Senator Richard Blumenthal has escalated his scrutiny of Binance, sending a follow‑up letter on April 1 to co‑CEO Richard Teng that presses the crypto exchange to explain apparent discrepancies between its testimony to the Senate and subsequent media reporting about transactions tied to Iran.  The New Haven Democrat said he is concerned that Binance may have provided “misrepresentations or misleading information to the Subcommittee and to the public,” and he demanded documents and records the company relied on in preparing its earlier responses. Senate Probe Seeks Wallets, Transactions,....

On-chain data shows the Exchange Inflow indicator has shot up for USDC, something that could be relevant for Bitcoin and other digital assets. USDC Exchange Inflow Has Hit The Highest Level In Months As highlighted by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, the Exchange Inflow recently observed a surge for Circle’s […]

XRP is holding above $1.30. Yesterday it was not — the level broke for several hours before buyers stepped back in. The recovery is real. The market behind it is nearly empty. An Arab Chain report tracking transaction activity on Binance has identified a condition that places the current price defense in its proper context: XRP deposits and withdrawals on the platform have reached their lowest levels since 2025. Related Reading: Ethereum Absorbs $1B In An Hour As Trump Signals Escalation Over the past 30 days, deposit transactions totaled approximately 310,500 while withdrawal transactions....

Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet generated close to $19 million in operating revenue during the first quarter of 2026 from a Bitcoin options strategy that runs separately from its main treasury — and that money is being funneled back into buying more of the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Be Taiwan’s Lifeline In Conflict, Think Tank […]

The XRP price structure is not giving a clear bullish signal, and there are questions as to whether the current range will hold up and whether there’s going to be another leg down. Crypto analyst Hov, who has been tracking XRP’s structure on the weekly timeframe, laid out a detailed Elliott Wave count on X that identifies exactly where the price stands and what it needs to do in the coming sessions to avoid a more serious breakdown.  XRP Wave Structure Is Sending A Warning Signal Crypto analyst Hov pointed out that the XRP price action coming off the recent lows lacks the kind....

The XRP Ledger is recording some of the strongest network activity figures in its history. Daily active addresses have climbed back above 200,000, the number of daily transactions has set an all-time record, and the ledger’s total wallet count recently breached a threshold not seen in its 13-year existence.  On the other hand, the XRP’s […]

Ethereum could outpace Bitcoin by a wide margin over the next four years — at least according to one of the most bullish forecasts to come out of traditional banking. That is the view from Geoff Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, who laid out the projection in a recent podcast appearance. Ethereum’s Potential Gain Towers Over Bitcoin’s While Bitcoin grabs the bigger headline number, the math actually favors Ethereum. Kendrick’s base case puts Bitcoin at $500,000 by 2030 — roughly 7.5 times its current price of $66,400. Ethereum,....

Ethereum is trying to hold $2,000. The market is coiling for a significant move. And the organization that has been selling this asset for months has just changed what it is doing with its ETH. Data from Arkham Intelligence has confirmed a behavioral shift at the Ethereum Foundation that the market has been waiting for […]

XRP is struggling around key demand levels. The market is preparing for a decisive move. And the data beneath the price is describing a contest between two groups of participants who have reached completely opposite conclusions about what comes next. Related Reading: XRP Whales Move $592 Million From Exchanges In Two Days. Discover What Triggered It A CryptoQuant report has identified a divergence in XRP’s market structure that makes the current price level more consequential than it appears on the surface. Spot CVD on Binance has climbed to $451 million — real capital, exchanged for....

Ripple’s XRP Ledger and SWIFT are gaining serious attention in the cryptocurrency and financial sector following recent speculations about both parties. While SWIFT remains one of the leading payment firms in the world, rumors are that the company might be supported by XRPL infrastructure. SWIFT Might Be Integrating XRP Ledger Infrastructure SWIFT, an open global […]

Crypto pundit Chad has drawn a connection between Ripple and XRP with SWIFT. This comes as Ripple continues to expand its payment services and other operations, further integrating XRP and RLUSD into traditional finance (TradFi).  Pundit Draws Attention To The Connection Between Ripple And XRP In an X post, Chad noted that Ripple Treasury and XRP are now connected directly to SWIFT.  This came as he highlighted Ripple’s listing of SWIFT as one of its connectivity partners for payments. The treasury management firm stated that it is part of the SWIFT Certified Partner Program.  Related....

