FHFA Could Expose Homebuyers To Greater Counterparty Risk

Opinion by: Margaret Rosenfeld, chief legal officer of Everstake The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) recent directive to explore how cryptocurrency might be included in single-family mortgage risk assessments is a welcome and long-overdue step. If implemented, it could allow long-term crypto holders to use their digital assets when qualifying for a mortgage without being…

More XRP Charts are ‘Signalling a Mega Bullish Wave’ to $20 in 2025

Key takeaways: XRP price just hit multiyear highs of $3.66, but technicals suggest there’s more room to run. Multiple XRP charts signal a potential “explosive” move, targeting $7-$20 if key resistances are broken. XRP (XRP) price has risen significantly over the last seven days, climbing to a new record high of $3.66 on Friday, and…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Surge with $363M Inflows, Extend 12-Day Rally to $6.6B

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $363 million on Friday, marking the twelfth consecutive day of net inflows amid strong investor interest. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the inflows with a net addition of $496.75 million, strengthening its position as the largest spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF with $86.50 billion in assets, according…

Threat Actors Walk Away With $44 Million

Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX was hacked on Friday, leaving the exchange drained of $44 million.  The hackers compromised one of CoinDCX’s internal accounts used for “liquidity provisions” with another exchange through a server breach. No user funds were affected due to the exploit, according to CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta. The CEO also said that all…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Surge with $363M Inflows, Extend 12-Day Rally to $6.6B

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $363 million on Friday, marking the twelfth consecutive day of net inflows amid strong investor interest. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the inflows with a net addition of $496.75 million, strengthening its position as the largest spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF with $86.50 billion in assets, according…

$4,000 ETH Price Is Due ‘Soon’ As Ether Shorts Suffer

Key points: Ether is currently forging a short squeeze that stands out in crypto history, says analysis. A 10% price increase would see another $1 billion in liquidated shorts. Shorts should now fuel a $4,000 ETH price rebound. Ether (ETH) is “making history” as ETH price gains spark a short squeeze for the record books….

Crypto Week Was A Win: What’s Next?

The US Congress has concluded its Crypto Week with the passage of the GENIUS Act and is sending other bills to the Senate after successful votes and no small amount of deliberation. The US crypto industry was jubilant as the House of Representatives passed the GENIUS Act — the industry’s flagship stablecoin bill — and…

Altcoin Marketcap To Hit $5T If Altseason Keeps Up

Key takeaways: The TOTAL2 market cap (excluding BTC) has hit $1.5 trillion for the first time since January. Exchanges received over $1.7 billion in stablecoin inflows this week, and analysts think the positioning is toward altcoins. TOTAL3 (excluding BTC and ETH market cap) increases remain in an early stage, with analysts eyeing a parabolic rally…

$4,000 ETH Price Is Due ‘Soon’ As Ether Shorts Suffer

Key points: Ether is currently forging a short squeeze that stands out in crypto history, says analysis. A 10% price increase would see another $1 billion in liquidated shorts. Shorts should now fuel a $4,000 ETH price rebound. Ether (ETH) is “making history” as ETH price gains spark a short squeeze for the record books….

There Is A Structural Gap In Web3 Trading

Opinion by: Anish Mohammed, co-founder of Panther Protocol Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s recent proposal to create a dark-pool perpetual swap decentralized exchange (DEX) is more than just a novel idea — it’s a timely reflection of where Web3 is falling short.  In a market increasingly driven by institutions and large stakeholders, CZ’s call for…