Bitwise Asset Management has confirmed that its new spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking XRP is set to launch on Thursday, under the ticker “XRP.” The new fund will go live on the New York Stock Exchange, the asset manager announced, which X users were quick to applaud, and also pointed out the possible confusion it…
Key Takeaways BlackRock’s iShares has filed registration for a staked Ethereum Trust ETF in Delaware, expanding its crypto offerings. The new trust will add staking capabilities to generate potential returns from Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system. Share this article BlackRock has registered a new statutory trust in Delaware under the name iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, according…
World Liberty Financial has carried out an emergency burn-and-reallocate action to recover millions in WLFI from wallets compromised before launch. Summary WLFI burned and reallocated $22.1M in WLFI linked to pre-launch phishing attacks. The team froze affected wallets, completed KYC checks, and built new smart contract logic. Verified users will receive funds in new wallets,…
Cardano trades at $0.466 as RSI divergence and a TD Sequential 9 signal emerge. Whale selling and exchange outflows add mixed pressure. Cardano (ADA) is showing early signs of a potential short-term shift. At the time of writing, the asset traded at $0.466, with a slight drop in the last 24 hours and an…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Solana (SOL) is under intense market pressure after a massive $201 million token transfer on November 17 sparked concerns about further losses. While institutional interest in Solana-based ETFs remains strong, technical indicators point to a fragile market structure that could send SOL…
Brazilian crypto holders are urged to be on the lookout for a sophisticated hacking campaign that includes a hijacking worm and banking trojan shared via WhatsApp messages. According to a new report from Trustwave’s cybersecurity research team SpiderLabs, the banking trojan, known as “Eternidade Stealer” is being pushed via social engineering on messaging application WhatsApp…
Key Takeaways William Hill, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, was sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in money laundering. Samourai Wallet offered Bitcoin mixing services to enhance transaction privacy, obscuring the origins of funds. Share this article William Hill, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, a Bitcoin mixing service, received a four-year prison sentence today…
The co-founder of privacy-focused cryptocurrency platform Samourai Wallet received a four-year sentence in federal prison for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Summary William Hill ran an unlicensed money-transmitting business, with prosecutors citing $237 million in illicit transactions facilitated through the platform. His recent autism diagnosis mitigated his prison sentence while money-laundering charges were dismissed as…
The bond lets companies borrow against Bitcoin held by a private custodian, unlocking capital without selling crypto or triggering taxes. The state of New Hampshire has approved the first municipal debt instrument in the United States to be backed by Bitcoin (BTC). Industry observers believe the move could open the door for digital assets…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin mining firm Bitfury announced plans to step beyond mining with a major new investment push. According to reports, the company will launch a $1 billion technology fund after 14 years focused mainly on emerging tech such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing…
