The dominance of dollar-pegged stablecoins reinforces U.S. financial influence globally, complicating efforts for currency diversification in DeFi.
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Everyone is building non-dollar stablecoins. But data shows that compared to USD-denominated stablecoins, almost no one is using them.
BTC's implied volatility remains low despite the recent price selloff. Options specialist prefers a long straddle strategy in this scenario.
With the additional funding, Sorted intends to expand geographically, particularly targeting Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
While XRP attempts to hold a crucial area, some analysts have pointed to key indicators that could dictate whether the recent pullback is temporary or marks the start of a deeper correction. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally On The Line: Analyst Explains Why This Weekly Close Is Critical XRP Rally Faces Critical Resistance On Tuesday, XRP continued its recent decline, falling to the $1.35 area, its lowest level since late April. The cryptocurrency has been trading between $1.36 and $1.50 over the past month, attempting to break out of the upper boundary on multiple occasions. Last Thursday, the altcoin rallied above this key resistance on the CLARITY Act progress, reaching a two-month high of $1.54. However, the price was quickly rejected from this level, tracing roughly 12% over the past five days. As the altcoin retested the $1.35 area, market observer ChartNerd stated that XRP risks another price correction toward new lows, affirming that “the data speaks for itself.” The analyst highlighted some concerning signals for the altcoin’s rally, including a major resistance area above and the confirmation of a death cross in the weekly Stoch RSI. He pointed out that the weekly 20 and 50 EMAs, sitting at $1.50 and $1.80, are two crucial resistance levels that had not been retested since their January 2026 crossover, which led to XRP’s drop to its February low of $1.11. He also noted that the weekly Stoch RSI crossover has previously marked a local top for XRP, with the last two crosses producing deeper corrections and the latest one coinciding with the relief rally that led to the weekly EMA death cross four months ago. After the recent rally to $1.54, the price has now retested the weekly 20 EMA for the first time since the January crossover. A failure to successfully break above this level and turn it into sustained support “will likely open the next leg down later this year,” the analyst said. ‘Next Big Move’ Targets $1? ChartNerd emphasized XRP must reclaim both EMAs and turn them into support to invalidate the bearish scenario, but added that “it just doesn’t feel like the right time yet.” Even if the altcoin breaks toward $1.80, the analyst considers that the price will likely fail to hold it long-term and “at least come back to, at a minimum, fill in most of this wick back down towards the lower dollar levels.” He has explained that a rejection from these EMAs could potentially send the altcoin toward a cycle bottom of $0.70, as it is a previous level of macro resistance that hasn’t been retested yet. Meanwhile, analyst Ali Martinez affirmed that XRP is ready for a big price move. He highlighted that the altcoin has been developing the “tightest Bollinger Band squeeze” on the three-day chart in over a year, calling the current compression zone a “definitive ‘no-trade zone.’” Related Reading: Solana Fails Channel Breakout—$78 Support The Next Destination? He noted that when volatility compresses this tightly, “it’s a signal that a violent price expansion is approaching.” Therefore, the market observer advised investors to wait for a clean three-day candlestick close out of XRP’s current range, between $1.29 and $1.50, to confirm the next major trend direction. A close above the upper boundary would signal an expansion toward the $1.80 is likely. On the contrary, a breakdown from the lower boundary would invalidate the immediate bullish structure and open the door for a deeper correction toward the $1.00 psychological support. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
GitHub confirmed on Tuesday that attackers gained unauthorized access to its internal repositories after compromising an employee device through a poisoned Visual Studio Code extension. The Microsoft-owned platform detected and contained the compromise, removed the malicious extension, isolated the affected endpoint, and began incident response immediately. The company said its current assessment is that the …
The withdrawal of crypto ETF plans by Truth Social may signal shifting strategies or regulatory challenges in the evolving digital asset market.
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“Congress has the power to slam the brakes on this unwise conflict,” said bill sponsor and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine.
The order urged the federal government to remove regulations that may be 'overly burdensome' to fintech innovation.
