Crypto payments company and XRP developer Ripple continues to expand its reach across global regions, with its latest move revealing a new license in Luxembourg. The team has shown that this license will allow the company to provide crypto-focused payment services within the country, marking another major win in its mission to power global payments […]
The game just changed. The Smarter Web Company (LSE: SWC) officially rang the bell on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market today, proving that ‘Bitcoin treasury’ plays are now a centerpiece of the UK market. But it hasn’t been all champagne and green candles. SWC has had a literal trial by fire, weathering a $100M loss on its Bitcoin positions over the last three months as the market chopped. However, despite this, it will not change course. While the suits are debating whether SWC’s ‘diamond-hard’ conviction is genius or madness, the message is clear: Web3....
With the DeFi ecosystem experiencing continued growth, a notable amount of XRP is being seen across the sector. After a period of reduced demand, more of the token has been moved into several areas of the ecosystem, such as decentralized applications (dApps) and on-chain finance products. More XRP Moves Into DeFi Ecosystem XRP is becoming […]
Changpeng Zhao has debunked four narratives that have been circulating on social media within the crypto community in recent days, ranging from a fabricated Polymarket screenshot to claims about Binance “dumping” Bitcoin. He argues that traders were stitching together on-chain observations and clipped quotes into conclusions that weren’t supported by the underlying facts. Former Binance CEO Debunks “FUD” The first rumor centered on an image framed as a Polymarket market showing odds, circulated by several accounts, as high as “79%” that someone would throw something at Zhao’s....
The crypto market is violently flushing leverage right now. Coinglass data shows that over the period from Jan 29-31, $1.5B in $BTC leveraged long positions were wiped. Bitcoin ($BTC) is retracing sharply, triggering a cascade of liquidations across major exchanges. When the market leader sneezes, altcoins usually catch a cold, often resulting in brutal double-digit drawdowns for high-beta assets. This volatility is classic late-stage correction behavior: wipe out the over-leveraged longs to reset open interest. But market downturns are funny things. While speculative capital flees, smart....
BNB Chain has shown strong performance over the last week, with the ecosystem holding key metrics despite the recent market downturn and BNB’s price correction toward a major support level. Related Reading: Crypto Market Crash ‘Worse Than Expected’ But Bottom Might Be Near, Says Tom Lee BNB Chain Key Metrics Hold Strong On Monday, BNB Chain shared its weekly ecosystem snapshot, revealing solid network performance and sustained growth on multiple key metrics from January 22 to January 28, 2026. According to the report, BNB Chain saw over 4.9 million average Daily Active Users (DAU) during....
Galaxy Digital is warning that the Bitcoin selloff may not be finished, arguing that on-chain data, weakening technical levels, and a thin catalyst calendar leave BTC vulnerable to a deeper retracement toward the high-$50,000s over the coming weeks or months. In a client note dated Feb. 1, 2026, Galaxy researcher Alex Thorn framed last week’s […]
Michael Saylor says that Bitcoin isn’t currency for spending, it’s ‘economic energy’ meant to be preserved for 100 years. The Strategy chairman’s thesis is simple: you don’t sell the winner to buy the losers. While this ‘Diamond Hand’ philosophy has shifted Bitcoin from speculative toy to treasury reserve asset, it creates a massive friction point: […]
Sanctions evasion and digital asset adoption have reached a critical flashpoint in Russia. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX), the country’s largest financial marketplace, is reportedly finalizing the infrastructure to launch indices and futures contracts for $XRP, according to local media outlet RBC. That milestone marks a sharp pivot from the Kremlin’s historical skepticism regarding cryptocurrencies. It […]
The XRP price might be trading in a bearish mood, but exchange-held supply behind the scenes points to a trend that could matter for price direction in the months ahead. A recent report from 21Shares shows that exchange reserves have dropped to a seven-year low of 1.7 billion XRP. The report shows how tightening liquidity, ETF demand, and investor behavior are quietly lining up for a possible repricing for XRP in 2026. Falling XRP Exchange Supply Meets ETF Demand According to 21Shares, three pillars will shape XRP’s price action in 2026: regulatory clarity, substantial investor demand....
