Vitalik Pushes Pluralistic IDs for Digital Privacy

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a new kind of digital identity system dubbed “pluralistic identity,” arguing it could protect privacy while enabling fair participation in digital life. In a blog post published Sunday, Buterin explored the promise and pitfalls of zero-knowledge (ZK) proof-wrapped IDs, warning that even privacy-preserving systems can carry serious risks if…

Crypto Exchange Bitvavo Secures Dutch MiCA License

Bitvavo has become the latest crypto exchange to be granted a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license by the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets (AFM), allowing it to operate across Europe under the new regulatory framework. Bitvavo co-founder and CEO Mark Nuvelstijn confirmed the news in a statement on Friday and expressed his full support for…

How high can XRP price go?

Key takeaways: XRP is eyeing a 75% breakout from a symmetrical triangle pattern. Whale flows flipped positive in May, signaling renewed accumulation. The $2.34–$2.40 range is a key resistance zone in the short term. XRP (XRP) has risen by around 6.50% in the past 24 hours to reach $2.20 on June 28, its gains driven…

How high can XRP price go?

Key takeaways: XRP is eyeing a 75% breakout from a symmetrical triangle pattern. Whale flows flipped positive in May, signaling renewed accumulation. The $2.34–$2.40 range is a key resistance zone in the short term. XRP (XRP) has risen by around 6.50% in the past 24 hours to reach $2.20 on June 28, its gains driven…

Bitvavo Secures a MiCA License From the Netherlands

Bitvavo is the latest crypto exchange to receive a Markets in Crypto Assets License from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) to operate across the 30 nations in the European Economic Area. Crypto companies have been applying for the licenses since the regulatory regime came into force in December last year. MiCA, which…

Crypto Scammer Gets 8 Years for $40M EmpowerCoin, ECoinPlus, Jet-Coin Fraud

A man at the center of a massive crypto Ponzi scheme will spend nearly eight years behind bars after a federal judge handed down a 97-month prison sentence in Brooklyn on Friday. Dwayne Golden, 57, was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering for his role in orchestrating scams through three digital asset firms, EmpowerCoin,…

Aptos Becomes Top 3 Blockchain for RWA with $540M in Tokenized Assets

Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization on the Aptos blockchain has gained significant momentum in recent months, with the total value of onchain assets surpassing $540 million, driven by multiple deployments from traditional asset managers. The value of RWA deployments on the Aptos network has grown by 57.1% over the past 30 days, reaching $542.3 million, according…

Trump Gives Wishy-Washy Answer when asked about divesting from crypto

US President Donald Trump didn’t answer a reporter’s question on whether he would divest from his family’s crypto ventures in order to ensure passage of key cryptocurrency legislation, saying only that if the US didn’t have crypto, China or other countries would. “Many Democrats have said that they are not going to support crypto bills…

XRP Whale Flows Hint At Repeat 400% If SEC Case Is Resolved

Key takeaways: XRP’s 90-day moving average of whale flows turned positive in May, hinting at renewed interest and a potential breakout setup for Q4. Wallets holding over 1 million XRP hit an all-time high, while mid-tier wallet growth rose 6.2%—signaling strong long-term holder conviction. After peaking at an all-time high of $3.40 in January, XRP…

XRP Rises 3% After Ripple Drops SEC Cross-Appeal

XRP’s price jumped over 3% on Friday just hours after Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the company is dropping its cross-appeal against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and expects the regulator to do the same. “Ripple is dropping our cross-appeal, and the SEC is expected to drop their appeal, as they’ve previously…