The crypto industry may soon see a major regulatory breakthrough in the United States under the CLARITY Act. According to Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, a deal on the stablecoin rewards provision could be finalized within the next 48 hours. This has come after months of delays and disagreements between crypto companies and …
The impasse heightens geopolitical uncertainty, affecting market confidence and suggesting prolonged instability without diplomatic progress.
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EDX Markets, the crypto exchange backed by Wall Street giant Citadel Securities, has applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter, according to a public filing disclosed Wednesday. The move comes as US regulators under the current Trump administration have adopted a more receptive posture toward crypto firms seeking to operate under federal banking charters. EDX Seeks OCC Trust Charter To Court Big Banks EDX’s chief executive, Tony Acuña‑Rohter, who is slated to join the proposed trust’s board, told Bloomberg that the exchange expects large banks to drive the next phase of crypto adoption. He said securing an OCC trust charter would give EDX a competitive edge in servicing those institutions. By operating under a national trust charter, crypto firms can operate across state lines under a single federal regulator, rather than obtaining multiple state money‑transmitter licenses, simplifying custody, settlement, and fiduciary services for digital assets. Related Reading: Expert Finds Prime Bitcoin Buy Zone Below $60,000, Supported By This Vital Indicator EDX’s filing argued that the existing structure of many digital‑asset platforms concentrates multiple functions — brokerage, exchange, market‑making, and custody — within single vertically integrated firms, creating potential conflicts of interest and single points of failure. The company said moving custody, asset management, and trade settlement into an OCC‑chartered national trust bank would provide customers with the “most secure regulatory structure possible,” and would align digital‑asset market infrastructure more closely with the separation of duties customary in traditional equities and derivatives markets. The application places EDX among several crypto companies pursuing similar paths. In December of last year, five firms — including Circle (CRCL) and Ripple — received conditional approval for trust charters. However, not everyone in the financial sector supports that approach. Growing Bank Unease Over Crypto Trust Charters Some incumbent banks and industry groups have pushed back, concerned that expanding trust‑bank charters to crypto companies stretches the historical purpose of the charter and could introduce new risks. Rebeca Romero Rainey, president and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America, warned that conditional approvals could endanger consumers and create institutions that the OCC might struggle to regulate effectively. Related Reading: TAO Rockets 70% — Here’s What Fueled Bittensor Move And The Near‑Term Outlook She also argued that the new framework can permit stablecoin operators to access the federal banking system without meeting the same capital and regulatory standards required of full‑service, deposit‑taking banks. Yet, the OCC’s leadership has defended the approvals. Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould said new entrants to the federal banking system can bring fresh products and services and boost competition, which he maintained would benefit consumers and the broader banking sector. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
The legislation “embraces innovation, protects participants, and empowers internet-native communities to compete with big tech incumbents,” said a16z’s Miles Jennings.
Market skepticism persists despite diplomatic hints, highlighting the need for concrete actions to shift US-Iran conflict dynamics.
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Increased skepticism about US-Iran de-escalation highlights potential for prolonged conflict and market volatility amid geopolitical tensions.
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Bitcoin and other risk assets have been whipsawed by President Donald J. Trump’s shifting rhetoric on Iran. Here are some indicators that help cut through the noise.
Increased military pressure on Iran heightens geopolitical tensions, reducing ceasefire prospects and potentially destabilizing the region further.
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Solana failed to settle above $85 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $80 and might struggle to start a recovery wave. SOL price started a fresh decline below $88 and $85 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $86 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $81.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $78 or $75. Solana Price Dips Below $85 Solana price failed to remain stable above $85 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $82 and $80 levels. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $81.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The bears even pushed the price toward $78. A low was formed at $78.30, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $86.63 swing high to the $78.30 low. Solana is now trading below $86 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $80.25 level. The next major resistance is near the $82.50 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $86.63 swing high to the $78.30 low. The main resistance could be $85. A successful close above the $85 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $88. Any more gains might send the price toward the $92 level. More Losses In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $82.50 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $78 zone. The first major support is near the $75 level. A break below the $75 level might send the price toward the $70 support zone. If there is a close below the $70 support, the price could decline toward the $62 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 – $78 and $75. Major Resistance Levels – $82.50 and $85.00.
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The escalation reduces ceasefire prospects, heightens geopolitical tensions, and increases the likelihood of US military involvement in Iran.
