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XRP Takes Over Vegas As Massive Ad Blitz Kicks Off Ahead Of XRP Las Vegas 2026

XRP ads showed up at the Aria, Horseshoe, and Treasure Island during one of Bitcoin’s biggest annual events — a move that put Ripple’s messaging directly in front of tens of thousands of Bitcoin conference attendees. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Rally Is Being Supercharged By Strategy, According To Bitwise Ripple Plants Its Flag Outside Bitcoin’s Backyard […]

Bitcoin ETFs Lose Nearly Half A Billion Dollars As Fear Returns To Crypto

Bitcoin was trading at $75,900 on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision sent a chill through crypto markets, capping three straight days of withdrawals from US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds that together erased more than $490 million. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Could Be Near As White House Signals Major Update Fidelity And BlackRock Lead The Exodus Fidelity’s FBTC took the heaviest hit, shedding $191 million over the period. BlackRock’s IBIT — the largest spot Bitcoin ETF by assets under management — wasn’t far behind, with....

Are Ethereum Whales Dumping And Crashing The Price? Here’s What We Know

Latest Ethereum on-chain activity has given traders a clear reason to look at the sell side. A series of large ETH transfers tied to wallets linked with Galaxy Digital has raised questions about whether whales are actively dumping into the market. Data from on-chain transaction tracker Lookonchain shows that two wallets linked to Galaxy Digital […]

Bitcoin On Morgan Stanley’s Balance Sheet? The Answer Is Getting Interesting

Morgan Stanley’s Amy Oldenburg said a future move by major banks to put Bitcoin on their balance sheets is “not totally out of the question,” pointing to regulatory progress while warning that capital rules and global supervisory alignment still matter. Speaking during a Bitcoin 2026 conference panel, Oldenburg was asked what it would take for a bank like Morgan Stanley, or another regulated financial institution, to make the leap from offering Bitcoin exposure to actually holding Bitcoin as a treasury asset. “Bitcoin on the balance sheet,” she said, pausing on the premise. “You know, I....

April’s Crypto Carnage: North Korea Hit Twice And Snagged 76% Of 2026 Hack Value

A new crypto crime report by TRM Labs paints a stark picture of how North Korean hacking groups have been operating in 2026 so far. Through April, they were responsible for 76% of all losses tied to crypto hacks, but the report emphasizes that this outcome wasn’t driven by a steady stream of attacks. Instead, the massive share of stolen value comes down to just two incidents whose combined haul—about $577 million—far outweighed everything else that year. Two Crypto Hacks, Nearly $600M Stolen The first breach highlighted by TRM Labs took place on April 1: the Drift Protocol hack. The....

Meta Leverages Solana Network For Next-Gen Stablecoin Payments – What To Know

As the blockchain sector evolves, the Solana network is persistently gaining serious attention among large players and institutions as they launch new products on the blockchain. Solana has shifted into the spotlight once again following the recent move by Meta to launch a stablecoin payment solution on the leading network. Solana Chosen by Meta for […]

Senator Warren Launches New Probe Targeting Tether And Commerce Secretary Lut...

Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the most prominent crypto skeptics in Washington, is now focusing her scrutiny on Tether and the man leading the Department of Commerce. In a new probe framed around alleged national security concerns, Warren and Senator Ron Wyden have asked Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to respond to reports that Tether provided […]

Bitcoin Crash Is Coming: Pundit Says It’s Time To Sell All Your BTC

A crypto analyst is sounding the alarm about Bitcoin (BTC), warning investors to sell their coins before the next price crash. According to the market expert, Bitcoin could be preparing for another major correction, but this time, it’s in the $40,000 range. Contrary to the widespread belief that Bitcoin has entered a new bull market, this analyst argues that the bear market is far from over and that it will end only after BTC hits its final cycle bottom. Analyst Warns Investors To Sell Bitcoin Now Orbion, a crypto market, has warned members of the Bitcoin community to consider exiting....

