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Circle brings USDC to Ripple’s network as XRP Ledger gears up for EVM-compatible sidechain this quarter

Key Takeaways Circle’s USDC is now supported on the XRP Ledger, offering developers seamless access without bridging. XRPL plans to launch an EVM-compatible sidechain in Q2 2025, enhancing smart contract capabilities. Share this article Circle has launched its flagship stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC), on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) mainnet, tapping into the network’s high-speed transactions

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eToro Reports Strong Q1 on Back of Increased Trading Activity, But Shares Plunge by 12%

eToro reported a net income of $60 million for Q1 2025 on 10 June 2025, posting robust financial results due to strong user engagement and a significant uptick in trading activity across its global markets. eToro’s net contribution for Q1 increased by 8%, reaching $217 million. eToro ~ $ETOR Q1/25 For the first quarter of

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Santiment Report Shows AI Buzz Surpasses Crypto Talk Across Social Media

Crypto-focused conversations on social media are increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence themes, according to recent analysis by blockchain intelligence firm Santiment. From May 29 to June 5, Santiment’s Alpha Narratives dashboard recorded a significant surge in discussions centered on artificial intelligence, surpassing even crypto-related chatter. Online conversations have revolved around concerns over AI-driven job losses,

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XRP rebounds above key support but on-chain demand weakens

XRP is recovering from recent lows but weakening XRP Ledger metrics may indicate further challenges. Trading at $2.25 as of press time, XRP (XRP) is up 3.8% over the last day. The price is near the upper end of its weekly range between $2.09 and $2.29. With 24-hour volume reaching $2.65 billion, trading volume is up

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VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary urge SEC to revert to ‘first to file, first to approve’ standard for crypto ETFs

Key Takeaways VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary Capital urge the SEC to revert to its ‘first-to-file, first-to-approve’ standard for crypto ETP approvals. Simultaneous approvals are said to stifle innovation and disadvantage smaller ETF firms. Share this article Three asset managers — VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary Capital — have co-signed a letter urging the SEC to restore

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Africa Crypto News in Review: South Africa Court Backs Crypto, Kenya to Host Blockchain Conference, Blockchain.com In Nigeria

Africa crypto news: A High Court in Gauteng, South Africa, rules that crypto is free from exchange controls. Kenya will host a crypto conference in June. Blockchain.com is setting up an office in Nigeria. South African crypto holders got a major reprieve after the High Court said tokens, including some of the best cryptos to

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SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Binance in Landmark Decision

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dismissed its lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance. This puts an end to one of its most high-profile enforcement actions in the crypto space. Joint Dismissal Motion “Huge win for crypto today. The SEC’s case against us is dismissed,” Binance revealed in a May 30 X post.

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Sui community backs vote to recover Cetus hack frozen funds

The Sui community has voted to unlock over $160 million in frozen assets following a major exploit of Cetus, a leading decentralized finance protocol on the network. In a May 29 post on X, Sui (SUI) confirmed that validators representing 90.9% of the total stake voted “yes” in an on-chain governance proposal to move the

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NYC officers temporarily removed from active duty over suspected role in SoHo crypto torture case

Key Takeaways Two NYPD officers have been placed on leave due to their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and torture of a crypto trader. The suspects sought the trader’s crypto wallet phrase during the three-week ordeal in Manhattan. Share this article Two officers from the New York Police Department have been temporarily removed from active

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Binance Beats the SEC as Lawsuit Quietly Disappears

In a move that feels like the end of an era, the Securities and Exchange Commission has officially dropped its lawsuit against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao. The Binance lawsuit was one of the last major battles left from the government’s earlier crackdown on crypto, and now it’s over. Just like that. How We Got

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