Who Gains From Ripple’s New Bank Charter? XRP Holders May Be Last in Line

Ripple won final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to open a national trust bank. The bank charter covers reserves behind its $2.5 billion Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin but assigns XRP no role. XRP holders sit furthest from the charter’s direct benefits. The token trades at $1.31 on BeInCrypto Markets, […]

Britain’s Crypto Licensing Clock Is Already Running Ahead of 2027 Start

TL;DR: The FCA opened its crypto authorisation gateway on September 30 and asks firms planning to continue operating to apply by February 28, 2027. For crypto businesses serving UK customers, next October’s rulebook begins to matter this autumn. The Financial Conduct Authority opened its authorisation gateway on September 30, starting the period in which firms […]

Foundation Identifies Over 23,000 Phishing Attempts

Foundation, the maker of the Passport hardware wallet, has detected over 23,000 phishing email attempts aimed at its users. This alarming figure includes 19,057 emails sent through Mailgun and 1,503 via Google Workspace. As highlighted by crypto commentator @WuBlockchain, the scale of this incident underscores the growing security challenges in the cryptocurrency space. Traders should […]

Sixpence Unveils $10,000 Points Campaign on Robinhood Chain

Sixpence has announced a points campaign on the Robinhood Chain, running from October 26 to November 23, with a total reward pool of $10,000. This initiative aims to engage users with its on-chain money market for tokenized U.S. stocks. The campaign is structured into two periods, each offering $5,000 in rewards. The introduction of this […]

Whale Alert Confirms $179M USDT Transfer to Unknown Wallet

Whale Alert has reported a significant transfer of 179,590,611 USDT (approximately 179,405,633 USD) from OKX to an unknown wallet. This notable movement highlights increased activity in the market, which often precedes shifts in trading dynamics. Such transfers typically signal heightened interest or preparation for large trades, making this development important for traders and market watchers. […]

This Week in Crypto Law (October 25, 2026)

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This Week in Crypto Law This week, regulators and courts focused on the infrastructure surrounding digital assets: […]

Ripple Shares Major Update on National Trust Bank Approval

Ripple amplified a major update concerning the final approval of Ripple National Trust Bank by the USOCC. This approval marks a significant step forward for Ripple’s aspirations in the financial services sector, particularly as the company prepares for the upcoming RippleSwell event. The implications for business liquidity management are substantial, as this new capability could […]

Chainlink Targets $700B Custody Market With CustodySync and Anchorage DeFi Access

Key Takeaways: Chainlink introduced CustodySync, a new solution that connects loan markets in DeFi and qualified custody. The launch partner is Anchorage Digital Bank, with institutional clients able to borrow collateral that stays in Anchorage. According to Chainlink, there are approximately $700 billion of digital assets caged in custodians and could be directed toward onchain […]