Mastercard Unveils Stablecoin Settlement Support Spanning 8 Blockchains, Including The XRP Ledger

Mastercard said Wednesday it plans to open its global card-settlement network to regulated stablecoins, a move designed to let card issuers and acquirers clear card transactions directly on-chain.  The company says the service will operate across eight different blockchains, extending on what it describes as “real-world utility” for digital assets. Alongside the expanded on-chain settlement… Continue reading Mastercard Unveils Stablecoin Settlement Support Spanning 8 Blockchains, Including The XRP Ledger

Crypto In 401(k)s: Senators Sanders, Warren Letter Warns $14 Trillion At Risk From DOL Proposal

Democrats in Congress are pressing back against a US Department of Labor (DOL) proposal that could significantly expand how Americans can use 401(k) retirement accounts—particularly by allowing allocations to crypto assets.  In a letter shared with The Guardian, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and House education and workforce committee ranking member Bobby Scott of… Continue reading Crypto In 401(k)s: Senators Sanders, Warren Letter Warns $14 Trillion At Risk From DOL Proposal

Perps Lift Crypto Stocks—Robinhood, Coinbase End Week In The Green After CFTC Move

Robinhood (HOOD) and Coinbase (COIN) ended the week’s final session in the green, with Robinhood’s stock leading the move as US regulators took steps that could expand the local market for crypto derivatives. Shares of Robinhood rose sharply, jumping about 11% on the day to close around $94 per share, which also marked the highest… Continue reading Perps Lift Crypto Stocks—Robinhood, Coinbase End Week In The Green After CFTC Move

Treasury Secretary Urges CLARITY Act Passage, Saying The US Should Be Home For Crypto

On Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, a bill that would provide the crypto industry with a regulatory framework and the long-awaited clarity it needs regarding the classification of digital assets.  Bessent Presses Lawmakers To Pass The CLARITY Act  In remarks at the White House, Bessent emphasized that the… Continue reading Treasury Secretary Urges CLARITY Act Passage, Saying The US Should Be Home For Crypto

Perfect Crypto Week In Texas: 6 Candidates Backed, 0 Misses—What To Track Next

Political efforts tied to the crypto industry scored another set of wins in Texas, strengthening the case that the sector’s influence in US politics remains strong under a more pro-digital asset administration.  According to reporting from Eleanor Terret of Crypto In America, the crypto industry went 6-for-6 backing winning candidates in the Texas primary runoffs… Continue reading Perfect Crypto Week In Texas: 6 Candidates Backed, 0 Misses—What To Track Next

CLARITY Act Clock Ticks Down: TD Cowen Says 2026 Passage Looks Less Likely–Here’s Why

The odds of the CLARITY Act becoming law this year are fading, according to TD Cowen, even after the bill cleared key legislative hurdles in the Senate.  While the measure successfully passed through the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Senate Banking Committee, a full Senate vote—and the final approval needed to send the bill to… Continue reading CLARITY Act Clock Ticks Down: TD Cowen Says 2026 Passage Looks Less Likely–Here’s Why

XRP, ETH, SOL, LINK Look Cheap—The Catalysts That Could Drive The Next Leg Up

A new report from market expert Sam Daodu argues that several large-cap cryptocurrencies, including XRP, are still “undervalued” relative to the activity and infrastructure building underneath them.  In Daodu’s view, the altcoin market hasn’t fully recovered from the drawdown that pushed crypto into bear territory—an environment where most major tokens have fallen much harder than… Continue reading XRP, ETH, SOL, LINK Look Cheap—The Catalysts That Could Drive The Next Leg Up

Key Volume Signals Are Driving XRP Momentum Amid Market Uncertainty

XRP is trading through another rough stretch alongside the wider crypto market, but the story beneath the price chart is not as quiet as the red candles show.  The entire crypto market has been down by over 5% in the past seven days, and the XRP price has also struggled to hold momentum, but the… Continue reading Key Volume Signals Are Driving XRP Momentum Amid Market Uncertainty

Hyperliquid ETFs Send HYPE Closer To All-Time Highs—Here’s What The Data Shows

Market analyst Aletheia released a report on Wednesday, taking a close look at the first six days of trading for Hyperliquid ETFs launched by 21Shares and Bitwise. The analysis focuses on how early inflows are stacking up across major crypto assets and what those moves may signal for demand going forward. First Six Days Under… Continue reading Hyperliquid ETFs Send HYPE Closer To All-Time Highs—Here’s What The Data Shows

Bitcoin LTH Supply Climbs Back To August 2025 Levels As 316K BTC Move Into Strong Hands

Bitcoin’s latest on-chain picture is beginning to look less like panic and more like patience. Data from CryptoQuant, highlighted by crypto analyst Darkfost, shows that long-term holder supply has climbed back to 15.26 million BTC, returning to a level last seen in August 2025.  The move comes at a sensitive point for Bitcoin, with the… Continue reading Bitcoin LTH Supply Climbs Back To August 2025 Levels As 316K BTC Move Into Strong Hands