... created the XRP Ledger blockchain and the XRP cryptocurrency, designed to facilitate cross-border payments. Fundamentally, Ripple offers solutions for bankers and payment providers focused on real-time settlements. However, the project has been embroiled in a legal battle with the U.S. regulator SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) since 2020. The SEC accused Ripple and its executives of selling XRP tokens as unregistered securities. In July 2023, a court established that retail sales of XRP on exchanges did not violate the ...

... you can do so on major cryptocurrency exchanges (such as Bybit and others), where the token is traded against both fiat currencies and other crypto assets. Notably, the USDC/USDT... ... reserves. Circle publicly reports on USDC’s reserves, holding a significant portion in secure assets (such as US Treasury bonds). The transparency and reliability of these... ... May 2025 is minimal. USDC continues to live up to its designation as a stablecoin, offering a combination of fiat currency reliability and blockchain convenience—qualities...

... startups: decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, and other services will be able to operate legally and compete with banks, offering investors more diverse products and sources of income. However, a liberal approach also carries risks: overly lenient ... ... launch of various crypto products will accelerate. In the near future, exchange-traded funds linked to cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities may arise. For investors, this expands the range of available tools—from stablecoins to DeFi applications. Strengthened ...

... high demand for defense technologies in the venture market. Similar trends are noticeable in the aerospace sector: startups offering innovations for space and national security are increasingly finding support from both venture funds and corporate investors. Biotech and climate startups are coming ... ... Regulators are gradually legalizing new instruments: on June 18, trading in the first exchange-traded crypto ETF (for the XRP token) will start on the Toronto Stock Exchange. At the same time, investors are cautiously optimistic: a number of blockchain ...