Category: crypto

XRP transactions have tripled year-over-year, reaching nearly 3 million daily transactions. Despite this surge in network activity driven by real-world assets, stablecoins, and institutional flows, the price of XRP remains muted, down 39% from the previous year. Analysts are closely monitoring this growth in network usage and its impact on price action.

BlackRock’s Robert Mitchnick stated that Bitcoin and Ethereum are the only cryptocurrencies with significant investor demand. Despite Bitcoin’s price decline, BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF had $26 billion in inflows in 2025. The launch of BlackRock’s ETHB staked ether ETF aims to add yield to ether exposure. Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate investor allocation decisions, with Ethereum…

Binance spot data show oversold altcoins like GTC and OGN rebounding, while coins like QTUM and RUNE are breaking out. However, SCR, THETA, and TRX are bleeding as liquidity exits. Traders should treat rebounding coins as short-term plays and cut losses quickly on losing positions.

In February, Robinhood saw a 9% increase in crypto trading to $25 billion, while equity, options, and event contracts decreased. This indicates that speculative energy has shifted back to cryptocurrencies. Crypto trading through Robinhood and Bitstamp has increased, while other trading volumes have declined, showing a clear trend towards digital assets.

Short-term crypto bets on prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have surged, accounting for over half of their trading volume. Retail traders and HFT firms engage in five-to-fifteen-minute gambling loops, with AI bots generating odds for quick wins. Regulators still label these tools as hedging, but critics warn of drifting into pure gambling.

Token2049 Dubai has been postponed to April 21–22, 2027 due to safety concerns related to regional tensions. The cancellation follows the TON Gateway event in Dubai being called off. Ticket holders can use their passes for the rescheduled event in 2027 or transfer them to the Singapore event. Refund details are still pending clarification.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied Custodia Bank’s appeal against the Federal Reserve regarding access to the U.S. banking system. The decision allows regional Federal Reserve banks to decide on granting “master accounts” for direct access to the central bank’s payment infrastructure. Custodia Bank, focused on digital assets, sought a master…

French Hill, chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, discussed the CLARITY Act as a potential solution to unresolved issues in the GENIUS Act. The legislation aims to provide equal rules for bank and nonbank stablecoin issuers, with bipartisan support in the House. Major banks have expressed concerns about potential competitive advantages for crypto…

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Bitcoin, comparing it to a Ponzi scheme, citing a church acquaintance who lost money in a supposed crypto investment. Johnson questioned the value of Bitcoin, contrasting it with traditional assets. Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, defended the cryptocurrency’s structure and decentralized nature, denying it is a Ponzi…

Three Democratic senators will oversee the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into Binance for possible violations of sanctions related to Iran-linked transactions. The probe comes after reports of over $1 billion in crypto transfers being examined by federal investigators. Binance denies allegations and faces scrutiny for previous violations of U.S. laws.