The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a significant shift in investor sentiment as meme coins transition from simple internet jokes to high-utility ecosystems. While established assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum remain staples of institutional portfolios, retail traders are increasingly hunting for low-cap opportunities with explosive upside potential. Amidst this volatility, market analysts are beginning to tip […]
The cryptocurrency market in early 2026 is proving to be a testing ground for even the most seasoned traders. With major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum undergoing significant “leverage flushes,” the broader sentiment has turned toward cautious observation. Yet, beneath the surface of this volatility, a distinct pattern is emerging: smart money is no longer […]
Fireblocks, the heavyweight of institutional infrastructure, just expanded its DeFi reach. How? By integrating the Canton Network. It’s a clear signal: the landscape for cross-chain interoperability is growing. By adding support for Canton, Fireblocks isn’t just adding a feature; they’re effectively lowering the drawbridge for asset managers and hedge funds to access fragmented liquidity across […]
Rumors of an alliance between XRP and multinational tech giant Amazon are circulating across the market once again. A crypto market expert has shared what could happen if Amazon were to truly integrate XRP into its services, highlighting the potential benefits and far-reaching effects this could have on the third-largest cryptocurrency. Changes An XRP Integration […]
Thailand’s second-largest lender, Kasikornbank (KBank), is quietly fortifying its digital asset infrastructure. The banking giant isn’t just tinkering; trademark filings show they are securing IP rights for digital wallets and stablecoin solutions right before the anticipated IPO of their asset management arm. This isn’t just a technical upgrade; it’s a signal that institutional banking is […]
Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has drawn attention to a previous pattern that formed for the Dogecoin price just before it recorded 21,000% rally. Based on this, he raised the possibility that the meme coin may be preparing for another parabolic rally despite the recent downtrend. Dogecoin Price Momentum Oscillator Decline Points To Parabolic Rally In an X post, Trader Tardigrade highlighted the Dogecoin price weekly chart, while noting that the Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO) has dropped to levels that triggered past rallies. DOGE notably surged 21,000% between 2015 and 2018 and 800%....
Les prédictions d’une intelligence artificielle ne sont pas des certitudes, elles reflètent surtout les récits qui dominent déjà le marché. Mais elles donnent un bon point de départ pour analyser des projets. Dans plusieurs contenus financiers qui prêtent des choix ou des hypothèses à Claude, trois noms reviennent, XRP, HYPER et TAO. Cet article vous […]
The barrier between traditional finance and digital assets in Europe’s largest economy isn’t just crumbling, it’s gone. ING Germany, catering to over 9M customers, quietly integrated crypto ETPs (Exchange Traded Products) and ETNs (Exchange Traded Notes) into its retail banking interface. The partners? Asset management heavyweights Bitwise and VanEck. This collaboration is more than a […]
Bitcoin is testing retail patience right now. It’s oscillating within a tight consolidation range, and many are eyeing the $84K mark as the next critical liquidity shelf. The market structure here is telling: falling volatility usually signals a violent move is coming, and derivatives data suggest short-term speculators are capitulating while long-term holders continue to […]
The warnings from Arizona are becoming increasingly urgent. Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a stark alert regarding a surge in cryptocurrency ATM scams targeting older adults, a predatory trend that exploits the irreversible nature of blockchain transactions. According to the AG’s Office, scammers are posing as government officials or tech support agents. They then direct […]
Rising stablecoin volumes have provided insights into the crypto market’s growth despite the decline in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. A recent report noted that these stablecoins have evolved from speculation to utility, particularly as the number of daily active users increased in the last quarter. Stablecoin Volumes Highlight Crypto Market Growth Despite Bitcoin And Ethereum […]
The collision of aerospace tech and decentralized finance is heating up. Reports indicate that xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, is actively headhunting cryptography specialists to build a payment infrastructure that could plug directly into SpaceX’s Starlink network. If true, this signals a massive shift: satellite internet moving beyond credit cards and fiat rails toward […]
Tether isn’t just a stablecoin issuer anymore. It’s rapidly becoming a dominant force in Bitcoin infrastructure. The company’s recent launch of MOS, its proprietary mining operating system, marks a massive shift in how institutional capital interacts with the network. By fusing Internet of Things (IoT) technology with mining hardware, Tether is optimizing energy efficiency in […]
Bitcoin’s bear-market turn can be traced to Oct. 10, 2025, a session widely described as the largest crypto derivatives liquidation event on record, with roughly $19 billion in futures positions forcibly unwound as prices slid sharply off their highs. CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost argues the damage was structural as much as directional: open interest fell by about 70,000 BTC in a single day, wiping out months of leverage build-up and leaving speculation struggling to re-form. He claims that the Oct. 10 flush was “really the one that pushed BTC into a bear market” because of the speed....
