Ethereum (ETH) joined Solana (SOL) as a top performer, rising 0.9% over the weekend.
NFT Paris was supposed to be the kind of week people plan their year around. You book the ticket, you text the group chat, you lock in the flights before prices jump, you tell yourself the hotel bill is “work”, you start quietly hoping the market gives you a reason to feel optimistic again. Then, […]
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BitGo's NYSE debut could enhance its market position, drive innovation, and influence regulatory dynamics in the crypto custody sector.
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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the CLARITY Act may not pass this quarter, and criticized US crypto laws for favoring big banks over innovation.
The Bank of Italy modeled the extreme scenario of Ether going to zero to show how market risk in Ethereum’s native token could turn into infrastructure and financial stability risks.
Standard Chartered is reportedly developing a crypto prime brokerage platform as traditional banks expand digital asset services.
Standard Chartered forecasts Ethereum outperformance versus Bitcoin, citing network effects and growing real-world asset adoption.
Story (IP) price has come back into focus after posting a sharp daily rally, outperforming a calm but constructive broader crypto market. The move comes amid renewed interest in narrative-driven infrastructure tokens, where capital is rotating selectively rather than chasing speculative momentum. As traders look beyond memecoins and short-term hype, IP’s positioning around tokenized intellectual …
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has just experienced one of its biggest crashes this year, as on-chain data shows that activity on the Ripple blockchain has dropped by 99%. While this might look like a major red flag, the decline has yet to significantly impact the XRP price, suggesting that the situation may not be as alarming as it seems. Overview Of Ripple’s XRP Ledger 99% Crash Over the weekend, XRP Ledger transaction activity dropped sharply, falling by approximately 99% within 48 hours. On closer inspection, the decline appears primarily due to timing rather than any major technical issue in the ledger. Usually, cryptocurrency transaction volumes decline over weekends. This is because many institutional traders and market makers reduce their trading or stop entirely on weekends, leading to thinner liquidity and lower payment volumes on the ledger. Related Reading: Ripple’s 100,000 Transactions: Why XRP Investors Are Returning Notably, on-chain data from XRPScans revealed that XRPL’s payment volume between accounts declined from over 1.09 billion on Thursday, January 8, to 166.99 million on Saturday. This represents a massive drop in network usage, showing just how much activity can decrease over a weekend. Payment volume is also yet to recover, falling further to around 137.40 million as of January 11. In addition to volume decline, the number of transactions executed on the XRP Ledger during that time frame also reduced. XRPScans showed that transactions fell from over 2 million on Thursday to 1.8 million on Saturday. This decline in both volume and transfers shows that even small reductions in participation by large accounts or institutional users can significantly affect network metrics. It’s worth noting that the XRP price is still trading above $2 and remains somewhat unaffected by the recent decline in network activity. Although CoinMarketCap data shows its value dropped by more than 4% over the past week, there’s no clear evidence linking this to the recent 99% decline in the ledger. Interestingly, just days before the crash, the XRP Ledger recorded a major increase in whale transactions, each valued at $100,000 or more. This suggests that, despite temporary network fluctuations, the XRP network continues to experience substantial activity and engagement from major holders. XRPL Developer Shares New Update For Ledger Vet, an XRPL dUNL validator and developer, has shared a new update on the XRP Ledger, revealing that a large batch of fixes and amendments is now nearing its activation timer. This marks a critical step for the blockchain network, promising to enhance functionality and security for developers and users. Related Reading: XRP Retrace Is Only Temporary, What Happens Once the Uptrend Resumes Vet has stated that the upcoming changes cover several important features, including TokenEscrow, AMMClawback, Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPT), and Price Oracle. He emphasized that the XRP development team remains committed to maintaining the ledger at its highest performance. He added that the team is also working diligently to ensure all features operate smoothly, independent of XRP’s current market price. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
The market remains level-driven, with potential for a breakout if $2.08 is reclaimed or a breakdown if $2.04 is breached.
a16z raised over 18% of all venture capital in 2025 with a goal of "giving everybody a shot." What does that mean exactly?
Michael Saylor’s publicly traded firm, Strategy, continued its long‑term Bitcoin accumulation by purchasing 13,627 BTC for $1.25 billion, paying roughly $91,519 per coin in the latest buy. The firm now holds 687,410 BTC, with a total investment cost near $51.8 billion and a current market value around $62.36 billion. With an unrealized profit of $10.56 …
Buterin emphasizes the importance of quantum resistance and scalability, aiming for the Ethereum blockchain to handle thousands of transactions per second.
Strategy purchased 13,267 BTC for $1.25 billion via the use of common stock and it's perpetual preferred equity STRC.
Veteran trader and chart analyst Peter Brandt has turned his focus to Monero, suggesting the privacy-focused cryptocurrency may be nearing a major price breakout. Brandt recently compared Monero’s long-term price pattern to silver’s decades-long consolidation before its sharp rally, hinting that XMR could be entering a similar phase of delayed but strong upside. Monero Price …
Strategy's significant Bitcoin acquisition highlights its aggressive investment approach, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment.
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Strategy's holdings account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $62 billion.
This collaboration enhances Solana's network security and scalability, potentially attracting more institutional investors to the blockchain.
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Standard Chartered is reportedly preparing a crypto prime brokerage business to be housed within its SC Ventures unit.
The LatAm-based company said the funding will support expansion across the U.S. and Asia.
The Ethereum price is attempting to regain bullish momentum after rebounding from the $3,000 support zone, but upside progress remains doubtful. Sellers continue to restrict the recovery below a well-defined resistance range, which has now emerged as a critical threshold for trend continuation. While the rebound reflects underlying demand, technical indicators suggest that clearing this …
The freezes were part of Tether's policy to comply with U.S. Treasury sanctions and were executed in a coordinated manner.
The token's price action shows signs of indecision, with a tight trading range and fading selling pressure.
XRP and Solana's inflows suggest selective investor confidence amid broader crypto market skepticism and shifting macroeconomic expectations.
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Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures is planning a crypto prime brokerage for institutional clients, offering custody, financing, trading, and clearing for Bitcoin, Ether, and other digital assets while avoiding Basel III 1250 percent capital charges. The move builds on the bank’s July 2025 debut in spot Bitcoin and Ether trading, its Zodia Custody expansion, Coinbase partnerships, …
Crypto.com is a popular centralized crypto exchange that is also tied to the multi-layer Cronos ecosystem and the CRO token.
Post-quantum cryptography specialist BTQ Technologies has introduced ‘Bitcoin Quantum,’ a permissionless fork and testnet of the largest cryptocurrency.
Economists urge EU lawmakers to back a public digital euro, warning that private stablecoins and foreign payment companies threaten Europe’s monetary sovereignty.
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DFSA’s new company-led suitability model and AML expectations would make it difficult for licensed firms to justify supporting privacy-focused assets.