The Bank of Thailand warns that more accounts may be frozen in an effort to combat online scams and recover stolen funds. Over 3 million accounts have already been frozen, impacting vulnerable groups and innocent victims while measures to address the situation are being implemented.

Bitcoin’s weekly Bollinger Bands have coiled to their tightest levels on record—quiet like a library, tense like a drawstring—often a prelude to a forceful move when volatility snaps back.
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Ripple is accelerating institutional DeFi as the XRP Ledger hits $1 billion in monthly stablecoin volumes, unlocks real-world asset momentum, and builds compliant blockchain credit infrastructure.
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Robert Kiyosaki warns against job insecurity due to government shutdowns and economic uncertainty, promoting entrepreneurship and asset ownership as paths to financial freedom. He emphasizes the need for financial literacy and investing in alternatives like gold, silver, and bitcoin.

A groundbreaking transatlantic initiative is fueling institutional blockchain adoption, spotlighting stablecoins, tokenized assets, regulatory alignment, and cross-border finance, with Ripple positioned to shape global standards and accelerate digital growth.
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SWIFT is exploring the integration of its messaging system with Ethereum's Layer 2 solution, Linea, as part of a trial involving major global banks. This could significantly impact the interbank payments landscape and signal a shift in how traditional finance approaches blockchain technology.

The crypto market faced a significant downturn this week, losing $240 billion as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP experienced steep declines. Bitcoin led with a 5.5% drop, while Ethereum fell 11%. Most altcoins also saw losses, though a few outliers gained.

The stablecoin market rose by $3.969 billion, nearing the $300 billion mark, led by Tether's USDT growth. While some stablecoins like Circle's USDC declined, others like Ethena's USDe and Paypal's PYUSD surged, signaling ongoing momentum in the sector.

Twelve dormant bitcoin wallets, inactive for nearly a decade, recently transferred a total of 294.56 BTC (about $32.24 million) back into circulation, marking a significant resurgence of old coins.

Terawulf Inc. plans to raise $3 billion for data center expansion, bolstered by Google's $3.2 billion support. This move illustrates the integration of cryptocurrency mining with the growing AI demands, highlighting tech companies' interest in crypto infrastructure.

Bitcoin.com developers Vitalik Marincenko and Shreyansh Pandey secured second place at ETHTokyo 2025 with their AI tool, Prompt Piper, promoting cost-efficient and socially responsible technology in a growing hackathon ecosystem.

The ECB's digital euro trials demonstrate strong potential for payment innovation and financial inclusion, with plans for a second testing phase in 2026 to expand its reach and efficiency amidst broad market support.

Bitcoin’s brute computational engine is flexing harder than ever, as the network packed on a staggering 111 exahash per second (EH/s) in just eight days—catapulting the hashrate to a jaw-dropping 1,107 EH/s. Whatever’s powering this beast, it’s pushing the network into uncharted territory.

Bitcoin and ether ETFs experienced significant outflows of $258 million and $251 million, respectively, primarily driven by heavy withdrawals from Fidelity and Bitwise. This marks an ongoing decline in the crypto ETF market, raising investor concerns.