You never see the most important part of any of your payments. When an app says your money moved, a number changes on your screen, and the transaction looks and feels finished. But underneath those interfaces lies a separate, invisible chain of bank reserves, settlement accounts, and Fed infrastructure that determines when your funds actually […]
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A bitcoin OG transferred about 2,650 BTC to the crypto trading firms through multiple transactions on Sunday, according to Onchain Lens.
Iran's Foreign Ministry confirms 14-point MOU targeting war end and Hormuz transit deal. 20 ships through Hormuz by May 31 at 54.5% YES; June 7 ceasefire at 56.
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Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe said Bitcoin could move above $80,000 again if tensions in the Middle East ease and a peace deal is reached in the coming days. He argued that lower oil prices and falling bond yields would support risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and altcoins. Van de Poppe added that Bitcoin reclaiming …
A new report shows Hyperliquid is rapidly expanding beyond crypto into pre-IPO markets, prediction contracts, and 24/7 asset trading, putting Wall Street giants on high alert.
MoonPay has launched a ChatGPT app that reportedly allows users to buy cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and USDC directly inside AI conversations. The integration could simplify crypto onboarding by letting users purchase digital assets without leaving the app. The move highlights how AI platforms are evolving beyond information tools into financial service hubs …
Tether has announced plans to launch GEL, a stablecoin representing the Georgian Lari, with backing from the Government of Georgia.
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Bitcoin’s demand backdrop has weakened sharply, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, who said an on-chain gauge of apparent demand has fallen to its most bearish reading of the year. Darkfost, posting on X under the handle @Darkfost_Coc, shared a CryptoQuant chart showing Bitcoin Apparent Demand on a 30-day sum basis falling deep into negative territory. The analyst said the metric is now approaching minus 147,000 BTC, marking its weakest level since the beginning of 2026. “Bitcoin’s Apparent Demand has just reached its most negative level since the beginning of the year,” Darkfost wrote. “With an estimate now approaching -147,000 BTC, we have to go back to December 2025 to find market sentiment this bearish.” Apparent Demand Turns Deeply Negative The chart tracks Bitcoin’s apparent demand alongside price, showing a transition from strongly positive readings through parts of mid-2025 to prolonged negative demand in late 2025 and again in 2026. The latest drop is notable because it comes after Bitcoin’s price recovered from its early-2026 lows, suggesting that the rebound has not been matched by a clear improvement in structural spot demand. Related Reading: Bitcoin LTH Supply Surge Does Not Reflect Real Demand — Here’s Why Darkfost described Apparent Demand as “the difference between new BTC issuance and the amount of supply that has remained inactive for more than one year.” In practical terms, the metric is intended to assess whether accumulation from longer-term holders is strong enough to absorb newly issued Bitcoin. “In other words, this metric helps estimate whether structural accumulation is strong enough to absorb the new supply created by the network,” the analyst wrote. That interpretation frames the current reading as more than a short-term sentiment gauge. If apparent demand is deeply negative, it suggests that the market is not showing enough underlying absorption to offset issuance and support a more stable bullish phase. Futures Momentum Faces A Spot Demand Problem Darkfost’s core argument is that Bitcoin’s rally structure may be vulnerable if derivatives activity is doing too much of the work. Futures markets can push price higher, accelerate liquidations and amplify directional moves, but they do not necessarily represent durable accumulation. “This development suggests that demand continues to gradually contract,” Darkfost said. “Without a meaningful recovery in spot demand, it becomes difficult to imagine Bitcoin sustaining a durable rally purely through the momentum driven by futures markets.” Related Reading: Glassnode Says Bitcoin Options Traders Are Still Positioned For Trouble The point is especially relevant in a market where price can move quickly on leverage, positioning and liquidity shifts. A futures-led move may still produce sharp upside, but Darkfost argued that sustained bullish phases generally require a firmer spot foundation. “Futures can support short term momentum and amplify price movements,” the analyst wrote, “but sustainable bullish phases generally require genuine spot demand, as derivatives alone do not allow the market to build a stable and solid foundation.” Bearish Signal, Long-Term Setup? The analyst did not frame the latest reading as purely negative. While the short-term implication is bearish, Darkfost noted that heavily pessimistic demand environments have historically been worth monitoring for long-term investors. “That said, even if this situation appears relatively bearish in the short term, these types of environments have historically also created interesting opportunities for long term investors capable of remaining patient,” the analyst wrote. At press time, BTC traded at $77,300. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
StablR suffered a security breach on Ethereum after attackers exploited a weak multisig wallet setup that required only one signature for approval. The attacker reportedly gained access to a key holder’s wallet, added malicious owners to the multisig, and minted about 8.35 million USDR and 4.5 million EURR tokens. The exploit caused both stablecoins to …
Robert Kiyosaki warned that Iran accepting Chinese yuan for oil payments could weaken the global dominance of the U.S. dollar and accelerate changes in the international financial system. Kiyosaki pointed followers to commentary from investor Ray Dalio, who has discussed long-term risks to the “petrodollar” system. The comments reflect growing debate around de-dollarization as countries …
Tether announced plans to launch GEL₮, a stablecoin tied to Georgia’s national currency, in partnership with the Georgian government. The project aims to bring faster payments, cheaper transfers, and programmable financial services to the region using blockchain infrastructure. Georgia has also introduced a regulatory framework designed to align with emerging U.S. stablecoin rules, including the …
Donald Trump said the U.S. will not rush into a new agreement with Iran, despite earlier optimism around negotiations. Trump also confirmed that restrictions on Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz will remain until a final deal is reached. The comments highlight ongoing tensions over sanctions, frozen assets, and Iran’s nuclear program. Despite the …
Iran's Foreign Ministry says no deal is imminent despite a framework existing. US-Iran agreement by June 7 sits at 57.5% YES, down from 86%.
