FalconX
FalconX's $11B acquisition of 21Shares creates crypto's most vertically integrated platform—combining institutional OTC trading with retail ETF distribution. With TOXR's December launch, questions emerge: could this streamline XRP supply to ETFs? Here's what's confirmed vs. speculative.
Crypto
Solana's "589" post shattered records with 3M+ views—turning what started as anonymous Bearableguy123 mysteries into proven institutional marketing. The riddle revolution is complete, but has it strengthened XRP's community or exploited it?
Bitnominal
Bitnomial becomes the first CFTC-regulated exchange to offer spot crypto trading, marking a major regulatory milestone. The platform's self-certified rules took effect Dec 1, paving the way for federally overseen spot trading to launch within days.
Grant Cardone
As U.S. debt nears $36 trillion, Grant Cardone's hybrid fund uses apartment rents to buy Bitcoin—testing whether productive assets can hedge persistent inflation. Is this a workable blueprint for debt-driven debasement, or one investor's risky bet?
S&P 500
S&P Global downgrades USDT to lowest possible rating as Bitcoin exposure exceeds safety buffer. Tether's high-risk assets now 24% of reserves, raising undercollateralization concerns. CEO fires back at "legacy" rating models.
OCC
The OCC issued new guidance allowing U.S. national banks to hold cryptocurrency on their balance sheets to pay blockchain transaction fees—a practical clarification that removes operational barriers for banks offering digital asset services.
Franklin Templeton
Canary's XRPC smashed records with $58M day-one volume—the biggest ETF debut of 2025. Now Franklin Templeton's $1.5T giant enters the ring. Who wins the XRP ETF race: the scrappy first-mover or the institutional heavyweight?
JP Morgan Chase
JPMorgan launches JPM Coin on Coinbase's Base blockchain, enabling instant 24/7 institutional settlements. Wall Street's largest bank deploys blockchain infrastructure following GENIUS Act regulatory clarity. What it means for crypto adoption.
Ripple
Ripple opens Swell 2025 week with Palisade acquisition, adding MPC wallet tech ahead of NYC's premier TradFi-DeFi convergence. 60+ speakers from Nasdaq, BlackRock & Citi join crypto leaders Nov 4-5. Fourth acquisition in 2025, $4B total investment.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk confirms SpaceX will build orbital data centers—potentially solving crypto's biggest challenges: energy costs, environmental impact, and censorship vulnerability. We explore what Musk actually announced vs. speculative blockchain applications.
Evernorth Holdings Inc
Evernorth's XRPN debuts on Nasdaq with $1B in XRP—but is this treasury model better than spot or leveraged ETFs? We break down premium valuation, yield potential, and risk factors to help investors choose the right XRP exposure vehicle.
Canary Capital
Canary Capital removes delaying amendment from XRP ETF filing, targeting November 13 launch. Strategic move bypasses SEC shutdown delays while Bloomberg analysts project 95% approval odds and $5-10B first-month inflows. XRP's regulatory clarity advantage positions it ahead of altcoin competitors.