SEC vs Ripple: Better Markets Files Amicus Brief Supporting SEC

In the ongoing legal saga between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple, nonprofit organization Better Markets Inc. has submitted an amicus brief supporting the SEC. The brief backs the SEC’s appeal against the 2023 ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, which determined that certain XRP sales on digital exchanges were not securities. SEC’s […]
Ross Ulbricht: The Bitcoin Pioneer Pardoned by Trump

Ross William Ulbricht, now 40, grew up in Austin, Texas, and earned a physics degree from the University of Texas before pursuing a Master’s in material science at Pennsylvania State University. Early in life, he became fascinated with liberty, privacy, and free markets, passions that eventually introduced him to Bitcoin. Ulbricht’s ideals led him to […]
Reverend Lorenzo Sewell’s Memecoin Plummets

Detroit preacher Reverend Lorenzo Sewell captured the nation’s attention with his passionate benediction at Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. However, his foray into the crypto world has been less inspiring. Shortly after the inauguration, Sewell introduced his memecoin, Lorenzo, announcing on X (formerly Twitter): “The crypto community was kind […]
Mad Lads NFT Collection Reaches $186.7M Market Cap

The Mad Lads NFT collection, created by Coral, has skyrocketed to a market valuation of $186.7 million. As of January 20, 2025, the 10,000-piece comic-style collection boasts: Mad Lads is built on Solana’s blockchain, which has become a leading platform for NFTs due to its scalability and low transaction costs. Solana’s Role in the Success […]
Vitalik Buterin Announces Leadership Restructuring at Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum (ETH), has announced significant changes to the Ethereum Foundation’s (EF) leadership structure. The announcement, made on January 18 via the X platform (formerly Twitter), addresses community concerns around communication and developer support. The restructuring aims to reinforce Ethereum’s core principles: A Neutral Platform: Avoiding Lobbying Buterin emphasized that the EF […]
Bitcoin Eyes $100,000 as Trump Plans Crypto Reforms

Bitcoin prices have rebounded sharply, nearing $100,000, after a brief downturn raised fears of a crypto crash. The resurgence comes as Donald Trump, often referred to as the “crypto president,” prepares to re-enter the White House with sweeping executive orders aimed at revitalizing the digital asset industry. Day-One Crypto Orders: A Game Changer? On January […]
XRP Whales Stir Market Amid SEC Drama

In a dramatic twist, crypto whales have shifted over 130 million XRP amid ongoing legal battles between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This flurry of activity coincides with new developments in the XRP lawsuit, sparking market-wide speculation. XRP Whales in Action Recent data from Whale Alert revealed two massive XRP transactions […]
Italy’s Banking Giant Buys Bitcoin

Italy’s largest banking group, Intesa Sanpaolo, has taken a bold step into the cryptocurrency market. The bank recently acquired 11 Bitcoin, worth approximately €1 million, marking the first time an Italian financial institution has directly invested in Bitcoin. This groundbreaking purchase signals a potential shift in the traditionally conservative banking sector of Italy. From Skepticism […]