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Chun Wang, who bankrolled and led a SpaceX flight over Earth’s poles, says he will head to Mars on SpaceX’s first manned mission to the red planet.
Oil’s 5% drop on potential Strait of Hormuz reopening boosted Asian equities and supported crypto sentiment.
Chainlink announced its data standard is now available through AWS Marketplace, giving millions of developers easier access to blockchain data tools for institutional-grade applications. The integration could help businesses build tokenized asset platforms and on-chain financial products without creating custom infrastructure from scratch. The move matters because major cloud providers are increasingly supporting blockchain services, …
DeXe has emerged as one of the top-performing altcoins in the crypto market after recording a sharp 30% rally within a short period. The token witnessed a massive influx of buying pressure as volume surged over 300%, attracting renewed bullish attention. The latest breakout has pushed the token toward a crucial resistance range near $17, …
Dek: US Bitcoin ETF net inflows have shrunk to $536 million so far in 2026, after recording a six-day run of net outflows totalling $1.55 billion.
Crypto sentiment is turning bullish again, especially for altcoins. While Bitcoin continues moving sideways near the $76,000–$77,000 range, traders are starting to shift money into altcoins as Bitcoin’s dominance weakens. That rotation is already pushing several major altcoins higher, with double-digit gains becoming increasingly common across the market. According to analysts at Crypto Banter, the …
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, said the global financial system still needs eight major upgrades before it reaches its next stage of growth. He highlighted real-world asset tokenization, 24/7 trading, stablecoin payments, AI-powered financial services, self-custody wallets, and clearer crypto regulations as key priorities. Armstrong said these changes could make finance faster, more global, and …
Dogecoin started a recovery wave above the $0.10 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.1050 and might struggle to continue higher. DOGE price started a recovery wave from $0.10 and climbed above $0.1020. The price is trading below the $0.1035 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1030 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 Hits Resistance Dogecoin price started a recovery wave from the $0.10 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE climbed above the $0.1015 and $0.1020 resistance levels. There was a decent upward move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1066 swing high to the $0.0968 low. However, the price struggled near $0.1045. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1030 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.1035 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. If there is another recovery wave, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1030 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1042 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1066 swing high to the $0.0968 low. The next major resistance is near the $0.1050 level. A close above the $0.1050 resistance might send the price toward the $0.1085 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.1120 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.1150. Another Decline In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1050 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.1005 level. The next major support is near the $0.10 level. The main support sits at $0.0980. If there is a downside break below the $0.0980 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.09650 level or even $0.0950 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.1005 and $0.1000. Major Resistance Levels – $0.1050 and $0.1120.
Socket says a campaign of malicious packages is aiming to steal crypto and is injecting hidden instructions that hijack popular AI coding assistants.
B3 registered the first guaranteed OTC flexible option tied to Hashdex's crypto-index ETF, HASH11, in a trade between Inter and XP. B3's clearinghouse served as the central counterparty in the trade, placing a crypto ETF-linked exposure inside the same back-office machinery that handles counterparty risk, margining, clearing, and settlement. That is the infrastructure layer that […]
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XRP price started a downside correction from the $1.3750 zone. The price is now consolidating and might aim for another increase if it stays above the $1.3280 zone. XRP price started a downside correction after it failed to stay above the $1.3720 zone. The price is now trading above $1.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3650 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it settles above $1.3750. XRP Price Holds Support XRP price started a decent upward move above $1.3250 and $1.3280, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.370 resistance. A high was formed at $1.3741, and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below $1.3450 and $1.3420. The price dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3001 swing low to the $1.3741 high. The price is now trading above $1.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3650 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3650 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $1.3740 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.3880. A clear move above the $1.3880 resistance might send the price toward the $1.40 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.420 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.450. Downside Extension? If XRP fails to clear the $1.3740 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3370 level. The next major support is near the $1.3280 level and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.3001 swing low to the $1.3741 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3280 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3175. The next major support sits near the $1.3120 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.3050. Any more losses might call for a test of $1.30. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3370 and $1.3280. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3650 and $1.3740.
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Ethereum price started a downside correction from $2,150. ETH must clear the $2,120 and $2,150 resistance levels to continue higher. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,125 zone. The price is trading above $2,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,110 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,150 zone. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price failed to stay above the $2,145 zone and extended its decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move below the $2,120 and $2,110 levels. The bears pushed the price below the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,001 swing low to the $2,147 high. However, the bulls were active near the $2,065 level. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,110 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,065, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,110 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,140 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,150 level. A clear move above the $2,150 resistance might send the price toward the $2,220 resistance. An upside break above the $2,220 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,250 resistance zone or even $2,320 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,110 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,075 level. The first major support sits near the $2,055 zone or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,001 swing low to the $2,147 high. A clear move below the $2,055 support might push the price toward the $2,020 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,000 region. The main support could be $1,940. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,055 Major Resistance Level – $2,150
India’s crypto sector is once again under regulatory focus after a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance reportedly classified the country’s virtual digital asset (VDA) ecosystem as “high risk.” The discussion brought together senior government officials, tax authorities, intelligence agencies, and representatives from major exchanges, including Binance, WazirX, and ZebPay. Officials reportedly warned lawmakers that crypto-related …
"We’re not going to be outspent or out-organized by entrenched interests protecting their monopolies," said John Bivona, head of government relations at Kalshi.
Hyperliquid has emerged as one of the strongest-performing cryptocurrencies in the market, maintaining a powerful uptrend over the past few weeks. The HYPE price recently climbed to a fresh all-time high of $64.32, reinforcing the growing bullish dominance. Although it has witnessed a couple of short-term pullbacks after its explosive rally, the price continues to …