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XRP Open Interest Plunges 23% as Traders Unwind Leverage

XRP open interest on Binance alone dropped from $558 million in August to roughly $423 million now, the steepest slide of any exchange.

Celsius Estate sues BitMEX entities over alleged $490 Million liquidation scheme

The bankruptcy estate of crypto lender Celsius has filed a lawsuit against five companies tied to derivatives exchange BitMEX, alleging the platform e...

HTX Research Examines Stock-Linked Memecoins: A New Connection Between Equity Assets and Crypto Liquidity

Apia, Samoa, September 17 – HTX Research, the dedicated research arm of HTX, has released a new report titled Stock-Linked Memecoins: Issuance, Liquid...

Kraken Parent Payward to Launch US Onchain Perpetuals

Payward plans to launch the first regulated U.S. onchain perpetual futures markets using the Hyperliquid protocol. Regulatory framework and oversight ...

Bitcoin (BTC) Reacts to Fed Rate Hike: Analysts Split on What Comes Next

Bitcoin's reaction may depend less on this rate hike and more on whether the Fed continues tightening monetary policy.

CryptoQuant analysis suggests bear cycle return is unlikely despite macro headwinds

Despite macroeconomic challenges, improving Bitcoin network health suggests a reduced likelihood of a prolonged bear market. The post CryptoQuant anal...

Strategy’s trading volume surpasses Berkshire Hathaway’s, marking a new era for Bitcoin proxy stocks

The shift in trading dynamics highlights the growing influence of cryptocurrency on traditional markets, challenging established investment norms. The...

Russian drone strike on Tanzania-flagged ship kills one, injures three: Ukraine

The escalation in Black Sea tensions threatens commercial shipping and complicates Ukraine's strategic goals, impacting Crimea recapture odds. The pos...

Ripple adds XRP payments to Stripe and Coinbase’s x402 AI standard in new developer kit

Ripple's integration into AI payment protocols could significantly enhance XRP's role in automated transactions, boosting its utility and adoption. Th...

Ripple integrates XRP payments with Stripe and Tempo’s AI standard

Ripple's integration of XRP into AI-driven systems could accelerate its adoption, signaling a shift towards innovative financial solutions. The post R...

Solana and XRP spot ETFs see inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum face combined $520M in outflows

Institutional shifts towards smaller crypto ETFs like Solana and XRP may signal growing diversification and confidence in altcoins. The post Solana an...

OpenEden brings BNY high-yield bond fund to BNB Chain with RedStone

The integration of tokenized credit funds into DeFi could enhance liquidity and accessibility, potentially transforming traditional finance dynamics. ...

Bitcoin Survives First Fed Rate Hike in 3 Years, Zcash Explodes Again: Market Watch

Several altcoins have marked major gains today, which is rather unexpected given yesterday's rate hike and CLARITY Act's failure.

Henley & Partners: 290 people worldwide hold over $100M in crypto

The rise in crypto wealth concentration highlights the growing influence of digital assets on global financial landscapes and migration trends. The po...

Russian frigate fires flares at Danish helicopter, Copenhagen summons ambassador

The incident underscores rising military tensions in the Baltic, potentially increasing the risk of NATO-Russia conflict escalation. The post Russian ...

BlackRock ETF clients sell $110M worth of Ethereum as broader crypto fund outflows accelerate

Institutional crypto ETF outflows highlight market sensitivity to macroeconomic shifts, yet underlying demand suggests long-term resilience. The post ...

Two major crypto bills advance in House committees despite Senate setback

The advancement of crypto bills in the House may boost market confidence and signal a shift towards clearer U.S. crypto regulations. The post Two majo...

Russian forces target energy infrastructure in Sumy and Odesa overnight: Zelenskiy

The attacks on energy infrastructure highlight a strategy to undermine Ukraine's stability, potentially affecting future territorial conflicts. The po...

The Weekend $ACE's Liquidations Topped Bitcoin's. My Engine Wanted to Short the Aftermath. It Wasn't Allowed.

Base DeFi TVL hit a new all-time high of $5.7B

Base's DeFi growth signals increased investor confidence and could influence future token launch strategies and market dynamics. The post Base DeFi TV...

FCA Clears Crypto Rulebook, but UK Banks Can Still Block Transfers

The FCA has published final guidance defining which crypto businesses will need authorization under the U.K.’s incoming regulatory regime. The clarity...

BlackRock’s IBIT sees $144M in net outflows as bitcoin ETFs drop

Rising Treasury yields are prompting a shift away from risk assets like bitcoin ETFs, impacting market dynamics and investor strategies. The post Blac...

Anthropic priced above $2 trillion as markets eagerly await IPO filing

Anthropic's high valuation may spark concerns of overvaluation, influencing market cap predictions and investor sentiment in tech IPOs. The post Anthr...

Saylor’s buybacks boost Strategy’s STRC stock near $100 offering price

Saylor's buybacks highlight the potential for strategic interventions to stabilize stock prices, though market confidence varies over timeframes. The ...

How $230M in Crypto for Venezuelan Oil Vanished on USB Drives

Poland’s state energy company Orlen lost hundreds of millions of dollars after a covert plan to buy discounted Venezuelan crude using tether collapsed...

Nvidia CEO sees new AI compute demand from data centers testing frontier models

The rising AI compute demand from data centers could significantly boost AI infrastructure investments, impacting tech giants' growth trajectories. Th...

Dunamu partners with Kazakhstan’s Alatau City on digital finance push worth $6B

Dunamu's partnership with Alatau City could accelerate Central Asia's digital finance evolution, fostering regional fintech innovation and integration...

XRP’s 70% Breakout Had a Warning Sign: 85 Millionaire Wallets Moved First

XRP whales moved early as 85 new millionaire wallets appeared before the dramatic August breakout.

Lionel Messi extends record for most goals in finals to 36

Messi's unmatched finals goal record underscores his enduring impact and adaptability, solidifying his legacy across football's evolving landscape. Th...

Vitalik Buterin argues AI can enhance software security against hacking

AI, paired with formal verification, could revolutionize software security, reshaping trust models and enhancing blockchain resilience. The post Vital...