Dogecoin Just Entered A New Market With This Latest Move, But Will It Make A ...

Dogecoin is now being packaged for institutional investors through a regulated financial product in Europe, marking another step in its transition from internet meme to tradable asset within traditional markets. This move raises a key question: will this move materially impact Dogecoin’s long-term trajectory, or is it simply another symbolic milestone in crypto’s ongoing institutional […]

Bitcoin Rejection Sparks Caution: Is The Rally Losing Steam?

Bitcoin’s recent rejection near key resistance has raised fresh concerns about the strength of its ongoing rally. After a steady climb, signs of selling pressure are beginning to emerge, hinting that bullish momentum may be weakening. With price now hovering around critical support zones, the next move could determine whether the uptrend regains traction or starts to lose steam. 2–618 Pattern Triggers: BTC Rejected At $78,000 In a market update, analyst Kamile Uray revealed that the long-anticipated 2-618 pattern for Bitcoin has officially activated. After the price approached the $78,037....

Analyst Says XRP Fundamentals Are Accelerating, What Does This Mean?

The XRP price has been on a steady decline for months, reflecting weak structure and underlying negative sentiment. Even as its price action remains muted, a crypto analyst has announced that XRP’s fundamentals are accelerating. According to the analyst, XRP is currently centered around several bullish developments that strengthen its underlying outlook. He believes that […]

Peter Brandt Puts XRP Bulls on Alert With New Support Chart

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has shared a weekly chart and asked traders how deep they think XRP could fall into support. The post matters because Brandt’s chart frames XRP not as a clean momentum breakout, but as a market still trying to prove that its late-2024 range expansion can hold as support. Brandt, posting from @PeterLBrandt account on X, addressed the XRP crowd directly. “Attention all Ripplettes,” he wrote. “How deep into support do you Ripplettes think price could go? XRP. See chart.” What This Means For XRP The chart attached to the post showed XRP/USDT on Binance on a weekly....

WLFI Selloff Deepens After Controversial Governance Vote Goes Live

World Liberty Financial’s native token WLFI lost roughly 17% of its value on Wednesday as a governance proposal affecting more than 62 billion WLFI tokens officially opened for community voting — and the backlash was immediate. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run Brewing: ATH In Sight By Late 2026: Analyst A Token Already Deep In The Red WLFI was trading at around $0.06 at the time of writing, according to data from CoinGecko. That marks a 70% drop since the token first reached open markets, making Wednesday’s selloff the latest in a long string of losses for holders of the....

Bitcoin Whales Take Bearish Stance With Rising Short Positions, Another Sharp...

Bitcoin has not entirely lost its newfound upside momentum despite a pullback to the $75,000 price level. However, traders appear to be gradually switching into a bearish stance on BTC as evidenced by growing short positions around the leading cryptocurrency asset, particularly among seasoned investors. Large Players Are Increasingly Shorting Bitcoin While the Bitcoin price […]

Bitcoin And XRP Are Seeing A Surge In Adoption, Here Are The Numbers

The latest holder data from Santiment shows that crypto adoption is still increasing, even as prices are without a clear bullish trend across the market. Bitcoin is approaching a major wallet milestone, XRP has continued to grow its user base, and Ethereum is dominating the field by a wide margin. Numbers Reveal A Surge In Adoption New figures from on-chain analytics platform Santiment show that cryptocurrencies are witnessing intense adoption across the board. This data is particularly gotten from the holder count from Santiment, which looks at the number of addresses with non-empty....

Who Moved 1.1 Billion XRP And Where Are They Headed?

