The Morgan Stanley 0.14% Fee Sets New Floor in Crypto ETF Fee War
Morgan Stanley filed amended S-1 registration statements with the SEC on June 18, 2026, for two planned spot crypto ETFs, a spot Ethereum ETF and a spot Solana ETF, both carrying a 0.14% annual unitary sponsor fee, the lowest in…
Viral Meme Coin SIREN Explodes 150% Daily: Another Rug Pull Incoming?
“The guy behind SIREN should be in jail,” one X user said. The cryptocurrency market has once again been painted red over the past 24 hours, yet the meme coin SIREN has defied the bearish conditions by posting a…
Charles Schwab challenges Kalshi with new S&P 500 prediction market
Charles Schwab has entered the prediction markets business through a partnership with Cboe Global Markets, introducing new contracts tied to the performance of the S&P 500. Summary Charles Schwab is partnering with Cboe to launch S&P 500 prediction-style options contracts…
BlackRock’s 1,000 BTC Exit Leaves Bitcoin Clinging to $60K Support
In Bitcoin ETF news today, BlackRock offloaded more than 1,000 BTC in a single Thursday session, dragging combined spot Bitcoin ETF net flows to approximately -1,410 BTC on the day, and the timing could not be worse. Bitcoin is heading…
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…
Decentralized Exchanges Statistics 2026: Volume, Market Share & Growth
The way people trade crypto has shifted significantly over the past few years. Decentralized exchanges are no longer just a workaround for those looking to avoid centralized platforms. They have become a legitimate and growing part of how the market…
Ripple and Aviva to Tokenize Traditional Funds on XRP Ledger
All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. Ripple has announced that it’s partnering with European asset manager Aviva Investors to tokenize investment funds on the XRP Ledger. Ripple backing will allow Aviva…
Lithosphere Enables Autonomous Agent Infrastructure for On-Chain Coordination
Seattle, Washington–(Newsfile Corp. – April 15, 2026) – Lithosphere has introduced autonomous agent infrastructure within its Lithosphere Makalu Testnet, enabling intelligent systems to execute, interact, and coordinate directly within decentralized environments. The development advances Lithosphere’s AI-native architecture by positioning…
DICT Rejects Meta’s Misinformation Plan, Threatens Stricter Regulations
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has expressed dissatisfaction with Meta’s proposed measures to combat online disinformation, warning that the Philippine government may pursue stronger regulatory enforcement if the tech giant fails to provide faster, measurable outcomes. Key…
No Talks Under Threats, Tehran Says
Iran war news escalated Tuesday as parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated publicly that Tehran will not accept negotiations under conditions it considers coercive, with the 10-day US-Iran ceasefire set to expire Wednesday and both sides sharpening rhetoric ahead of…
Crypto Funds See 4th Week of Outflows, but XRP and SOL Shine: CoinShares Report
Four consecutive weeks of crypto fund outflows hit $3.74 billion, but altcoins outperform as US investors retreat from the market. Investment products linked to digital assets experienced their fourth consecutive week of outflows, recording $173 million and pushing cumulative…
Can AI Be Used for Crypto Trading? 7 AI Crypto Trading Bots for Beginners in 2026
AI crypto trading bots are now part of the mainstream conversation around digital assets. In 2026, beginners are not just asking whether automation exists. They are asking which tools are easiest to start with, which platforms feel trustworthy, and whether…
XRPL Broadens Onchain Settlement With New Escrow Feature
All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. XLS-85 is live on XRPL Mainnet, extending native escrow beyond XRP to Trustline IOUs and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs). Each escrowed asset requires a 0.2 XRP…
Ripple Executive Says Real-World Use Cases Taking Hold
Key Takeaways: Ripple says institutional adoption of digital assets is happening now. Craddock states the focus has shifted to infrastructure and real-world use cases. Paris events showed strong momentum, with Ripple citing real industry energy. Institutional Digital Asset Adoption Gains…
Iran calls US blockade an ‘act of war’ as ceasefire chances dwindle
Iran’s foreign minister labeled the US blockade of Iranian ports an “act of war,” according to Reuters. The odds of a US-Iran ceasefire by April 30 have dropped to 14.5% YES, down from 32% just 24 hours ago. The April…