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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has responded to renewed criticism about the network’s total value locked (TVL) and relatively sluggish decentralized finance (DeFi) growth.On October 31, Hoskinson acknowledged the gap between Cardano’s DeFi activity and leading blockchains like Ethereum and Solana. However, he said the numbers fail to capture the network’s broader participation and governance strength.Sponsored Cardano Bets on Bitcoin Interoperability to Unlock Billions in DeFi LiquidityHoskinson pushed back on the long-standing belief that introducing major stablecoins such as USDT or USDC would automatically transform Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem. “No one’s ever made the argument and explained how the existence of one…

For the first time, a sitting U.S. Treasury Secretary has described Bitcoin as more than just a speculative frenzy. Scott Bessent’s post didn’t just set Crypto Twitter on fire; it marked a monumental shift in how policymakers view the number-one crypto. It’s a far cry from the days when Bitcoin lurked in the margins, constantly under attack from regulators as a nefarious actor’s favorite tool. Bessent posted:“17 years after the white paper, the Bitcoin network is still operational and more resilient than ever. Bitcoin never shuts down. @SenateDems could learn something from that.”A turning point for Bitcoin in WashingtonUntil recently,…

Opinion by: Louise Ivan, co-founder and CEO of RyderStep aside, maximalists. Crypto isn’t the domain of early adopters and philosophically driven “hodlers” anymore. The demographics of crypto usage are shifting fast, with stablecoins, in particular, leading the charge.Forget about newcomers stacking sats. In Q3 2025, Tether’s USDt (USDT) and Circle’s USDC (USDC) collectively accounted for approximately 40% of the total crypto volume. This gargantuan figure is due, in part, to folks from emerging regions like Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America wanting a better way to move their money.Their reasons for diving into crypto are practical and straightforward. If crypto…

Bitcoin closed October lower, snapping its six-year “Uptober” streak while BNB eked out a gain as a mid-month jolt left most majors stuck below early highs.The shock landed Oct. 10, when President Donald Trump threatened steep new tariffs on China amid rare-earth tensions, touching off a broad risk-off move. Bitcoin slid from roughly the low $120,000s toward about $105,000 in fast trade, and altcoins fell harder as thin liquidity met heavy leverage. Over Oct. 10–11, derivatives venues auto-liquidated an estimated tens of billions of dollars in positions and more than half a trillion dollars in market value evaporated before a…

Ethereum (ETH) has started November with quiet optimism, climbing nearly 1% to trade around $3,875. Whale wallets have begun adding to their holdings again, signaling renewed confidence in a potential recovery. But that optimism may be short-lived. A looming death cross could challenge buyers — and decide whether this early momentum can hold or fade.Sponsored Whales and Retail Investors Fuel Early OptimismEthereum whales are buying again, a pattern that resumed right before Halloween. On-chain data shows their combined holdings have grown from 100.89 million ETH to 101.09 million ETH in the past 48 hours. It represents an increase of approximately…

Bitcoin (BTC) has retreated by 7% in the past month ahead of this week’s interest rate decision and is now struggling to stay above $110,000. Market sentiment started to sour after President Donald Trump increased tariffs on Chinese imported goods by another 100%. His decision caused a flash crash that produced $16 billion in losses for traders. In the past 24 hours, the token has booked a 2% gain after the Fed reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points. However, the head of the U.S. central bank, Jerome Powell, warned that another cut in December is far from…

“Ethereum for Institutions” helps businesses integrate with the Ether ecosystem. The new platform showcases Ethereum’s role in DeFi, L2 scaling, and RWAs. ETH eyes rebounds as whales accumulate. The Ethereum Foundation has announced a new website, Ethereum for Institutions, designed to guide businesses on how to operate on-chain. Unveiled today, October 29, the site aims to supercharge Ethereum adoption among top companies. The official announcement reads: Ethereum is the neutral, secure base layer where the world’s financial value is coming on-chain. Today, we’re launching a new site for the builders, leaders, and institutions advancing this global movement. The foundations Enterprise…

In brief Kraken’s parent company, Payward, topped the list of spenders from the crypto industry. Payward spent between $323,000 and $430,000 in 2024. The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation went fully into effect on December 30, 2024. Crypto exchanges spent millions lobbying the European Union in 2024, based on publicly available data, with many of the world’s largest exchanges employing the equivalent of multiple full-time lobbyists. Many firms bumped up spending 25% year over year.According to data from corporate interest and transparency watchdogs Corporate Europe Observatory and LobbyControl, Kraken’s parent company, Payward, topped the list of spenders from the crypto…

Bitcoin’s leading corporate and retail advocates — MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor and ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki — both predicted that the world’s largest cryptocurrency could double in price by the end of 2025.Their forecasts come as Bitcoin trades around $111,000–$115,000, down from its all-time high of $126,000 earlier this month. Sponsored Michael Saylor’s $150,000 ForecastOn paper, Bitcoin is still recovering from the $19 billion shock liquidation across the crypto market on October 10. But industry leaders are still optimistic about new all-time highs by Christmas. Speaking on CNBC, MicroStrategy’s Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said Bitcoin’s growth cycle remains intact despite…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure XRP locked escrow tokens have long been perceived as untouchable, yet recent statements from Ripple CTO David Schwartz have stirred debate about what “locked” truly means. Questions around whether Ripple could sell or transfer these tokens have spread across the crypto community, sparking further discussions about market supply, institutional strategies, and potential market impact.  XRP Escrow Rights Can Be Sold Schwartz stated in a post on X social media on Monday that the roughly 35 billion XRP tokens currently in escrow cannot circulate until their scheduled release.…