XRP had a rather difficult start to 2026 from a price standpoint, but the underlying XRP Ledger showed notable signs of growth, according to the latest State of XRP report by Messari. The analytics firm outlines a sharp contrast between the weaker market performance and strong network fundamentals, with stablecoin adoption, real-world asset tokenization, and […]
It appears that Bitcoin is no longer just a campaign talking point in DC – it’s becoming a very visible part of political investment portfolios in the circles close to President Donald Trump. Republican lawmakers have shifted their portfolios to reflect assets and companies that are in the president’s favor. GOP Trades Follow Trump’s Crypto […]
The UK has targeted 18 crypto platforms, banks, and financial networks used by the Kremlin-backed “A7” payment network to bypass international economic restrictions. The sanctioned entities are accused of processing more than $90 billion in 2025 to fund Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Crypto Platforms Linked to Illicit Russian Flows A TRM Labs report reveals that […]
South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called CatFi, following allegations that the token was used in a coordinated rugpull scheme after attracting investor funds. The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office confirmed in its Wednesday statement that five individuals are now facing charges in […]
Global stocks have been making new highs recently, but Bitcoin (BTC), the biggest cryptocurrency based on market capitalization, is trading at almost 42% below its lifetime highs. This split has left crypto investors searching for answers, especially since the market has lumped the two asset classes together under the “risk-on” label. Diverging Drivers Between Equities […]
Crypto venture capital activity slowed in Q1 2026 following the exceptionally strong pace recorded in Q4 2025, according to a new report from Galaxy Digital. Venture firms invested roughly $4 billion across 355 crypto and blockchain-focused deals during the quarter, which is a 50% decline in capital invested quarter-over-quarter and a 16% drop in deal […]
Ethereum (ETH) briefly plunged below the $2,000 threshold this week for the first time since March 29. While the price has since stabilized and is currently trading near $2,002, it still remains almost 60% below August’s high of nearly $5,000. But data suggest that ETH’s largest whales are accumulating again ETH Whales Tighten Grip on […]
US prosecutors have charged Google software engineer Michele Spagnuolo, also known online as ‘AlphaRaccoon,’ with allegedly using confidential internal Google search data to profit roughly $1.2 million through bets placed on prediction market platform Polymarket. According to a criminal complaint unsealed in the Southern District of New York, Spagnuolo allegedly accessed nonpublic ‘Year in Search […]
Through HIP-3, Hyperliquid enables independent builders to construct markets that tap into the exchange’s existing architecture and liquidity. This has made it possible for venues to build tokenized stocks and even “pre-markets” for stocks that have yet to conduct an initial public offering. Ventuals is one such exchange that allows users to trade pre-markets for […]
Dell Technologies has undoubtedly become one of the latest major winners of the artificial intelligence boom, with investors piling into the stock following a blowout earnings report. The rally has also drawn close political attention after comments from President Donald Trump praising the company earlier in May. AI Server Demand Drives Record Results Dell Technologies […]