Falling oil prices are helping, but a bounce seemed in the cards after some of the worst sentiment in bitcoin's history.
Olivier Janssens’ Destiny project offered Nevis residents $100 a month if the government approves the development, triggering sharp local criticism, the Financial Times reported.
BlackRock's new staked Ethereum ETF (ETHB) is easy to misunderstand. This is not the first time ETH staking has finally reached exchange-traded products, as Grayscale has already crossed that bridge. What's interesting about the launch is that BlackRock is now standardizing the way Ethereum is explained to mainstream investors. With ETHB, Ethereum is being repackaged […]
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The Treasury Department said North Korea infiltrated IT workers into U.S. businesses and channeled their wages back to the country to fund weapons of mass destruction programs.
Law enforcement agencies seized 34 domains, 23 servers and froze $3.5 million in crypto linked to SocksEscort, a proxy service that hijacked 369,000 devices.
Yield-bearing stablecoins are growing faster than the broader market as US lawmakers remain divided over how crypto yield should be regulated.
The postponement underscores the impact of geopolitical instability on global events, highlighting the need for adaptive planning in volatile regions.
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A crypto pundit has outlined what the XRP circulating supply could look like if the cryptocurrency is adopted as a global settlement asset. According to him, the effective float available for real-time payments could be significantly smaller than XRP’s total supply, a factor he argues may play a central role in determining the cryptocurrency’s price at full operational capacity. XRP Supply To Shrink With Global Settlement Adoption A new discussion about the future supply of XRP has caught the attention of the crypto community following a brief commentary by XRP advocate @UnknownDLT on X. The crypto expert examines how XRP’s circulating supply could evolve if it were to operate as a global settlement asset within the financial sector. In the post, @UnknownDLT stated that the likely XRP float available for global settlement would range from 15 billion to 30 billion tokens. This projection is based on the expectation that a significant portion of the overall supply could become locked within institutional structures. Related Reading: Dogecoin Descending Channel Shows Where It Is In This Cycle According to the XRP advocate, large amounts of the cryptocurrency could be held as institutional collateral, strategic reserves, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). As a result, only a small portion of the total supply would remain actively available for transactions across payment networks. Within this framework, @UnknownDLT stated that the remaining XRP float would be used to facilitate real-time settlement across financial systems. These transactions would function within Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) style payment environments that process transfers instantly between institutions. Notably, RTGS systems are widely used in modern financial infrastructure for high-value payments between banks and clearing institutions. Another important element @UnknownDLT highlighted in his post is how price dynamics could be evaluated based on his proposed global settlement framework. He explained that the value required for XRP to operate at full settlement capacity should be determined by the available float rather than the total token supply. Following @UnknownDLT’s post, members of the crypto community on X responded with their own thoughts on the topic. One member noted that while circulating supply plays an important role in market dynamics, it does not fully determine XRP’s ultimate value. They noted that other factors, such as market demand, technological development, and practical application, also shape and drive the cryptocurrency’s price. XRP To Target Wall Street And DTCC Settlement In more recent posts, @UnknownDLT further discussed the potential expansion of XRP into traditional financial markets. He stated that XRP could be used for Wall Street settlement activity as early as 2026. Related Reading: Will XRP Reach $4 In 2026? Analyst Predicts How Far Price Can Go Additionally, the crypto pundit also referenced Ripple, the crypto payments company and its digital asset spot brokerage platform, Ripple Prime. According to @UnknownDLT, Ripple Prime could help accelerate the absorption of transaction volume generated by the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC). Notably, the DTCC is known to process a large share of securities transactions within the United States financial system. Based on this, @UnknownDLT suggests that if XRP is used as institutional collateral, it could help handle transaction volumes associated with DTCC settlements, potentially creating upward pressure on its price. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
The Bank of England is open to fixes on its proposed stablecoin framework, but one official said it needs better feedback from crypto industry participants.
Sui (SUI) gained 6.7% and Cardano (ADA) rose 5.8%, leading the index higher.
Ammalgam combines lending, borrowing, and trading into a liquidity system, providing a platform for creating unlimited trading strategies.
The surge in TRUMP meme coin highlights the volatile influence of high-profile events on cryptocurrency markets, impacting investor behavior.
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XRP price edged higher today, gaining around 2%,as analyst points to a massive breakout structure forming on the monthly chart. After weeks of downward pressure, the modest rebound has caught traders’ attention as new derivatives data suggests demand may slowly be returning to the XRP market. At press time, XRP price was trading near $1.42, …
Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, is now expanding its focus on the U.S. market. Recently, the firm has launched a new stablecoin called USAT and is now seeking funding that could value the company at $500 billion. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said digital dollars like Tether may play a bigger role if …
Prediction market volume scales every month, as resolution infrastructure becomes a bottleneck. Opaque outcomes drive capital to headline markets only.
TOKEN2049 postponed its Dubai conference to April 2027 after Iranian strikes disrupted travel, security, and logistics in the UAE.
Most traders are still waiting for Bitcoin to drop further. But the on-chain data is telling a very different story from what most people read during the crash. According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, Bitcoin’s long-term holders did not sell as aggressively as the charts suggested. In the 2025 cycle, LTHs spent 15.1M BTC in total, …
Bitcoin has outperformed gold, silver, and major US equity indexes since the US-Israeli attack on Iran began, recovering to over $72,000 even as oil surged above $100 a barrel and traders cut expectations for near-term Federal Reserve easing. According to CryptoSlate data, Bitcoin is up 7.3% since the conflict began and even rallied to a […]
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Hashrate Index found that about 90% of global Bitcoin hashrate operates in electricity markets largely insulated from oil prices.
