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ECB reiterates need for a digital euro to counter influence of US dollar-based stablecoins

European Central Bank (ECB) Chief Economist Philip Lane has reiterated the need for a digital euro, emphasizing its role in mitigating risks from stablecoins and reducing reliance on US payment firms, Bloomberg News reported on March 20.  Lane said at a conference in Cork, Ireland,...

Strategy secures $711M from stock offering to fuel Bitcoin buying spree

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, revealed that it secured over $700 million from a recent preferred stock offering designed to purchase more Bitcoin. On March 21, the firm confirmed the sale of 8.5 million shares of its Series A Perpetual STRF Preferred Stock. Each share was priced at $85...

Eric Trump joins Bitcoin firm Metaplanet’s advisory board, stock up 17%

Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has appointed Eric Trump, the son of US President Donald Trump, to its newly formed Strategic Board of Advisors. Metaplanet announced Trump’s appointment on March 21, confirming that he will join as the first official member of the new advisory board. The board aims to unite influential...

Ripple files trademark for ‘Ripple Custody’ in digital asset expansion push

Ripple is advancing its position in digital asset custody with a trademark filing for “Ripple Custody” at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application was submitted on Feb. 25 but has yet to be assigned to an examiner. The filing aligns with Ripple’s broader strategy to...

Crypto.com reports $1.5B revenue in 2024 to become the third largest exchange

Crypto.com recorded a staggering $1.5 billion in revenue during 2024, with CEO Kris Marszalek attributing the growth to strong trading activity from its 140 million users. The exchange’s operational efficiency helped generate approximately $1 billion in gross profit after covering salaries and other expenses. Amid the impressive revenue figures,...