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Ripple’s XRP token might just become the top player of 2025. The asset hit multiple milestones over the last several months. The most significant achievement was the settlement of the SEC lawsuit. The lawsuit presented substantial challenges to XRP’s price. However, after the lawsuit was put to an end, the asset climbed to a new all-time high after nearly seven years. In this article, let’s discuss why XRP could become a trillion-dollar cryptocurrency by 2035. Why XRP Could Become a Trillion-Dollar Project By 2035 Source: Shutterstock Ripple, the company that utilizes the XRP Ledger, has made significant inroads into blockchain technology. Even when XRP was struggling to gain momentum due to the SEC lawsuit, Ripple saw consistent partnerships and adoption. Japanese banks, in particular, have been extremely bullish on Ripple’s technology. A similar trend could emerge in the US over the coming years. ETFs have played a massive role in Bitcoin’s (BTC) incredib...

The global non-fungible token market continues to attract institutions, businesses and prominent figures. Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn and a well-known venture capitalist, is the latest prominent figure to declare his foray into the burgeoning non-fungible token sector. Reid has picked a CryptoPunks profile picture as his profile image for his X account (formerly Twitter). Reid Hoffman Enters The NFT Space In an October 24 blog post, Mr. Reid Hoffman confirmed that he has eventually joined the non-fungible token space. Hoffman is a prominent American entrepreneur, investor, and author, best known as the co-founder of LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional networking service. A key figure in Silicon Valley, he is a partner at Greylock Partners and has been a prominent investor in and advocate for artificial intelligence, co-founding companies like Inflection AI. Picked this guy up a few months ago. Been investing in the space since 2013, and now excited to joi...

The Ethereum price fell a fraction of a percent in the last 24 hours to trade at $3,858.54 as of 4 a.m. EST on a 36% increase in trading volume to $49.69 billion. That came amid controversy within the ETH ecosystem as the Ethereum Foundation moved over $654 million worth of ETH into a wallet typically used for large-scale sales, sparking concerns of a dump that could impact the market. THE ETHEREUM FOUNDATION JUST TRANSFERRED $650M $ETH The Ethereum Foundation just transferred $654M of ETH to a wallet used for selling in the past. This wallet has only made significant transfers to: Kraken Deposit SharpLink Gaming A Multisig that sells ETH pic.twitter.com/hqdQINzx0P — Arkham (@arkham) October 21, 2025 The sudden transfer was significantly larger than prior foundation moves and comes at a time when investors are already anxious​ A much smaller ETH sale last month barely moved the market, but this time traders are bracing for a potential bigger impact. The fear is that...

Apex Fusion’s NEXUS chain is now live with LayerZero (ZRO), connecting its ecosystem to more than 145 blockchains, including Solana (SOL) and major Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) networks.  The integration establishes a bridge between Cardano’s (ADA) UTxO-based architecture and the wider EVM landscape through Apex Fusion’s VECTOR chain, marking the first live connection of its kind. Integration connects Cardano and EVM ecosystems The move allows developers building on NEXUS to access liquidity and users across over 60 LayerZero-supported ecosystems without relying on bespoke bridges.  Teams can deploy omnichain applications and tokens that function seamlessly across connected networks, supported by familiar Solidity tooling, Tenderly integration, and Apex Fusion’s developer onboarding programs. “This is a pivotal moment for both the Cardano and EVM communities,” said Christopher Greenwood, Chief Operating Officer of Apex Fusion Foundation. “With Laye...

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin purchase of approximately $600 million has positioned the Japanese firm as the fourth-largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder globally right now, with total Metaplanet Bitcoin holdings now reaching 30,823 BTC. This Metaplanet Bitcoin acquisition marks a significant milestone in corporate cryptocurrency adoption, and it also establishes the company as a leading Metaplanet corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia. The strategic Metaplanet Bitcoin treasury expansion comes alongside record financial performance, along with some ambitious plans for continued Metaplanet Bitcoin purchase activity through 2027. Metaplanet Phase II strategy overview – Bitcoin holdings, revenue growth, and expansion plans – Watcher.Guru / Metaplanet Phase II document Metaplanet’s Strategic $600M Bitcoin Acquisition Boosts Holdings to 30,823 BTC Source: NFTevening This most recent Metaplanet Bitcoin acquisition places the company in the top 30,823 BTC of stocks of Metaplanet Bit...

