The company has been refocusing as a “B2B2C” turnkey operator for traditional institutions looking to get into crypto.
Ties to the crypto industry became a vector for attack in a recent Democratic primary election in the state of Illinois.
The UK has a unique opportunity to merge the best of the EU’s MiCA framework and the US GENIUS Act, Circle’s Dante Disparte told the House of Lords committee on Wednesday.
Korea's central bank and nine commercial lenders started real-world testing of deposit tokens, including subsidy payments and peer-to-peer transfers.
The Stripe-led blockchain targets fast, low-cost digital payments and a new Machine Payments Protocol that allows AI agents pay autonomously.
Bitcoin price action fell to week-to-date lows with Bitcoin caught between high US inflation and nerves over Fed policy hints at the day's FOMC meeting.
Uniswap (UNI) declined 4.9% and Aave (AAVE) dropped 4.4%, leading the index lower.
Most institutional investors plan to increase allocations even as concerns around regulation and risk management continue to grow.
Crypto firms argue that DeFi should be taught at top schools so that students can eventually take on a rapid rise in non-technical crypto jobs on Wall Street.
A Coinbase-EY study reveals institutional investors plan to boost crypto allocations in 2026, favoring regulated products as stablecoins and tokenization gain traction.
More than 20 DeFi projects have urged universities to make decentralized finance a core part of teaching at leading business and law schools.
Cardano (ADA) price is beginning to stabilize after an extended downtrend, currently trading around $0.2905. While the 12% weekly gain may appear modest, the underlying shift in structure is more significant. For the first time in weeks, ADA is no longer printing aggressive lower lows. Instead, price action has shifted into a tight consolidation range, …
XRP price is currently trading near $1.46 with a drop of 2.75%, holding above a key support level at $1.40, as recent data points to growing accumulation by large holders. The price is currently facing significant upward pressure, which has dragged the levels below the crucial price range, which has now turned into support. In …
XYZ, a perps provider on Hyperliquid, is launching “the first officially licensed perpetual derivative contract” based on the S&P 500.
The integration of S&P 500 perpetual trading on Hyperliquid signifies a pivotal shift towards merging traditional finance with decentralized markets.
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RedStone will provide continuous FX and stablecoin feeds enabling applications to price and settle transactions in local currencies.
Crypto just suffered its first major electoral setback of the 2026 cycle in deep‑blue Illinois, where Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton beat pro‑crypto Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi in the Democratic Senate primary, NBC News reports. Related Reading: Crypto Rails Go Mainstream — Inside Mastercard’s Bold $1.8 Billion BVNK Acquisition An Electoral Crypto Loss Fairshake, the industry‑backed super political action committee (PAC), poured almost $10 million into ads attacking Stratton as anti‑innovation, but local political muscle, including Governor JB Pritzker’s endorsement and millions in support, proved stronger than crypto money this time. In a state this blue, Stratton’s primary win all but guarantees her a Senate seat in November, turning the race into a warning shot for the digital assets lobby ahead of the 2026 midterms. Fairshake, funded by giants like Coinbase and Ripple as well as venture capital heavyweights Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, entered Illinois with more than $191 million in cash and a broader $221 million war chest for this election cycle. The PAC and its affiliate Protect Progress spent heavily in multiple Illinois House primaries, often on the side of more centrist or business‑friendly Democrats against progressives Candidates such as Melissa Bean and Nikki Budzinski appeared in races where crypto‑aligned super PAC money was present, though it is hard to show Fairshake was uniquely decisive in “electing” them rather than being one of several big spenders. Fairshake publicly frames its mission as defending “American innovation” and “consumer choice” in financial services, and it has signaled it plans to stay active through 2026 and beyond. Related Reading: Crypto Payments Are Going Mainstream: Can Tourists Turn Into Daily Users In South Korea? What This Means For Traders Short term, this defeat is unlikely to move prices by itself, but it adds a layer of policy uncertainty for 2026 that could resurface as volatility around key primary dates, especially if Fairshake reallocates more of its $221 million war chest into tighter, more winnable races. Regulatory and legislative outcomes around stablecoins, market structure, and crypto‑friendly bills like the GENIUS Act and Clarity Act will remain highly political and uneven across states, rather than following a straight, pro‑industry trajectory. In the moment of writing, BTC’s trades for $72k. Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview Cover image from Perplexity, BTCUSDT chart from Tradingview
The AKT RIVER MemeCore price surge isn’t just another random altcoin pump, infact it’s a mix of real catalysts, speculative positioning, and a bit of classic crypto chaos thrown in for good measure. Across Akash Network (AKT), River (RIVER), and MemeCore (M), intraday momentum has picked up sharply. But unlike the usual “everything pumps together” …
Bitcoin trades above $70,000 ahead of the FOMC decision, with analysts pointing to heavy macro influence and a key liquidity inflection.
Strategy's STRC-fueled bitcoin buying spree is helping to drive demand but introduces sentiment-sensitive structural risks, according to K33.
The company's internal strain, including reports of required long working hours, is overshadowing its push for a U.S. listing.
