Ripple USD, an enterprise-focused stablecoin issued by XRP cryptocurrency issuer Ripple, is now available for institutions in Africa via new partnerships with three major African players, including Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow Card distributors. In a Thursday press release, Ripple said the expansion seeks to give businesses across the continent a
Venus Protocol Reclaims $13.5 Million After Zoom-Based Wallet Hack
On September 4, Venus Protocol successfully returned $13.5 million in cryptocurrency to a user whose wallet had been compromised in a phishing scheme linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
First U.S.-Based Dogecoin ETF Could Launch As Early As Next Week, Analyst Reveals
Speculation around a possible Dogecoin (DOGE) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has gained traction, with market analysts giving these funds high odds of launching soon. Just like it did earlier this summer with its Solana staking ETF, REX Shares and Osprey Funds might bring the first exchange-traded fund offering direct exposure to DOGE to US investors a
Binance Airdrops 30M SOMI, Lists Somnia on Sept 2 with 1B Max Supply, 16.02% Float
Key Takeaways: 30,000,000 SOMI (3% of supply) allocated to Binance HODLer Airdrops for eligible BNB users. Listing Sept 2, 14:30 UTC with pairs vs USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, TRY; initial float ~160.2M SOMI (16.02%). SOMI is an EVM-compatible L1 targeting mass-market apps (gaming/entertainment), with multi-chain contract addresses and zero listing fee.
Bitcoin Analysts Predict Massive Surge as BTC Price Reclaims $112K
Bitcoin (BTC) has recently regained momentum, sparking optimism among analysts and traders about a potential significant move in its price. After weeks of consolidation, experts are monitoring key levels that could trigger a bullish surge, with some predicting Bitcoin could reach $112,000 if current trends continue. This optimistic outlook aligns w
Wintermute to SEC: Stop Calling Network Tokens Securities
Wintermute, a trading firm involved in cryptocurrency markets, has requested that US regulators officially declare that certain blockchain tokens should not be subject to securities laws.
Amazon (AMZN) Shares Jump Over 4%
Amazon (AMZN) shares were among the top gainers in the equity markets yesterday, rising more than 4% and closing above $235 for the first time since February 2025. The rally was fuelled by reports that Kuiper – Amazon’s project aimed at providing internet access via a network of low-Earth orbit satellites – has signed a […]
$1B+ DeFi Potential Unlocked: Lit Protocol’s Vincent Lets AI Agents Trade
Key Takeaways: Lit Protocol launches “Vincent” Early Access, enabling AI agents to perform real DeFi transactions under strict user-set rules. Agents can now borrow, swap, and bridge funds across major DeFi protocols like Aave, Uniswap, and deBridge without compromising key security. Vincent brings non-custodial, permissioned AI automation to produ
Top 10 Crypto Airdrops of 2025
Airdrops have become a popular entry point into the crypto world, offering users free tokens in exchange for simple tasks like signing up, testing a product, or spreading the word online. While the actions may seem minor, the rewards can grow significantly if the tokens gain value over time. For new blockchain ventures, airdrops are […]
In September, the S&P 500 Index Reached a New All-Time High
September is a month that statistically has the worst reputation for the S&P 500 (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen). However, in 2025 things may be different, as today the index hit a record high, rising above 6,520 points. Bullish sentiment is being driven by:→ expectations of an interest rate cut in September, which is […]