XRP Open Interest climbs to signal renewed trader activity despite prior liquidation drop from $1.5B to $530M. XRP price holds at $2.36 as short pressure grows, showing signs of possible sell-side absorption. XRP has entered a decisive phase on Binance futures as new data points to a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers. Trading activity has … Read more
Moody’s credit rating agency downgraded the credit rating of the United States government from Aaa to Aa1, citing the rising national debt as the primary driver behind the reduction in creditworthiness. According to the May 16 announcement from the rating agency, US lawmakers have failed to stem annual deficits or reduce spending over the years, … Read more
The landscape of cryptocurrency mining is evolving at a meteoric speed in 2025. The price of Bitcoin has now surpassed $100,000, and many people are eager for easier ways to earn money. Cloud mining is becoming popular among both new and experienced investors. But what is causing this move towards Bitcoin cloud mining, and is … Read more
This content is provided by a sponsor. Lightchain AI, a pioneering blockchain project integrating artificial intelligence, has announced the official launch of its mainnet in July 2025. This milestone will introduce a decentralized AI marketplace, enabling creators and companies to leverage the Lightchain Protocol’s Global Model, known as the Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine (AIVM). Join … Read more
On Friday, credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to a decade of mounting debt and escalating interest payment pressures. The development lands amid intensifying recession concerns, turbulent trading conditions, and disjointed activity across bond markets. Triple-A No More—Moody’s Strips U.S. of Top Rating Amid Exploding … Read more
This content is provided by a sponsor. Lightchain AI, a pioneering blockchain project integrating artificial intelligence, has announced the official launch of its mainnet in July 2025. This milestone will introduce a decentralized AI marketplace, enabling creators and companies to leverage the Lightchain Protocol’s Global Model, known as the Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine (AIVM). Join … Read more
MetaMask has helped millions enter the Web3 space, but as the ecosystem evolves, its vulnerabilities, like IP leaks, wallet connections, and tracker-based analytics, are becoming increasingly apparent. Every time users connect to a dApp, their privacy is at risk. Cold Wallet, on the other hand, is built with privacy at its core. Using zero-knowledge technology … Read more
Hong Kong police have dismantled a cross-border crypto laundering syndicate after arresting 12 suspects. The group allegedly laundered HK$118 million (approximately $15 million USD) through a network of over-the-counter crypto exchange shops and traditional banks. Authorities said the money came from various scams and was converted into cryptocurrency to hide its origins. Among the suspects … Read more
Bitcoin’s price action is tightly tethered to stablecoin reserves. Retail remains hesitant to jump back in full force. Bitcoin’s [BTC] price action is closely tied to stablecoin reserves, which have remained surprisingly steady lately, showing no big inflows that might indicate retail chasing risk. As Ali Martinez pointed out, stablecoin reserves on Binance have been … Read more
Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew $260.27 million in net inflows on Friday, May 16, significantly outpacing spot ethereum ETFs, which recorded a total inflow of $22.12 million. Bitcoin ETFs Dominate Friday Flows While Ethereum Sees Tepid Uptake Leading Friday’s activity in the bitcoin ETF space was Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which took in … Read more