Around 26,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, May 9, and they have a notional value of roughly $2.57 billion. This week’s event is virtually identical to last week’s expiry event, as derivatives crypto trading has remained muted. This may change now, though, as spot markets are ripping higher. Bitcoin Options Expiry This week’s […]
TL;DR After a prolonged time spent in a relatively tight trading range, XRP soared above a key resistance, which can take it higher to $2.6, according to a popular crypto analyst. The latest price surge came amid the market-wide surge, but also after the US SEC filed to settle the lawsuit against Ripple Labs. XRP […]
The Ethereum Foundation has allocated $32.65 million in grants through its Ecosystem Support Program (EFESP) during the first quarter of 2025. In a May 8 update, the foundation broke down the allocations by category, type, and recipient, but it did not provide information on how much each beneficiary received. Project Details According to the post, […]
TL;DR Although most of the cryptocurrency market is well in the green today amid positive news on the US-China Trade War front, PI has emerged as one of the top performers. Perhaps the most notable reason behind this surge is a big teaser published by the Core Team on X. It’s safe to say that […]
The broader cryptocurrency market has charted a notable increase over the past hours following an announcement from the US president about a “major trade deal” expected to be announced tomorrow. BTC, ETH, XRP, Altcoins Gain As CryptoPotato reported, Bitcoin’s price is seemingly aimed for the important technical and psychological resistance level at $100,000. The broader cryptocurrency market […]
Crypto.com is growing its U.S. presence with a new regional office in Washington, D.C. This development comes as 21Shares has introduced a new Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) that gives investors regulated access to Crypto.com-supported blockchain Cronos. Return to the American Market According to a May 7 press release shared with CryptoPotato, the new office will be […]
Bitcoin’s price seems to be on the verge of hitting the coveted $100K level ahead of this weekend’s meeting between representatives of the United States and China. BTC Eyes $100K At the time of this writing, BTC’s price is trading above $99,000, currently sitting in an area of considerable resistance, as seen in the chart […]
New Hampshire has become the first US state to allow its treasury to invest in crypto assets after Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 302 into law on May 6. “New Hampshire is once again first in the Nation,” she said on X before adding, “Just signed a new law allowing our state to invest […]
TL;DR Ripple’s cross-border token notched an impressive 30% surge from the crash this time last month, but an important technical indicator suggests that there might be a correction on its way. For now, XRP remains within a tight range between a key resistance and a critical support line. Recall the developments that took place a […]
Major industry figures, such as Chris Dixon and Brian Armstrong, have publicly backed the bipartisan Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. This endorsement comes ahead of a key Senate vote scheduled for this Thursday. Industry Support Introduced in February 2025 by Senator Bill Hagerty, the GENIUS Act is co-sponsored by Senate […]