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XRP Jumps As Japan’s Rakuten Pay Integration Boosts Real-World Use

Japan’s biggest loyalty program may have just become one of crypto’s most unexpected entry points. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Hit $85K Before April Ends, Analyst Says A Rewards System Worth $23 Billion Opens Up Rakuten is sitting on more than 3 trillion loyalty points — valued at roughly $23 billion — and users can now convert those points into XRP. That single detail changes the nature of this integration. It is not just another tech company adding a crypto option. It is an existing, widely used rewards system being turned into a direct path into digital currency, no....

Bitcoin Price Builds Strength, $75K Break Could Trigger Surge

Bitcoin price started a fresh increase and cleared the $74,650 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains above the $75,500 level. Bitcoin managed to stay above $73,500 and started a fresh increase. The price is trading above $74,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $74,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend gains if it stays above the $73,650 and $73,300 levels. Bitcoin Price Eyes Upside Break Bitcoin price found support near $73,200 and started a fresh....

Dogecoin Just Failed At A Key Level, Now $0.088 Is In Focus

Dogecoin’s latest attempt to break higher has turned into a rejection at a technically important level, putting the memecoin back on watch for a retest of lower support. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez, posting to X under the handle @alicharts, said DOGE’s failed move above descending triangle resistance on the 12-hour chart shifts attention back to $0.088. Dogecoin Bulls Lose Momentum After Failed Breakout Martinez framed the move as a false breakout rather than the start of a trend reversal. In his latest post, he wrote: “DOGE had a clear fakeout yesterday as it attempted to break out of a....

Massive XRP Adoption Trend Paints The Most Bullish Picture Yet

Most investors tracking XRP are watching the wrong screen. XRP’s price action has struggled to show the scale of what has been building around Ripple, RLUSD, and the XRP Ledger. The price action is full of red monthly candles while a much broader institutional foundation is being assembled underneath it. That disconnect is what enthusiast […]

XRP Volatility Just Hit A Multi-Year Low – Analysts Explain Something Is Abou...

XRP is holding just above $1.40 as the broader market searches for direction, with buyers and sellers locked in a standoff that has produced little more than sideways price action in recent sessions. The price is not breaking down — but it is not breaking out either. And according to an Arab Chain report, the numbers behind that stillness are telling a story of their own. Related Reading: XRP Whale Flows Hit 2021 Levels: Is History Repeating? The 30-day Realized Volatility Index for XRP on Binance has dropped to approximately 0.42 — its lowest reading since 2024. In practical terms, the....

Crypto PAC Linked To Tether Secures $11M From Financial Institutions

A marketing firm co-founded by former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines received $3 million from a political action committee run by associates of stablecoin giant Tether — money that flowed from the same PAC now disclosing millions in donations from two major financial institutions. Related Reading: Crypto Breakthrough: Pakistan Ends Banking Ban For Licensed […]

Crypto Analyst Says It’s Time To Swap Bitcoin For XRP, Here’s Why

A crypto analyst has sparked fresh debate after warning investors to consider swapping their Bitcoin (BTC) for XRP. He argues that the shifting global reserve standards could reshape which digital assets gain institutional favor, potentially positioning XRP as a stronger candidate for long-term adoption. The analyst’s comments align with the central bank’s strict reserve policies, highlighting Bitcoin’s limitations. Crypto Analyst Tells Investors To Dump BTC For XRP Crypto commentator and XRP advocate John Squire is urging investors to dump their Bitcoin for XRP. In a recent X post,....

