Crypto.com Introduces Stock and ETF Trading for U.S. Users with 3% Bonus

Crypto.com debuts its stock and ETF trading platform for U.S. users, enabling zero-commission trades, fractional shares, and securities transfers directly in its app. A 3% bonus incentive is available for early adopters transferring securities, with plans for nationwide rollout on the horizon.
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MARA CEO Suggests Retail Investors ‘Hodl’ Bitcoin Long-Term 

Thiel also highlights factors driving Bitcoin’s future growth, including increased accessibility through major financial institutions, the potential establishment of a US Bitcoin reserve, and a more favorable regulatory environment.
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Ripple Exec Says Middle East is Building the Future of Finance – Oil Money Coming to XRP?

The head of Ripple’s business interests in the Middle East & Africa, Reece Merrick, region shared a positive balance on the company’s effort to expand its footprint and increase adoption of blockchain technology, stablecoins, and XRP in the continent. In a post on his X account, Merrick emphasized that an environment of “progressive regulations” has […]
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XRP Surpasses USDT Securing Third Place with a $141B Market Cap

XRP’s market cap has surged to $141 billion, once again overtaking USDT and regaining the third spot in cryptocurrency rankings. This growth is driven by increased whale activity, Ripple’s release of 500 million XRP from escrow, and substantial trading volumes on South Korea’s Upbit exchange, indicating rising investor interest.
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Phishing and Private Key Theft Made Attackers Most Money in 2024

Blockchain security breaches surged in 2024, with phishing attacks causing $1.05 billion in losses across 296 incidents. Ethereum and BSC were the most targeted chains, while private key theft ranked second on the list. Explore insights from CertiK’s analysis on the growing crypto security challenges.
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