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In brief BTQ Technologies released the first working implementation of BIP 360 on the Bitcoin Quantum testnet. The upgrade introduces quantum-resistant transaction structures and post-quantum signatures. BTQ says Bitcoin’s biggest barrier to quantum readiness is social consensus around an

The SEC’s approval of expedited listing standards for XRP and Solana ETFs marks one of the most significant regulatory shifts in crypto this year, according to CNBC, opening the door for institutional capital that has been sitting on the sidelines. For both tokens, the ruling removes years of

Some fresh projections have linked XRP’s future price to two major developments. The discussion now centers on whether Ripple’s network can grow large enough to justify a $1 trillion market cap. XRP currently sits near $93.4 billion in valuation, which means the path to that level would

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 3.75% with an 11-1 vote, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy. A lone dissent for a rate cut was noted, while projections indicate one cut in 2026 and 2027. The decision led to stock drops and a stronger dollar amidst concerns over inflation.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs just logged their first five day inflow streak of 2026, pulling in $767 million, and the same trend is showing with Ether products.  The shiba inu price prediction for 2026 shows steady growth from $3.6 billion, but the returns that made early SHIB holders millionaires

A California court dismissed Roger Metz's petition against an IRS summons for his financial records, citing failure to notify all necessary parties within 90 days. Another Coinbase user, James Harper, also claimed a rights violation but faced a similar dismissal, reinforcing IRS authority over user records.

Elon Musk, nicknamed "The DogeFather," revived interest in Dogecoin and Bitcoin with his latest meme on X. He highlighted Bitcoin's significance as a currency linked to energy, stirring excitement in the crypto community.

The European Central Bank is shifting from policy architecture to practical deployment planning for a potential digital euro. In a published call for industry expertise, the ECB opened two workstreams under its Rulebook Development Group to map how the digital euro would operate across ATMs,

Coinbase and EY-Parthenon interviewed 350 institutional crypto investors, revealing insights on market volatility, stablecoins, and the potential of tokenization. Most investors plan to increase digital asset allocations, emphasizing the role of regulation and competition in the stablecoin market.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure New forensic reports and leaked court documents show years of dollar payments from crypto Libra (LIBRA) lobbyist Mauricio Novelli to Javier Milei and his inner circle, well before the memecoin

The global crypto market has faced a decline, with a 4% dip in total market cap to $2.44T. Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped by 4.56% and 5.85%, respectively. Despite these declines, some cryptocurrencies saw significant gains, while DeFi and NFT metrics also fell.

Cardano is once again sitting at a level that has shaped its price history before, and that is drawing attention to what could happen next. The ADA price currently trades close to $0.28, which places it right inside a zone that has acted as a base for previous major moves. That positioning alone has

XRP is down more than 20% year-to-date despite a string of positive developments according to CoinDesk, including SEC commodity classification and multiple spot ETF launches now holding over $1 billion in assets. With XRP stuck in consolidation and large-cap tokens struggling to break higher, a

The SEC has approved Nasdaq's pilot for tokenized trading of select securities using blockchain, allowing trades to settle with tokens while maintaining existing market safeguards and conditions.

Ripple expanded payments in Brazil with banks using its network for cross-border and FX transactions. The company launched custody and tokenization services, supporting billions in on-chain asset issuance. Ripple plans a VASP license as RLUSD adoption grows across Brazilian exchanges and

A former exchange president has successfully closed a $35 million funding round for a new venture building institutional trading infrastructure spanning derivatives, equities, futures, and digital assets. This indicates a massive appetite for professional grade trading tools across the entire f

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Senator Tim Scott discussed the impact of digital asset legislation and the progress on the highly anticipated crypto market structure bill on Tuesday, revealing that a fresh draft could be ready by

Hyperliquid, a crypto-native derivatives platform, has launched perpetual contracts tied to the S&P 500, one of the world’s most widely followed benchmarks. The contracts allow traders to access the benchmark index 24/7, bypassing traditional market hours, and mark a growing trend of tokenising