LayerZeros native token, ZRO, has defied the broader crypto market downturn, surging nearly 22% in the past 24 hours to reach a four-month high. The rally comes as the overall cryptocurrency market continues to face selling pressure, with total market capitalization falling more than 2% after a $19 billion wipeout the previous day. Despite the risk-off sentiment across major digital assets, ZRO climbed to an intraday high of $2.42 on Binance during early Asian trading, a level last recorded in October 2025. At the time of writing, the token was trading around $2.27. Trading volume has spiked...

The long-debated U.S. crypto market bill could be moving closer to advancement following positive signals from recent White House negotiations. Ripples Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, described the latest discussions as highly productive, suggesting that bipartisan compromise on crypto regulation may be within reach. In a recent post on X, Alderoty emphasized that clear momentum remains behind comprehensive crypto market structure legislation. He noted that both parties appear willing to find common ground, urging lawmakers to act quickly while the opportunity remains open. According to...

Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are rapidly emerging as one of the most transformative trends in digital finance, according to industry leaders speaking at Consensus Hong Kong 2026. During a panel featuring Evan Auyang, Group President at Animoca Brands; Christian Rau, Senior Vice President of Digital Assets and Blockchain at Mastercard; Nicola White, VP of Crypto Institutions at Robinhood; and moderator Marcin Kazmierczak, Co-founder of RedStone, experts emphasized the growing institutional demand for blockchain-based financial products. The discussion reinforced BlackRock COO Rob...

At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Solana Foundation President Lily Liu shared her bold vision for the future of blockchain technology during a fireside chat with Consensus Chairman Michael Lau. Liu argued that the real power of blockchain lies in finance and capital marketsnot in building utopian, general-purpose technology platforms. Her concept of Internet Capital Markets centers on tokenizing global assets on-chain to create a unified, borderless financial system. Liu explained that blockchain infrastructure can enable everything from everyday digital payments to high-frequency trading within a...

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci revealed that he is actively buying bitcoin during the latest crypto market downturn, reinforcing his long-term bullish stance on the leading digital asset. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong in a conversation with Bullish CEO Tom Farley, Scaramucci said his firm has been accumulating BTC at multiple price levels as volatility shakes the market. So 10 days ago, we were buying Bitcoin at $84,000. Last week, we were buying Bitcoin at $63,000. This week, were buyers again, Scaramucci stated, emphasizing SkyBridges commitment to investing in bitcoin...

Federal Reserve officials are signaling that interest rate cuts may be paused for the foreseeable future, as inflation continues to run above the central banks 2% target. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack recently stated that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) could hold rates steady for some time, emphasizing patience as policymakers evaluate the impact of previous rate cuts and broader economic conditions. Her comments have influenced market sentiment, including among crypto traders, who are now scaling back expectations for aggressive Fed easing this year. Speaking at an event in...

Goldman Sachs has disclosed more than $2.36 billion in cryptocurrency exposure in its Q4 2025 13F filing, submitted on February 10, 2026. The Wall Street investment bank reported holdings of approximately $1.1 billion in Bitcoin, $1.0 billion in Ethereum, $153 million in XRP, and $108 million in Solana. Despite the headline-grabbing figure, these digital asset positions represent just 0.33% of Goldman Sachs total reported investment portfolio, highlighting that crypto remains a relatively small allocation within its broader strategy. The filing reflects Goldman Sachs portfolio snapshot as of...

Bitcoin is once again under heavy selling pressure after a sharp breakdown pushed the cryptocurrency well below key technical support levels, further damaging its overall market structure. Following a brief consolidation phase, BTC failed to maintain its rising support line and slid back toward the critical $70,000 area. This rejection has raised fresh concerns that another downward leg could be imminent, especially as bearish momentum continues to dominate the market. The latest price drop was accompanied by elevated trading volume, a clear signal that sellers remain firmly in control. Any...

XRP has experienced a steep decline from its January highs, reigniting discussions across the crypto market about whether the asset is entering a true capitulation phase. The rapid sell-off unfolded as XRP broke through multiple key support levels, briefly sliding toward the $1.40 zone before finding limited stability. Despite this pause, the overall technical structure remains bearish, with XRP continuing to form lower highs and lower lows while trading below major moving averages. This price behavior has left traders questioning whether the worst of the selling pressure is finally playing...

Crypto industry leaders and banking representatives met at the White House this week to discuss a potential legislative compromise on stablecoin regulation, but talks revealed deep divisions that continue to stall progress on the Senates Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. While crypto negotiators arrived prepared to explore middle ground on stablecoin yields, banking groups were reportedly unwilling to budge on key provisions, according to people familiar with the discussions. At the center of the dispute is whether stablecoins should be allowed to offer yields or rewards, a business model...