Bitcoin is often celebrated as a decentralized network, with mining power distributed globally to ensure security and neutrality. However, a closer look at mining activity suggests that this decentralization may not be as evenly distributed as it appears. While individual theories can participate in mining, the majority of the network’s hash power is concentrated among a relatively small number of large mining pools and geographic regions. Why Bitcoin’s Mining Distribution Deserves A Closer Look Bitcoin mining is not as globally decentralized as many assume. Analyst Lucky revealed on X....

The Dogecoin (DOGE) price has been in a prolonged downtrend for months, basically mirroring Bitcoin’s decline and showing no signs of a sustained recovery or uptrend. However, a crypto analyst has suggested that this might change soon. The analyst has identified a critical sell wall on the Dogecoin chart that, if broken, could trigger a […]

Gold (XAU) and silver (XAG) futures have climbed into the top five by trading volume on Binance Futures. Binance Metal Rush Doesn’t Leave Crypto Behind Just weeks after Binance rolled out gold and silver perpetual futures settled in USDT, the cumulative volume across the metals contracts already reached the tens of billions of dollars, a CryptoQuant report from yesterday claims. However, CryptoQuant’s analyst Marteen assures that Binance is still overwhelmingly crypto‑native. Bitcoin leads the futures volume around the low‑$20‑billion range with Ethereum following behind at $18.1B and....

Bitcoin is struggling to hold above $70,000. Days of trying to defend $65,000 have given way to a fragile recovery that the market does not yet trust. A top CryptoQuant analyst has identified the structural reason why — and it has nothing to do with sentiment, ETF flows, or macroeconomic headlines. Related Reading: $410 Million […]

Crypto analyst Jordan has predicted that the Bitcoin price could rally to $80,000 in the short term. The analyst pointed to a February bullish trend that could spark this rally for the leading crypto.  Bitcoin Price Eyes Rally To $80,000 Based On This Trend In an X post, Jordan predicted that the Bitcoin price could rally to $80,000, citing a bullish trend that began in February. This was around when BTC formed a new local low of $60,000. Since then, the leading crypto has rebounded to as high as $76,000. The analyst noted that BTC has bounced every time the price has tested support in the....

Bitcoin (BTC) faces a stark downside risk that could send prices below the previous bear market lows, according to a new analysis from blockchain data firm CryptoQuant.  The firm warns that a confluence of geopolitical shocks, macroeconomic repricing, and fragile derivatives positioning could push the largest cryptocurrency as low as $10,000 in a worst‑case scenario — far beneath the last bear‑market trough near $15,000. Political Shock From Trump Speech CryptoQuant’s note comes against the backdrop of a substantial pullback from Bitcoin’s record highs. After peaking at roughly $126,000....

Bitcoin demand is taking a crucial turn in a market hampered by ongoing negative macroeconomic and political events across the globe.  A recent report has outlined an increasing interest and demand for the leading cryptocurrency asset among large companies, which has now significantly exceeded those produced by miners in the market. More Bitcoin Is Absorbed […]

Charles Schwab is preparing to offer clients direct access to cryptocurrencies, joining a growing group of traditional financial institutions that have moved into digital-asset services.  The firm plans to roll out “Schwab Crypto” through its Premier Bank platform, enabling eligible customers to buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) directly, according to disclosures on […]

XRP is entering a critical phase where short-term weakness meets a potentially explosive macro setup. With price coiling within a larger expansion pattern, the current move may be less about direction and more about building pressure for a much bigger breakout ahead. A Coiling Within Explosive Expansion Setup In an XRP update, EGRAG CRYPTO emphasized that the market is approaching a critical moment, describing the current setup as an “elastic coil” nearing its breaking point. The broader structure is defined by a descending broadening wedge, a formation often associated with powerful....

