Social media platform X is preparing to launch a new onboarding feature called “Starterpacks,” letting new users instantly follow curated lists of accounts tied to specific interests — such as cryptocurrencies — to make it easier to get started on the platform. X head of product Nikita Bier said in a post on Wednesday that … Read more
US stocks and the crypto market showed signs of life on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump stood down on tariffs tied to his efforts to claim Greenland. The S&P 500 closed the trading day up 1.16% on Wednesday, hours after Trump said on Truth Social that he had held a “very productive meeting” with … Read more
Spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced heavy outflows on Tuesday, as macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty continued to weigh on markets. Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded $483.4 million in daily outflows, with the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) leading the selling at $160.8 million, followed by Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) at $152 … Read more
Key takeaway: ETH faces selling pressure as $480 million in liquidations and falling network fees impact investor confidence. ETH’s negative funding rate may play a role in a potential rebound rally. Ether (ETH) price faced a three-day 13.8% correction, retesting the $2,900 support on Wednesday for the first time in four weeks. The movement followed … Read more
Circle said digital financial infrastructure, including stablecoins, can save 20% of the cost to deliver humanitarian aid. Stablecoin issuer Circle has issued a grant to support the rollout of digital financial infrastructure across the United Nations, with the aim of making humanitarian aid payments more efficient. Announced at the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, … Read more
XRP’s (XRP) onchain market structure resembles a setup that led to significant losses in 2022 after the price lost a key support level. Key takeaways: XRP’s onchain structure mirrors the February 2022 setup that led to a 68% price drop. XRP bulls must reclaim $2 to avoid a deeper correction toward $1.10. XRP spot ETFs … Read more
The US Senate Agriculture Committee, one of two committees in the chamber considering legislation to establish digital asset market structure, is expected to release its text of the bill by the close of business on Wednesday. Chair John Boozman said last week that the committee would release its version of the Digital Asset Markets Clarity … Read more
Ether (ETH) price saw a daily candle close below $3,000 on Tuesday, but a positive is that data showed large holders were buying throughout the dip. While ETH whale accumulation signals growing confidence, conflicting indicators suggest rising market risk for the altcoin. Key takeaways: ETH whales and institutional investors bought over $130 million in Ether … Read more
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he plans to fully recommit to decentralized social media in 2026, arguing that only platforms built on shared, decentralized data layers can foster real competition and support mass communication systems aligned with users’ interests rather than engagement metrics. In a Wednesday post on X, Buterin said he has shifted his … Read more
The Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDt amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country. Blockchain analytics platform Elliptic reported that the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) acquired more than half a billion dollars worth of Tether’s USDt, with indications that the stablecoins were used … Read more