Spar, a global grocery chain, has introduced Bitcoin payments at a Swiss store using the Lightning Network. This initiative utilizes a simple QR code system for seamless transactions, addressing common user experience concerns. The implementation is facilitated by DFX Swiss, a crypto-to-fiat payment solution provider. Switzerland's crypto-friendly environment fosters such innovations, with Lugano already accepting Bitcoin for municipal payments. The move builds on Switzerland's existing robust cryptocurrency infrastructure and high number of Bitcoin-accepting businesses. This initiative could significantly boost mainstream adoption of Bitcoin payments globally, given Spar's extensive reach. The ease of use, emphasized by a university lecturer, highlights the potential for wider rollout. The success in Zug could lead to Bitcoin payment adoption across other Spar locations in Switzerland and potentially beyond. Switzerland's thriving Crypto Valley further underscores the country's supportive ecosystem for cryptocurrency.

President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan has signed a constitutional law on Thursday amending the existing law on the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was approved by the parliament on March 20, 2025. The primary aim of this constitutional law is to initiate a pilot project for a prototype of the Central Bank Digital […]

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The Wyoming Stable Token Commission is reviewing recent federal guidelines as it prepares to launch the WYST stablecoin, which could become the first state-i

XRP, a popular cryptocurrency, has seen significant price gains fueled by bullish sentiment and numerous ETF filings. These filings, exceeding those for Solana, Dogecoin, and Litecoin, signal strong institutional interest. Currently, ten XRP ETF filings await SEC approval, significantly more than other altcoins. The filings come from major industry players like Grayscale, ProShares, and Bitwise, despite BlackRock's absence. The Ripple-SEC lawsuit's resolution in March 2025 significantly improves the likelihood of ETF approval. Successful ETF approvals could substantially increase XRP's price, potentially reaching double digits. This surge is anticipated due to increased institutional investment facilitated by ETFs. Even a fraction of Bitcoin ETF trading volume directed towards XRP could trigger a price explosion. Analysts predict a considerable price increase following positive SEC decisions on XRP ETF applications. The increased ETF filings for XRP highlight its position as a leading contender in the altcoin market for institutional investment.

Key intraday averages look to cross bearish as bulls struggle to engineer a breakout above $86K.

Babylon has unstaked 14,929 BTC valued at $1.26 billion, raising questions and excitement across the crypto space.

The infrastructure provider underpins tokenized funds by BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and Republic facilitating stablecoin settlements across 22 blockchains.

Decentralized exchange Kiloex suffered a $7 million exploit. Security firm Cyvers identified a potential price oracle vulnerability as the cause. Kiloex Calls for Blacklisting of Attacker’s Address Kiloex, a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the BNB Smart Chain, confirmed it was the victim of a $7 million digital fund exploit. Blockchain security firm Cyvers said the […]