“If you had to point to one reason [crypto prediction markets] are able to come back to the US, you have to point to the Trump administration,” says Zach Hamilton, founder of crypto startup Sarcophagus, in an interview with WIRED. “Donald Trump. I mean, that’s it.” Even before the arrival of Truth Predict, the Trump…
Ripple is accelerating blockchain innovation through a powerful academic expansion, launching a new XRPL Hub, stablecoin-backed grants, and an elite Advisory Council to unite research, regulation, and real-world fintech applications in a globally connected ecosystem. Ripple Deepens Academic Ties With New XRPL Hub and Stablecoin-Funded Grants Ripple Labs Inc. announced on Oct. 27 that it…
Whale outflows of UNI from Binance hit a three-month high. Uniswap’s native token, UNI, kicked off the month trading near $7.50 and held steady for the first couple of weeks before a sharp mid-month drop sent it below $6.50. Since then, the asset has been trying to regain its footing, mainly hovering between $6…
Sui sits at $3.45, down 35% from January highs. Critics cite weak traction, while Pal insists adoption is accelerating. Real Vision co-founder Raoul Pal has stirred debate after sharing his thesis on the current market cycle. According to him, Ethereum (ETH) is set to outperform Bitcoin (BTC), while Solana (SOL) could eclipse Ethereum, and…
By 2025, Bitcoin mining will have evolved from a complex, hardware-intensive process into a smart and accessible way for everyday users to earn passive income. Thanks to the rise of cloud mining and mobile Bitcoin mining apps, anyone can now start earning BTC rewards daily — directly from their phone or laptop, without buying expensive…
After two days full of live demos and pitches, it’s time to announce the five finalists at this year’s Startup Battlefield. These finalists were selected from an initial pool of thousands of applicants, with TechCrunch’s editorial team narrowing the field down to the 200 companies that all joined us here at Disrupt, with the Top…
Four years after banning digital assets mining and transactions, China has quietly become one of the world’s biggest bitcoin mining centers. Despite the 2021 ban, new data from Luxor’s Global Hashrate Map shows China now accounts for 14.06% of Bitcoin’s total hashrate, with 145 exahashes per second (EH/s), third in the world behind the U.S….
Tether Gold now represents over $2 billion in value, cementing its role as a foundational asset that merges the security of physical bullion with the operational ease of a digital token for a new class of investor. On Oct. 28, stablecoin giant Tether announced that its Tether Gold token (XAUT) has surged past a $2…
Sui tops unlocks with $161M (1.2% supply), while SVL is set to release nearly 19% of its supply worth $37M. Crypto markets are preparing for a wave of selling pressure as more than $998 million worth of token unlocks hit circulation between August 25 and August 31, according to data from Tokenomist. The largest…
Over the past few years, the sustained rise of Bitcoin and Dogecoin has reignited global interest in cloud mining. More users are turning to legal and transparent mining platforms to earn passive crypto income — without buying expensive hardware or paying high electricity bills. In 2025, the industry has entered a new phase — regulations…
