A former Monero lead developer sparked controversy after revealing that a close friend—previously skeptical of crypto—wanted to buy XRP, believing banks would be obsolete within two years.
Igniting the XRP Debate: A Skeptic’s Inquiry
The claim by Riccardo Spagni, former lead developer for Monero, that a close friend and longtime crypto skeptic had expressed interest in buying XRP ignited…
Trump, Tariffs, and Tornado Cash
August 18, 2025
Last week, Donald Trump reminded traders that he can still move markets with a tweet, a tariff, or a firing. Crypto whipsawed on his words and actions.
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Account restrictions are being crushed as Coinbase unleashes AI-powered compliance, voice support, and self-service tools to deliver faster resolutions and seamless control for crypto users.
Coinbase Turns the Tide on Account Restrictions With Self-Service and Speed
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More Than $1 Billion in Leveraged Bets Wiped out; Whale Trader Loses $83M in ETH Liquidation
August 15, 2025
The crypto market’s sharp decline on Aug. 14 resulted in over $1 billion in liquidations within 24 hours.
Inflation Fears Fuel Market Crash
The crypto market’s unexpected descent shortly after reaching yet another milestone saw more than $1 billion in short and long bets being wiped out in just 24 hours. According to Coinglass data (August 14 at 10:30 p.m. EST), liquidated long positions…
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The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law.
Do Kwon’s Guilty Plea
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As more publicly traded companies adopt the MSTR Bitcoin treasury strategy, one may need to ask: is this truly sustainable, or just another bubble waiting to burst?
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Executive Order Opens Crypto for 401(k) Investors
August 13, 2025
On August 7, 2025, the White House issued a long-awaited executive order titled “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.” For the first time, U.S. retirement savers will be permitted to allocate a portion of their 401(k) accounts to certain alternative investments—including private equity, real estate, and digital assets such as cryptocurrencies.
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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Brazilian Congress prepares to discuss a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill, El Salvador passes a bitcoin-friendly investment bank law…
Another Win for XRP as Ripple Secures New SEC Waiver, Accelerating Institutional Adoption
August 12, 2025
XRP gains fresh momentum after Ripple secures a new SEC waiver removing a Regulation D disqualification, paving the way for institutional integration, accelerating adoption, boosting capital-raising opportunities, and strengthening market confidence.
Ripple Scores Another…
Analysts believe a bitcoin rally to $127,000 is possible if the cryptocurrency closes above the $120,000 mark with strong volume, but they warn of a potential retest of the $114,000 to $116,000 range if the rally is rejected.
BTC Enters ‘Wait-for-Confirmation’ Phase
Bitcoin (BTC) broke past the $122,000 mark late on Aug. 10, marking the first time it has tested that level since July 14. The…
