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The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC ($70,355.00 · Live)), is struggling around $70,000 amid the uncertainty and tension created by the US-Iran conflict. The war between the two countries has driven up oil prices, indirectly increasing inflation concerns. Analysts worry that inflation, which the US Federal Reserve (FED) has long been trying to bring down to its 2 percent target, may come under renewed upward pressure with this increase in energy prices. While there is talk at this point that the Fed might even raise interest rates in the face of inflation risk, there are differing opinions and expectations regarding the…
The XRP funding rate has been on the decline after the price hit its 2025 peak above 2025, and this trend has continued into the new year. Between February and March 2026, the XRP funding rate spent most of the time in the negative, and this speaks to how investors are currently viewing the cryptocurrency. Analyst Cryptoinsightuk points this out in a recent X post, alluding to what this could mean for the digital asset going forward. XRP Funding Rate Hasn’t Been This Low Since 2022 Cryptoinsightuk’s post highlights the interesting XRP trend, showing that in the last 39 days, 31 of…
The Ethereum price is showing signs of stabilization as large investors accumulate significant amounts of ETH from major cryptocurrency exchanges. Summary Whale wallets withdrew over 74,000 ETH ($155M) from Binance and Kraken. Ethereum price is consolidating near $2,050 after February’s sharp correction. A breakout above $2,200 resistance could signal the next bullish move for ETH. According to blockchain analytics shared by Lookonchain, a newly created wallet withdrew 11,629 Ethereum (ETH) worth about $23.7 million from Binance over the past two days. In a separate transaction, another whale wallet identified as 0x8E34 removed 63,324 ETH valued at roughly $131.2 million from…
Data from STRC.live and market trackers indicate that Michael Saylor’s bitcoin‑focused firm, Strategy, has purchased an estimated 1,200 BTC so far today via its preferred equity issuance. Yesterday, on March 10, Strategy’s Variable Rate Series A Preferred Stock (STRC) posted a record $409 million in daily trading volume, accompanied by 3% 30-day volatility and a one-month VWAP near $99.78, the highest sustained average since issuance. According to on‑chain indicators and STRC.live X posts, over 2000 bitcoin were accumulated that day, marking one of the largest one‑day buying events since the instrument’s launch and surpassing prior highs. Strategy, the world’s largest…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure On-chain data shows the Ethereum network has gone parabolic relative to other major blockchains in terms of growth in non-empty addresses. Ethereum Far Exceeds Other Top Cryptos In Total Amount Of Holders In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has compared the trend in the Total Amount Of Holders between Ethereum and other top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This indicator measures, as its name suggests, the total number of addresses present on a given network that are carrying a non-zero balance. When the value of…
Bloomberg reported Thursday that US prosecutors urged a federal judge to reject Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new criminal trial, arguing that the former FTX chief failed to meet the legal standard for a retrial.According to the report citing court documents, prosecutors said Bankman-Fried’s claim that new witnesses could undermine the government’s case does not meet the legal standard required to grant a retrial. Prosecutors reportedly argued that testimony cited by Bankman-Fried from former FTX executives Ryan Salame and Daniel Chapsky did not amount to newly discovered evidence because both men were known to the defense before the 2023 trial.The prosecutors’…
Oil is the single most vital commodity, wielding an overbearing influence on all corners of the global economy. This reality was made painfully clear by recent war-led oil price spikes above $100 a barrel and the resulting financial market jitters.Yet, for all its immense importance, the machinery powering global oil trading largely remains archaic. It is dominated by massive legacy exchanges, extensive paperwork, and high barriers to entry that can deter all but the largest players.Baron Lamarre, co-founder of the International Digital Exchange (INDEX) — a blockchain-based platform for tokenized oil, and identified as a former head of trading at…
Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration and commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments have…
Blockchain-based payment company Ripple has announced it aims to obtain a financial services license in Australia to accelerate its growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The company plans to obtain an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) by acquiring BC Payments Australia Pty Ltd. According to the announcement, if the acquisition, which is not yet finalized, goes through, Ripple will be able to offer its entire Ripple Payments infrastructure in Australia. This would allow the company to provide services such as customer onboarding, compliance, funding, currency trading, liquidity management, and payment distribution through a single integration. Companies currently using Ripple Payments…
Dear Reader, As I write this letter to you it is January 19th, 2026. I have been in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons for 31 days. One full month. I figure that is a milestone worthy of penning another letter to you. The time has simultaneously crawled at a snail’s pace and raced by quicker than I can understand. From day to day time moves unbearably slowly. The day crawls by, I feel as if I am walking through quicksand, every step an enormous effort. A minute feels like an hour, and hour feels like a day. But…