Kraken’s Bold Move into Traditional Finance and Ripple’s Legal Victory

In today's episode, we delve into Kraken's $1.5 billion acquisition of NinjaTrader, marking a significant step in the integration of traditional finance and cryptocurrency. We also cover the SEC's decision to drop its lawsuit against Ripple, a landmark moment for the crypto industry. Plus, Walrus raises $140 million, setting the stage for a new era in decentralized storage. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.

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