CME Group to expand with 24/7 crypto derivatives trading in 2026
Though planned for “early 2026,” the expansion in the CME Group’s trading services was still subject to regulatory review amid a US government shutdown with no end in sight. The…
European Central Bank picks tech partners for digital euro
The ECB said it had reached agreements with seven entities not yet involving “any payment” responsible for components of the digital euro, potentially launching in 2029. The European Central Bank…
DoubleZero protocol launches mainnet-beta for dedicated crypto communication
The DoubleZero network aims to reduce blockchain’s reliance on public internet infrastructure and its fundamental speed constraints. The DoubleZero protocol, a high-speed network of fiber-optic connections dedicated to serving high-throughput…
Early crypto gems: How to discover them first
Spot early crypto gems in 2025 with five key checks — builders, usage, liquidity, token design and security — to avoid exit liquidity traps. Builders: Look for active repositories, steady…
Standard Chartered-custodied AlloyX launches tokenized fund on Polygon
AlloyX debuts a tokenized money market fund on Polygon, merging bank-custodied assets with DeFi strategies amid growing demand for real-world assets. Tokenization infrastructure company AlloyX has launched a tokenized money…
Top 5 crypto traders to watch in 2025: From James Wynn to Machi Big Brother
From bold bets to painful losses, 2025’s top crypto traders show how narratives move markets. Know the risks before jumping in. The biggest traders in 2025 are moving markets not…
Citi Raises Bitcoin to $132K, Ethereum to $4.5K as ETF Flows Heat Up
TLDR: Citi predicts Bitcoin could reach $132K by year-end, with $181K over the next 12 months. Ethereum’s year-end forecast rises to $4,500, reflecting ETF inflows and staking adoption. Citi sees…
XRP Price Hovers at $2.98 as Bulls Probe $3.10 Breakout
XRP’s Price is hovering at $2.98 on Oct. 2, 2025—up 0.8% today—while traders test the rails between stubborn support and a tantalizing breakout band. XRP Charts Show Key Resistance as…
OpenAI Hits $500B Valuation After Employee Share Sale as AI Mania Accelerates
OpenAI hit a cool $500 billion valuation after a secondary stock sale, putting the San Francisco AI lab in rarefied company and on every investor’s speed dial. Half-Trillion Milestone: OpenAI’s…
USDe Nears $15B: Ethena’s Synthetic Dollar Muscles Into the Big Leagues
Ethena’s synthetic dollar is racing toward a $15 billion market cap, and the road signs all point to bigger ambitions ahead. Ethena’s USDe Market Cap Edges Higher USDe isn’t a…
Bitcoin.com Wallet Integrates Stellar Blockchain, Expanding Access to Fast, Low-Cost Payments and DeFi
Bitcoin.com, a global leader in onboarding millions to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency since 2015, today announced the launch of Stellar (XLM) and Stellar-based assets and DeFi protocols in the Bitcoin.com Wallet…
Hong Kong isn’t the loophole Chinese crypto firms think it is
China’s 2021 crypto ban remains intact, and lawyer Joshua Chu explains why supposed loopholes in Hong Kong and beyond are illusions that end in crackdowns. Chinas crypto ban has been…
Bitcoin’s next ‘explosive’ move targets $145K BTC price: Analysis
Bitcoin price consolidation after a powerful rally to record highs is normal, and the next leg up could push BTC toward $145,000, new analysis suggests. Key takeaways: Another Bitcoin price…
Spend your Bitcoin, don’t just hoard it
Hoarding Bitcoin kills adoption. Real monetary revolution requires spending it like money, not treating it as digital gold to never touch. Opinion by: Carel van Wyk, CEO of MoneyBadger “Hodl”…
Bitcoin on TV: How shows like South Park influence crypto
“South Park” is back to roasting crypto in its recent episode, but digital assets like Bitcoin have been a pop culture punchline for a long time. “South Park” extended its…