US Banks Report $5.6 Billion Losses as Charge-Offs Surge and Debt Hits Record High
US banks reported billions of dollars in loan losses during the first quarter of 2026, highlighting growing pressure on consumers as credit card debt climbs to a record high. Based on the latest reports, JPMorgan Chase recorded $2.3 billion worth of net charge-offs, whereas Citibank has $2.2 billion worth of net credit losses. At the
Analyst Says Bitcoin Is Going To $170,000: Here’s When To Buy And When To Sell
Crypto analyst Hanzo has predicted that Bitcoin will rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $170,000 in the next bull run. He also revealed what level investors should look to buy BTC in this bear market as they target this potential rally to $170,000. Bitcoin To Rally To $170,000 In Next Bull Run In […]
3 Promising Altcoins for Huge Gains — POL, LINK, and DOT
Crypto investors continue searching for projects with strong long-term potential. Some altcoins now stand out due to real use cases and growing ecosystems. These projects focus on solving key blockchain challenges like speed, data access, and interoperability. Polygon, Chainlink, and Polkadot each offer unique value in this space. Strong fundamentals and active development place these […]
Zondacrypto under fire as Poland’s prime minister links exchange to legislative interference
The company also disclosed a 4,500 BTC wallet that it can’t access due to missing private keys linked to a former CEO, who’s now missing.
Circle Launches USDC Bridge via CCTP, Streamlining Cross-Chain Transfers
Circle, an American stablecoin issuing company, has launched the USDC Bridge as a solution to provide simplicity, transparency, and usability when transferring its token across different blockchain networks. The newly introduced platform runs on the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) developed by Circle and is oriented at providing an improved experience for transferring USDC assets across
SEC Gives Some Self-Custody Crypto Apps 5 Years to Sort Out Broker Licensing
The SEC Division of Trading and Markets published a staff statement, telling certain wallet-linked crypto trading apps they can operate without a broker-dealer license – for now – as long as they function as neutral software and stay out of the business of actually moving your money. The detail most headlines are missing, though, is […]
Worldcoin Drops 10% Even As Sam Altman Doubles Down On Human ID Tech
Worldcoin’s growing list of corporate partners got longer on Friday — and so did the questions surrounding it. Big Names, Bigger Ambitions Zoom and DocuSign are the latest companies to adopt World’s identity verification system, joining a growing roster of mainstream platforms built around the iris-scanning technology backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Dating app […]
Bitcoin now has just 4 days before ceasefire deadline risks price reversal with Hormuz closed again
Iran’s Friday announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened during the current ceasefire triggered one of the sharpest oil reversals of the year. Brent crude fell 12.95% to $86.52, and WTI dropped 14.26% to $81.19, both their lowest levels since Mar. 11 and the largest single-day declines since Apr. 8. US stocks surged, […]
Bitcoin ‘plebs eat first’ mining pool Parasite finds its second BTC block
Parasite Pool, which pays 1 BTC to the block finder and splits the rest among all participants, mined block 945,601 on Friday, about 48 days after its first.
Wrapped XRP goes live on Solana, broadening DeFi access for Ripple-linked token
Wrapped XRP on Solana lets XRP holders access Jupiter, Phantom, and Meteora without selling the asset, the latest step in Hex Trust’s multi-chain wXRP rollout first announced in December.
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin warns of the dangers of AI being controlled by a few big tech firms
In an interview with CoinDesk, the Ethereum co-founder spoke also about Ethereum’s evolution through MetaMask, stablecoins and tokenization, while downplaying quantum computing as a long-term, manageable issue.
Next Crypto Breakout: 3 Altcoins Poised for Massive Upside
The crypto market continues to shift as traders search for the next breakout opportunity. Some altcoins now show renewed strength after periods of low activity or heavy decline. Price action, volume, and market narratives all point toward select projects gaining traction again. Chiliz, Monero, and Cosmos each present unique setups backed by strong momentum. These […]