Category: crypto

Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, supports Ethereum and decentralized finance. She facilitated a meeting between Tom Lee and Francis B. Zhou to discuss Ethereum’s potential. Ark Invest holds significant investments in ETH through BitMine Immersion Technologies and Quantum Solutions. Wood trimmed her bullish forecast for Bitcoin to $1.2 million by 2030.

Bitcoin is currently facing a crucial resistance zone, with its ability to clear $98K–$100K determining whether a final leg higher or a broader downtrend will follow. Analyst Trader Mayne believes a break of this zone could ignite the last major rally of the cycle. Failure to do so may result in a lower high and…

U.S.-based spot XRP exchange-traded funds have seen a surge in net inflows for 13 consecutive days, nearing the $1 billion mark in less than a month. This indicates a growing interest in diversifying beyond established crypto leaders. XRP ETFs are among the fastest-growing crypto-asset vehicles in traditional markets.

N3XT, a new U.S. bank, offers instant, programmable B2B payments in U.S. dollars, operating around the clock. The platform allows for automated payments, immediate access to funds, and is fully regulated as a narrow bank. Led by fintech veterans and backed by top investors, N3XT aims to revolutionize business payments.

21Shares has launched the first leveraged ETF linked to the Sui blockchain project, now trading on the Nasdaq after SEC approval. This expands cryptocurrency-related investment options on U.S. exchanges. The 2x Leveraged SUI ETF aims to provide exposure to the Sui ecosystem for institutional and retail investors through a regulated vehicle.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission authorized spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated U.S. futures exchanges for the first time, providing investors with a safer domestic alternative to offshore platforms. The move aligns digital assets with traditional commodities markets and follows guidance from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. Multiple major exchanges are in…

Decentralized exchange Aster plans to launch its own Layer-1 blockchain, Aster Chain, in the first quarter of 2026. The blockchain will support high-volume trading and include features such as privacy enhancements and on-chain order books. Aster also plans to introduce staking and governance mechanisms for its ASTER token.

Robinhood stock rose despite a cease-and-desist order from Connecticut regulators related to prediction market operations. The state ordered Robinhood to halt contracts and allow residents to withdraw funds. Other platforms like KalshiEX and Crypto.com were also cited for offering contracts without proper licensing. Legal battles are ongoing in multiple states over online prediction markets. Robinhood…

Connecticut has ordered Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com to stop offering unlicensed sports event contracts due to concerns about age verification, security, and consumer protections. The platforms argue against the order, with Kalshi challenging it in federal court, Robinhood citing CFTC oversight, and Crypto.com yet to respond. This move by Connecticut is part of a larger…

Binance is facing a legal dispute after a 2022 incident led to the loss of significant user funds. The Florida appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit claiming Binance failed to freeze and recover stolen Bitcoin. The ruling allows the case to proceed in local courts, potentially impacting similar crypto lawsuits nationwide.