Reports suggesting a deepening strategic alignment, and a potential full-blown merger, between SpaceX and xAI have sent ripples through both the aerospace and artificial intelligence sectors. The theoretical combination creates a vertically integrated behemoth: SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network provides the global nervous system, while xAI’s Grok models function as the brain. This isn’t just about […]
Tensions are boiling over Down Under. Coinbase has formally accused major Australian banks of imposing a shadow ban on the industry. Executives argue that banks are systematically restricting transfers to crypto platforms, effectively ‘de-banking’ users without a clear mandate. That opacity creates a massive headache (and a crisis of confidence) for retail investors just trying […]
The crypto market has entered one of those phases that rarely make headlines but often shape what comes next. Price action across major assets has slowed, volatility has compressed, and even Bitcoin is struggling to establish a clear short-term direction. For many investors, this environment raises a familiar question: what is the best crypto to buy now when momentum fades and conviction becomes harder to find? Historically, these quieter periods tend to separate reactive trading from strategic positioning. Capital does not leave the market altogether. Instead, it becomes more selective,....
The meme coin segment has a habit of going quiet before it gets loud again. In early 2026, that silence is becoming noticeable. While Bitcoin and large-cap assets remain stuck in consolidation ranges, speculative energy across the market has not disappeared. It has shifted. And as investor behavior adapts to a slower, more selective environment, conversations around the best meme coins are quietly resurfacing. Unlike previous cycles, this renewed interest is not driven by sudden price spikes or viral hype alone. Instead, it is forming during a phase of patience. Trading volumes are lower,....
Newly unsealed Department of Justice documents have confirmed a bizarre footnote in crypto history: Jeffrey Epstein poured roughly $3.2 million into Coinbase back in 2014. At the time, Bitcoin was trading well below $1,000. It wasn’t just a small punt, either. Records indicate that about half this stake was liquidated in 2018 for nearly $15 […]
When U.S. Senators start tossing around terms like ‘potentially criminal conduct’ to describe high-profile crypto deals, the market listens. But perhaps not in the way regulators intend. Senator Chris Murphy’s recent grilling of potential UAE investments, citing ‘brazen, open corruption’, has dominated headlines. Yet, this geopolitical friction highlights a growing fracture. It’s the widening gap […]
The market just endured a brutal leverage flush. In a move that caught late longs off guard, Bitcoin didn’t just dip, it sliced through the psychological support of $80K, triggering a cascade of liquidations totaling $2.2B across major exchanges. That’s weeks of accumulation wiped out in roughly 48 hours. But let’s be real: this looks […]
The crypto market in early 2026 is defined less by panic or euphoria and more by patience. Bitcoin continues to move sideways, volatility has cooled, and traders who once chased every breakout are now taking a step back. In this environment, a familiar question is quietly returning: which is the next crypto to explode once the market finds its direction again? History suggests that these quieter phases often matter more than they appear. When price action slows, speculative capital does not disappear – it reorganizes. Investors begin looking beyond short-term charts and toward....
