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The Blockchain Is Not Forever? Controversy Over Missing Ledgers On XRPL Draws Ripple’s CTO Attention
A long-standing issue concerning the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ripple has resurfaced, challenging the widely held belief that blockchain records are permanent and immutable. New attention is being drawn to the early days of the XRPL, where the first 32,569 ledgers were lost due to a technical mishap. As...
Jul 28, 2025

Bitcoin Backfire: How A $20-M Employee Heist Crashed Into Prison Time
In Beijing, prosecutors have jailed eight people for running a year‑long Bitcoin scam that drained over 140 million yuan—around $20 million—from a short‐video platform and then funneled the cash into crypto. Related Reading: Sharon, He Did What?! Ripple CTO Admits Faking Ozzy AMA According to a Whit...
Jul 28, 2025

Ethereum Is Becoming TradFi’s Settlement Layer — Here’s Why
Ethereum is quietly transforming from a hub of speculative activity into the foundational settlement layer for traditional finance (TradFi). With its secure infrastructure, growing regulatory alignment, and network effects, ETH is proving it can securely and efficiently handle large-scale institutio...
Jul 28, 2025

Michael Saylor Flaunts $71B Bitcoin Holdings After Announcing $2.5 Billion Preferred Stock Offering
Strategy’s co-founder, Michael Saylor, has again displayed his company’s Bitcoin portfolio tracker, highlighting the current value of its BTC holdings. This comes amid plans to raise up to $2.5 billion through a stock offering for more BTC purchases. Michael Saylor Showcases Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdi...
Jul 28, 2025

Bitcoin Wins Donald Trump’s Favor As The US President Labels It “Amazing”
With the increased attention and interest in Bitcoin globally, the crypto king has now become a mainstream asset, transitioning from its initial label as a tech asset. Bitcoin has gained strong recognition, not just in the crypto and financial sectors. The digital asset has pivoted to the political ...
Jul 28, 2025

Crypto Debate Heats Up As US Lawmakers Question FHFA Home Loan Policy
A new political debate is unfolding as a group of Senate Democrats has officially raised concerns about the growing intersection of crypto and the US housing market. The lawmakers sent a letter to William Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), challenging his recent directive ...
Jul 28, 2025

BREAKING: PayPal Goes All-In On Crypto Payments—Even Memecoins Are In
Payments giant PayPal has just unveiled a ‘Pay with Crypto’ feature with 100+ coins, set to be rolled out to US merchants in the coming weeks. PayPal Launches New Crypto Payments Service In a major step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, American payments processor giant PayPal h...
Jul 28, 2025

Trump’s EU Deal to Push BTC & Crypto to Higher Highs, Suggests Fundstrat – SUBBD Token to Soar
A historic $1.35T trade deal between the US and EU is sending shockwaves through global markets like crypto, with Bitcoin already seeing a 31.81% increase in 24-hour trading volume. All US-EU trade will now face a flat 15% tariff, replacing the 30% rate that had been previously threatened. Fundstrat...
Jul 28, 2025

Shiba Inu Team Unveils New Developer Hub Updates — Here’s The 411
The Shiba Inu team has announced new developer updates aimed at enhancing the Shibarium ecosystem. This comes as the Ethereum Layer 2 network continues to record a considerable amount of activity, providing a bullish outlook for SHIB. Shiba Inu Team Updates Developer Hub To Boost Ecosystem In an X p...
Jul 28, 2025

BNB Explodes in Rally Above $800, Bulls Aim for $900: Top Altcoins to Join the Rush
$BNB just smashed through its previous all-time high to hit $855, setting the stage for what some analysts are calling a full-on altcoin revival. The rally didn’t just move charts. It vaporized nearly $180M in leveraged positions in under 24 hours, mostly shorts, as traders scrambled to unwind. Trad...
Jul 28, 2025

