The Bor layer, which handles transaction execution, did not experience any downtime and continued producing blocks, the Polygon team said.
Also: Linea Upgrades, Solana Internet Capital Markets Roadmap and Square Begins BTC Payments.
The White House has released a 163-page strategy outlining its approach to cryptocurrency policy, but one major detail was left out: what the government plans to do with its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. While the report pushes regulators like the SEC to take action even without new laws, it offers little clarity on how the U.S. …
After a relatively quiet week for altcoins, XRP, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu received a fresh wave of attention thanks to a major update from Gemini. The US-based crypto exchange announced that it is now officially allowing these three tokens, as well as Bitcoin Cash and Solana, as cross-collateral assets for its derivatives platform. Major Boost For XRP, Dogecoin, And Shiba Inu Gemini’s decision allows XRP, DOGE, and SHIB holders to use their tokens as collateral for GUSD-settled perpetual contracts, a feature that was previously limited to BTC, ETH, USDT, and Gemini stablecoin GUSD. All five newly supported tokens come with varying collateral “haircuts,” meaning only a portion of their value is counted toward margin requirements. XRP and Solana each have a 15% haircut, while Dogecoin and Shiba Inu face a more severe 30% haircut due to their higher volatility profiles. Related Reading: XRP Price Set To Teleport As Major Financial Players Tap In — Opportunity Window Closing Fast Gemini has made it easier for users to trade derivatives using a broader range of holdings by bringing these newer assets into the fold. This move not only deepens the utility of these cryptocurrencies but also opens up new use cases for traders who want to leverage their holdings in perpetual contracts without converting to stablecoins. It’s a particularly meaningful step for XRP, which has been working to strengthen its institutional appeal and global payments utility. The move is also beneficial for meme coins Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, which are seeing increasing demand outside of the meme coin niche. This expansion also shows a larger trend in crypto derivatives. Many crypto exchanges, especially those in the US, are increasingly opening their doors to altcoins. It is also a drastic turnaround from the state of the crypto market some years back. For nearly three years, XRP was delisted or unavailable on most US-based trading platforms due to the legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission. It wasn’t until July 2023, following Judge Analisa Torres’s partial ruling that XRP was not a security when sold on exchanges, that the token began to make its return to major US platforms, including Gemini. Price Action Trending Downwards At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $3.13, a 1.4% decline from the previous day but still holding within its recent range between $3.06 and $3.18. Dogecoin is trading at $0.2226, with modest intraday movement after failing to sustain its push above $0.23. The king of meme coins is down by 3.2% and 14.2% in the past 24 hours and seven days, respectively. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Breaks Above $0.26 In Weekend Rally As Pundit Predicts 2,600% Surge Shiba Inu, meanwhile, is trading at $0.000013, also down by about 4% in the past 24 hours and over 13% in the past seven days. Nonetheless, many analysts still maintain a bullish long-term outlook for these cryptocurrencies. Forecast models project that Dogecoin could climb to $1 in the current bull cycle, while SHIB is expected to reach at least $0.000045. XRP’s trajectory is even more ambitious among many crypto analysts, with price targets ranging from $9 to $10 if adoption momentum continues and pending US Spot ETF applications finally receive approval from the SEC. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Film studio Eros used AI to create new ending for 2013 movie without director's consent, igniting debate over artistic integrity and AI ethics.
Coinbase and JPMorgan have forged a strategic partnership, signaling institutional embrace of crypto infrastructure, the Wall Street broker said.
Trading volume surges to triple normal levels during sharp selloff, signaling institutional liquidation pressure.
Ethereum’s success presents a new challenge — invisibility, writes CMT Digital’s Aryan Sheikhalian. As Ethereum powers more applications behind the scenes, it risks becoming something everyone uses but no one notices.
NEAR edges higher in the final hour of trading amid a surge in volume and the debut of RHEA Finance, but broader bearish pressure keeps the token pinned below key resistance.
The company holds more than 70,000 ether valued at roughly $265 million.
DoubleZero’s new 3 million SOL stake pool, DZSOL, aims to decentralize Solana validator infrastructure by offering access to its high-speed fiber network.
Ethereum price is painting an ascending triangle pattern breakout with a price target of around $16,700.
XRP is currently in a consolidation phase, hovering just below its recent highs while managing to stay above all critical support levels. Despite market volatility, XRP has maintained a steady position. On the daily chart, XRP continues to trade in a tight range, but importantly, it hasn’t broken below any of its key support zones. …
Bitcoin's fixed supply will force higher prices as capital markets ramp up buying, Mallers said in an interview with Bloomberg TV.
The report on the government's crypto plans doesn't offer a ton of surprises, mostly echoing familiar policy work, and it's got nothing new on the crypto stockpiles.
TON, the blockchain natively integrated into Telegram’s 900 million-strong user base, is poised to become the first everyday blockchain by 2027, offering a user experience that makes Web3 feel like Web2.
