Stablecoin

‘Big Upside for the Bold,’ Says Investor About Ripple (XRP)

May 7, 2025

Ripple (XRP) has been one of the crypto market’s biggest winners since Trump’s election win, surging by 314% since early November, even after a 36% pullback from January’s highs. While the crypto space is often driven by hype, with many tokens soaring to giddy heights despite offering little real value, Ripple, with its focus on […]

Why Top Democrats Are Revolting on Crypto Legislation

May 7, 2025

Just a few months ago, the crypto industry seemed unstoppable in Washington. It had the support of a pro-crypto president in Donald Trump, a slew of new pro-crypto legislators in both parties, and newly elevated regulators who pledged to not impede the industry’s growth. Many assumed the speedy passage of pro-crypto legislation as a foregone […]

Bitcoin holding strong above $95k as Altcoin divergence and low volatility signal a bigger move ahead

May 7, 2025

BTC remains strong bullish but shows signs of compression Bitcoin is still trading above the daily TBO Cloud and holding the $95,000 level despite a weak weekend pullback. The current structure remains bullish across the 4h, daily, and weekly timeframes, with RSI holding above 70 for ten days and the TBO Fast line pushing higher. […]

XRP Holders Are Dipping Into DeFi — And This Is the Project Catching Their Attention

May 7, 2025

As the market evolves and investor strategies shift, it’s becoming increasingly clear that DeFi is no longer just for early adopters. Even communities known for their strong loyalty to specific projects—like XRP holders—are beginning to broaden their horizons. While Ripple’s long-term potential is still in discussion, many of its long-time supporters are now exploring more […]

Gemini Lists Ripple’s RLUSD as Stablecoin Adoption Expands

May 7, 2025

Gemini has officially listed Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD , enabling deposits, withdrawals, and trading . , enabling . RLUSD is backed by cash & U.S. Treasuries , ensuring regulatory compliance and stability . , ensuring . Ripple announced a $25M RLUSD donation to support U.S. education initiatives. The crypto exchange Gemini has officially added Ripple’s stablecoin—$RLUSD—to […]

US Stablecoin Legislation Will Transform Crypto, Says Sui Foundation’s Christian Thompson

May 7, 2025

Christian Thompson, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation, stated that bipartisan U.S. stablecoin legislation will be a powerful mechanism for driving capital formation and retail onboarding into Web3 ecosystems. Speaking with Benzinga on the sidelines of Sui basecamp in Dubai, Thompson, a former Meta Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and Libra/Diem project contributor, emphasized stablecoins' […]

Stable Game-Themed Cryptocurrencies

May 7, 2025

Playtron's 'Game Dollar' is Pegged to the USD Playtron has introduced Game Dollar, a stablecoin designed specifically for gaming transactions, including purchases, subscriptions, and rewards. The stablecoin is intended to provide gamers with a seamless, secure, and consistent digital payment method by mitigating volatility often associated with cryptocurrencies. Game Dollar is structured to integrate with […]

Ripple’s New Strategy: Buy, Buy, Buy

May 6, 2025

This is a published version of our weekly Forbes Crypto Confidential newsletter. Sign up here to get Crypto Confidential days earlier free in your inbox. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, at Collision 2022 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo By Stephen … More McCarthy/Sportsfile for Collision via Getty Images) Sportsfile via Getty Images RIPPLE IS TRYING TO […]

Crypto Changes At SEC Face New Political Pressures Over Trump Ties

May 6, 2025

Paul Atkins congratulated by President Trump as he is sworn in to be the Chair of the Securities … More Exchange Commission (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Getty Images The winds are shifting at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when it comes to crypto regulation. Under the new leadership of Chairman Paul Atkins — […]

Trump’s meme coin scheme is a blatant display of corruption

May 5, 2025

Democratic Sens. Adam Schiff of California and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts called for an ethics probe in April to investigate an upcoming dinner between President Donald Trump and top investors in his meme coin, $TRUMP. In a letter to Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, who serves as acting director of the Office of Government Ethics, Schiff […]