BNB Chain Activates opBNB Fourier Hard Fork, Cutting Block Times in Half
BNB Chain’s Layer 2 network opBNB completed its Fourier mainnet hard fork on January 7 to cut block times in half. The upgrade marks a meaningful step in BNB Chain’s scaling push, improving transaction speed and reinforcing its position as one of the busiest blockchain ecosystems in terms of user activity. Fourier Hard Fork Halves […]
JP Morgan Extends JPM Coin to Canton Network in Major Blockchain Expansion
JP Morgan took a step to increase its activities in the digital assets by initiating the JPM Coin (JPMD) on the Canton Network. Once deployed on Base in November 2025, the token will operate on a second blockchain. The extension is a new step in the bank’s blockchain strategy aimed at regulated, institutional-quality payments. JPM
RAKBank Wins UAE Approval to Advance Dirham-Backed Stablecoin Plans
RAKBank is one step closer to launching a stablecoin pegged to the Dirham currency, thanks to the in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. This approval also makes possible the continued advancement of the “green” payment token linked directly to the UAE dirham as the money system of the future, on
Dogecoin (DOGE) Faces Brutal 14% February Price Test
Dogecoin (DOGE) is back in the news, but for different reasons than what bulls would like. DOGE is currently trading at $0.1468, which is putting pressure on the price over the short term. In the last 24 hours, DOGE has fallen nearly 4%. The trading volume is still quite high at $3.95 billion, which indicates
Dalio Warns Dollar Faces Long-Term Decline, Will Underperform Gold and Yuan – Is this Good For Crypto?
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warned that the US dollar faces sustained long-term weakness against gold and major currencies, with 2025 marking what Dalio believes to be a decisive shift in global capital flows. The dollar fell 39% against gold while declining 12% against the euro and 13% against the Swiss franc. “The biggest story […]
XRP Price Prediction: XRP Goes Live on Hyperliquid — Can DEX Volume Push Price Above $2.70?
XRP spot trading has launched on Hyperliquid through Flare’s blockchain interoperable smart contract, which debuted the FXRP/USDC pair on the perpetual DEX marketplace. The XRP price prediction suggests that Hyperliquid’s leading perpetual DEX volume could drive XRP’s price above $2.70 by the end of January. First XRP Exposure on Hyperliquid Expands Trading Options According to […]
Crypto Scam Kingpin Behind $15B Bitcoin Seizure Deported to China — What Happens Next?
Chinese authorities have taken custody of Chen Zhi, the businessman at the center of what U.S. officials describe as one of the largest crypto scam and money laundering operations ever uncovered. The move places the alleged kingpin behind a multibillion-dollar “pig butchering” network directly into China’s criminal justice system, raising questions about how Beijing will […]
Strategist Reveals What Will Drive XRP Price To $100 Per Coin
XRP has opened the year on a firm footing, reversing the bearish momentum that carried it through the closing weeks of last year. Interestingly, one strategist is already pushing the conversation far beyond near-term targets. In a recent post on the social media platform X, BarriC outlined a psychological roadmap that explains how XRP could […]
Senate Agriculture Committee to follow Banking panel in crypto vote next week: report
The Senate Agriculture Committee has previously released a discussion draft of its market structure legislation.
Ripple Prioritizes XRP Payment Innovation, Rejects IPO Route
Ripple has ruled out any IPO opportunities and will expand privately, by scaling XRP as a payment solution and encouraging the use of blockchains to corporations.
Babylon receives $15M from a16z Crypto to expand Bitcoin-native lending
The investment was made through the purchase of BABY tokens to support the development of Babylon’s trustless Bitcoin collateral infrastructure.
XRP Mirrors Gold’s Trajectory: What A Similar ATH Rally Would Mean
After enduring weeks of capitulation, sustained price declines, and overall market weakness last year, XRP is showing signs of a recovery. The cryptocurrency has rebounded above the $2.2 level after beginning the new year at a low of above $1.90. According to a crypto expert, XRP’s long-term outlook remains significantly bullish. He compares XRP’s projected […]