Will BTC Inevitably Lose the $60K Support?
And the answer from the new and improved version gave us some hope. Bear market comments and speculations have returned to the cryptocurrency space as bitcoin erased over $400 billion from its market cap in weeks, going down from…
Stellar Philippines and Rise In Conclude ‘Build the Future of Finance’ Hackathon in Manila
Stellar Philippines and web3 education platform Rise In concluded the “Build the Future of Finance” hackathon on May 23, 2026, marking the deployment of 28 localized applications onto the Stellar Mainnet. The week-long event culminated in an in-person Demo Day…
Crypto spot volume falls to $679B as retail demand weakens
Centralized crypto exchange spot volume fell to $679 billion in April 2026, marking its lowest monthly level since October 2023, according to CryptoQuant data cited by Wu Blockchain. Summary CryptoQuant data shows centralized exchange spot volume fell to $679 billion…
Crypto Scam & Fraud Statistics 2026: Losses, Victims, and Evolving Tactics
The numbers no longer shock in isolation — they demand context. In 2025, cryptocurrency scams received at least $14 billion on-chain, crypto fraud complaints to the FBI hit a record 181,565, and the average victim lost more in a single…
XRP Utility Moves Beyond Payments as XRPL Eyes Tokenized Stocks, Funds, Loans
Key Takeaways XRP Ledger is expanding beyond payments to support tokenized assets and financial products. Tokenized securities, funds, repos, and loans could broaden XRP Ledger’s real-world utility. Schwartz said XRP Ledger’s growing asset ecosystem may deepen its role in financial…
Coinbase Launches Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures with SpaceX as First Asset
Open positions will automatically transition into standard SpaceX perp contracts when the company completes an IPO. Coinbase announced earlier this week that it has launched pre-IPO perpetual futures contracts, with SpaceX as the first available asset, opening the product…
Bitcoin open interest rises as price drop raises Squeeze risk
Bitcoin traders are watching a tense derivatives setup after on-chain analyst Maartunn pointed to a drop in BTC price while open interest moved higher. Summary Bitcoin’s price fell while open interest climbed, showing traders added leverage during market weakness. Rising…
Expert Flags Bitcoin’s First Hashrate Bear Market as Network Sheds 145 EH/s
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s network hashrate dropped 145 EH/s since May 28, falling to 885 EH/s as prices slide to February lows. Hashprice fell 26.96% in 30 days to $28.26/PH/s, with Elektron Energy CEO Rapha Zagury calling it Bitcoin’s first “…
TradFi Futures Surge on Crypto Exchanges as Spot Trading Slows: CryptoQuant
The uptick in TradFi perpetual futures activity is driven by rising demand for gold, silver, and oil amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. In the latest edition of the weekly CryptoQuant report, analysts have revealed a surge in traditional finance (TradFi)…
Zcash crisis deepens as David Schwartz explains “lonely” coins
Zcash is facing fresh pressure after a critical Orchard pool bug raised questions about private balances, supply checks, and user safety. Summary David Schwartz says unmoved Zcash coins would stay accessible if no exploit occurred before migration. Shielded Labs plans…