The Ethereum co-founder said he expected the Future of Life Institute to cash out $10-25 million from his 2021 meme coin donation. It liquidated roughly $500 million and pivoted to political advocacy he worries could lead to "authoritarian" outcomes.
Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards says Bitcoin has moved into a historically attractive accumulation area, but not yet the kind of deep-discount zone that defined the best buying opportunities of prior cycles. In his view, the setup is constructive for long-term holders, though still lacking the confirmation needed to call a durable bottom. Speaking with Crypto Consulting Institute’s Joe Shew, Edwards framed Bitcoin as “closer to the bottom than the top,” with multiple on-chain metrics pointing to value even as price action remains damaged. He stopped short, however, of calling the current range a standout opportunity. “Bitcoin I think you could summarize in a few words as it’s close to the bottom than the top,” Edwards said. “Broadly trending within a value range historically in terms of onchain data and metrics. That said, it’s not at the deep value range that would be really exciting for me that we’ve seen in prior cycles.” That distinction matters. Edwards said Capriole still holds a small net long Bitcoin position, but the levels that would make him “super excited” sit lower, around the production-cost band between roughly $50,000 and $60,000, with the low-to-mid $50,000s standing out as particularly attractive. Historically, he said, Bitcoin has spent months in that zone during major cycle lows. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Score Surges To 30, Exits ‘Extra Bearish’ Zone For investors with a multi-year horizon, Edwards argued that some exposure still makes sense. But he cautioned that value alone is not enough. “As with any asset, equities, anything, you can be in a value zone for a long time,” he said. What is missing, in his telling, is a convincing signal of renewed strength through either a deeper capitulation, a technical breakout, or more durable evidence of demand. Bitcoin Institutional Flows Improving, But Not Decisive One of the clearest positives in Edwards’ framework is institutional buying. He described net purchases from U.S. spot ETFs and roughly 200 treasury companies as one of the most important Bitcoin metrics today, especially when those inflows exceed daily mined supply. “If it’s net positive, especially if it’s above the amount of Bitcoin it’s mined per day, so it’s greater than the organic supply, then that is really positive,” he said. “We’ve seen all the major price appreciation when that’s net positive.” Still, he noted that most of those buyers remain underwater. According to Edwards, about 80% of ETFs and treasury vehicles are currently below cost basis, reinforcing what he called “typical bear market vibes.” A more meaningful signal, he said, would be strong flows holding for a week or two while Bitcoin stays above the $70,000 area, with a weekly close above roughly $71,500 acting as a line in the sand for a more bullish short-term outlook. Related Reading: Bitcoin May Still Fall Under $10,000, Bloomberg’s McGlone Warns Even then, he warned that a rally into the mid-$70,000s or low $80,000s would not necessarily end the broader bearish structure. Quantum Risk Remains The Overhang The biggest reason Edwards is unwilling to get more aggressive is quantum computing risk, which he said is capping Bitcoin’s upside in a way previous cycles never had. He argued the market has already priced in much of that concern, but until Bitcoin Core developers begin treating it as a serious priority, upside may remain constrained. “I honestly think we may not see new all-time highs until it’s addressed by the core team,” Edwards said. “The opportunity is actually skewed to the upside in that as soon as you get two or three or four core developers to start talking about it openly about solving it, I think we can get significant repricing to the upside.” That leaves Bitcoin in an unusual position. Edwards sees a macro backdrop that should favor hard assets, with strong liquidity conditions and gold in a long-term outperformance regime against equities. Under normal circumstances, he suggested, that would be a supportive environment for Bitcoin too. For now, though, he sees a market in value territory rather than true deep value, promising, but not yet compelling. At press time, BTC traded at $71,466. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The PI surge highlights the growing influence of exchange listings on altcoin market dynamics, potentially reshaping crypto investment strategies.
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Tether is stepping up its focus on the U.S. market by launching a new dollar-backed stablecoin called USAT, designed to comply with U.S. regulations and serve American users and institutions. The company is also exploring a major fundraising round that could value it at around $500 billion, putting it among the most valuable private fintech …
Your day-ahead look for March 13, 2026
While equity markets took a beating and Brent crude surged above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, crypto is doing the opposite. Escalating Middle East tensions and a blockage in the Strait of Hormuz sent traditional risk assets into freefall, yet the total crypto market cap climbed 2.57% to $2.46 trillion on …
XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a significant breakout, with bulls eyeing an “explosive” rally toward $2.55.
Binance said it will add Monitoring Tags to eight tokens, ATA, A2Z, FIO, GTC, NTRN, PHB, QI, and RDNT, starting March 13, 2026. Tokens with these tags have shown higher volatility and risk than regular listings, so Binance will watch them more closely and may remove them if they don’t meet standards. To keep trading …
The update comes as tokenization activity on the XRP Ledger surges, with tokenized assets on the network growing to $1.14 billion in 2026. Ripple’s XRPL Rolls Out Security Update According to the XRPL announcement, the new 3.1.2 Rippled version fixes several vulnerabilities that could have disrupted server operations. These fixes are designed to improve node …
Buterin stated that FLI cashed out approximately $500 million from his 2021 SHIB donation, but then pivoted toward political action.
XRP is trading around $1.42, with over 61 billion tokens in circulation and daily trading volume holding above $2.3 billion. After months of turbulence, the price has finally settled into a relatively calm range. Analysts at CryptoQuant say the real story right now is in the derivatives market. The extreme leverage that fuelled XRP’s 2025 …