Crypto
Crypto veterans are missing the revolution: TradFi-DeFi convergence is rewriting market rules. Why traditional crypto analysis is failing, what metrics actually matter now, and how institutional integration is exposing knowledge gaps even longtime holders won't admit.
Ethereum
Ethereum transaction fees hit $1,000 over the weekend, prompting Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary to warn that the world's largest blockchain "cracks under pressure." What this scalability crisis means for crypto adoption and XRP's competitive position.
Ripple Labs
Ripple Labs is raising $1 billion through a SPAC to purchase XRP tokens and establish a new digital asset treasury. This bold move demonstrates strong institutional confidence in XRP's future despite market volatility—here's what it means for holders.
Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab's $11.59T empire is launching spot Bitcoin and crypto trading by 2026. With XRP futures already live and institutional ETFs gaining traction, this changes everything for digital assets.
CA
California and Florida just passed laws allowing state custody of Bitcoin and crypto. With Florida investing up to 10% of state funds in digital assets, this marks cryptocurrency's biggest legitimization milestone yet.
How Treasury's $150B buyback escalates from bilateral deals to a programmable G20 settlement network that could solve the Triffin Dilemma and redefine monetary power for the next century Recap: Where Part 1 Left Us In Part 1, we documented how Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent transformed routine debt management
US Treasury Market
Treasury's $150B buyback just went hyperdrive. Argentina signed Oct 9. South Korea's negotiating now—decision in 10 days. If this template works, allied nations worldwide could be locked into a programmable dollar empire by 2026. Crypto has 90 days to pick a side. The clock is ticking FAST.
Sony
Sony has applied for a U.S. national banking charter to enter crypto banking, marking a watershed moment for mainstream adoption. The tech giant's move could accelerate institutional crypto acceptance and create partnership opportunities for blockchain solutions like Ripple's payment infrastructure.
gTreasury
Ripple acquires gTreasury, gaining 800+ corporate clients and a pathway to the trillion-dollar treasury market. The deal embeds crypto payments within established enterprise software—a strategic shift toward utility-driven adoption.
Blackrock
BlackRock launches GENIUS-compliant money market fund for stablecoin reserves, positioning the $13.5T asset manager as premier infrastructure provider for digital currencies. The move validates crypto's institutional future as the $313B stablecoin market eyes $2T+ growth by 2028.
Erebor Bank
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted preliminary conditional approval to Erebor Bank on October 15, 2025, marking a watershed moment for crypto-focused banking in the United States. Founded by tech luminaries Palmer Luckey and Joe Lonsdale with backing from Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, Erebor aims
Crypto.com
Crypto.com CEO demands regulatory investigation after historic $20B liquidation event. Binance faces scrutiny over pricing errors and platform failures. XRP plunges 41% before swift recovery. Full analysis of the largest crypto crash in history and its impact on XRP's path to ETF approval.