XRP posted a strong intraday advance, climbing roughly 6% to trade near $2.17 after breaking above a key resistance level. The move unfolded alongside a clear increase in trading activity, suggesting renewed conviction behind the advance rather than a short-lived spike. The price push above the $2.14 resistance area marked an important technical development, as this level had capped several prior upside attempts. Once cleared, momentum carried XRP toward the $2.17 region before some consolidation emerged. Volume expanded notably during the breakout, reinforcing the validity of the move and signaling active participation from larger market players. Institutional interest has remained…
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Ethereum’s staking landscape is witnessing a major shift as BitMine has increased its staked Ether holdings beyond 1.5 million ETH, placing the firm among the most influential participants in the network’s proof-of-stake system. The latest move highlights the growing role of large institutional treasuries in Ethereum’s long-term security and yield generation. BitMine recently staked an additional 186,560 ETH lifting its total staked balance to 1,530,784 ETH, currently valued at over $5 billion. This amount now accounts for around 4% of the total 36 million ETH staked on the Ethereum Beacon Chain, a notable share for a single entity. Lookonchain reported…
Tokenized stocks remain a nascent segment of crypto markets, but recent trading data shows activity is rapidly concentrating around a small number of centralized exchanges. As blockchain-based equities gain traction, Kraken and Bitget have emerged as early leaders, shaping liquidity and market structure while U.S.-based platforms remain sidelined by regulation. According to recent data onchain public equities now represent nearly $850 million in total value, with monthly trading volumes around $2.4 billion and more than 155,000 holders. Activity accelerated notably in the second half of 2025, signaling growing demand for blockchain-based access to traditional stocks and ETFs. Kraken was among…
Solana surged nearly 9%, reflecting renewed investor confidence as broader financial conditions turned supportive for risk assets. The move followed signs of cooling inflation, which eased pressure on bond yields and improved overall market liquidity. Lower inflation expectations reduced fears of prolonged monetary tightening, a backdrop that has historically favored cryptocurrencies. Political tensions surrounding central bank policy further added to volatility, encouraging traders to rotate into higher-beta assets like Solana. The rally was not isolated. Bitcoin climbed more than 4%, breaking above $95,000, while Ether advanced over 7%, confirming a broad-based recovery across major digital assets. Futures market data shows…
Stablecoin usage on fintech platform Revolut expanded rapidly in 2025, highlighting how digital dollars are moving beyond trading into real-world payments. Research estimates show a sharp rise in transaction volumes, signaling growing comfort among retail users with blockchain-based payments. Estimated data indicates that Revolut stablecoin payment volumes climbed 156% in 2025 to $10.5 billion. While stablecoins still represent a small share of overall platform activity, their proportion of total payments nearly doubled compared with the previous year. Analysts describe the trend as strong momentum rather than a one-off spike, pointing to sustained user adoption. Transaction data reveals that the $100…
US Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling on federal banking regulators to pause consideration of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application, arguing that the process should not move forward while President Donald Trump maintains financial ties to the crypto platform. In a formal letter sent Tuesday Warren asked the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to delay reviewing World Liberty’s bid for a national trust bank charter. She said the review should wait until Trump has fully eliminated financial conflicts of interest involving himself, his family, and the company. Warren described the situation as unprecedented in scale and seriousness,…
Bitcoin is gaining renewed momentum after pushing above $95,000, with analysts pointing to strong spot market demand as the main driver. The move has revived expectations of a run toward the psychological $100,000 level, a price point not seen since late last year. Recent price action suggests the rally is being powered by direct purchases of Bitcoin rather than leveraged derivatives. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin climbed nearly 5%, while more than $269 million in short positions were liquidated, forcing bearish traders to exit. This type of move is often viewed as healthier, as spot buying reflects real demand…
Retail investors sharply changed strategy following the October crypto market crash, retreating from altcoins and moving capital back into Bitcoin and Ether. The shift marked a clear turning point in market behavior after a year dominated by volatility and failed altcoin rallies. According to recent market data, the October 10 liquidation event accelerated a move that reversed a multi-year trend. Since 2022, retail traders had generally reduced exposure to major assets in favor of higher-risk altcoins. That pattern broke in 2025 as fears of contagion and a prolonged bear market grew. Retail investors quickly pivoted toward liquidity and resilience, favoring…
The US Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has set January 27 as the date for its markup hearing on the CLARITY Act, a proposed crypto market structure bill aimed at establishing clearer regulatory boundaries for the digital asset sector. According to the committee’s announcement the legislative text will be released on January 21, with the markup hearing following six days later. This schedule allows lawmakers and stakeholders time to review the bill before formal debate and amendments begin. The committee oversees the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), positioning it as a central player in shaping crypto oversight. A markup…
Bitcoin surged to a two-month high near $96,240, marking a decisive breakout after multiple failed attempts to clear the $94,500 resistance level. The move reflects a strong shift in market sentiment as bearish positions were forced to unwind. The rally triggered over $500 million in liquidations, largely driven by short sellers caught off guard by the sudden upside expansion. Derivatives data shows aggressive short covering, a classic sign of a short squeeze accelerating price action. This followed a rebound from oversold conditions, suggesting sellers had exhausted momentum. Altcoins Outperform as Risk Appetite Returns While Bitcoin led the breakout, altcoins outperformed,…