Regulatory clarity could pave the way for a new era of growth in the crypto industry.
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Bitcoin's unique downturn highlights a shift in investor sentiment amid broader market uncertainty.
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Stablecoins are set to transform fundraising and transactions, challenging traditional financial systems.
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Stablecoins are transforming cross-border payments by making transactions faster and cheaper than ever before.
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Regulatory changes could double the market for digital assets, opening doors for institutional investment
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Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) can be misleading by presenting technically true statements that are economically flawed. Argentina's anti-business policies have created a negative perception that deters investment. Inviting competition can benefit consumers and stimulate the economy by lowering pri...
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The scoop: Bitcoin is on pace for a fifth straight monthly drop if February closes red, its longest losing streak since 2018, while spot ETF flows flip persistently negative, reinforcing a new reality: post-ETF BTC is trading like a rates-and-risk instrument. If it doesn't reverse in March and reclaim $80k, it will equal its worst […]
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Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted Victory Fintech a license.
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XRP is once again under pressure as renewed selling activity and weakening market structure raised fresh concerns about whether the token can maintain support above the critical $1 level. Related Reading: Bitcoin Capitulation Or Buy Zone? What On-Chain Data Shows Right Now After briefly attempting a recovery earlier this month, XRP has slipped back into a corrective phase, reflecting broader weakness across digital asset markets and growing caution among traders. Recent price action shows how quickly sentiment can shift. What appeared to be a potential breakout has instead turned into another test of investor confidence, with technical indicators and macroeconomic trends now shaping the short-term outlook. XRP's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview Heavy XRP Selling Sparks Fresh Downtrend The latest decline followed a large wave of selling on South Korean exchange Upbit, where roughly 50 million XRP were offloaded within a 15-hour window. Market data indicates that nearly all of the activity represented genuine spot selling rather than wash trades, suggesting real liquidation from retail or institutional participants. The sell-off pushed XRP toward the $1.44–$1.5 range, marking a two-day low and extending losses across the broader crypto market. The token has dropped about 11% in 24 hours and nearly 30% over the past month despite a brief rebound attempt earlier in February. Technically, XRP has broken below a multi-month descending trendline, turning former support near $1.51 into resistance. Analysts now view the $1.35–$1.40 zone as a key defense level. Failure to hold the defense zone could expose downside targets at $1.30 and potentially the February lows near $1.15, with some projections pointing toward $1.00 if selling pressure persists. Institutional Developments Offer Mixed Signals While XRP price action remains weak, developments around the ecosystem paint a more complex picture. Trading data shows derivatives activity increasing, with open interest rising and options volume surging, indicating that traders are actively positioning around current volatility. Meanwhile, comments from SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao clarified that the Japanese financial group holds roughly a 9% stake in Ripple Labs rather than billions of dollars worth of XRP, dispelling speculation circulating online. Regulatory momentum also drew attention after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission advisory committee, a move viewed as a sign of improving industry relations with regulators. Long-Term Utility vs Short-Term Market Pressure Beyond market turbulence, activity on the XRP Ledger continues to expand, particularly in tokenized real-world assets such as commodities. Data shows rapid growth in the value of tokenized commodities recorded on the network, positioning it among the leading blockchain platforms in this emerging sector. Related Reading: Ethereum Staking Reaches Historic Levels, Price Hovers Near $2K However, analysts caution that network adoption does not immediately drive price appreciation. Broader macro factors, including liquidity rotation toward artificial intelligence investments, geopolitical uncertainty, and cautious monetary policy expectations, continue to weigh on crypto assets. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart on Tradingview
Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI as profitability declines, reshaping the future of the crypto landscape.
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Nexo reenters the US market through regulated partnerships, with Bakkt providing trading infrastructure for its crypto services.
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Long-term economic policies often have delayed effects that are not visible in short-term analyses. Certain economic policies are implemented for reasons beyond driving economic growth. The lack of comprehensive public sector data is hindering effective economic decision-making.
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South Korea’s regulators are deploying AI systems to monitor crypto trading, flag manipulation and strengthen digital asset enforcement.
Standard Chartered cuts its XRP price target by 65%, citing market challenges and broader macroeconomic pressures in the crypto space.