Crypto pundit Cryptoinsight has pointed to Google’s latest research on quantum computing, which discussed XRP. The report specifically highlighted the XRP Ledger and the network’s efforts to protect against quantum threats.  Google’s Latest Quantum Research Report Discusses XRP In an X post, Cryptoinsight highlighted Google’s research report, which discussed XRP and the XRPL’s quantum efforts. […]

Long-term Bitcoin holders are selling at a loss — and the numbers show it’s becoming a pattern, not an anomaly. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stumbles Hard: The Worst Q1 In Years Raises Big Questions US Buyers Stay On The Sidelines Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium Index has stayed negative in recent weeks, a sign that American investors have largely pulled back from the market. According to CryptoQuant, the gap between BTC pricing on Coinbase and Binance reflects a broader reluctance among US buyers to step back in at current levels. That hesitation is showing up across multiple data....

Bitcoin (BTC) traders appear caught between caution and opportunity as Easter approaches and geopolitical tensions from the Iran conflict continue. A fresh analysis report from K33 Research highlights a surge in bearish bets that could signal either deeper trouble ahead or a setup for a sharp rebound once the holiday liquidity reduction eases. The report […]

A crypto analyst has made a bold projection, suggesting the Ethereum price could reach a staggering $10,000. According to him, this is the minimum level that ETH could read, underscoring his confidence in the cryptocurrency’s bullish outlook. The analyst has cited strong fundamental and technical indicators that support his optimistic prediction. Current sentiment surrounding Ethereum is unclear, with its Fear and Greed Index in the neutral range, even while volatility remains in the fear zone. This mixed market reaction comes as the cryptocurrency has been facing bearish headwinds, even....

Illinois, Arizona and Connecticut are trying to regulate crypto predictions markets, such as Polymarket and Kalshi. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Justice Department are coming to the rescue. For The First Time, The Scale Moves In Crypto Prediction Markets’ Favor As contradictory as it may sound, the Trump administration is trying to save […]

Years of crypto scams running havoc on the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, have resulted in the implementation of a “kill switch” for users talking about crypto. An Auto-Lock For Crypto Posting? The announcement of the toughest anti-crypto scam measure to date was made by Nikita Bier, X’s Head of Product, through a post on the same social media on Wednesday. Yeah we’re aware. We are in the process of implementing auto-locking + verification if a user posts about cryptocurrency for the first time in the history of their account. This should kill 99% of the incentive, especially....

Circle’s USDC added roughly $2 billion in supply during the first quarter of 2026, pulling ahead of rival Tether at a moment when the broader crypto market was contracting. It marked the sharpest divergence between the two largest stablecoin issuers since the bear market of mid-2022. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stumbles Hard: The Worst Q1 In Years Raises Big Questions USDC Gains As Tether Loses Ground While USDC grew, Tether’s USDT shed approximately $3 billion over the same period. Reports indicate USDC has been gaining traction in trading and on-chain transactions, with transfer....

A Solana memecoin linked to a false death report about Jonathan, the 193-year-old tortoise, reportedly jumped more than 6,000% before pulling back sharply after the hoax spread across X and other news outlets caught on. The token, called JONATHAN, was still trading at $0.00007998, according to reports. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Be Taiwan’s Lifeline In […]

A prominent market analyst has outlined a structured case for XRP reaching as high as $27, arguing that the altcoin’s long-term correction phase has reset its trajectory. The projection is rooted in wave theory, historical expansion patterns, and evolving market sentiment, suggesting that what lies ahead may be XRP’s most explosive phase yet. XRP’s Long Correction Sets The Foundation For A Wave 3 Move On April 1, 2026, XRP analyst @RWA_Investor made an argument on X regarding XRP’s extended correction, which he says has lasted approximately seven years. He explains that this prolonged....

