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Moscow Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Trading: What It Means for Crypto
The Moscow Exchange is preparing to launch Bitcoin trading for Russian citizens, with testing already underway. This milestone signals growing institutional acceptance of crypto and could serve as a template for other emerging markets exploring regulated digital asset trading.
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Standard Chartered Adds Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin to Custody
Standard Chartered has launched custody for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger and is partnering with LMAX to enable its use as trading collateral. The move signals growing institutional confidence in stablecoins and strengthens Ripple’s position in the digital asset market.
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Evernorth Lists on Nasdaq With 473M XRP and Ex-Coinbase Executive
Evernorth has landed on Nasdaq with a 473 million XRP treasury and a former Coinbase Asset Management executive leading its lending and DeFi strategy. The listing offers traditional investors a regulated way to gain exposure to XRP through public markets.
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USDC DEX Trading Hits $40B as DeFi Outpaces Banks
USDC saw a massive $40.2 billion in trading volume on decentralized exchanges during weekends in Q3—while traditional banks were closed. This milestone highlights the unstoppable rise of DeFi and the growing demand for 24/7 financial services.
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Chainlink Price Set for 10% Rally After Record ETF Inflow
Chainlink price jumped 4% to $13.36 after its ETF recorded a $9.48M inflow, its second-largest ever. Analysts now see a potential 10% rally on the horizon as institutional demand strengthens.
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Evernorth Holdings Jumps 5% on Nasdaq Debut as XRP Goes Public
Evernorth Holdings climbed 5% on its Nasdaq debut, becoming one of the first publicly traded XRP treasury firms. The listing signals growing institutional confidence in crypto and offers traditional investors a new, regulated way to gain exposure to XRP.
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US Stablecoin Accounting Rules: Corporate Adoption Boost?
Proposed FASB accounting rules could treat qualifying stablecoins as cash on corporate balance sheets, potentially unlocking trillions in corporate adoption. Tempo’s report explains what direct redemption rights mean for treasury teams.
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China’s National Blockchain Network: What It Means for Crypto
China has announced a national blockchain infrastructure project to modernize its economy, but Bitcoin and decentralized cryptocurrencies remain excluded. This move reinforces the country’s CBDC ambitions while highlighting the growing divide between state-controlled and permissionless blockchain networks.