XRP $3.12 ▲ 4.8% BTC $114,820 ▲ 1.2% ETH $4,380 ▼ 0.6% RLUSD $1.00 ▲ 0.0% XLM $0.41 ▲ 3.1% Fear & Greed 68 · GreedXRP $3.12 ▲ 4.8% BTC $114,820 ▲ 1.2% ETH $4,380 ▼ 0.6% RLUSD $1.00 ▲ 0.0% XLM $0.41 ▲ 3.1% Fear & Greed 68 · Greed

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Wall Street’s Wealth Model Faces Challenge From Decentralized Trading Platforms

Hyperliquid CEO argues traditional finance's gatekeeping approach to wealth creation is unsustainable, as decentralized perpetual contracts democratize early-stage…

Markets· 6 hours ago
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World Liberty Financial Advances Stablecoin Integration With Major Merchant Partnership

WLFI and Mesh announce partnership to bring USD1 stablecoin payments to major online platforms, marking significant progress toward…

Markets· 6 hours ago
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Abstract Blockchain to Shut Down After Failing to Achieve Consumer Adoption

Igloo-backed Abstract, a consumer-focused Ethereum layer-2, will cease operations in December after squandering tens of millions and failing…

Markets· 13 hours ago
Regulation

German Regulator Blocks Bitcoin.de Path Forward as MiCA Authorization Denied

Bitcoin.de faces indefinite suspension after German federal authorities reject the crypto platform's application for regulatory approval under the…

Regulation· 13 hours ago
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Binance Bitcoin Exodus Accelerates as Whales Deploy Stablecoins—A Signal of Major Accumulation

Bitcoin outflows from Binance have reached their highest level since mid-2023, while major investors significantly increase stablecoin deposits…

Markets· 1 day ago
Regulation

Hong Kong Signals Strong Commitment to Year-End Crypto Licensing Framework

Hong Kong authorities reaffirm plans to introduce comprehensive digital asset regulations by end of 2026, with Secretary Christopher…

Regulation· 1 day ago
Markets

OKX Targets Emerging Markets with High-Yield Stablecoin Savings Platform

OKX has launched OKX Money, a stablecoin savings and payments application across Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and…

Markets· 2 days ago
Regulation

Rain Files for National Trust Bank Charter as Legal Battle Over Crypto Banking Intensifies

Stablecoin infrastructure provider Rain seeks OCC approval for a national trust bank charter, even as community banks launch…

Regulation· 2 days ago
Markets

Bitcoin Approaches 2026 Yearly Open Amid Fed Policy Uncertainty

Bitcoin faces crucial resistance as traders await Federal Reserve guidance and bond market developments that could shape near-term…

Markets· 2 days ago
Regulation

Ramaswamy Tones Down Crypto Talk in Ohio Governor’s Bid Despite Millions in Industry Support

The former Bitcoin advocate faces waning support for digital assets in his home state

Regulation· 2 days ago
Markets

OKX and NYSE Parent File Plans for 24/7 Tokenized US Stock Trading Venue

A joint venture between OKX and Intercontinental Exchange has filed with the SEC to launch a tokenized securities…

Markets· 3 days ago
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Zcash’s NU7 Network Upgrade Enters Testing Phase on Testnet

Zcash has activated its NU7 protocol upgrade on testnet, giving developers approximately one month to evaluate technical changes…

Markets· 3 days ago
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Russia Begins Paying Government Wages in Digital Rubles, Expanding CBDC Implementation

Russia's Ministry of Finance made history this week when government employees received their first wage payments in the…

Markets· 3 days ago
Regulation

IMF Approves $138 Million for El Salvador as Crypto Regulation Framework Strengthens

The International Monetary Fund has disbursed $138 million to El Salvador while establishing stronger guardrails on Bitcoin holdings…

Regulation· 3 days ago
Markets

AI-Powered Forensics Unmask North Korea Behind $387M Bitget Breach

Chainalysis used artificial intelligence to trace the $387 million Bitget hack back to North Korea, marking another major…

