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A legal expert has criticized regulators for what he sees as a persistent bias against XRP, following the rapid approval and launch of several new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Specifically, pro-Ripple lawyer Bill Morgan expressed frustration after it emerged that spot ETFs for Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) had been cleared to begin trading on major U.S. exchanges. I had a strong feeling XRP Spot ETFs would not be next. There are always delays when it comes to XRP. Always held back. https://t.co/7Vhzi6Cesv — bill morgan (@Belisarius2020) October 27, 2025 Altcoin spot ETF trading  His October 28 comments came in response to announcements from Canary Capital and Bitwise, both confirming that their spot cryptocurrency ETFs had become effective and would list imminently despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. According to Bitwise, its Solana Staking ETF (BSOL), the first of its kind, is now trading on the New Yor...

The latest Shiba Inu coin news today includes a new narrative that has led investors to build novel SHIB price pathways. The US SEC chair, Paul Atkins, has shared how his focus is to embrace crypto innovation. Atkins is keen on bringing crypto to the mainstream, helping the domain launch projects and products that help elevate the financial trading realm. Will this “crypto innovation” help Shiba Inu gain the ultimate financial credibility and adoption? Also Read: Shiba Inu Millionaire Stories: From Rags to Riches Overnight Shiba Inu: The Dream to Become Mainstream Source: Great Learning Shiba Inu has been through a lot since 2020. The token witnessed one of its remarkable price highs, the one that led early SHIB holders to become millionaires. The token expanded its base post that, penetrating into multiple Web3 branches by launching Shibarium and the Shib Metaverse. Safe to say, Shiba Inu did all it could to become mainstream, offering a stellar series of products and ventures for the...

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says that the next major crypto bill, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, also called the CLARITY Act, is a “freight train leaving the station,” adding that this is the most bullish he has ever been on the bill. In a video posted to X, the CEO said that there is a good chance that the bill will pass. This is after he attended discussions with lawmakers “on both sides of the aisle,” and added that the bill has bipartisan support.  “The Senate is strongly supportive of getting this done; the members I met with on both sides of the aisle are ready to get this legislation passed,”  Armstrong said in the video. Armstrong Says New Bill Will Ensure There Is Not Another Gary Gensler The bill was introduced in May this year, and seeks to create a comprehensive market-structure framework for digital assets. It also draws a line between US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Tra...

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Homeland Security digital banking investigations have intensified as federal authorities probe Anchorage Digital Bank amid BlackRock custody expansion plans. The Department of Homeland Security’s “ El Dorado Task Force ” is contacting former bank employees about potential financial misconduct right as the crypto bank strengthens ties with Wall Street giants. Also Read: De-Dollarization: J.P.Morgan Predicts the US Dollar’s Future in 2025 How Homeland Security’s Probe of Anchorage Digital Bank Affects Cryptocurrency Regulation Source: Coinsturn Federal Scrutiny Returns After Previous Compliance Failures Source: Anchorage Digital Anchorage Digital Bank, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the US, faces investigation by Homeland Security digital banking watchdogs through their specialized El Dorado Task Force. According to Barron’s reporting, investigators have begun contacting former employees, though specific allegations remain undisclosed. This isn...

Stuart Alderoty , Ripple ’s Chief Legal Officer boasting over three decades of legal prowess, recently took to Twitter to criticize the evasiveness of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler , during a hearing at the House Financial Services Committee. The heat intensified as Rep. Ritchie Torres questioned Gensler, prompting Alderoty to remark, “Gensler Didn’t Know What Hit Him Until It Was Too Late.” The core of the criticism revolved around Gensler’s seeming inability to directly answer Rep. Torres’s fundamental questions, like the necessity of a contract in an investment agreement. Torres labeled Gensler’s evasive responses as “deafening and damning.” Instead, Gensler seemed more inclined to criticize the cryptocurrency sector and how certain crypto firms manage their customers’ assets. Alderoty was taken aback by Gensler’s open amusement about his wealth, sparking indignation within the XRP community. Some questioned whether Gensler’s priorities lay mo...

A new survey has revealed that Democrats and Republicans agree cryptocurrency is the future of finance. The national survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest digital currency asset manager. In addition, 44% of the respondents said they expect to have crypto as part of their investment portfolio in the future. ‘Cryptocurrencies Are the Future of Finance’ Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest digital currency asset manager, announced Tuesday that its new national survey has revealed that “Democrats and Republicans agree cryptocurrency is the future of finance.” The online survey was conducted on Grayscale’s behalf between Oct. 6-11 by The Harris Poll, a global market research and consulting firm. A total of 2,029 adults, who are likely voters, participated. The survey examined “how Americans view the state of the economy and cryptocurrency against the backdrop of the 2022 Unite...