SMQKE recently highlighted a newly surfaced document on X, drawing attention to the crucial difference between having a Digital Token Identifier (DTI) and being truly positioned for institutional adoption. While any cryptocurrency can obtain a DTI, XRP stands out because it is not only identified but also integrated into the broader financial standards framework that underpins global payments. What a DTI Really Means A DTI, defined under ISO 24165, is a unique, fixed-length identifier issued to digital tokens. Its purpose is simple: to provide a standardized reference for tokens across registries, exchanges, and regulatory systems. However, the document makes it clear that a DTI does not speak to the reliability, creditworthiness, or actual value of a token. It functions much like a birth certificate — proof of existence, but not proof of trustworthiness or utility. Further confirmation that XRP’s ISO 20022 compliance is unique. All digital assets can receive a DTI (digital token identifier). This allowed cryptocurrencies to be formally recognized under the ISO system for the first time. However, as the first document makes clear:… https://t.co/YoTcUIjDoX pic.twitter.com/eLnTJbhK4n — SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) August 21, 2025 XRP’s Formal Recognition in Global Registries Unlike many digital assets that only have the identifier in theory, XRP is already listed with formal DTIs in recognized registries used by regulators and market utilities. This ensures that XRP is part of the official catalog of reference data financial institutions increasingly rely on. That level of visibility gives XRP an edge over tokens still lacking standardized recognition in regulated markets. INATBA and Institutional Alignment XRP’s advantage does not end with a registry listing. Ripple, the company behind XRP, is a founding member of the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA), a global standards and policy forum that connects blockchain projects with regulators and financial institutions. This association places XRP in a unique position as a digital asset actively engaged in shaping compliance, interoperability, and trust frameworks that will guide the future of blockchain adoption. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 ISO 20022 Messaging vs. Simple Identification Another common misconception is equating a DTI with ISO 20022 compliance. While the DTI is about identification, ISO 20022 is a financial messaging standard that enables richer, structured data exchange across banking systems. Ripple has long built its payment solutions around ISO 20022, making them natively compatible with the infrastructure banks are adopting. This dual positioning — having a registered identifier and being ISO 20022-aligned — strengthens XRP’s real-world use case far beyond tokens with only a DTI. The Bottom Line SMQKE’s observation underscores why XRP is uniquely situated. It not only has a DTI like other tokens but also carries the weight of compliance, registry validation, and institutional involvement that few assets can claim. While a DTI alone does not guarantee trust or adoption, XRP’s combined alignment with ISO 20022 standards and active role in regulatory and financial dialogues place it ahead of most of the industry. In a future shaped by compliance and interoperability, XRP is already positioned where many others are still trying to get. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Another Document Shows XRP’s ISO 20022 Compliance Is Unique appeared first on Times Tabloid .
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices climbed to intraday highs on Aug. 22, 2025, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of interest rate cuts during his Jackson Hole address. The two leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside growing optimism for a potential September policy shift, with Powell calling the move timely in light of economic
Whale accumulation, rising social dominance, and a bullish chart setup put ENA on breakout watch.
