The partnership adds Ripple’s custody and tokenization technology to Meritz Securities’ plans for entering South Korea’s digital asset sector. Meritz Securities is stepping further into digital assets through a new partnership with Ripple. The South Korean securities firm said on October 7 that it signed a strategic agreement with the blockchain company to explore…
More than 90 banks and credit unions across North Dakota will be able to access Roughrider Coin through Firsev’s Commercial Center platform. Milwaukee-based Fiserv announced on October 1 that its digital asset platform is live with financial institutional clients, and Bank of North Dakota’s Roughrider Coin is the first product running on it. The…
Cardano’s (ADA) recent price surge is running into fresh headwinds from fading trader interest and large-holder exits. Futures open interest for ADA has dropped 9% over the past week, sliding from $1.99 billion to $1.81 billion as traders cut back on leveraged bets, says Ali Charts on X. Whales also appear to be taking profits….
Bitcoin is approaching a technical milestone that could strengthen the case for a broader recovery, with its key 50-, 100- and 200-day moving averages on the verge of forming a fully bullish alignment for the first time since mid-2025. The setup comes as Bitcoin trades near $86,400 after a strong recovery in recent months. While…
Spotify announced on Wednesday that it’s expanding audiobook access to over 180 markets worldwide, including regions across Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The rollout is starting today and will continue over the coming months. With this move, more than 750 million users will be able to access audiobooks, allowing…
Key Takeaways Tom Lee said at Token2049 on Oct. 7 that this “may be the biggest bull market we’ve ever seen.” Bitmine bought 12,500 ETH worth $33.65M via Bitgo, lifting it to about 4.9% of ether’s supply. With a hard 5% cap, Bitmine has roughly 76,000 ETH, or about $200M, of buying left. What Did…
Spanish election Polymarket odds are live after Pedro Sánchez called Spain’s next general election early, in a snap contest for November 29, and Polymarket’s market snapshot put opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo at roughly 80% to become the next prime minister. That price is a trader-implied probability, not a poll result or a guarantee: the…
Tether says it helped authorities freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT during 2026, highlighting the growing role of stablecoins in sanctions enforcement while drawing renewed scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. The company disclosed on September 28 its actions against wallets connected to Iran’s central bank and other sanctioned networks. The announcement followed a report from…