Pepe ($PEPE) has cemented itself as the ‘Bitcoin of memes,’ but recent price action suggests the frog might be suffering from its own success. With a market capitalization now measuring in the billions, the days of rapid, life-changing multiples for new entrants are mathematically limited. The law of diminishing returns is kicking in. Doubling a […]
The Ethereum price has not been immune to the sharp downturn that swept through the broader crypto market over the weekend. Selling pressure intensified into Monday, pushing the second‑largest crypto down toward the $2,150 level at its lows. Even so, some analysts remain confident that Ethereum’s longer‑term structure still points to significantly higher prices. Ethereum […]
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is at it again. This time, he’s pivoting the crypto conversation toward the intersection of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and prediction markets, a concept he calls ‘info finance.’ In recent commentary on the evolution of on-chain governance, Buterin suggested that prediction markets offer a truth-seeking mechanism that standard DAO voting lacks. […]
Legacy retail is colliding with decentralized finance, and the results are getting interesting. The latest headlines surrounding the brand formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond suggest a definitive pivot. With the intellectual property now under the umbrella of Beyond Inc. (a company already cozy with tZERO and digital securities), the narrative of ‘Bed, Bath & Tokens’ is less of a meme and more of a strategic survival mechanism. The move to explore Real-World Assets (RWAs) and blockchain-based loyalty systems represents a desperate, yet calculated, attempt to modernize a....
BitMine’s chairman, Thomas “Tom” Lee, has weighed in on the potential reasons for the recent crypto market’s performance and why he believes the prices may be near the bottom. Related Reading: Is The Bitcoin Bottom In? CMT Reveals What Investors Need To See Now ‘All Pieces In Place’ For Crypto Market Bottom On Monday, BitMine’s chairman and Fundstrat’s CIO, Tom Lee, discussed the recent market crash that has wiped out around 13% of the crypto market’s total value over the past week. During an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, the executive affirmed that the crypto market’s....
Hong Kong financial authorities have announced that they will soon grant the first, limited batch of stablecoin provider licenses as the review process for applications is almost completed. Related Reading: Cardano Founder Says He’ll Sell A Blackhawk And Lambos, Mothball His Jet HKMA To Grant Limited Stablecoin Licenses Soon On Monday, the Hong Kong Monetary […]
The regulatory center of gravity for digital assets is shifting eastward. While the US navigates a fog of enforcement actions and legal ambiguity, Hong Kong is cementing its bid as a global crypto hub. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently advanced its stablecoin issuer sandbox, greenlighting a select group of institutional heavyweights to begin testing. It’s a move from theoretical frameworks to operational reality. Participants, including subsidiaries of Chinese e-commerce giants and global banks like Standard Chartered, are already stress-testing issuance, reserve management,....
The crypto market in early 2026 feels unusually calm. Volatility has faded, major assets are trading within tight ranges, and the constant stream of market-moving headlines has slowed. Yet beneath the surface, something else is happening. Investors are not leaving the market. They are repositioning. In this environment, one question is quietly gaining traction again: which new crypto to explode could emerge once momentum returns? Historically, periods like this have often acted as a reset rather than a slowdown. When Bitcoin and large-cap assets pause, attention tends to drift toward....
The crypto market is entering a phase that seasoned investors recognize immediately. Price action has slowed, volatility has cooled, and the constant stream of headline-driven moves has faded into something more subdued. Bitcoin continues to dominate sentiment, but without the urgency that defined earlier cycles. In moments like this, the question shifts. It is no longer about chasing momentum, but about positioning. That is why discussions around the best crypto to buy now are resurfacing in a quieter, more deliberate way. Rather than exiting the market, many investors are adjusting how....
