Author: James Wilson
XRP price remained in a tight range today, Dec. 10, as some of the Ripple USD metrics continued to deteriorate. Summary XRP price remained in a tight range this week, even as Bitcoin and other altcoins rallied. The adjusted transaction volume of RLUSD stablecoin has dropped by 60% in the last 30 days. Similarly, the number of stablecoin transactions dropped by 46% to 424k. Ripple (XRP) token dropped to a low of $2.0640, down from this week’s high of $2.1780. This decline happened even as Bitcoin (BTC) and other altcoins held steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.…
Dogecoin price is compressing into a descending triangle at $0.13, creating an apex that signals a decisive breakout is approaching as the price nears its structural tipping point. Summary Momentum is tightening, and Dogecoin is approaching a moment where price will be forced to choose a clear direction. Market sentiment remains cautious, with buyers and sellers waiting for confirmation before committing strongly. A major move is near, as pressure builds around one of the most watched levels in Dogecoin’s recent price history. Dogecoin’s (DOGE) price action is entering a crucial phase as the asset presses deeper into a descending triangle…
Ethereum price is rallying into a major resistance cluster, raising concerns that the move may simply be a dead-cat bounce rather than a true bullish reversal. Summary ETH’s rally is testing a multi-layered resistance zone including VWAP, Fibonacci levels, and a bearish order block. Market structure still shows lower highs, signalling that bearish momentum dominates. Failure to reclaim resistance increases the likelihood of a return to $2,800 support or even deeper downside targets. Ethereum’s (ETH) recent price action has sparked renewed market attention after a sharp reaction from the $2,800 support zone pushed the asset into a major resistance cluster.…
Texas Rep. Keith Self moves to bolt an ‘Anti-CBDC Surveillance State’ CBDC ban onto the 2026 defense bill, testing Trump’s order and GOP unity on digital dollar policy. Summary Rep. Keith Self filed an NDAA amendment to bar the Fed from testing, piloting, or issuing any U.S. CBDC, branding it an ‘Anti-CBDC Surveillance State’ measure. The move follows Trump’s 2025 executive order halting CBDC work, as Republicans seek a statutory ban they say future administrations cannot easily reverse. House conservatives cite China-style surveillance fears and warn support for the $900 billion defense bill could erode if the CBDC ban is…
Tesla has amassed over 1 million loyal retail shareholders, raising questions over whether Musk can replicate that grassroots investor base if SpaceX opens to the public. Summary Tesla has attracted more than one million retail shareholders, giving Musk an unusually large individual investor base for an S&P 500 CEO. Heavy retail ownership lets Tesla pursue long-term strategies with less pressure from large institutions that typically dominate blue-chip shareholder lists. SpaceX remains privately held with concentrated institutional and accredited ownership, prompting debate over whether it could ever mirror Tesla’s broad retail fan base. Tesla Inc. has attracted more than one million…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP’s first US spot ETF has drawn nearly $1 billion in inflows, boosting institutional confidence and sparking new interest in passive-income options like XRP cloud mining. Summary Strong ETF inflows highlight XRP’s liquidity, regulatory clarity, and appeal to institutional investors. This surge has pushed more holders to explore dual-income models combining traditional investment with cloud-mining returns. ETCMining has become a key focus, offering compliant, automated XRP cloud mining with daily payouts and flexible contract options. Since the launch of…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Institutional capital is finally flowing into the crypto sector. It first came through Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs, but the next frontier is staking, where assets don’t just sit around; they earn yield. Institutions demand growth, compliance, and security. Now that crypto is part of their capital base, staking is destined to become a core strategic pillar. Summary Most validators still run on consumer cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), exposing networks to centralization, outages, opaque performance,…
NEAR trades at its weakest level since Oct. 10 as intents and revenue surge, with bulls betting a 20-Day MA reclaim and range breakout could mark a major bottom. Summary NEAR has dropped back to its lowest level since Oct. 10 while network intents and revenue grow at triple-digit monthly rates, creating a sharp usage–price divergence. Van de Poppe flags the current zone as the strongest accumulation cluster since October–November, with buyers defending key liquidity and watching a 20-Day MA reclaim for confirmation. A break above near-term resistance would reopen the broader trading range toward prior highs, while failure leaves…
Pi Network rolls out AI KYC tools and a CiDi Games tie-up just as PI price slides, whales reload, token unlocks loom, and a $10m fraud lawsuit heads to court. Summary Pi Network integrated new AI KYC tools to cut manual checks, widen Mainnet-unlocking access, and improve privacy for Pioneers in regions short on human validators. The project invested in CiDi Games to build Pi-enabled games and expand real-world token utility while PI price sinks and a major whale resumes aggressive accumulation. A U.S. investor lawsuit alleges secret multi-billion PI sales, price manipulation, and deliberate Open Mainnet delays, seeking $10m…
Tether-backed Twenty One Capital lists via SPAC as Bitcoin cools and DAT mNAV premiums compress, forcing the firm to prove it is more than a BTC hoard. Summary Twenty One Capital, majority-owned by Tether and Bitfinex with SoftBank backing, went public via Cantor Fitzgerald SPAC amid a Bitcoin drawdown. Holding over 43,500 BTC, the firm faces DAT-sector scrutiny as investors focus on mNAV and demand real business lines beyond a simple Bitcoin treasury. CEO Jack Maller touts future Bitcoin credit and lending products, but with only four staff and no roadmap, the market questions its differentiation Twenty One Capital, a…