Author: James Wilson
World App just made a major update that could fundamentally change how users talk, pay, and prove who they are online. Summary Update adds encrypted chat, in-chat crypto transfers and Mini Apps. Virtual accounts expand to new regions with fee-free USDC conversion. Earn rewards, merchant payments and World ID tools widen real-world use. World has rolled out its biggest update yet, turning the World App into a full social, payments, identity and mini-app hub for verified humans. Announced on Dec. 11, the upgrade is by far one of World’s most aggressive steps in its push towards consumer-focused services. Chat and…
Two Bitcoin wallets linked by analysts to Silk Road-era activity moved a substantial amount of cryptocurrency in May, with follow-up activity on Dec. 10 adding to a pattern of dormant supply movements, according to blockchain tracking data. Summary Two long-dormant Bitcoin wallets tied by analysts to Silk Road–era activity moved more than 3,400 BTC in May, with additional consolidation on Dec. 10. Forensic data shows the funds—sourced from wallets dormant since 2013—were redirected to new SegWit P2WPKH addresses, a structure analysts say is consistent with re-keying instead of preparation for sale. Market observers note that U.S. Bitcoin ETFs absorb substantial…
Canadian financial technology analysts have issued forecasts projecting expanded adoption of XRP in digital payment systems, according to reports circulating in cryptocurrency markets. Summary Canadian fintech researchers are forecasting wider adoption of XRP in digital payments. Analyst Skipper_xrp noted growing XRPL ecosystem activity—including interest in the raccoon-themed RACO token—while also pointing to new U.S. regulatory clarity. The ruling allows banks to facilitate XRP trades within a regulated framework, which analysts say could boost institutional integration and strengthen XRP’s positioning. Financial institutions have continued to implement blockchain-based settlement systems, prompting several Canadian researchers to issue projections on XRP’s potential role in…
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison in New York for the multibillion-dollar fraud that fueled the 2022 collapse of his crypto empire and contributed to broader turmoil across digital-asset markets. Summary Kwon received a 15-year prison term in New York for the multibillion-dollar fraud that led to the 2022 collapse of TerraUSD. Kwon still faces prosecution in South Korea after completing his U.S. sentence. Prosecutors highlighted Kwon’s role in the 2022 “crypto winter” and the collapse of FTX, Celsius, and OneCoin. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer called Kwon’s actions “a fraud of epic generational…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Enosys launches the first CDP protocol on Flare, enabling XRP holders to mint a trustless, overcollateralized stablecoins. Summary Enosys launches Flare’s first CDP protocol, letting XRP holders mint a trustless stablecoin using FXRP or wFLR as collateral. XRP holders can now open CDPs on Flare to mint a decentralized stablecoin, with early users earning rFLR incentives. Enosys Loans has debuted on Flare, enabling stablecoin minting backed by FXRP and wFLR, with stXRP collateral support coming soon. Enosys has launched…
Chainlink price was little changed on Thursday, despite some encouraging news regarding its exchange-traded funds and the ongoing accumulation through its Strategic LINK Reserves. Summary Chainlink price has formed a bullish flag pattern on the four-hour chart. The Strategic LINK Reserves assets jumped by 84,309 tokens to over 1 million. The Grayscale LINK ETF added assets on Wednesday. Chainlink (LINK) was trading at $13.55 today, down from this month’s high of $14.95 and about 17% above its November low. In a statement, the developers noted that they purchased 84,309 tokens, valued at about $1.3 million. The purchases brought the total…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. SAGINT and Sui partner to create tokenized, traceable digital assets for critical minerals, advancing secure and transparent supply chains. Summary SAGINT and Sui partner to tokenize critical minerals, enabling traceable digital assets and transparent supply chains. The Sui blockchain will host SAGINT’s tokenized warehouse receipts for rare earth minerals, ensuring compliance and provenance. The Blockchain-backed tokenization by SAGINT and Sui will ensure transparent, compliant, and traceable critical mineral assets. SAGINT and Sui are partnering to build tokenized, traceable digital…
XMR price holds firm at $400 despite broader market weakness, with reclaimed moving averages and strong support suggesting momentum may be building toward a new all-time high. Summary XMR rebounds from the 0.618 Fibonacci level, forming a higher low. Price reclaims key moving averages, reinforcing bullish momentum. Break above $436 may trigger expansion toward a new all-time high. Monero (XMR) price continues to stand out as one of the most technically resilient large-cap cryptocurrencies in a market environment where many assets are struggling to maintain key supports. Despite widespread bearish pressure, XMR has held firmly around the $400 level, reclaiming…
BitMine stock has crawled back in the past few days, moving from a low of $25.35 on Nov. 21 to the current $40 as its Ethereum accumulation strategy continued. Summary BitMine stock price has risen gradually in the past few weeks. The potential Ethereum price rebound will likely boost the stock. Technical analysis suggests that ETH and BitMine stocks have more upside ahead. Tom Lee’s BitMine to benefit from an Ethereum price comeback BitMine Immersion has grown from a small-cap Bitcoin (BTC) miner into the world’s largest Ethereum holder. It has purchased 359,228 coins over the past 30 days, bringing…
Revolut integrates with Trust Wallet to let EEA users buy BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC and USDT directly into self-custody wallets, with zero-fee options under MiCA. Summary Revolut connects its payment rails to Trust Wallet so EEA users can buy major coins straight into self-custody, skipping custodial accounts. The integration supports BTC, ETH, Solana, USDC and USDT at launch, with zero-fee purchase options in some cases plus standard gas costs. Revolut’s new MiCA license underpins a compliant fiat-to-crypto gateway for Trust Wallet across the European Economic Area. Revolut and Trust Wallet have launched an integration allowing users across the European Economic…