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The launch of memecoin Pond0x (PNDX) has led to millions of dollars in losses for investors, according to multiple reports on social media on July 28. Data from the Maestrobots trading app shows that the token reached a price of $0.36 before collapsing to near zero in a span of five minutes. Maestrobots chart of

Simon Davis is the co-founder and CEO of Mighty Bear Games, a multiplatform game developer in Southeast Asia creating accessible multiplayer experiences in Web3. Davis has spent almost two decades working in the gaming industry, but he never planned to actually work in this field. Before crypto, he was a professional guitarist who made ends

Japanese blockchain developer HashPort has raised 1.2 billion Japanese yen ($8.5 million) in a Series C funding round led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners and Japanese billionaire entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa. The new round brings HashPort’s total funding to 2 billion yen ($14.2 million).  According to the July 28

The recent flood of scam tweets on pro-XRP lawyer Jeremy Hogan’s hacked account has finally dried up after nearly four days. Since July 24, the XRP community has been diligently warning others and tagging Twitter’s support after they noticed Hogan’s account tweeting malicious links for a purported XRP (XRP) giveaway. As of 1 am on

Venture capital giant Sequoia Capital reportedly downsized its cryptocurrency fund from $585 million to $200 million, amid a liquidity crunch and a pivot away toward smaller crypto players. According to a July 27 Wall Street Journal report, the tech-focused VC firm told investors in March it would reduce its Sequoia Crypto Fund — along with

During a period of hyperinflation in 2013, “my Venezuelan mother asked me to send money to Caracas, the country’s capital,” Hervé Larren recalls. However, bank transfers were not possible between the two countries.  Busy with work in New York, he told a friend that he planned to fly to Caracas — carrying cash for his

Crypto degens have been quick to try and capitalize on a widely-watched hearing where former United States government officials have claimed the existence of alien spacecraft and “biologics.” Testifying under oath at the House Oversight Subcommittee on National Security, David Grusch, a former Pentagon task force member on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and whistleblower, accused

In 2018, Ethereum lead developer Fabian Vogelsteller contacted the community for a new standard for smart contracts he created alongside co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Dubbed ERC-20, Vogelsteller, at the time, only wished for input regarding the novel idea. Little did he know that ERC-20 would ignite a wave of initial coin offerings (ICOs) shortly after its

The recently published Hinman documents in the legal battle between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have caused quite a stir and strengthened the XRP army’s belief that the fintech will prevail against the regulator. What has attracted little attention, however, are the documents and emails that Ripple has had to

Ripple is confidently addressing its ongoing legal challenges while actively exploring new opportunities to expand the capabilities of the Ripple platform. Although the exact role of XRP is still under scrutiny, notable signs suggest a growing interest in its potential. Ripple’s Resilience In The Legal Battle In a recent twist to the SEC v. Ripple

The XRP community continues to eagerly await a ruling in the legal battle between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). So far, all speculations about a supposed end date have been wrong. The judge in charge, Analisa Torres, is taking more time for her ruling than many legal experts predicted based

In an interview with the Digital Pound Foundation, Ripple Head of Policy Susan Friedman shared her positive outlook on London’s potential as a crypto hub, highlighting its dedication to developing ecosystems for crypto assets and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).  Ripple Advocates For Encouraging CBDC Ecosystem Development Friedman noted that Ripple’s goal is to advocate

Ripple is best known for its XRP cryptocurrency and global payments network, but it is now setting its sights on the tokenized assets market. In its 2023 New Value report, the company believes blockchain technology can unlock trillions of dollars of value in the global financial system by tokenizing real-world assets like stocks, bonds, and

On-chain data compiled by Santiment, an analytics platform, shows that more people are discussing XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), per statistics captured on July 10. In their assessment, the spike in social chatter, translating to higher social dominance, will most likely draw demand for the crypto asset that has recently been under

XRP has observed a massive 67% rally during the past 24 hours. Here are some facts on-chain data reveals about this price surge. Several Indicators Have Surged Following The XRP Rally In its latest insight post, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has looked into the underlying metrics related to XRP as the cryptocurrency has seen

In a recent tweet, Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong, a controversial figure in the crypto community, stirred discussions with a noteworthy projection for the future price of XRP. The excitement began when Evan Luthra, an angel investor and Forbes 30 under 30 award winner, tweeted, “XRP just surpassed BTC trading volume. It’s now the highest trading crypto

In the legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the recent order granting in part and denying in part the motion for Summary Judgment by Judge Torres has left many XRP investors eagerly awaiting the next steps. To shed some light on the situation, prominent attorney Jeremy Hogan has

Since the summary judgment in the Ripple vs SEC case, XRP has captured the spotlight in the crypto market. Now the fourth-largest crypto by market capitalization, XRP, is currently experiencing a consolidation trend. However, this could just be the calm before the storm as both the activity of large investors aka whales and a developing

Concerns of a potential appeal by the United States securities regulator to the landmark Ripple ruling earlier this month were shrugged off by Ripple’s chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty. Alderoty believes if the SEC takes the case to an appeal, the court could move to consolidate Ripple Labs’ partial victory over the financial regulator even

In the latest episode of “The Market Report,” analyst and writer Marcel Pechman discusses the Worldcoin token launch, why it is controversial, and the differences between it and most altcoins. According to the analysis, investors should take time to understand the project before even considering an investment. Looking at the tokenomics of the Worldcoin token,