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Ripple is seeking a U.S. banking license that would allow it to hold RLUSD reserves directly with the Federal Reserve. With developments like Crypto.com’s MoU with Emirates Airlines for crypto payments, RLUSD may soon find real-world applications. Ripple and financial giant BNY Mellon have collaborated in order to offer custodial services to its growing and fast-growing stablecoin RLUSD. It marks a major milestone in the sustainable effort to integrate the crypto market and conventional finance. This comes following the fact that RLUSD has achieved a market capitalization of half a billion dollars, which makes it among the leaders in terms…

The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF) announced it has purchased an additional 275 Bitcoin for £21.88 million as part of its ongoing treasury strategy under “The 10 Year Plan.” This brings the company’s total holdings to 1,275 Bitcoin, valued at over £100 million. The average price of this latest purchase was £79,563 per Bitcoin, increasing the firm’s overall average cost to £78,516 per BTC. The company reports a 31,263% year-to-date BTC yield on its treasury and a 30 day yield of 497%. “Since 2023 The Smarter Web Company has adopted a policy of accepting payment in Bitcoin,”…

Rongchai Wang Jul 11, 2025 20:43 Bitcoin surged past $118,000, setting a new all-time high amidst ETF inflows, regulatory optimism, and bullish momentum. Explore key trends, technical analysis, and trading strategies. Executive Summary Bitcoin (BTC) has reached an unprecedented milestone, climbing to an all-time high of $118,856 before stabilizing around $117,851. This surge is fueled by institutional inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, favorable U.S. regulatory developments, and a growing alignment between crypto and tech markets. With technical indicators signaling strong bullish momentum and price predictions suggesting more upside potential, Bitcoin continues to dominate the…

Bitcoin’s record-breaking climb past $118,000 isn’t tied to Fed policy or equities. Instead, analysts say spot ETF demand and corporate treasury strategies are driving this historic move. Meanwhile, altcoins are surging in BTC’s wake. Bitcoin (BTC) shattered its previous all-time high of $116,000 on July 11, peaking at $118,872 before settling near $117,300, pulling a 3% daily gain that masked the frenzy beneath the surface. Ethereum (ETH) outpaced BTC with a 7% surge, reclaiming $3,000 for the first time since February, while memecoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) posted double-digit rallies. According to Thomas Perfumo, Kraken’s global economist,…

Jonathan Gould’s appointment as Comptroller of the Currency is expected to shift the regulatory landscape for crypto in U.S. banking, raising both industry hopes and concerns over centralizing federal oversight.Jonathan Gould Confirmed as New OCC HeadThe U.S. Senate has confirmed Jonathan Gould as the new Comptroller of the Currency, a pivotal role in the country’s financial regulatory framework. Gould, a former senior executive at blockchain infrastructure firm Bitfury, secured the position following a narrow 50-45 Senate vote, marking another key appointment under President Donald Trump’s administration aimed at reshaping crypto regulation in the United States.The Office of the Comptroller of…

As Bitcoin surges past $112,000, Bhutan strategically liquidates a portion of its holdings at peak market levels, securing significant gains while other governments, notably Germany, face scrutiny for poorly timed sales.Bhutan Executes Timely Bitcoin SaleBhutan’s sovereign investment fund, Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), made headlines on Wednesday by transferring 213.5 BTC, valued at $23.73 million, to a Binance deposit address. This marked the second consecutive week of sizeable transfers from the Himalayan kingdom, signaling an effort to capitalize on current market strength.Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence confirmed the transaction, which strategically occurred just hours before Bitcoin reached its highest price…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The crypto market is undergoing a major momentum shift. Bitcoin has reached new all-time highs, surging past the $118,000 mark, while altcoins are breaking above key resistance levels after months of consolidation. This wave of renewed optimism comes at a critical time for the industry, not just in terms of price action, but also regulation. Next week marks “Crypto Week” in the US House of Representatives, where the Financial Services Committee will review and debate three pivotal bills that could shape the future of digital assets. Lawmakers…

From the beginning, Bitcoin’s rise has been nothing short of legendary. Priced at just $0.07 on August 17, 2010, it has skyrocketed $100,000+ into 2025, creating wealth, rewriting investment playbooks, and cementing its place as a cornerstone of the future financial system. Bitcoin Magazine Pro data reveals that out of 5,442 total days since Bitcoin first began trading, 5,441 have been profitable when compared to today’s price, an extraordinary 99.98% success rate. For those who believed early and held through the volatility, the reward has been historic. The analysis of Bitcoin’s daily price history also reveals that over 80 percent…

NRW.BANK, Germany’s largest regional development bank, has issued a €100 million digital bond using the Polygon blockchain. By building on Polygon, this move shows that blockchain technology is finally catching up to the real-world needs of financial institutions.  Germany’s NRW.BANK, the public development bank for North Rhine-Westphalia, has just taken a major leap into the future of finance. On July 10, the announcement was made via Polygon’s official X account that the bank successfully raised €100 million through its first-ever blockchain-based bond. This two-year digital bond will mature in July 2027 and was issued on the Polygon Proof-of-Stake network, under…

Anonymity is the end goal when studying privacy, and it’s useful to think of de-anonymization as a game. We imagine an adversary with some access to information, and it tries to guess correctly who among a set of candidates was responsible for some event in the system. To defend against the adversary winning, we need to keep it guessing, which could either mean limiting its access to information or using randomness to increase the amount of information it needs to succeed. Many readers will be familiar with the game of “Guess Who?”. This game could be described as a turn-based…