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Bitcoin is struggling to reclaim $70,000. The price chart looks uninspiring. And according to the data, surface reading is missing the most important thing happening in this market right now. Related Reading: Ethereum Is Flashing a Warning Signal Most Holders Are Ignoring – Here Is What It Says An XWIN Research Japan report has identified a structural divergence that the price alone cannot show. On the surface, the signals are bearish: the Exchange Whale Ratio confirms increased large-holder activity on exchanges, meaning the biggest participants are not accumulating — they are distributing. The market is struggling to break higher because the overhead selling pressure is real, consistent, and measurable. But beneath that surface, a different structure is forming. In the first quarter of 2026, public companies accumulated approximately 62,000 BTC — a figure documented in SEC filings, not estimated from on-chain inference. These are not traders reacting to price. They are corporations making balance sheet decisions, raising capital through debt and equity issuance, and converting it into Bitcoin regardless of short-term momentum. MicroStrategy alone represents a persistent, structurally driven demand flow that does not pause because the chart looks weak. Two markets are operating simultaneously at the same price. One is selling. The other is buying with borrowed capital and a multi-year time horizon. The report’s task — and this article’s — is to determine which one is building the future. The Buyers and the Sellers Are Not Playing the Same Game The report draws a distinction that changes how the current market should be read. Traditional long-term holders accumulate when conviction is high and reduce exposure when it falters. Corporate buyers operate differently. By issuing debt and equity to fund Bitcoin purchases, companies like MicroStrategy have created a demand flow that is structurally decoupled from short-term price signals. When the chart looks weak, they do not stop buying. They raise more capital and continue. That persistence is not sentiment — it is strategy, and it does not respond to the same triggers that move retail or even institutional traders. The ETF picture complicates the narrative further. BlackRock has continued to see inflows, but Grayscale outflows have offset them — producing rotation rather than net new capital entering the market. Total ETF holdings finished Q1 2026 flat to slightly down. The products exist. The conviction behind them, as a category, has not yet arrived. The report’s verdict on the current market structure is precise and should be stated plainly: whales are selling, corporations are accumulating, ETFs are treading water, and retail is net negative. These four participants are pulling in four different directions simultaneously. Bitcoin at $70,000 is not weak. It is fragmented — held in place by opposing forces of roughly equal short-term weight. The question the report leaves open is which force is building faster. Corporate balance sheets accumulating at scale suggest the answer, but the price has not yet confirmed it. Related Reading: An XRP Key Indicator Just Flipped Bullish — and Most Traders Are Not Watching It Bitcoin Holds Range Below Key Moving Averages Bitcoin continues to consolidate just below the $70,000 level, with price action showing clear hesitation after the sharp breakdown in February. The chart reflects a market still attempting to stabilize following a strong impulsive move to the downside, which was accompanied by a significant spike in volume — a typical signature of forced selling or liquidation-driven pressure. Since that capitulation event, BTC has been trading in a relatively tight range between roughly $62,000 and $72,000. This range-bound behavior suggests a temporary equilibrium between buyers and sellers, but not a confirmed reversal. Importantly, price remains below the 50-day and 100-day moving averages, both trending downward, indicating that short-term momentum is still structurally bearish. Related Reading: Binance Inflows Suggest Money Is Starting to Move Back Into Crypto – Find Out What Changed The 200-day moving average, positioned near the $90,000 region, continues to act as a distant dynamic resistance, reinforcing the broader trend shift from expansion to correction. Each attempt to push higher has so far resulted in lower highs, signaling that demand lacks conviction at current levels. Volume has declined noticeably during this consolidation phase, which raises a critical question: is selling pressure truly exhausted, or is this simply a pause before another leg lower? Until Bitcoin reclaims key moving averages, the structure favors caution over confirmation. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
The Bitcoin price is once again trading on edge—not because of internal market weakness, but because macro uncertainty is tightening its grip. The latest trigger came from U.S. President Donald Trump’s national address on the ongoing Iran war, where he signaled that the conflict is far from over and could stretch another 2 to 3 …
The AI and crypto company has added to a pattern of Bitcoin treasuries offloading this year, with Michael Saylor's Strategy bucking that trend.
Trump's stance heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting market stability and increasing the likelihood of military engagement with Iran.
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Brent crude futures on Hyperliquid recorded $46.6 million in liquidations, behind only ether and bitcoin. The single largest liquidation was a $17.17 million oil position.
