Bitcoin, Binance, Ethereum, Solana, And Ripple: The Biggest Crypto News Of The Past Week

Amid revolutionary announcements, technological evolutions, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovation and a battleground of regulatory and economic challenges. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.

GameStop says yes to Bitcoin!

The GameStop board approves an investment policy that includes bitcoin and stablecoins. The company, undergoing a transformation, aims to diversify its assets and join the wave of institutional crypto adoption, similar to MicroStrategy (now Strategy). No specific amount has been disclosed, but this shift could redefine the financial strategy of the gaming giant.
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ETF XRP this year? Polymarket estimates the chances at 85%

The end of the lawsuit between Ripple and the SEC rekindles hope for an XRP ETF. According to Polymarket, there is an 85% probability that the SEC will approve such a product before the end of 2025. This speculation is based on statements from experts like Nate Geraci and the willingness of major players like BlackRock and Fidelity to enter this space.
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Bpifrance injects $27 million into crypto

Bpifrance invests 25 million euros to support blockchain projects with a strong French footprint, in areas such as DeFi, staking, AI, or tokenization. The goal is to make France a European leader in crypto innovation. This support is part of a national dynamic that has already been underway for several years.
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Donald Trump grants clemency to BitMEX founders

Donald Trump grants presidential clemency to Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed, founders of BitMEX, who were convicted of violating AML/KYC rules. This gesture is part of a crypto-friendly policy from the president, which sharply contrasts with that of the Biden administration. Some see this as a strategy to make the United States a global crypto hub.
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Solana reaches a new peak with 11.12 million active addresses

Solana registers 11.12 million active addresses, a sign of returning user confidence despite a drop in SOL price. This trend demonstrates a renewed functional interest in the network, even if the market valuation does not yet reflect the effect.
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The crypto exchange Binance launches a paid messaging service in BNB

Binance unveils ReachMe.io, a platform allowing users to interact with influencers for 1 BNB per message. The service generated $24,000 in two days but raises criticisms about monetizing access to information. CZ justifies this move as a fight against spam and support for the BNB ecosystem.
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That’s the essential to remember for this week. But if you’d like a more detailed summary and in-depth analyses directly in your inbox, feel free to subscribe to our weekly newsletter.