This week’s top stories: Rakuten has launched XRP spot trading; CLARITY Act gets finalized; SHIB sees strongest monthly return in April.

Lawmakers have reportedly struck an important agreement on the way toward finalizing new cryptocurrency legislation.

Bitcoin managed to rebound swiftly from the February low at $60,000, posting gains for two consecutive months. This prompted some analysts to speculate that the cycle’s low is already in and that BTC won’t go below $60,000. Others were even more optimistic, suggesting that the real bull market might be close to commencing, while Ali […]

XRP price started a decent increase above $1.3850. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.420 zone. XRP price started a steady increase above the $1.40 zone. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with […]

Bitcoin canceled out the week’s earlier losses to tease the highest BTC price weekly candle close since the end of January near $79,000.

Strategy paused bitcoin purchases, shifting market focus to its 818,334 BTC exposure. Michael Saylor confirmed the halt after the company’s latest disclosed buy, leaving traders watching his orange-dot posts for the next signal. Key Takeaways: Strategy paused bitcoin purchases after its latest disclosed $255 million BTC acquisition. Investors shifted focus toward MSTR’s leverage, reserves, volatility, […]

For years, the tokenization of assets seemed like a utopia, acting as a futuristic promise within the blockchain ecosystem. However, recent events in the global financial market confirm that this technology has already passed the experimental phase. What were previously proofs of concept are now operational infrastructures, with institutional capital and RWA assets coexisting in […]

Orca is one of Solana’s most established decentralized exchanges, known for blending speed with a streamlined trading experience. It has grown into a central hub for token swaps, liquidity activity, and ecosystem participation. As Solana’s DeFi landscape expands, Orca continues to stand out through its design, tools, and community‑driven development. What is Orca? A User‑First […]

The cryptocurrency market had another attention-grabbing shock and bust over the weekend, as the LAB token soared by around 500% in two days for a bump of nearly $260 million to its market cap. This final drive triggered a cascade of liquidations as short sellers reportedly lost around $26.6 million in the process of rally […]

While the pressure on some assets is easing, XRP, HYPE and ETH might enter an extended downtrend.

N. Korea denied allegations that it was behind recent international cryptocurrency hacking and cybercrime cases, calling the claims "false …

A monthly chart of Dogecoin shows a brutal pattern of repeated rejections and cascading drops that looks grim at first glance.  Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade laid out a decade-long structure in which the Dogecoin price has been hammered at critical resistance three separate times, triggering a massive plunge on each occasion. The 2026 rejection is […]

April ended with bitcoin (BTC) posting a 12% increase – the biggest such gain in a year. Although the asset had corrected slightly to $75,000 by the last day of the month, market participants wondered whether the rally was structural or speculative. To that end, the market research firm CryptoQuant has offered insights into what […]

Michael Saylor signaled a “pause” on BTC buying ahead of Tuesday’s earnings report, with Wall Street expecting a loss for Q1.

Bitcoin is consolidating below a critical resistance zone on May 3, 2026, as mixed short-term signals meet strong underlying trend support. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $78K on May 3, 2026, as market data shows consolidation below $80K resistance. TradingView indicators show 62 RSI and mixed signals, signaling indecision across crypto markets. Bitcoin tests $80K zone; […]

Shiba Inu has regained strength in its network activity after multiple days of staying flat, showing a notable 812% increase in its burn activity.

The cryptocurrency news from the Senate Banking Committee shows that the stablecoin yield dispute that stalled the bill for months has reached a …

TL;DR Performance Focus: The project targets high‑speed on‑chain trading with isolated execution, parallel processing, and instant confirmations to support institutional‑level activity. Market Outlook: Forecasts from 2026 to 2032 show mixed movement, with periods of consolidation, steady growth, and wide trading ranges shaped by shifting market conditions. Long‑Term Potential: Models highlight rising participation, stronger fundamentals, and […]

The Bitcoin price enjoyed a modest recovery on Friday, the start of May. Alongside its technically bullish structure, this auspicious beginning tells a story about Bitcoin’s chances of performing impressively in the coming weeks. Yet, the flagship cryptocurrency still faces a broader threat of a potential downturn. According to data from a recent on-chain evaluation, […]

Malicious actors with code execution capability may gain root access on Linux systems using as few as 10 lines of Python, according to a researcher.

The leading stablecoin issuer has released its attestation report for the first quarter of 2026, revealing a net profit of more than $1 billion. The company was able to generate such profit despite broader volatility and unstable market conditions. This development comes as stablecoins evolve into major dollar infrastructure globally, especially in markets with limited […]

Gareth Soloway, chief market strategist and president of Verified Investing, told David Lin of The David Lin Report (TDLR) that bitcoin is forming a bear flag that could send prices down roughly 38% to $50,000, while the S&P 500 is flashing the same signals seen at the peak of the dot-com boom. Key Takeaways: Gareth […]

A firm consensus is emerging among developers and crypto advocates to leave Satoshi Nakamoto’s original Bitcoin stash completely untouched.

Hyperliquid is the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) for perpetual futures contracts, also known as perps, which are crypto-financial derivatives …

Despite being the best-performing month in the past 12 months, it still came in slightly below its historical average, according to CoinGlass data.

After weeks of renewed optimism, many in the Bitcoin market now believe the tide could finally be turning. While the premier cryptocurrency’s price action has been steadily turning around since the start of April, the current on-chain structure suggests expectations might be overestimated. According to an on-chain analyst, BTC’s recovery process is unlikely to occur […]

The cryptocurrency market is going through a moment that challenges historical logic. For over a decade, Bitcoin moved in relatively predictable cycles tied to halvings, with phases of accumulation, expansion, and correction lasting roughly four years. However, in 2026, that pattern appears to be breaking down. What was once expected toward the end of the […]

Bitcoin is trading at $78.3k as the first weekend of May opens. It has done something it has not managed since the cycle peak, which is closing above the 100-day MA and breaking out of a long-term descending channel that contained the entire bearish trend. The move comes alongside strong daily RSI readings, a successful […]

Stablecoins could face disrupted distribution under proposed OCC rules that broaden yield restrictions beyond issuers. Consensys warned the framework may impact related third parties, DeFi access, and multi-brand issuance under the GENIUS Act. Key Takeaways: Stablecoins face disruption as OCC rules may expand yield limits to third-party partners. Consensys argues proposal misclassifies DeFi activity and […]

The efforts of the SEC and CFTC chairmen indicate that the crypto industry will not suffer without the CLARITY Act, according to crypto executive Chris Perkins.

Bitcoin meets Cardano, Charles Hoskinson outlines key benefits for ADA.

While cryptocurrency is a problem for Robinhood right now, this is … The first-quarter earnings report for Robinhood Markets(NASDAQ: HOOD) illustrates …