XRP had a weak start to 2026 from a market view, but activity on the XRP Ledger rose sharply during the same period, according to Messari’s State of XRP Q1 2026 report. Summary XRP price fell 27% in Q1, but XRPL daily transactions rose 35.3% to 2.48 million. RLUSD reached $340.3 million on XRPL, making…
Bitcoin’s price approaches $74,000 in an attempt to recover, while some altcoins post considerable daily gains. The cryptocurrency market continues into the weekend on a calmer note following what was surely a rather volatile week of trading. Bitcoin’s price is attempting to stabilize near an important short-term resistance area, while some altcoins are outperforming…
RAIN, the token linked to Rain Protocol, has come under scrutiny after crypto traders and on-chain investigator ZachXBT raised questions about its supply structure, liquidity activity and project links. Summary FabianoSolana claimed RAIN reached a $9B FDV while 81 wallets held nearly all supply. ZachXBT said RAIN deployer-linked wallets were active in Uni V3 liquidity…
Ethereum remains under pressure across higher and lower timeframes after failing to reclaim key resistance levels. The asset has broken below a multi-month bullish structure on the daily chart while continuing to trade inside a descending channel on the 4-hour timeframe. Meanwhile, sentiment data suggests that aggressive buyers remain largely absent. Ethereum Price Analysis: The…
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has outlined how the XRP Ledger could respond if a state-level attack targeted validators, node operators or core network infrastructure. Summary David Schwartz said XRPL could adapt if state pressure targeted validators or network operators. The plan points to Tor, I2P and reserve nodes as possible tools during extreme attacks….
Cardano price remains under pressure after the Cardano Foundation confirmed that its proposed Cardano Summit 2026 will not take place this year following failed treasury votes. Summary Cardano Summit 2026 was canceled after DReps rejected funding, adding fresh governance pressure around ADA. ADA traded near $0.236, below Ali’s $0.247 channel floor, keeping downside targets in…
Mary Daly says the Fed cannot restore price stability by “harming the economy,” underscoring a cautious stance on rates as inflation lingers above target. Summary San Francisco Fed’s Mary Daly stresses price stability remains “crucial” but warns against over-tightening Daly’s comments echo her earlier calls for “patience” and “deliberate calibration” on rate cuts Her stance…
GOP lawmakers in the US are increasingly investing in assets favored by Donald Trump. It appears that Bitcoin is no longer just a campaign talking point in DC – it’s becoming a very visible part of political investment portfolios in the circles close to President Donald Trump. Republican lawmakers have shifted their portfolios to…
Payouts.com co-founders say the future of agent payments combines stablecoin rails with programmable control layers built for enterprise trust. Summary Payouts.com CEO Leor Ceder says programmability, not wallets alone, will define which AI agents enterprises can trust by 2027. Co-founder Barak Hirchson lists five non-negotiable controls that make autonomous agent spending safe and auditable at…
Bitcoin’s price has steadied at slightly above $73K, while XLM extends weekly gains to 80%. The cryptocurrency market has steadied somewhat over the past 24 hours, following a painful correction that pushed Bitcoin and most large-cap altcoins lower during the week. However, Stellar (XLM) continues to be the clear outlier from the top alts,…