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.3250. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.3250 and $1.3450. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.320 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $1.3160 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.3220. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price failed to stay above $1.3320 and extended its decline, underperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.3250 and $1.3220 to enter a short-term bearish zone. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $1.3160 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price even extended losses below $1.3150. A low was formed at $1.3072, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.3678 swing high to the $1.3072 low. The price is now trading below $1.3220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh recovery move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3250 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.3450 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.3678 swing high to the $1.3072 low. The main resistance could be $1.3650. A close above $1.3650 could send the price to $1.3820. The next hurdle sits at $1.40. A clear move above the $1.40 resistance might send the price toward the $1.4250 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.4250 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.450. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $1.3450 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3080 level. The next major support is near the $1.30 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.30 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.2880. The next major support sits near the $1.2750 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.250. 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 – $1.3080 and $1.3050. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3250 and $1.3450.
Crypto and equities sold off after the president's national address undermined a two-day rally built on expectations the war was ending. Oil jumped 5% to above $106.
Solana is entering a critical phase as price action tightens within a narrowing range, signaling that a major move may be close. With volatility compressing and key levels clearly defined, the market appears primed for a decisive breakout or breakdown in the sessions ahead. Compression Phase Signals Imminent Volatility Spike Solana remains under notable pressure but is attempting to stabilize around a crucial support zone. According to MakroVision Research, price action in the short term is beginning to compress into a tight range, even as the asset continues to trade beneath key descending trendlines that maintain a bearish structure. Related Reading: Solana’s Deep Correction Could Be The Catalyst For Its Biggest Rally Yet On the upside, $85 stands as the first major hurdle, combining both horizontal resistance and the weight of the ongoing downtrend. A move beyond $98, which marks the most recent lower high, would offer a stronger shift in momentum and improve the overall outlook. Furthermore, a break above $117 would significantly strengthen the structure, signaling a more convincing recovery phase. On the downside, the $75.5 to $78 region remains the most critical support zone. Early signs of stabilization are emerging within this range, suggesting that buyers are attempting to defend it. However, any decisive breakdown below this area would likely reinforce bearish sentiment and open the door for increased selling pressure. Price structure shows Solana trading within a tightening range just above support, while a minor ascending formation develops. Despite that, the broader trend remains capped by descending resistance lines, indicating that a full reversal has yet to take shape. A breakout from this compression is expected to define the next significant move. Solana Ascending Formation Emerges Within A Constrained Range Analyzing the current chart structure, the analyst highlighted that Solana continues to trade within a tight range just above its key support zone. Within this consolidation, a smaller ascending structure is gradually forming, suggesting that buyers are attempting to build momentum and create a base for a potential move higher. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Hits Key Support, Will Bulls Hold the Line? However, upside progress remains limited as price action continues to trade beneath the dominant red downtrend lines. These descending resistance levels are still firmly in control, capping rallies and preventing a clean shift in short-term market structure. Until these barriers are broken, any upward movement risks being viewed as temporary relief rather than a confirmed reversal. Meanwhile, a strong and impulsive breakout above the $85 level would mark the first meaningful bullish signal, potentially paving the way for an extended move toward the $95 level and beyond. Conversely, if the support zone gives way, selling pressure could intensify rapidly, increasing the likelihood of a fresh downward leg as the broader bearish structure reasserts control. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Rubio's military focus suggests prolonged US-Iran tensions, impacting ceasefire market expectations and highlighting diplomatic challenges.
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Trump's remarks lower ceasefire odds, signaling prolonged conflict and heightened geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets.
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Trump's hint at a US-Iran ceasefire could signal potential diplomatic openings, impacting market speculation and geopolitical dynamics.
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Huione Group allegedly served crypto scam centers in Cambodia that carried out “pig butchering” scams and other schemes to steal crypto from victims.
The conflict's persistence risks further destabilizing regional alliances and complicates diplomatic efforts for a peaceful resolution.
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Ethereum price started a steady recovery wave above $2,050. ETH is now struggling to clear $2,150 and might trim some gains in the near term. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $2,020 zone. The price is trading above $2,050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a short-term contracting triangle with support at $2,135 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 resistance. Ethereum Price Faces Rejection Ethereum price extended its recovery wave above $2,020, beating Bitcoin. ETH price was able to surpass the $2,050 and $2,065 resistance levels. The bulls pushed the price above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,198 swing high to the $1,936 low. However, the bears remained active near the $2,150 resistance zone. The price reacted to the downside below $2,120. There was a break below a short-term contracting triangle with support at $2,135 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,050, 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 83.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,198 swing high to the $1,936 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 $2,250 resistance. An upside break above the $2,250 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,320 resistance zone or even $2,350 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 $2,080 level. The first major support sits near the $2,050 zone. A clear move below the $2,050 support might push the price toward the $2,000 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,965 region. The main support could be $1,920. 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
Taiwanese lawmaker Ko Ju-Chun said last year that the country’s Ministry of Justice holds 210 Bitcoins, worth $14 million, confiscated during criminal investigations.
