Most Common Challenges of High-Risk Merchants There are several challenges involved in the operation and management of high-risk merchant accounts, depending on the type of business and the nature of the industry. Rolling Reserve Requirement Due to the increased level of risks involved, high-risk merchants are required to have a rolling reserve. This process involves…
Key Takeaways Circle is seeking a national trust bank charter to manage its USDC reserves and offer tokenized asset custody. The move comes as Congress advances stablecoin legislation expected to be signed into law by President Trump. Share this article Circle filed today for a national trust bank charter with the US Office of the…
The SEC’s hesitation speaks volumes. As Bitwise pushes for staking-enabled Ethereum ETFs, regulators are digging deeper into whether passive crypto investors should earn yield or if it’s a risk too far. On June 30, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced it would extend its review of Bitwise’s proposal to allow staking within its spot…
Traders are bracing for potential selling pressure as early investors and project treasuries gain access to massive, previously locked holdings. Data from the Tokenomist website shows that over $484 million worth of tokens are scheduled to hit the crypto market this week, in one-time releases and significant daily unlocks. Details of Token Unlocks According to…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The ongoing volatility in the market appears to have stifled Dogecoin’s upward movement as the dog-themed meme coin remains within the $0.16 threshold. It is important to note that DOGE has been falling since reaching a yearly high of $0.48. However, with…
Bitcoin has been stuck just above $100,000 for months and the question now is whether that level marked the top of the cycle, or if there’s still room to run. In our latest interview, macro analyst Lyn Alden breaks down where we might be in the current Bitcoin cycle, and why this one could look…
As the digital currency landscape continues to evolve, the allure of making informed investment decisions based on price predictions remains a focal point for many investors. The recent surge in interest surrounding Cronos and its associated price forecasts has captivated the attention of the investment community. With market dynamics constantly shifting and the potential for…
Key Takeaways The SEC has acknowledged Grayscale’s amended filing to convert its large cap fund into a spot crypto ETF. The proposed ETF will track major cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA. Share this article The US SEC has until Wednesday, July 2, to rule on Grayscale’s request to convert its Digital Large…
Ripple’s EVM-compatible sidechain launched, integrating Ethereum dApps and smart contracts with XRP. Ripple (XRP) is making a major move toward blockchain interoperability. On Monday, June 30, XRP Ledger, in collaboration with Peersyst, launched its long-anticipated Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible sidechain. The new chain allows XRP to interact with Ethereum decentralized applications, while using XRP as gas….
According to an update from Ripple, the long-awaited XRPL EVM Sidechain is now live on mainnet. A few highlights of what this entails include: full EVM compatibility with Solidity, MetaMask, Hardhat, and more PoA consensus and more than 25 validators 3.4 seconds block time and over 1,000 TPS XRP as a native gas token Smart…
