Author: James Wilson

SoFi CEO Anthony Noto said the company is preparing to re-enter the crypto market and integrate blockchain technology across all major business lines, as regulatory conditions continue to improve.  The comments came during an interview with CNBC, where Noto outlined a strategy to make crypto and blockchain core components of the company’s future offerings. “We want to enter cryptocurrency and blockchain activities in a much broader and more significant way,” Noto said. He emphasized that while expansion depends on the evolving regulatory environment, SoFi is preparing for a broad crypto rollout over the next six to 24 months. “We want…

The Ripple price has remained steady this week, hovering at its highest level in over a month after surging by 40% from its lowest point of the year.  Ripple (XRP) XRP was trading at $2.27 on Monday, giving it a market cap of $136 billion, and solidifying its position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market value.  Several catalysts could drive XRP’s price higher this year, including its expanding role in the financial services industry and the potential approval of an exchange-traded fund. According to Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple Labs, the company is aggressively expanding its banking partnerships following the…

Sonic, one of the fastest-growing blockchains for stablecoin activity, is set to transition from bridged USDC to native USDC and integrate Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 (CCTP V2).  The upgrade is expected to begin with a bridging pause on May 6, with full deployment completed approximately a week later, Sonic Labs announced.  Launched in December 2024, Sonic has quickly become a leading hub for bridged USDC, boasting over $480 million in bridged USDC and $1 billion in total value locked. The upcoming shift to native USDC (USDC) aims to further streamline liquidity and offer developers a more consistent user experience.…

Crypto prices retreated in the first 100 days of Trump’s administration as his tariff policies impacted market sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) and most altcoins have dropped even as Donald Trump’s administration implemented positive policies, including supportive moves on crypto reserves. The Securities and Exchange Commission has ended lawsuits against prominent companies, including Uniswap (UNI), Coinbase, and Ripple Labs. However, crypto prices have fallen mainly due to macro factors, as Trump reignited a trade war with countries like Canada, Mexico, and China. This article highlights the top 5 crypto charts that have defined Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.  Crypto market…

The S&P 500 opened lower on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, with the index down amid continued investor caution around tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, was slightly higher, opening just over 100 points up amid a raft of earnings reports. Meanwhile, the market’s mixed outlook saw the Nasdaq open lower. At the open, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were down 0.22% and 0.42%, respectively. Although stocks opened mixed, investor sentiment was slightly buoyed by earnings reports and fresh tariffs related news. Specifically on the trade war front, market optimism hinged on reports President Donald Trump’s administration had plans to…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Apertum, a fast-growing Layer 1 blockchain with full EVM support and strong user adoption, has officially listed on top-tier exchange MEXC, marking a major step in its global expansion. Apertum APTM, the next-generation Layer 1 blockchain distinguished by its EVM smart contract compatibility, scalability, and community-driven governance, proudly announces its official listing on MEXC Exchange, ranked #7 among global cryptocurrency exchanges. At the heart of Apertum’s rapid rise is its complete support for smart contracts (EVM-based), enabling seamless deployment and…

Key Takeaways  IPA signifies that Circle has met the foundational regulatory conditions required to eventually commence business. Circle is also entering a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 tech ecosystem.  As part of its global expansion efforts, stablecoin issuer Circle has received preliminary regulatory clearance from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The in-principle approval (IPA) paves the way for Circle to operate as a licensed money services provider in the ADGM, a financial free zone in the UAE’s capital that operates under an independent legal framework tailored to global financial entities. Though not…

1inch is integrating Solana, enabling traders to swap over 1 million tokens native to the blockchain. 1inch is continuing its expansion across major blockchains, giving traders broader access to token swaps. On Tuesday, April 29, the decentralized exchange aggregator added support for the Solana (SOL) network. This move will allow traders to swap over 1 million distinct Solana-native tokens on its platform. According to 1inch, these tokens will be issued through secure methods while protecting investors from market manipulation. The platform boasts maximal extractable value protections, which prevent large traders from front-running retail trades. Additionally, it draws liquidity from all…

SEI price is showing signs of a potential bullish reversal amid building anticipation around a potential staked SEI exchange-traded fund from Canary Capital. Sei (SEI) which had been forming consistently lower highs and lower lows since early January, has recently posted its first slightly higher high. The token is currently testing the key resistance level at $0.20, a zone that previously marked a lower high and also aligns with the descending trendline. SEI has reclaimed both the EMA-20 and SMA-50, and is now edging toward the SMA-100 at $0.22, a signal that a longer-term structural shift could be underway. Momentum…

So far, most crypto trading bots remain black boxes. Oasis Protocol has unveiled a different one, but one that also protects privacy. This move comes amid a broader surge in AI-powered crypto trading tools. However, many of these bots operate without meaningful transparency, raising concerns among retail and institutional users alike. Oasis Protocol unveiled WT3, a new autonomous AI trading agent designed to solve crypto trading’s transparency and trust problems. WT3 operates inside a secure Trusted Execution Environment while producing on-chain cryptographic proofs of its actions, letting users verify the bot’s behavior without exposing its sensitive trading strategies Crypto trading…