Matthew Sigel Triggers Uproar In XRP Community – Here’s What He Said

Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, has ignited a storm within the XRP community with a single sarcastic remark on X social media. While brief, his statement seemed to dismiss years of development and innovation behind the XRP Ledger (XRPL), leaving many community members and industry analysts both shocked and aggrieved. […]

Stablecoin Supply Supports Crypto Market Demand: $240B Ready To Fuel The Market

The crypto market is entering a new phase, with many investors calling for an extended bull cycle that could reshape the months ahead. While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and leading altcoins continue to dominate headlines, the true drivers of this momentum appear to be stablecoins. These digital assets, often overlooked in favor of more volatile tokens, are […]

Crypto Boom Soon? Major Banks Predict At Least 2 Rate Cuts After Weak Labor Data

The crypto market has been quite excited about the possibility of the United States Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the remaining months of the year. This display of emotions could be seen in the last crypto market rally on the back of a positive Jackson Hole speech by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. A different […]

MetaMask Introduces Social Login for Wallet Creation with Google and Apple

MetaMask, the widely used self-custodial crypto wallet developed by Consensys, has introduced a new feature allowing users to create and manage wallets using their Google or Apple accounts. The announcement, made in a company blog post this week, marks a notable step in blending Web2 accessibility with Web3 infrastructure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders’ Realized […]

Expert Sees 80% Chance Of September Rate Cut—What It Means For Crypto

The Bitcoin and the crypto market witnessed significant volatility on Friday, August 22, rallying hard on the back of the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole. Powell suggested a possible shift in the US policy direction, hinting that the interest rates could soon be cut. This speech triggered volatility in the risk […]

UK Cracks Down: $9.3B Ruble-Backed Crypto Network Linked to Russia Sanctioned

The United Kingdom has introduced new sanctions targeting Kyrgyzstan’s financial sector and cryptocurrency operations allegedly tied to Russia’s efforts to bypass Western restrictions. The measures include actions against banks, exchanges, and individuals accused of facilitating a ruble-backed stablecoin network that processed billions of dollars in transactions. According to a statement from the UK government, the […]

Crypto Giants Team Up: New Nonprofit Aims to Shape Washington’s View on Blockchain & AI

A new nonprofit backed by some of the most prominent players in the crypto asset space has launched with the goal of improving how US lawmakers engage with emerging technologies. The American Innovation Project (AIP), supported by Coinbase, Uniswap Labs, Kraken, Paradigm, and the Digital Currency Group (DCG), officially began operations this week. The organization […]

US DOJ Seizes $2.8M in Crypto from Alleged Ransomware Mastermind

The US Justice Department has unsealed a set of warrants authorizing the seizure of more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency linked to an alleged ransomware operation. The action also includes the confiscation of $70,000 in cash and a luxury vehicle. The warrants, unsealed in federal courts in the Eastern District of Virginia, the Central District […]

Crypto Funds See $572M Comeback as US Opens 401(k)s to Digital Assets

Crypto asset investment products recorded net inflows last week, reversing two consecutive weeks of outflows, according to the latest data from CoinShares. The report showed that total inflows reached $572 million, with activity influenced by both macroeconomic data and regulatory developments. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, noted that investor sentiment shifted significantly during […]