Tron (TRX) has entered a period of consolidation following its impressive surge to multi-year highs last week. After strong momentum carried prices upward, the market is now moving in a tighter range, reflecting a phase of recalibration. Despite this pause in price action, the overall structure remains bullish, with higher lows and strong resilience from buyers supporting the trend. Related Reading: Whale Loads Up $300M Ethereum Onchain: Did He Just Catch The Bottom? Fundamentals continue to play a significant role in driving Tron’s growth. The network’s expanding footprint across decentralized applications, payments, and stablecoin transactions has reinforced confidence among both retail and institutional participants. This resilience has allowed TRX to maintain upward momentum even amid broader market volatility. Data from CryptoQuant suggests that the current phase may represent more than just consolidation. The metrics point to conditions aligning with the formation of a local bottom region, often a precursor to renewed upward movement. As buyers gradually regain dominance and selling pressure begins to fade, analysts highlight the potential for TRX to extend its bullish trajectory. Tron Spot Market Signals Local Bottom According to CryptoQuant analyst Burak Kesmeci, the Spot Taker CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) has been a highly reliable tool for gauging buyer-seller dominance in the Tron (TRX) spot market over the past year. This indicator tracks whether aggressive buyers or sellers are dominating trades, and its historical performance has produced accurate signals for major price shifts. One notable example was during November–December 2024, when buyer pressure clearly strengthened. The Spot Taker CVD confirmed this shift, and TRX surged by more than 180% in just a few weeks. This case highlights the indicator’s ability to capture market dynamics at critical turning points. Fast-forward to August 2025, and the CVD is once again sending important signals. On August 13, 2025, seller dominance reached its highest point in the past year, marking extreme pressure in the market. However, since then, that dominance has begun to weaken, suggesting that selling momentum is fading. Historically, such conditions often precede a local bottom formation as selling exhaustion gives way to renewed buying activity. Kesmeci points out that the current setup indicates bulls may be regaining strength. If this trend continues, TRX could be on the verge of another strong leg upward. The coming days will be critical, as confirmation of weakening sell pressure may open the door for a renewed rally, further extending Tron’s bullish market structure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Retail Transfers Collapse: Lowest Since Bull Market Peak In 2021 TRX Consolidates Below Key Levels The daily chart of TRON (TRX) shows the asset consolidating near $0.3567 after reaching new multi-month highs earlier in August. Despite recent pullbacks, TRX continues to trade well above its key moving averages, with the 50-day SMA at $0.3238, the 100-day SMA at $0.2990, and the 200-day SMA at $0.2693. This alignment reflects a strong bullish structure, as the short-term averages remain stacked above the longer-term ones, confirming that momentum is still in favor of the bulls. The recent consolidation just below $0.38 suggests that TRX is pausing after a strong rally rather than reversing. Price action is holding above the 50-day SMA, which is now acting as dynamic support. If buyers manage to push the price above the recent highs, the next target could be the psychological $0.40 level, with potential continuation toward $0.45. Related Reading: Ethereum Demand Holds Despite Pullback: New Whales Enter With $192M Buys On the downside, a failure to hold above $0.32 would expose TRX to deeper corrections, with the 200-day SMA near $0.27 serving as a key long-term support. TRX remains in a bullish trend, with consolidation signaling a potential base for the next leg upward. Bulls need to maintain support above $0.32 to keep momentum intact. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin is entering a decisive phase after setting fresh all-time highs last week but failing to trigger a clean breakout. Following the rejection below $125K, the market has shifted into uncertainty, with volatility rising and traders split on what comes next. Analysts are divided: some warn of a breakdown below current range supports, while others argue that this consolidation is just another step before a continuation higher. Adding fuel to the debate, new on-chain data from Lookonchain reveals activity from a long-dormant Bitcoin OG. This wallet, which first received 100,784 BTC ($642M) seven years ago, has ended its dormancy with a surprising strategy. Instead of continuing to hold BTC, the OG sold a significant portion while rotating into Ethereum. The whale purchased 62,914 ETH ($267M) spot and opened a massive 135,265 ETH ($577M) long position. The scale of this move is notable, signaling one of the boldest bets by an early Bitcoin holder in recent years. It underscores shifting dynamics in crypto markets, where institutional demand and cross-asset strategies now play a critical role. Whether this signals fading Bitcoin momentum or a tactical rotation remains to be seen, but the coming weeks could be decisive. Bitcoin OG Whale Moves Align With Ethereum Rotation According to Lookonchain, one of the largest Bitcoin OG wallets has been actively moving funds on-chain, depositing BTC into