Sometimes, on-chain data speaks loudly enough that traders stop to pay attention. That is precisely what happened this week, when analyst Ali Martinez pointed to an interesting trend in XRP whale behavior. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that 1.10 billion XRP were moved by whale accounts over the past week, using Santiment data to show […]

What The Bitcoin Drop Since Gensler Left Says About Markets And Regulation

When Gary Gensler left the US Securities and Exchange Commission in January 2025, Bitcoin was trending higher, and many expected a more favorable regulatory backdrop to drive further upside. Instead, BTC has fallen sharply to a zone that complicates a once-popular narrative that regulation, or Gensler specifically, was the primary force holding the market back. Bitcoin’s Price May Be Saying More About Markets Than Regulators The market reaction to regulatory change hasn’t played out the way many expected. Analyst Benjamin Cowen has mentioned on X that when Gary Gensler stepped down....

Ripple Is Expanding Again: What The New XRP Escrow Service Means For Holders

XRP Ledger (XRPL) validator Vet has revealed a new upgrade that could soon launch on the network as Ripple continues to expand. Specifically, he highlighted the new escrow service and what it could mean for token holders. XRPL Validator Spotlights New XRP Escrow Service as Ripple Expands In an X post, Vet stated that “XRP […]

Industry Expert Samson Mow Reveals When The Bitcoin Price Will Hit $1M

Samson Mow, the CEO of Jan3, a BTC-focused tech company, has made a bold call, predicting that the Bitcoin price could eventually explode to $1 million per coin. Mow’s ambitious price forecast adds to the growing list of $1 million Bitcoin price projections by Bitwise and other market experts. The CEO has pointed to supply and demand dynamics as the key factor that could drive this seven-figure price target. Why The Bitcoin Price Could Climb To $1 Million The Bitcoin price is now sitting above $75,000 after a sharp rebound to $79,000, only to quickly reverse most of those gains. Despite....

Ripple Opens New Dubai HQ As Middle East Demand Surges

Ripple has opened a new Middle East and Africa regional headquarters in Dubai’s International Financial Centre, expanding its UAE footprint as demand for regulated blockchain-based payments and custody infrastructure grows across the region. The move gives Ripple capacity to double the size of its existing local operations, according to the company, and comes as the […]

Analyst Calls Local Bitcoin Top, Reveals Why The Price Is Headed Below $60,000

Crypto analyst Kaz has called the local Bitcoin top, stating that the leading crypto has little room to the upside. The analyst also explained why BTC is now likely to drop below the psychological $60,000 level, which would mark a new low for the crypto asset. Bitcoin Top About To Form As Price Eyes Drop Below $60,000 In an X post, Kaz said Bitcoin is very close to a local top, despite market participants predicting a sustained rally to $90,000. He noted that the last local top formed around $97,000, when people were calling for a rally to $108,000, but it did not happen. Instead, BTC was....

Meta Picks Solana And Polygon For Creator Stablecoin Payouts

Meta has begun rolling out USDC payouts for select creators in Colombia and the Philippines, marking the company’s most concrete return to crypto payments since the collapse of its Libra and Diem ambitions. The feature uses Solana and Polygon as supported blockchain rails, putting two major public networks inside a creator-payment flow run through Meta’s […]

Stablecoins Go Mainstream As Meta Rolls Out Creator Payouts In Philippines, C...

Facebook paid its creators nearly $3 billion in 2025 — a 35% jump from the year before. Now some of those Meta creators will get paid in crypto. Related Reading: Dogecoin Futures Open Interest Explodes As Leveraged Traders Pile In Meta: A Second Try At Digital Payments Meta has begun rolling out USDC stablecoin payouts to select creators in the Philippines and Colombia, marking the company’s return to digital currency after a failed attempt years ago. Creators who sign up can link a third-party crypto wallet to Facebook’s payout platform and receive funds directly on the Solana....

