Cboe Files for XRP ETFs Amid SEC Uncertainty
Chicago’s Cboe Exchange has officially filed four separate applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aiming to list and trade spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The filings—submitted on Thursday, February 8—represent efforts from major asset managers, including: These firms are now competing to launch the first XRP ETF in the U.S., following the […]
Ripple Expands RLUSD Stablecoin With Key Partnerships
Ripple is rapidly expanding the reach of its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), by securing key partnerships with Zero Hash and Revolut, the company announced on February 5. Designed to maintain a 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar, RLUSD is natively issued on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchain, ensuring seamless integration across multiple platforms. […]
OSL Expands to Japan With CoinBest Acquisition
OSL Group, a Hong Kong-based crypto exchange operator, has officially completed its acquisition of Japanese exchange CoinBest, rebranding it as OSL Japan. This move signals OSL’s strategic push into global markets, particularly in jurisdictions with established regulatory frameworks. Breaking Into the Japanese Market Japan’s strict regulatory environment has historically made it difficult for foreign firms […]
Watchdog Calls for Probe Into Trump’s Meme Coin
U.S. watchdog group Public Citizen has filed a formal complaint urging a federal investigation into whether President Donald Trump violated gift solicitation laws by allegedly promoting a Solana-based meme token. The complaint, lodged with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), raises concerns that the meme coin could be used […]
AI Crypto Crashes Amid US-China Trade War
The ongoing US-China trade dispute has rattled the cryptocurrency sector, with the AI crypto segment taking a severe hit. Following the US’ decision to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, China responded aggressively on February 4 by slapping a 15% counter-tariff on selected US imports. Now, the situation has worsened, as local reports confirm […]
Ex-Google Engineer Charged with AI Espionage
A Chinese national and former Google software engineer is facing economic espionage charges in the United States for allegedly stealing proprietary AI-related trade secrets to benefit China. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on February 5 that Linwei (Leon) Ding has been indicted on 14 counts, including economic espionage and trade secret theft. According […]
El Salvador Buys More Bitcoin
El Salvador has once again expanded its Bitcoin reserves, purchasing 11 BTC—worth roughly $1.1 million at today’s prices. This latest acquisition pushes the country’s total holdings to 6,067 BTC, further cementing its status as the world’s first Bitcoin stockpiler. The move comes shortly after El Salvador agreed to roll back some of its pro-Bitcoin policies […]
South Korea to Seize Crypto from Tax Evaders
South Korea is stepping up its enforcement against tax evaders using crypto. Gwacheon City, home to several major government offices, is rolling out an electronic asset seizure system next month, marking a significant move in the country’s approach to digital taxation. The new system will enable authorities to track and confiscate digital assets from individuals […]
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