Was Ripple Crypto Just Hacked? XRP Price Targets April Close

Hackers recently compromised xrpl.js libraries but were quickly picked out. XRP price is steady and may break $2.5. Will XRPUSDT reach $10? Top networks like Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum have been hack-proof since launch. While there may be occasional reliability concerns, their source code, libraries, or repositories are rarely compromised. However, this precisely happened with … Read more

BlackRock unveils blockchain-enabled shares for $150B money market fund

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has made additional moves to incorporate blockchain technology into its traditional finance operations. According to an April 28 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firm seeks approval to introduce a blockchain-enabled share class, referred to as “DLT Shares,” tied to its $150 billion money market … Read more

EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Issues Guidelines to Combat Market Abuse in Crypto Assets Under MiCA

On April 29, 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published guidelines to enhance supervisory practices for preventing and detecting market abuse in crypto assets under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). Tailored for National Competent Authorities (NCAs), the guidelines draw on ESMA’s experience with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and address the … Read more

Adapt or Face Extinction as Bitcoin’s Future Looms

Eric Trump, the son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, issued a stark warning to the banking sector on April 30th: evolve or risk becoming obsolete. During his discourse, Trump asserted that the current *financial infrastructure* has faltered, citing “inefficient speed and exorbitant costs.” He emphasized that every operation feasible on the blockchain offers greater … Read more

Eurozone’s economy beats forecasts with 0.4% growth in Q1

The Eurozone economy grew by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2025, doubling what most analysts expected. The data came from Eurostat on Wednesday, showing stronger-than-expected output even as the region deals with pressure from U.S. trade tariffs and sluggish consumer confidence. Most economists, polled by Reuters, had predicted just 0.2% growth for the quarter. … Read more