Universal Blockchains Buckle Under Real-World Demands in 2026
General-purpose blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana fail most of the time to consider industry, specific disputes and regulatory requirements. The more companies are choosing blockchain solutions, the more the deficiencies of these networks become clear. Specialized layer 1s are now coming to the rescue, being state audit trail and regulatory compliance, oriented. Industry-Specific Disputes
Swift Partners with Chainlink to Drive Multi-Bank Digital Asset Settlement Solutions
Swift, in collaboration with BNP Paribas Securities Services, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Société Générale, FORGE, has completed a pioneering digital asset interoperability trial. The initiative demonstrated how Swift can coordinate tokenized asset transactions across multiple platforms. The trial focused on tokenized bonds, covering delivery-versus-payment settlement, interest payouts, and redemption events. Banks acted as paying agents, custodians,
XRP Price Prediction: 3 Quiet Catalysts Are Lining Up – Supercycle Starting?
XRP has started the year with some positive results and news, booking a 14% gain thus far in 2026. Three catalysts could favor a bullish XRP price prediction in the near term and could even set the stage for a “supercycle.” This week, Ripple announced that they secured two keys license to operate as a […]
Beware: New ‘DeadLock’ Ransomware Weaponizes Polygon Smart Contracts to Stay Invisible
Cybersecurity researchers are becoming interested in a newly discovered ransomware strain called DeadLock that abuses Polygon smart contracts to silently service its infrastructure and bypass conventional detection tools, as a recent report by threat intelligence firm Group-IB depicts. DeadLock, first observed in July 2025, has so far remained largely under the radar because it does […]
Pump.fun CEO to Call Low-Cap Gem to Test New ‘Callouts’ Feature — Is a 100x Incoming?
Pump.fun has rolled out a new social feature that is already stirring debate across Solana’s meme coin scene, after founder Alon Cohen said he would personally use it to “call” a low market cap token as a live test. The update arrives at a time when interest in ultra-low-cap launches remains high, even as volatility, […]
China’s Alibaba AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Shiba Inu and Bitcoin By the End of 2026
Alibaba’s mysterious new AI model, KIMI AI, a potential rival ChatGPT killer, predicts bold end-of-year forecasts for three major cryptocurrencies: XRP, Shiba Inu, and Bitcoin. According to the model, the return of a full-fledged bull market, particularly one backed by clear supportive U.S. regulation, could propel these assets to fresh all-time highs (ATHs) in the […]
Best Crypto to Buy Now January 15 – XRP, Dogecoin, Solana
Those looking to stockpile the best crypto ahead of the next bull run may have a limited window to do so at attractive prices. A more crypto-friendly U.S. administration has raised expectations that clearer rules could finally emerge. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s dominance of the total crypto market has diminished since summer. That means if altseason lands, […]
Zcash Surges Post-SEC Probe: Is a Fresh Yearly High on the Horizon?
Zcash (ZEC) is back on investors’ radar after U.S. regulators ended a long-running investigation into the Zcash Foundation without enforcement. The decision removes a key source of uncertainty that had followed the privacy-focused cryptocurrency since 2023. Related Reading: XRP Price Is Approaching A Key Decision Zone, But Structure Is Still Firmly Bullish Markets reacted quickly, […]
Bitcoin rally collapses at $97K as funding rate stalls, retail traders sit out
Bitcoin failed to hold $97,000 as its funding rate stalled and retail traders watched from the sidelines. Will TradFi reignite the rally to $100,000?
Robinhood CEO Warns US Crypto Regulation Lags with Staking Blocked in 4 States While EU Moves Ahead
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has openly criticized the slow progress of U.S. crypto regulations. He pointed out the lack of crypto staking in four local states, comparing it to the progress already made in the European Union with tokenized stocks. Tenev Urges America to Act on Crypto Regulation Speaking on social media, Tenev said that […]
Tokenization firms reject Coinbase’s crypto bill equities claims
While Coinbase said that the crypto market structure bill would essentially ban tokenized securities, companies in that sector say that’s not the case.
As Monero & PEPE Hit Roadblocks, BlockDAG Presale Reaches $443M; $0.003 Entry Could Net 1,566% ROI
The crypto market is seeing a clear divide in momentum. The Monero price is climbing steadily as derivatives activity picks up, keeping XMR on the radar for anyone hunting for the next crypto to explode. On the other hand, the latest Pepe coin news has turned quiet. While PEPE is holding onto its previous gains, […]