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Europe is chasing Southeast Asia harder than ever, but the region’s trade marriage to China and the United States isn’t going anywhere. Leaders across Europe are pitching new alliances as Washington brings in more tariffs and Beijing grows more aggressive in disputed waters. But according to CNBC, the hard truth is this: the EU is still trailing behind in every major area that matters — trade, influence, and presence. Last month, Chinese bomber planes showed up in the Paracel Islands, escalating tensions with the Philippines and reminding Southeast Asia exactly who’s boss in the South China Sea. At the same…

TLDR: Trojena uses XRP and blockchain for programmable real estate and energy settlements. Dubai pilots XRP Ledger for property trades, cutting real estate costs by nearly 50%. Zand Bank issues regulated stablecoin and supports XRP-based custody via RippleNet. XRP enables instant, global payments for fractional ownership in NEOM luxury zones. Ripple’s growing presence in the Middle East now ties directly to one of the region’s most ambitious smart infrastructure projects, Trojena. Positioned within Saudi Arabia’s futuristic NEOM city, Trojena is set to host the 2029 Winter Olympics.  However, the area is being developed as more than just a destination; it…

Key Takeaways Tron plans to go public through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment. The SEC paused a fraud investigation into Justin Sun’s companies four months prior. Share this article Blockchain project Tron, led by crypto entrepreneur and billionaire Justin Sun, is set to go public in the US via a reverse merger with Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment, facilitated by Dominari Securities, the Financial Times reported Monday.The newly formed entity, dubbed Tron Inc., is expected to include Eric Trump in its executive lineup.Dominari Securities is a principal subsidiary of Dominari Holdings, which is affiliated with American Data Centers, an AI infrastructure-focused…

Key NotesBybit announced its decentralized exchange on the Solana network.The exchange promises to bring CEX liquidity and DeFi transparency.Bybit spot trading volume has been halved in 24 hours. . Bybit, a leading centralized cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its first decentralized exchange, Byreal. Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, posted on X that the CEX incubates Byreal and will launch on the Solana blockchain. Announcing Byreal — our first onchain DEX incubated by Bybit, will be LIVE by end of the month. Starting from scratch and now born on Solana. what’s special: 1/ CEX + DEX synergy Byreal isn’t “just…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ripple has teamed up with Japan’s Web3 Salon to back blockchain startups with real money and real support. According to Ripple, each project can tap up to $200,000 in grant funding over the next year. There’s also a 1 Billion XRP commitment aimed at helping builders on the XRP Ledger grow their ventures. Grant Funding Aimed At Growth Based on a post on X, the XRPL Japan and Korea Fund will pick early-stage teams in Japan that work on DeFi, tokenized real assets and digital payments. Winners…

Key Takeaways Bybit is launching Byreal, an on-chain decentralized exchange on Solana. Byreal will offer hybrid finance features combining centralized and decentralized exchange elements. Share this article Crypto exchange Bybit announced Sunday that it will launch Byreal, its first on-chain DEX, by the end of this month. Powered by Solana, the new platform aims to deliver the best of centralized exchange and decentralized finance, which Bybit CEO Ben Zhou touts as “real hybrid finance.” Announcing Byreal — our first onchain DEX incubated by Bybit, will be LIVE by end of the month. Starting from scratch and now born on Solana.…

8,000 dormant BTC moved, fueling speculation of institutional ETF-related activity. BTC dropped to $102K amid Middle East tensions, whereas gold surged past $3.4K. Bitcoin [BTC] has once again captured global attention, not just for its impressive price performance, but also for an unexpected on-chain development. So, besides Bitcoin holding steady above the historic $100K threshold, trading at $105,049.81 at press time following a 0.38% daily gain per CoinMarketCap, it’s a recent whale-sized transaction that’s stirring market gossip. Mysterious Bitcoin move Close to 8,000 Bitcoin (worth over $841M), inactive for the last five years, were recently transferred, as noted by CryptoQuant…

While Bitcoin faces resistance at the $105,000 level and Ethereum hovers around $2,500, several smaller altcoins continue to post impressive gains, with Fair and Free (FAIR3), Derive (DRV), and Kled AI (KLED) leading the charge. Fair and Free has jumped 55.9% in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.03335 from a low of $0.02222. The token has extended its strong performance over the past week and has climbed more than 80% in seven days. FAIR3 24H price chart The recent price action coincides with a project rebranding announcement. Fair3 has launched a refreshed brand identity featuring a new logo and…

Key Takeaways Invesco and Galaxy Digital filed for a Solana ETF in Delaware amid expectations of SEC approval. The SEC may approve spot Solana ETFs within an expedited timeline of three to five weeks. Share this article Invesco and Galaxy Asset Management, the fund management arm of Galaxy Digital, have filed to register a trust in Delaware for a proposed Solana ETF, a key early step toward launching the fund. The filing suggests that a formal SEC application may be imminent.Once Invesco and Galaxy Asset Management submit a formal application to the SEC, the firms will officially join the growing…

As a seasoned business owner, I’ve always approached investments with caution. So when I decided to diversify into cryptocurrency, I researched thoroughly and chose what looked like a legitimate platform. The site was polished, the interface smooth, and the reviews convincing. I invested $82,000 and began trading. For a few days, everything seemed normal my account showed gains, and I received regular updates. But when I tried to withdraw, the problems started. My request was delayed, my account was locked, and support went silent. Soon after, the entire website vanished.I felt blindsided. A colleague referred me to Astraweb, a firm…