Ripple Unveils $1.25 Billion Purchase Of Prime Brokerage Hidden Road During Paris Blockchain Week
“I am thrilled to announce a deal we've been developing for a while. Ripple is set to acquire Hidden Road, a leading prime broker and one of the largest in the field,” stated Monica Long, President of Ripple, on 8 April 2025 during
Africa Crypto Week Summary: DePIN Summit Arrives in Kenya, South Africa Leads in Merchant Cryptocurrency Transactions, Nigeria Implements New Securities Legislation
Africa crypto updates: The DePIN Summit held in July took center stage in Kenya’s crypto landscape, while reports from South Africa highlight its leading position in merchant transactions. Could Nigeria’s recent crypto legislation ignite growth? It’s no surprise that South Africa stands out
U.S. Court Prevents Singapore’s Genius Group from Increasing BTC Assets
A U.S. court order has placed a temporary restriction on Genius Group, an artificial intelligence firm based in Singapore, preventing it from increasing its Bitcoin reserves. The firm announced on April 3 that a preliminary injunction (PI) and temporary restraining order (TRO) were
$10 Million in Investment, Hackathons, and Engaging Keynotes Await at the Upcoming Paris Distributed record Week 2025
Over 10,000 representatives from across the globe will gather at the legendary Carrousel du Louvre from April 8 to 10 for Europe’s leading crypto event, the Paris Blockchain Week (PBW). The 6th edition of this prominent conference is set to feature more than
OKX Crypto Trading platform Engages Ex-NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Following $505M Federal Settlement
The cryptocurrency trading protocol OKX has brought on board former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as a legal consultant as it navigates a $505 million federal settlement with U.S. officials, based on a Bloomberg report released on April 2. Cuomo, who is a
UK Trade Associations Advocate for Crypto and Distributed database Legislation to Enhance Economic Expansion, Forecasting a £57 Billion Increase Over Ten Years.
A consortium of six key trade organizations in the UK has requested that the government make crypto and distributed record technology policies a top priority to remain competitive in the swiftly evolving global digital economy. On 31 March 2025, the UK Cryptoasset Business
Binance Discarded Non MiCA Compliant Tokens in EEA: DEX Crypto Trading Is the Future
In response to the EU’s markets regulation, Binance has removed spot trading pairs for tokens that do not comply with MiCA in the European Economic Area (EEA). This decision, which was anticipated since early March, focuses on tokens that have not achieved Binance's
Will Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Set Up a New Marketplace Following eBay Dissatisfactions?
Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Road, is experiencing eBay verification setbacks following his pardon. Is he planning to introduce a new marketplace in 2025? Anticipated regulatory obstacles may arise as companies are likely to avoid connections with him after spending over a