Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared why he sees XRP as unique, pointing to its speed, low cost, scalability, and long-running community support. He cited three-to-five-second settlement, fractions-of-a-penny transaction costs, and more than 4 billion completed transactions. XRP’s Role in Payments Expands as Ripple Cites Network Strength Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse positioned XRP as a distinct […]

A sudden Bitcoin plunge below $77,000 has wiped out over $660 million in leveraged positions, catching overwhelmingly bullish traders completely off guard.

Kraken’s US public listing may now slip into 2027, just over a month after the cryptocurrency exchange’s co-CEO Arjun Sethi publicly reaffirmed that its confidential filing remained on track. Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter, that the Payward-operated exchange is now eyeing a 2027 debut. The same person said Kraken […]

Cryptocurrency trading slowdown weighs heavily on Upbit operator's earnings · kimsungjin · Published 2026.05.18 08:18 · Reply 0.

Kraken has cut 150 staff due to the rising use of AI, adding to more than 5,000 layoffs across the crypto sector so far this year, Bloomberg reports.

Sell in May and go away is a popular saying in the financial markets, and renowned analyst Merlijn The Trader outlined a historical pattern that could be even more painful for BTC now. His targets are quite worrying, with the worst-case scenario predicting a massive plunge to $33,000. Another 60% Decline Soon? Following bitcoin’s rejection […]

Crypto analyst Will Taylor, founder of CryptoinsightUK, says XRP may be approaching a defining market setup as US regulatory clarity, Ripple’s infrastructure buildout and broader macro liquidity pressures converge. In the Week 195 edition of The Weekly Insight, Taylor argued that the market may be underestimating the significance of recent progress around the Clarity Act, […]

SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are developing crypto investment trusts for retail distribution in Japan. Nikkei-sourced reporting said 11 of 18 major brokerages would consider similar products once rules are finalised. Japan’s FSA is working toward a framework that could allow crypto investment trusts and ETFs by 2028. Japan’s largest online brokerages are preparing crypto […]

A delivery-worker ruse escalated into a violent cryptocurrency robbery case involving firearms, restraints, and an alleged gunpoint transfer of approximately $6.5 million from a victim’s accounts. Delivery Disguises and Gunpoint Crypto Transfers Detailed A federal grand jury indicted Elijah Armstrong, Nino Chindavanh, and Jayden Rucker on robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy charges tied to a violent […]

The cryptocurrency market is entering one of those moments that tends to define entire cycles. Between regulatory momentum in Washington, resurging inflationary pressures, and an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment, Bitcoin is facing a decisive test that could determine whether the bull market still has room to run or whether the industry is entering a much […]

X product chief Nikita Bier explained why top accounts lose reach, blaming a pivot to crypto scam promos rather than errors in X’s new AI algorithm.

Extremely rich cryptocurrency investors are increasingly pumping anonymous "privacy tokens" as Bitcoin falls out of favor.

Intesa Sanpaolo grew its crypto holdings from $100 million to $235 million in Q1 2026, making first-time moves into Ethereum and XRP while nearly exiting Solana entirely.

A few days ago, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) made some progress in the Senate. The bill has advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee despite strong opposition from some lawmakers and bankers. Following Senate Banking Committee approval, multiple executives are discussing what the move means for the crypto industry. They have […]

Bitcoin’s latest on-chain picture is beginning to look less like panic and more like patience. Data from CryptoQuant, highlighted by crypto analyst Darkfost, shows that long-term holder supply has climbed back to 15.26 million BTC, returning to a level last seen in August 2025.  The move comes at a sensitive point for Bitcoin, with the […]

Owe Martin Andresen, a German national, faces money laundering charges after using a cryptocurrency-based payment processor to purchase gold bars and sending them to his home address. Adresen was the alleged admin of “Dream Market,” a darknet market that shut down in 2019. Alleged ‘Dream Market’ Admin Charged For Money Laundering After Buying Gold With […]

While macro pain and Iran war uncertainty drag Bitcoin below $79K, fixed-income market outflows could trigger a medium-term Bitcoin rebound.

