SoFi Bank to start using Bitcoin for cross-border payments
SoFi will enable instant cross-border transfers using Bitcoin and UMA. Transfers will convert USD to Bitcoin via Lightning, then to local currency. The service will first launch in Mexico with…
BTC slips 1.1% to $116K as traders brace for August weakness
Crypto markets show a split between institutional bulls and retail bears. Prediction markets signal a bearish end to August for Bitcoin. Derivatives data shows caution, with funding rates turning negative.…
NEO price dips 7% as Binance ends support for Neo Legacy Network
The exchange has confirmed plans to halt deposits and withdrawals on Neo Legacy. The phase-out will begin on August 25, with a complete shutdown scheduled for October 15. NEO has…
Top 10 Crypto Cards for 2025 (Updated)
What Are Crypto Cards? Crypto cards include credit, debit, and prepaid cards, which allow holders to spend their digital assets in their everyday life. These cards are typically issued by…
Ripple CTO highlights XRPL’s maturity and flexibility for next-generation of global finance
Ripple CTO says XRPL’s maturity, low fees, and flexibility make it ideal for future global finance. XRPL offers a permissionless design with optional regulated features for broad financial use cases.…
GeckoPulse: Another Major Milestone for Liquid Stakers
Liquid Staking Is Legal? The SEC has recently announced that liquid staking operations do not include securities, as part of its latest crypto guidance. The regulatory agency confirm...
SEC staff statement on liquid staking may pave way for staking in spot Ether ETFs
SEC staff said certain liquid staking activities do not constitute the sale of securities in a new clarification. The statement clarifies that “Staking Receipt Tokens” do not need to be…
Coinbase and JPMorgan Chase partner for crypto integration
JPMorgan Chase cards can be used for crypto purchases on Coinbase this fall. Chase rewards points will be redeemable for USDC starting in 2026. JPMorgan Chase accounts to link directly…
Hyperliquid plans automated refunds for users affected by API outage
Hyperliquid API outage halted trading for over 30 minutes. Frontend crash revealed DeFi’s centralised weak points. Automated refunds planned for affected users. Hyperliquid, a fast-growing decentralised exchange built on its…
US SEC announces approval of in-kind redemptions for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
US SEC has approved “in-kind” redemptions for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, allowing direct BTC/ETH share creation. This move aligns US policy with Hong Kong, which has allowed in-kind redemptions for…