The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Vanguard’s reversal this week closed the last major holdout. The firm opened its brokerage to third-party crypto ETFs and mutual funds tied to BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL, while still refusing to launch its own crypto funds or touch memecoin products. That shift matters because Vanguard was the last major, brand-name US asset manager with […]
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Bitcoin-focused Twenty One Capital is set to go public on the NYSE after winning shareholder approval for its merger with Cantor Equity Partners.
Longtime gold advocate Peter Schiff said bitcoin’s demand is fading despite ETF inflows, corporate accumulation, and intense market hype.
Historical patterns show that bitcoin often bottoms when its correlation with the Nasdaq 100 breaks down, a dynamic now appearing for the fourth time in five years.
Spotify will add music videos after securing new licensing rights as part of a wider push to compete with major video platforms.
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Binance leverage ratio decline reflects reduced speculative activity, signaling increased market stability and lower liquidation risks.
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The deal would fold RockawayX’s infrastructure, liquidity and asset-management businesses into Solmate, widening revenue streams for the SOL-focused treasury company.
A crypto market analyst has compared XRP to NVIDIA, an American technology company with one of the biggest tech success stories in history. The analyst implied that buying XRP today could mirror the opportunity investors had when purchasing NVIDIA shares in 2000 at just $0.35. The comparison emphasizes the long-term potential of the XRP price and highlights the importance of HODLing. XRP Today Shows Growth Potential Like NVIDIA In 2000 A leading market expert, Egrag Crypto, has drawn a striking parallel between the current XRP price and the early days of NVIDIA. He suggested that buying XRP now could be akin to purchasing NVIDIA shares at just $0.35, as recorded in 2000. At the time of writing, the shares are priced around $180, representing a staggering 51,329% increase from over two decades ago. Related Reading: Brace For Impact: XRP Price Has Formed A Bullish Cross On Its Weekly Stochastic RSI Egrag Crypto points out that a $10,000 investment in NVIDIA at $0.35 per share in 2000 would have secured roughly 28,571 shares. At today’s prices, those shares would be worth over $5,142,780, demonstrating an investment strategy focused more on maintaining conviction and patience than timing or predicting the market perfectly. Beyond this, the analyst’s comparison illustrates the power of investing long-term in disruptive technologies, showing how early adoption and willingness to hold through volatility can result in life-changing gains. Applying this perspective to XRP, Egrag Crypto highlighted that the cryptocurrency has surged from $0.006 to $3.65 over the past 10 years. By comparing the altcoin to NVIDIA shares, he suggests the cryptocurrency could have similar potential for transformative, explosive growth. As a result, he implied that the current XRP price of $2.2 may present a potential entry point for investors willing to commit to a disciplined long-term strategy. Much like NVIDIA in its early days around 2000, XRP is still in the initial stages of its growth trajectory. The cryptocurrency recently emerged from a prolonged legal battle with the US SEC that had constrained its development and price appreciation for nearly 7 years. With increasing utility and ongoing ecosystem developments, XRP is well-positioned to grow over time. While its price has declined roughly 20% this year, according to CoinMarketCap, analysts remain optimistic about its long-term outlook. XRP On-Chain Activity Hits Record Levels On the technical front, XRP has experienced a remarkable surge in on-chain activity, signaling heightened engagement across the network. Data from CryptoQuant shows that on December 2, the velocity metric for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) spiked to a yearly high of $0.0324. Related Reading: Warning: XRP Price Is Forming A Death Cross That Previously Led To A 15% Crash Analysts from CryptoQuant have revealed that the rise in circulation velocity suggests that XRP is being actively traded rather than sitting idle in cold wallets. The increase points to high liquidity and significant participation from whales who appear to be moving large amounts of tokens. Additionally, such activity indicates that the XRP network is experiencing unprecedented levels of engagement, with more coins changing hands in a short time than the market has seen so far in 2025. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
Christopher Harborne has invested in stablecoin issuer Tether and crypto exchange Bitfinex, according to reports.
