The Cardano founder says post-FTX politics, flawed design and a narrow U.S.-only approach risk stifling new crypto projects while benefiting established players
The crypto bill, or the Clarity Act, remains stuck in the Senate, and Congress is now on a two-week Easter break.
The rise of quantum computing could revolutionize crypto security, necessitating urgent shifts to post-quantum cryptography to prevent theft.
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XRP conspiracies are never off the table. In a recent podcast, the analyst revisits statements from Kim Clement and Brandon Biggs, hinting that XRP could play a vital role in a potential financial reset. The 2011 “X and P” Kim described a mysterious asset linked to the letters “X” and “P.” He hinted at its …
The Better Money Company said it will work with Paxos, Bridge, MoonPay, MetaMask, and Phantom, among others.
In an interview with CoinDesk, the CEO of a 12-member consortium explains why Europe is racing to put the euro onchain and compete with dollar dominance in crypto markets.
Ripple partners with Convera to bring stablecoin powered settlement to business payments as firms push faster cross border transfers.
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Bitfarms is pivoting into a landlord model where it looks to lease data center capacity to hyperscalers and large AI customers.
Despite recent regulatory progress in the industry, privacy remains an area that needs to be addressed, says Yelderman.
Jerome Powell does not do unsolicited advice. He said so himself. But speaking publicly in what amounts to one of his final major appearances before Kevin Warsh takes the chair, Powell offered something close to a farewell address to the institution he has led through a pandemic, an inflation crisis and now a period of …
A new paper from Google Quantum AI has sharply reduced the estimated hardware required to crack elliptic-curve cryptography used by Bitcoin and much of Ethereum, moving a long-running security debate closer to market terms. At current market prices, the quantum computing risks could affect more than $600 billion in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. The paper, […]
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Convera, formerly known as Western Union Business Solutions, is a fintech that deals with over 140 currencies.
Bitcoin has shed about $3,500 in value over recent days, slipping from above $70,000 earlier in March to around $66,500, as short-term holders take their exits. On one particularly turbulent day, about 22,000 BTC were moved to exchanges in a single session. Yet, the Bitcoin price is still holding above support and hasn’t broken below the $60,000 range. A different dynamic is quietly taking shape, one that raises a more important question than the selloff itself: who is actually absorbing all the Bitcoin being sold? ETF Demand Is Quietly Absorbing Market Supply Short-term holders, those who acquired Bitcoin relatively recently and are most sensitive to price drawdowns, have been routing coins to exchanges at an elevated pace. However, on-chain data from CryptoQuant data reveals a counterforce of equal or greater magnitude. Related Reading: What Every XRP Holder Must Understand As Activity Wanes The latest data points to a steady flow of Bitcoin moving into institutional hands, particularly through spot ETFs. Over the past 30 days, roughly 63,000 BTC has been accumulated by institutions. This figure stands in contrast to the daily selling pressure coming from short-term holders. As shown in the ETF flows chart below, which was first posted on the social media platform X by a crypto analyst with the name Crypto Tice, green bars representing ETF inflows consistently offset red periods of outflows, even during days where price action isn’t holding up as expected. This has given rise to a pattern of large buyers stepping in to buy BTC during dips and after they’ve slowed down, effectively soaking up available liquidity. Bitcoin ETF Tracker. Source: @CryptoTice_ On X Are Sellers Running Out Of Bitcoin To Sell? March had its ups and downs in terms of price action, with Bitcoin briefly reclaiming levels above $76,000 before falling back under pressure as selling increased toward the end of the month. As it stands, the Bitcoin price is most likely going to close March below $70,000, and it is even at risk of closing the month red, which would bring it to six consecutive months of bearish closes. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $67,339, which places it just 0.57% above its March open of $66,970. Related Reading: The Bitcoin Price Bottom Is Close, But There Is Still A Crash Below $60,000 Left On the other hand, US-based Spot Bitcoin ETFs are currently sitting on $1.2 billion in net inflows for March 2026, bringing an end to four consecutive months of net outflows. This turnaround shows that institutional appetite is starting to return after a prolonged period of reduced exposure, with capital gradually flowing back into Bitcoin. Although these inflows have not been strong enough to fully counterbalance the short-term selling pressure on the Bitcoin price, they do point to a willingness among larger players to accumulate at the current price range. Short-term holders, by definition, have a finite supply of coins acquired at recent prices. If the current absorption rate continues, then the supply available to sellers will continue declining while demand is still strong. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Stablecoin infrastructure delivers velocity but issuers and exchanges capture the rent. Velocity beats market cap as digital dollars become invisible financial plumbing.
Starting April 17, users will no longer be able to buy, sell or earn cashback in Mercado Coin, but can sell, spend, or have the token converted to local currency.
The company is actively selling bitcoin and redeploying capital into AI-focused data centers as part of a broader transformation away from mining.
