Crypto News Roundup: XRP ETF Buzz, Bitcoin Surges, and a Shocking NYC Crime

Ripple is making headlines as institutional interest in XRP skyrockets.

The launch of XRP futures ETFs on major platforms like Nasdaq and CME is opening the door for

Wall Street to enter crypto.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called ETFs “the gateway to financial power,” and optimism is high as the SEC

reviews several spot ETF applications.

A decision could come as soon as June 17, with analysts predicting a major price rally if approved.

Meanwhile, Ripple’s acquisition of Circle and the launch of its new stablecoin RLUSD are strengthening its position in

both crypto and traditional finance.

Bitcoin hit new all-time highs near $112,000, fueled by positive trade news and growing political support.

President Trump delayed a major tariff on EU goods, sparking a quick BTC rally.

Meanwhile, Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced the Bitcoin Act, proposing the US government buy one million BTC over five

years.

State-level support is growing, and institutional players like Michael Saylor’s company are hinting at more big Bitcoin buys.

Pakistan is also allocating 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity to Bitcoin mining and AI centers, aiming to attract

foreign investment and tech jobs.

XenDex is shaking up DeFi as the first all-in-one decentralized exchange built natively on the XRP Ledger.

With just days left in its presale, investors are rushing to secure $XDX tokens before listings on major

exchanges.

XenDex offers AI copy trading, cross-chain swaps, and non-custodial lending, aiming to solve XRP’s long-standing DeFi limitations.

The project is backed by experienced developers and is undergoing smart contract audits for security.

This week is packed with crypto events: Kaito AI is rewarding stakers with new airdrops, and Kamino Finance

is unlocking $26 million in rewards for users.

US Vice President JD Vance will make history as the first VP to speak at a Bitcoin conference,

signaling growing political engagement.

Plus, FTX creditors are set to receive $5 billion in stablecoins as part of the exchange’s bankruptcy repayment

plan, offering hope to those affected by its collapse.

In a shocking story straight out of a movie, a crypto investor in New York was charged with

kidnapping and torturing a former business partner to steal his bitcoin passwords.

The victim endured weeks of abuse in a luxury Soho home before escaping.

Authorities have arrested the main suspect, and the case highlights the dark side of crypto’s rapid rise.