Financial Guides

The stablecoin sector entered a new phase in September 2025 when Tether announced USAT (USA₮)—its first fully U.S.-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin. More than a product launch, USAT represents a strategic shift by the world’s largest stablecoin issuer toward formal alignment with American financial regulation. In an industry long criticized for operating in regulatory gray zones, USAT...

President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve has stirred strong reactions across financial and political circles. A familiar face at the Fed and a seasoned Wall Street insider, Warsh represents a blend of crisis-era experience, market credibility, and policy conviction at a time when interest […]

Tokenization and digital asset payments are quickly becoming strategic priority for major banks, and senior directors are indicating a clear transition from theoretical discussion to practical implementation within regulated financial systems. Ripple Notes That Bank Directors Are Shifting From “Why” to “How” on Digital Assets On Jan. 29, Ripple Senior Executive Officer and MEA Managing […]

A supercycle describes a prolonged period of exceptional growth in a market, where prices rise far beyond normal expectations and remain elevated for years rather than months. Unlike typical boom-and-bust cycles, a supercycle represents a structural shift in how an asset class is valued, driven by deep economic, technological, or social change. In recent years, […]

Digital asset custody firm BitGo made its public market debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, marking the first major cryptocurrency-related initial public offering of 2026. The company raised $218.2 million in the offering, pricing shares at $18, which valued BitGo at approximately $2.08 billion. Trading under the ticker BTGO, BitGo shares surged […]

DXC incorporates Ripple’s institutional-grade blockchain technology into its Hogan core banking infrastructure, which serves 300 million accounts worldwide and $5 trillion in deposits. Without interfering with essential banking infrastructure, the partnership allows financial institutions to connect legacy finance with enterprise blockchain-based solutions. Dubai, United Arab Emirates:...

QR codes have made digital payments faster and more convenient, but scammers are increasingly abusing this convenience to defraud unsuspecting users. One growing tactic involves fake Google Pay QR codes designed to trick victims into sending money or exposing sensitive financial and crypto information—often without realizing it until it’s too late. How the Scam Works […]

Through the agreement, LMAX will integrate Ripple’s $1.4 billion stablecoin into the exchange’s infrastructure. What to know: Ripple is providing $150 million in funding to support LMAX Group’s growth. Through the agreement, LMAX’s worldwide exchange infrastructure will incorporate Ripple’s $1.4 billion RLUSD stablecoin. Last year, LMAX reported $8.2 trillion in...

Trading is one of the few professions where you are free to design almost everything about your work. You choose the market, the timeframe, the strategy, and even the pace at which you operate. With that level of freedom comes a powerful reality: you also choose whether trading becomes unnecessarily difficult or refreshingly simple. Many […]

Africa’s crypto ecosystem is growing at an impressive pace, offering new opportunities for financial inclusion, innovation, and economic participation. However, this rapid adoption has also exposed the continent to rising risks, including fraud, scams, and organized criminal activity linked to digital assets. In response, stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a strategic partnership with the...