Markets· 4 days ago
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NEAR Intents Secures Complete Recovery of Stolen $3.8M Through Rapid Identification

The NEAR Intents protocol successfully recovered all stolen funds after identifying the exploiter behind a Thursday security incident…

Markets· 4 days ago
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Blast Ethereum Layer 2 Shuts Down as Operating Costs Exceed Revenue

The once-prominent Ethereum layer-2 network Blast is winding down operations after years of decline, marking another setback in…

Markets· 4 days ago
Regulation

Trump Names Jay Clayton as AI Czar to Oversee Innovation Without Regulatory Overreach

Trump administration expects to appoint Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence, as the new AI czar, responsible…

Regulation· 4 days ago
Markets

Anchorage Digital Slashes 17% of Headcount Amid Market Pressures

The $4.2 billion digital asset bank cuts roughly 68 employees as it navigates prolonged crypto downturn, even while…

Markets· 5 days ago
Regulation

European Users Trust Regulated Crypto Platforms More Under MiCA: Bitpanda CEO

Cryptocurrency users across Europe are placing greater confidence in regulated platforms following the implementation of the EU's Markets…

Regulation· 5 days ago
Markets

Arthur Hayes on Monetary Stimulus, Wall Street Builds Onchain Infrastructure at CONNECT Seoul

At CONNECT Seoul, Maelstrom's Arthur Hayes discussed how government money printing could boost crypto, while traditional finance leaders…

Markets· 5 days ago
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MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Treasury May Set Unmatched Standard, Says Ammous

Bitcoin treasury companies may find it difficult to compete with MicroStrategy's scale and capital advantages, according to economist…

Markets· 5 days ago
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NEAR Intents Identifies Hacker Behind $3.8M Breach, Issues 48-Hour Recovery Ultimatum

The protocol gives the attacker a final window to return stolen funds following a critical bug in its…

Markets· 6 days ago
Learn

Ethereum’s zkAPI Goes Live on Mainnet with Anonymous API Payments

The Ethereum Foundation has activated zkAPI on mainnet, enabling users to pay for AI and other API services…

Learn· 6 days ago
Markets

Bitcoin Consolidates as PCE Inflation Data Adds Complexity to Fed Rate Outlook

After rallying on softer-than-expected inflation figures, Bitcoin pulled back as analysts highlighted how methodology shifts in the Federal…

Markets· 6 days ago
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Tokenized Assets Chart Independent Course as Market Surges Past $34 Billion

A new Dune analysis reveals tokenized markets are developing their own investment patterns, with the broader tokenized real-world…

Markets· 6 days ago
Regulation

CFTC Accelerates Push to Define Event Contracts as Swaps, Staking Claim Over Prediction Market Regulation

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking to expand the definition of 'swaps' to include event contracts…

Regulation· 7 days ago
Markets

Crypto Security Crisis: September 2026 Marks Record $768M in Hacks

Cryptocurrency suffered its worst month of 2026 in September, with security breaches and exploits totaling over $768 million…

Markets· 7 days ago
Guides

What Actually Moves the XRP Price? The Honest Mechanics

What actually moves the XRP price? The real machinery — Bitcoin beta, liquidity, derivatives, supply flows, news and…

Guides· 7 days ago
Regulation

Europe at Crossroads: MiCA Review Must Preserve Competitive Advantage Without Crushing Compliance Costs

As the European Commission's consultation on the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation closes, policymakers face a critical choice:…

Regulation· 1 week ago
Markets

Altcoin Exchange Deposits Surge 160%, Signaling Potential Selling Wave

Altcoin deposits flowing to cryptocurrency exchanges have reached their highest levels since October 2025, with transaction volumes and…

Markets· 1 week ago
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Crypto.com’s AI Agent Platform Lingers in Stealth Mode Nearly Eight Months After Super Bowl Debut

Crypto.com's hyped ai.com AI agent service, promoted through a $15 million Super Bowl ad, continues development months later…

Markets· 1 week ago
Regulation

Illinois Details Digital Asset Tax Rules for Stablecoins and DeFi

Illinois Department of Revenue publishes draft regulations explaining how the state's 0.2% digital asset transaction tax will apply…

