XRP Jumps 4.4% After Ripple Settles with SEC – Is $3.50 Within Reach? News ETHNews
XRP surged 4.4% to $2.19 after Ripple settled its SEC lawsuit, confirming XRP is not a security in public sales. Analysts now target $3.50 amid bullish technical signals and legal clarity.
South Korea Dominates Global Markets in H1 With Crypto Push – Coinspeaker
South Korea’s crypto-friendly policies under President Lee Jae-myung drove a 30% Kospi surge in H1 2025, with major banks developing a won-pegged stablecoin amid booming digital asset adoption.
Korean Stocks Soar on President Lee’s Won-Backed Crypto Pledge, Kakao Pay Doubles
South Korea’s stock market surged due to President Lee Jae-myung’s support for won-backed stablecoins, with Kakao Pay and ME2ON stocks doubling or tripling in value amid retail investor enthusiasm.
FDIC Warns $12,500,000,000 Epidemic of Scammers Impersonating Bank Employees, Draining Customers’ Accounts Underway – The Daily Hodl
The FDIC warns of a $12.5 billion epidemic of scammers impersonating bank employees, draining accounts via fake texts and calls. Victims often aren’t reimbursed as transactions are deemed ‘authorized’.
Marxism? ECB Economists Propose Directing Retail Savings to Capital Markets – Crypto News Bitcoin News
ECB economists propose redirecting retail savings to EU capital markets through standardized products with tax incentives, sparking debate and Marxist comparisons.
Binance ties to Kenyan crypto board raise monopoly concerns: Report
Kenyan crypto startups warn that a proposed VASP Bill may give Binance-linked lobby group VAC undue influence, raising monopoly concerns and potential conflicts of interest in digital asset regulation.
Israel to Purchase Millions in Crypto for Suspect After His Wallet Went Missing in Police Custody – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Israel will buy $2.25M in crypto for a suspect after his wallet vanished in police custody, replacing 19.15 BTC and 83 ETH seized during his 2018 arrest.
Central Bank of Bolivia Registers Record Use of Virtual Assets Amidst Dollar Scarcity – Crypto News Bitcoin News
The Central Bank of Bolivia reported a 600% surge in virtual asset usage in early 2025 due to dollar scarcity, with transactions growing twelvefold since July 2024.
Ripple’s Legal Fight Nears End: Is the $10K XRP Dream Possible?
Ripple ends legal battle with SEC, sparking XRP price surge and speculation about reaching $10,000, despite experts calling it unrealistic due to market cap constraints.
Bitcoin is ‘bad for dictators’: Human Rights Foundation exec
Human Rights Foundation exec Alex Gladstein highlights Bitcoin’s role in combating authoritarian control, offering financial freedom and protection against hyperinflation and asset freezes.