Cardano (ADA) Price Now At A Critical Level Following Strong Whale Activity

Cardano (ADA)’s price appears to be regaining bullish momentum alongside other major cryptocurrency assets across the market, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. This renewed upward performance of ADA is attributed to multiple factors, such as a broader market recovery and potentially the recent uptick in whale activity. ADA Faces Key Test After Accumulation Surge With […]

Coinbase CPO Predicts CLARITY Act Full-Senate Vote Next Month

Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, said in a Thursday interview with FOX Business that meaningful progress is being made on the long-delayed CLARITY Act, the crypto market-structure bill that has been stuck in Congress for nearly five months. Potential Markup As Early As This Month During the interview, Shirzad described recent developments as encouraging. […]

Bitcoin Rally Stalls As 60,000 BTC From STHs Hits Exchanges

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin short-term holders reacted to the recent price surge by sending a significant amount of BTC to centralized exchanges. Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Deposited 61,000 BTC During The Rally As pointed out by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in an X post, the Bitcoin short-term holders have recently participated in a notable amount of exchange deposit activity. The “short-term holders” (STHs) refer to BTC investors who purchased their coins within the past 155 days. This cohort represents the weak-minded side of the market that tends to be reactive....

Shiba Inu Sees Major Developments As Its Price Continues To Struggle

Recent activity around Shiba Inu (SHIB) suggests that traders are becoming more active even as the price continues to struggle. Despite rising volumes, increased derivatives positioning, and strong accumulation signals, the meme coin remains stuck below its all-time high. At the same time, reports reveal heavy selling from a prominent holder, even as institutional whales […]

XRP Locked In Range, But Here’s What Happening Underneath

XRP may appear stuck in a frustrating range, but beneath the surface, important signals are beginning to take shape. As prices compress and key levels hold, shifting momentum and developing patterns suggest that a larger move could be building just out of sight. 68 Days Of Consolidation: XRP Still Stuck Below Resistance XRP continues to navigate a period of significant stagnation, now marking its 68th consecutive day ranging below a primary resistance level. According to analyst CasiTrades, while the daily price action may feel volatile to some, the overarching macro perspective remains....

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Poised For 3% Decline On Friday

Bitcoin miners will soon have an easier time on the network as on-chain data shows the mining Difficulty is headed for a 3% drop this Friday. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty To Go Down 2.9% In The Next Adjustment According to data from CoinWarz, the Bitcoin mining Difficulty is heading toward a jump in the next adjustment. […]

Circle (CRCL) Sued Over $280M Drift Protocol Hack—What Plaintiffs Claim

Circle (CRCL), the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin, is facing a fresh lawsuit in Massachusetts tied to the $280 million Drift Protocol hack that occurred on April 1. The complaint, filed by plaintiffs represented by the law firm Gibbs Mura, alleges that Circle did not take action to freeze stolen funds even though it had both the technical ability and contractual authority to do so. Drift Hack Fallout According to the lawsuit, attackers drained an estimated $280–$285 million from the Solana-based exchange in less than 12 minutes. The stolen assets were then moved from Solana to Ethereum....

Trading Halted: Another Crypto Exchange Goes Dark After Cyber Attack

A Russian-linked crypto exchange, Grinex, has suspended its services after a major cyber attack that resulted in the theft of roughly 1 billion roubles ($13 million). Crypto Exchange Grinex Accuses ‘Unfriendly States’ In a statement released on Thursday, the exchange claimed that the attack was carried out by “foreign intelligence services,” claiming that the “digital […]

Dogecoin’s Capital Flow: What 24-Hour Spot Flow Data Reveals About Its Next Move

Dogecoin’s price action is still stuck below $0.1, trading in a range so tight. Dogecoin’s price trajectory has spent the better part of April refusing to commit to a direction, and this trend is also reflected in its spot flow activity. The latest data from CoinGlass shows a split between short-term outflows and inflows on higher timeframes. Dogecoin Buyers Are Showing Up, Just Not Enough The latest Dogecoin spot flow data presents a balanced view of market activity. At first glance, Dogecoin’s spot flow data appears constructive, with inflows exceeding outflows across most....

