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Crypto Kidnapping in Belgium: Court Jails Three for Abducting Investor’s Wife

On July 4, 2025, the Brussels Criminal Court sentenced three individuals to 12 years in prison each for kidnapping the wife of Belgian crypto investor Stéphane Winkel.

Five more public companies go all-in on Bitcoin

The corporate world is catching a serious case of Bitcoin fever, and it’s spreading fast.

Ripple’s Regulatory Moves Bolster XRP’s Institutional Outlook Amid ETF Momentum

Ripple’s application for a U.S. national banking license—placing its RLUSD stablecoin and XRP services under OCC supervision—marks a strategic push to enhance regulatory compliance and institutional trust.

On the same day, the SEC’s approval of Grayscale’s multi-asset ETF, which includes XRP, further legitimizes the asset by offering regulated exposure to a broader class of investors.

These parallel developments signal XRP’s deepening integration with traditional finance.

A banking license would not only elevate RLUSD as a credible stablecoin but also indirectly reinforce XRP’s utility in cross-border settlements.

Meanwhile, ETF inclusion boosts XRP’s accessibility and potential liquidity, paving the way for increased institutional engagement.

Still, regulatory uncertainty could temper near-term adoption momentum. Delays in approvals or legal ambiguity around XRP’s classification may pose hurdles.

In 2025, XRP is projected to trade between $2.10 and $2.35, assuming steady institutional traction and regulatory clarity.

Solana, buoyed by its expanding DeFi and NFT infrastructure and potential for staking ETF inclusion, could reach $400–$500 under bullish conditions, though broader market risks may cap gains closer to $300–$350.

As always, investors should exercise caution and diligence amid persistent crypto volatility.

Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research

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DeFi Development Corp Stock Surges After $2.7M Solana Purchase

DeFi Development Corp bought 17,760 Solana (SOL) tokens for $2.72 million. The average price per token was $153.10.

ECB wants to use central bank money for crypto transactions

The European Central Bank just dropped a bombshell on the financial world. They announced a plan to use central bank money for distributed ledger technology transactions. What a time to be alive!

SEC gives green light to Grayscale’s new crypto ETF

Grayscale just scored a major victory. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission finally gave the thumbs-up for Grayscale to turn its Digital Large-Cap Fund into a full-fledged crypto ETF.

Solana’s wallet activity is on fire, something big is coming?

Solana’s been doing a little dance lately. On July 1st, SOL took a modest 2.61% dip, trimming some of its weekly gains.

How to pump your stocks by 957%? Buy Ethereum, says BitMine

BitMine Immersion Technologies raised $250 million to stepping into Ethereum treasury holdings.

Bybit announces Bybit.eu, Europe’s new full-compliant crypto exchange

Bybit just rolled out a slick new platform, Bybit.eu, tailor-made for Europe’s crypto users. This isn’t some half-baked side project.

DOJ Seizes $40K in USDT from Trump-Vance Scam With Help from Tether

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recovered $40,300 in Tether (USDT) after scammers posed as officials from the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee.