Cryptocurrency prices traded mixed but largely lower early Monday ET, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) slipping alongside most major altcoins as overall market activity cooled and derivatives volumes retreated. According to TokenPost Market data, Bitcoin was trading at $66,533, down 0.27% over the previous day. Ethereum fell 1.33% to $1,993, extending recent softness among large-cap assets as traders appeared to reduce risk exposure. Losses were broader across top altcoins. XRP (XRP) declined 1.69%, BNB (BNB) fell 0.91%, and Solana (SOL) dropped 1.66%, reinforcing a cautious tone...

Solana (SOL) is widening its lead over Ethereum (ETH) in developer activity and decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, underscoring a growing technological and ecosystem advantage. But the token’s price action remains under pressure, highlighting a persistent gap between strong fundamentals and weak market sentiment. As of Saturday ET, SOL was trading at $82.34, down 0.99% over the past 24 hours. Analysts noted that while a short-term TD Sequential 'buy signal' has appeared on the 4-hour chart, broader risk-off conditions and a notable whale transfer to an exchange are keeping downside risks...

Bitcoin-focused outlet Bitcoinist is gaining traction among global investors and industry participants as a fast-moving 'information hub' for crypto news and market interpretation, underscoring how the sector’s growing complexity is raising the value of specialized reporting. As digital asset markets swing on macro headlines, regulatory signals, and onchain flows, readers are increasingly looking for coverage that pairs speed with credible context. Bitcoinist positions itself as an online platform covering Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader blockchain industry, publishing breaking news, price...

Ripple’s XRP is showing early signs of a potential re-rating as a growing list of traditional finance players and market infrastructure providers engage with the asset, reinforcing a narrative that it is moving beyond retail-led speculation toward an institutionally recognized market. XRP was trading around $1.34 as of Sunday UTC, up roughly 1.1% over the past 24 hours but down 5.72% on the week. Despite the rebound, the token remains about 60.6% below its all-time high near $3.40, underscoring how much of its prior cycle peak has yet to be recovered even as sentiment improves around...

The cryptocurrency market traded mixed on Sunday ET, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) holding modest gains while major altcoins diverged—signaling a pause in directional momentum even as overall market participation remained solid. According to TokenPostMarket data, Bitcoin was up 0.49% over the past 24 hours, changing hands at $66,688 at the time of writing. Ethereum rose 0.20% to $2,004, extending its steady rangebound behavior as traders continued to balance risk exposure between large-cap assets and selective altcoin plays. Price action among top altcoins was uneven. XRP (XRP)...

Canada has introduced legislation that would bar cryptocurrency-based political donations across the federal election system, underscoring how policymakers are tightening rules around digital assets even as global markets grapple with a fresh mix of sanctions, geopolitical risk, and large stablecoin flows. According to Wu Blockchain, the Canadian government has tabled Bill C-25, a proposal designed to prohibit political contributions made in crypto across federal electoral processes. If passed, the move would align political finance rules more closely with traditional banking rails and...

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around the mid-$60,000s after peaking near $126,000 last October, leaving the market debating whether the worst of the drawdown is already behind it—or whether history still points to a deeper capitulation. While some investors argue the bottom is close, a review of prior cycles suggests an uncomfortable possibility: a move toward the low-$30,000s remains plausible if the familiar rhythm of post-peak declines repeats. As of late March 2026, BTC has retraced roughly 46% from its all-time high, trading in the $67,000–$68,000 range. The pullback follows a cycle pattern...

The debate over stablecoins in South Korea is increasingly being framed as a familiar policy dilemma: regulations designed to ‘protect’ an industry can end up eroding its competitiveness by freezing markets in place. As officials argue over who should be allowed to issue won-backed tokens and under what conditions, the bigger issue is whether stablecoins are treated primarily as an object of financial control—or recognized as essential ‘digital infrastructure’ in a global payments era. This tension reflects what economists and policymakers often describe as a ‘paradox of protection’:...

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the company is heading for its strongest quarter on record, arguing that the U.S. is finally moving toward clearer crypto rules—but warning that without legislation, the market could be dragged back into years of uncertainty by another aggressive regulator. Speaking on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria on Sunday U.S. Eastern Time, Garlinghouse said Ripple expects “the best first quarter in our history,” pointing to momentum following a wave of large-scale investments and acquisitions made over the past year. The comments land as lawmakers and regulators in...

Global onchain prediction markets have entered a new phase of growth, with monthly trading volumes surpassing $20 billion for the first time—driven less by crypto price speculation and more by intensifying demand to hedge and interpret geopolitics and policy risk. According to a new report from blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs, monthly volume across prediction markets surged from roughly $1.2 billion in early 2025 to more than $20 billion by January 2026. Participation has expanded in parallel: TRM Labs estimates about 840,000 unique wallets are now active each month, pointing to a...