An XRP analyst has outlined the dramatic changes that could happen for the cryptocurrency as Ripple positions itself to integrate with a massive $12.5 trillion payments ecosystem. In a detailed post on X, the analyst highlighted Ripple’s $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, which the crypto company has since rebranded as Ripple Treasury. This strategic takeover now grants Ripple access to an extensive network of traditional banks and a massive payment volume, which the expert believes could benefit the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and, in turn, drive the cryptocurrency’s price upward. Ripple Gains Access To $12.5 Trillion Market Market analyst X Finance Bull has questioned what possible price changes and developmental milestones could occur if Ripple can tap into a $12.5 trillion payment pipeline. In his post on X, he explained that the launch of Ripple Treasury now grants Ripple access to over 13,000 connected banks and more than 1,000 corporate clients, including Volvo, Subway, and STIHL. Collectively, these clients handle a combined annual payment volume of $12.5 trillion. Related Reading: XRP Expert Says The Moment Has Finally Come, Here’s What He Means Right now, zero percent of this enormous payment flow passes through cryptocurrencies, a gap that X Finance Bull said represents a major opportunity for XRP. He also claimed that Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, had made the same point, noting that Ripple was specifically designed to bridge this gap. Currently, Ripple Treasury manages the company’s full corporate workflow, covering payments, cash forecasting, netting, reconciliation, risk, liquidity, and regulatory reporting. To make this work, X Finance Bull stated that ClearConnect, a proprietary API connectivity suite launched by GTreasury in 2022, will serve as a bridge linking Ripple Treasury to banks and ERP systems. And on the other side, with XRPL, Ripple’s blockchain infrastructure. This approach will enable payments and financial operations to move on the blockchain without requiring companies to change their existing systems. It also creates a multi-utility powerhouse under one ecosystem, consisting of wallet storage, payments, custody, prime brokerage, and compliance. Supply Limits And Payment Volume To Fuel XRP Price Growth In his post, X Finance Bull noted that 769 million XRP tokens are currently locked in Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which collectively manage $1.1 billion in assets across seven funds. He noted that this concentration is significantly tightening XRP’s available supply, which could place upward pressure on its price. Related Reading: XRP To Enter This $100 Trillion Custody Pool And This Is How It Will Happen Meanwhile, the analyst stated that the $12.5 trillion in annual payments from Ripple Treasury could have a significant impact on prices if it moves through XRPL. The analyst projected that if just 1% of this volume were to flow through the XRP Ledger, it would generate about $125 billion in new annual transaction volume for the blockchain. He noted that such volumes could dramatically influence liquidity demand and XRP’s price behavior. Additionally, X Finance Bull highlighted that, given XRP’s strong infrastructure, the cryptocurrency’s current price below $1.4 significantly underestimates its real-world potential. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
US President Donald Trump said the military is "very close" to finishing its war in Iran in a speech that saw oil and Bitcoin prices move.
Internal US-Israeli discord on Iran conflict duration may influence diplomatic strategies and market expectations for ceasefire timelines.
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Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above $68,000. BTC is now struggling to surpass $68,800 and showing signs of a fresh decline. Bitcoin failed to settle above $68,800 and trimmed most gains. The price is trading below $67,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a rising channel with support at $67,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it stays below the $68,000 and $67,800 levels. Bitcoin Price Faces Rejection Bitcoin price formed a base above $66,500 and started a recovery wave. BTC was able to settle above $67,200 to move into a short-term positive zone. The price climbed above the $67,500 resistance zone. The bulls even cleared the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $71,985 swing high to the $65,030 low. However, the bears were active near the $69,200 resistance zone. The price failed to clear the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $71,985 swing high to the $65,030 low. There was a fresh bearish reaction and there was a break below a rising channel with support at $67,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading below $67,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $66,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $67,800 level. The first key resistance is near the $68,500 level. A close above the $68,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $69,250 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $69,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $70,000. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $68,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $66,000 level. The first major support is near the $65,750 level. The next support is now near the $65,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $65,000 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $64,200, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $66,000, followed by $65,500. Major Resistance Levels – $67,800 and $68,500.