Year: 2026

Bitwise XRP ETF Trading Volume Tops $200M Across Three Sessions

Key Takeaways Bitwise’s XRP fund traded more than $200 million across three sessions. The fund held about 328 million XRP worth $484.6 million on Aug. 23. Trading volume measures activity and does not represent net inflows. Bitwise XRP ETF Sets…

US Treasury targets Iran’s crypto sector in sanctions push

The U.S. Treasury Department has launched Operation Economic Outcast to target Iran’s international financial links, including cryptocurrency activity that American officials say supports sanctions evasion and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Summary Operation Economic Outcast covers cryptocurrency, technology, gold, aviation,…

The Group Behind the GTA VI Leaks Has a Meme Coin, Millions in Value, and a Secret Agenda

CYBERLEEK, the Solana-based meme coin tied to alleged GTA VI leakers, climbed 35% in just one day, while its seven-day rally has reached almost 40,000%. A meme coin tied to the GTA VI leak saga is having an absolutely…

Bitwise CIO Sees Crypto Bull Case Strengthening on 5 Key Shifts

Key Takeaways Hougan cites five factors behind an easier crypto bull case in 2026. SEC rulemaking and stablecoin adoption reinforce his broader case. Revenue-linked tokens and debt pressure add economic support. Five Factors Reshape the Crypto Bull Case Five structural…

Coinbase tokenized stocks go live on Base with 1:1 backing

Coinbase has brought four 1:1-backed U.S. stock products to Base, allowing eligible non-U.S. investors to trade Apple, NVIDIA, Meta and Alphabet exposure around the clock. Summary Four Coinbase tokenized stocks have launched on Base under the network’s B20 standard. Each…

Crypto

Top Shiba Inu Price Predictions as SHIB Soars 22% in a Week

Is the token gearing up for a 5,000% price explosion? The meme coin niche has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the latest market pump, with Shiba Inu (SHIB) standing out as a prime example. The price of…

Bitcoin Core Dev Warns Bitcoin Payments Vanish at Bitcoin Beach

Key Takeaways A developer reported near-zero crypto payments at El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach, sparking adoption concerns. Vendors noted almost all customers now pay by card, showing a severe decline in everyday crypto use. Experts suggest users hoard bitcoin expecting price…

Crypto

Super League secures $2.3M through first ATM offering

Super League Enterprise has raised approximately $2.23 million through its first at-the-market stock offering since announcing a deal that would turn the Nasdaq-listed company into Metaplanet’s U.S. Bitcoin treasury platform. Summary Super League sold 475,598 shares for approximately $2.23 million…

Bitcoin’s $80K Rally Is a Trap, Analyst Warns of $45K Drop

The analyst’s projected route runs from $77,000 to $67,000 then $55,000 before a final leg to between $45,000 and $48,000. Bitcoin (BTC) spent this past week ripping from the low $60,000s to just under $80,000, and to trader Nonzee,…

Block Bits Founder Guilty After $960K Crypto Bot Pitch Implodes

Key Takeaways Block Bits’ Dillman was convicted on 5 counts after raising about $960,000. Law360 was the first to report on the conviction. SEC allegations peg Block Bits investor losses at roughly $508,000. Dillman faces sentencing and an SEC case…