TON May Become Everyday Blockchain By 2027

Opinion by: Tracy Jin, chief operating officer of MEXC While Ethereum remains the core infrastructure for DeFi and smart contract innovation, it still hasn’t solved its most significant promise: mass adoption. After nearly a decade of development, Ethereum-based apps are still too complex, fragmented and expensive for the average user.  The Open Network (TON) is…

Ethereum Traders Say Eth Price Setting Up “Biggest Move of the Cycle” to $16K

Key takeaways: Ether runs into resistance at $4,000, but strong technicals and rising institutional demand could drive ETH into price discovery. Ether’s ascending triangle pattern targets an ETH price of as high as $16,700. Ether (ETH) trades 23% below its $5,000 all-time high reached in November 2021, as the $4,000 level remains the key resistance…

Telegram’s @crypto Handle Gets $25M Offer as Price Surges 70-Fold in 2 Years

An early Telegram and toncoin (TON) user received a $25 million offer for the instant-messaging app's @crypto username on Wednesday, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said in a post on the messaging system. The username was acquired for just $350,000 in 2023 and the holder of the username recently said: “If these can’t be taken away…

Why is XRP One of the Biggest Losers in Crypto this Week?

Key takeaways: XRP (XRP) has been one of the worst-performing top cryptocurrencies this past seven days, dropping as low as 13.50%, a sharp contrast to Bitcoin’s (BTC) 2.25% and Ether’s (ETH) 0.50% declines over the same period. XRP/USD vs. BTC/USD, ETH/USD, DOGE/USD, FARTCOIN/USD seven-day price performance. Source: TradingView Down around 10% over the past seven…

Hong Kong announces 6-month stablecoin regulatory transition

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will implement a six-month transition period with special rules as part of its new framework for stablecoins, which is set to take effect on Friday. According to a Wednesday report by local news outlet Radio Television Hong Kong, the HKMA will introduce a six-month transitional arrangement as the new…

Why is XRP One of the Biggest Losers in Crypto this Week?

Key takeaways: XRP (XRP) has been one of the worst-performing top cryptocurrencies this past seven days, dropping as low as 13.50%, a sharp contrast to Bitcoin’s (BTC) 2.25% and Ether’s (ETH) 0.50% declines over the same period. XRP/USD vs. BTC/USD, ETH/USD, DOGE/USD, FARTCOIN/USD seven-day price performance. Source: TradingView Down around 10% over the past seven…

DOJ Confirms Dragonfly Not Under Investigation Over Tornado Cash Ties

The US Department of Justice is not investigating Dragonfly Ventures or its executives over the venture company’s past investment in Tornado Cash, according to Haseeb Qureshi, Dragonfly’s co-founder and managing partner. The DOJ reportedly revealed during a Monday trial that it is not targeting Dragonfly in its investigation, Qureshi said in a Tuesday post on…

How to Use Google Gemini for Crypto Trading Without Getting Overwhelmed

Key takeaways Gemini serves as a powerful tool for research and idea generation, but should not be seen as a source of trading signals or personalized advice.  While it effectively summarizes project fundamentals and compares assets, some responses, like Pi Coin’s delayed mainnet claim, highlight the risks of outdated or incomplete information.  Using Gemini to…

How to Use Google Gemini for Crypto Trading Without Getting Overwhelmed

Key takeaways Gemini serves as a powerful tool for research and idea generation, but should not be seen as a source of trading signals or personalized advice.  While it effectively summarizes project fundamentals and compares assets, some responses, like Pi Coin’s delayed mainnet claim, highlight the risks of outdated or incomplete information.  Using Gemini to…

Bank of Korea To Create Virtual Asset Team

South Korea’s central bank will reportedly launch a virtual asset committee to monitor the crypto market and has refocused and renamed its central bank digital currency (CBDC) team to actively explore digital currency. A Bank of Korea official said its Virtual Asset Team will also be responsible for responding to “discussions related to stablecoins and…