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Tether has announced that it intends to launch what it describes as a “US-regulated dollar-backed stablecoin” called USAT that will be led by Bo Hines, the former executive director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets. The new coin is described as something that “will be designed to comply with the recently enacted GENIUS Act” and “ will leverage the Hadron by Tether ” technology. Hadron is an asset tokenization platform created by Tether that is meant to make it easier for other firms to issue “anything from commodities and corporate equity to government debt, corporate bonds, stablecoins and practically any other valuable asset, even loyalty points.” Tether became a political powerhouse in 2024 Read more: Is the US government allowed to sell gold to buy bitcoin? The announcement on Tether’s website also notes that USAT, like USDT, will rely on Cantor Fitzgerald as a custodian for th...

The Hashkey’s BTC ETH fund announcement has actually positioned Hong Kong’s largest licensed crypto exchange to launch a $500 million Digital Asset Treasury fund right now. This Asia crypto investments move is mirroring the successful MicroStrategy Bitcoin strategy, as HashKey targets mainstream crypto assets through its institutional crypto fund approach. The Hong Kong crypto exchange aims to replicate corporate cryptocurrency adoption patterns that have been driving institutional interest across the region. HashKey BTC ETH Fund Drives Asia Crypto Investments And Institutional Strategies HashKey exchange building and logo with Bitcoin/Ethereum symbols – Source: Ledger Insights Fund Structure Follows Proven Treasury Models The Hashkey BTC & ETH fund represents a significant shift in Asia crypto investments right now, with the Digital Asset Treasury strategy targeting public companies that are accumulating cryptocurrency assets. This institutional crypto fund approach s...

Ripple (XRP) is a notable cryptocurrency token, the one that keeps on attracting investors due to its compelling product offerings. The token is known for forging a different path, offering vital financial support to the domain of international payments by building XRPL, a blockchain powering fast international transfers on the go. Here are three possible reasons that may help XRP surge beyond $20 if its payment and international transfer sector explodes within the mainstream finance circuit. Also Read: Ripple XRP May Have More Room For Growth Than Bitcoin: Here’s Why 3 Major Events That Could Help Ripple Hit $20 and Beyond 1. Prioritizing Speed Above All Source: Pixabay XRPL, or XRP Ledger, is Ripple’s blockchain powering the international payment and transfer domain. The blockchain is known for offering fast international transfers, beating SWIFT and Visa in facilitating global transactions. The process takes about three to five seconds to complete, which again, is a massive feat whe...

Pharos Network, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on RWAfi, has joined forces with Morpho, a lending network with over $9 billion in total deposits, to bring native lending infrastructure to the Pharos mainnet, as reported to Finbold on August 7.  Thrilled to announce Pharos will integrate with @MorphoLabs, one of the most trusted lending networks By embedding Morpho’s lending framework into the Pharos Mainnet, we support intricate, institutional-grade strategies while maintaining the adaptability and openness synonymous… pic.twitter.com/iVnvfkm33V — Pharos | Testnet Live (@pharos_network) August 7, 2025 The collaboration aims to establish institutional-grade lending rails within the on-chain real-world asset ecosystem. Morpho’s deployment on Pharos will deliver capital-efficient lending with isolated risks to RWA vaults, creating flexible credit markets for asset originators and liquidity providers. The integration positions Morpho as the official lending infr...

The non-fungible token market is experiencing a resurgence, with market capitalization recently surging and trading sales volume showing a significant increase. Due to the recent NFT market surge, digital artists have started launching non-fungible token collections. This trend is driven by the unique opportunities NFTs offer for digital artists to monetize their work, establish direct connections with collectors, and gain recognition in a new digital art market. NFT Artist Forexus Drops A New NFT Collection On July 25, 2025, Forexus confirmed launching a new non-fungible token collection, becoming the latest NFT artist to launch an NFT collection in the NFT market. Forexus is a 36-year-old self-taught 3D artist originally from Amsterdam, now living in Ecuador. He’s known for creating futuristic and visionary 3D artwork. He primarily uses Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe After Effects. He’s also a web3 degen and an OG member of RARI DAO. GM Legends 🔥 Happy Friday ...

Republic, a private investing platform for alternative assets, has partnered with Mawari, an Extended Reality (XR) and DePIN project, to launch the first node license sale for U.S. participants via Reg D, as per information shared with Finbold on July 22.  The launch operates through Republic’s managed infrastructure platform Republic Runtime, and marks the first node sale on Republic Launchpad through OpenDeal Broker LLC. Mawari operates an Immersive Compute Network that delivers high-quality, real-time 3D content through community-operated machines. The company’s patented 3D streaming engine reduces data usage by up to 80% for complex 3D content delivery.  The company has deployed technology for T-Mobile, Netflix, BMW, and KDDI, and has partnerships with Qualcomm and Niantic. Mawari has raised over $17 million from Web2 and Web3 investors, including Samsung Next. First node license sale for U.S. investors “Republic Launchpad has es...