Blockchain could be headed for ‘ChatGPT moment’ in adoption: Citigroup

Blockchain could be headed for ‘ChatGPT moment’ in adoption: Citigroup

Citi predicts the stablecoin supply will remain US dollar-denominated, with non-US countries likely using CBDCs instead. Regulatory changes could be the catalyst to spark significant adoption of stablecoins and blockchain tech in 2025, according to investment banking giant Citigroup. “2025 has the potential to be blockchain’s ‘ChatGPT’ moment for adoption in the financial and public…

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SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF

SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF

The ETF is waiting for US regulatory approval alongside roughly 70 other proposed crypto funds. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on whether to approve a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding Polkadot’s native token, regulatory filings show.  According to an April 24 filing, the regulator has extended its deadline for…

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US President’s planned dinner for TRUMP memecoin holders triggers 52% price surge — Will it last?

US President’s planned dinner for TRUMP memecoin holders triggers 52% price surge — Will it last?

President Trump’s announcement of an exclusive dinner with the top 220 holders of his memecoin triggered a price pump, but data questions its sustainability. Official Trump (TRUMP) jumped 52% on April 23 after the announcement of an exclusive in-person dinner for the top tokenholders with US President Donald Trump. For some crypto advocates, this marks…

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What are XRP futures and how to invest in them?

What are XRP futures and how to invest in them?

XRP futures let you speculate on the price of XRP without owning the token. Here’s how they work, who they’re for and how to start investing. If you’re following developments in the cryptocurrency market, you’ve likely noticed that Coinbase Derivatives has introduced XRP futures contracts to its US derivatives exchange. This move is part of…

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Why is the crypto market up today?

Why is the crypto market up today?

The crypto market is up today, reflecting investors’ optimism for the de-escalation of the US-China tariff standoff and TOTAL’s strong technical setup. Key catalysts driving the crypto market up today include: Optimism over easing US-China trade-war tensions. A “short squeeze” in the derivatives market, with over $540 million in short liquidations in the past 24…

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Coinbase Derivatives lists XRP futures

Coinbase Derivatives lists XRP futures

The futures contracts are regulated by the US CFTC and add to a growing list of crypto derivatives products available for retail and institutional investors. Coinbase has listed futures contracts for the XRP token on its US derivatives exchange, the cryptocurrency platform said on April 21. The contracts are overseen by the US Commodity Futures…

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