Bitcoin Supply On Crypto Exchanges Drying Up As Accumulation Gains Steam

After a sudden upward move earlier this week, the Bitcoin price appears to be stabilizing near the $74,000 mark as bullish sentiment persists. With bullish momentum gaining traction, investors are now shifting into accumulation mode across the market, which has led to a notable withdrawal of the flagship asset from cryptocurrency exchanges. Growing Accumulation Drives […]

Ethereum Buyers Dominate Like It’s 2021 – Find Out What Happens Next

Ethereum is testing resistance just below $2,400, caught between renewed buying interest and the lingering uncertainty that has defined the market for months. The price action looks tentative from the outside — but a CryptoQuant report is pointing to something happening beneath the surface that the chart alone does not capture. Related Reading: Bitcoin Miners Are Choosing To Hold At $74K: Changing The Supply Picture According to the report, the 14-day moving average of Ethereum’s Taker Buy Sell Ratio on Binance has surged to 1.036, its highest reading since April 2021. That means....

Is SWIFT Integrating XRP For Payments? The Code Might Hold The Answer

Crypto pundit SMQKE has raised speculations that SWIFT may be integrating XRP for payments. He alluded to a code, which suggests that Ripple could easily move to establish connections between SWIFT-linked institutions and the XRP Ledger. Pundit Highlights Alleged Link Between XRP and SWIFT In an X post, SMQKE drew attention to the R3 Corda […]

Ripple Payments And The Future Of Domestic Payment Infrastructure by 2030

As the global financial system moves toward greater efficiency, interoperability, and real-time settlement, the infrastructure behind domestic payments is undergoing a profound transformation. Governments and institutions are setting ambitious 2030 targets to modernize payment systems. In this evolving landscape, Ripple Payments is increasingly being positioned as a technology capable of supporting the next generation of domestic financial rails. Where Ripple Payments Is Already Being Implemented Ripple payments are positioned to support the domestic payment standards set by the G20 for....

Blockchain Is South Korea’s New Fiscal Weapon — A Blow To Privacy?

South Korea is kicking off a pilot that will replace government expense credit cards with blockchain‑based deposit tokens. Blockchain Goes TradFi? The Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on an official press release that the pilot project for the execution of national treasury funds using blockchain‑based digital currency has been approved. This new official venture […]

Could Bitcoin Hit $90,000 And Trigger A New Altcoin Rally? Expert Cites 6 Maj...

Bitcoin (BTC) has struggled to advance above major hurdles during the recent recovery, with price action failing to break through the $76,000 resistance level. The market signals also show that several major cryptocurrencies—Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), Solana (SOL), and XRP—managed to track Bitcoin’s rebound. Even with that follow-through, they have likewise not fully cleared their own higher resistance levels. Still, some analysts believe a cluster of supportive factors is starting to line up in a way that could lift both BTC and the broader crypto market to levels not seen....

Why Did The Bitcoin Price Rally Past $75,000 Despite The US-Iran War?

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan has explained why the Bitcoin price has shown strength amid the US-Iran war, with the leading crypto rallying above $75,000. BTC is notably up over 12% since the war started, outperforming the stock market and gold. Why The Bitcoin Price Has Rallied Above $75,000 Despite U.S.-Iran War In his weekly Bitwise memo, Hougan stated that the Bitcoin price strength during the US-Iran war stems from the conflict itself. He explained that BTC has outperformed gold and the stock market because investors are betting on either of the crypto’s two....

Bitcoin Rally Faces First Test At $76K As Sellers Step In: Analysts

Daily profits from Bitcoin sales are climbing fast — and analysts say a key threshold could determine whether the current rally has legs or runs out of steam. Related Reading: ‘Extremely Good News’ – XRP DeFi Momentum Builds As SEC Softens Position On Interfaces Profit-Taking Still Below Danger Zone Realized daily profits are hovering around $500 million, according to blockchain data firm CryptoQuant. That number matters because $1 billion has historically marked the point where local price peaks tend to form. Reports from CryptoQuant indicate that if Bitcoin pushes closer to its realized....

