Vertalo CEO Dave Hendricks on stablecoins, RWAs, and how the crypto industry ‘loses its collective mind’

Dave Hendricks is a serial entrepreneur currently leading Vertalo’s push to tokenize RWAs at scale. In this Q&A, he cuts through the noise around crypto policy, explains why stablecoins became the on-ramp in 2025, and outlines what it will take for tokenized securities and private assets to reach their next phase. дальше »

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Strive CIO Explains the Structure That Lets MicroStrategy’s Stock Beat Bitcoin | US Crypto News

Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee, settle in, and think beyond the daily price swings of Bitcoin. дальше »

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What Does XRP Really Do? Expert Explains What It Is Built For

Crypto analyst and XRP advocate Levi Rietveld recently shared a short post on X stating that “$XRP is built for this,” alongside a video clip of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking about reviewing regulatory barriers around blockchain, stablecoins, and new payment systems like the crypto industry. дальше »

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Bitcoin 4-Year Cycle Is Dead: Crypto Trader Explains What Happens Next

According to a well-known crypto analyst, Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-standing four-year cycle can no longer dictate the direction of the crypto market. For months, both Bitcoin and major altcoins have struggled to regain their previous highs, while traditional markets have flourished. дальше »

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Aave (AAVE) Has $50B in Deposits, but Borrowing Is Down 70% – What’s Going On?

Aave (AAVE) still looks big on paper. The protocol holds close to $50 billion in deposits, which usually signals strength.   But under the surface, something has changed. Since August, borrowing volume on Aave has dropped by around 70%, and that gap explains why the AAVE token is down about 35% year to date. дальше »

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An Expert Explains How XRP Holders Could Earn Income Without Ever Selling

Holding XRP through market cycles has always tested patience. Price swings happen fast, emotions run high, and the temptation to sell often shows up right when conviction matters most. A fresh idea gaining attention inside the Ripple ecosystem explores a different path, one that focuses on income without parting ways with XRP. дальше »

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Reasons Why The Ethereum Price Will Continue To Crash

Coming out of the weekend, the Ethereum price had attempted another recovery alongside Bitcoin, but eventually, the recovery attempt failed again. Taking to TradingView, crypto analyst DomicChaina explains what is happening behind this phenomenon and why the Ethereum price is unlikely to see any meaningful recovery. дальше »

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Why This Market Analyst Is Advising XRP Investors Not To Sell Their Coins

A growing part of the XRP community is paying closer attention to infrastructure changes taking shape on the XRP Ledger, especially as they relate to long-term utility and institutional adoption.   That context explains why crypto market commentator Brad Kimes, widely known on X as Digital Perspectives, reiterated a long-standing message that continues to resonate with many XRP holders: “Never sell your XRP. дальше »

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Why Isn’t Bitcoin Going Up? Jeff Park Explains What’s Missing

Bitcoin’s recent price action has started to wear on people. After a strong start to the year and a run that pushed above $100,000 and briefly touched $125,000, the market has drifted into something closer to a low-volatility grind. дальше »

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Interview: UK regulators are behind on crypto, LO:TECH CEO Tim Meggs explains why

For years, the UK government has signaled its ambition to become a global crypto hub, but for those building the infrastructure, the pace of progress tells a different story. While the EU implements MiCA and offshore jurisdictions attract talent with favorable tax regimes, London remains stuck in the consultation phase. To understand the real impact […] дальше »

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3 Altcoins That Could Face Major Liquidation Risks During Christmas Week

Several altcoins face heightened liquidation risks during Christmas week 2026. Liquidation heatmaps show clear imbalances, while Open Interest has surged sharply. Which altcoins are at risk, and which drivers should investors watch when holding Long or Short positions? The following analysis explains the details. дальше »

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Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why bitcoin’s outlook is so uncertain in 2026

Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn says options markets, falling volatility and macro risks make next year hard to forecast even as the firm keeps a bullish long-term view. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin explains why prediction markets feel “healthier” than traditional markets

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called prediction markets a healthier alternative to traditional investing and social media discourse on emotionally charged topics. Writing on Farcaster, Buterin argued that prediction markets tie opinions to financial consequences. дальше »

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Analyst Explains Bitcoin Price Path To $70K: Why This Level Might Be Inevitable

The Bitcoin price looks set to end the year in the red, having produced one of its worst Q4 performances in recent years. However, it appears that the new year 2026 might bring the relief majority of the market expects. дальше »

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Wall Street Wants Hyperliquid (HYPE) Exposure Without Touching a DEX – ETF Filing Explains Why

