SEC, Ripple seek to end multi-year legal dispute with amended filing

Ripple and the SEC have filed a joint request to settle their legal dispute with a $50 million penalty, aiming to dissolve a court injunction and conclude years of litigation over XRP sales.
Ethereum Treasury Company SharpLink Gaming Plunges 70% Amid SEC Filing Confusion – Decrypt

SharpLink Gaming shares dropped 70% after SEC filing confusion regarding its Ethereum treasury plans. Joseph Lubin clarified the filing was standard procedure, not indicating actual share sales.
Dogecoin Price Prediction: Ripple CEO Changes Tune on DOGE

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse acknowledges Dogecoin’s liquidity and ecosystem role, shifting from past criticism. DOGE’s price outlook improves amid institutional interest and potential ETF speculation.
Tencent explores purchase of Nexon gaming company
Tencent is reportedly exploring the acquisition of Nexon, the South Korean developer behind MapleStory, though no deal terms have been finalized.
Trump Declares Himself ‘Crypto President’, Pushes Stablecoin Bill and National Bitcoin Reserve – Brave New Coin

Donald Trump declares himself ‘Crypto President’ at Coinbase’s summit, promoting the GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation and a national Bitcoin reserve to boost U.S. crypto dominance.
Ethereum whales buy back at higher prices – Is it conviction or FOMO?

Ethereum whales sold 30,000 ETH for profit but bought back 16,500 ETH at higher prices, signaling strong conviction. Exchange outflows suggest accumulation, but profit-taking may keep ETH range-bound between $2,400–$2,700 unless selling cools.
Elizabeth Warren, Jeff Merkley Request Binance, MGX Records

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley request Binance and MGX preserve documents related to a $2 billion stablecoin deal involving Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial’s USD1.
Maple Finance Rolls Out stETH-Backed Stablecoin Lending for Institutions – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Maple Finance now allows institutions to use stETH as collateral for stablecoin loans, enabling liquidity access while retaining staking rewards, highlighting DeFi’s institutional adoption.
SEC and Ripple Jointly Ask Court to Approve $50M Settlement

SEC and Ripple jointly propose a $50M settlement to end their legal battle, requesting the court to release $125M in escrow funds, with $50M going to the SEC and the rest returned to Ripple.
Shaquille O’Neal Agrees To Pay Nearly $2 Million To FTX Investors

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal agrees to pay $1.8 million to settle FTX investor lawsuit, becoming the first celebrity to resolve litigation tied to the failed crypto exchange’s collapse.