Qubic Starts Dogecoin Mining Phase 2, Shifting Rewards Away From XMR

Qubic has moved its Dogecoin mining rollout into phase 2, a step that begins redirecting miner economics away from Monero and toward DOGE-linked rewards. For Qubic, the change matters because phase 2 is where the migration stops being a live test and starts becoming a real incentive shift. In an April 15 Discord update shared […]

A New Bull Run? Bitcoin Investors Have Stopped Selling, And Demand Is Rising

Bitcoin flows into exchanges have dropped to levels not seen in over six years, and this could be the first of many signs of a bull run. The latest on-chain data shows a massive drop in the amount of BTC being moved onto trading platforms, hinting at a slowdown in selling activity even as uncertainty […]

Hyperliquid’s HIP‑3 Open Interest Skyrockets— Is 24/7 Tokenized Equity About ...

Hyperliquid’s HIP‑3 open interest is pushing toward the multi‑billion mark, led by not just crypto perps but synthetic equities and index products. Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 New ATH Following Bitget Wallet integration of Hyperliquid’s HIP‑3 infrastructure at the beginning of the month, The Block claimed today that its data indicates that only three of Hyperliquid’s ten most‑traded markets are still crypto pairs: the rest are futures tied to tokenized stocks and commodities. Open interest on Hyperliquid’s HIP‑3 markets set a new record at about $2.38 billion last week, before easing to just under....

Bitcoin Hits $76K As Tech Stocks Push Wall Street To Fresh Records

Fundstrat’s chief investment officer, Tom Lee, says the next big move in markets won’t be led by stocks — it’ll be driven by crypto. Speaking Wednesday on CNBC’s “Closing Bell,” Lee argued that Bitcoin and Ether are positioned to lead the next leg of the rally, alongside the Magnificent 7 tech stocks and the broader software sector. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Hit $85K Before April Ends, Analyst Says Crypto And Tech Move In Step He also said some investors are still sitting on the sidelines, waiting for more clarity on the Middle East conflict before....

Cardano Founder Says Bitcoin Has Entered ‘Shitcoin Land’

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson used one of his most confrontational videos in recent memory to argue that Bitcoin’s long-running resistance to structural change has left it exposed to the quantum computing threat now surfacing in debate around BIP 361. His core claim was blunt: Bitcoin’s governance culture, not just its cryptography, is now the problem. […]

Here’s The Next Key Bitcoin Price Resistance To Worry About

The Bitcoin price is approaching a critical resistance zone as a crypto analyst warns of a potential volatility spike ahead. Apparently, an important liquidity cluster is stuck to this key level, with market participants watching closely for a breakout or rejection. How price reacts at this resistance zone could determine whether Bitcoin extends its recent rally from above $74,000 toward $79,000 or faces renewed selling pressure in the near term. Bitcoin Price Nears Next Critical Resistance Level On April 14, Ardi, a crypto market analyst on X, presented a new Bitcoin price analysis,....

PEPE Flashes Selling Climax Signal, What This Means For Price

Following the historic October 10 crash, the PEPE price has been struggling against the bearish pressure. As a result, the meme coin has remained muted in terms of its price movements, with no major recoveries recently. However, it looks like the tides might be finally changing for PEPE due to the rising bullish technicals surrounding […]

Bitcoin Bulls Eye $78,000, But Glassnode Urges Caution

Bitcoin has climbed back toward a key on-chain resistance zone, but Glassnode says the move still looks more like a fragile rebound than the start of a fully convincing trend shift. In its latest The Week On-chain report, the analytics firm said Bitcoin was trading near $74,000, roughly 5.2% below the True Market Mean at $78,100, a level it framed as the market’s most important near-term test. Glassnode’s central argument is that the market has improved enough to keep the rally alive, but not enough to remove the structural risks overhead. Spot demand has recovered, ETF flows have turned....

