The XRP price is trading just over $3 right now, but one market expert says the token’s future could look nothing like today. Versan Aljarrah, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, believes the cryptocurrency could one day hit $1,000, and still not be near its actual ceiling. His outlook comes from a mix of market trends,…
Metaplanet has reported its most profitable quarter to date, with second-quarter (Q2) 2025 earnings boosted by strong Bitcoin performance and strategic treasury expansion. According to the company’s Aug. 13 financial disclosure, net income for the quarter reached ¥11.1 billion (approximately $75.1 million), reversing a ¥5 billion loss recorded in the same period last year. The…
US-listed spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $523.9 million in net inflows on Aug. 12, extending their inflow streak to six days. According to SoSo Value data, this is almost eight times the $66.32 million registered by their spot Bitcoin counterparts on the day. BlackRock’s ETHA led the charge, pulling in $318.67 million. Fidelity’s FETH…
After the announcement of the conclusion of the Ripple-SEC legal battle that began in 2020, the XRP price had surged by more than 12% in response. This brought the altcoin back above the $3 level to put the bulls back in charge of the price once again. However, there has been a slowdown in the…
Ethereum (ETH) has recently seen a remarkable resurgence, inching closer to its $4,878 all-time high (ATH) record after a prolonged period of consolidation. On Tuesday, ETH broke the $4,600 mark for the first time in years, outperforming other cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP. Ethereum ETFs Attract $8.2 Billion YTD This price performance is largely…
In a transformative moment for the cryptocurrency industry with new regulations coming from the US, major financial institutions are setting their sights on stablecoins, thanks to the recent passage of the GENIUS Act. This regulatory framework, part of President Donald Trump’s vision to position the US as the global leader in cryptocurrency, has prompted banks…
Moxie founder Neonwight outlined the platform’s strategy for combining artificial intelligence (AI) with crypto to create “Sex Capital Markets.” He said the controversial concept was fundamentally about financial inclusivity and unlocking productivity for marginalized creators. He stated in an interview with CryptoSlate: “Adult creators are one of the most marginalized professions in society. Banks refuse…
Ethereum (ETH) climbed over 5% on Aug. 12 to a multi-year high above $4,500, marking its highest price since December 2021. The increase coincided with corporate treasury purchases, record inflows into U.S. spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at its September policy meeting. The latest price…
Coinbase launched a second Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund to provide additional liquidity for the DeFi ecosystem via USDC. According to an Aug. 12 announcement, the initiative will target protocols across multiple blockchains, starting with Aave, Morpho, Kamino, and Jupiter. Coinbase also invited protocols seeking liquidity to reach out to the exchange. The fund represents Coinbase’s renewed commitment…
Do Kwon pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges in Manhattan court, with his sentencing set for Dec. 11. As Inner City Press reported on Aug. 12, Kwon admitted he orchestrated a cryptocurrency scheme that prosecutors allege caused over $40 billion in losses when LUNA and TerraUSD tokens collapsed in May 2022. His defense entered guilty…