WTI price gains ground to around $62.10 in Tuesday’s early Asian session. Iran said nuclear talks could break down if the US insists on no enrichment. A US credit rating cut by Moody’s and slowing retail sales in China could drag the WTI price lower. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading … Read more
Anza, a Solana blockchain infrastructure firm spun out of Solana Labs, has proposed a new proof-of-stake consensus called Alpenglow that it claims would be “the biggest change to Solana’s core protocol” and compete with current internet infrastructure. “We believe that the release of Alpenglow will be a turning point for Solana. Alpenglow is not only … Read more
Blockchains are a technical marvel, but in this vastly competitive landscape, I’ve come to see the social consensus and ecosystem around blockchains as by far their most important strategic asset. The social layer matters, but for different reasons depending on the chain. Specifically, I have the hypothesis that the “Layer 0” for any blockchain ecosystem … Read more
If you’re someone who plays with large amounts of crypto, you already know that not every casino is perfect for that. High rollers need platforms with flexible limits, fast withdrawals, strong VIP programs, and reliable support. In this guide, we’re going over the top 10 high roller crypto casinos that actually meet those needs. Each … Read more
JPMorgan, the largest U.S. bank, is preparing to provide its clients with direct access to bitcoin, signaling a major move toward broader institutional adoption of the cryptocurrency. Wall Street Giant Opens Bitcoin Gateway: JPMorgan Greenlights Bitcoin Access JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Monday during the bank’s annual investor day that clients will soon … Read more
U.S. stock indices were mixed, treasury yields spiked, as Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating. Major U.S. stocks were mixed after a credit agency dealt a blow to U.S. public finances. On Monday, May 19, the Dow Jones was trading at 42,676 points, up 21.91 points or 0.05% from the market open. The S&P 500 … Read more
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an investigation into a significant security breach at Coinbase, the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange. According to sources familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg, the DOJ’s criminal division in Washington is examining the circumstances surrounding the breach, which has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity within the crypto … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $107,000 before a fast 4% drop, wiping out $673 million in positions. Mixed signals from macro factors and resistance levels leave traders cautious. Bitcoin (BTC) price action is back in focus. The cryptocurrency briefly touched $107,000 before reversing sharply. This move has left traders questioning whether the largest digital asset is … Read more
Brad Garlinghouse, chief executive officer of Ripple Labs, has hailed the decision by CME Group to launch the first regulated XRP futures. In a statement, Garlinghouse said that the launch of Ripple (XRP) and Micro XRP futures was a ‘key milestone’ for his company. He also revealed that Hidden Road, the prime brokerage recently acquired … Read more
XRP just hit the big leagues as CME Group launches regulated futures, unlocking a powerful gateway for institutional capital to flood into the XRP ecosystem. XRP Futures Go Live—Is This the Institutional On-Ramp Bulls Waited for? Chicago-based CME Group officially introduced XRP and Micro XRP futures to its crypto derivatives lineup on May 19, confirming … Read more