Crypto News Roundup: Trump’s Meme Coin, Bitcoin’s Bold Future, and the Latest in Blockchain

Crypto billionaire Justin Sun has revealed he’s the largest holder of President Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin, owning about

$19 million worth.

This earned him an invite to an exclusive dinner with Trump and the top 220 coin holders.

The event has sparked debate, with critics raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the president’s deepening

ties to the crypto industry.

Trump’s team insists he’s working for the American people, not personal gain.

Meanwhile, the $TRUMP coin’s price has seen wild swings, driven by hype and social media buzz.

Standard Chartered Bank is making headlines with its bold prediction: Bitcoin could reach $500,000 by the end of

Trump’s second term.

The bank points to growing institutional interest, especially as global funds and sovereign entities buy up shares in

MicroStrategy (MSTR), a company holding massive amounts of Bitcoin.

As more traditional investors seek indirect exposure to BTC, analysts say this could drive prices to new heights.

"Bitcoin is attracting a wider range of buyers," says Geoff Kendrick, the bank’s head of digital assets research.

The XRP ecosystem is heating up, with XRPTurbo (XRT), XRPHealthcare (XRPH), and Phoenix (PHNIX) emerging as top tokens

to watch in 2025.

XRPTurbo is making waves as the first AI and real-world asset launchpad on the XRP Ledger, while XRPHealthcare

is pioneering blockchain-backed healthcare solutions.

Phoenix, a community-driven meme token, celebrates XRP’s resilience.

Analysts say these projects could see major growth as the Ripple ecosystem evolves.

The crypto market is up 1.2% today, with TRON (TRX) and Solana (SOL) leading gains.

Meanwhile, DeFi protocol Maker has rebranded to Sky, launching a new governance token (SKY) and staking rewards.

In South Korea, Chiliz and Naver Pay debuted NFT ticketing at a major golf event, bringing blockchain to

50,000 users.

Plus, Cake Wallet now lets Bitcoiners send private transactions, boosting privacy for everyday users.

A massive $330 million Bitcoin theft has rocked the crypto world, with scammers using social engineering—not hacking—to trick

an elderly investor into handing over wallet access.

The stolen funds were laundered through exchanges and converted to privacy coin Monero, making recovery nearly impossible.

Experts warn that even the most secure technology can’t protect against human error.

Stay vigilant and double-check any requests for sensitive info!