Solana failed to settle above $92 and corrected most gains. SOL price is now consolidating losses above $84 and might attempt another increase. SOL price started a fresh decline below $90 and $88 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $87 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $85 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $84.00 or $82.50. Solana Price Dips From $94 Solana price failed to remain stable above $92 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $90 and $88 levels. The bears even pushed the price toward $83. A low was formed at $83.35, and the price is now consolidating losses. The price is still showing bearish signs below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $93.63 swing high to the $83.35 low. Solana is now trading near $85 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $85 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $85 level. The next major resistance is near the $85.80 level. The main resistance could be $88.50 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $93.63 swing high to the $83.35 low. A successful close above the $88.50 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $90. Any more gains might send the price toward the $92 level. More Losses In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $88.80 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $83.50 zone. The first major support is near the $82 level. A break below the $82 level might send the price toward the $80 support zone. If there is a close below the $80 support, the price could decline toward the $75 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $83.50 and $82.00. Major Resistance Levels – $85.80 and $88.50.
The World Liberty Financial-linked AI Financial Corp. posted a net loss of $271.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, and flagged significant doubt it could continue operating for the next 12 months without intervention.
Ripple secured the No. 16 spot on CNBC’s 2026 Disruptor 50 ranking, making it the highest-ranked crypto-native company on a list dominated by AI giants like Anthropic and OpenAI. CNBC highlighted Ripple’s blockchain payment network, XRP Ledger, XRP token, and RLUSD stablecoin as key drivers behind its growth, especially in Asia and emerging markets. The …
President Donald Trump has signed two major executive orders focused on crypto, fintech, and the U.S. banking system, and the crypto industry is paying very close attention. The orders take a two-sided approach. One aims to make it easier for crypto and fintech companies to connect with traditional finance, while the other tightens financial oversight …
XRP is approaching a crucial turning point as price action tightens within a major consolidation range, fueling speculation that a breakout could be near. With bullish momentum slowly building, analysts believe a decisive move above the key $1.50 resistance level could ignite a powerful rally toward higher targets in the coming sessions. Bollinger Band Squeeze Signals Explosive Move Ahead Crypto analyst Ali Charts believes XRP may be on the verge of a major breakout move as volatility continues to tighten across higher time frames. According to the analyst, the Bollinger Bands on XRP’s 3-day chart are experiencing their tightest squeeze in more than a year, a condition that often precedes a sharp expansion in price action. Related Reading: XRP’s Recent Strategic Setup Could Mark The End For Bears – Crypto Analyst Says Despite the growing anticipation, he described the current setup as a no-trade zone, emphasizing that traders should avoid premature positions until the market confirms its next direction with a decisive breakout. The analyst is closely watching the $1.50 and $1.29 levels for confirmation. A clean 3-day candlestick close above $1.50 would likely trigger an upside rally toward his primary target around $1.80. Such a breakout would indicate that buyers have regained strong control of momentum. On the downside, Ali warned that a close below $1.29 would weaken the current bullish structure and increase the possibility of a deeper correction toward the key psychological support near $1. He stressed that patience remains crucial in the current environment, noting that waiting for the Bollinger Bands to break before entering trades offers a good risk-to-reward opportunity. XRP Remains Trapped Inside Broad Corrective Triangle XRP is currently navigating a broad, corrective triangle structure following a failed attempt at an upside breakout. More Crypto Online highlighted that this recent price action lacks necessary impulsive characteristics, suggesting the asset remains locked within a wide, range-bound environment for the time being. Related Reading: XRP Price Momentum Turns Fragile, Traders Brace For Further Weakness The preferred technical scenario allows for the continued development of this larger triangle formation, which may eventually support another move higher as part of a developing C-wave. Thus, the primary resistance clusters are located at $1.55, $1.60, and $1.66, serving as potential ceilings for the move. Conversely, the structural integrity of this triangle weakens significantly should the price breach the critical support threshold of $1.28. Before reaching that level, the next support is around $1.30, followed by a deeper liquidity zone situated between $1.26 and $1.16, which serves as the ultimate range support. XRP continues to oscillate within this corrective range. While an upside extension remains a possibility, the market has yet to demonstrate a convincing, impulsive breakout. Nonetheless, the burden of proof rests with the bulls to initiate a definitive trend shift above current resistance levels. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The XRP Ledger is entering the final stage of its latest network upgrade, with the FixCleanup3_1_3 amendment officially scheduled to activate on May 27, 2026. Validators across the network are now being urged to upgrade to XRPL version 3.1.3 before the deadline to avoid service disruptions and amendment blocking issues. According to XRPL validator operator …
A hacking group called TeamPCP says it breached internal systems at GitHub and stole data linked to nearly 4,000 private repositories, including alleged source code and internal company files. The group is reportedly trying to sell the data on cybercrime forums for over $50,000. GitHub has confirmed it is investigating unauthorized access to some internal …
