#Latest crypto

PayPal Expands Crypto Payments: PayPal has launched a new checkout feature allowing U.S. merchants (excluding New York) to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP. Transactions are converted to PayPal’s stablecoin (PYUSD) or fiat at checkout with a 0.99% fee, significantly lower than typical credit card fees. This aims to simplify cross-border transactions for small and medium-sized businesses.

Tron Inc.’s $1 Billion Funding Move: Tron Inc. is seeking $1 billion to expand its TRX treasury, boosting market optimism as TRX overtakes Cardano (ADA) to become the ninth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. This follows a Nasdaq debut after a merger with SRM.

Trump Media’s $300M Bitcoin Bet: Trump Media and Technology Group invested $300 million in Bitcoin-related options, raising concerns about conflicts of interest due to its high-profile ties. This move deepens the company’s crypto exposure.

Monero Faces Hashrate Takeover Threat: The privacy-focused Monero (XMR) network is under an attempted hashrate takeover by Qubic, a mining pool led by Iota co-founder Sergey Ivancheglo. Qubic aims to control most of Monero’s hashrate, potentially making mining unprofitable for other pools,

Bitcoin and Market Trends: Bitcoin is hovering near $119,000, with analysts anticipating a potential breakout due to institutional buying and regulatory tailwinds. Ethereum is nearing $4,000, supported by consistent ETF inflows, though it struggles to break $4,000 resistance. The total crypto market cap has hit $4 trillion,

Regulatory Developments: The U.S. House passed the GENIUS Act, establishing a regulatory framework for stable coins, signed into law by President Trump. This is seen as a milestone for integrating digital assets into traditional finance. However, concerns remain about potential CBDC loopholes, with some lawmakers pushing for a federal CBDC ban.#BNBATH