Crypto markets are deep red on Monday, with industry leader bitcoin sliding lower before a packed week of economic data. At press time, bitcoin BTC$68,470.69 traded near $68,200, down nearly 3% over 24 hours, with XRP XRP$1.4745, ether ETH$1,967.90, DOGE$0.1025 registering much bigger losses. Losses hit 85 of the top 100 tokens by market cap,
Zcash price is pressing against a key psychological level as privacy adoption quietly tightens supply. Summary Zcash is testing a major psychological level at $300, with price structure showing recovery but momentum not yet fully bullish. Privacy adoption is accelerating, as 30% of total ZEC supply now sits in shielded addresses, potentially tightening circulating float.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that Congress must move quickly to pass crypto legislation establishing clear federal rules for digital assets, urging lawmakers to deliver the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature this spring. Speaking on CNBC, Bessent was asked about the status of the proposed “Clarity Act” amid a recent
Aave is looking beyond traditional crypto lending as it explores a long-term strategy focused on financing solar energy and other real-world infrastructure. Summary Aave founder Stani Kulechov says tokenized solar assets could unlock faster, cheaper funding for clean energy. Aave plans to use solar-backed tokens as collateral to improve liquidity and capital recycling. The move targets
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio is warning the public about a surge in romance scams that target people through online relationships and often lead to financial loss, including requests for cryptocurrency payments. Summary The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio issued a Valentine’s
On-chain data shows a trader with a perfect record opened $94M Ethereum long ahead of a major announcement amid high market volatility. A high-profile Ethereum trader known for a flawless public trading record has opened a $94 million long position ahead of a major announcement. Blockchain data shows the position was established shortly before heightened
CZ denies Binance ever traded on BitMEX or booked 60,000 BTC in hedge profits during the March 2020 crash, calling the viral allegation “fake news” and technically impossible. Summary CZ responds to a viral post alleging Binance hedged client flow on BitMEX for over 60,000 BTC in profit during the March 2020 “Covid crash,” dismissing
Cardano is finally breaking down its walls. The network just announced a major integration with LayerZero, connecting it to more than 160 other blockchains and opening the door to roughly $80 billion in potential assets. On paper, that is huge. It means cross chain access, broader reach, and the possibility of real liquidity flowing in.
Bhutan has sold another 100 Bitcoin worth approximately $6.7 million, according to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, which flagged the transaction in a recent post. Summary Bhutan sold another 100 BTC worth about $6.7 million, marking its third consecutive week of Bitcoin transfers, according to Arkham Intelligence. On-chain data shows structured, repeated deposits to a
Apollo Global Management (APO) is moving deeper into crypto, striking a deal that could make the $938 billion asset manager a major token holder in a decentralized lending platform. The firm signed a cooperation agreement with the Morpho Association, the French non-profit organization behind the Morpho protocol, that allows Apollo and its affiliates to buy