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.40. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.3650 and $1.3940. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.40 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3880 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3720 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.40. XRP Price Dips Below $1.40 XRP price failed to stay above $1.4150 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.4050 and $1.40 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even extended losses below $1.380. A low was formed at $1.3464, and the price is now consolidating losses well below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.5495 swing high to the $1.3464 low. The price is now trading below $1.3880 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3650 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3720 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $1.380 level. The main resistance could be $1.3940. A close above $1.3940 could send the price to $1.40. The next hurdle sits at $1.4250 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.5495 swing high to the $1.3464 low. A clear move above the $1.4250 resistance might send the price toward the $1.440 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.450 resistance. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $1.40 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3465 level. The next major support is near the $1.3350 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3350 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3220. The next major support sits near the $1.320 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.3120. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3465 and $1.3350. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3720 and $1.3940.
SUI price continues to trade near a crucial support zone after facing growing selling pressure across the broader altcoin market. However, sentiment around the token has started shifting following the recent exhaustion of major VC and insider token allocations, which had remained one of the biggest overhangs on SUI price action since launch. With the …
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Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,100 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to continue higher above the $2,150 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave from the $2,075 zone. The price is trading below $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,150 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Hurdles Ethereum price remained bid above the $2,050 support zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price formed a base and started a recovery wave above the $2,065 resistance. The price surpassed the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,197 swing high to the $2,075 swing low. The bulls even pushed the price toward $2,150 but the bears remained active. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,075, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,120 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,150 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,197 swing high to the $2,075 swing low. The next major resistance is near the $2,200 level. A clear move above the $2,200 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 $2,300 resistance zone or even $2,315 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,150 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,085 level. The first major support sits near the $2,075 zone. A clear move below the $2,075 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 bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,050 Major Resistance Level – $2,150
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders focused on fintech and digital assets. The first asks regulators to ease outdated rules and help crypto firms, fintech companies, and banks work more closely together in payments and financial services. The second order tells the Federal Reserve to review how crypto-related firms access key payment systems, …
The crypto ETFs were intended to be part of Trump Media & Technology Group’s broader crypto strategy, which included the launch of the Truth.fi financial platform.
Truth Social has withdrawn its application for a spot Bitcoin ETF, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart. The move comes as competition in the Bitcoin ETF market heats up, with newer products like Morgan Stanley’s low-fee MSBT putting pressure on entrants. The decision matters because it shows how difficult the crowded ETF space has …
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $76,800 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $76,000 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $77,000 and extended losses. The price is trading below $77,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $77,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $77,200 and $77,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Consolidates Losses Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $77,200 support zone. BTC remained in a bearish zone and extended losses below the $76,800 level. There was a move below the $76,500 level. The price even dipped below $76,200. A low was formed at $76,020 and the price is now consolidating losses. It is still struggling below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $82,018 swing high to the $76,020 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $76,800 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $76,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $77,200 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $77,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The first key resistance is near the $77,450 level. A close above the $77,450 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $79,000 resistance or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $82,018 swing high to the $76,020 low. Any more gains might send the price toward the $80,000 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $82,000. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $77,450 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $76,400 level. The first major support is near the $76,000 level. The next support is now near the $75,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $74,200 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $74,000, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $76,000, followed by $75,000. Major Resistance Levels – $77,200 and $77,450.
