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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A quiet corner of the XRP Ledger is suddenly lighting up. After years of relatively flat activity, a specific transaction type, the AccountSet, is now spiking to levels never seen before, adding to a surge in on-chain usage across the network. The increase in activity is playing out alongside rising transaction counts, expanding wallet activity, and growing institutional involvement in 2026, hinting that something more structural may be taking shape. New Numbers On The XRP Ledger What was once a rarely used function has now turned into…
The crypto world is always moving, and finding the top crypto performers in 2026 often feels like hunting for a needle in a very wild haystack. With thousands of different tokens fighting for your attention, only a special few truly stand out. These winners combine solid foundations and real-world uses with momentum that is far more than just social media chatter. Whether you are a pro trader or just starting out, knowing what makes today’s market leaders tick is your best first move. We are diving into four specific projects that are dominating the conversation right now: BlockDAG, XRP, Ondo…
Carmine Agnello, the mob boss John Gotti’s grandson, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for defrauding the U.S. government’s Covid relief funding system out of $1.1 million, proceeds which he used to invest in crypto, the Department of Justice said.In a statement released Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Eastern District of New York office said Agnello fraudulently obtained multiple disaster relief loans from the government’s Small Business Administration (SBA) and used the funds in cryptocurrency investments.Gotti’s grandson “diverted [the proceeds] for his personal use, including by investing approximately $420,000 in a cryptocurrency business,” the attorney’s office said.The fraudster, who will…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin has crossed the 945,000 blocks milestone, putting it past the midway point to the next Halving event. Here’s how many blocks are still to go. Bitcoin Halving Will Occur At Block Height 1,050,000 The “Halving” is a predetermined event on the Bitcoin network that slashes the cryptocurrency’s block subsidy exactly in half. It’s periodic in nature, occurring every 210,000 blocks or about every four years. The last such event took place in 2024. Why did Satoshi write this feature into the blockchain’s code? The answer to…
Japan pilots tokenized JGB collateral as global markets race to digitize bond infrastructure and settlement systems. Japan is stepping up efforts to bring traditional finance onto blockchain rails. Financial institutions are testing new ways to move and manage collateral in real time. Government bonds sit at the center of this shift due to their role in global markets. Recent trials show growing alignment between regulators and private firms. Canton Network Powers Japan’s New Trial for Tokenized JGB Collateral Movement Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, owned by Japan Exchange Group, has started a blockchain trial with Mizuho, Nomura, and Digital Asset. The…
New York sued Coinbase and Gemini on Tuesday, becoming the latest state to argue that prediction market contracts dealing with sports, entertainment and elections are violating state gambling laws.According to the lawsuits, Coinbase and Gemini’s prediction market offerings are really unlicensed gambling products, pointing to how the companies advertised their prediction markets and their role as bookmakers on the platforms. The NYAG’s office also described the actual behavior of the prediction market platforms, describing users as “bettors” and saying that “each contract is a bet.” The suits also argued that the platforms allow people to place bets between the ages…
European banks move to launch a regulated euro stablecoin as policymakers push to reduce dollar dominance. European banks are moving closer to launching a regulated euro-backed stablecoin as competition with dollar-based tokens intensifies. A group of 12 institutions has now selected infrastructure partners and outlined a timeline. Regulatory alignment under MiCA remains central to the effort. Approval from Dutch authorities will determine the final rollout window. Qivalis Targets 2026 Launch of Regulated Euro Stablecoin With Fireblocks Support A consortium led by Qivalis has chosen digital asset infrastructure provider Fireblocks to support its planned euro stablecoin. The initiative targets institutional use…
April appears to be a lost cause for the crypto Clarity Act, but a U.S. Senate committee hearing sometime in May could keep the critical market structure legislation alive, as long as it can reach a final vote of the overall Senate by July, according to lobbyists and a lawmaker aide focusing on the market structure bill’s sluggish progress.The legislative calendar is running out of room for this year, but a Senate aide told CoinDesk that a potential new delay of a couple of weeks — allowing Republican Senator Thom Tillis to finish discussions with bankers over stablecoin-yield concerns —…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader has published a detailed Bitcoin chart analysis, pointing to a rare monthly Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) setup that has preceded major bull runs in BTC’s history. According to the analyst, Bitcoin is showing signs of repeating the same MACD, signaling a potential bullish turnaround ahead. He noted that the cryptocurrency’s bottom is not yet in, expecting another major price decline before an explosion to a new all-time high. Bitcoin Historical Cycle Patterns Signal Ongoing Reset Phase In an X post, Merlijn…
BitGo and Yuma open Bittensor subnet access as TAO price holds key $235 support and traders watch $264 breakout. Institutional access to Bittensor subnet tokens has taken a major step forward. BitGo announced a new partnership with Yuma Group to support staking and trading for subnet tokens on one platform. The move gives clients a secure way to manage exposure to the Bittensor ecosystem. It also comes as TAO price tests a major support zone after a sharp weekly decline. Barry Silbert, CEO of Yuma Group, called the partnership a big moment for subnet tokens. He said it marks a…