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4 min read by Eddy S. The year 2025 begins on a contrasting note for the crypto industry. While DeFi protocols are suffering from a marked drop in their total value locked (TVL), decentralized applications, particularly those focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and social networks, are showing solid growth. What are the…
Coinbase Institutional files for XRP futures trading with CFTC Coinbase Institutional has filed with the U.S. Commodity Future Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch XRP futures. The filing was made by its subsidiary, Coinbase Derivatives. The company plans to start trading XRPfutures contracts on April 21, 2025. These contracts are designed to give investors, both institutional…
Pi price drops 14% in 24 hours, hitting new all time low at $0.5376 amid high volatility and broader market pressure. Technical indicators show bearish momentum, with key resistance at $0.7494 and possible rebound toward $0.8312 if broken. The price of Pi (PI) has fallen sharply to a new all-time low of $0.5376437, dropping 14.13%…
The long-awaited US Job data showed that the nonfarm payroll increased by 228,000 in March, up from 151,000 in the prior month. On the other hand, the US unemployment rate comes in at 4.2%, up from 4.1% recorded in the prior month. This job data has dampened market confidence, hinting towards a potential hawkish stance…
Solana has experienced its largest single-day token unlock, with more than $200 million worth of SOL entering circulation as investor interest in the network weakens. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, over 1.3 million SOL tokens were released from staking on April 4. The firm reported that this is the biggest single unlock of…
Ripple (XRP) has lately been the most trending token of the cryptocurrency market. The fact that the token has fought multiple legal barriers to reach the top of the cryptocurrency market radar speaks volumes about the token’s resistance on a macro level. While XRP has breached the $2 mark, investors cannot help but wonder what’s…
On April 4, 2025, China responded to the latest US tariff imposition by imposing an additional 34% tariff on all goods imported from the US. This escalates the already tense trade war between the two largest economies in the world. Bitcoin dropped 3% within hours of the announcement, briefly falling below $82,000. This latest development…
While the markets have reacted poorly to the Trump Administration’s enactment of a new series of tariffs, some analysts have considered the idea of all of this being part of a master plan to secure bitcoin at lower prices for the strategic bitcoin reserve. Analyst Examines Trump’s Tariffs as Part of a Bitcoin Master Plan…
XRP price stabilized above $2 this week, holding its key support despite a wider crypto market slump and weakening on-chain signals. Analysts now point to a bullish triangle pattern, suggesting a 73% upside if confirmed. The XRP/USD pair hovered near $2.06 on Apr. 4, up 0.6% intraday, per TradingView. The move follows a brief dip…
Grayscale has taken a big step towards mainstream adoption of Solana (SOL) by filing an S-1 application for a Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This move could make Solana more accessible to both retail and institutional investors, providing a regulated way to invest in the cryptocurrency. As Solana continues to gain traction in the blockchain space,…
According to latest reports, Illinois is dropping its lawsuit against Coinbase for its staking program being an unregistered security. This makes Illinois the 4th state to do so, following Vermont, South Carolina and Kentucky. This is a wider trend of states rethinking their approach to crypto services in the US. Background: The Genesis of the…
– Advertisement – Cardano Foundation launched Veridian, an open-source decentralized identity platform and wallet allowing users to self-manage digital credentials securely. The platform leverages blockchain technology, post-quantum encryption, and global standards like KERI and ACDC for scalable, privacy-preserving identity verification. The Cardano Foundation has officially launched Veridian, an open-source decentralized identity platform and mobile wallet…
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First Digital has redeemed almost $26 million in stablecoin withdrawals after its FDUSD token briefly lost its US dollar peg following allegations of insolvency by Tron founder Justin Sun. First Digital USD (FDUSD) depegged on April 2, briefly falling as low as $0.87 after Sun claimed that First Digital was insolvent. On April 4, Sun…
The crypto market is up and down on Friday as it attempts to adjust to yesterday’s crazy stock market plunge. Everything is about tariffs, and it may be several days, or even weeks, before the dust begins to settle. Here is how some of the top altcoins are faring in this very unsettled environment. $ETH…
Key Points: Michelle Bowman to replace Michael Barr as Vice Chair for Supervision. Republicans to question Federal Reserve’s stance on digital assets. Crypto industry anticipates Bowman’s potential lighter regulatory approach. Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman faces a nomination hearing on Thursday, potentially impacting crypto regulation. Bowman’s approach could reshape regulation impacting institutions using digital assets,…
Coinbase’s XRP futures, launching on April 21, 2025, signal increased institutional interest due to favorable regulatory changes in the U.S. XRP futures on Coinbase will offer capital-efficient, cash-settled contracts, bringing regulated exposure to the cryptocurrency market. As XRP faces a bearish outlook, regulatory shifts and Coinbase’s new futures market may spur institutional confidence and growth…
In a turbulent turn for financial markets, the VIX index, which gauges short-term volatility expectations, has surged to 39, reflecting a significant decline in risk appetite among market participants. This surge represents one of the highest levels recorded since October 2020, driven largely by new tariffs that China imposed on the U.S., creating ripples across…
Paul Atkins’ nomination advanced after a 13-11 Senate Banking Committee vote. Atkins links FTX’s failure to clarify U.S. crypto regulations. The Senate will soon vote on final confirmation for the SEC Chair role. Paul Atkins took a major effort toward becoming the next Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Senate Banking Committee…
Coinbase Institutional has filed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to introduce futures contracts for Ripple’s XRP token. This initiative aims to provide both institutional and retail investors with a regulated and capital-efficient means to gain exposure to one of the most liquid digital assets. These futures contracts, expected to go live on…