SpaceX defies Wall Street as valuation surges past $2.3 trillion
SpaceX’s market value has climbed past $2.43 trillion on the second day of its Nasdaq debut, pushing the stock far beyond several pre-listing valuation estimates and cementing its place among the world’s most valuable public companies. Summary SpaceX’s valuation climbed…
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 10%: What It Means for Miners and BTC Price
Bitcoin mining difficulty fell 10.09% on Sunday, June 15, dropping from 138.96 trillion to 124.93 trillion at block 953,568, the 11th-largest downward adjustment in the protocol’s history and the second-biggest of 2026. The trigger was a bruising June for BTC miners:…
Analyst Predicts ‘Massive Bull Rally’ if US-Iran Peace Deal Is Signed
Traders quickly reacted to news that the US and Iran will sign a peace agreement, pushing the prices of equity futures and crypto higher. Moonrock Capital founder Simon Dedic has said that if the United States and Iran actually…
August recess emerges as new target for Clarity Act passage
The odds of securing a July 4 signing for the CLARITY Act have narrowed, with lawmakers, industry groups, and market observers increasingly turning their attention to the August recess. Summary Many lawmakers and industry participants now see the August recess…
Crypto Is No Longer the ‘Belle of the Ball,’ Warns Bitwise’s Matt Hougan
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are…
Bitcoin Investment Products Suffer $1.44B in Outflows During Worst Week of 2026
XRP, Hyperliquid, and Near attracted fresh investor money despite massive outflows across the broader crypto fund market. Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.44 billion in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares. It was the largest weekly withdrawal from Bitcoin…
First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called…
Solana Activity Hits Record High Despite SOL’s 33% Q1 Drop
Solana’s application revenue stayed remarkably stable at over $342 million despite weaker market conditions. SOL fell 33% in the first quarter of 2026 to close at around $83, but Messari’s Q1 State of Solana report tells a story that’s…
Ripple CEO Praises CFTC’s New “Olympics” Crypto Committee
All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. CFTC named a 35-member Innovation Advisory Committee, including CEOs from Ripple, Coinbase, Uniswap, Solana Labs, and Chainlink Labs. The committee also includes leaders from CME,…
Lithosphere Introduces AI-to-AI Transaction Capabilities via Lithic
London, United Kingdom–(Newsfile Corp. – April 16, 2026) – Lithosphere has introduced AI-to-AI transaction capabilities through its Lithic execution model, enabling autonomous systems to interact, exchange value, and coordinate directly within decentralized environments. The development expands Lithosphere’s AI-native infrastructure…
Is Binance Returning to PH? Exchange Briefly Opens, Then Removes Manila Job Postings
Binance spokesperson replied to a BitPinas inquiry. Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance recently posted, and subsequently removed, job openings for Manila-based roles on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. While the job postings were previously visible on both the official Binance careers…
Coin Center Says Crypto Code Is Protected Crypto Free Speech
In crypto free speech news, Coin Center, the cryptocurrency advocacy and research organization, has formally argued that writing and publishing crypto code is protected speech under the First Amendment, and that developers only cross into regulatable territory when they directly…
Only These 3 Cryptocurrencies Will Survive the Next Decade, Says Analyst
“Understand what you’re buying and understand that this is not the stock market,” he urged. Lark Davis – one of the most popular crypto analysts on X – predicted that almost all digital assets we see today would sooner…
Kelp DAO $290M Exploit Raises Questions for NFT Wallets Using DeFi
Kelp DAO — a liquid restaking protocol in the Ethereum ecosystem — was exploited for approximately $290 million on April 18, 2026, forcing the project to pause rsETH contracts on both mainnet and multiple Layer 2 networks for investigation. The…
This Ripple-Ethereum Crossover Could Usher In A New Era Of Trading
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ripple and Ethereum are increasingly aligning through a key stablecoin development that is beginning to reshape how liquidity moves across blockchain ecosystems. With new RLUSD supply entering…
Lithosphere’s MultX Enables Unified Cross-Chain Liquidity Access for Intelligent Systems
Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – April 17, 2026) – Lithosphere has expanded the capabilities of its MultX interoperability engine, enabling unified access to liquidity across multiple blockchain networks within its Lithosphere Makalu Testnet. The advancement introduces a coordinated execution model…
Ripple Says Broader Access Brings More Participation and Utility
Key Takeaways: XRP gains regulated access as deposits go live on SoFi’s platform. SoFi expands crypto offerings by adding XRP alongside major assets. Ripple highlights increased adoption as XRP access broadens in fintech. SoFi Adds XRP Deposits to Regulated Crypto…
dYdX and Crypto Platforms in Hot Water as Philippine SEC Issues Major Investor Alert
Crypto platform dYdX declared unregistered by the Philippine SEC, with strict warning against investment solicitation and potential criminal liability for promoters. The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public advisory warning against engaging with several crypto…