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Ethereum continues to struggle to reclaim the $2,000 level as persistent selling pressure and elevated volatility weigh on market sentiment. Repeated attempts to push higher have met resistance, reflecting cautious positioning among traders and broader uncertainty across the crypto market. While fluctuations around key psychological levels are common during corrective phases, the current environment suggests ongoing fragility, with liquidity conditions and derivatives positioning playing a growing role in short-term price dynamics. Related Reading: Liquidity Or Liability? History’s Hard Lessons For The XRP Momentum Play Adding to the pressure, recent on-chain data from Arkham indicates that a major market participant — commonly referred to as the Hyperunit whale — has reportedly sold roughly half a billion dollars worth of ETH. Large transactions of this magnitude tend to attract significant market attention, as they can influence liquidity conditions, sentiment, and short-term volatility, even when not directly triggering sustained price declines. Such movements do not automatically signal a broader market reversal, but they often reflect strategic repositioning by large holders amid uncertain conditions. Historically, similar episodes have coincided with transitional phases, where markets reassess direction following periods of strong trends. Hyperunit Whale Rotation Adds Context To Ethereum Market Pressure Additional data from Arkham provides further context on the large ETH transaction recently observed on-chain. The entity often referred to as the “Hyperunit whale” is believed to be a major Bitcoin holder, likely of Chinese origin, whose wallets accumulated more than 100,000 BTC during early 2018, when those holdings were valued near $650 million. For several years, the strategy appeared straightforward: accumulate Bitcoin and maintain a long-term holding position, with over 90% of those coins reportedly untouched for roughly seven years. At the peak of its on-chain exposure, Arkham estimates the whale controlled approximately $11.14 billion worth of BTC. However, in August 2025, around 39,738 BTC — valued near $4.49 billion at the time — were reportedly transferred in a move interpreted as a rotation into Ethereum. Subsequent accumulation brought total ETH holdings to roughly 886,000 coins, valued at over $4 billion during that period. Since that shift, performance appears to have weakened. Estimates suggest approximately $3.7 billion in losses tied to leveraged ETH exposure and combined BTC/ETH spot holdings, alongside roughly $1.2 billion in unrealized losses on staked ETH. In aggregate, Arkham data indicate a drawdown approaching $5 billion from peak portfolio levels. Related Reading: Bitcoin BCMI Drops Toward Bear Market Territory: How Close Is BTC To A Real Buy Zone? Ethereum Price Holds As Downtrend Pressure Persists Ethereum price action continues to reflect sustained weakness, with the chart showing a clear sequence of lower highs since the late-2025 peak above the $4,000 region. The recent decline toward the $2,000 psychological level highlights persistent selling pressure, while the inability to generate a strong rebound suggests buyers remain cautious despite oversold conditions. Technically, ETH is trading below its key moving averages, which are now trending downward — a configuration typically associated with bearish momentum rather than a temporary correction. The breakdown below the mid-range consolidation seen late last year accelerated downside volatility, accompanied by a noticeable spike in trading volume. Such volume expansions often signal capitulation or forced deleveraging, rather than routine profit-taking. Related Reading: Ethereum Derivatives Reset Raises Questions About Next Price Move: What Happens Next? The current stabilization around the $1,900–$2,000 zone may represent an early attempt to form a short-term base, but confirmation would require sustained closes above nearby resistance levels, particularly the $2,200–$2,400 range, where prior support has turned into resistance. Until that occurs, upside attempts risk being corrective bounces within a broader downtrend. From a structural perspective, maintaining the $2,000 area is important for sentiment, while a decisive break lower could open the door to deeper retracement toward historical support zones. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
The cryptocurrency market is facing another day of losses, with major assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP moving lower as overall market confidence weakens. The total crypto market value has dropped to around $2.32 trillion, showing continued pressure across digital assets. Institutional Selling Continues One of the main reasons behind the decline is continued …
Financial markets are expected to experience a turbulent start in 2026 before turning positive. A significant market downturn is anticipated before a sharp recovery. Short to medium-term indicators suggest a high risk of market correction.
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As U.S. lawmakers consider limits on data and mining facilities because of energy usage, the industry wants to explain that their crypto worries are unfounded.
Bitcoin price is once again trading at a critical juncture as derivatives data begins flashing early signs of pressure building beneath the surface. While price action remains relatively stable within a tight consolidation range, liquidation metrics tell a more dynamic story. Rising short liquidations across exchanges suggest that bearish traders are getting squeezed as BTC …
The venture ecosystem often overlooks local businesses, despite their substantial economic contributions. Many US dollars still settle on outdated software, creating challenges for modern banking. Traditional banking systems struggle with digital transformation due to their outdated design.
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The scoop: The Netherlands has just moved to tax Bitcoin like a stock, marked to market. Lawmakers in the Dutch House backed a Box 3 overhaul that would tax “actual returns,” including annual price changes in liquid assets like BTC, at a flat 36%, even if you never sell. The plan targets Jan. 1, 2028 (pending […]
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After several years of volatility, two long-standing blockchain networks, Hedera (HBAR) and Cardano (ADA), are once again being evaluated as the crypto market looks toward the next growth cycle. Both projects remain more than 80% below their all-time highs, reflecting the broad decline across altcoins since the 2021 peak, yet each is pursuing a different …
Kevin Warsh's potential as Fed Chair is met with mixed opinions due to concerns about his past performance. Evaluating Kevin Warsh's track record as a Fed governor is crucial for assessing his suitability for leadership. The Fed's focus on inflation during the 2008 crisis was a misjudgment, refle...
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A growing discussion in the crypto market is challenging a common assumption that higher token prices make transactions more expensive. Some analysts and investors now argue that, for settlement-focused digital assets like XRP, a higher unit price could actually improve payment efficiency and reduce costs, particularly for large institutional transfers. XRP Built for Settlement, Not …
Its lending product faced scrutiny under former SEC Chair Gary Gensle
From bank-led stablecoins to tokenized T-bills and AI-powered wallets, digital assets will move from pilot projects to financial plumbing this year.
Layer two solutions are reshaping Ethereum's future by tackling scalability and transaction costs head-on.
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The Ethereum price is hovering near $2,050 while compressing inside a bearish pennant on the 3-day chart. After retreating from levels above $3,000 in previous months, ETH/USD is now consolidating within converging trendlines and the pattern suggests potential continuation to the downside, with a projected breakdown target near $1,136. That’s the technical setup. But the …
Changpeng Zhao called on the industry to prioritise crypto privacy features, arguing that the gap is holding back mainstream adoption.