A new sidechain is bringing the power of Ethereum smart contracts to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This means developers can now build apps on XRPL using familiar Ethereum tools. A Collaborative Effort The project, called the XRPL EVM sidechain, is a team effort involving RippleX (Ripple’s R&D arm), Axelar Network, Common Prefix, and Peersyst Technology….
Bitcoin’s been on a rollercoaster lately, with lots of price swings and selling. This is happening because of all the uncertainty in the global economy. Things like political tension and unpredictable government decisions (especially from the US) are making investors nervous, and that nervousness is hitting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. A Buying Opportunity? Despite the chaos,…
Elon Musk’s playful hint about reviving Vine sent the crypto world into a frenzy. Meme coins went wild, but one project quietly stood out: Solaxy ($SOLX). It’s not just another meme coin; it’s aiming to be a major player in the Solana ecosystem. The Vine-Solana-Musk Meme Storm Musk’s comment about potentially bringing back Vine ignited…
A crypto analyst, known as Cheds, is predicting some price drops for popular cryptocurrencies. Let’s take a look at what he’s saying. Dogecoin’s Potential Plunge Cheds, who boasts a large following on X (formerly Twitter), believes Dogecoin (DOGE) could see a significant correction. He’s predicting a drop of around 33%, potentially taking DOGE down to…
Institutional investors are cautiously returning to the crypto market, pouring millions into altcoins after a period of significant outflows, according to CoinShares. A Week of Inflows Last week saw a total of $226 million in inflows into digital asset investment products. This marks a positive shift after a record-breaking outflow period. While Friday saw a…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has scrapped an old advisory that made it tough to list new cryptocurrency derivatives. This means it’s now easier for companies to offer these financial products. What’s a Crypto Derivative? A crypto derivative is basically a financial instrument whose value is tied to a cryptocurrency’s price. You can bet…
Circle, the company behind the popular USDC stablecoin, is gearing up for a major initial public offering (IPO) in April. This time, they’ve got some heavyweight backing. Banking Giants Join the Party According to reports, banking giants JPMorgan Chase and Citi are partnering with Circle for its IPO. These banks previously advised Coinbase before its…
The Trump family is making a big move into the cryptocurrency world, partnering with Hut 8, a major Bitcoin mining company, to create a new venture called American Bitcoin. A New Mining Company is Born Hut 8 is contributing most of its Bitcoin mining equipment in exchange for a significant stake (80%) in American Bitcoin….
Dogecoin is having a rough start to the year. It’s on track for its worst first quarter in seven years, with a whopping 46% loss. This raises concerns that it might repeat its disastrous 2018 performance. A Really Bad Quarter Data shows Dogecoin’s Q1 2025 loss is its first in three years. Compare this to…
Crypto markets saw a major pullback over the past two weeks, with investors withdrawing a whopping $1.2 billion from investment products. This follows a similar trend the previous week, indicating a growing sense of caution. Bitcoin Takes the Biggest Hit The biggest loser? Bitcoin, with a staggering $630 million pulled out. While some might think…
