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Why the current XRP valuation doesn’t make sense

Could a digital asset like XRP realistically cost a few dollars if that's the case? is intended to serve as an significant level of...

Quantum computing and cryptocurrencies in 2026: hype vs. reality

Quantum computing has long been seen as a threat to cryptocurrencies, a technology that could one day crack the cryptography securing Bitcoin and other...

Forecasts for the last days of the year

Ethereum's price has struggled to reclaim the critical $3,000 level over the past 48 hours, raising concerns about potential declines in the cryptocurrency's value...

Solana and Ethereum Can Coexist in the Tokenization Race: Dragonfly

Both Solana and Ethereum will thrive in the tokenization race, and neither blockchain will push the other out of the space, says Rob Hadick,...

From boomer prices to real-world usability and employ

In 2021, a non-fungible token (NFT) by digital artist Beeple sold at Christie's auction for a staggering $69.3 million. About a year later, blockchain...

Decentralized identity in 2025 and the next phase of privacy

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has been advocating for years privacy in the crypto space. Buterin argues that user onboarding alone is not enough, warning...

Reasons why Ethereum price will continue to fall

After the weekend, the Ethereum price had attempted another recovery with Bitcoinbut ultimately the data recovery attempt failed again. In an interview with TradingView,...

HashKey Capital secures $250 million at first close for Crypto Fund IV

HashKey Capital secured $250 million in commitments at the first close of its fourth cryptocurrency-focused fund, despite “significant interest” from institutional investors despite changing...

How Bhutan is using hydropower to build a green bitcoin economy

Key conclusionsBhutan is using surplus, carbon-free hydropower to mine Bitcoin, converting excess electricity into seamless digital exports rather than limiting generation.Mining and escrow are...

ETHZilla Sells $74.5M in Ether to Pay Off Debt, Discloses in SEC Filing

Treasury company ETHZilla said in a filing with U.S. regulators that it sold part of its Ether holdings to pay off outstanding convertible notes...

TradFi Rules Cryptocurrencies in 2025, Will Fed Rate Cuts Cause Fresh Highs in 2026?

2025 was a blockbuster year for Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market, as pro-crypto lawmakers introduced growth-focused regulations and Wall Street finally accepted...

How US banks are quietly preparing for the future of onchain

Key conclusionsUS banks are prioritizing tokenized versions of familiar products, including deposits, funds and custodial services, rather than introducing fresh crypto assets.Most of the...

Dogecoin (DOGE) rebound hits resistance, increasing the risk of up-to-date trade rejection

Dogecoin has started a steady rise above $0.130 against the US dollar. DOGE is currently in consolidation and could decline if it falls below...

How Wall Street is using Ethereum as financial infrastructure

Key conclusionsWall Street's adoption of Ethereum is closely tied to its ability to automate settlements through sharp contracts, reducing reliance on tardy, manual reconciliation...

Bitmine Surpasses 4 Million ETH Shares After $40 Million Purchase

Ethereum treasury company Bitmine has reached a key milestone after its Ether stock surpassed 4 million tokens this week following its recent $40 million...