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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission issued broad guidance towards the cryptocurrency industry on Tuesday, with SEC Chair Paul Atkins declaring that “most crypto assets” would not be considered securities. The guidance provides distinctions for which types of assets would not meet the definition for securities, and what would make an asset meet that definition as an investment contract. Furthermore, the guidance notes that protocol mining (as on Bitcoin) and staking, along with crypto airdrops—or tokens sent to a protocol’s users and contributors—do not meet that definition. “After more than a decade of uncertainty, this interpretation will provide market…
$XRP spot volume has more than doubled in the past 24 hours, highlighting the heightened market activity involving the coin. Data from Coinglass shows that the $XRP spot volume climbed a staggering 115% to $1.84 billion in the past day. The volume uptick coincided with a price increase, pushing the coin to a high of $1.60 on Tuesday. Key Points $XRP spot volume has more than doubled in the past 24 hours, highlighting the heightened market activity involving the coin. Upbit dominated the volume heatmap in the past 24 hours, accounting for $449.4 million of the total volume. $XRP accounts…
Global cryptocurrency markets witnessed a significant development this week as Ethereum active addresses surged by an astonishing 121%, signaling what analysts describe as a remarkable recovery in on-chain network activity and renewed investor confidence in the world’s second-largest blockchain ecosystem. Ethereum Active Addresses Experience Unprecedented Growth According to blockchain analytics firm Santiment, the number of active Ethereum addresses increased dramatically from approximately 380,000 to over 840,000 within just four days. This substantial growth represents one of the most rapid network activity recoveries observed in recent Ethereum history. Consequently, market participants and analysts immediately began examining the underlying causes and potential…
The $9.6 Trillion “Debt Wall” of 2026 The United States is approaching a fiscal milestone that many analysts have dubbed the “Debt Wall.” In 2026, approximately $9.6 trillion in US government debt—representing over 25% of the total outstanding national debt—is set to mature. While headlines often frame this as a looming catastrophe, a deeper analysis suggests that the government’s reaction to this pressure could be the primary fuel for the next leg of the $Bitcoin bull market. Understanding the 2026 Debt Maturity Schedule Most of this maturing debt consists of short-term Treasury bills and notes issued during the emergency spending…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate’s stalled crypto market structure bill is making progress behind-the-scenes, the chairman of the body’s Banking Committee said Tuesday. Senator Tim Scott, who heads the banking panel overseeing the market structure bill, said at the Digital Chamber’s DC Blockchain Summit that lawmakers may see a new draft of at least stablecoin language as soon as this week. Stablecoin yield has been the most publicly debated issue in the market structure bill, but lawmakers have remained engaged, Scott said. “I believe that this week we will have the first proposal in my hands to take a look…
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange, is expanding its multi-asset trading ecosystem by introducing a new set of tokenized securities through Ondo Finance’s Ondo Global Markets, bringing traditional financial instruments into the same environment as digital assets. The rollout reflects a broader industry shift toward integrating real-world assets (RWAs) with crypto markets, allowing users to access multiple asset classes within a unified trading interface. With this expansion, traders can manage exposure to cryptocurrencies, equities, exchange-traded funds, and commodities from a single account. The newly listed tokenized assets include some of the most widely traded U.S. companies, such as Tesla, NVIDIA,…
Ethereum ($ETH) is trading near $2,148 on March 21, as sustained large-holder accumulation meets weakening network growth and a key support test. Whale buying and slowing on-chain momentum have compressed $ETH into a tight range. The $1,928 level now defines the next major move. Ethereum Whale Flash Conviction Santiment data from March 18 to March 21 shows wallets holding between 1 million and 10 million $ETH rising from about 6.38 million to 6.49 million coins. This marks a 110,000 $ETH increase, which is currently valued at $235 million, exhibiting confidence. The divergence is clearest between mid-March and March 19. As…
In a significant strategic expansion, ING is deepening its involvement in the crypto world, joining a growing list of financial institutions embracing digital assets. Despite recent downturns in cryptocurrency valuations, the promise of long-term financial gains keeps major banks like ING engaged and expanding their crypto services, as demonstrated by its latest initiative through its German branch. How is ING Germany Expanding Crypto Offerings?What Challenges Are Crypto Investment Products Facing? How is ING Germany Expanding Crypto Offerings? ING Germany’s collaboration with American asset managers Bitwise and VanEck considerably expands the crypto investment options available to its clients. Already offering products…
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is poised to become the next Senator from the state after winning the Democratic primary Tuesday night, defeating Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi. Krishnamoorthi had received north of $8 million in backing from crypto super-political action committee (PAC) Fairshake, among other entities, while Stratton was backed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. Illinois’ senate seat is rated a “Solid Democratic” seat by Cook Political Report, meaning the winner of Tuesday’s primary will most likely win the general election this November and represent the Prairie State in the Senate in 2027. Fairshake’s ads largely attacked Stratton, rather than supporting…
Ripple, the payments-focused blockchain company closely associated with the $XRP Ledger ($XRP) network, is expanding its digital asset services in Brazil while preparing to apply for a license with the country’s central bank, a move that would place it under the nation’s new crypto framework. The company said Tuesday it is rolling out a broader set of services that bundle cross-border payments, digital asset custody, brokerage and treasury tools. It said the combined offering targets banks and fintechs that want to move money across borders, hold crypto and manage liquidity in one system. It said it also plans to apply…