NYSE-Parent to Explore New Products Using Stablecoins, Tokenized Funds With Circle
The two firms will explore potential applications of USDC and money market fund token USYC in derivatives exchanges, clearinghouses and other operations.
Ripple Partners With Chipper Cash to Boost Payments in Africa Using XRP
Ripple today said it was partnering with Chipper Cash, a payments provider serving across Africa, to support cross-border payments into the continent using Ripple Payments. Ripple Payments uses XRP, to enable quicker, cheaper, and more efficient cross-border transactions compared to traditional financial systems using RippleNet. Chipper Cash which boasts five million customers across nine African countries, said the move will allow consumers to speedily receive funds from around the world round the clock - a process that's otherwise expensive and cumbersome for users. “Our partnership with Chipper Cash marks a key milestone in the expansion of Ripple’s business in Africa," said Reece Merrick, Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, at Ripple, in a prepared statement. "Consumers and businesses across the continent are increasingly recognizing the potential of blockchain technology, and we are excited to bring our crypto-enabled payments solution to our partners in the region,” Ripple’s partnership with Chipper Cash builds on its growing presence in Africa, which began with a collaboration with Onafriq, a payments network connecting African markets, in 2023. XRP prices are down 4.5% in the past 24 hours alongside a market-wide drop.
Polymarket, UMA Communities Lock Horns After $7M Ukraine Bet Resolves
The bet was resolved as 'yes' despite no official agreement, leading to suspicions of manipulation by a large UMA token holder, but Polymarket defended the UMA voting process.

Bitcoin Whales Bought $11B of BTC in Two Weeks as Confidence Grew, Glassnode Says
Whales are boosting their coin stashes, showing confidence in BTC's prospects despite lingering macroeconomic uncertainty.
Trump SEC Pick Paul Atkins’ Crypto Ties Draw Sen. Warren’s Ire Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
In a recent financial disclosure, Atkins admitted to owning up to $6 million in crypto-related assets.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Trump’s New Tariff Threat Fails to Budge Bitcoin
Your day-ahead look for March 27, 2025

Strategy, Metaplanet Double Down on Bitcoin–Which Meme Coins Will Gain From $BTC’s Return to $90K?
Bitcoin ($BTC) remains THE cryptocurrency to buy even if it took a nosedive in recent weeks. As it slowly but surely climbs back to $90K, $BTC received stronger commitment over the long term from two of the most recognized Bitcoin treasuries. Meme coins are expected to benefit from this too, but we’ll get to that […]

Major Crypto Discussions Ahead: SEC Announces 4 Roundtables
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying its campaign to promote crypto adoption and regulation by scheduling four public roundtables over the next three months. In a press release dated March 25th and published on its official website, the SEC aims to cover key issues in regulation in trading, asset custody, DeFi, and tokenization. […]

Like DOGE, XRP Going Vertical Is a Good Indicator of Market Froth, Bitcoin Peaks
Since 2017, XRP has tended to surge in late stages of the bitcoin bull run, marking a point where BTC ultimately peaked.
VARA Is Focused on Consumer Protection for Tokenization Efforts in Dubai, Senior Official Says
VARA is closely watching real-world tokenization in the city and making sure consumers are protected.