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The U.S. government is active on the blockchain again, moving approximately $606,000 worth of bitcoin BTC$74,697.44 to Coinbase Prime.These are not just any coins. On-chain data suggests the transferred 8 BTC are linked to Ilya Lichtenstein, the man behind the decade-old hack of the OG exchange Bitfinex, according to data tracked by Arkham.Transfers to exchanges are often interpreted as a sign of potential selling pressure. However, that is not always the case and could also reflect routine wallet movements, custody changes, or other non-selling activity.These coins have destinationThe bitcoin tied to the Bitfinex hack, which saw Lichtenstein walk away with…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin has pushed back above $70,000 and is now testing resistance near $75,000, riding a wave of risk appetite that has sent equities sharply higher across global markets. The move looks straightforward on the surface — risk is on, assets are rallying, and Bitcoin is participating. But an XWIN Research Japan analysis argues that what is happening beneath the surface is considerably more interesting than a simple risk-on trade. The report begins with a warning dressed as reassurance. The VIX has declined back to pre-conflict levels, suggesting…

Raoul Pal says banks favor Ethereum for uptime, resilience, and scale as Wall Street explores blockchain infrastructure and tokenization. Large financial institutions are increasing their focus on blockchain infrastructure as digital assets gain traction. Industry participants are now examining which networks can meet strict operational demands. Recent discussions have pointed to Ethereum as a strong contender due to its established record. Wall Street Moves Toward Blockchain Infrastructure “Wall Street is moving Onchain. The question isn’t if. It’s which infrastructure wins,” Raoul Pal said. He spoke with Vivek Ventures and Danny Ryan from Etherealize. The discussion focused on Ethereum’s role in…

Bitcoin traded around $74,700 in Asian morning hours Friday, down 0.4% over 24 hours but still up 3.5% on the week, as a 10-day rally in global equities paused ahead of next week’s U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry.Ether gave back 1.4% to $2,327 but still leads the majors on the weekly tape at 6%, extending the outperformance that emerged earlier this week. XRP held $1.43 with a 6.4% weekly gain, solana ticked up 2.7% to $87.67, BNB added 0.7% to $629.89, and dogecoin was up 5.6% on the week at $0.0976. The MSCI All Country World Index closed at a record high…

XRP ETF activity is intensifying, and the numbers suggest institutional capital is beginning to engage more aggressively with the asset. A recent surge in trading volume across several XRP-linked exchange-traded funds has been highlighted by BankXRP, showing that activity across multiple issuers has expanded rapidly. XRP ETF Trading Activity Surges Past $26 Million Fresh trading data reveals a sharp increase in XRP ETF participation. According to figures shared by BankXRP, combined daily trading volume across XRP ETFs climbed to $26.02 million, marking a notable spike in activity across the sector. The largest share of this trading volume was captured by…

Missing Bitcoin at $0.04 still stings a little, doesn’t it? Today it trades around $74,299.65, up over 4.11% this week, and those early holders are probably smiling through every dip. For anyone still searching for the top crypto to invest in, the big question remains the same: Is there another opportunity that feels early enough to matter? That is exactly where BlockchainFX enters the conversation. While Bitcoin dominates headlines, BlockchainFX is quietly building momentum as a strong contender for the top crypto to invest in right now, thanks to its growing presale demand, real-world trading utility, and a platform designed…

Dogecoin is pushing higher on strong volume, but the move is still being driven more by positioning than underlying demand. The rally looks technically clean, yet the bigger question is whether it can sustain without broader participation returning.News Background• DOGE outperformed the broader crypto market, beating both bitcoin and ether as capital rotated into higher-beta assets during the session.• Despite the price strength, on-chain activity remains subdued, with daily active addresses trending lower. This suggests the move is being driven more by derivatives and short-term positioning than organic network demand.Price Action Summary• DOGE climbed from $0.093 to $0.098, breaking through…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Most investors tracking XRP are watching the wrong screen. XRP’s price action has struggled to show the scale of what has been building around Ripple, RLUSD, and the XRP Ledger. The price action is full of red monthly candles while a much broader institutional foundation is being assembled underneath it. That disconnect is what enthusiast X Finance Bull leaned on in a recent post on X. Recent developments from Ripple itself suggest that the claim is not as easy to dismiss as it once was. Ripple’s Story…

AI agents can now make secure card payments with user-defined limits using Mastercard’s authorization system. Artificial intelligence agents are steadily moving from simple assistants to tools capable of executing real financial actions. Payment networks and developers are now working to close that gap. A new collaboration between Mastercard and Crossmint aims to bring structured oversight into this emerging space. AI Agents Gain Mastercard Payment Access via Crossmint Integration Crossmint’s Lobster.cash is set to partner with Mastercard Agent Pay and Verifiable Intent, introducing a new way for AI agents to carry out payments. In a release, the setup is said to…

Momentum is building in Washington for the long-awaited CLARITY Act, with JPMorgan (JPM) pointing to signs that negotiations may be nearing a breakthrough.JPMorgan said discussions among lawmakers and regulators suggest the legislation is close to completion, with only a small number of issues still unresolved in a Wednesday report.One senior policy official noted that the list of contentious items has narrowed from roughly a dozen to just “2–3 issues,” while debate around stablecoin rewards is now “in a good place.”The CLARITY Act is designed to define how digital assets are regulated in the U.S., including how oversight is divided between…