Bitcoin Realized Volatility Drops To Historic Lows – What Does This Mean?
Bitcoin remains in a tight consolidation phase, trading between $115K and $122K for over two weeks as it hovers just below its all-time highs. The sideways price action reflects a market in wait mode, with neither bulls nor bears taking full control. While some traders expect a breakout toward new h...
Jul 28, 2025

Ethereum Now More Valuable Than HSBC And American Express Combined
As crypto assets gain traction in the dynamic financial sector, Ethereum continues to prove its strong position among the leading assets in the world. With its recent price surge, ETH’s market cap has risen sharply over the past few days, surpassing the market value of several major financial instit...
Jul 28, 2025

Strategy STRC Stock Offering Legitimizes Bitcoin & Boosts Bitcoin Hyper
Strategy (previously MicroStrategy) has launched a $2.521B Bitcoin-backed investment product so that investors can earn up to 9% annual returns. Named the ‘Stretch Preferred Stock’ (STRC), it doesn’t give investors direct exposure to $BTC. Instead, it uses the crypto’s strong historical performance ...
Jul 28, 2025

60% Of Americans Uncomfortable With Crypto More Than They Understand It—Study
About 14% of US adults report owning Bitcoin or another type of crypto today. That’s roughly one in seven people. Few others plan to jump in soon. Just 4% say they’ll probably buy it in the near future. Most Americans aren’t interested. A solid 60% say they have no plans to ever buy crypto. Only [&#...
Jul 28, 2025

Crypto Presales Live News Today: Latest Opportunities & Updates (July 28)
Stay Ahead with Our Immediate Analysis of Today’s Best Crypto Presales Check out our Live Update Coverage on the Best Crypto Presales for July 28, 2025! Crypto presales are kicking gains day in and day out, motivated by impactful players like Mastercard, Visa, and the influx of new ETFs. These...
Jul 28, 2025

Best Meme Coins Live News Today: Latest Opportunities & Updates (July 28)
Get Early Alpha with Our Immediate Analysis of Today’s Best Meme Coins Check out our Live Update Coverage on the Best Meme Coins for July 28, 2025! Meme coins are at the helm of the current crypto rallies, and they’re fueled by viral social media campaigns, renewed retail interest, and s...
Jul 28, 2025

Grok Thinks Solana Could Hit $300 – But Is $SNORT the Better Bet?
Solana’s ($SOL) back around the $200 mark, and if you ask Grok, there’s a strong chance it’s heading for $300 again. The xAI chatbot pegs the probability at 60–70%, citing strong technicals, ETF momentum, and a red-hot DeFi revival that’s seen TVL climb past $10.3B. But there’s more to the picture t...
Jul 28, 2025

Các Đồng Coin Tiềm Năng Nổi Bật Sau Khi PUMP Giảm Mạnh Khiến Nhà Đầu Tư Đứng Ngồi Không Yên
Token PUMP từng được kỳ vọng trở thành cú hích lớn của nền tảng Pump.fun với màn ra mắt trị giá 600 triệu USD, nhưng chỉ sau hai tuần, giá trị của nó đã lao dốc hơn 60%. Động thái đảo ngược lời hứa airdrop từ nền tảng càng khiến đợt bán tháo trở nên […]
Jul 28, 2025

An Estimated 20% Of All Bitcoin Is Lost Forever, But What About Ethereum?
There is a large amount of Bitcoinestimated to have been lost over time, but not much has been said about the amount of Ethereum lost as well.This might come down to the fact that Bitcoin has a much lower limited supply compared to Ethereum. Hence, the possibility of so many lost coins does not have...
Jul 28, 2025

Bit Digital Plans To Purchase More ETH – Is Ethereum Finally Back On Track?
Bit Digital, a computing infrastructure firm long associated with Bitcoin mining, is shifting gears and transitioning to Ethereum. The company has begun offloading Bitcoin reserves and significantly increasing its exposure to Ethereum. However, according to additional equity financing plans filed wi...
Jul 28, 2025


