January PPI was also higher than expected at 2.9% YoY with Core PPI almost hitting its high point in almost a year. The growth in the US Q4 GDP was reduced to 1.4 and is the lowest in three quarters leading to stagflation in the markets. Since 2020, inflation-adjusted real...
Cardano’s Comeback? ADA Eyes Major Exchanges and Google Links
Google Cloud joins Cardano’s Midnight as validator, while USDCx launches as a native USDC-backed token on ADA. Cardano is drawing renewed attention as new partnerships and product launches take shape. The network is positioning itself for broader exchange access and deeper ties with major technology firms. The latest updates center...
Canton Network Adds First Bitcoin-Backed Token With Chainlink Integration
Verified Bitcoin backing and real-time price data position CBTC as institutional-grade collateral across Canton’s lending and trading platforms. Canton Network is expanding its institutional infrastructure with the launch of CBTC, its first Bitcoin-backed token. Issued by BitSafe, CBTC integrates Chainlink Proof of Reserve and Data Streams to provide verified backing...
Ripple Eyes U.S. Banking Access as OCC Expands Trust Powers
OCC expands trust bank powers to include non-fiduciary services, potentially advancing Ripple’s U.S. banking access plans. Ripple could move closer to the U.S. banking system after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expanded the powers of national trust banks. The agency confirmed that trust banks may conduct non-fiduciary...
Crypto Bloodbath: Bitcoin Liquidations Hit $249M as Binance and Bybit Lead Flush
Heavy long liquidations and falling open interest signal sharp deleveraging as spot demand weakens across U.S. markets. Crypto derivatives markets faced intense pressure over the past 24 hours. More than 123,000 traders were liquidated as volatility accelerated across major exchanges. Total forced liquidations reached $249.77 million, reflecting heavy leverage built...
Wall Street Goes All-In on Bitcoin: Custody, ETFs, Trading
Citi, JPMorgan, Goldman and Morgan Stanley expand Bitcoin custody, ETFs and trading services across global banking operations. Bitcoin is moving deeper into traditional finance as major Wall Street institutions expand beyond pilot programs. Several global banks are launching custody, trading, and exchange-traded fund products tied to digital assets. The shift...
Ethereum Swept the High – Is a $1,967 Retest Next for ETH?
Ethereum swept range highs after reclaiming POC, with $1,967 FVG retest in focus and $2,100 as next upside target. Ethereum swept range highs after reclaiming its complete range Point of Control, then reversed sharply. The move has drawn attention across the crypto market. Traders are now watching whether ETH will...
South Korea Tax Agency Accidentally Exposes Crypto Recovery Phrase
A leaked wallet recovery phrase led to a $4.8M token transfer, raising concerns over South Korea’s crypto custody controls. South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) is facing criticism after a major security lapse involving seized digital assets. A public press release photo revealed a cryptocurrency wallet’s recovery phrase, allowing anyone...
JPMorgan: Regulatory Clarity to Ignite Crypto Boom H2 2026
JPMorgan warns crypto markets may surge in H2 2026 if the US Clarity Act passes midyear, ending enforcement-driven regulation and opening institutional floodgates. 158 chars JPMorgan is putting a number on hope. The bank said crypto markets may get a meaningful lift in the second half of 2026, but only...
XRP Holders Can Now Earn Yield Without Giving Up Keys
Flare Smart Accounts bring self-custodial XRP yield inside Xaman Wallet for the first time, via a single XRPL-signed transaction flow. No second wallet needed. XRP holders now have something they have never had before. A way to earn yield while keeping their own keys. Not a bridge. Not a second...