Hoskinson attacks Bitcoin’s anonymity as Zcash gains favor, XRP inflows hit new 2026 highs, and Strategy drops $1.2 billion on BTC.

In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market witnessed liquidations totaling $85.34 million, according to ChainCatcher.

TL;DR Decentralized finance is gaining traction across Latin America as users search for alternatives to inflation, currency depreciation, and limited banking access. Local fintech firms are simplifying DeFi tools through stablecoins, fiat ramps, and user-friendly apps that lower technical barriers. At the same time, lending protocols and yield products are giving people access to dollar […]

The cryptocurrency market is once again going through one of its most frustrating phases for retail investors. Despite a wave of positive regulatory developments in Washington and historic changes within the United States financial structure, major digital assets have responded with apathy. For the XRP community, which has spent years waiting for a definitive catalyst, […]

Recent on-chain data indicate the Binance exchange has registered a high volatility in stablecoin inflows in recent days. This observation can be linked to the general market’s choppiness during this period, driven by Bitcoin’s price movements. Pseudonymous reknown analyst Darkfost has shared some insights on this erratic flow in stablecoin flows and its potential implications. […]

A new study by CoinGecko found that buying Bitcoin on US holidays has historically delivered much stronger short-term returns compared to regular trading days. The analysis examined Bitcoin’s forward returns across different calendar days between May 1, 2013, and May 8, 2026, focusing on single-day gains after purchase. BTC’s Strongest Next-Day Rallies According to the […]

Ironwallet CEO Ermo Eero warns that unilateral U.S. law cannot substitute for mutual international treaties. He notes that the crypto industry must build genuine institutional trust by policing bad actors from within rather than fighting external oversight. A Pivot for Domestic Capital The U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s recent advancement of the CLARITY Act marks a […]

Japan’s biggest brokerages are racing to bring crypto investment trusts to retail investors, as regulators move to formally allow crypto-holding funds by 2028.

Bitcoin dev Jameson Lopp details a sneaky Google form phishing trick targeting crypto holders.

Every new cryptocurrency entering the market right now benefits from that regulatory progress without carrying the weight of a $1.5 trillion market …

On-chain data is pointing to another interesting accumulation move by Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion Technologies, with a whale tracker flagging a $197.64 million Ethereum purchase routed through four newly created wallets. The latest Ethereum buy has come during a period of weakness, which has seen the Ethereum price losing $2,300, and $2,100 is now in […]

For years, privacy coins have existed in a strange limbo, too controversial for regulators, too misunderstood by institutions, and too easily dismissed as relics of a bygone crypto era. That narrative just cracked. Grayscale’s move to convert its long‑standing trust into a spot Zcash ETF is more than a product filing; it’s the clearest signal […]

Michael Saylor is again tempting traders with talk of buying Bitcoin, reinforcing a behaviour pattern observed by increasing numbers of confidence. His most recent post, “₿ig Dot Energy,” posted via Saylor’s posting on X, comes amid Bitcoin trading in a critical fundamental and psychological level, at the point when investor psychology seems to be changing […]

After dumping to $60,000 during the early February crash, bitcoin rebounded swiftly and jumped to almost $83,000 a week ago, posting a massive 38% increase. This caused many analysts to speculate whether the bear market had ended. However, the price action in the past few days has been contradictory, and BTC slipped to a two-week […]

According to local media, the use of cryptocurrency for illicit purposes has skyrocketed in Brazil, with criminal groups leveraging it for money laundering purposes. The number reached 71 million reais (nearly $14 million) of 505 billion reais ($100 billion) that circulated in Brazil in 2025. Brazil Registers Large Rise In Illegal Cryptocurrency Seizures Brazil, one […]