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In brief Bitcoin dropped under $67,000 as Middle East tensions and rising yields pressured risk assets. Over $1.33 billion was liquidated this week, with heavy leveraged positions stacked between $70,000 to $75,000. Experts expect choppy near-term action with potential relief rally

The cryptocurrency market has lost more than $200 billion in total capitalization over the past few days. This comes on the back of a 7% drop in Bitcoin’s price, which also dragged down most altcoins. Ripple’s XRP is no exception. XRP Price Shaky Amid Global

While many investors are distracted by the sideways movement of established coins, the real wealth in 2026 is being built in the specialized niche of high-speed gaming infrastructure. The market has shifted from “hold and hope” to “utility and yield,” and projects that offer a functional

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival, set for April 20-23, 2026, will gather industry leaders and enthusiasts to explore innovation in Web3, AI, and finance, featuring key speakers and numerous events, solidifying its role in shaping Hong Kong's crypto landscape.

Over the past week, Bitcoin’s price action has remained weak, with repeated failures to reclaim levels above $70,000, leaving the asset consolidating between $66,000 and $68,000. The asset posted a slight uptick of 2% on Monday, as it traded above $67,700. Analysts warn that geopolitical

The Japanese yen has dropped to a 21-month low against the U.S. dollar, prompting potential intervention by the Bank of Japan. A significant ¥30 trillion exit from stocks and rising inflation, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, heightens market volatility and investor concerns.

President Trump announced discussions with a "new regime" in Iran while threatening to attack critical infrastructure if a deal isn't reached. This dual narrative impacted cryptocurrency markets, causing Bitcoin and Ether to rise despite ongoing overall losses.

Naver delays share swap deal with Dunamu as review process drags on The share swap deal between Naver Financial and Dunamu is being delayed by about an additional three months, as regulators continue to review competition and compliance issues related to cryptocurrency regulations. This development suggests the process has been prolonged and indicates ongoing uncertainties in the approval timeline.

David Schwartz, Ripple's former CTO, asserts that a higher XRP price enhances payment efficiency by reducing the token quantity needed for transactions. He argues this facilitates liquidity in Ripple's On-Demand model, though XRP struggles to regain the $2 level amid reduced network activity and market uncertainty.

Onchain commodity trading is proving it’s more than a short-term spike, but limited liquidity continues to hold the market back from competing with traditional venues. Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 market recorded a new all-time high on March 23, with roughly $5.4 billion in perpetual futures volume across c

India’s crypto exchange CoinDCX has announced a major cyber safety initiative called Digital Suraksha Network. This initiative comes after a shocking fraud case. Co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal were recently detained over a scam linked to a fake website. But the situation quickly chan

South Korea’s Naver Financial has pushed back the timeline for its planned share swap with Dunamu, the operator of crypto exchange Upbit, according to a regulatory filing posted on Monday.  In a filing with the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), the company said it expects to hold a shareholder v

The world’s largest asset manager continues to move aggressively into crypto. BlackRock now plans to hire a Managing Director of Digital Assets in New York. This role carries a salary of around $350,000 and signals a serious long-term commitment. The firm wants a leader who can shape its approach to

The story around Ethereum right now is a mix of big global events and strong institutional confidence.The market jumped after news that the U.S. and Iran might start peace talks, pushing the ETH price back over $2,000. However, the Ethereum Foundation locked up $46.2 million in ETH, showing th

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Michael Saylor’s reputation for buying Bitcoin near local highs is less a timing flaw than a function of how the treasury model works, according to Metaplanet Director of Bitcoin Strategy Dylan