Binance Founder CZ Says Biden Admin Wanted To ‘Make An Example’ Of Him

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has discussed his prison sentence and presidential pardon, claiming that the Biden administration wanted to send a message to the crypto industry with his case. Related Reading: UK Lawmaker Calls For Probe Into Nigel Farage’s Crypto Ties After $2.7M Stack BTC Promotion Biden Admin Crackdown Led CZ To Prison On Tuesday, […]

Denmark’s Crypto Ownership Rate Among Lowest In Europe At 4%: Report

Denmark’s biggest bank only recently started letting customers buy into Bitcoin and Ether — and that may explain a lot. Related Reading: Crypto Gains Ally As Former CFTC Chair Becomes Full-Time Adviser Banks, Tax Rules Kept Many Danes On The Sidelines For years, Danish banks largely shut the door on crypto. Most refused to let […]

Retail Investors Are The Only Ones Panicking About Bitcoin, Here’s what The B...

Bitcoin has seen a lot of sell-offs recently that have contributed to the decline in its price. As a result, there has been a lot of panic in the market as the sentiment shifted deep into the negative. However, it seems like the larger investors are actually looking at the current downtrend as an opportunity to fill up their bags. The buying has been rapid recently, suggesting that I stations are actually picking up whatever BTC retail has been dumping on the market. What The Big Players Have Been Up To The last week has seen a lot of activity from large investors when it comes to Bitcoin....

CLARITY Act Progress: Key Markup Slipping Toward The Final Week Of April Or M...

With Congress back from its Easter recess and optimism reportedly building during the week’s talks over the remaining sticking points in the CLARITY Act, attention has shifted to a new concern: the Senate Banking Committee markup appears to have been pushed back to the final week of April or, potentially, into mid-May. The delay has […]

Ethereum Retail Hands Still In Disbelief, Keep Selling Into Strength

On-chain data shows the small Ethereum hands have sold into the latest price surge, a sign that retail traders don’t believe that the rally will last. Ethereum Retail Supply Has Seen A Notable Decline Recently According to data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the retail-sized Ethereum investors have been reducing their supply recently. The indicator of relevance here is the “Supply Distribution,” which tells us about the amount of the cryptocurrency that’s being held by a particular wallet cohort. Related Reading: Ethereum MACD Flashes Golden Cross—Price....

Crypto Breakthrough: Pakistan Ends Banking Ban For Licensed Firms

Banks in Pakistan can now open accounts for licensed cryptocurrency companies — a move that ends a restriction that has been in place since 2018. Related Reading: Crypto Gains Ally As Former CFTC Chair Becomes Full-Time Adviser Strict Rules Come With The New Access The State Bank of Pakistan issued a circular on April 14 […]

Bitcoin Double Bottom Formation Eyes $82,500 Rally – Breakout Or Rejection Next?

As Bitcoin (BTC) attempts to hold the $74,000-$75,000 area, an analyst suggested that the flagship crypto could see another 10% rally toward a key area, but warned that this level could be the ceiling. Related Reading: BNB Chain’s RWA Value Tops $3.5 Billion As Global Ecosystem Grows Bitcoin Double Bottom Breakout Targets Key Level In a Wednesday analysis, crypto analyst Rekt Capital shared an outlook for Bitcoin’s potential rally, as it holds the $73,000-$74,000 area as support for the first time in a month. The analyst highlighted that BTC’s price continues to move between its 2021 and....

XRP, Solana Holders Deeper In The Red Compared To Bitcoin, Data shows

On-chain data shows altcoins like XRP and Solana are observing a higher amount of investor loss relative to their market caps than Bitcoin. XRP & Solana Are Observing A High Value On The Relative Unrealized Loss In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about how the Relative Unrealized Loss compares […]

Bitcoin Policy Institute Maps Out Strategy For US Stablecoin Supremacy Across...