N3XT Bank, operating under a Wyoming charter, aims to provide programmable U.S. dollar payments around the clock without lending deposits.
China's integration of blockchain and digital yuan in finance could streamline processes, enhance transparency, and influence global digital currency adoption.
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Solmate previously announced plans for an aggressive M&A strategy to bolster its treasury and staking operations.
DigFinex shareholder Christopher Harborne donated $11.4 million to Reform UK, the largest ever gift to a UK political party by a living donor.
BitGo partners with Goobit to integrate custody and trading solutions into BTCX and support the company long term Bitcoin strategy.
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The CEO of the asset management giant, whose IBIT is the largest of the spot BTC ETFs, said the state actors were buying not for a trade, but to hold for years.
Polymarket's integration into MetaMask mobile could significantly boost decentralized trading adoption by simplifying user access to prediction markets.
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Magic Eden $ME token buybacks to expand with Swaps, Lucky Buy, and Packs in 2026, channeling new revenues to strengthen the token economy.
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Recent bullish predictions for the XRP price have emerged, hinting at a potential for new all-time highs (ATHs) by March 2026 for one of the market’s leading altcoins. XRP Price Projected To Reach New ATH By Q1 2026 According to projections from ChatGPT, XRP could reach approximately $4.40 by the first quarter of 2026, a notable increase of 120% from current levels around $2. In contrast to the AI forecast, some analysts believe that the XRP price has the potential for a stronger rally. They suggest that structural changes could allow XRP to exceed $5 and potentially approach $6 by 2026. Several factors support their optimistic view. For instance, key aspects of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Ripple were resolved earlier this year, which they believe could encourage banks and payment providers to adopt XRP for cross-border transactions, fostering greater confidence in its utility. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reclaims $93,000: Could Altcoins Rebound Amid Predictions Of An Upcoming Bear Market? Additionally, Ripple’s ecosystem is expanding well beyond XRP. In December 2024, the company launched a dollar-pegged stablecoin known as RLUSD, which has already achieved a market cap exceeding $1 billion. While RLUSD itself may not directly boost XRP’s price, it has the potential to attract more participants to Ripple’s network, thereby creating secondary demand for XRP as a bridging asset. Analysts posit that a steady pipeline of RLUSD adoption could enhance Ripple’s revenue growth, consequently driving the XRP price higher. $2.60 Key For Momentum Shift Moreover, analysts point to the upcoming Bitcoin (BTC) Halving, expected in 2028, as a potential catalyst for a broad crypto market rally. The analysts assert that the XRP price has historically benefited from such cycles. From a technical standpoint, chart analysts see XRP setting up for a potential breakout. Price action has formed a base around the low $2 range, which could lay the groundwork for further recovery. Related Reading: Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade Goes Live Today: Experts Predict Potential Supply Crunch Ahead According to the analysts, if bullish momentum can push the token above significant resistance levels around $2.60, it could change momentum indicators to a positive stance. Moreover, a sustained rally into the mid-$3 territory might then pave the way for XRP to reach the $4 to $5 range. When writing, the XRP price stands at $2.14, recording a 1.6% drop in the past 24 hours. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
The token is trading in a sideways range, holding above recent lows near $896, while a breakout above $920-$928 resistance could push BNB toward $1,000.
