On February 13, Indiana lawmakers announced adding cryptocurrency to public retirement plans after a Senate committee approved House Bill 1042. The bill would allow digital assets to be offered as an investment option within state-managed retirement programs. It will now move to the full Senate for further review and voting. Indiana Crypto Pension Bill Advances …
Bitcoin is preparing for high volatility as the US releases its January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data at 8:30 AM ET. With inflation expected to be around 2.5% year-over-year, traders across the crypto market are closely watching whether the print comes in hot, cool, or in line with forecasts. Bitcoin Price has increasingly reacted …
Sentiment around XRP has turned cautious as the token struggles to hold important price levels during a wider crypto market slowdown. After trading comfortably above $1 earlier in the cycle, XRP is now hovering near a critical support zone. Analysts warn that a clear break below $1 could lead to a deeper decline. The $1 …
RippleX, the development team behind the XRP Ledger, has launched Token Escrow (XLS-85) on the XRPL mainnet. This update expands the escrow feature beyond XRP. Now, trustline-based tokens and Multi-Purpose Tokens can also be locked on-chain, supporting stablecoins, real-world assets, and institutional transactions. XRPL Token Escrow XLS-85 Goes Live on Mainnet According to the RippleX developer …
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has officially launched its Innovation Advisory Committee, appointing a broad group of leaders from both crypto and traditional finance. The initiative comes under Chairman Mike Selig as the agency positions itself to take on a greater role in overseeing digital asset and derivatives markets. Among the most prominent appointees …
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's new chief, Mike Selig, repurposed the agency's previous CEO innovation council, almost tripling its members.
The strong correlation between crypto and the software sector reasserted itself on Wednesday
The super PAC is devoting $1.5 million to get Representative Al Green, a Democrat critical of the crypto industry, defeated by a primary challenger.
At a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 featuring Sharplink Gaming Chairman Joe Lubin and CEO Joseph Chalom, the two executives outlined how digital asset treasuries are evolving into a distinct institutional strategy.
The proposal arrives amid discord within the Aave community over control of the protocol’s brand and key assets.
After months of correction, Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize, but technical analysts say the market has yet to confirm a decisive bottom, leaving the possibility of another dip before a stronger recovery begins. Early Rebound Signals Stabilization Bitcoin recently rebounded roughly 20% from its February lows, recovering into a broad support range between about $55,500 …
Senator Mark Warner, a leading Democratic negotiator on the market structure bill, said he wants it to pass, and SEC chief Paul Atkins said durable policy actually requires it.
Exponential tech will force down prices and stress legacy finance, for which bitcoin offers a trustless alternative, said Wood at Bitcoin Investor Week.
Resilience built from the debris of 2022 is now shaping the Solana ecosystems future, leaders from Jupiter, Backpack, Kamino and DoubleZero argued at Consensus Hong Kong 2026.
Coinbase and Robinhood are down big again today as the crypto bear market pressures trading volumes.
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has weighed in on a growing debate within the crypto industry over whether projects must financially reward users to achieve adoption, arguing that incentives can help — but only when used carefully. His comments came in response to an online discussion claiming that crypto applications cannot attract meaningful usage without …
Digital asset ETPs are rapidly integrating into traditional portfolios ($184B AUM), driven by U.S. bitcoin ETF adoption.
ETHZilla unveiled a tokenized aviation asset, Eurus Aero Token I, offering accredited investors access to lease income from two commercial jet engines.
Comments from David Schwartz, chief technology officer at Ripple, have reignited debate over whether Bitcoin will need a major technical overhaul in the future to remain secure as quantum computing advances. In a recent online discussion, Schwartz argued that bitcoin’s long-term success has so far depended more on its established reputation and market trust than …
Institutional capital flows in the cryptocurrency market are beginning to show signs of diversification beyond bitcoin, with some analysts highlighting growing attention toward XRP as investors reposition portfolios. Market speculation has intensified around the possibility that global asset manager BlackRock could eventually pursue an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), a development analysts believe could significantly influence …
The bank cuts its 2026 crypto price targets, warning of further near-term capitulation as ETF outflows and macro headwinds weigh on digital assets.
Experts at Consensus Hong Kong said regional focus on user utility and stablecoin regulation is driving adoption.
Regulation of digital assets is a great opportunity for emerging markets, said Pakistan’s crypto regulation lead.
Panelists at the conference discussed how regulatory progress in Hong Kong and Japan creates a structured path for capital allocation.
The head of the fourth-largest crypto exchange by daily trading volume also said he believes bitcoin’s four-year cycle is no longer a thing.
The chairman of Greater China at McKinsey said nearly every company is experimenting with AI, few are rethinking their organizations deeply enough to unlock profit.
Ripple (XLM), up 4.2% from Wednesday, was also among the top performers.
Leaders from Citrea, Rootstock Labs and BlockSpaceForce argued that bitcoin’s scaling layers are less about throughput and more about turning the asset into a programmable financial base layer.
Ella Zhang of YZi Labs says her firm invests in founders building what doesn’t yet exist, guided by first principles and long-term conviction across AI, biotech and Web3.