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 […]
3M BTC Added, Yet Selling at a Loss: What’s Going On With Bitcoin?
Bitcoin’s long-term holder (LTH) cohort is expanding steadily. According to Axel Adler Jr., LTH Realized Supply has climbed from 5.26 million BTC in January 2026 to 8.32 million BTC as of April 16, an addition of 3.06 million units over the past three months and a yearly rise from 4.35 million BTC. This metric tracks […]
Former UK Prime Minister sees economy on ‘very negative trajectory,’ indicates support for bitcoin
Truss criticized central banking and defended her mini-budget, suggesting bitcoin and a CPAC UK conference could help push for economic reform.
Sei (SEI) Falling Wedge Breakout Could Trigger a Strong Rally Toward $0.12
Sei (SEI) is moving in a consolidation phase with the bullish reversal in sight after breaking the upper boundary of the falling wedge pattern. According to CoinMarketCap, the SEI price has remained stable over the last 24 hours, but it has surged by 3.86% over the last week. At the time of writing, SEI is
XRP Price Volatility Falls to Multi-Year Lows, Setting Up a Potential Major Move
XRP price is trading just above $1.40, pinned in a $1.30–$1.45 range with almost nothing happening – and that’s exactly what makes this setup worth watching. The asset’s 30-day Realized Volatility Index has collapsed to approximately 0.42, its lowest reading since 2024, a quantifiable compression that historically precedes sharp directional moves rather than continued silence. […]