South Korea Ramps Up 2027 Crypto Tax Prep Amid Abolition Calls

South Korea’s tax authority has begun preparations to implement its 20-22% tax on crypto income starting next year, fast-tracking the development of a tax base and tracking system to end years of delays for the Income Tax Act. Related Reading: Japan Regulators Target Crypto Deals In Real Estate With New Guidance NTS Begins 2027 Crypto […]

Fidelity Flags Bitcoin Price Zone That Historically Marked Accumulation

Fidelity Digital Assets says Bitcoin’s latest drawdown has pushed the market into a zone that has historically aligned with accumulation phases, even as its momentum signal remains negative and broader crypto risk appetite stays narrow. In its Signals Report Q2 2026, Fidelity’s research team described a market still working through a corrective phase rather than entering a broad-based expansion. Bitcoin remains the dominant source of unrealized profitability across the digital asset complex, while other major assets continue to stabilize after a sharp reset in Q1. Fidelity Says Bitcoin....

Celsius Founder Lands $10 Million FTC Settlement—And A Crypto Ban For Life

Alex Mashinsky, the founder of the crypto lender Celsius, has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The high-profile case stems from allegations that Mashinsky and Celsius violated multiple areas of federal law, including claims tied to securities and commodities rules. Celsius Founder’s New Limits Under the terms described in the FTC’s latest filing, […]

Bitcoin Could Free Businesses From Bank Control, CEO Says

Twenty One Capital holds 43,514 Bitcoin worth roughly $3.3 billion — and its CEO wants the world to know why. Related Reading: Bitcoin Transparency Gets A Boost As Dorsey’s Block Unveils Reserve Proof A Direct Attack On Card Networks Jack Mallers took the stage at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference with one clear message: the payment […]

Dogecoin (DOGE) Jumps Past $0.10, Bulls Eye Extended Upside Move

Dogecoin started a fresh increase from the $0.0950 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.1075 and might aim for a larger rally. DOGE price started a decent upward move above $0.100 and $0.1050. The price is trading above the $0.1040 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1020 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it stays above $0.10. Dogecoin Price Rallies Above Hurdles Dogecoin price remained supported above the $0.0965 zone....

Fake ‘HSBC’ Stablecoins Emerge Before Launch—Hong Kong Issues Warning

Hong Kong’s financial regulator has warned about fake tokens claiming to be associated with licensed stablecoin issuers HSBC and Anchorpoint. Both Anchorpoint & HSBC Confirm No Official Stablecoin Launch Yet The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has posted a notification on its website warning the public regarding certain stablecoins floating around that claim to be […]

XRP Price Softens Further, Grinding Losses Test Bullish Patience

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.380. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.3840 and $1.40. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.3840 zone. The price is now trading below $1.380 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3840 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.3840. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price failed to stay above $1.40 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price....

Bitcoin $90,000 Predictions Surge Across Social Media—Contrarian Signal?

Social media data shows trader calls for $90,000+ Bitcoin prices have registered a spike recently, a potential sign of FOMO brewing in the market. Bitcoin Has Seen An Uptick In Greedy Social Media Calls In a new post on X, analytics firm Santiment has talked about where the social media crowd is expecting Bitcoin to go next. The indicator of relevance here is the “Social Volume,” which measures the total number of posts/messages/threads containing unique mentions of a given term or topic that currently exist on the major social media platforms. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market....

Bitcoin’s Rally Is Being Supercharged By Strategy, According To Bitwise

If Strategy keeps buying at its current pace, it could surpass Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto as the largest single holder of the cryptocurrency within two years. Related Reading: Crypto Crackdown Refocused: FBI, DOJ Zero In On Bad Actors, Not Code Creators That projection, from Galaxy Digital research head Alex Thorn, puts into sharp focus […]

Ethereum Price Downtrend Gains Pace—Is A Steeper Drop Ahead?

Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,265. ETH is now consolidating above $2,220 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,280 zone. The price is trading below $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a rising channel with support at $2,295 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,220 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,320 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin. ETH....

Hyperliquid Jumps Into The Betting Boom With New ‘Outcome Tokens’ For Real-Wo...

