Ripple Labs and its executives have sold or distributed approximately 58.515 billion XRP tokens since the cryptocurrency’s launch in 2012, according to an analysis comparing original allocations with current on-chain holdings. Summary Current holdings data indicates that Ripple’s executives control approximately 41.485 billion XRP. XRP launched in 2012 with a fixed supply of 100 billion
Mesh Connect, a five-year-old crypto infrastructure startup, has vaulted to a $1 billion valuation after raising $75 million in a funding round that underscores growing momentum in crypto-based payments. Summary Mesh Connect, after just five years, boasts a $1 billion valuation after raising $75 million in VC. Dragonfly Capital led the effort. Mesh plans to
Gemini Trust Co., the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, said it will shut down its Nifty Gateway NFT marketplace, marking another retrenchment in the once-booming digital collectibles sector. Summary Gemini said Nifty Gateway helped introduce new creative experiences during the height of the NFT boom. Now, it’s coming to an end. The
Bitcoin traded lower on Tuesday even as traditional risk assets rallied, underscoring a growing divergence between crypto and broader markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency (BTC) slipped 0.6% to $87,700, lagging gains in equities and a renewed surge in gold. Summary Bitcoin slipped 0.6% to $87,700, lagging gains in equities and a renewed surge in gold.
Five crypto to sell as markets brace for the Federal Reserve decision, traders are reducing exposure to higher-risk crypto assets, focusing on capital preservation ahead of volatility. Summary Federal Reserve decisions often increase volatility across crypto markets. High-beta and speculative assets face elevated downside risk pre-announcement. Many traders de-risk before the event and reassess once
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As crypto markets regain momentum, DogeStaking offers XRP holders a way to earn predictable passive income through contract-based staking. Summary DogeStaking allows XRP and other crypto holders to earn automated staking rewards, up to
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As meme momentum cooled on Solana, traders began rotating profits into privacy-focused infrastructure, putting GhostWareOS and GHOST back on the radar. Summary GHOST surged roughly 300% from a local bottom in late January 2026
A US winter storm knocked Bitcoin hashrate to a 7‑month low as miners powered down to ease grid stress, even as BTC, ETH and SOL prices stayed relatively calm. Summary A powerful US winter storm drove Bitcoin hashrate down about 40% in two days to roughly 663 EH/s, before a rebound toward 854 EH/s. Miner
Animoca Brands Japan and RootstockLabs are working on a Bitcoin-native treasury product tailored for Japanese corporations. Summary Animoca Brands Japan and RootstockLabs have partnered to explore Bitcoin-based treasury tools for institutions. The initiative focuses on Bitcoin-native, on-chain financial infrastructure secured by Bitcoin’s proof-of-work. The move reflects growing corporate interest in managing Bitcoin beyond passive balance
On-chain predictions platform Polymarket has signed a multi-year deal with Major League Soccer in the United States to serve as its exclusive prediction market partner for key events. Summary Polymarket has signed a multi-year agreement with Major League Soccer to become the league’s exclusive prediction market partner. Polymarket’s 30-day trading volume was up over 42%.