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic says the $286 million exploit of Solana-based Drift Protocol is most likely linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Solana Suffered One Of The Largest Crypto Exploits In History On April 1st, the DEX Drift Protocol suffered a major exploit that drained almost $300 million dollars in crypto assets […]

Ethereum has spent the better part of recent months losing ground to Bitcoin, and this underperformance may now be approaching a turning point, at least according to a new technical outlook shared by crypto analyst CrediBULL Crypto. The technical analysis shows that the ETH/BTC pair is no longer breaking down and is now quietly settling […]

XRP’s close of the month of March in the red has now marked the end of the first quarter of 2026 as very bearish for the cryptocurrency. While this is concerning for investors of the altcoin, this is not the first time in history that the XRP price has closed the first quarter of the year in a complete bleed. In fact, this has happened multiple times throughout history, and so far, the dominating trend seems to be that the cryptocurrency will end up going green. XRP’s First Quarter Of Chaos While Ripple has seen a lot of positive developments in the first quarter of the year, the XRP price....

Bitcoin ended the first quarter of the year on a bearish note, and this red quarter carries some implications for the cryptocurrency. Despite the calls for a bottom, it seems that the digital asset might be far from actually reaching a bottom. As the new quarter unfolds, there is also the possibility that the Bitcoin […]

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted Coinbase (COIN) a conditional approval for a national trust bank charter, a move that would place the crypto exchange among a small group of five digital-asset firms — including Ripple, Circle (CRCL) — that have received similar tentative sign-offs from the agency.  If the charter is finalized, Coinbase would be able to expand beyond custody services to offer payment products and other infrastructure under federal supervision, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, told CNBC. Coinbase Eyes Broader US Payments Suite  During....

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a fresh assessment of the tokenization sector, forecasting rapid expansion of on‑chain representation of financial claims while warning that the shift could reconfigure the global financial system and introduce new systemic vulnerabilities. IMF Flags Limits Of Traditional Resolution Tools In a note released by the IMF on Wednesday, […]

Solana-based Drift Protocol has suffered the largest exploit of 2026 to date, losing nearly $300 million in a “highly sophisticated operation” that has raised concerns about the growing threat of human-targeted attacks in the crypto space. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Break Four-Month Negative Streak With $1.32B Inflows While ETH, XRP Funds Bleed Solana DEX Loses $285M On April Fool’s Day On Wednesday, Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Drift Protocol was the victim of an exploit that stole hundreds of millions of dollars from its vaults. After online reports flagged unusual....

Bloomberg senior strategist Mike McGlone has renewed a stark prediction for Bitcoin (BTC), arguing that the market’s leading cryptocurrency could resume a prolonged decline that takes it back toward $10,000.  Why McGlone Sees Bitcoin Heading Back To $10K In a Thursday post on social media platform X (previously Twitter), McGlone framed the $10,000 level as a long-standing reference point for Bitcoin: it was a common trading price before the 2020–21 rally and has been among the most frequently traded levels since futures began trading in 2017. McGlone’s view, which he describes....

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has escalated a jurisdictional clash with state governments by filing lawsuits against three states in a bid to assert exclusive federal authority over prediction markets.  The litigation targets Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois — and in Illinois’ case, specifically names Governor J.B. Pritzker — after those states took steps […]

Bitcoin ended the first quarter of 2026 at $68,200 after falling 22% over the period, its weakest opening three months since 2018. The slide erased an early push higher that had briefly carried the cryptocurrency close to $95,000 before the market turned lower. Related Reading: XRP Could Soon Enter Arizona’s Treasury — Here’s What’s Happening A Sharp Turn After A Strong Start The quarter did not begin quietly. Bitcoin opened the year at a little past $87,000 and moved higher in the early stretch, showing enough strength to reach nearly $95,000. That momentum did not last. The price later....

Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US, has achieved a major milestone after securing a key approval from the main banking regulator, which could unlock a broader market for the company. Related Reading: Fed Governor Calls For Strong Stablecoin Oversight As CLARITY Act’s Final Text Gets Delayed Coinbase Wins Major OCC Approval On Thursday, […]

Data shows the Ethereum Open Interest observed a sharp jump before the cryptocurrency’s price saw a decline of almost 5% over the past day. Ethereum Has Seen Bearish Price Action Over The Last 24 Hours This week saw some recovery for Ethereum and the wider digital asset sector during its first three days, but Thursday has brought with it a shift as the market as a whole has retraced. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bollinger Bands Tighten—Big Move Brewing? Ethereum had managed to recover above $2,150, but following this decline, its price is back near $2,000. In terms of the 24-hour....

Another outflow from Riot Platforms has been spotted on the Bitcoin network, a sign that the mining company may be participating in further selling. Bitcoin Mining Company Riot Has Moved Another 500 BTC As shared by on-chain sleuth Lookonchain in an X post, Riot Platforms has made a transfer away from its Bitcoin wallet during […]

Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.0920 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating losses and might face hurdles near $0.0910 and $0.0920. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.0920 level. The price is trading below the $0.0910 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.0910 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could extend losses if it stays below $0.0910 and $0.0920. Dogecoin Price At Risk of Key Downside Break Dogecoin price started a fresh decline....

McLaren Racing has joined Hedera’s governing council, giving the network a fresh shot of attention just as HBAR trades near $0.08. The token was up 1.40% over 24 hours, but it was still down 6% over the past week, leaving traders with a mixed picture. Related Reading: Bitcoin Ends 5-Month Losing Run — Real Reversal Or Just April Fool’s Hype? Trading Volume Slips As Price Stays Tight According to Coingecko data cited in the report, HBAR’s 24-hour trading volume fell 15% to $87 million. That drop points to softer short-term activity even as the price held near a key range. The token has also....

Chinese authorities seized over 127,000 Bitcoin — worth more than $15 billion — from the head of a massive crypto fraud network. That seizure, tied to Chen Zhi of Prince Group, was just the opening move. Now his right-hand man is in custody too. Related Reading: Crypto ATMs Face Ban In Massachusetts City Amid Scam […]

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.30. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.3240 and $1.3340. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.3050 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3340 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.3340. XRP Price Dips Further XRP price failed to stay above $1.320 and extended its decline, underperforming Bitcoin and....

The National Policy Committee of Korea pushed the “second‑phase” crypto act debate until after the June 3 local elections. Crypto Framework Postponed In A Time Of Need The Korean outlet Maeil Business Newspaper reported uncertainty in the crypto industry deepening after the National Policy Committee excluded the Framework Act on Digital Assets from the 31st […]

Ethereum is tightening into a critical zone near the $2,000 level as price action continues to compress without clear direction. With volatility steadily declining and pressure building on both sides, the current structure suggests that a decisive move, either a breakout or breakdown, could be just around the corner. Momentum Fails To Build On Ethereum Ethereum is currently in a very different position compared to the broader market, as it has never experienced a strong, sustained rally. CyrilXBT noted that ETH briefly spiked to $2,400 in mid-March but has been trending downward ever....

Ethereum price failed to stay above $2,120 and extended losses. ETH is now struggling to stay above $2,040 and might continue to move down in the near term. Ethereum started a fresh decline from the $2,150 zone. The price is trading below $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $2,075 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,120 resistance. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed to continue higher above $2,120 and started a fresh....

A cryptocurrency analyst has pointed out that Bollinger Bands are squeezing on Dogecoin, suggesting that volatility may be coming for the memecoin. Bollinger Bands Have Tightened On The Dogecoin Daily Chart In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about the latest trend in the Bollinger Bands for Dogecoin. The “Bollinger Bands” refer to a tool from technical analysis (TA) that can be used to measure the volatility of a given asset. Related Reading: Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Flash Rare Signal As Large Deposits Return There are three “bands” that make up the....