Author: CryptoHoppers

SCORCH is developing a community-driven deflationary platform designed to manage the challenge of cryptocurrency oversupply and balance the economic theoretical scales of token supply and demand. SCORCH is the platform’s native decentralized cryptocurrency, set to launch on Shibarium Layer-2, and is designed to provide a structured approach to token supply reduction. Tokens such as SHIB have demonstrated diluted value from oversupply, and SCORCH draws direct inspiration from SHIB’s contentions to dent its trillions in token supply. The origins of the SCORCH platform tie directly to improving burn mechanics and deliberate participation-centered systems, opposed to automated token burns. Leveraging the speed…

TLDR: Ondo Finance urges SEC to delay Nasdaq’s tokenized trading rule until DTC reveals settlement framework. The firm warns hidden details on tokenized clearing could give unfair market advantages to incumbents. Nasdaq’s plan depends on DTC systems that remain undisclosed, raising competition and access concerns. Ondo says the proposal fails to meet Exchange Act standards without public DTC information. Nasdaq’s plan to let investors trade tokenized securities has hit resistance. Ondo Finance, a key player in real-world asset tokenization, has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to slow things down.  The company says the proposal lacks vital details…

In the world of digital money, a quiet war is brewing over what a “dollar” should be. For a long time, the deal in crypto was simple – You held stablecoins like USDT or USDC because they were stable and liquid. However, as central banks cranked up interest rates, a nagging question emerged – Why isn’t my digital dollar earning me anything? This opened the door for a new challenger – Tokens backed by actual U.S. Treasury Bills. Now, anyone with a crypto wallet has a real choice to make. Do you stick with the familiar, deeply connected stablecoins, or…

Key Takeaways A North Carolina resident lost $3 million in XRP due to a hack of his Ellipal hardware wallet. Stolen XRP was dispersed across hundreds of wallets to obscure the trail, highlighting self-custody risks. Share this article A retired man claims he lost his entire crypto savings after his Ellipal cold wallet was hacked and drained of 1.2 million XRP this month. The stash would be valued at over $3 million at current prices. “I’ve been in crypto since 2017,” said the victim, Brandon LaRoque, in a YouTube video posted Thursday describing how his life savings vanished overnight. “I’ve…

TLDR: France expands AML checks on major crypto exchanges to ensure tighter compliance with EU financial rules. Binance is cooperating with French regulators during an ongoing review of its AML procedures and reporting systems. The AML sweep is part of France’s broader push to align with the upcoming EU MiCA framework. Regulators are increasing pressure on unregistered or weakly compliant crypto platforms operating within France. France has widened its anti-money laundering (AML) checks on cryptocurrency exchanges in a sweeping move to tighten market oversight. The checks, which include global exchange Binance, are part of efforts to ensure compliance with new…

According to reports, Ripple is moving into corporate treasury services with an acquisition valued at $1 billion. The purchase, tied to a treasury management firm, has prompted some market educators to lay out aggressive price scenarios for XRP, including a top-end projection of $1,000+. Related Reading Ripple Hits Corporate Treasury A crypto educator who posts under the name “X Finance Bull” has mapped out a sequence of price milestones. Based on his outline, investors might see XRP trade near $2 to $3 in the immediate phase, climb to $5–$10 over a longer stretch, and reach $20–$100+ in a bullish expansion.…

North Korean threat actors have adopted a blockchain-based technique called EtherHiding to deliver malware designed to steal cryptocurrency including XRP. Summary Hackers embed malicious code in smart contracts to steal XRP and other crypto. EtherHiding evades takedowns by hosting malware on decentralized blockchains. Fake recruiters trick developers into installing malware during job interviews. According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, this is the first time GTIG has observed a nation-state actor using this method. The method embeds malicious JavaScript payloads inside blockchain smart contracts to create resilient command-and-control servers. The EtherHiding technique targets developers in cryptocurrency and technology sectors through social…

Key Takeaways OpenSea will launch its native $SEA token in Q1 2026, allocating 50% to users and 50% of revenue to token buybacks. The $SEA token will support staking, community rewards, and is part of OpenSea’s expansion beyond NFTs into wider trading features. Share this article NFT marketplace OpenSea plans to launch its native token $SEA in Q1 2026, with half of the token supply allocated to community members and 50% of revenue at launch dedicated to token buybacks, said Devin Finzer, the platform’s co-founder, in an X post.The platform, which reported $2.6 billion in trading volume this month with…

TLDR: The Lummis Bitcoin Act could convert gold certificates into Bitcoin, injecting up to $1.5 trillion into U.S. reserves. The Treasury may reprice gold from $42.22 to $4200 per ounce to fund Bitcoin purchases worth $90–200 billion yearly. The Federal Reserve’s gold revaluation would create an internal cash credit for Bitcoin acquisitions without selling gold. The plan proposes the U.S. to accumulate 200,000 BTC annually through OTC purchases for 20 years. The proposed Lummis Bitcoin Act of 2025 could mark one of the largest financial realignments in modern U.S. history. The draft outlines how gold certificates held by the Federal…

October 10th rewired behavior across the board. $19 billion vaporized practically instantly, leaving most altcoins stuck in limbo, and traders are not stepping in to bid. XRP has slid back under $2.50 after failing to conquer the $3.00 wall. Sui continues to leak lower, and capital is shifting from stalled narratives to products with real-world adoption. Digitap ($TAP) is one of these products. As altcoins continue to bleed out, the Digitap presale is smashing records and already boasts a live product and a Visa card for users globally. Here’s what investors should know. Will Altcoins Ever Recover? The liquidation flushed out leverage…