Protect Progress, an affiliate of the cryptocurrency-backed Fairshake PAC, spent more than $1 million on media buys to support Democratic candidate James Walkinshaw. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-backed-candidate-virginia-primary?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: July 2025
$324M in fees and no roadmap: What’s really going on with the TRUMP memecoin?
Marketed with Trump’s name but lacking a white paper or utility, the TRUMP token surged to a multibillion-dollar valuation before crashing. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/explained/324m-in-fees-and-no-roadmap-whats-really-going-on-with-the-trump-memecoin?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto hacks are a wake-up call for DeFi
Crypto hacks underscore the urgent need for CEXs and DeFi to overhaul their security, collaborate on risk management and embrace self-regulation. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-hacks-are-a-wake-up-call-for-defi?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Moody’s brings credit ratings onchain via Solana, explained
Moody’s and Alphaledger’s pilot on Solana shows how traditional credit ratings can be embedded directly into tokenized bonds. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/explained/moodys-brings-credit-ratings-onchain-via-solana-explained?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
FATF’s crypto checklist hints at the next regulatory crackdown
The FATF is shaping global crypto rules from behind the scenes, with stablecoins and DeFi next in line for scrutiny. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/fatf-crypto-checklist-hints-next-regulatory-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
XRP price predictions above $3 in 2025 have one major flaw
XRP remains at risk of dropping to $1 if a key support zone is lost — one that aligns with the onchain realized price level. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-price-predictions-in-2025-have-one-major-flaw?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Competition heats up as crypto exchanges vie for European market
Competition is heating up as more exchanges set up operations in Europe, where MiCA provides new “rules of the road.” Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/competition-heats-crypto-exchanges-europe?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Kraken, Robinhood-backed MiCA-compliant Global Dollar stablecoin lands in EU
Paxos launched the Global Dollar stablecoin in the EU, claiming MiCA compliance and support from Kraken, Robinhood and Mastercard under the GDN initiative. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/global-dollar-stablecoin-launches-eu-mica-compliance?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
UK’s Smarter Web Company adds $24.7M in Bitcoin, now holds 773 BTC
The Smarter Web Company has boosted its Bitcoin treasury with an additional $24.7 million BTC purchase as part of its 10-year strategy. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-smarter-web-adds-24m-bitcoin-brings-holdings-773-btc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Deutsche Bank to launch crypto custody accounts in 2026: Report
Deutsche Bank reportedly plans to launch a crypto custody service in 2026 with Bitpanda and Taurus, expanding its digital asset initiatives in Europe. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/deutsche-bank-crypto-custody-accounts-2026?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound