Author: Roland Guirdonan

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A North Carolina resident loses $3 million in XRP due to a hack of his Ellipal hardware wallet

October 20, 2025 2 mins read

Brandon LaRoque, a retired man, recently said that he lost all his cryptocurrency savings, over 1.2 million XRP, due to a hacking incident involving his Ellipal cold wallet. This loss is more than $3 million according to current market prices. LaRoque, involved in cryptocurrency since 2017, shared his experience in a YouTube video. He expressed his shock and sadness about suddenly losing all his life savings. The breach occurred on

Global Blockchain Show 2025 to Spotlight Web3 Innovation in Abu Dhabi

October 15, 2025 4 mins read

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Global Blockchain Show 2025 will take place at the prestigious Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi from December 10–11, 2025, bringing together the world’s top Web3 and blockchain specialists. Considered one of the leading conferences for decentralized innovation globally, the event will showcase creative ideas, stimulating conversations, and revolutionary solutions driving the next wave of digital transformation. Supported by the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau

Bybit x Block Scholes Report: Derivatives Show Fragility Despite BTC and Gold Strength

October 13, 2025 2 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released its latest Bybit x Block Scholes Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report in collaboration with Block Scholes. The latest edition reveals that, despite Bitcoin and gold pushing to new highs, derivatives indicators point to lingering caution beneath the surface. Key Highlights Perpetual swap open interest has declined since the rally, signaling profit-taking rather than fresh conviction. Despite Bitcoin’s new peak at $125,000 and

Systango Launches GenAI Studio to Fast-Track AI Adoption for UK Businesses

October 2, 2025 3 mins read

Systango – an AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud Partner recognized for its expertise in Generative AI Services – announced the launch of its GenAI Studio, a UK-based business accelerator built to help enterprises move beyond AI curiosity to unlocking real-world business value in as little as 12 weeks. Unlike generic training initiatives or toolkits, the accelerator provides end-to-end guidance: from identifying priority use cases to prototyping, deploying, and scaling AI responsibly

Republic plans to tokenize Animoca Brands’ equity on Solana

October 1, 2025 3 mins read

Republic, a leading global investment platform, today announced that it plans to tokenize equity of Animoca Brands, a global Web3 leader. This initiative will provide a new avenue for global investors to gain exposure to Animoca Brands, which boasts a vast portfolio of over 600 leading Web3 investments, and leverages tokenization and blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers. Animoca Brands’ shares are currently not listed on a public exchange,

Phemex Unveils Promotion to Cut Costs on Fiat-to-Crypto Deposits Globally

September 27, 2025 1 min read

 Phemex, the most efficient crypto exchange, has announced a limited-time promotion designed to make fiat onboarding and large-scale deposits more accessible and cost-effective. The campaign introduces reduced fees for both new users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and high-volume depositors worldwide, reinforcing the platform’s commitment to efficient digital asset trading. Key Incentives: The promotion runs from September 19 to October 20, 2025, with discounts applied automatically during the deposit process. By easing

KuCoin Futures Implements Trading Upgrade for Improved Execution and Risk Management

September 22, 2025 3 mins read

KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency platform built on trust, is proud to announce that KuCoin Futures has rolled out an integrated system upgrade tailored to professional and high-frequency trading needs. It emphasizes faster execution, more reliable risk controls, efficient capital use, and a smoother user experience. The update optimizes key stages in the trading process and adds four features: Pre-Market Futures, Hedge Mode, One-Tap Reverse, and Market Close. These reduce

Project 0 Launches First Multi-Venue, DeFi Native Prime Broker on Solana

September 13, 2025 2 mins read

Revolutionary unified margin protocol eliminates capital inefficiencies and enables portfolio-wide risk management Project 0, the first DeFi-native prime broker, today announced its official launch on Solana. Serving as a trustless prime broker for decentralized finance, Project 0 addresses critical capital inefficiency issues that have long plagued the DeFi ecosystem while unlocking unprecedented composability across multiple venues. Traditional DeFi lending protocols operate in isolation, requiring users to overcollateralize positions separately across

Trump-Backed WLFI Lists on HTX, Paving the Way for Inclusive and Compliant Finance

September 5, 2025 4 mins read

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a pioneering project backed by the Trump family, officially launched on HTX on September 1. This landmark moment is more than just a token launch—it signals the start of a new chapter in regulated and inclusive crypto finance. HTX became the first major exchange to list WLFI, with spot trading going live at 12:00 (UTC) on September 1. Three Core Pillars Redefine Crypto Finance Rather than

The SEC and Ripple Labs jointly request to dismiss their respective appeals

August 18, 2025 1 min read

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs are still fighting in court, but they have both agreed to drop their appeals, which means the case is getting closer to being resolved. James Filan, the defense counsel, sent this update. He said that the SEC has sent a status report to the Court of Appeals on this new information. In July, both the SEC and Ripple asked the

Fundamental Global files a $5 billion shelf registration to support its Ethereum treasury strategy

August 11, 2025 1 min read

Fundamental Global, a financial services company on Nasdaq, has recently submitted a $5 billion shelf registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move is part of its plan to significantly increase its investments in Ethereum (ETH). The company plans to change its name to FG Nexus and wants to become the biggest corporate owner of ETH, aiming for a significant 10% share in the Ethereum network.

DEXT Up 36% in One Month as Traders Turn to Utility Tokens With Real Use Cases

August 9, 2025 2 mins read

DEXT, the native token of DEXTools, has gained 36% over the past month, drawing renewed interest amid growing demand for utility-driven assets. The rally follows an active period for the project, with new integrations, an expanding user base, and sustained deflationary pressure through token burns. Uptick in Price Follows Steady Platform Growth DEXTools continues to attract consistent usage across the DeFi space, with over 20 millionmonthly visits and activity on more than 124 blockchains.