The pilot programs explore wholesale settlement between institutions and real-world use cases, along with stablecoin development and tokenized bank deposits.

It's shades of 2022, when any number of crypto platforms were forced to suspend withdrawals as prices crumbled.

Bitcoin price could still reach $150,000 by year-end, but several things must happen for BTC price to find its technical footing and spark a new bull run.

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A fugitive crypto scam operator Daren Li was sentenced in absentia to 20 years in prison and three years of supervised release for laundering more than $73 million stolen from American victims. Details of the Money Laundering Conspiracy A U.S. court has sentenced in absentia a dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis […]

The human brain is better at taking the imaginative leap to understand the unknown ... We should enjoy it for a couple more years.

Will Taylor, director of Crypto Insight UK, believes XRP has the potential to surpass Ethereum and even challenge Bitcoin. He bases his predictions on a "curveball" theory, linked to potential policy changes around stablecoins. Taylor highlights Mark Yusko's warning about government restrictions on private stablecoins, possibly favoring a CBDC version. Taylor argues that the XRP community anticipates these changes, positioning XRP favorably. He emphasizes Ripple's US presence and experience navigating regulatory challenges. Taylor also references Ray Dalio's comments about reduced transactional privacy and potential political risks. He urges traders to focus on probable market outcomes rather than desired ones. Taylor analyzes market structure, noting tight Bitcoin dominance and historical patterns with XRP outperformance. He observes aggressive XRP recovery volume compared to Ethereum and Bitcoin. Taylor points to upcoming events and significant liquidity concentrated above XRP's current price. He anticipates a quick reversal, potentially leading to substantial gains for XRP with Bitcoin hitting new highs and a decline in Bitcoin dominance. He envisions "crazy price action" for XRP if it benefits from this shift.

With so many other asset markets in rally mode, investors for the moment appear to have moved on from crypto.

Ault Capital Group has launched the public testnet of Ault Blockchain, a layer one (L1) network built for trading, settlement and institutional-grade onchain infrastructure. Ault Capital Group Launches Public Testnet for Institutional-Focused Ault Blockchain The Las Vegas-based firm, Ault Capital Group, disclosed to Bitcoin.com News that the release marks the first public version of the […]

Bitcoin volatility spiked on the back of surprisingly strong US nonfarm payrolls numbers, but traders retained $50,000 BTC price targets. Will a Federal Reserve interest rate decision lead to a bullish outcome?

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen says AI trading apps are like interns for now; soon they will be full time employees.

Moving away from overhyped GPU marketplaces and large AI model alternatives towards purpose-built, full-stack solutions is the goal.

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) delivered a rare all-green performance as bitcoin extended its inflow streak to three days. Ether, XRP, and solana funds also closed higher, signaling renewed investor confidence across major digital assets. Crypto ETFs See Inflows in All-Green Rally A wave of steady buying lifted crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into rare synchronized territory, […]

Ethereum ETF investors face a significantly worse entry point compared to Bitcoin ETF holders, as the current price is far below their average cost basis. Analyst James Seyffart noted that the Ethereum price has dropped, pushing the drawdown beyond 60%, similar to a 2025 low. Despite the decline, most ETF buyers haven't sold, demonstrating resilience. Recent data reveals net outflows from Ethereum ETFs, although the bleeding has slowed. Goldman Sachs has disclosed substantial crypto-related positions, including a large allocation to spot ether ETFs. They hold nearly as much ETH as Bitcoin, indicating strong interest in Ethereum. Binance founder CZ highlighted the contrast between crypto natives and bank investment strategies. MoonRock Capital's Simon Dedic sees Goldman's ETH holdings as very bullish, given their usual conservative approach. The traditional finance sector's increased exposure to Ethereum ETFs is apparent. At the time of this report, ETH was trading at $1,949.

BlackRock will make shares of its $2.2 billion tokenized U.S. Treasury fund tradable on the decentralized exchange Uniswap.

JPMorgan and Compass Point were among the sell-side teams trimming price targets on HOOD.

The EU plans to ban crypto transactions with Russia by shutting down all related channels, but analysts question whether the measure is fully enforceable.

A U.S. court sentenced the former CEO of defunct crypto firm Safemoon to 100 months in federal prison for defrauding investors. The CEO was also ordered to forfeit $7.5 million and two properties, with restitution to be determined later. Asset Forfeiture and Victim Restitution A U.S. court has sentenced the CEO of Safemoon, the defunct […]

Danske Bank said it is opening access to Bitcoin and Ether ETPs for self-directed clients after years of caution on crypto, citing rising customer demand and clearer EU rules.

Aptos (APT) dropped 4.1% and Binance Coin (BNB) fell 3.7%, leading the index lower.

The South Korean crypto exchange’s CEO Le Jae-won said the lack of proper controls led to the erroneous transfer of bitcoin worth more than $40 billion to customers. Most has been recovered.

Data observed across 66 corridors in Africa shows conversion costs from 1.5% to 19% in January, with competition driving pricing gaps.

The tokenized commodities market, particularly gold tokens, is experiencing rapid growth, increasing by over 50% in weeks. This surge has brought the sector's valuation to over six billion dollars, mainly driven by Tether's XAU₮ and Paxos's PAXG. Investors are increasingly using these tokens for easy access to gold ownership without physical storage complexities. Tether is expanding its initiative, investing in Gold.com to integrate XAU₮ for real-world gold purchases with stablecoins. This move aims to allow retail access to physical gold using crypto tools, potentially transforming bullion access. Analysts predict significant future growth, with Standard Chartered envisioning a $2 trillion real-world asset tokenization market by 2028. Tokenized gold could reach trillions in value, according to other analysts, due to fractional ownership and new trading infrastructure. However, regulatory clarity, trustworthy custody, and widespread investor demand are crucial for achieving these ambitious projections. The infrastructure of stablecoins and decentralized finance is facilitating this growth, offering lower trading barriers and easier custody for smaller investors. Fractional ownership is already viable, removing traditional vault requirements for owning gold. Building trust requires transparent audits, insured storage, and clear minting/redemption protocols to ensure security.

Sam Bankman-Fried seeks a new FTX trial, alleging DOJ witness pressure and citing a declaration disputing the prosecution’s insolvency claims, according to a new filing.

USAD is now live on the Aleo mainnet, introducing a digital dollar to a programmable layer one (L1) blockchain built with native transaction privacy. Digital Dollar USAD Now Available on Aleo Blockchain Paxos Labs and the Aleo Network Foundation announced the official launch of USAD on Feb. 3, marking what they describe as the first […]