The Balance of Payments Manual has sparked controversy over XRP, as the IMF’s framework implies that some utility tokens may impose obligations on issuers. David Schwartz has rejected any implication that XRP should be classified as a security, emphasizing its primary function as a bridge currency for cross-border payments. Recent discussions within the cryptocurrency community […]

President Donald Trump’s impending tariffs strategy will dictate the direction of the markets, according to economist Alex Krüger. Trump says next Wednesday, April 2nd, will be “Liberation Day in America,” when he’ll slap tariffs on countries around the world. However, the Trump Administration has sent mixed signals about the severity of those upcoming tariffs. Krüger tells […]

Security concerns remain the biggest obstacle to the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency payments, as hacks and phishing scams continue to damage the industry’s legitimacy.More than 37% of investors identified security risks as the main barrier to using cryptocurrency for payments, according to a survey of 4,599 users conducted by Bitget Wallet as part of its […]