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Trump’s $2K payout sparked immediate crypto excitement, tapping into memories of the 2020 stimulus-driven spike in Bitcoin and altcoins. The math behind a nationwide $2,000 dividend doesn’t match tariff revenue, which means smaller payouts, tighter eligibility or added debt. Tariffs are already raising household costs, which reduces disposable income long before any rebate is approved. [&helli...

Summary Bitcoin uses cryptography, but the market “crypto” bucket doesn’t define it. Money has to clear fast, stay cheap, and avoid tax landmines or it won’t be used daily. Square’s fee holiday is a product bet. Adoption will prove the point. Layers decide the experience. Base layer decides neutrality and security. If merchants and users […]...

Summary The global count of crypto millionaires reached 241,700 in 2025, a 40% jump from last year. Bitcoin drives the majority of wealth, creating 145,100 millionaires and nearly half of all crypto billionaires. The total crypto market cap hit $3.3 trillion, with ETFs and institutional inflows fueling adoption. Wealth is shifting geographically, with Singapore, Hong […]...

Summary Polkadot has approved Referendum 1710, introducing a fixed cap of 2.1 billion DOT. The new model ends unlimited issuance, with inflation tapering every two years starting March 14, 2026. Projected supply by 2040 is ~1.91 billion DOT, compared to more than 3.4 billion under the old system. The change introduces scarcity that could attract […]...

Summary France has warned it could block passporting, raising the prospect of national barriers inside the EU’s new crypto regime. MiCA’s harmonization goals are under strain, as firms exploit lighter licensing regimes in certain member states. Italy and Austria back France’s push for ESMA oversight, while smaller hubs like Malta resist ceding authority. Major exchanges […]...

Summary Global crypto ownership hit 659M users by end-2024, up from 583M a year earlier. Crypto.com’s Thomas Prévot says the industry is one growth cycle away from 5B users. Adoption drivers split between speculation booms and everyday usability through apps and wallets. Coinbase’s smart wallet and Telegram’s Hamster Kombat show how frictionless design can scale […]...

Gemini has rolled out a new XRP credit card in the United States, marking a major shift in its strategy and deepening its ties with Ripple. The launch, backed by a $75 million joint investment, comes as the exchange prepares for its public listing later this year. A Card Built for the XRP Community The […]...

The European Union (EU) is stepping up plans for a digital euro, responding to the United States’ aggressive push to regulate and legitimize dollar-backed stablecoins. U.S. Law Reshapes the Playing Field Washington’s recent GENIUS Act, signed by President Trump, has created the first comprehensive federal framework for stablecoins. The law requires issuers to hold 100% […]...

Summary An investor known as Pumpius claims XRP could one day reach $1 million, based on a $1 quadrillion tokenized economy. At $1M per token, XRP’s market cap would be $57 quadrillion, far beyond global GDP or total world wealth. Ripple is advancing tokenization pilots in real estate and carbon credits, and preparing a dollar-pegged […]...

Tether has hired Bo Hines, the former executive director of the White House Crypto Council, as a strategic adviser focused on US digital asset policy and market expansion. The move signals the company’s intent to strengthen its presence in the world’s largest economy. Tether hires Bo Hines @BoHines as Strategy Advisor for Digital Assets and […]...

South Korea has ordered crypto exchanges to suspend new lending products after thousands of users suffered liquidations, putting a spotlight on the risks tied to leveraged trading. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) confirmed that exchanges were instructed to pause the launch of additional lending services until clear rules are […]...