Hyperliquid (HYPE) is getting noticed again, but this time the focus is on positioning rather than price swings.   Over the past two weeks, one large holder accumulated about 490,000 HYPE, worth roughly $12. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price to $250K by 2028? Analyst Explains the Path

Something pretty important just happened in crypto, and most people completely missed it. No flashy headlines. No breaking news alerts. Just a regulatory letter that slipped under the radar. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the U. дальше »

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Saylor Explains Why Quantum Threat Is Bullish for Bitcoin

Saylor views Bitcoin's quantum transition as a "hardening" event that will prove Bitcoin's resilience. дальше »

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Emotionless Finance: Why AI-Led Trading Will Shape the Next Bull Market?

Aurum CEO, Bryan Benson explains how AI-led trading, emotionless finance, and smart execution could reshape retail crypto investing in future financial markets. дальше »

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Two Key Reasons Bitcoin Enters Bear Markets: Wall Street Veteran

Wall Street veteran and mathematician explains two key triggers behind Bitcoin bear markets. дальше »

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Interview: SynFutures CEO Rachel Lin explains why ETFs change the shape of Bitcoin’s drawdowns, not the cause

As Bitcoin navigates recent price volatility, market participants are questioning how much structural dynamics have shifted. We spoke with Rachel Lin, CEO and Co-Founder of decentralized derivatives exchange SynFutures, to unpack the current landscape. дальше »

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6 Weeks of Spot ETF Inflows Couldn’t Lift XRP Price — On-Chain Data Explains Why

XRP price is up about 2. 3% over the past 24 hours, but the bigger picture remains weak. The token is still down roughly 14% over the past month and about 8. 5% over the last seven days. That weakness stands out because it comes during six straight weeks of spot ETF inflows. дальше »

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SEC Issues Major Crypto Custody Bulletin for Retail Investors as U.S. Shifts Toward Onchain Finance

Key Takeaways: The SEC has released a new crypto custody bulletin providing detailed guidance for retail investors on wallets, private keys, and storage risks. The bulletin explains the differences between The post SEC Issues Major Crypto Custody Bulletin for Retail Investors as U. дальше »

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Why Michael Saylor wants nations to build Bitcoin banks

Michael Saylor explains why governments should consider Bitcoin-backed digital banks. It is time to examine the potential benefits and risks of Bitcoin banks. дальше »

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Ripple Executive Explains XRP Vision at Solana Event: Details

A Ripple executive has explained XRP vision amid growing demand to use XRP across a wider crypto ecosystem and institutions. дальше »

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Pundit Explains What Happened With The XRP-Solana Integration

The unexpected “589” post from Solana’s official X account quickly opened up new discussions about whether something significant is forming between Solana and the XRP ecosystem. One of the reactions came from a community figure known as Cobb, who openly wondered if Ripple had just secured a major deal with Solana. Nothing official has been […] дальше »

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CZ Explains Why Saylor’s Strategy 10,624 BTC Purchase Did Not Move The Market

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Exclusive Interview: CoinJar CEO Asher Tan on What the UK Autumn Budget Means for Crypto

CoinJar CEO Asher Tan explains how the UK Autumn Budget shapes crypto adoption, tax clarity and institutional growth as exchanges prepare for new global rules. дальше »

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Polygon Executive Explains Why Big Finance Wants Crypto in 2025 and Why Retail Doesn’t

In 2025, the cryptocurrency industry entered a new phase, characterized by a surge in institutional participation. After years of caution and skepticism, large firms are now allocating meaningful capital to digital assets. дальше »

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Peter Brandt Reveals Shocking Bitcoin Price Target, Ripple CTO Doubles Down on XRP Ledger, Shiba Inu Faces Extreme On-Chain Anomaly – Crypto News Digest

Crypto market today: Shiba Inu sees an enormous exchange outflow; David Schwartz explains his XRP Ledger push; BTC just picked up a warning from trading legend. дальше »

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Why Ripple's CTO Doubling Down on XRP Ledger, Three Key Drivers

Ripple CTO David Schwartz explains his XRP Ledger push, saying he wasn't going away from the XRP community anytime soon despite stepping down from the Ripple role. дальше »

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Top Satoshi Candidate Explains Why Gold Is Not Good as Currency

Gold's jump brought back the "real money" talk, but top Satoshi candidate Nick Szabo flipped the script, hinting that gold's biggest flaw is not price or supply. дальше »