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Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped after failing to clear a major ceiling around the $83,000 area, with the flagship cryptocurrency down nearly 5% over the past week. As of Tuesday evening, BTC was changing hands at roughly $76,750. Even with the pullback, market analyst Ali Martinez believes the current price action still leaves room for a rebound toward $94,850. Bitcoin Could Drop Toward $54,270 In a Tuesday social media post on X (previously Twitter), Martinez pointed to Bitcoin’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) pricing bands, saying a move to $94,850 would represent about a 23.5% increase from current levels. However, he cautioned that this upside path depends on Bitcoin holding above a specific support level at $72,960. In his view, losing that threshold would shift the outlook and open the door to a deeper drawdown. Related Reading: Zcash, Bitcoin, And Solana—Catalysts Ahead That Could Fuel Another Upswing Before May Ends If $72,960 is broken, Martinez warned that BTC could be pulled toward the realized price near $54,270. That scenario would imply an additional 29% retracement from present prices. With that in mind, the analyst framed the $72,960 level as a key line in the sand for determining whether Bitcoin’s consolidation turns into the next leg up or extends into a more pronounced correction. Adding to the bullish outlook, Martinez also said derivatives traders are positioning as if another advance is likely. He noted that Bitcoin funding rates have climbed to 0.4%, the highest level seen in more than two months. Key Support And Resistance Walls To Watch When Bitcoin funding rates rise to that extent, it typically signals that the derivatives market is being driven by aggressive long positioning, with market participants paying a premium to keep long exposure. According to Martinez, this kind of demand can sometimes lead to quick liquidations if the market snaps downward and forces late buyers out, but it also reflects a broader bias that remains tilted toward expansion. Related Reading: Goldman Sachs Rebalances Crypto Exposure: XRP, SOL Out, ETH Down 70%, Hyperliquid In In another social media post issued on Monday, the analyst also highlighted additional levels to watch ahead tied to the cryptocurrency’s UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) indicator. Martinez identified new resistance levels at $78,258 and $84,569. On the support side, he pointed to $75,733 and $66,898. Together with the earlier $72,960 support marker, these zones form the set of key reference points Martinez said could shape whether Bitcoin pushes higher toward $94,850 or slides toward the realized price area. Featured image created with OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
On-chain data shows USDC exchange inflows have witnessed a spike after the latest Bitcoin pullback, a potential sign that traders are looking to buy the dip. USDC Exchange Inflows Have Spiked To $350 Million As pointed out by on-chain analyst Maartunn in an X post, a notable amount of USDC has hit exchanges recently. The indicator of interest here is the “Exchange Inflow,” which tracks the total number of tokens of a given asset that investors are transferring to wallets connected to centralized exchanges. Related Reading: Solana Fails Channel Breakout—$78 Support The Next Destination? When the value of the metric is high, it means holders are depositing a large amount of the cryptocurrency to these platforms. Generally, investors transfer to exchanges when they want to trade away their tokens, so this kind of trend can be a sign of increased interest in swapping the asset. For volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, this can naturally be a bearish signal for the price. When it comes to stablecoins, however, the consequences naturally change. Stablecoins are, by nature, ‘stable’ in value around whatever fiat currency that they are pegged to. As such, trading them away doesn’t cause their price to go down. That said, Stablecoin exchange deposits affect the sector in another way. Usually, investors store their capital in the form of these safe-havens when they want to avoid the volatility associated with other digital assets. Once they feel that the time is right to invest back into BTC and others, they transfer their stables to exchanges. This deployment of capital previously sitting on the sidelines can naturally act as a boost for the volatile side of the market. As the chart shared by Maartunn shows, the Exchange Inflow has spiked for USDC recently, a potential sign that this deployment may be in action right now. These inflows of