Story Highlights The Live Price Is siren coin is SIREN trades $1.50–$1.80 in 2026, with breakout potential to $5–$10. Long-term outlook stays bullish if hype turns into sustained demand. SIREN holds key $1.50 support; breakout could push toward $10. Long-term forecasts see $50+ by 2030 if adoption and hype continue. Siren is gaining attention amid …
Ripple (XRP) News: Convera has announced a strategic collaboration with Ripple to introduce stablecoin-enabled cross-border payments for businesses. The partnership combines Convera’s global payment network with Ripple’s blockchain infrastructure to deliver faster settlements, improved liquidity, and more flexible treasury solutions using crypto and stablecoins. Convera Partners Ripple for Stablecoin Payments According to the announcement, the …
Buffett's cautious stance on Apple highlights the importance of market conditions in investment decisions, impacting broader market sentiment.
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Tether has let go of two former HSBC metals traders months after hiring them to build out its gold trading desk.
A Coinbase Institute survey suggests crypto has become the financial starting point for most 16-25-year-olds in the UK, as digital assets become a powerful credibility test for political parties.
Plume has launched a payroll pilot that lets employees receive part of their salary in tokenized money-market fund shares.
Ripple has partnered with Convera, a global leader in commercial payments, to enhance enterprise cross-border transactions using stablecoin-enabled settlements. By combining Convera’s established payment network with Ripple’s blockchain infrastructure, the collaboration improves speed, liquidity, and transparency. The partnership also offers crypto-enabled treasury solutions, helping businesses manage capital flows and currency risks. This move highlights growing …
Investors are currently sifting through a decade of market data to see if a massive spike in energy costs will sink Bitcoin and the crypto market. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $56B As CEO Pitches Crypto Over Gold While many people focus on the immediate price of oil, the real damage to Bitcoin in the past often came from internal industry blowouts rather than what was happening at the gas pump. The 2014 crash happened alongside the Mt. Gox exchange failure. In 2022, the Terra-Luna collapse wiped out billions. These events, rather than just expensive fuel, played the biggest role in deepening previous bear markets. The Weight Of Geopolitics On Digital Assets Reports indicate that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil jumped above the $104 mark on Monday. This is the highest price seen in nearly four years. US President Donald Trump recently expressed a desire for the US to maintain indefinite control over the oil industry in Iran. Such statements and global tensions usually push oil higher. When energy becomes this expensive, it often acts as a drag on the entire economy. It takes money out of the pockets of everyday people who might otherwise buy digital assets. Data shows that Bitcoin miners also feel the sting because their operations require significant amounts of power. In the past 12 years, there have only been three times when oil hit this specific $104 level. Because these events are so rare, some analysts believe it is hard to say for sure that one causes the other. The first instance occurred in June 2014 when ISIS moved into northern Iraq. Bitcoin was trading around $600 at the time but lost 21% of its value over the next 10 weeks. It stayed down for a long time. It actually took more than two years for the price to climb back to where it started before that specific oil spike. Searching For Patterns In A Volatile Market The most recent example happened in May 2022. This followed a proposal by the European Commission to phase out Russian oil imports. Bitcoin did not just dip; it fell 25% in only seven days. That specific crash started a bear market that lasted for 19 months. Even though oil prices eventually dropped back below $100 for several years, the damage to the crypto world was already done. Based on reports, the current return to triple-digit oil prices has many traders on edge. They are watching to see if history will repeat itself or if the market has become strong enough to handle the pressure. Related Reading: 8.25M XRP Exit Long-Term Holders As Whales Buy $1.20–$3 A Fear Of Broad Economic Pullbacks Not every spike leads to a permanent disaster. In March 2022, Bitcoin dropped 15% after the Russia-Ukraine war began and oil soared. However, that loss was erased in less than a month. Even though oil stayed high, Bitcoin managed to recover its footing quickly. This shows that the relationship between the two is not always a straight line. Sometimes the market reacts to the news of war more than the actual cost of the commodity. Featured image from Trade Brains, chart from TradingView
CertiK’s March 2026 security report confirms $59,509,931 lost to exploits, phishing, and scams – with just $21,912 returned. That is a recovery rate of 0.04%. Wallet compromise led all categories at $26,846,293, followed closely by phishing at $21,408,097. Together the two account for over 80% of March’s total losses. By attack type, DeFi protocols suffered …
OpenFX raised $94 million in Series A funding to expand its stablecoin-based FX network as demand grows for faster cross-border payments.
Changpeng Zhao said quantum computing is not a major threat to crypto, stressing blockchain systems can upgrade and adopt post-quantum security. His comments come as Google research warns future quantum machines could crack Bitcoin keys within minutes, enabling mempool attacks. Experts are urging rapid migration to quantum-resistant cryptography, though large-scale quantum risks are still considered …
RIVER coin has suddenly stepped into the spotlight with a sharp price move, but the real story may not be the surge itself, it’s what’s building beneath it. At a time when the broader market remains uncertain and selective momentum is driving capital into specific narratives, RIVER’s latest move is starting to stand out for …
NEAR Protocol (NEAR), up 1.9% from Monday, joined Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as a top performer.
Bitcoin enters April with a price carrying the weight of macro conditions, corporate balance sheets, and the credibility of the public wrappers built around it. CryptoSlate has already laid out the broad structure: public equities created a new channel for balance-sheet demand, the premium on that demand opened the door to further issuance, and the […]
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