BNP Paribas, France’s largest bank (or as Gogol might call it, “a fortress of paper and paranoia”), announced its alliance with 9 other banks to launch Qivalis, a stablecoin venture. Why? Because nothing unites Europe faster than blockchain and the sacred cow of “regulatory compliance.” 🐮
Now, don’t expect them to announce it with a confetti cannon, but Vanguard’s website has quietly updated its Non Vanguard Funds section (because, you know, that’s where the cool stuff goes) under “Digital Assets,” and-drum roll, please-XRP-focused funds are officially available for brokerage clients to purchase. It’s like a party, but you’re allowed to bring your 401(k). 🎉
According to a delightful little nugget of gossip reported on Monday by the ever-informative Kommersant, one Vladimir Chistyukhin, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Russia, mentioned that the powers that be were having a rather serious chinwag about relaxing the regulations surrounding cryptocurrencies. He boldly connected this potential relaxation with the rather unceremonious sanctions imposed on Russia after that little kerfuffle known as the Ukraine invasion in February 2022.
Starting Tuesday, Trust Wallet users can now trade and earn on real-world events-all while maintaining that sweet, sweet self-custody. Yes, you heard that right. You can bet on whether your neighbor’s dog will finally learn to fetch or if the next season of The Bachelor will end in tears (spoiler: it will). All from the cozy confines of your existing Trust Wallet. 🤑
Mauricio recently graced the Bitcoin.com News Podcast with his presence to talk about the market. 🎙️ Brace yourselves for some serious wisdom mixed with a dash of “I told you so.” Here’s the episode for your listening pleasure:
crypto fraud grows like weeds in a monsoon, with scammers feasting on romance, greed, and your garden-variety stupidity.
Oh, the humanity! Cantor Fitzgerald’s dalliance with Solana ETFs marks a pivotal moment-as if Wall Street’s compliance monkeys needed another reason to pat themselves on the back. 🐒
Instead of hoarding more BTC and ETH, these big cheeses are gobbling up XRP ETFs like they’re the last slice of cake at a birthday party. Meanwhile, Solana ETFs are having a bit of a wobble, but don’t you worry-it’s not a full-blown tantrum. 😅
Behold! This cycle, they claim, is different. Forsooth, the stars align: interest rates shall tumble like a drunkard’s dice 🎲, and U.S. regulators, that fickle lot, may finally grace crypto with a tender bureaucratic caress 📜. Long-term investors, not those pesky speculators juggling coins like hot potatoes 💸, shall steer the ship! How noble! 🤹