the stablecoin have arrived after a pullback in the Bitcoin price to levels under $77,000. Considering the timing, the deposits could correspond to dip-buying behavior. In total, this spike saw $350 million in USDC enter exchanges. This isn’t an especially massive amount, but could still help the market turn around if it’s only the start of the inflows. It only remains to be seen, though, how investor behavior will develop in the coming days. Related Reading: Bitcoin Recovery Above Key Cost Basis Level Fails As BTC Falls Under $77,000 In related news, the market cap of the stablecoins as a whole is currently sitting around an all-time high (ATH), according to data from DefiLlama. As displayed in the above graph, the stablecoin market cap has been following a gradual uptrend recently, a sign that this part of the digital asset sector has been seeing increased interest from investors. After the latest continuation to the upward trajectory, the metric has hit a value of $323.1 billion. Bitcoin Price Bitcoin has dropped to the $76,800 mark following its retrace over the last few days. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Solana futures funding turned negative as demand for SOL and its associated decentralized exchanges fell. Will traders buy the dip or is $78 next?
As the race to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs) accelerates, ONDO is quietly positioning itself as one of the most influential players in the growing sector. While the market shifts toward real-world asset tokenization, ONDO has continued to expand its footprint in tokenized finance by building products that bridge traditional financial markets with blockchain infrastructure. Why ONDO Is Emerging As A Leader In The Real-World Asset Sector ONDO Finance is quietly emerging as one of the most influential players in the rapidly expanding tokenized finance sector. A KOL manager and advisor, known as BitBull on X, has revealed that tokenized US Treasury products have now grown into a $13.7 billion market capitalization, with Ondo already ranking among the largest issuers in the space. Related Reading: ONDO Proves the Protocol Wins, Token Holders Lose – The BMIC Crypto Presale Flips That Model With Real Utility At the same time, tokenized stocks are gaining momentum, surpassing $1.5 billion in total value locked (TVL) as assets such as NCDAon, IBITon, MUon, and IVVon attract growing investor demand through Ondo Global markets. Meanwhile, the broader shift happening behind the scenes is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Users can now access the US stocks, ETFs, and treasury products directly on-chain, without relying on traditional brokerage infrastructure. While Ethereum continues to dominate the tokenized asset landscape, Ondo has rapidly positioned itself as one of the major platforms accelerating real-world asset adoption across crypto markets. BitBull noted that this signals a transition beyond stablecoins, with capital markets slowly migrating onto on-chain, and Ondo aiming to sit at the center of that transformation. Tokenized Stocks Could Become Ondo’s Biggest Opportunity ONDO is increasingly being viewed as one of the most undervalued opportunities in the tokenized finance sector. According to Not Telling on X, the project originally positioned the ONDO token strictly as a governance asset to avoid potential regulatory issues tied to securities laws, particularly around sharing protocol-generated revenue with token holders. Related Reading: Ondo Secures SEC-Registered Infrastructure With Oasis Pro Acquisition However, with the introduction of a clearer regulatory framework, such as the CLARITY Act, the landscape may be shifting. The new guidance suggests that distributing protocol revenue to token holders may no longer automatically be classified as a security asset. At the same time, the evolving stance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) toward tokenized assets is reinforcing Ondo’s position as the best. The platform is already a dominant player in tokenized stocks, reportedly controlling a significant 60% shares of the market. If Ondo moves forward with the revenue-sharing protocol with token holders, the combination of real yield and strong positioning in tokenized real-world assets could significantly reprice the token. In that scenario, ONDO’s trajectory toward becoming a top-tier crypto asset, potentially breaking into the top 10 or even top 5, would come into focus. Featured image from Medium, chart from Tradingview.com
Donald Trump's executive order asks the Fed to review how depository institutions may be granted access to payment services, an area the crypto industry is deeply involved with.