Category: crypto

HYPE has surged over 65% to $33.8, boosting Hyperliquid’s value above $10 billion. Silver Perps and HIP‑3 fee burns are driving growth, but high leverage and whale long positions pose reversal risks. Whales are accumulating HYPE, with RSI overbought. The market faces resistance at $35 and $48–$50.

Ledger has expanded Tezos support with the integration of Etherlink, allowing users to custody, transfer, swap, and access DeFi with XTZ tokens. The integration includes Ledger signer support, native Tezos staking, and access to Etherlink DeFi protocols. This move reflects the growing demand for secure self-custody solutions in blockchain ecosystems.

Fidelity Investments is launching its first stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), catering to both retail and institutional investors. FIDD aims to offer stability in the volatile cryptocurrency market by combining blockchain technology with the security of fiat currency. With regulatory clarity and Fidelity’s reputation, FIDD aims to make a mark in the evolving financial…

Crypto hacking group ShinyHunters leaked over 10 million user records from Match Group’s dating apps. The stolen data, including sensitive information like IDs and IP addresses, was obtained through AppsFlyer. ShinyHunters are known for extorting companies, such as AT&T and Waltio, for crypto ransoms. The data could be used for phishing scams.

Top Wall Street firms met with the SEC to discuss concerns about the regulator’s new approach to digital assets, highlighting tensions between traditional finance and the crypto sector. The meeting focused on potential exemptions for tokenized securities and DeFi projects, with firms warning that regulatory relief based on technology labels could undermine investor protection. SEC…

The XRP Ledger community is debating whether regulatory changes or infrastructure developments within Ripple’s systems will primarily drive the cryptocurrency’s utility. Challenges with compliance for regulated institutions using public decentralized exchanges are being addressed with permissioned domains and privacy features in Ripple Prime. Activation of the Permissioned Domains amendment is expected on Feb. 4, 2026.…

Coinbase has launched prediction markets nationwide in the U.S. through a partnership with Kalshi, allowing users to trade event-based outcomes within its app. This move reflects the increasing demand for regulated prediction markets tied to real-world events. The integration offers users access to various events and is part of Coinbase’s broader goal to become a…

Optimism’s governance approved a new buyback program to allocate 50% of Superchain sequencer revenue towards OP token buybacks over a one-year pilot. This plan aims to link OP’s value to network usage and revenue generated across the Superchain networks. The repurchased tokens will be held in the Optimism treasury, with future use decided by governance.

Pump.fun’s $3 million Build in Public hackathon has appointed advisors from top crypto firms to support founders in launching and growing projects transparently. The hackathon is open to founders at any stage, with funding decisions based on market activity. Advisors will provide feedback and visibility, not judging applications.

Strive, founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, added 333 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, becoming the 10th largest holder of the cryptocurrency. They also retired 92% of debt from acquiring Semler Scientific. The company’s total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 13,131.82 BTC, with a value of over $1.17 billion.