The Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), which is the main watchdog for cryptocurrency-related businesses in Dubai, has issued a formal cease and desist order to KuCoin and MEXC. The regulator argued that it had come to its attention that the popular trading platforms “may be providing Virtual Asset activities to Dubai residents without the necessary […]
Vitalik Buterin has outlined his perspective on how artificial intelligence (AI) could redefine the next generation of Web3 wallets. He also proposed a model where humans remain directly involved in approving high-value transactions. AI Will Shape Newer Crypto Wallets The Ethereum co-founder shared his views on the decentralized social media platform Farcaster, noting that it […]
Around 31,700 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Mar. 6, with a notional value of roughly $2.2 billion. This event is much smaller than last week’s, so there is unlikely to be any impact on spot markets. Crypto markets have seen a little daylight this week, with around $150 billion added to total market […]
Ethereum (ETH) trading activity on Binance has jumped dramatically, with around 29.6 million ETH changing hands on the exchange over the past 30 days, the highest turnover recorded since September 2025. The spike suggests traders are cycling the same supply through the market at a faster pace as volatility returns and derivatives positioning shifts. Binance […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has inched closer to creating guardrails to ascertain how cryptocurrencies are regulated. In a recent commission-level guidance submitted to the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), the SEC outlined how securities laws can be applied to crypto. If followed, the new guidelines could affect […]
XRP funding rates on Binance turned negative this week, hitting levels that have historically preceded short-term price rebounds. The setup suggests crowded short positioning may have created conditions for a corrective rally, though analysts caution this does not guarantee a lasting trend reversal without a broader market catalyst. Derivatives Data Flashes Contrarian Signal Data from […]
XRP is attempting to push above the 200 EMA and the $1.55 level, a move that market analyst EGRAG CRYPTO says would signal short-term strength if confirmed with a weekly close. Despite the attempted rally, the token remains trapped inside a descending channel that has defined its price action for months, leaving the broader trend […]
According to Matt Hougan of Bitwise Asset Management, the U.S. strike on Iran highlighted the growing importance of cryptocurrency and on-chain markets. With traditional financial systems largely closed, these platforms took a primary role in global price discovery. President Donald Trump announced the strikes early Saturday, February 28, 2026, when U.S., European, and Asian markets […]
Vitalik Buterin has proposed positioning Ethereum as part of a larger “sanctuary technologies” ecosystem. He described these as free and open-source tools that allow people to live, work, communicate, and collaborate in ways that are resilient to outside pressures. Buterin’s Vision The Ethereum co-founder outlined in a social media post that the goal is to […]
Bitcoin’s 50% decline from all-time highs in just four months comes at a time when global liquidity has increased, which counters the common premise that the price follows liquidity. “The divergence is striking, and it demands explanation,” said Chris Tipper, chief economist and strategist at the Ainslie Group. Global liquidity has climbed around $5 trillion since […]