Bitcoin and XRP have become central to a bold corporate shift in Japan, with AltPlus announcing that both digital assets will be formally incorporated into its long-term treasury strategy. The publicly listed company disclosed the move in its recent shareholder filing, outlining a multi-layered plan that positions cryptocurrencies as foundational components of its future financial and operational framework. Bitcoin And XRP Lead Treasury According to a post by “BankXRP” on X (formerly Twitter), AltPlus is expected to purchase and hold Bitcoin and XRP through a newly established cryptocurrency purchase and management division. The company frames this step as part of a long-horizon capital strategy supported by blockchain transparency, expanding global regulatory clarity, and the growing institutional acceptance of digital assets. In the filing, Bitcoin and XRP are highlighted for their scarcity, decentralization, predictability, and fast, low-cost transactional capabilities—attributes AltPlus expects will contribute to long-term value growth and broader financial-market utility. Related Reading: XRP Price Is Performing As Expected; Analyst Reveals What Comes Next Moreover, the treasury initiative is designed to strengthen the company’s financial base, diversify revenue streams, and establish a stable earnings engine through staking-based income. AltPlus presents the move as a structured method to enhance capital efficiency and reinforce corporate value over time. The company notes that holding both Bitcoin and XRP aligns its balance-sheet strategy with emerging global trends in digital-asset management and institutional-grade treasury practices. AltPlus also outlines its risk-management system to address crypto-market volatility, liquidity risks, cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes, and speculative trading patterns. The company plans to implement investment-scale limits, a controlled holding-ratio strategy, and a proprietary internal asset-management system to govern acquisition, custody, tracking, and treasury integration. These measures are designed to maintain governance discipline, ensure compliance, and safeguard digital-asset operations as part of the broader corporate structure. AltPlus’ Web3 And Digital-Asset Expansion Beyond treasury allocation, AltPlus frames Bitcoin and XRP as key elements in a broader transition into digital-asset operations and Web3-enabled business development. The filing situates this shift within a global context, noting that major financial institutions and listed companies worldwide are increasingly incorporating crypto assets into holding, settlement, and capital-management functions. Related Reading: Are Dogecoin Whales Leaving The Meme Coin? Large Transactions Crash To 2-Month Lows Building on this trend, AltPlus plans to integrate blockchain infrastructure into its Entertainment and Solutions business. This includes exploring Web3 functionality, token-based engagement models, and digital-asset utilities across its gaming and IP ecosystem. These initiatives are intended to unlock new business models, enhance operational flexibility, and develop internal expertise for a digital-native market environment. The company’s decision to include XRP directly in its treasury strategy is one of the standout elements of the announcement. AltPlus positions XRP as a long-term corporate asset alongside Bitcoin, marking a notable step forward for institutional crypto adoption in Japan. Through treasury transformation, staking-driven income generation, and Web3 ecosystem expansion, AltPlus is creating a strategic framework similar to the high-conviction treasury approach seen at MicroStrategy. At the same time, it is establishing a distinctly Japanese model focused on utility, diversification, and forward-looking corporate innovation. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
In a latest development for the crypto industry, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that spot Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can now trade on CFTC-registered exchanges for the first time in history. This marks the beginning of fully regulated spot crypto markets in the United States. Acting Chairman Caroline Pham said the …
Pi Network has been making headlines again, with new partnerships, strong community debates, and rising expectations. However, many are asking one question: Can Pi Coin reach $10 someday? Price Pressures and the Current Dip Pi Coin has been trading in a clear dip, mostly because of increased selling pressure and new token unlocks hitting the …
On the night of Nov. 26, Danylo K., a 21-year-old Ukrainian student and the son of Kharkiv’s deputy mayor, was lured to the underground garage of Vienna’s Sofitel hotel by a fellow student. As local outlets reported, what followed was a torture session designed to extract cryptocurrency wallet passwords: attackers beat him until his teeth […]
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Curve Finance reports record revenue as stronger stablecoin demand and deeper liquidity drive a sharp rebound in DeFi trading activity.
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Horizon Worlds and Quest are facing layoffs as Meta retreats further from its $70 billion bet on virtual reality, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
Metaverse-linked crypto assets have collapsed from early-2025 peaks, a sign that the virtual-world narrative has largely lost steam.
CFTC clears first US trading of spot crypto products on regulated exchanges as part of its digital asset oversight effort.
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Recent outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs were driven by specific arbitrage trade closures, not widespread institutional panic.
Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham said the move was intended to drive trading activity to US exchanges, rather than offshore ones “that lack basic safeguards.”