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Vitalik Buterin calls ETH-backed algorithmic stablecoins “true DeFi,” moving counterparty risk to market makers. USDC-based DeFi models face criticism for centralization and reliance on custodians, limiting decentralization. The White House will discuss stablecoi

BlackRock’s BUIDL token hits Uniswap, letting institutions trade on DeFi with smart contracts for faster, transparent trades. Early access is limited to qualified buyers and select market makers, testing DeFi adoption for large asset managers. The deal signals growing Wall Street

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum’s (ETH) latest price crash is triggering aggressive capital rotation from institutional investors positioning around perceived value zones. Fresh on-chain tracking shows large ETH

It is still early 2026, yet the market is showing both renewed opportunity and sharp swings. Well-known cryptocurrencies are finding support after recent whale activity, while presale projects are attracting large inflows of capital. This mix of recovery and early-stage growth is shaping investor

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In brief Coinbase stock is down 34% so far in 2026 as Bitcoin and other assets lose value. The firm will report earnings Thursday, and has asked analysts for questions in advance. Analysts have recently slashed their COIN price targets, but remain optimistic. Recent crypto market

Tokenized gold was supposed to be one of crypto’s easiest wins. The pitch was bring real-world gold onto the blockchain, trade it anytime, and skip the traditional barriers.  Tokens like PAXG and XAUT were built to do exactly that, giving crypto users exposure to gold without leaving the

SHIB avoided any significant volatility, and therefore, was within the range of support and resistance of $0.056029 and $0.056389, respectively. Price increased by 2.3 percent over 24 hours, it never broke the support but it did not breach resistance. SHIB has registered small profits

XRP was traded at $1.41 with a decline of 2.0% on a daily basis and converged between strong buy and sell aids. Short-term consolidation was adhered to as price action remained trapped between support and resistance at $1.42 and $1.46 respectively. Downside structure consists of

Ethereum's price has dropped to $1,976, falling below major holders' cost basis. Despite this, whale accumulation has intensified since June 2025, reflecting strong conviction in future price increases, with market volatility continuing.

Ray Dalio warns that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are appealing to governments not only for efficiency but primarily for increased control, threatening financial privacy and posing risks to global investors.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Changpeng “CZ” Zhao says his path to crypto wealth started far from trading floors or VC circuits in a Shanghai poker game where a friend told him to take Bitcoin seriously, and a second friend

Robinhood launched a public Ethereum Layer 2 testnet built on Arbitrum ahead of a planned mainnet release. The chain targets tokenized real world assets lending and perps with Ethereum compatible developer tools. Early integrations include Chainlink LayerZero and Alchemy as developers test

In brief House Democrats accused SEC Chair Paul Atkins of eroding trust in both the agency and the crypto industry. During a hearing before a House committee, lawmakers highlighted the SEC’s dismissal of crypto cases with ties to the Trump family. As crypto markets lose over $1 trillion i