XRP Trades Sideways Despite Growing Institutional ETF Exposure XRP is trading near the $1.84–$1.86 range, showing short-term weakness even as institutional interest continues to expand through exchange-traded products. The market remains compressed, with price action signaling a potential breakout or breakdown as pressure builds on both sides. Over the past sessions, sellers have consistently capped rallies near the $1.90 resistance zone, while buyers are defending the $1.84 support area. This narrow range reflects hesitation among traders, despite broader optimism around regulated investment vehicles. Technically, such consolidation often precedes a decisive directional move, particularly on higher timeframes. ETF Assets Rise to…
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2025 has been a breakthrough year for blockchain privacy, as networks, apps, and corporate initiatives embrace “pragmatic privacy” solutions that balance confidentiality with compliance. Privacy-Focused Blockchains Gain Momentum This year saw the mainnet launch of several privacy-centric blockchain projects, signaling a shift in how users and developers approach on-chain confidentiality. Aztec Network’s Ignition Chain, launched in November, became the first fully decentralized Layer 2 on Ethereum, raising nearly 19,500 ETH ($61 million) from over 16,700 parrticipants using a Continuous Clearing Auction. Other notable launches include Nillion, designed to perform calculations on encrypted data across Layer 1 and 2 networks, and…
Weakening Correlation Suggests Separate Market Cycles for Bitcoin and Precious Metals Bitcoin does not need gold or silver to slow down before resuming an uptrend, according to market analysts who argue that the assets operate on increasingly independent cycles. Despite recent strength in precious metals and a pullback in crypto markets, analysts say comparisons between Bitcoin and traditional safe havens are often misunderstood. Bitcoin-to-Gold Ratio and Market Dynamics The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio currently sits near 19.3, reflecting diverging performance over the past year. Bitcoin spent much of that period in a prolonged consolidation phase, while gold delivered one of its strongest…
South Korea’s leading crypto exchange takes precautionary action while industry body warns traders of potential risks tied to Flow. Upbit has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals of Flow (FLOW) citing concerns over a potential security issue affecting the Flow mainnet. The exchange stated that the move is intended to protect users and prevent unexpected losses while the situation is assessed. At the time of the writing no specific timeline was provided for when FLOW services would resume. On the same day, the Digital Asset Exchange Association of Korea (DAXA) issued an official Trading Risk Warning for FLOW. According to DAXA,…
The final week of December 2025 closed with a stark divergence between traditional safe-haven assets and major cryptocurrencies reflecting shifting investor sentiment in global financial markets. While precious metals surged to historic highs, digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum traded within tight ranges under significant resistance. Bitcoin Holds Under Pressure as Rally Falters Bitcoin’s price action through the week was marked by range-bound consolidation and resistance near key levels. By Dec 26, BTC was trading above the $88,000 mark, but could not decisively break higher, staying under pressure amid low holiday liquidity and resistance near $89,000–$90,000. Bitcoin’s price dipping…
Bipartisan legislation preserves a long-standing youth achievement program that promotes service, leadership, and personal growth across the United States. President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming that reauthorizesthe Congressional Award Program, ensuring its operations continue through fiscal year 2028. The measure renews authorization for the board that oversees the program, which is widely recognized as the highest honor Congress bestows on young Americans aged 14 to 24. The Congressional Award Program has a deep history dating back to 1979, when it was established with the support of former Wyoming Senator Malcolm…
Network Disruption Triggers Exchange Suspensions and Market Selloff The Flow blockchain is investigating a potential security incident after abnormal onchain activity triggered a sharp decline in the value of its native token, FLOW. The event caused market volatility, emergency exchange actions, and growing concern over network security across the ecosystem. FLOW Price Crash and Market Reaction Following disclosure of the issue, FLOW fell more than 40% intraday, sliding from around $0.17 to near $0.10 before stabilizing slightly. Trading volume surged above $170 million within 24 hours, reflecting panic selling and heightened speculative activity. Major South Korean exchanges suspended FLOW deposits…
How the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF combines staking rewards potential with a 0.15% expense ratio for U.S. investors The Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ticker: ETH) has entered the U.S. market with a clear value proposition: provide regulated access to Ethereum while emphasizing cost efficiency and staking-linked economics. As Ethereum continues to mature as an income-generating blockchain, this ETF is designed for investors seeking exposure without the technical burden of direct custody. What Makes the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF Different At its core, the fund tracks Ethereum and is structured to reflect the network’s evolving proof-of-stake model. Ethereum…
Victims of Malicious Browser Update Can Now Submit Verified Claims Trust Wallet has begun a formal compensation process for users impacted by a recent security breach involving its Chrome browser extension. The incident, which surfaced during the December holiday period, led to the loss of roughly $7 million in cryptocurrency after attackers distributed a compromised software update. The breach was linked specifically to version 2.68 of the Chrome extension. Investigations revealed that attackers used a leaked Chrome Web Store API key to push a malicious update without passing normal internal security reviews. Once installed, the altered extension secretly captured wallet…
Developing nations are expected to outpace advanced economies in adopting blockchain-based asset tokenization as capital access and digital infrastructure evolve. Emerging market economies are positioned to become the primary drivers of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization in 2026, as blockchain technology addresses long-standing inefficiencies in capital formation. These regions often face structural barriers to foreign investment, limited access to traditional financing, and slower settlement systems, making tokenization an attractive alternative. By converting physical and financial assets into onchain representations, tokenization enables direct capital formation without reliance on legacy financial intermediaries. This allows businesses and governments in developing economies to tap into…