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Ripple Expands in Europe—Its Payments Solution Hits Portugal for the First Time

Ripple expands in Europe, bringing instant, low-cost blockchain payments to Portugal and revolutionizing transfers on the Portugal-Brazil corridor. Ripple’s European Footprint Grows—First Ever Launch of Its Payments Solution in Portugal Ripple announced a partnership with Unicâmbio, a Portuguese currency exchange provider, on Feb. 10 “to support instant cross-border payments between…
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Grayscale and NYSE Arca Seek Approval for Cardano-Based ETF

NYSE Arca has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Cardano Trust, paving the way for the first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Cardano’s ADA cryptocurrency. Proposed Grayscale Cardano ETF Moves Forward With NYSE Arca Filing The 19b-4 form filing, submitted under NYSE Arca Rule 8.201-E for commodity-based trust…
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Korea Exchange Chief Pushes for Crypto ETFs to Boost Markets

South Korea must embrace cryptocurrency ETFs now to stay ahead, says the Korea Exchange chairman, calling them a game-changer for market growth and financial innovation. Crypto ETFs Are the Future: Korea Exchange Chairman Pushes for Approval Jung Eun-bo, chairman of the…
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British Crypto Trader Held Hostage in Spain, Escapes Before Police Raid

Spanish police arrested three British men in Costa del Sol for kidnapping a UK cryptocurrency broker and demanding €30,000 (approximately $31,000) for his release. The victim, a 34-year-old Hindi speaker, escaped by deceiving his captors into thinking he was calling a customer for a crypto wallet code, instead alerting a friend in London. His friend informed the victim’s mother, who contacted…
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Ripple: Digital Assets Are Fueling $100B Custody Boom—Institutions Are Scrambling

The global custody market is booming, projected to exceed $100 billion by 2033, with crypto driving demand for secure, compliant, and scalable custody solutions, Ripple says. Crypto Custody Is Booming: Ripple Unveils the Blueprint for Custodian Success Ripple published insights on Feb. 5, 2025, detailing how custodians can address the growing demand for institutional crypto custody. With the…
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