Ethereum is showing renewed strength as the market tests key resistance levels following a prolonged period of downward pressure and consolidation. The recent price action suggests that buyers are gradually regaining control, with ETH attempting to build momentum as traders evaluate whether the current move can evolve into a broader recovery. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Step In: $33M ETH Withdrawn From Exchanges In Hours While spot price action reflects improving sentiment, derivatives data points to deeper structural changes taking place beneath the surface. According to CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain, the ETH Open Interest 30-day change indicator reveals a clear shift in how traders are positioning across major platforms. The data highlights a divergence in open interest flows, suggesting that liquidity is not leaving the market but rather being redistributed. On Binance, open interest has increased by approximately 11,400 ETH, indicating continued inflows of capital despite recent volatility. At the same time, Bybit recorded a substantial rise of around 2.51 million ETH, reinforcing the view that traders are actively re-engaging with the derivatives market. This pattern suggests that participants are selectively rebuilding exposure rather than exiting positions entirely. For analysts, such behavior often reflects a transitional phase, where confidence begins to return, and liquidity concentrates on key platforms, potentially setting the stage for stronger directional moves. Open Interest Divergence Reflects Market Repositioning CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain notes that not all platforms are seeing the same level of activity, highlighting a clear divergence across the Ethereum derivatives landscape. While Binance and Bybit have recorded strong inflows, Bitfinex, Kraken, and Gate.io have shown weaker performance, with either limited growth or outright declines in open interest. According to the data, Bitfinex saw a decrease of approximately 35,700 ETH, while Kraken recorded a drop of around 4,300 ETH. Gate.io, meanwhile, showed relatively muted activity compared to other major exchanges. These figures suggest that some segments of the market remain cautious, with traders reducing exposure or avoiding aggressive positioning in the current environment. From a structural perspective, this divergence points to a market in transition rather than one in decline. While some participants are closing positions to manage risk, others are selectively increasing exposure on platforms where liquidity and opportunity appear more favorable. This type of redistribution often precedes stronger directional moves, as capital consolidates in specific venues and trading strategies evolve. Importantly, the overall trend in open interest remains supportive. Sustained or rising open interest indicates that liquidity continues to flow into the derivatives market, reinforcing the stability of Ethereum’s uptrend and suggesting that traders are increasingly confident in maintaining their positions as momentum builds. Related Reading: XRP Liquidity Builds on Binance – What The 2.78B Reserve Spike Means Ethereum Faces Key Resistance After Rebound From Capitulation Lows The Ethereum daily chart shows the asset attempting to extend its recovery after the sharp capitulation event that occurred in early February. ETH is currently trading around $2,330, having rebounded from lows near the $1,800 level, where a significant spike in volume signaled aggressive buyer absorption. Following that low, Ethereum established a base between $1,900 and $2,100, forming a consolidation range before breaking higher. The recent move has allowed ETH to reclaim the short-term moving average, which had acted as persistent resistance during the downtrend. This shift suggests that short-term momentum is now favoring buyers, at least in the near term. Related Reading: XRP Supply Tightens On Binance As Scarcity Index Signals Limited Liquidity However, the broader structure remains mixed. Price is still trading below the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, both of which continue to slope downward. This indicates that the recovery is still developing within a larger corrective framework rather than confirming a full trend reversal. The $2,300–$2,400 region now stands as a critical resistance zone. This level aligns with previous support that broke during the February selloff, making it a likely area of supply. If Ethereum can sustain acceptance above this range, the next upside targets could emerge near $2,700 and $3,000. Otherwise, rejection here may lead to renewed consolidation below resistance. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin is entering the FOMC meeting with a unique market structure, diverging sharply from typical pre-event positioning. While BTC price has gained nearly 5% over the past week, derivatives data shows growing skepticism, with funding rates turning negative across major exchanges. In the last 48 hours, Bitcoin has plunged below $72,400, with a 1.81% drop. …
The price of oil moved higher after reported attacks against Iran's South Pars gas field.
Rising PPI signals persistent inflation, potentially impacting monetary policy and market stability, influencing Bitcoin's volatility.
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Something shifted on Binance today. After weeks of quiet capital movement, CryptoQuant data shows the largest single-day stablecoin deposit the exchange has seen since November 2025 – $2.2 billion in USDT, arriving in a single session. Bitcoin is currently trading at $72,458, down 1.85% on the day. But the money flowing in tells a different …
Crypto cards force asset sales and tax hits. Onchain credit enables yield-bearing collateral power spending without liquidation, making cards obsolete interfaces.
Enjin Coin (ENJ) price surged over 25% in the past 24 hours, rising from around $0.020 to above $0.026, backed by a sharp spike in trading volume. Daily volumes jumped from nearly $35 million to over $150 million, marking a significant increase in market participation. The move follows weeks of sustained decline, pushing ENJ toward …
Kenya’s National Treasury seeks public comments on draft 2026 VASP rules, including stablecoin reserve, licensing, and fees.
Ripple’s latest partnership with i-Payout aims to deliver near-instant cross-border payouts into the U.S. and Canada. On the surface, it’s another step in improving payment efficiency, but Crypto analyst Edo Farina connects this move to a much larger story unfolding behind the scenes. Commercial Hints at a Deeper Banking Structure Farina points to Ripple’s newly …