Category: crypto

XRP has decreased by about 0.5% in 24 hours as 200 million tokens have been withdrawn from Binance over ten days. This has led to a decrease in the exchange supply ratio and an increase in self-custody. The trend towards private storage may impact price momentum in the future.

The SEC has reduced the capital “haircut” on payment stablecoins for broker-dealers from 100% to 2%, making $100 of stablecoins count as $98 towards net capital. This move aligns compliant stablecoins with money market funds, improving settlement economics. The decision is seen as a market-friendly move that could impact upcoming crypto legislation debates.

Base, supported by Coinbase, is moving away from the Optimism OP Stack to launch a unified technology stack. This change allows for more control over upgrades, with plans to increase hard fork cadence and streamline development. Market reaction was negative, with the OP token dropping nearly 20%. Base aims to enhance decentralization and security in…

In 2026, the Ethereum Foundation focuses on core upgrades to shape the network’s technical direction. Previous upgrades in 2025 improved smart contract functionality and validator performance. The 2026 priorities include scalability, security, user experience, account abstraction, and cross-chain tooling. However, Ethereum’s price trend shows potential downside risks.

Hyperliquid has launched the Hyperliquid Policy Center in Washington to advocate for clearer regulations for decentralized finance. The center will focus on perpetual derivatives and blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Jake Chervinsky, a crypto policy veteran, will lead the organization. The Hyper Foundation has pledged 1 million Hyperliquid tokens to fund the launch. Other industry players are…

Aptos Foundation plans to revamp its tokenomic and governance structure by introducing a hard cap on total supply, reducing staking rewards, and increasing gas fees. The goal is to transition to a sustainable economic model driven by usage rather than subsidies. Other proposed changes include a buyback program and performance-based grants.

Robinhood’s blockchain initiative, Robinhood Chain, processed over 4 million transactions in its first week, focusing on tokenized real-world assets and on-chain finance. While some praised the milestone, others questioned the significance of testnet figures. The push comes as Robinhood reported $1.28 billion in Q4 revenue, with a decline in crypto revenue.

Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case reveal emails discussing cryptocurrency policy with Gary Gensler, XRP/XLM investments, CBDC funding, and stablecoin connections. Epstein sought crypto talks with Gensler and invested in Coinbase, XRP, XLM, and Circle. He also funded MIT-linked CBDC pilots and private crypto ventures, highlighting his ties to early cryptocurrency circles.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticized Wall Street for underestimating the crypto exchange, citing a growing market share and revenue. Some users on social media questioned his stock sales and product strategies. Armstrong defended Coinbase’s position in the crypto sector, highlighting significant growth metrics and institutional engagement. He believes the company is undervalued by traditional analysts…

Bitmine purchased 45,759 ETH for $91m near $2k, significantly below the 2025 peak. Total ETH holdings now 4.37m, with 3.04m staked. Bitmine sees Ethereum’s utility justifying higher valuation. Staking operations generate income. Ethereum network sees growth in asset tokenization. Bitmine’s stock price fell despite acquisition. ETH trades in descending channel with liquidity-driven volatility.