XRP Price Sinks 7% as Crypto Liquidations Surge Past $1 Billion

XRP Price Sinks 7% as Crypto Liquidations Surge Past $1 Billion

XRP, the Ripple-linked cryptocurrency, came under sharp selling pressure over the past 24 hours, plunging roughly 7% and triggering heavy losses for bullish traders. The sudden downturn wiped out an estimated $70 million in XRP long positions, underscoring how quickly sentiment can reverse in an already fragile crypto market. At press time, XRP was trading … Read more

Europe’s Biggest Ethereum Conference Returns to Cannes

Europe’s Biggest Ethereum Conference Returns to Cannes

Europe’s biggest Ethereum conference is back again in Cannes, France. This time with an emphasis on institutional participation. The 9th edition of this conference is scheduled to be held this spring, from March 30. EthCC is Europe’s largest and longest-running Ethereum event, spanning four intense days combined with conferences, workshops, and networking events that are … Read more

Helix Crypto Mixer Case Puts $400 Million In Assets At Risk Of Forfeiture

Helix Crypto Mixer Case Puts $400 Million

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has finalized the forfeiture of more than $400 million in assets linked to darknet crypto mixer Helix. Prosecutors said the platform was used to launder proceeds from illegal online drug markets. In a statement released on Thursday, the DoJ said it obtained a court order last week granting the … Read more

Santiment: Million-XRP Wallets Rise as Price Lags

Santiment: Million-XRP Wallets Rise as Price Lags

The number of wallets holding at least 1 million XRP has been gradually increasing since the start of the new year, according to crypto analytics platform Santiment. This comes despite the asset’s price falling by 4% in 2026 as it remains under pressure at key technical levels. Crypto traders often track large-holder accumulation, using the … Read more

Ethereum Layer-2 MegaETH Mainnet Launch Set for February 9 After Stress Test

Ethereum Layer-2 MegaETH Mainnet Launch Set for February 9 After Stress Test

The Ethereum ecosystem is set to launch its much-awaited Layer-2 MegaETH high-performance network on February 9th. This marks a major milestone of a significant operational upgrade for the project that has gained a lot of traction in the scaling landscape. It is more than a network activation; it serves as a vital real-world stress test … Read more

BlockDAG Presale Extension At Discount Draws Scrutiny From Crypto Community

BlockDAG Presale Extension

Avoiding crypto scams is a fundamental safety practice that every enthusiast should follow. Spotting and avoiding red flags in crypto ventures and promotions is now critical, given the industry’s growing exposure to scams. BlockDAG, one of the newest cryptocurrency projects, has come under constant scrutiny and faced scam allegations due to its lack of structure … Read more

SEC Says Tokenized Assets are Securities First, Technology Second 

SEC Says Tokenized Assets are Securities First, Technology Second 

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported that putting a security on a blockchain will not change its legal status. SEC also added that a tokenized asset will face the same registration requirements as traditional instruments. It opined that if anything is acting like a stock, bond, or investment contract, then it is essential … Read more

Russia Plans 2027 Rollout For Strict Crypto Exchange Licensing Law

Crypto Exchange Licensing Law

Russia is preparing to overhaul its cryptocurrency market with a strict licensing regime for digital asset exchanges set to take effect on July 1, 2027, marking a decisive shift from years of regulatory ambiguity toward a tightly controlled, state-supervised framework. At the center of the initiative is the Bank of Russia (CBR), which has moved … Read more

UAE Central Bank Approves USDU Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Under New Rules

UAE Central Bank Approves USDU Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Under New Rules

On Thursday, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) approved Universal Digital International Limited’s USDU stablecoin under the central bank’s Payment Token Services Regulation (PTSR). Universal, a company regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), says USDU is the only stablecoin that is currently registered and … Read more

XRP Price Near $1.85 As Senate Weighs Market Structure Bill

XRP Price Near $1.85

The cryptocurrency landscape is undergoing major regulatory shifts with the introduction of the Market Structure Bill. Leading assets such as BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP stand to benefit from this evolving environment, potentially sparking a market rally. According to the latest report from Reuters, on Monday, the White House will meet banking and cryptocurrency industry … Read more