XRP exchange-traded funds are pulling in fresh capital at a pace that puts them at odds with the rest of the market, as investors rotate out of gold and silver ETFs while keeping steady allocations to Bitcoin products amid geopolitical tensions and higher rates. Summary XRP spot ETFs have amassed about $1.4 billion in net
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Law No. 15,358, which gives judges the authority to freeze, seize, and forfeit crypto and other assets connected to criminal organizations. The law, also known as the Legal Framework for Combating Organized Crime or the Raul Jungmann Law, allows courts to take these measures during investigations, even
A sitting US congressman has banned his entire staff from trading on prediction markets, making him one of the first members of Congress to formalize such a prohibition. Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) issued the office-wide policy effective March 26, 2026, covering all personnel across legislative, communications, district, and operations teams. The move arrives as Washington
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Better Home & Finance and Coinbase are preparing a new mortgage product tied to Fannie Mae-backed loans, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on March 26. Summary Better and Coinbase plan a mortgage product that lets homebuyers use crypto holdings as collateral. The reported structure would combine a standard mortgage with a separate
For the first time, Fannie Mae will offer crypto-backed mortgages, letting buyers leverage Bitcoin and other digital currencies to secure a loan, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The program is being rolled out with Coinbase and Better Home & Finance to simplify the process for crypto holders. Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The crypto market fell 2.5% on Friday to $2.45 trillion as hopes of an end to the ongoing U.S. Iran war faded. Summary Crypto market cap fell 2.5% to $2.45 trillion as geopolitical tensions rose after Iran rejected a U.S. proposal to end the conflict. Bitcoin dropped to $69,445 while Ethereum slid 4.4%, triggering over
Key takeaways Geopolitical uncertainty is driving market behavior, particularly in relation to the Iran conflict. Skepticism towards US White House headlines is influencing market sentiment. Markets may be overly optimistic about future economic conditions. There is potential for a squeeze in equity markets despite significant risks. Gold’s recent sell-off indicates a shift in market positioning.
Bitcoin Depot has named former MoneyGram chief executive Alex Holmes as its new chief executive as the crypto ATM operator faces growing pressure from US regulators. Summary Bitcoin Depot appoints Alex Holmes as CEO after Scott Buchanan exits within three months. Multiple US states accuse Bitcoin Depot of excessive fees scam exposure and weak compliance
Key takeaways AI development is driven by profit motives, potentially leading to superior civilizations. Current AI technologies are causing significant harm to people and society. AI companies exploit labor, creating cycles of layoffs and retraining. The benefits of AI are not equally distributed outside Silicon Valley. Understanding AI requires examining diverse global perspectives beyond Silicon