Author: James Wilson
Over the past day, the XRP price has been fluctuating, dipping to $2 before bouncing back about 1.3%. And the timing couldn’t be more interesting, with traders nervously eyeing tomorrow’s Fed meeting, which might set the mood for the whole crypto market as we head into the final stretch of the year. Summary XRP price has been fluctuating, hovering around $2.07 after dipping to $2. Traders are closely watching the December 9–10 Fed meeting, which could influence crypto market trends. XRP shows strong demand, supported by recent institutional traction and ETF launches. Upside targets include $2.20 and $2.40 if $2…
HBAR price remained in a narrow range above a key support level as exchange-traded funds’ inflows dried. Summary HBAR price has formed a head-and-shoulders pattern on the daily chart. It has also formed a death cross pattern as the 50-day and 200-day moving averages crossed each other. Demand for the recently launched HBAR ETFs has dried in the past few days. Hedera (HBAR) token was trading at $0.1350, down by 55% from its highest point in August. Data compiled by SoSoValue shows that the cumulative total inflows in Hedera ETFs stood at $82 million, bringing the total net assets to…
The crypto market is going up today, Dec. 8, with Bitcoin and most altcoins being in the green. Summary The crypto market is going up ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decisions. Polymarket odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut rose to 95%. These coins jumped as futures open interest resumed the uptrend. Bitcoin (BTC) price rose to $92,000, while the market valuation of all tokens jumped by 2.63% in the last 24 hours to $3.12 trillion. Some of the most notable gainers were tokens like Canton, which jumped by 23%, and SPX6900, Zcash, and Pepe. All the other…
Pi Network price continued its downtrend today, Dec. 8, as a lawsuit filed against the developers in October emerged. Summary Pi Network price has pulled back by double digits in the past few days. A lawsuit against the parent company and its founders was filed in the U.S. The coin’s biggest whale has continued accumulating in the past few days. Pi Coin (PI) token dropped to $0.2200, its lowest level since Nov. 16, and ~23% below the highest point on Nov. 28. It remains much lower than the all-time high. The ongoing Pi Network price crash happened after details of…
South Korea plans no-fault rules forcing crypto exchanges to fully reimburse users for hacks and IT failures, echoing bank-style protections. Summary New rules would make Korean exchanges fully compensate users for losses from hacks or system failures, unless customers showed gross negligence. The move follows repeated IT incidents, including a rapid Solana asset drain at Upbit, and aims to close gaps in current electronic transaction laws. If adopted, regulators say this no-fault regime would be among the world’s toughest crypto consumer-protection frameworks. South Korean regulators are drafting legislation that would require cryptocurrency exchanges to fully compensate users for losses from…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The XRP ETF countdown has pushed XRP price expectations to new highs, heating up the market as investors balance short-term speculation with stable daily returns from platforms like IO DeFi. Summary The XRP ETF has triggered strong market activity, but many traders are also seeking stable, predictable returns. IO DeFi is gaining attention for offering simple, automated daily yields across major assets like XRP, BTC, ETH, USDT, and DOGE. The combination of ETF-driven momentum and passive-income platforms reflects a…
Polygon’s stablecoin role could revive its struggling token, but competition and weak volumes keep outlook uncertain. Summary Polygon positions itself as core settlement layer for bank, fintech, and commerce stablecoins. Execs see 100,000+ stablecoins by 2030, with banks using deposit tokens on-chain. MATIC holds key support with oversold momentum, but volumes thin and L2 rivals strong. Polygon’s native token faces scrutiny as market analysts examine whether anticipated growth in stablecoin adoption could reverse the cryptocurrency’s recent underperformance, according to industry observers. The Polygon blockchain network has positioned itself within the expanding stablecoin infrastructure as adoption increases across banking institutions, fintech…
VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank, will test spot crypto trading for wealthy clients in 2026 as Moscow slowly formalizes regulated access to digital assets. Summary VTB will pilot spot crypto trading in 2026, restricted to qualified high net worth investors under Russian regulations. Move follows wider Russian use of crypto in payments and some oil trade with China and India amid Western sanctions. Bank cites growing client demand and global peers like Standard Chartered, Santander, BBVA and DBS already offering similar services. VTB Bank, Russia’s second-largest lender, plans to introduce spot cryptocurrency trading for wealthy clients in 2026, marking the first…
zkSync has started preparing the retirement of its original ZK-rollup, setting up a transition to more advanced infrastructure across its network. Summary zkSync Lite will be deprecated in 2026 under a planned shutdown process. Funds remain safe, and a migration guide will arrive next year. The ecosystem is focusing on zkSync Era, the ZK Stack, and cross-chain upgrades. In a Dec. 7 post on X, zkSync said it plans to deprecate zkSync Lite, also known as zkSync 1.0, sometime in 2026. The team called it a planned and orderly shutdown for a system that launched in 2020 and helped validate…
Binance moved into a new phase of regulatory certainty after confirming that Abu Dhabi had approved a complete suite of licenses for Binance.com. Summary Binance.com is now fully licensed in Abu Dhabi across exchange, clearing, custody, and broker-dealer functions. The approval positions ADGM as Binance’s effective regulatory base. UAE crypto regulation and institutional activity are accelerating, with new laws and stablecoin approvals. Binance has taken a major regulatory step that could reshape how its global platform operates in 2026. According to a Dec. 7 press release from the company, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in Abu Dhabi has approved the…