Ripple Strengthens Global Payouts as MassPay Links to VISA Direct Rails in 2026
MassPay teaming up with Ripple and their joint work with VISA Direct shows how the payments industry is increasingly merging blockchain settlements with the well-established card networks. It also signals a bigger picture trend: financial technology companies are able to utilize the traditional payment methods without having Visa itself directly work with Ripple, in the
April Crypto Hacks Hit Record High as Exploit Losses Reach $651 Million
April recorded the highest number of cryptocurrency hacking incidents on record, reflecting a surge in security breaches across decentralized finance platforms. Data from DefiLlama highlighted an unusual spike in attack frequency, raising concerns over persistent vulnerabilities within the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem and its infrastructure. According to blockchain security firm CertiK, confirmed losses from crypto-related
Arbitrum DAO Launches Critical Recovery Plan for rsETH Collateral Shortfall in 2026
The Arbitrum DAO is taking steps to address the collateral shortage in KelpDAO’s rsETH through a governance proposal at the constitutional level. This move is a major example of DeFi cross-protocol coordination. Following the publication, the DAO is essentially initiating the release of 30,765.67 ETH that were frozen by the Arbitrum Security Council, to be
Bitcoin edges above $77,000, but institutional activity suggests downside hedging
BTC rises on steady volume and strong technical structure, but surging put interest and muted prediction market odds point to defensive positioning.
Coinbase’s new credit fund shows why banks are fighting stablecoin yield on the Clarity Act
While Washington attempts to navigate the stablecoin battle between banks and crypto companies over the Clarity Act, Coinbase has now announced the “Coinbase Stablecoin Credit Strategy” (CUSHY), targeting qualified investors and institutions with exposure to public, private, and opportunistic credit. The firm also said that it offers investors access to the structural alpha from tokenization, […]
Bitcoin Ended April With Biggest Monthly Gains in a Year: What’s Next?
The highly negative trading period for bitcoin, which lasted several consecutive months, ended in March and improved significantly in April as the asset posted its first double-digit price surge in almost a year. With Ethereum also ending the month well in the green, the question is now whether the leading digital assets can maintain their […]
Bitcoin seals best monthly gain in a year as S&P 500 hits fresh all-time high
Bitcoin finished April above $76,000 to preserve most of its monthly gains, but the S&P 500 stole the limelight with a trip back to record highs.
Coinbase Backed Clarity Act Advances: Tim Scott Eyeing Summer
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott is pushing the Coinbase backed Clarity Act toward a presidential signature by summer 2026. The committee markup is locked in this month, with over 100 industry groups now publicly demanding action. NEWS LAWMAKERS FAST-TRACK CLARITY ACT The U.S. Senator Tom Tillis says the CLARITY Act could hit committee markup […]
Bitcoin Spot CVD Surges 199% as Institutional Inflows Re-Accelerate
Bitcoin BTC Spot CVD, or Cumulative Volume Delta, exploded 199.1% over the prior week, climbing from $18.3 million to $54.8 million, a signal of aggressive spot-market buying. Parallel perpetual CVD rose 174.7% to $315.1 million, confirming the same directional pressure across both markets. ETF inflows are re-accelerating again after weeks of stagnation, providing the absorption […]
David Schwartz Challenges $10,000 XRP Theory With Simple Question
Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz pushed back against renewed claims that XRP could reach $10,000, arguing that the market itself already provides a reality check on such extreme price targets. In an exchange on X, Schwartz framed the issue less as a debate over belief and more as a question of rational capital allocation: if […]
Bithumb Wins Temporary Lifeline as Court Halts Six-Month Ban
A South Korean court has temporarily halted the six-month partial business suspension imposed on crypto exchange Bithumb, offering relief to the platform as it challenges regulatory action. The Seoul Administrative Court’s Second Administrative Division, led by Judge Gong Hyeon-jin, approved Bithumb’s request for a stay of execution on the same day it was filed, and […]
DOGE Weakens as Futures Market Overheats, 10% Pullback Warning Emerges
Dogecoin — DOGE, is showing early signs of pressure as futures activity heats up across the market. A CryptoQuant analyst recently opened a large short position, drawing attention to rising leverage in DOGE derivatives. Price action remains range-bound, but underlying data suggests growing instability. Traders now watch closely as sentiment shifts between cautious optimism and […]