Author: James Wilson
HyperLiquid has lost its high-timeframe resistance level at $42.24, signaling a failed breakout. Price action is now in a corrective phase, with focus shifting to lower support zones as structure weakens. Summary HYPE lost its high-timeframe resistance at $42.24 after a failed breakout to all-time highs Key support zones lie at the point of control and the value area low near $30 Volume remains weak, signaling lack of demand and increasing the risk of deeper correction After briefly reclaiming $42.24 and establishing a new all-time high, HyperLiquid (HYPE) failed to sustain above the level, forming what now appears to be…
Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement platform by adding two new blockchains and three stablecoins, including the newly approved USDG in Europe, to support faster and more flexible digital payments. Summary Visa now supports four blockchains: Ethereum, Solana, Stellar, and Avalanche. Three new stablecoins added: PayPal USD (PYUSD), Global Dollar (USDG), and euro-backed EURC. The expansion supports Visa’s strategy to build a multi-chain, multi-currency foundation for interoperable global payments. Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement platform, adding support for two additional blockchains and three new stablecoins. The global payments firm has now integrated Stellar (XLM) and Avalanche (AVAX) alongside its…
The Algorand Foundation has announced its 2025-26 roadmap after a robust Q2 showing. Meanwhile, ALGO price eyes a possible retracement to $0.20. Summary Algorand unveiled 2025–26 roadmap, with a custodial solution for enterprise blockchain integration launching this quarter. The roadmap launch follows a record Q2 with 3B+ transactions and rising staking participation. ALGO recently broke below key support, signaling potential short-term downside toward the $0.20 zone. The Algorand Foundation today announced its comprehensive roadmap for 2025 and beyond, targeting four key strategic pillars: Web3 core values, mainstream adoption, real-world use cases, and cutting-edge technology innovation. In the upcoming third quarter…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Forget meme tokens—Wall Street’s next upgrade is on-chain. Now that on-chain real-world assets have swelled beyond $23 billion and incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins is openly urging banks to embrace tokenization, the question has shifted from if to how fast. Summary Tokenization is unlocking new capital markets, turning traditionally illiquid assets like private equity, real estate debt, and structured credit into programmable, tradable tokens with faster settlement and broader access. Compliance is no longer an obstacle —…
Stablecoin issuer Tether has surpassed South Korea in the number of U.S. treasury bond holders after it issued more assets with total exposure to U.S. Treasuries. How much U.S. debt does the firm hold? Summary Tether’s U.S. Treasury reserves surpass South Korea, Germany and United Arab Emirates. Tether continues to generate net profit, reaching $4.9 billion in Q2 2025 alone. According to data from analysis firm Messari, the Paolo Ardoino-led company has climbed the ranks and surpassed three sovereign states in the number of U.S. treasury bonds it holds. On August 1, the firm was able to surpass South Korea,…
Cross-chain bridges have overtaken traditional mixers as the primary tool for laundering stolen crypto in early 2025, moving over $1.5 billion in hacked funds. Their speed, liquidity, and lighter regulatory scrutiny have made them far more attractive than mixers like Tornado Cash for obscuring asset origins. Summary Crypto hacks in the first half of 2025 hit unprecedented levels, with over $3 billion stolen across 119 incidents, already 50% higher than all of 2024. Hackers are moving funds faster than ever, often laundering assets through cross-chain bridges rather than mixers, with some thefts fully obscured in minutes before any public disclosure.…
The AIXBT agent on the Virtual Protocol platform has launched its major Indigo upgrade to deliver deeper market insights and more accurate trading signals. Summary The Indigo upgrade enhances the agent’s ability to analyze sentiment, whale movements, and token valuations. Terminal access to Indigo is priced at 600,000 AIXBT tokens or $200 per month. AIXBT token trades at $0.12, 87% below its ATH reached in January. The Aixbt (AIXBT) agent—an on-chain signal tool running on the Virtual Protocol platform—has just received a major upgrade with the launch of Indigo, enhancing its intelligence layer with deeper context and sharper trading signals. By…
Metaplanet files a plans to raise 555 billion yen by issuing two separate classes of BTC-backed shares over the next two years. The funds will go to its ambitious 2027 BTC acquisition goal. Summary Metaplanet plans to pivot from common shares to preferred shares issuance to raise more funds to buy BTC. The Japanese investment company aims to hold 210,000 BTC by 2027. In a recent company notice, the Japanese investment firm and Bitcoin (BTC) treasury announced plans that it will be raising a considerable number of its authorized shares, more specifically by issuing more preferred shares compared to common…
IP, the native token of the Story Protocol, surged more than 100% in July, driven by rapid ecosystem growth, expanding real-world utility, and renewed investor interest in tokenized intellectual property infrastructure. Summary IP is up over 100% from its July low. A number of ecosystem developments have helped sustain Story Protocol’s growth. Story Protocol has processed more than 1.7 million on-chain IP-related transactions. According to data from crypto.news, Story (IP) was trading at $5.95 as of Friday, August 1, with its market capitalization standing at approximately $1.75 billion. The token is now up over 105% from its July low and…
INJ price is approaching key support near $12.20, presenting a potential buy-the-dip opportunity with technicals pointing to a possible 105% breakout toward $25. Summary INJ price has pulled back nearly 20% from its recent $16.35 high, now nearing the $12.20 support zone. The $12.10–$12.20 area aligns with the 50-day SMA and prior resistance, now acting as support. A confirmed bounce and breakout above $16.00 could trigger a measured move targeting $25 — a 105% gain from current levels. Injective (INJ) price recently attempted a breakout from an ascending triangle pattern, briefly spiking to $16.35 on July 28 before losing momentum…