Coinbase is making a serious play in the crypto derivatives game. The U.S.-based exchange just announced it’s buying Deribit, one of the top crypto options platforms in the world, in a $2.9 billion deal. That price tag includes $700 million in cash and 11 million Coinbase shares. The Coinbase Deribit acquisition reflects growing demand for … Read more
Ripple’s CEO pushes for urgent U.S. action as stablecoins skyrocket globally, warning that without clear rules, America risks falling behind in the digital currency race. Ripple CEO Urges Congress to Act Fast as Stablecoins Erupt Worldwide Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse raised alarms on social media platform X Thursday, following the U.S. Senate’s failure to … Read more
Cryptocurrency markets have been experiencing a positive uptick, catalyzed by the resurgence of U.S. tech stocks and diminishing market uncertainties. The first quarter of the year was marked by volatility; however, a noticeable shift was observed in mid-second quarter. The Trump administration’s recent change in posture compared to April 2nd could potentially drive further gains … Read more
Strategy founder Michael Saylor says Bitcoin hasn’t reached $150,000 yet because holders without a long-term outlook have been selling off while a new cohort of investors are beginning to enter the market. “I think we’re going through a rotation right now,” Saylor said on the Coin Stories podcast with Natalie Brunell on May 9. The … Read more
BlockDAG’s X1 Miner Hits 1M Users While Chainlink Struggles & BNB ETF Gains Market Attention What if the quietest asset in your portfolio ends up outperforming the rest? The Chainlink (LINK) price continues to face resistance below $15 while whale interest cools, and VanEck’s BNB ETF filing brings fresh volume to Binance Coin. But in … Read more
The crypto and decentralized tech markets have undergone a clear shift in the past month. For most of the year, memecoins and speculative assets have been the darlings of the headlines. Now, utility-driven tokens are stepping into the spotlight—especially those tokens that exist at the intersection of AI and decentralized infrastructure. A few tokens are … Read more
The stablecoin law called “GENIUS Act”, which has been expected to be approved in the USA for a long time, was rejected by the US Senate. The GENIUS law was rejected in a critical vote with 48 “yes” and 49 “no” votes. US senators such as Senator Cynthia Lummis expressed disappointment over the rejection of … Read more
Key takeaways: ETH price rallied by 22% on May 8, but demand for spot ETH ETFs and derivatives remains muted. President Trump’s reversal on certain altcoins aligns with ETH’s renewed outlook. Ether (ETH) posted an impressive 29% gain between May 8 and May 9, likely marking the end of a 10-week bear market that bottomed … Read more
Explosive institutional demand and surging ETF inflows have shattered legacy market models, triggering a dramatic reversal from a top analyst and setting the stage for bitcoin’s next breakout. Massive Institutional Demand Forces Top Analyst to Flip on Bitcoin Bull Cycle Bitcoin’s resilience in recent weeks has prompted a sharp change in outlook from one of … Read more
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Sygnum, the Swiss- and Singapore-regulated digital-asset banking group, has ignited fresh debate over the pecking order of smart-contract platforms with the publication of its 8 May “Digital Nugget” commentary, pointedly titled Is Solana overtaking Ethereum? Solana Vs. Ethereum In the report, Sygnum’s … Read more