David Schwartz addressed the resurging controversy on X
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has pushed back against a resurfaced 2017 post in which he said XRP could not stay “dirt cheap,” rejecting the community’s reading of it as a price guarantee and separately dismissing claims that Ripple holds…
Middle East conflict impacts global economy, Bitcoin holds above $68K
## Market Snapshot Bitcoin Price Above on May 2 is priced at 99.9% YES, unchanged from the previous 24 hours. The market suggests a high likelihood of Bitcoin staying above $68,000, despite geopolitical tensions. ## Key Takeaways – The ongoing…
XRP at a Breaking Point: Crash to $1 or Rally to $1.8 Next?
Popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez has doubled down on a recent prediction of his that the popular cross-border token could be on the verge of a more profound breakout. XRP has remained sluggish over the past few weeks, and even…
Kashkari tempers hopes for 2026 cuts as war muddies inflation path
Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari has shifted from penciling in one or two 2026 cuts to a data‑dependent stance as the Iran war and higher oil muddy the inflation path. Summary Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says he had expected…
Crypto Funds Pull in $1.2B as Bitcoin Rally Revives Institutional Demand
Institutional demand pushed crypto funds higher, but caution lingers as markets looked toward the April FOMC decision for direction. Investment products tied to digital assets saw $1.2 billion in inflows after extending their run to four consecutive positive weeks….
XRP and SOL Investment Products Defy Crypto Slump as Billions Pour In While Bitcoin Bleeds
While Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle, XRP and Solana are quietly attracting billions. Investor interest remained strong for XRP and SOL last week, as the two assets recorded the highest inflows among crypto products. XRP attracted $70.2 million, while Solana…
Solana Whale Activity Signals Potential Rally While MSTR Faces Scrutiny
On-chain data shows repeated SOL accumulation by large holders, pointing to growing confidence in the Solana ecosystem. The first hours of 2026 are revealing a crypto market at a crossroads. While notable whale activity on the Solana network hints…
Crypto Funds Pull In $47.2B in 2025, But Bitcoin Loses Ground
XRP and Solana posted massive triple-digit growth in 2025, while Bitcoin-focused crypto investment funds struggled. Digital asset investment products ended 2025 with total global inflows of $47.2 billion, which is slightly below the record $48.7 billion seen in 2024….
David Schwartz addressed the resurging controversy on X
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has pushed back against a resurfaced 2017 post in which he said XRP could not stay “dirt cheap,” rejecting the community’s reading of it as a price guarantee and separately dismissing claims that Ripple holds…
Paolo Ardoino Drives $1.04B Profit for Tether as Reserves Climb to $8.23B in Q1
Key Takeaways: Tether posted $1.04B profit in Q1 2026, with reserves hitting a record $8.23B. Tether holds $141B in U.S. Treasuries, reinforcing its role in global dollar liquidity. Tether expands into bitcoin ($7B) and gold ($20B) as audit process begins….
Middle East conflict impacts global economy, Bitcoin holds above $68K
## Market Snapshot Bitcoin Price Above on May 2 is priced at 99.9% YES, unchanged from the previous 24 hours. The market suggests a high likelihood of Bitcoin staying above $68,000, despite geopolitical tensions. ## Key Takeaways – The ongoing…
XRP at a Breaking Point: Crash to $1 or Rally to $1.8 Next?
Popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez has doubled down on a recent prediction of his that the popular cross-border token could be on the verge of a more profound breakout. XRP has remained sluggish over the past few weeks, and even…
Crypto Hacks Hit Record High in April 2026 as Exploits Keep Piling Up
The decentralized finance world just lived through its worst month ever — not just in money lost, but in how relentlessly it was hit. April 2026 is now officially the most-hacked month in cryptocurrency history. Blockchain analytics platform DefiLlama confirmed…
Nansen Predicts AI Agent Dominance by 2028
Key Takeaways: Nansen predicts billions of AI agents will become the default crypto investment vehicle by 2028. The forecast compares the shift to how software engineers abandoned manual coding for automated pipelines. Nansen says the change will fundamentally reshape how…
Kashkari tempers hopes for 2026 cuts as war muddies inflation path
Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari has shifted from penciling in one or two 2026 cuts to a data‑dependent stance as the Iran war and higher oil muddy the inflation path. Summary Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says he had expected…
Ripple Launches Dubai HQ to Strengthen UAE Footprint
Ripple officially launched its Middle East and Africa (MEA) regional headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in late April 2026, expanding its presence in the UAE after being licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) as a…
Trump favors no Iran deal as US military presence increases
## Market Snapshot Next US x Iran Diplomatic Meeting market is currently observing decreased likelihood of a meeting on April 22, 2026, with no active pricing available. The US-Iran Ceasefire market has seen a drastic drop to 0.1% YES for…
Stablecoins Hit 40% of Latam Crypto Buys
Key Takeaways: Bitso’s 2025 report reveals that stablecoins like USDC drove nearly 40% of crypto purchases across Latam. Highlighting a shift to stability, USDC and USDT now comprise over 70% of all crypto bought in Argentina. Moving forward, Latam users…