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The post Ripple CTO Drops Rare Look at XRP’s Early Days, Community Reacts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has just peeled back the curtain on a never-before-seen snapshot of XRP’s earliest days. In what began as a casual exchange on Twitter, Schwartz ended up revealing a raw and rare artifact: a real commit tree from Ripple’s foundational development – messy, multi-colored, and completely unpolished. First glance, it’s nostalgic for the Ripple fans. But it’s also a glimpse into how one of crypto’s most controversial and high-profile blockchains was actually built. Let’s dive in. Time for a Header Swap! It all started when a user poked fun at Schwartz’s long-standing Twitter header – a dramatic quote about Ripple battling the legacy financial system. Heh @JoelKatz . I think it’s time you remove your header image. You won… pic.twitter.com/2NUcOBN53j — Anders (@X__Anderson) June 30, 2025 ...
The post No Bitcoin for Connecticut: State Bans Investment and Reserves in New Law appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed House Bill 7082 into law, officially regulating the “ Bitcoin Reserve Ban” in the state. Now, Connecticut is prohibited from accepting, holding, or investing in digital assets. This marks a contrast from the US trend in the evolution of virtual digital currency. Connecticut Officially Bans Bitcoin Reserve The legislation titled “An Act Concerning the Prohibition of State Government Entities from Holding or Investing in Cryptocurrencies ” was initially introduced in response to growing concerns regarding volatilities and uncertainties in digital currencies in February 2025 before finalizing the enactment on June 30. The enactment provides clarity that the state prioritizes risk mitigation and consumer protection over speculative investment. Legislation on the Prohibition of Crypto...
The post Shiba Inu Exec Slams “Manipulative” Exchanges After SHIB Delisting appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Shiba Inu’s marketing lead has responded to the token’s recent delisting from two centralized exchanges, urging the community not to panic. Addressing rising concerns on social media, Shiba Inu’s Lucie called out what she described as “manipulative” behavior from the platforms. She made it clear: this delisting has nothing to do with SHIB’s trading volume and everything to do with how some exchanges operate. Here are insights you should know. It’s Not About Volume” Lucie didn’t name the exchanges involved, but she pushed back hard against the fear, uncertainty, and doubt. “So much panic over two manipulative exchange delisting a token – even though it’s far from the lowest volume on their platform,” she said in a post on X. In short, SHIB wasn’t underperforming. The delisting, she implied, was more about control and narrative than real m...
The post XRP News Today, Will SEC Vote to Dismiss in July 3 Meeting? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Ripple vs. SEC case has been going on for a decade and is still going on, even though Ripple recently decided not to appeal. Many in the XRP community had hoped this would signal the end of the legal battle, but experts now say that a final resolution could still take several weeks, or even longer. However, following the news of Ripple dropping the case , XRP gained 5% jump, while as of now it is down again, as there is still no clarity if the SEC will also drop the appeal. While the community has high hopes from the SEC dropping the case, the lawyer says there is more to the story. Here’s the latest update on the much awaited Ripple vs SEC case . Appeal Dismissal Process Not Instant Former SEC attorney Marc Fagel has clarified that the process for officially dismissing the SEC’s appeal is not immediate. The SEC first needs to vote internally to proceed...
The post Crypto Clash in Congress: Senate Kills Bill Barring Politicians From Profiting on Crypto appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News US Senator Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, recently introduced an amendment to the “Outlaw Big and Beautiful Bill” ( OBBB ) to prevent elected officials from promoting or profiting from cryptocurrencies in which they have a financial stake. However, the approach did not go uncriticized as Senator Cynthia Lummis stood against it, saying it would inflict serious harm on American competitiveness, resulting in the failure of the amendment by a 47-53 vote. The Outlaw Big and Beautiful Bill Amendment Failed in the Vote Senator Merkley’s amendment to prohibit elected officials from promoting or profiting from cryptocurrency tokens in which they have a financial interest was narrowly rejected in a 53-47 vote by the opposition. Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming argued against this OBBB proposal, saying it could st...
The post Are Stablecoins A Threat To Pi Network? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Stablecoins are becoming more popular in the crypto market . Thanks to their steady prices, backing from real-world assets, and growing support from regulators, these coins have become a go-to option for people looking for stability in a market known for wild swings. But some experts from the Pi community think that the rise of stablecoins could get in the way of Pi Network’s goal of becoming a widely used global currency. Can Pi Compete with Stablecoins? Pi Network’s long-term goal is to make Pi Coin a global currency, focused on easy access, mobile mining, and peer-to-peer use. But without key advancements, stablecoins may continue to be the preferred choice for users seeking a stable, currency-like crypto. Stablecoins have fiat backing and institutional trust. Pi Coin still faces volatility, limited listings, and regulatory hurdles. And in order to compete globally, it mus...
The post Crypto Scam Network Exposed in Spain with Over 5,000 Victims appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On June 25, Europol announced a major breakthrough as Spanish Guardia Civil, with support from law enforcement in the U.S., Estonia, and France, dismantled an international crypto fraud network that scammed over 5,000 victims across Europe and beyond. The Fraud Operation The criminal gang operated via a Hong Kong-based front company that posed as a legitimate Forex and crypto investment platform. The scheme laundered over €460 million (nearly $500 million), making it one of the largest crypto-related scams in Europe. “Investigators suspect the criminal organisation of having set up a corporate and banking network based in Hong Kong… to receive, store and transfer criminal funds.” — Europol Five individuals were arrested during raids in Madrid and the Canary Islands, with ongoing searches still uncovering new evidence. Europol’s forensic team and financial ...
