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Cardano and Solana entered 2026 under very different conditions. Solana (SOL) price sits near $83, and the network continues to rank among the most active chains in crypto. Cardano (ADA) price trades near $0.26, a level that places it far below previous highs yet close to long term support

A new proposed XRPL sidechain would create American-style options and 200x leverage directly in the XRP Ledger system. It will be designed with a trustless cross-chain bridge, as well as support for webAuthn passkeys that are signed by the current XRPL validator network. A new proposal for a

MARA Holdings revised its policy to allow sales of existing Bitcoin reserves starting in 2026, while also reporting significant losses from trading and lending despite earning $32.1 million in interest. The company retains 53,822 BTC, having adjusted its strategy to enhance treasury flexibility amid market volatility.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted mixed trading flows on Tuesday, reflecting a nuanced backdrop for the U.S. ETF market as investors weighed short-term liquidity against broader risk-off sentiment. Data from SoSoValue showed that overall spot BTC ETFs drew a net inflow of $225.2 million, highlighting

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure After hitting an all-time high of $291 back in January 2025, Solana has begun what has been a year of steady declines. While there have been some relief bounces along the way, the main direction has

RippleX's J. Ayo Akinyele outlined post-bug measures for improving XRPL security, emphasizing AI integration in development processes to enhance protective mechanisms and audit standards, ensuring safer transaction handling and system resilience.

As investors weigh where the flagship cryptocurrency stands in 2026, VanEck’s chief executive says the market is likely near a bottom of its long-running cyclical pattern. The four-year cycle has framed price moves for years, with the reward halving compressing supply and influencing sentiment.

Indiana's House Bill 1042 enhances user rights for cryptocurrency by preventing discriminatory taxes and allowing self-custody of digital assets. This legislation fosters institutional adoption and signals a positive shift in governmental attitudes towards crypto, promoting innovation and market stability.

A16z Crypto – the Web3 investment branch of the leading venture capital fund Andreessen Horowitz – has criticized the widespread but inaccurate use of the term “ZK” within the developer community in a recent blog post introducing Jolt zkVM. According to the article, “most zkVMs in reality are not fully zero-knowledge and often rely on simplified assumptions or partial proofs, which can lead to misconceptions about their security and privacy guarantees.”

BloFin Exchange has partnered with CoinTracking to simplify crypto tax reporting for users, allowing automatic data import, country-specific reports, and a 10% service discount. This integration aims to streamline administrative tasks, enhance user satisfaction, and strengthen consumer trust.

A lot can change fast when a coin sits near $0.10 and the conversation turns into simple math. 20,000 Hedera (HBAR) tokens sit close to $2,000 at that price. The bigger question sits one step ahead. What does HBAR price need to do by 2026 for that stack to feel meaningful. A breakdown from

Pi Network faces selling pressure as Core Team moves tokens, limiting price recovery potential. Ongoing network upgrade aims to improve speed, security, and developer tools for Pi. Key levels near $0.20 and $0.15 will determine short-term price direction and momentum. Pi Coin has

Juicyway picked Aptos for cross-border settlements after processing over $3 billion in transaction volume across Africa. Aptos enables Juicyway to settle payments in seconds with stablecoins and lower costs than traditional banking networks. Aptos has become the settlement infrastructure for

_Trump warns banks are blocking stablecoin rewards and the Clarity Act, risking U.S. crypto leadership as debate grows over deposit safety._ A fresh war is brewing between the White House and Wall Street. President Donald Trump has gone public with sharp criticism of major U.S. banks.  He

Research by the Bitcoin Policy Research Institute shows that among 36 AI models, most AI agents prefer Bitcoin in economic activities, with 79.1% choosing Bitcoin in long-term value preservation scenarios, while fiat currencies are less favored. Stablecoins are more popular in real-time payment scenarios (53.2%). There are significant differences in Bitcoin preferences among different vendors, and the influence of training data on the results should be interpreted with caution.

The 2026 U.S. midterm election primaries have begun, with the crypto industry actively investing $288 million to promote legislation for the CLARITY Act. Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas have become key battlegrounds, aiming to ensure Congress supports the development of cryptocurrencies. Trump's support will influence the enforcement of crypto policies; if the primary results are unfavorable, there may be resistance to the crypto vision.

The Korean stock market plummeted due to Middle East conflicts, with both KOSPI and KOSDAQ dropping over 10%, triggering a circuit breaker and marking the worst single-day performance in 2024. South Korea relies on imports for 94% of its oil, with 75% coming from the Middle East, causing panic. Global market capitalization evaporated by $3.2 trillion in four days, crude oil prices surged significantly, and the impact spread to other markets.

Justin Sun highlights a shift from hype to utility in blockchain, with AI agents driving real demand. TRON leads in revenue and transaction activity, outperforming competitors. While optimism exists, some critics question TRON's visibility in innovation. The focus is now on quantifiable success, with AI emerging as a key factor in blockchain's evolution.