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_XRP funding rates on Binance flash extreme negative readings. Analysts weigh contrarian signals as price holds between $1.35 and $1.50._ XRP has been under pressure for months. The asset shed roughly 60% from its highs, yet something unusual is now showing up in the derivatives

Bitcoin is navigating a delicate chart landscape as traders weigh the risk of a protracted bear cycle against the possibility of a renewed bounce. After a March rally, market watchers say a sustained move higher will require a meaningful bullish catalyst to overcome persistent resistance and the wei

Predictors have turned bullish on Bitcoin's near-term price, suggesting a rise to $84,000 before a potential drop. However, analysts remain divided on sustainability, while sentiment for Ethereum is bearish, with expectations of a decline to $1,500.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is trading close to the support level of $0.05545, showing a recent decline but also potential for a 7.47% upside by March 2026. The price remains within established boundaries, facing key resistance at $0.055727. Future movements depend on breaking above resistance or falling below support.

XRP has rebounded to $1.39 after an 8.2% gain, following a significant liquidation event that targeted overleveraged long positions. Current support is at $1.27, with resistance at $1.43. Market dynamics suggest cautious bullish momentum may continue, while bearish pressure could emerge if resistance fails.

The NEAR Protocol's price surged 12.9% to $1.34, approaching resistance at $1.45, while maintaining a key support at $1.17. The short-term outlook hinges on breaking through $1.40, with potential for further gains or a pullback to $1.30.

Bitcoin Price Holds Above $71K Amid Rising Tensions Rising geopolitical tensions and steady ETF inflows are shaping crypto markets this week. Bitcoin trades above $71,000 while analysts assess risks tied to US-Iran hostilities. Meanwhile, capital flows into spot exchange-traded funds signal

_Western Union is launching USDPT, a new stablecoin on Solana, backed by 360,000 cash locations across 200+ countries worldwide._ Western Union is making a bold move into the stablecoin space. The global payments giant has announced USDPT, a new U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin built on Solana

In brief The son of a federal contractor was arrested and charged with stealing $46 million in crypto from the U.S. Marshals Service. The young man's father is the president of of a firm that provides "critical services" to the Justice Department. The alleged theft was first exposed by b

Over $587M liquidated in 24 hours as Bitcoin surged from about $64K to above $73K, triggering a massive short squeeze. CryptoQuant data tracking 2,000+ altcoins shows the market remains in Bitcoin season across major exchanges. Public Bitcoin miners holding over $8B in BTC are

HashKey Chain is launching Hong Kong's first real estate tokenization project, partnering with Delin Holdings and Asseto Finance to create compliant blockchain-based real estate assets. This initiative aims to modernize property investment and enhance regulatory compliance in the sector.

Fold, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin financial services firm, has removed a major liability from its balance sheet after eliminating $66.3 million in convertible debt. The move also released 521 Bitcoin previously pledged as collateral, giving the company direct access to assets that had been locked

Wietse Wind, founder of Xaman Wallet, warns XRP Wallet users about fake browser plugins claiming to be Xaman, urging them to report scams. He confirms no official plugins exist and stresses using only in-app support for safety. Wind also discusses solutions for locked-out XRPL accounts.

Bitcoin just ripped past $73,000 and $110 million in short positions got liquidated in a cascade that added over $100 billion to the crypto market in a matter of hours, and when the market moves this violently higher while the Fear and Greed Index sits at 10.  It means the people who

The SEC is clarifying how securities laws apply to crypto by submitting an interpretive framework for review, potentially introducing a token taxonomy to classify digital assets. This move aims to enhance regulatory oversight amid stalled legislation.

Bron has launched a "Digital Inheritance" feature for its self-custody wallets, allowing heirs access after the owner's death, with a six-month delay and pre-selected guardians for verification. This aims to prevent funded loss due to missing keys or phrases.