Author: Ibrahim Abdulaziz Adan

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino expects profits to exceed last year’s $13.7 billion record and plans to become the world’s largest Bitcoin miner by year-end. The company is preparing for USDT compliance with the proposed GENIUS Act and holds over $125 billion in U.S. Treasuries through strategic partnerships. Tether operates 100+ companies and serves 450 million users while expanding into commodity trading and AI investments across multiple sectors. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has revealed the company’s comprehensive roadmap for 2025, targeting profits exceeding last year’s record $13.7 billion while positioning the firm as the world’s largest Bitcoin mining operation. The stablecoin…

XRP’s technical pattern suggests preparation for a major breakout as market conditions mirror the favorable environment from 2017.  Dollar weakness creates favorable conditions for cryptocurrencies and risk assets to rally significantly.  Conservative price targets range from $4.50 to $5.50, while aggressive projections suggest potential moves toward $6-$8. Market veterans are spotting familiar patterns in today’s cryptocurrency landscape. The current environment resembles conditions that preceded massive altcoin rallies during 2017’s historic bull market. Real Vision’s Raoul Pal has identified key similarities between now and the early Trump administration period. These parallels suggest digital assets may be positioned for substantial upward movement…

Ubisoft Red Storm cut 19 jobs as part of company restructuring and cost reduction efforts.  The North Carolina studio previously developed Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six games but now serves in a support role.  Two major projects were cancelled, including Splinter Cell VR and The Division Heartland. Ubisoft Red Storm Entertainment eliminated 19 positions as part of the publisher’s ongoing cost-reduction strategy. The North Carolina-based studio confirmed the layoffs, marking another round of workforce reductions across the gaming sector. The company stated the decision aligns with operational priorities and long-term strategic goals. Affected employees received comprehensive severance packages, extended healthcare…

Binance stablecoin reserves hit $31 billion in June 2025, and this creates massive buying power for altcoins Bitcoin dominance is falling while stablecoins flood into exchanges instead of BTC withdrawals The TOTAL2 chart shows a potential cup-and-handle pattern targeting $1.55 trillion in altcoin market cap Crypto analyst Timo Oinonen has identified key indicators suggesting an imminent altseason, with Binance’s stablecoin reserves reaching an unprecedented $31 billion in June 2025. The massive accumulation of USDT and USDC on the world’s largest exchange represents potential “dry powder” that could fuel explosive altcoin growth. Oinonen’s analysis, published through CryptoQuant, reveals that high stablecoin…

The US Treasury sanctioned two people and four entities for running a North Korean IT worker scheme that infiltrated crypto companies. North Korea uses thousands of skilled IT workers worldwide to steal money and fund its missile programs. The country is shifting from direct hacking to using fake identities and deceptive employment tactics. On Tuesday, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on two individuals and four entities for operating a North Korea-linked IT worker scheme that infiltrated cryptocurrency companies. The sanctions target a sophisticated operation designed to steal American identities and exploit US businesses. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets…

XRP captured 22% of Upbit’s daily trading volume and jumped 72% in 24-hour activity, while other cryptocurrencies declined.  Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will testify before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, and the company filed for a national banking license.  Technical analysts spot an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern that could push the XRP price if confirmed. XRP has captured 22% of daily trading volume on Upbit, South Korea’s premier cryptocurrency exchange, generating approximately $1.22 billion in transactions out of the platform’s total $4.53 billion volume. The surge represents a 72% increase in XRP’s 24-hour trading activity, positioning the cryptocurrency as a standout…

Powell faces resignation demands from Trump over allegedly false testimony about Fed headquarters renovation costs, but legal protections make his removal unlikely before 2026. Bitcoin surged past $108,432 as Federal Reserve turmoil drove investors toward alternative assets to hedge against central banking instability. XRP maintained stability at $2.30 despite regulatory challenges and shows growing institutional interest in blockchain-based payment systems. Jerome Powell faces mounting pressure to step down from his role as Federal Reserve Chair following explosive allegations about his congressional testimony. President Trump renewed his campaign against Powell, demanding his immediate departure after accusations surfaced regarding misleading statements made…

Nintendo’s Switch 2 costs $450, $150 more than the original Switch launch price.  Investors worry that this higher price might prevent young children from buying the console.  Nintendo says the price matches the gaming experience, and they are watching movies, theme parks, and other ways to keep kids interested in Nintendo characters. Nintendo faces growing scrutiny over the Nintendo Switch 2’s $450 price tag, a significant increase from the original Switch’s $300 launch price. During a recent earnings call, the gaming giant addressed investor concerns, defending the console’s pricing strategy while acknowledging potential barriers for younger consumers. Investor Concerns Over…

Tesseract CEO James Harris predicts Ethereum will reach $6,500 by the end of 2025, but this depends on continued staking growth and stable regulations. 10X Research CEO Markus Thielen expects Ethereum to drop to $2,300 due to declining user activity and competition from Solana. Market data shows only a 22% chance of Ethereum breaking its all-time high before year-end, and recent government transfers have increased selling pressure. Ethereum’s price trajectory for 2025 has sparked intense debate among cryptocurrency analysts, with predictions ranging from significant gains to potential declines. Despite recent market volatility, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization continues…

Dune: Awakening captures the authentic Dune atmosphere with solid survival mechanics, but suffers from repetitive enemies and limited activity variety. The progression system offers flexible classes and meaningful upgrades, yet the endgame lacks clear objectives and becomes a pointless grind. Sandworm encounters create real tension, and base-building stays accessible, but shallow endgame content will likely make players quit after the main story. Funcom’s latest venture into the world of Arrakis delivers an authentic Dune experience that successfully captures the essence of Frank Herbert’s iconic science fiction universe. Dune: Awakening combines survival mechanics, MMO elements, and base-building into a cohesive package…