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Crypto vs AI: Balaji Srinivasan's Counterintuitive Take

Prominent VC investor and former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan explains how crypto can help mitigate the negative side effects of AI adoption. дальше »

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Tom Lee explains what to expect from Bitcoin, S&P 500 heading into 2026

Wall Street strategist Tom Lee believes investors should brace for another volatile year ahead. In an interview with CNBC this week, the Fundstrat co-founder outlined his expectations for both equities and crypto, warning that policy shocks could trigger sharp corrections in stocks while Bitcoin may stage a dramatic rebound. дальше »

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What’s behind Zcash’s sudden price spike? Ran Neuner explains

The privacy coin has seen a significant rally, and Ran Neuner of Crypto Banter says he has a pretty good idea about who's behind it. дальше »

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'Crypto Winter Is Here' — Mark Yusko Explains What May Come Next

In a recent Cointelegraph interview, Mark Yusko outlined the indicators pointing to a Bitcoin bear market and the forces shaping the road ahead. дальше »

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ETH falls to 4-month low under $3K: Is the bull market over?

ETH price fell below $3,000 for the first time since July. Cointelegraph explains what is required for a trend reversal.

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‘I Will Buy More Bitcoin When Crash is Over’: Robert Kiyosaki

Robert Kiyosaki says he will buy more Bitcoin after the market crash and explains why he is waiting instead of selling during the downturn. The post ‘I Will Buy More Bitcoin When Crash is Over’: Robert Kiyosaki appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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ETH long-term holders dump 45K Ether per day: Is a price drop to $2.5K next?

Ether price is at risk of a 23% drop to $2,500 if long-term investors maintain their current pace of selling. Cointelegraph explains what must happen for a bullish reversal to take place. дальше »

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Upexi CSO Explains Why the Next Wave of Corporate Finance Is Moving On-Chain

Tokenized assets and modern blockchain rails are reshaping corporate finance, with institutions accelerating on-chain adoption and Solana gaining momentum as a preferred platform for next-generation financial infrastructure. дальше »

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Interview | The global race for tokenization is on: Sign CEO

Sign CEO Xin Yan explains what’s driving this wave of adoption, from cutting costs to increasing transparency and reclaiming control over money flows. дальше »

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Interview | Crypto exchanges must evolve beyond trading: Bitget CMO

Aguirre Franco, Bitget's new Chief Marketing Officer, explains the future of crypto exchanges and how to talk to users. дальше »

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Dan Tapiero says Bitcoin’s bull run is still on, but a 70% downturn could follow

Speaking with Cointelegraph, 10T Holdings founder Dan Tapiero explains why Bitcoin’s fundamentals remain strong even as a 70% downturn looms in the next bear phase. дальше »

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Ripple CTO Explains Bitcoin's Use in Payments Amid Price Potential: Details

Ripple's David Schwartz addresses a pertinent question on the market that pertains to the utility of cryptocurrencies with the potential for price appreciation as payments. дальше »

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Interview: DeFi doesn’t scale — yet: Syndicate explains why

DeFi decentralization has seen its golden age, but technical issues are pushing toward centralization, says Syndicate's Will Papper. дальше »

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Crypto Long & Short: Redefining the Custody Standard for Banking

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Pascal Eberle writes about redefining the custody standards for banking and Andy Baehr explains how the crypto market is awaiting a new leader to spark its next rally. дальше »

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Ripple CTO Explains Why XRP Ledger Doesn't Need Miners or Smart Contracts

Ripple CTO David Schwartz broke down how XRP Ledger truly operates after a $120 million DeFi exploit of Balancer fueled questions about middlemen, mining and trust. дальше »

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Top Trader Explains Why XRP Is Holding Up Better Than Other Coins

A top trader has named the likely reason why XRP is currently outstripping other tokens. дальше »

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XRP Ledger Transforming Institutional Finance, Ex Central Banker Explains

Former central banker and regulator Marius Jurgilas explains how XRP Ledger is providing a foundation for trillions in institutional opportunity. дальше »

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Interview: Private equity is broken, and tokenization can fix it: Fairmint CEO

Joris Delanoue, CEO and co-founder of Fairmint, explains why private equity needs a tech upgrade. As asset tokenization picks up momentum across real estate, debt, and treasuries, one segment remains largely untapped: equity. дальше »

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Inflation Still Too High — Fed's Jeff Schmid Explains His Vote Not to Cut Rates This Week

The Kansas City Fed President said lower rates can't do a lot to improve what he calls "structural changes" in the labor market. дальше »

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