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The European Central Bank (ECB) has made one thing very clear: cash is here to stay. Speaking on behalf of the ECB, Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said that cash still plays a key role in the economy — not just for everyday payments, but also as a safe way for people to store their

Ripple’s partner SBI Japan is seeking to launch two exchange-traded funds tied to XRP, Bitcoin, and gold. The company made this known in its Q2 2025 report, published on July 31. In a tweet, popular XRP community figure Eri drew attention to the proposed funds, dubbed Digital Gold Crypto ETF and Crypto Asset ETF. SBI

The Smarter Web Company PLC (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF), a London-listed technology and bitcoin treasury firm, has announced the successful completion of a Placing and Subscription, raising a total of $10.7 million (£8.1 million). The Placing, conducted with a well-known institutional investor, generated about $6.9 million (£5,250,000), while a Subscription with a high-net-worth individual

As is well known, the Fed announced its interest rate decision for July last week. In line with expectations, it once again left interest rates unchanged. While FED Chairman Jerome Powell and other members, except for two members, are cautious about interest rate cuts, US President Donald Trump continues to press for interest rate cuts.

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) In the world of rock climbing, athletes don’t simply grab a new ledge and reach out for the next one. First, they put their full weight on the new ledge to ensure it’s solid before aiming higher. Bitcoin BTC$114,306.41 has followed a similar pattern since Friday’s

The Federal Reserve’s September interest rate decision has reached a critical juncture, with an 78.5% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut following the lackluster July nonfarm payroll report.

Investing in cryptocurrencies can yield either a substantial profit or a substantial loss. While there are many investments in both directions, one company made a huge profit on a surprising altcoin. Accordingly, Paradigm, a leading venture capital firm in the cryptocurrency field, made a huge profit from its investment in the altcoin called HYPE. It

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, is accelerating his warnings of an incoming recession, highlighting several troubling indicators that point to a broad-based economic slowdown. According to Zandi, the economy is on the ‘precipice’ of a major downturn, citing recent economic data showing that consumer spending has stalled, while both the construction and manufacturing

South Korea’s leading banks are eyeing faster entry into the crypto and stablecoin markets. The announcement comes as executives around the crypto industry predict upcoming laws at the national level will pave the way for mass issuance of stablecoins and other digital asset services. The move prompts the biggest lenders, including Shinhan, Woori, KEB Hana,