Ripple National Trust Bank Gets OCC Preliminary Approval—Why This Matters For XRP

Ripple National Trust Bank Gets OCC Preliminary Approval—Why This Matters For XRP

The OCC has granted preliminary approval to Ripple’s bid to become a national trust bank, signalling big things coming for XRP in the future. Ripple is on its way to elevating its game further. Together with Circle, the blockchain infrastructure solutions provider has secured preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency…

Strategy (MSTR) Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Past 660,000 BTC Mark

Strategy (MSTR) Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Past 660,000 BTC Mark

// News Reading time: 2 min Published: Dec 13, 2025 at 20:15 Updated: Dec 13, 2025 at 20:22 Strategy (MSTR), the Nasdaq-listed software firm and largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announced another massive acquisition, pushing its total treasury holdings past a critical threshold. Strategy added an additional 10,624 BTC to its treasury, spending approximately…

Solana ETFs Buck The Trend With 7-Day Positive Inflow Streak

Solana ETFs Buck The Trend With 7-Day Positive Inflow Streak

Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a seven-day inflow streak, despite SOL’s downward price performance and a broader downturn in the crypto market. Tuesday marked the highest day of inflows during the seven-day streak, with about $16.6 million in capital flowing into SOL ETFs, according to data from investment management company Farside Investors. This brings…

Vanguard Exec Calls Bitcoin a ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access

Vanguard Exec Calls Bitcoin a ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access

Vanguard’s global head of quantitative equity, John Ameriks, said bitcoin BTC$90,079.93 still resembles a speculative collectible more than an asset meant to build long-term wealth, comparing it to a “digital Labubu,” the plush toy that has become a popular collectible. Ameriks’ words came during Bloomberg’s ETFs in Depth conference in New York on Thursday, where…

Figure technology seeks approval for blockchain equity on Solana

Figure technology seeks approval for blockchain equity on Solana

Fintech firm Figure Technology Solutions has submitted another Initial Public Offering (IPO) application to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm, a blockchain-focused firm, is best known for tokenized asset markets and on-chain lending infrastructure. According to the filing, the fintech firm seeks to gain permission to make its own equity available…

Trump Unveils New "Gold" and "Platinum" Cards for Fast-Track U.S. Residency

Trump Unveils New “Gold” and “Platinum” Cards for Fast-Track U.S. Residency

The new Trump Gold and Platinum Cards offer fast-tracked U.S. residency and tax perks in exchange for multimillion-dollar contributions. Applicants contributing $1 million receive expedited permanent residency, though critics warn of a “pay-to-stay” system and vague vetting standards. With a $5 million contribution, holders can spend most of the year in the U.S. without paying…

Crypto Spot Volumes Down 66% From Peak as Next Cycle Leg Nears

Crypto Spot Volumes Down 66% From Peak as Next Cycle Leg Nears

Bitfinex says crypto spot trading activity has fallen sharply this quarter, with volumes down 66% from January’s peak as traders step back amid softer ETF inflows and an uncertain macro backdrop. In a Sunday post on X, the exchange noted that the slowdown mirrors periods seen in earlier market cycles, where extended lulls often “precede…

USDT Issuer Seeks Full Takeover, Invest $1B in Football Club

USDT Issuer Seeks Full Takeover, Invest $1B in Football Club

Tether, the crypto firm behind the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT USDT$1.0002, is aiming to acquire popular Italian football club Juventus FC, boosting its minority stake to 100%. The firm said Friday that it has submitted a binding proposal for majority shareholder Exor’s 65.4% stake in the club in an all-cash offer, according to a Friday…