By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Crypto markets rallied in the past 24 hours, with the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index rising 5.3% as fresh U.S. policy signals and regulatory clarity supported risk appetite across the sector. Bitcoin gained a relatively muted 1.3% to $116,500. The rally took off after President Donald Trump signed an executive order opening 401(k) retirement plans to a broader range of investments, including cryptocurrencies. The order directs the Department of Labor and Securities and Exchange Commission to publish new guidance for retirement accounts.…
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Crpyto Exchange Binance Said to Adds Spanish Bank BBVA for Off-Exchange Custody: FT
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume traded, enlisted Spain’s third-largest bank, BBVA, to provide custody services as it looks to improve protection for customers by isolating their assets from any disruption that might occur to the trading platform, the Financial Times reported. The custody arrangement separates trading activities from the funds backing the transactions by parking client assets in U.S. Treasuries held by BBVA. Binance then accepts the Treasuries as margin for trading, the FT said, citing people familiar with the process. If Binance were to fail, funds would…
Transactions Hit Record High as Staking, SEC Clarity Fuel ETH Rally
Shaurya is the Co-Leader of the CryptoX tokens and data team in Asia with a focus on crypto derivatives, DeFi, market microstructure, and protocol analysis. Shaurya holds over $1,000 in BTC, ETH, SOL, AVAX, SUSHI, CRV, NEAR, YFI, YFII, SHIB, DOGE, USDT, USDC, BNB, MANA, MLN, LINK, XMR, ALGO, VET, CAKE, AAVE, COMP, ROOK, TRX, SNX, RUNE, FTM, ZIL, KSM, ENJ, CKB, JOE, GHST, PERP, BTRFLY, OHM, BANANA, ROME, BURGER, SPIRIT, and ORCA. He provides over $1,000 to liquidity pools on Compound, Curve, SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, BurgerSwap, Orca, AnySwap, SpiritSwap, Rook…
Winklevoss twins invest in Trump family-linked mining venture American Bitcoin
Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have made an undisclosed investment in American Bitcoin Corp., a mining firm partly owned by US President Donald Trump’s sons Eric and Donald Jr. Speaking to Bloomberg, Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot said the… Source CryptoX Portal
Dogecoin Surges 8% as Whale Buying Signals Bullish Breakout
Shaurya is the Co-Leader of the CoinDesk tokens and data team in Asia with a focus on crypto derivatives, DeFi, market microstructure, and protocol analysis. Shaurya holds over $1,000 in BTC, ETH, SOL, AVAX, SUSHI, CRV, NEAR, YFI, YFII, SHIB, DOGE, USDT, USDC, BNB, MANA, MLN, LINK, XMR, ALGO, VET, CAKE, AAVE, COMP, ROOK, TRX, SNX, RUNE, FTM, ZIL, KSM, ENJ, CKB, JOE, GHST, PERP, BTRFLY, OHM, BANANA, ROME, BURGER, SPIRIT, and ORCA. He provides over $1,000 to liquidity pools on Compound, Curve, SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, BurgerSwap, Orca, AnySwap, SpiritSwap, Rook…
Trump Signs 2 Executive Orders That Could Boost Crypto Markets
Two sweeping executive orders promise to transform U.S. finance, with President Donald Trump fortifying banking freedoms and unlocking cryptocurrency access in retirement accounts for millions seeking greater diversification and financial independence. 2 Executive Orders Could Reshape US Finance With Banking Protections and Crypto in Retirement White House crypto czar David Sacks highlighted on Aug. 7 […] Source CryptoX Portal
Ripple Strikes $200M Deal With Rail to Dominate Global Stablecoin Payments
Ripple aims to build the world’s most advanced stablecoin payments network through its $200 million Rail acquisition, targeting global infrastructure, real-time settlement, and institutional-grade compliance. Ripple Acquiring Rail to Build the Ultimate Stablecoin Payments Powerhouse Ripple announced on Aug. 7, 2025, that it will acquire Rail, a payments infrastructure platform focused on stablecoin transactions, in […] Source CryptoX Portal
Vitalik Buterin Backs ETH Treasury Firms But Warns Of Risks
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has thrown support behind so-called Ether treasury companies, but warned the trend could spiral into an “overleveraged game” if not handled responsibly. In an interview with the Bankless podcast released on Thursday, Buterin said the growing number of public companies buying and holding Ether (ETH) was valuable as they expose the token to a broader range of investors. “There’s definitely valuable services that are being provided there,” Buterin said. He added that companies buying into ETH treasury firms instead of holding the token directly gives people…
Ripple v SEC: Case Officially Over, Appeals Dropped, XRP Eyes Breakout
XRP shatters legal shackles as the SEC case finally closes, unlocking Ripple’s full-scale expansion, regulatory clarity for crypto, and a tidal wave of market momentum. Ripple v SEC Case Has Ended, XRP Leaves Behind 5 Years of Uncertainty The lengthy legal standoff between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
Donald Trump Signs Order Letting Crypto Into 401(k) Retirement Plans
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to allow crypto investments in 401(k) retirement plans, opening the gates for millions of dollars to flow into the asset class. The order, which also allows for private equity investments, is poised to dramatically widen the scope of what retirement plan providers can direct funds to. This in turn could help crypto prices while further integrating digital assets with the broader financial system. “Alternative assets, such as private equity, real estate, and digital assets, offer competitive returns and diversification benefits,” a…