Hyperliquid (HYPE), one of the fastest-growing decentralized exchanges in crypto, is moving into prediction markets with a proposal aimed at competing with Polymarket and Kalshi. Bloomberg reported Wednesday that Hyperliquid is testing a new system upgrade called HIP-4, designed to let traders bet on real-world outcomes on a platform that has gained attention for how quickly and aggressively it has expanded. Hyperliquid Tests HIP-4 Prediction Markets HIP-4 is currently in public testing, and its focus would be prediction-style contracts rather than Hyperliquid’s traditional core product:....

Bitcoin Price Weakness Grows, Traders Brace For Further Downside

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $76,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $75,000 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $76,500 and extended losses. The price is trading below $76,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $77,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $76,500 and $77,200 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $76,500 support zone. BTC remained in a bearish....

Cardano Builder IO Says It Delivered 16 Of 18 Treasury Commitments

Input Output said it progressed 16 of 18 treasury-funded Cardano commitments across Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, framing the period as a test of whether ecosystem funding can translate into publicly verifiable delivery. Two commitments, Acropolis and tiered pricing, were canceled, with funding returned to the treasury, according to IO’s delivery report. The report positions […]

Dogecoin Futures Open Interest Explodes As Leveraged Traders Pile In

A crypto analyst has placed a seven-figure bet against Dogecoin, warning that the market looks dangerously overextended. CryptoQuant’s JA Maartun opened a short position of 1 million DOGE, citing a sharp and rapid buildup of leveraged contracts that he described as a risky setup. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run Brewing: ATH In Sight By Late 2026: Analyst The Numbers Behind The Warning DOGE futures open interest climbed 33% in just five days, jumping from roughly 505 million to approximately 683 million DOGE contracts. The surge was steady, beginning around April 23 and peaking....

Shiba Inu Open Interest Jumps As Whales Quietly Accumulate SHIB

Shiba Inu is trading in a tightly wound setup as derivatives activity rises, whale positioning turns more aggressive, and price remains capped below a key macro resistance zone. The meme coin’s short-term indicators have improved, but leverage is increasingly driving the structure beneath the surface. SHIB is currently roughly 17% below its 200-day moving average and still locked inside a broader downtrend. Year to date, the asset remains down 24.6%, while its annual decline stands at 54.15%. That macro backdrop is difficult to ignore. Yet the near-term picture is less one-sided. SHIB....

Is Solana Dead Or Is There Something Going On Behind The Scenes?

Solana (SOL) has shown weak price action throughout this year, recording only modest gains even as several major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, staged stronger rallies. Data from CoinMarketCap indicates that SOL is currently down more than 45% year-to-date. Moreover, reports suggest that the cryptocurrency’s total revenue has collapsed by 98%, from $120 million to just $2 […]

Ethereum Poised For $140% Rally If This Resistance Flips – Analyst Calls Brea...

While Ethereum (ETH) is at a pivotal crossroads, some analysts suggest that a reclaim of a key resistance could open the door to a massive breakout. However, others have raised questions about the altcoin’s next move amid the recent market volatility and weak signals. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces ‘Most Critical Week In Months’ Amid $76,000 Retest – Should Investors Worry? Ethereum Breakout: ‘A Matter Of When’ Ethereum has found a new price range after turning the $2,250 level into support during the April market recovery. The cryptocurrency has been trading between the $2,250-$2,400....

Why The Bitcoin Price Could Hit $68,000 Again

The Bitcoin price is currently sitting on a key support trendline that could determine its next major move. According to a crypto analyst, a breakout from this level could lead to two possible scenarios. On the bullish side, the cryptocurrency could extend its recent price recovery and push higher. However, in a bearish scenario, the analyst predicts a steep decline, with price possibly revisiting $68,000. Given the significance of this trendline, analysts and traders are closely watching to see how Bitcoin will react here. Bitcoin Price Sits At Critical Make Or Break Trendline Crypto....

Bitcoin Large Players Have Built A Sell Wall At $80.5K–$82K – Spoofing Or Str...

