XRP Rival? DTX Exchange Eyes $3.95 as It Gains 85,000 New Holders in Q1 2025

The decentralized finance landscape continues to shift as Ripple’s XRP navigates regulatory challenges and fluctuating adoption rates. Amid this turbulence, DTX Exchange has rapidly gained traction, attracting 85,000 new holders in Q1 2025 alone while targeting a $3.95 price milestone. With $13.3 million raised in its presale and a user base exceeding 575,000, the platform … Read more

Vitalik Buterin reveals his portfolio exposure to Bitcoin and ‘anything that is not ETH’

Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has weighed in on the ideal portfolio allocation debate, revealing that his Bitcoin (BTC) holdings fall below 10%. His comments come as ETH rises more than 3%, reigniting discussions on optimal cryptocurrency portfolio allocation. The debate was sparked by crypto analyst Udi Wertheimer, who stated that serious crypto investors should … Read more

Will Institutional Demand Push DOGE Price Higher?

Grayscale Investments announced the launch of its Grayscale Dogecoin Trust on Friday, offering institutional and accredited investors exposure to the meme-inspired cryptocurrency. The move comes as Dogecoin’s market capitalization hits $50 billion, with its price tripling over the past year, according to CoinGecko data. The token’s rally aligns with crypto-friendly policies under the Trump administration, … Read more

Crypto’s rideshare dreams crash again

This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Crypto rideshare has died…again.  Teleport — a decentralized rideshare startup — promised lower prices for riders, higher earnings for drivers and bountiful rewards for early adopters. But on Thursday, the project shut down, run aground trying to make the business work.  Fellow … Read more