The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) has released a new policy proposal for the United States aimed at establishing what it calls “stablecoin supremacy.” The proposal, published on Wednesday, is structured around five policy areas and comes on the heels of the already-enacted GENIUS Act. Bitcoin Policy Institute Warning At the center of BPI’s argument is the claim that regulated stablecoins can help extend US oversight over offshore dollar markets. In the institute’s view, doing so would not only reduce systemic risks but also blunt what it frames as China’s push into digital currency. The....

Ethereum’s Staking Ecosystem Evolves As Market Cap Expands Rapidly

As the cryptocurrency market gradually turns bullish, a notable growth is being observed across Ethereum’s price action and its staking ecosystem. After a series of staking activity among retail and institutional investors, the ETH staking market cap has exploded, reaching new levels. ETH Staking Market Cap Sees Explosive Growth The Ethereum ecosystem is undergoing a […]

Solana (SOL) Upside Builds, $90 Now Key Battleground

Solana found support at $82.50 and corrected some losses. SOL price is now consolidating above $85 and might aim for a steady increase. SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $84 and $85 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $85 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $85.00 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it clears $85.80 and $88.00. Solana Price Starts Recovery Solana price remained stable and started a decent recovery wave from $82.50,....

WLFI Moves To Unlock 62B Tokens While Tightening Supply With Burns

World Liberty Financial has put 4.52 billion WLFI tokens on the table for an immediate burn if a new unlock plan passes, a move tied to the founder, team, adviser and partner pool. Related Reading: ‘Extremely Good News’ – XRP DeFi Momentum Builds As SEC Softens Position On Interfaces The same proposal would also shift 62.28 billion locked WLFI tokens into longer vesting schedules, giving early supporters a two-year cliff followed by a two-year linear release, while the founder group would face a two-year cliff and a three-year linear vest if they opt in. A Wider Supply Reset The governance....

Ethereum Price Says One Thing. Smart Money Disagrees – Details

Ethereum is pushing above $2,300 as the market recovers from weeks of compressed price action, with buyers gradually reasserting control after an extended period of consolidation near the $2,000 level. The move higher comes as underlying on-chain data begins to paint a more constructive picture — one that suggests the recent weakness may have been […]

XRP Price Gains Strength, Is a Bigger Rally Brewing?

XRP price started a decent increase above $1.3880. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.4150 zone. XRP price started a steady upward move 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 support at $1.370 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.4150. XRP Price Climbs above $1.40 XRP price started a fresh upward move above $1.3550 and $1.3750, like Bitcoin and Ethereum.....

Bitcoin Price Alert: German State Could Take Control of Another 57,000 BTC

A proposed court deal in the movie2k case could put another 57,000 Bitcoin within reach of the German state, reviving a supply-overhang story that the market thought had largely passed after Saxony’s 2024 Bitcoin liquidation. Local news MDR reported this week that the presiding judge has outlined a possible agreement that would let Saxony keep the €2.64 billion ($3.112 billion) already raised from last year’s Bitcoin sale and potentially obtain access to additional coins allegedly still controlled by the main defendant. German State Could Gain Access To 57,000 BTC The case centers on the....

Pundit Says Stop Analyzing XRP On A Chart, Do This Instead

Market analyst Luke Suther has issued a detailed report challenging the traditional reliance on charts to determine XRP’s valuation. The analysis, posted on X, suggests that th price action on charts does not account for its role in broader liquidity systems and, as a result, fails to capture its true long-term value. Analyst Rejects Chart-Based […]

Ethereum Price Gears Up, Another Increase Could Be Imminent

Ethereum price started a fresh increase and remained stable above $2,320. ETH is now consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears $2,380. Ethereum started a steady increase above the $2,300 zone. The price is trading above $2,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a contracting triangle forming with resistance at $2,380 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $2,400 zone. Ethereum Price Aims Fresh Increase Ethereum price managed to stay above the $2,220 support and started a fresh increase,....

Ethereum Price Capped at $2,400, Momentum Fails to Push Higher