Regulation· 1 week ago
Guides

How to Send Money Overseas With XRP (Cheaper Than Your Bank)

How to send money overseas with XRP, step by step: the 3-second transfer, real costs vs banks and…

Guides· 1 week ago
Markets

Crypto ETF Inflows Cool After Record Week, But Momentum Continues

US spot crypto ETF inflows dropped 80% from Friday to Monday, with Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP funds…

Markets· 1 week ago
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Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade Launching on Sepolia in Early October

The Ethereum Foundation announced its next major protocol upgrade, bringing protocol-level block builder separation, enhanced data access tracking,…

Markets· 1 week ago
Learn

Nvidia Launches Comprehensive Platform to Contain Autonomous AI Agents

Nvidia introduced the Open Agent Safety Platform with over 100 industry partners to address rising concerns about AI…

Learn· 1 week ago
Regulation

Coinbase Secures CFTC Approval for Regulated US Derivatives Clearinghouse

Coinbase has received regulatory clearance to operate Coinbase Clearing LLC, enabling the exchange to manage its own derivatives…

Regulation· 1 week ago
Guides

XRP vs HBAR: The Two Bank Chains Compared

XRP vs HBAR compared honestly: consensus, governance, speed, enterprise adoption and the ISO 20022 folklore — two institutional…

Guides· 1 week ago
Regulation

Hong Kong Regulators Deepen Crypto Oversight With Expanded Supervisory Framework

Hong Kong's SFC and AFRC have formalized an expanded partnership to oversee licensed virtual asset service providers, establishing…

Regulation· 1 week ago
Markets

Bitget Rebuilds Services After $388M Security Breach as Stolen Crypto Flows Through THORChain

The exchange implements phased withdrawal restoration following a major security incident, while the attacker exploits decentralized protocols to…

Markets· 1 week ago
Regulation

California Bans Public Officials From Issuing Memecoins, Expands Digital Asset Seizure Powers

Governor Newsom signed legislation preventing state officials from profiting through memecoin issuances while expanding law enforcement's ability to…

Regulation· 1 week ago
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Ethereum’s Hegotá Marks Final Traditional Fork Before Evolution Into Cryptographic World Computer

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum's 2027 Hegotá upgrade could be the last 'normal' fork before the network transitions to…

Markets· 1 week ago
Guides

XRP Futures & Options: How the Big Money Trades It

XRP futures and options explained: CME contracts, perpetuals, funding rates, open interest — how institutions trade XRP and…

Guides· 1 week ago
Regulation

Digital Rights Framework Could Unlock Trillions in New Capital, Saylor Argues

Strategy's executive chairman Michael Saylor has outlined a blueprint for digital assets based on five fundamental rights, positioning…

Regulation· 1 week ago
Markets

Bitcoin ETFs Record Seven-Day Rally, Drawing $3 Billion in Fresh Inflows

Bitcoin ETFs have drawn nearly $3 billion over seven consecutive trading sessions, reversing post-Clarity Act losses and returning…

Markets· 2 weeks ago
Regulation

Kalshi Faces Major Setback as Federal Circuit Courts Split on Prediction Market Regulatory Authority

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against prediction market Kalshi, backing state gambling regulation over federal preemption.…

Regulation· 2 weeks ago
Guides

How to Track Any XRP Wallet: On-Chain Detective Guide

How to track any XRP wallet: read balances, history, trustlines and whale moves on the XRPL — free…

Guides· 2 weeks ago
XRPL in the Wild

The Aid They Couldn’t Skim: What If Disaster Relief Went Straight to the Victims?

A hundred million raised; a bag of rice delivered. The skim isn't a scandal - it's the operating…

XRPL in the Wild· 2 weeks ago
Regulation

CFTC Charges Cash FX in $950 Million Foreign Exchange Ponzi Scheme

Federal regulator alleges multilevel marketing operation promised cryptocurrency-adjacent returns while misappropriating nearly $1 billion from retail investors.

Regulation· 2 weeks ago