Bitcoin is holding above $76,000 as the market tests resistance, and bulls attempt to build the momentum needed for the next leg higher. The price is constructive. The order book above it is not cooperating. Data from CoinGlass shows that the sell wall between $80,500 and $82,000 has been in place for over 24 hours. The orders are large, evenly spaced at approximately $3.3 million intervals, and they have not moved. In order book analysis, that combination — scale, spacing, and persistence — is the fingerprint of deliberate placement rather than coincidental accumulation. Spoofs disappear....

Bitcoin’s Most Trusted Miner Stress Indicator Just Flashed a Buy Signal: Shou...

Bitcoin is holding above $76,000 as the market tests resistance and the broader environment remains uncertain. The price is constructive, but the forces operating beneath it tell a more complicated story — and top analyst Darkfost has identified a signal in the Hash Ribbons that adds a specific layer of structural context to where Bitcoin […]

Western Union’s Solana Move Signals A Shift In Global Payment Infrastructure

Western Union’s decision to build on Solana isn’t just another stablecoin integration, but a signal that the foundations of global payments may be starting to shift. For decades, Western Union has been synonymous with cross-border money movement, built on a network of intermediaries, settlement layers, and regional constraints. Behind the surface, this move suggests a potential shift in how global payment infrastructure is being built, upgraded, and ultimately replaced. How Solana Could Fit Into The Future Of Global Money Movement Western Union’s decision to build USDPT on Solana is....

Bitcoin Sees Declining Short-Term Activity Amid Gradual Upside Momentum

Bitcoin may have pulled back briefly after days of upward action, but its price is still holding firm above the pivotal $77,000 mark backed by growing bullish sentiment across the broader cryptocurrency market. While BTC’s price has displayed upside momentum, the on-chain indicator points to a steady decline in activity among short-term holders. Short-Term Holder […]

A Stealth Force In Derivatives—Why Bitcoin Can’t Punch Past $80,000 Yet

Bitcoin (BTC) failed again to push back above the $80,000 level this week, a price point that has remained stubbornly resistant since early February. After struggling through the latest attempt to break higher, BTC retraced to around $75,400 on Wednesday. Bloomberg attributes part of this stagnation to a less visible but powerful force: positioning in the options market. According to the report, a concentrated set of call options has built up around the $80,000 strike on Deribit. Why Bitcoin Keeps Stalling Near $80,000 As Andy Baehr, managing director of asset management at GSR, explained....

Analyst Reveals Bitcoin Big Picture, Predicts 50% Crash By EOY

Bitcoin’s price structure is starting to look less like a clean recovery to $80,000 and more like a battleground between $76,000 and $78,000, where every rally is being tested, and every dip is being watched. A new technical outlook from a crypto analyst known as Guru is now adding an interesting angle to that uncertainty, outlining a path where Bitcoin could first lure in late buyers before unwinding into a 50% decline before the end of the year. Next Bitcoin Move Bitcoin’s recent price action in April has led to bullish momentum slowly creeping in, and many analysts are now looking at....

Analyst Says High XRP Price Targets Are Dangerous, Here’s Why

XRP has never lacked ambitious price forecasts, but a warning from crypto analyst ChartNerd is aimed at the extreme end of that optimism. As XRP is trading at $1.39, down over 60% from its all-time high of $3.65 reached in July 2025, the analyst is part of those pushing back hard against a culture of […]

DeFi Deleveraging Hits AAVE – Analyst Explains Why Borrowing Demand Falls Off...

Aave entered April 2026 as DeFi’s largest lending protocol. By mid-month, it was managing the fallout from one of the most damaging exploits in its history — and the on-chain data is now revealing just how deeply the event disrupted the protocol’s core activity. Related Reading: Crypto Traders Just Moved $100 Billion In Gold Volume: Find Out What Is Driving The Rush The incident began at Kelp DAO, where attackers exploited a $293 million vulnerability and used the stolen tokens as collateral on Aave V3. Aave’s smart contracts were never breached — the protocol functioned....

Dogecoin Surges 11%: Is This Parallel Channel Resistance Next?