Hyperliquid Whale Reloads $121M Bitcoin Short at 10x Leverage
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The elusive “Hyperliquid whale,” known for massive leveraged trades on the decentralized exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid, has reloaded on a significant bitcoin ( BTC) short as of Oct. 20, 2025. Hyperliquid Whale Bets Big Against Bitcoin Again According to onchain data tied to the Ethereum address “0xb317D”—a wallet long associated with the “Hyperunit whale”—the trader currently […]

Gemini Builds Momentum After XRP Success With New Solana Credit Card
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Building on the success of its XRP card, Gemini has unveiled a Solana credit card edition that fuses spending with staking, offering high crypto cashback and expanding real-world blockchain use across mainstream consumer finance. Gemini Pushes Forward After XRP Card Boom With Solana Staking Rewards Momentum around crypto-integrated payment tools continues to accelerate as Gemini […]

$3M XRP Heist Rips Through Multiple Chains After Cold Wallet Turns out Hot
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A $3 million XRP theft has rattled investors after hackers reportedly breached what was believed to be a secure wallet, moving the stolen assets through complex blockchain routes that reveal unsettling vulnerabilities across the digital finance ecosystem. Inside the $3M XRP Heist That Exploited a ‘Cold’ Wallet That Wasn’t Crypto thefts targeting XRP holders are […]

Coinbase CEO Slams Misconception That Crypto Is Too Pricey for New Investors
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is shattering the myth that crypto is only for the wealthy, declaring that anyone can invest with just a few dollars—reframing affordability and unlocking a new wave of inclusive participation in digital finance. Coinbase CEO Declares Crypto for Everyone With Micro-Investment Strategy Misunderstandings about the affordability of cryptocurrency investing continue to […]

Evernorth to Go Public as First $1 Billion ‘Active’ XRP‑Linked Investment Vehicle
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Evernorth, a Nevada‑based company, announced it will go public in Q1 2026 with an “active” XRP‑linked investment initiative. The company, which will launch with $1 billion, will focus on acquiring XRP and growing its treasury by leveraging diverse activities and opportunities. Evernorth to Pioneer Active XRP-Linked Investment Options for Institutional Investors The Facts: Evernorth, a […]

Austria’s 21bitcoin Launches Europe-First Bitcoin-Backed Loan Pilot With VR Bank and Sopra
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21bitcoin operator FIOR Digital GmbH has launched a Europe‑first pilot project with Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG and Sopra Financial Technology GmbH to develop a regulatory-compliant bitcoin-backed lending white‑label solution, announced October 20, 2025. The consortium will run the pilot from Salzburg and partner banks’ sites, combining 21bitcoin’s custody and user-experience capabilities with VR Bank […]

BEEAH Partners With Hashgraph Group to Launch Decentralized Digital Identity Platform
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