Glassnode data shows XRP has surged 500% in nine months, with 93.92% of tokens profitable. NUPL data highlights increased risk, showing patterns that have previously preceded major downturns. Some forecasts still see XRP reaching US$6.50 (AU$9.98) in the months ahead. XRP’s price has surged to US$3.11 (AU$4.77), putting 93.92% ofContinue Reading

The US Treasury has today opened a consultation seeking public feedback on how to best mitigate the risks of illicit financial activity associated with digital assets. One of the Treasury’s proposed solutions is embedding digital ID checks into DeFi smart contracts, easing compliance but also raising concerns around government surveillance.Continue Reading

Steven McClurg, the CEO of Canary Capital, predicts that Bitcoin has a better than 50% chance of reaching $140,000 to $150,000 this year, before a potential bear market in 2026. He attributes the rally to strong institutional demand, with major players like sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies showing interestContinue Reading

According to Google Trends, search interest for “altcoin” and “Ethereum” has hit multi-year highs, with altcoin searches at a five-year peak and Ethereum searches at a two-year peak. This surge in retail interest coincides with a dip in Bitcoin’s dominance, which has historically signaled the start of a broader altcoinContinue Reading

Bitcoin reached an all-time high of US$124,457 on Thursday before experiencing a sharp 5% drop to US$117,477 within hours on Friday morning. The price correction occurred after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in a CNBC interview that America wouldn’t purchase Bitcoin for its strategic treasury. Crypto commentators criticised theContinue Reading

Garantex, Grinex, and executives face sanctions for allegedly processing over US$100 million (AU$153.97M) in illicit cryptocurrency. The exchange reportedly moved hundreds of millions in criminal proceeds linked to hacking, ransomware, terrorism, and drug trafficking. A7A5 stablecoin issuer Old Vector and subsidiaries were sanctioned, connected to Promsvyazbank and other sanctioned RussianContinue Reading

Bitwise CIO, Matt Hougan, said the market is underestimating four key catalysts which he believes will drive crypto prices to new heights in coming months. These catalysts are: governments stockpiling Bitcoin; crypto friendly monetary policy out of the US; accelerating institutional investment in crypto; and a potential resurgence of ICOs.Continue Reading