Category: crypto

XRP fell 3% in 24 hours, losing its fourth-place spot to BNB despite increasing demand for spot ETFs. Open interest rose but remains below previous highs, with XRP ETFs seeing consistent inflows. Technical indicators show a fragile uptrend with XRP trading above the 50-day EMA but facing resistance.

The SEC has closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without taking enforcement action, ending a probe that began in 2023. The foundation was informed that no charges or corrective measures would be pursued. ZEC rose after the announcement, reflecting investor relief from regulatory uncertainty. This decision aligns with the SEC’s softer regulatory stance on…

Figure Technologies has launched the OPEN network, a blockchain-native platform that allows companies to issue and trade public equity directly on-chain. OPEN equities can be traded on Figure’s ATS with continuous trading, used in DeFi lending without prime brokers, and exchanged with Nasdaq-listed stock. The network aims to reduce costs and improve access for investors.

Oobit now supports Phantom wallet in the Solana ecosystem, allowing users to spend Solana-based assets at over 80 million Visa-accepting merchants worldwide. Transactions are contactless and settled directly from the user’s wallet without intermediaries. Oobit converts assets to fiat currency at checkout, connecting Solana assets to Visa’s payment infrastructure.

Bitcoin treasury companies have grown in popularity among public-market investors seeking exposure to digital assets, with most concentrated in North America and Europe. OranjeBTC is the largest Bitcoin treasury in Latin America, holding 3,722 Bitcoin. The company focuses on long-term accumulation, market access, and addressing regional demand for Bitcoin amid economic uncertainty.

Bitwise has entered the Swedish market by listing seven physically backed crypto exchange-traded products on Nasdaq Stockholm, offering regulated access to digital assets for local investors. The products include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and diversified assets, strengthening Nasdaq Stockholm’s position as a key European market for crypto investment products.

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report for 2026 highlights geoeconomic confrontation and great-power competition as the top near-term threats, with AI disruption increasing as a structural risk. The report warns of escalating interstate tensions and the impact of AI advances on jobs, inequality, and geopolitical stability. Leaders will discuss these issues at Davos.

Bitcoin reached a 50-day high above $95,000 due to stable U.S. inflation, decreasing ETF outflows, and growing U.S.-Iran tensions. This highlights Bitcoin’s role as both a macro asset and a geopolitical hedge. Other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP also rose, with the $100,000 level being closely watched for market trends.

Aave’s DAO-Labs governance dispute caused a $500M loss in AAVE value, but top holders accumulated tokens. Despite the decline, deposits, revenues, and sentiment are recovering. The dispute centered around revenue sharing and brand control, with tensions escalating to a failed vote for brand transfer to the DAO. Despite the selloff, Aave’s fundamentals remain strong.

XRP is currently trapped between strong resistance and support levels, with the next move depending on whether bulls can break out or bears cause a breakdown. The cryptocurrency has faced rejection at resistance, leading to consolidation, and the next direction will be determined by how it handles these key levels in the near future.