Hyperliquid to sell while simultaneously accumulating Ethereum. Tracking shows this OG originally received 85,947 BTC ($547M) around seven years ago, and the trading activity strongly mirrors the whale behavior reported recently. Further on-chain analysis identifies six wallets tied to the same OG, collectively holding an enormous 83,585 BTC ($9.42B). The scale of these holdings confirms that we’re watching one of the most influential individual players in the crypto market. These recent moves do not necessarily signal a wholesale rotation from Bitcoin into Ethereum across the broader market, but they highlight the tactics of a large, strategic whale. The Bitcoin short positions opened could serve as a hedge against existing BTC exposure, protecting gains while reallocating into ETH. Alternatively, the OG might anticipate a stronger relative performance from Ethereum in the short to medium term. The reality is that the exact motives remain unclear. Still, these actions align with the latest trend of asset rotation into Ethereum, fueled by institutional adoption, treasury strategies, and leveraged bets. Regardless of intent, the market impact of such large-scale moves cannot be ignored, as they add weight to Ethereum’s growing dominance narrative. BTC Enters Critical Phase The 8-hour chart shows Bitcoin trading at $112,779, holding just above its 200-period moving average (red line), currently positioned at $113,498. This level has become a crucial battleground between bulls and bears, as BTC tries to stabilize after losing the $120K zone earlier this month. Price action highlights a clear lower high structure following the rejection at $123,217, which now stands as strong resistance. Since then, Bitcoin has struggled to recover momentum, consistently trading below the 50-period (blue) and 100-period (green) moving averages, signaling a bearish short-term bias. The confluence of these MAs around $116K–$117K marks a zone that BTC must reclaim to shift momentum back in favor of bulls. For now, support at $112K is being tested repeatedly. A breakdown below this level could trigger further downside toward $110K, aligning with the broader market’s weakening momentum. On the flip side, if bulls manage to defend current levels and push price above the 50MA, the path back toward $118K–$120K could reopen. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Ethereum price trades at $4,305 and is holding key support above $4,000, with technicals and on-chain flows suggesting potential extension toward $7,000–$10,000 if support at $4,100 remains intact and ETF
Ethereum came within inches of breaking its previous record price Friday, triggering $259 million worth of ETH short liquidations.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Cryptocurrency Special Task Force is conducting a nationwide roadshow of roundtable discussions to expand stakeholder engagement beyond prior Washington, D.C. sessions. Officials say
The legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and blockchain payment company Ripple Labs has officially come to an end as of August 22. After four years of intense litigation over the status and sales of its associated cryptocurrency, XRP, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit approved a joint motion to dismiss the case. Ripple Labs Triumphs This decision marks a significant milestone in a saga that began in December 2020 when the SEC accused Ripple Labs and its executives of conducting unregistered securities offerings through the sale of XRP. The joint stipulation of dismissal was submitted to the court, confirming that both Ripple and the SEC agreed to withdraw the SEC’s appeal and Ripple’s cross-appeal. This agreement effectively concludes one of the most high-profile lawsuits in the cryptocurrency industry, which has been closely watched by investors and regulators alike. $125 Million Fine Despite Lawsuit Dismissal The case unfolded amid increasing regulatory scrutiny under the Biden administration, particularly during the tenure of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who oversaw a wave of lawsuits targeting major firms in the digital asset space. In a notable shift, the current administration, led by President Donald Trump, has adopted a more pro-crypto stance, evidenced by the recent passage of three crypto bills by Congress. This change has fostered a more favorable environment for digital assets, with a leadership team at the SEC that includes Paul Atkins and pro-crypto Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda. Despite the dismissal of the appeals and the end of the legal battle, the SEC has clarified that the injunction and the $125 million fine imposed on Ripple remain in effect. This means that while the legal battle is over, Ripple is still subject to the financial penalties established during the litigation. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Apple has issued an emergency security update to patch a zero-click vulnerability that allowed hackers to compromise iPhones, iPads, and Macs, a flaw raising serious alarm for crypto holders who rely on Apple devices to secure their wallets. In an advisory published late Wednesday, Apple confirmed the bug, tracked as CVE-2025-43300, was discovered inside its Image I/O framework, which processes image files across devices. Apple Patches Image-Based Exploit That Could Hijack Crypto on iPhones and Macs The company warned that a maliciously crafted image could trigger memory corruption, giving attackers the ability to execute arbitrary code on a targeted device without requiring user interaction. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals,” the company said. The update was rolled out as iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2, alongside patches for macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, Sonoma 14.7.8, and Ventura 13.7.8. Apple urged users not to wait for automatic updates and to install the patch manually to prevent potential exploitation. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous for those in the cryptocurrency sector, cybersecurity experts warned. Unlike traditional finance, where stolen funds can sometimes be recovered, crypto transactions are irreversible. If attackers gain access to wallet applications or exchange credentials stored on a compromised device, funds can be drained instantly. Experts noted that even an image attachment received via iMessage could be enough to compromise a vulnerable device. Notably, Apple said the updates cover all iPhones from the iPhone XS generation onward, including the latest iPhone 16 series. Supported iPads include the iPad Pro, iPad Air (third generation and later), iPad (sixth generation and later), and iPad mini (fifth generation and later). Mac users running the three most recent versions of macOS are also covered. Security professionals emphasized that crypto holders should take extra precautions. For individuals who suspect their devices may have been targeted, experts recommend migrating wallet keys, securing primary accounts such as email and cloud services, and documenting any unusual system behavior. While device logs could, in theory, reveal anomalies, analysts noted that in practice they are difficult for non-specialists to interpret. Apple has not disclosed how many individuals may have been targeted but said it does not comment on active threats until fixes are available. The urgency of Apple’s warning recalls recent high-profile campaigns targeting crypto users. In 2024, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky revealed that North Korea’s Lazarus Group exploited a Google Chrome zero-day vulnerability hidden inside a fake blockchain game to install spyware and steal wallet credentials. @Kaspersky finds that Lazarus Group exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome using a fake blockchain-based game. #Kaspersky #LazarusGroup #CryptoHack https://t.co/dktO8iJXTw — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) October 24, 2024 The group’s tactics included using generative AI to lure victims, underscoring how advanced threat actors have grown in their pursuit of digital assets. Earlier that same year, Trust Wallet disclosed it had received credible intelligence about a zero-day iMessage exploit being sold on the dark web for $2 million. At the time, the wallet provider warned that iOS users and the broader crypto ecosystem could be at risk from attackers seeking unauthorized access to personal data and digital assets. While Apple stressed that the latest attack appears to have been aimed at “specific targeted individuals,” analysts caution that once knowledge of vulnerabilities spreads, broader exploitation often follows. Crypto Hacks Top $2.2B in 2025 as Major Breaches Escalate Meanwhile, the global crypto industry has faced a sharp escalation in security breaches in 2025, with CertiK reporting more than $2.2 billion in losses from hacks and scams during the first half of the year. Crypto investors have lost $2.2B to hacks and scams in H1 2025, with $187M recovered as threats shift, reports @CertiK . #CryptoSecurity #Cryptohacks https://t.co/5KCaVsYnbg — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) June 30, 2025 Major cases, including Bybit’s $1.5 billion hack and Cetus Protocol’s $225 million exploit, skewed overall figures, but even excluding these incidents, losses remain high at roughly $690 million. In July alone , $142 million in losses were recorded from 17 major breaches , up 27.2% from June. July crypto hack losses surge 27% to $142 million with CoinDCX's $44 million insider breach and GMX's $42 million exploit leading victims. #July #CryptoHack https://t.co/4UCMKaxUvI — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 1, 2025 Hacks and scams have also been on the rise in August. On August 14, Turkish exchange BtcTurk became the latest target, facing allegations of a $48 million exploit . The exchange has now suspended deposits and withdrawals, citing “technical problems” in its hot wallets, but maintained that fiat transactions were unaffected. The DeFi sector has also seen damaging incidents. On August 8, CrediX Finance effectively vanished after a $4.5 million exploit drained its funds . CertiK reported the team’s X account went silent, its website went offline, and its Telegram channel was deleted. The attack stemmed from compromised control of the project’s multisig wallet, enabling the minting of unbacked tokens. The team initially claimed to have negotiated the return of stolen funds, but no follow-up materialized, fueling suspicions of an exit scam. Ransomware has also intensified. A new group known as Embargo has laundered over $34 million in crypto since April 2024 , largely targeting U.S. healthcare providers with ransom demands exceeding $1 million. TRM Labs suggests Embargo may be a rebrand of the defunct BlackCat operation, linking it to breaches at American Associated Pharmacies and several regional hospitals. The post Apple Issues Urgent iOS Update to Fix Zero-Click Hack Putting Crypto Wallets at Risk appeared first on Cryptonews .