Decentralized perpetual exchange Aster has announced a roadmap for the first half of 2026 that includes the launch of Aster Chain, a custom Layer-1 blockchain designed to support high-volume trading and expand the platform’s infrastructure, according to a company statement. Summary Aster Chain is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026, with internal
A new U.S. bank just flipped the script on traditional business payments: N3XT officially launched today, promising instant, programmable B2B payments in U.S. dollars any time of day—or night—leaving old-school banking hours in the dust. Summary N3XT is offering instant, programmable U.S. dollar payments for businesses worldwide, bypassing traditional banking delays. The platform allows clients
Bitcoin is pressing up against one of its most consequential resistance zones of the cycle, and popular crypto analyst Trader Mayne says the next few days will determine whether bulls reclaim momentum—or watch the rally stall into a lower high. Summary Bitcoin’s ability to clear the heavy confluence zone at $98K–$100K will dictate whether the
The XRP price retreated after hitting a crucial resistance level following Ripple Labs’ recent GTreasury acquisition. Summary The XRP price pulled back after hitting a crucial resistance level. Ripple Labs closed the $1 billion GTreasury buyout. All spot XRP ETFs are nearing the $1 billion asset milestone. Ripple (XRP) token retreated to a low of
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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana rebounds above $140, but investors eye utility-driven Remittix as a top contender for the next crypto adoption wave. Summary Solana rebounds above $140, but analysts say rising interest in utility projects like Remittix
American Bitcoin price (American Bitcoin Corp, NASDAQ) has spent the last 24 hours grinding higher in a volatile post-crash bounce, trading in a wide intraday range but ultimately sitting roughly mid-range after yesterday’s lock-up‑driven wipeout. Summary American Bitcoin price fell nearly 40% after pre‑merger private placement shares came unlocked and early investors sold. Eric Trump
A senior Kremlin adviser wants Russia’s crypto mining classified as an export, arguing tens of thousands of Bitcoins and import payments must be reflected in trade data. Summary Kremlin aide Maxim Oreshkin says mined crypto effectively flows abroad and should be recorded as an export impacting Russia’s balance of payments and FX market. Industry leaders
Ex-Citadel employees raised $17M for Fin, a stablecoin-based app offering instant, large-value cross-border transfers, positioning it as a user-friendly challenger to big banks. Summary Ex-Citadel employees Ian Krotinsky and Aashiq Dheeraj secured $17 million led by Pantera, with Sequoia and Samsung Next backing Fin. Fin uses stablecoin rails for near-instant, lower-fee transfers between users, bank
Brian Armstrong and Larry Fink debate Bitcoin, tokenization, regulation and AI, sketching a crypto‑infused, tech‑driven future for global finance. Summary Fink recasts Bitcoin as “an asset of fear” and a long‑term hedge, while Armstrong dismisses the Buffett‑Munger “zero” thesis. Both see 2025 as a regulatory turning point, with U.S. law shifting crypto from gray zone
