Author: James Wilson

The crypto market has yet to react even as stablecoin supply reaches a new milestone. Summary Stablecoin market cap surpassed $315 billion, reaching a new all-time high. Crypto market remains range-bound as stablecoin flows to exchanges stay weak. Analysts say growing stablecoin liquidity could fuel a future rally if inflows return. Data from DeFiLlama shows the total market capitalization of stablecoins has surpassed $315 billion, setting a new all-time high. The figure increased by about $2.48 billion, or 0.79%, over the past seven days, highlighting steady growth in on-chain liquidity. Among the largest issuers, Tether (USDT) leads with a market cap of $183.93…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BlackRock launches Ethereum ETF with staking rewards as DeFi platforms like Mutuum Finance expand crypto yield opportunities. Summary DeFi yield models expand as Mutuum Finance builds Ethereum-based non-custodial lending pools. Mutuum Finance lets users deposit assets for mtTokens, earning yield as borrowers pay interest. MUTM is currently trading at $0.04 with 19k holders, as audits by CertiK and Halborn support its development. BlackRock has introduced a new Ethereum investment product that combines spot ETH exposure with staking rewards, expanding…

Robinhood’s February data show crypto notional volumes up 9% to $25b while equity, options and event contracts shrink, proving speculative energy has rotated back into coins. Summary Crypto notional trading hit $25.0b in February, up 9% month‑on‑month and 74% year‑on‑year, with $9.4b on the app and $15.6b routed through Bitstamp. Equity notional volume fell to $194.4b, down 14% from January, while options contracts slipped 10% to 180.3m, underscoring cooling risk appetite outside coins. Event contracts plunged 29% versus January, signalling that speculative flow is rotating away from Robinhood’s prediction markets and back into volatile crypto names. Robinhood’s February numbers are…

Bitcoin price is once again testing the upper boundary of its trading range near $72,000, where selling pressure has historically emerged. Summary Range Resistance: Bitcoin is struggling to break above the $72,000 range high. Rejection Signal: A developing daily wick suggests weakening bullish momentum. Downside Risk: A confirmed rejection could rotate price toward $50,000 support. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action is currently positioned at a technically significant inflection point as the asset trades near the upper boundary of its established trading range. The $72,000 region has repeatedly acted as strong resistance on the daily timeframe, preventing sustained bullish continuation. While Bitcoin has attempted to…

Ultra‑short crypto bets on Polymarket and Kalshi now drive most crypto volume, blurring hedging and gambling as AI bots, HFT firms and retail chase five‑minute wins. Summary Polymarket and Kalshi list five‑ to 15‑minute “up‑down” contracts on BTC, ETH and other coins that already account for more than half of their crypto trading. Retail users lean on AI agents to scrape data and output odds, while HFT firms exploit latency gaps and rich fees as platforms tweak microstructure to curb bots. Regulators still call these tools “hedging” and “portfolio management,” but critics – including Vitalik Buterin – warn prediction markets…

Solana price has rejected a key resistance zone near $90, signaling the potential continuation of an ABC corrective structure. Summary Key Resistance: $90 aligns with high-timeframe resistance and the value area high. ABC Correction: Rejection suggests the C-leg of a corrective structure may be underway. Support to Watch: A break below $81 could open downside toward the value area low. Solana’s (SOL) recent price action suggests the market may be entering a corrective phase following a clear rejection from the upper boundary of its trading range. The $90 region has acted as a significant high-timeframe resistance zone, aligning with the value area high…

Summary Token2049 Dubai has been postponed to April 21–22, 2027 due to regional tensions impacting safety, travel, and logistics. The move follows the cancellation of the TON Gateway in Dubai by The Open Network. Ticket holders can transfer passes to the Singapore event or use them in 2027, while refund eligibility has not yet been clarified. The Dubai edition of Token2049 has been postponed until 2027 after organizers cited safety concerns linked to rising geopolitical tensions due to the Iran-Isreal-US war. The decision follows the cancellation of another major industry gathering, the TON Gateway event, which had also been scheduled…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has rejected an effort by Custodia Bank to revive its legal challenge against the Federal Reserve over access to the U.S. banking system. In a March 13 decision, the appellate court voted 7–3 against rehearing the case en banc, leaving intact an earlier ruling issued in October. Court decision in Custodia Bank vs. Federal Reserve case That decision held that regional Federal Reserve banks have the authority to decide whether financial institutions receive a so-called “master account,” which provides direct access to the central bank’s payment infrastructure. Master accounts allow banks…

Summary French Hill said the CLARITY Act could resolve issues left open by the GENIUS Act. Hill noted the House passed the CLARITY Act with bipartisan backing, including 78 Democratic votes. Lawmakers aim to ensure equal rules for bank and nonbank stablecoin issuers, Hill said. French Hill, chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, said the CLARITY Act could help address unresolved issues in the GENIUS Act. French Hill remarks on CLARITY and GENIUS Acts Hill discussed concerns raised by banks about how crypto firms may be regulated under the proposed framework, according to a Fox Business interview. The…

Summary Boris Johnson called Bitcoin a potential Ponzi scheme after recounting a friend losing £20,000 in a crypto-related scam. Michael Saylor responded that Bitcoin cannot be a Ponzi because it has “no issuer, no promoter, and no guaranteed return.” The exchange highlights ongoing debate over Bitcoin’s structure, with critics questioning its value and supporters pointing to its decentralized design created by Satoshi Nakamoto. Michael Saylor has responded sharply after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Bitcoin (BTC) and suggested that it resembles a Ponzi scheme. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticizes Bitcoin Johnson described a conversation with a…