The crypto market has entered a familiar but often underestimated phase. Volatility has cooled, headline-driven price swings are less frequent, and many major assets are moving sideways. For investors watching from the sidelines, this kind of environment usually raises a specific question: where does the next opportunity come from when momentum fades? That question is one of the main reasons interest around best crypto presales is quietly building again in early 2026. Rather than chasing short-term price action, many market participants are reassessing how capital behaves during....
Ripples came through both the traditional and digital asset markets. Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime-listed gaming giant KLab (KLab) announced its latest strategic acquisition: an additional 9.65 $BTC and 2,955 units of physical gold. This significant investment, totaling 200M yen, underscores KLab’s conviction in its ‘Dual Gold Treasury Strategy’, a forward-thinking approach blending the high-growth engine of Bitcoin with the anchor of stability that is physical gold. KLab’s recent purchase brings its total holdings to 22.45 BTC (valued at over 313 million yen) and 8,185 gold....
Ark Invest’s latest filing reveals a chunky $32.7M acquisition of Robinhood (HOOD) shares. On the surface, it’s an equity play, but dig deeper, and it looks like a derivative bet on the resurgence of crypto market participation. Historically, Robinhood’s volume spikes act as a canary in the coal mine for retail capital, typically preceding major […]
Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings are in danger of going underwater after the latest price plunge, but that hasn’t stopped the firm from unveiling a new buy. Strategy Has Bought Another $75.3 Million Worth Of Bitcoin In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor has shared information related to the latest Bitcoin acquisition […]
Bitcoin’s (BTC) sharp sell‑off has intensified pressure on Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, even as it continues to expand its already massive cryptocurrency holdings. On Monday, the firm disclosed another BTC purchase at a time when prices were sliding to levels not seen in almost a year. Strategy Adds Bitcoin During Market Sell‑Off According to a securities filing released on Monday, Strategy acquired an additional 855 Bitcoin over the prior seven days, paying an average price of about $87,974 per token. The transaction amounted to roughly $75.3 million and further....
Tether isn’t just the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin anymore; it is systematically rewiring the Bitcoin network’s guts. In a move challenging the proprietary grip of major hardware giants, Tether recently released open-source mining libraries designed to boost efficiency for mining rigs. By targeting the software running WhatsMiner, Avalon, and Antminer units, Tether is effectively democratizing hashrate production. Source: X Now, individual miners can optimize performance without relying on ‘black box’ closed-source firmware. That signals a massive shift:....
Thailand’s second-largest lender, Kasikornbank (KBank), has made its intentions clear: it wants to dominate the Southeast Asian digital asset market. New trademark filings reveal the banking giant is prepping a proprietary stablecoin wallet ecosystem, a logical next step after acquiring the Satang Pro exchange (now Orbix). This goes beyond simple corporate branding; it marks a fundamental shift in how traditional finance (TradFi) approaches blockchain infrastructure. They aren’t just experimenting anymore. They’re deploying. The strategy is fairly transparent. By locking down....
The convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized infrastructure just hit a new gear. ING, one of Europe’s banking heavyweights, is reportedly deepening its exposure to the crypto ecosystem through a strategic alignment with Bitwise. This isn’t just a standard balance sheet adjustment. It signals a fundamental shift in how institutional capital views digital asset custody and yield generation. For years, banks sat on their hands, paralyzed by regulatory fog. Now, with Bitwise providing the regulated rails, institutions like ING are effectively bypassing the technical....
Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Managing Partner Tom Lee is doubling down on a risk-on rotation. His thesis? The recent consolidation in precious metals could catalyze a significant capital flight back into digital assets, with Ethereum poised to play catch-up. Source: X While Bitcoin dominated institutional inflows throughout Q1, the macro setup indicates a shifting tide. As gold and silver hit resistance at historical highs, smart money is eyeing assets that offer both appreciation and native yield. Why does that matter? Historically, the market treats Ethereum as a high-beta play during....