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Coinbase has expanded its crypto-backed lending service to include four additional tokens, XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano and Litecoin, allowing eligible US users to borrow against a broader range of digital assets...

The privacy-focused blockchain Midnight is drawing renewed attention after Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson unveiled major updates at the Consensus Hong Kong conference, including a confirmed mainnet launch...

Cardano is moving firmly into the multichain era with the integration of LayerZero, one of Web3’s most widely used interoperability protocols. The upgrade will connect Cardano to more than 160 blockchains,...

Quick BreakdownXRP fell to $1.84 on January 19, during a wider crypto pullback that pushed Bitcoin to $92,000 and triggered about $864 million in liquidations. The drop looks panic-driven on the surface, but...

Crypto started 2026 with a strong showing. On January 2, 2026, new spot Bitcoin and spot Ether ETFs pulled in a combined $646 million on the first trading day. Bitcoin ETFs led with $471 million, while Ether...

Quick BreakdownRipple obtains preliminary Electronic Money Institution approval from Luxembourg regulators, targeting full MiCA compliance by mid-2026.Move follows similar nods in Ireland and Spain, enabling...

Quick Breakdown The SEC extended decision deadlines for the Canary PENGU ETF and T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF.A proposal to list options on Grayscale’s Crypto 5 ETF has entered the public comment phase.The...

Quick breakdownCharles Hoskinson confirms XRP DeFi is “coming” through Cardano’s Midnight chain, enabling private smart contracts for XRPL assets.​The proposal involves wrapping XRP on Midnight to support...

Quick Breakdown W3i Software plans to launch ShieldUSD, a USD-backed stablecoin focused on privacy-preserving, compliant onchain payments.Built on Midnight Network, ShieldUSD uses cryptography to balance...

Quick Breakdown Bitcoin climbed toward $93,000 as geopolitical tensions resurfaced in Latin America.Trump hinted at possible military action against Colombia and warned Mexico over cartel activity.Markets...

There was plenty of chaos again this year, but crypto yet again, has refused to “die.” At the same time, it didn’t run with the reckless mania we’ve seen in past bull cycles; except maybe with Bitcoin, and...

Quick BreakdownCharles Hoskinson expressed frustration over Donald Trump’s decision to launch the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token instead of focusing on legislative crypto reform.The Cardano founder...

Australian crypto gamblers have never had more choices—but picking the right platform can make or break your betting experience. BetBolt emerges as the standout choice for Aussie players in 2026, offering...

Zug, Switzerland, December 4th, 2025, ChainwireIka, the fastest parallel MPC network, today announced a mainnet upgrade that enables EdDSA signatures directly from dWallets, significantly expanding Ika’s...

Quick Breakdown Taurus will integrate Everstake’s non-custodial staking services into its regulated custody platform.Institutions can stake assets such as SOL, NEAR, ADA, and XTZ while retaining complete...

Quick Breakdown Digital asset ETPs saw US$1.07B in inflows after four weeks of heavy outflows totalling US$5.7B.Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP led inflows, with XRP posting a record weekly gain of US$289M.US...

Quick BreakdownReliance Global Group has fully switched its digital asset treasury from Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others to Zcash.The Nasdaq-listed firm says ZEC’s privacy features and regulatory flexibility...

Hey Crypto buddy,Nvidia surpassed third-quarter expectations with $57 billion in revenue, fueling market confidence and easing fears of an AI bubble. The strong earnings caused a general market rally, with...