Ripple has acquired an equity stake in Flutterwave, a major African fintech company, valued at $3.3 billion. The deal aims to deepen Ripple's presence in Africa's growing cross-border payments market and will see Flutterwave integrate Ripple's stablecoin and XRP Ledger for faster, cheaper transactions.
Ripple has acquired an equity stake in Flutterwave, a major African fintech company, as part of its expansion into the continent's growing cross-border payments market. The deal will see Flutterwave integrate Ripple's stablecoin and XRP Ledger for faster, cheaper transactions.
Flutterwave announced a Series E funding round valuing the company at $3.2 billion, including an investment from Ripple. The deal aims to expand financial services in Africa, addressing challenges in cross-border payments.
Bitcoin's recent rally is linked to a US-Iran framework agreement and the Bank of Japan's upcoming policy meeting. A potential BOJ rate hike and its impact on the yen carry trade could significantly influence BTC's price, alongside ETF demand.
股票研究公司Lynx Equity Strategies指出，SpaceX IPO將為AI晶片和半導體設備公司帶來利多，其中輝達（Nvidia）將是最大贏家，因其在SpaceX的地位穩固且依賴度高。
Germany secured a victory against Curaçao, overcoming an equalizer to win comfortably. Despite Curaçao's spirited performance and historical goal, Germany's superior depth and multiple scorers ensured their progression.
Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced a broad package of economic reforms affecting tourism, foreign trade, investment, and the private sector. The measures aim to liberalize the economy, re-open tourism to new players, reform state import companies, and reduce ministries, while acknowledging US economic pressure and calling for unity.
Stablecoin liquidity on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has nearly doubled in a month, approaching $1 billion, largely due to Ripple's RLUSD. This surge supports Ripple's strategy to position XRPL as a payment rail for AI agents, enabling automated, fast, and rule-enforced transactions, a market projected to reach $183 billion by 2033.
Ripple a dévoilé un kit pour développeurs permettant de créer des agents IA autonomes sur le XRP Ledger. Ces agents pourront gérer des paiements, des abonnements et du trading sans intervention humaine, s'inscrivant dans la tendance croissante de l'IA dans la finance.
Donald Trump stated that Iran's navy, air force, radar, and anti-aircraft defenses are "finished." He also revealed plans to seize Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, and impose full control over its oil and gas markets, drawing parallels to actions taken against Venezuela.
The Epstein scandal continues to unfold with revelations of connections between the convicted sex trafficker and global political and business figures. In Europe, particularly the UK, Prince Andrew faces scrutiny over alleged misconduct and sharing confidential information with Epstein.
US consumer inflation reached a three-year high in May, rising 4.2% year-on-year, driven largely by a more than 60% increase in energy prices. President Trump expressed satisfaction with the report, linking inflation to energy costs and the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Stripe co-founder Saikat Chakrabarti lost his bid for a California congressional seat, failing to advance against candidates backed by Ripple's Chris Larsen. Chakrabarti, a progressive who criticized "tech oligarchs and crypto billionaires," spent nearly $10 million of his own money.
Women in rural Zimbabwe are struggling as police crack down on e-tricycles used for business, demanding registration and licenses that cost nearly $500 annually, far beyond their reach. The crackdown, which began in February 2025, has crippled incomes and forced many to resort to desperate measures to survive.
Ripple has launched its dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, for institutional clients in Turkey through partnerships with local crypto platforms. The move targets Turkey's significant digital asset market, driven by both speculative trading and demand for hedging against currency devaluation.
ABD merkezli Ripple şirketi, dolar destekli sabit coin'i RLUSD'yi Türkiye pazarına sundu. Bitlo, Bitexen ve BiLira aracılığıyla sunulacak RLUSD, Türk şirketlerine küresel likiditeye ulaşma imkanı sağlayacak.
ABD merkezli Ripple, dolar destekli sabit coin'i RLUSD'yi Türkiye pazarına sundu. Bitlo, Bitexen ve BiLira ile yapılan iş birlikleri sayesinde Türk kripto yatırımcıları RLUSD'ye erişebilecek.
Le XRP, token du XRP Ledger, plonge à 1,26 $, son plus bas niveau depuis 16 semaines, avec une perte de 4% en 24h et 22% depuis janvier, alarmando les détenteurs sur la poursuite de la baisse.
XRP faces a market split between traders betting on further decline and investors accumulating amid Ripple's expansion into institutional finance, with spot demand and ETF inflows countering derivatives short selling.
Nearly 20% of India's trucks are off the roads due to diesel shortages and price hikes, severely impacting small operators and increasing freight rates. Oil companies cite localized issues, expecting demand to ease with the monsoon.
Hong Kong can still aim for second place in global IPO fundraising this year, according to Paul Uren of JPMorgan, despite New York potentially taking the top spot. Concerns exist over potential fund outflows due to a large SpaceX IPO.
Global markets rally on Middle East peace hopes, while NATO considers redeploying its mission to Iraq. Diplomatic efforts intensify with Pakistan mediating Iran-US talks, and the EU mulls sanctions over Strait of Hormuz blockades. Meanwhile, violence persists in Lebanon and concerns grow over oil shortages.
Un trader a misé 224 000 dollars sur Deribit, pariant sur la stabilité du XRP jusqu'à fin juin. La stratégie, une vente de straddle, encaisse la prime mais expose à des pertes illimitées si le cours s'écarte du prix d'exercice de 1,4 dollar.
The IMF has advised UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to maintain spending limits, warning against caving to demands for government support. The advice, while milder than previous rebukes, urges focus on controlling welfare costs and efficiency in public services. The article questions the untouchability of pensioner benefits compared to those for younger generations and those in work.
