U.S. Congress Approves Genius Act—Turning Stablecoins into Regulated Payment Tools

Known as the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act), this landmark law signed by President Trump on July 18, 2025 sets the first-ever federal framework for regulation of payment stablecoins in the U.S.

July 21, 2025

U.S. Congress Approves Genius Act—Turning Stablecoins into Regulated Payment Tools

July 21, 2025

General

U.S. Congress Approves Genius Act—Turning Stablecoins into Regulated Payment Tools

By: Armar Josh

July 9, 2025

Blockchain

XRP Ledger Enters the Cosmos: What the XRPL Sidechain Means for XRP’s Future

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) just got a major upgrade — and it could be one of the biggest steps in Ripple's evolution since XRP first launched. A newly developed XRPL sidechain, built on the Cosmos SDK, has officially gone live, unlocking smart contract support, Ethereum compatibility, and deep interoperability with the Cosmos ecosystem — all while keeping XRP as its native token. This move could redefine how developers build on XRPL and unlock serious price potential for XRP itself.

By: Armar Josh

July 1, 2025

Web3

Robinhood’s Crypto Gambit: Blockchain Ambitions and Tokenized Stocks Redefine Retail Investing

Robinhood, the trading platform that revolutionized commission-free stock trading, is now making its most audacious move yet—transforming into a full-fledged crypto-native financial powerhouse. In a sweeping announcement at its “To Catch a Token” event in Cannes, France, the company unveiled a trifecta of innovations: a proprietary Layer 2 blockchain, the launch of tokenized U.S. stocks, and a broader crypto suite aimed at reshaping global retail investing.

By: Armar Josh

June 26, 2025

General

Fed Chair Powell Gives U.S. Banks the Green Light to Serve the Crypto Industry

In a landmark policy clarification, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed that U.S. banks are now permitted to offer services to Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency sector so long as they adhere to proper risk management and consumer protection protocols.

By: Armar Josh

June 20, 2025

General

Solana DEX Jupiter Pauses DAO Voting Amid Breakdown in Trust

What Happened • Jupiter, the top DEX aggregator on Solana, has halted all governance (DAO) voting until the end of 2025, planning to reintroduce a revamped model in 2026 • This includes a freeze on new DAO-funded workgroups and locking most of its treasury through the pause.

By: Armar Josh

June 18, 2025

General

Another XRP ETF Comes to Canada as 3iQ Launches XRPQ on Toronto Stock Exchange

Toronto, June 18, 2025 — Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ has officially launched a new XRP-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), XRPQ, on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). The move marks another milestone in the growing institutional adoption of XRP and expands investor access to regulated crypto products in North America.

By: Armar Josh