For whales with scale, the trade-offs of holding spot BTC are increasingly hard to justify. Bitcoin ETPs are an alternative, offering an efficient structure that allows big investors to sleep easy at night, says 21shares' President Duncan Moir.
The token's failure to rally despite aggressive burn programs underscores investor preference for utility-driven projects over pure speculation plays.
Sui Research’s new quantum-safe wallet upgrade method offers a hard fork-free solution for EdDSA-based blockchains, but does not apply to Bitcoin or Ethereum.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged a Nasdaq filing proposing an amendment to BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA). This proposal seeks to enable the ETF to stake its Ethereum holdings, allowing it to participate in the ETH proof-of-stake consensus mechanism and potentially earn staking rewards. What Happens When Institutional Staking Goes Mainstream? BlackRock just received regulatory acknowledgment to include staking in its Spot Ethereum ETF. As mentioned by Çağrı Yaşar on X, acknowledging the filing isn’t a minor regulatory checkbox. It’s the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) handing institutions a key, and not just to ETH price action, but to its engine. Related Reading: Analyst Says The Patient Will Be Rewarded As Ethereum Price Retests 4-Year Resistance This staking isn’t about price speculation. It’s about alignment, incentives, governance, and yield. Unlike traditional asset holding, staking involves actively securing the network by validating transactions and supporting ETH’s consensus. With recent regulatory approvals allowing BlackRock and other institutions to include staking in Spot ETH ETFs, this will enable Wall Street to hold ETH as a speculative asset. Thus, they can begin earning from the yield generated by the ETH core protocol mechanics, and integrate deeply into the network infrastructure. However, if ETH staking becomes ETF-native, it will redefine what it means to invest in a financial network. ETH would become the first global-scale digital infrastructure where traditional capital markets not only invest, but they become active participants in the protocol. The SEC has effectively validated ETH’s consensus model as not only secure but worthy of institutional involvement. This is how empires shift, and not with headlines, but with details no one expected. This highlights that major shifts in power or systems don’t always announce themselves loudly. Instead, they often happen quietly, through small regulatory changes. ETH isn’t becoming Wall Street-friendly. Wall Street is becoming ETH-compatible. This is when a new technology enters mainstream finance, and people assume it’s being reshaped to fit traditional systems. Furthermore, Yaşar noted that the network effect has just turned financial. This means that the value of a network grows as more participants join. Why Institutions Are Backing Protocol Infrastructure In an X post, VirtualBacon stated that BlackRock and JPMorgan aren’t investing in Ethereum for speculative hype or short-term price gains. Instead, their focus lies on ETH’s growing role as a foundational platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and stablecoin infrastructure. Related Reading: Analyst Forecasts Major Surge For Ethereum Price, Eyeing $4,000 In Its Best July Yet Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, has been unequivocal about his vision for ETH’s future, stating that he aims to tokenize stocks and build investment funds directly on the ETH blockchain. This marks a significant institutional endorsement of ETH as a platform for next-generation finance. Meanwhile, Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan has softened his previously cautious stance on cryptocurrencies, especially following recent regulatory clarity provided by initiatives under the GENIUS Act. This shift signals growing openness among traditional financial leaders to integrate blockchain technology into mainstream finance. Featured image from iStock images, chart from tradingview.com
Ten years ago, Ethereum was little more than an idea on Reddit. Today, it stands as one of the most significant technological innovations in modern finance. Co-founded by Vitalik Buterin in 2013, Ethereum began with a vision to move beyond Bitcoin’s perceived limitations. Ethereum’s early days That vision sparked interest from fellow technologists, including Gavin […]
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The drop comes after BNB hit a record high near $860, driven by aggressive moves into the token by public companies.
Sellers using exchanges located in the country will have to pay a 0.21% tax on the transaction value, up from 0.1%, Reuters said.
WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin will be used as a collateral asset on Falcon Finance, fueling regulatory concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to the Trump family-backed platform.
Ripple claims hundreds of bank partners, but with a 30%–40% drop in XRPL activity and institutional use concentrated offchain, transparency concerns persist.
Investors are uncertain and moving their Bitcoin off exchanges, while stablecoins are set to take off after GENIUS passed.
Japan is proposing a major reform in its tax regime for crypto assets. If passed, these changes will make digital asset investing simpler for crypto investors.
The absence of a Bitcoin reserve plan in the report may delay U.S. leadership in digital assets, affecting market confidence and innovation.
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The company plans to use the proceeds of the raise to accumulate ether as its primary reserve asset.
Coinbase has entered a new agreement with JPMorgan Chase, according to a July 30 statement, to expand crypto access for the bank’s 80 million customers. The partnership will allow Chase users to interact with digital assets directly through Coinbase-linked services, starting later this year. Beginning in the fall, Chase credit card holders will be able […]
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