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Origins Network has partnered with PinGo AI, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project, to connect the world’s idle computing resources to an increasing array of AI developers and decentralized applications (dApps). As artificial intelligence continues to grow, it is moving toward increasingly advanced capabilities that require vast amounts of computing power. At the same time, major technology companies are acquiring much of the expensive hardware needed to support this development, making access more difficult for smaller participants. Small developers and startups thus often find themselves short on resources. This collaborative effort aims to address these resource constraints by providing…

A Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale transferred 2,650 Bitcoin worth about $203 million to FalconX and Cumberland over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks, in an onchain move that may signal a planned sale or liquidity transaction from the long-dormant Bitcoin miner. The early Bitcoin ($BTC) miner transferred the funds across two transactions of 1,000 $BTC each and another 650 $BTC transaction on Sunday, according to blockchain data platform Arkham. The address still holds another 6,000 $BTC worth about $462 million, said blockchain data platform Onchain Lens in a Monday X post. Transfers to over-the-counter trading desks can signal a planned sale or liquidity transaction,…

Barrett Williams, co-founder of Ranger Finance, a company operating in the cryptocurrency sector, announced that the project has entered the process of ceasing operations. In its statement, Williams acknowledged that the company had lost its sustainability and that it was unable to fully meet its obligations to some employees and business partners. Williams stated that Ranger was struggling to grow beyond its capacity and, with weakening cash flow, the founders were using their personal capital to keep the company afloat. He explained that the company had conducted a funding round through MetaDAO to raise capital, but delays in the process…

The numbers tell a story that crypto maximalists really don’t want to hear. Since the October 2025 market crash, the S&P 500 has climbed 17%, while the broader crypto market has cratered 47.5%. Coinbase, the largest US-based crypto exchange, is feeling the pain directly. The company posted Q4 2025 revenue of $1.78 billion, a 22% decline year-over-year, as trading volumes dried up alongside the broader crypto downturn. The great migration of capital Roughly $2.03 trillion in outflows have drained from the crypto market since October 2025. The total crypto market capitalization now sits at approximately $2.24 trillion as of February…

XRPL has reached $400 million in tokenized real-world asset (RWA) value in just 15 months, significantly outpacing several major blockchain networks, including Ethereum. Evernorth revealed this in a recent report, while $XRP community commentator BankXRP amplified the findings across the crypto community. The comparison has drawn attention to XRPL’s accelerating tokenization activity and highlighted the network’s ability to scale at a pace comparable to some of the industry’s fastest-growing ecosystems. Key Points XRPL reached $400 million in tokenized real-world asset value within just 15 months. It took Ethereum 36 months to achieve a similar milestone. XRPL recorded 78% year-to-date growth…

Bitcoin recorded a critical close above $74,400 last week, paving the way for continued recovery in the coming weeks. Notably, expert analysis from Sykodelic highlights that this level sits at the center of the broader market structure. His recent X post explains why the $74,400 level is important and how it could shape Bitcoin’s price in the coming weeks. Key Points Bitcoin closed last week at $77,020, holding within the bull market support band (BMSB). Last week’s dip to $74,156 marked a retest of the break of the structure point at $74,400. Bitcoin could still produce another brief move lower…

Grayscale, a crypto asset management company, stated that the rising inflation in the US could lead the Fed to maintain a high interest rate policy for an extended period, potentially having significant consequences for the cryptocurrency market. In an assessment published by the company’s Head of Research, Zach Pandl, it was stated that the high-interest rate environment could put pressure on Bitcoin but could create a positive picture for stablecoin issuers and the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). According to Pandl, the fact that consumer inflation in the US is once again approaching the 4% level significantly limits the room…

A fresh roundup shared by crypto exchange Bitrue highlights how 2026 has become a major year for $XRP adoption. It featured new partnerships and integrations spanning banking, payments, tokenized assets, and global financial infrastructure. Specifically, the developments involve major players such as Rakuten, UBS, Mastercard, J.P. Morgan, and Moscow Exchange. Key Points Bitrue believes 2026 is shaping up as a breakout year for $XRP, with Rakuten, DTCC, UBS, Mastercard, and JPMorgan driving adoption. Rakuten added $XRP to its ecosystem, enabling payments and trading for over 44 million users in Japan. Ripple joined DTCC’s tokenized asset initiative tied to a 2026…

Authorities in Russia have dismantled an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation in the Ural region, seizing approximately 10,000 mining units hidden inside industrial facilities. The discovery, first reported by local media outlet Bits, highlights the growing scale of clandestine crypto mining in the country and the strain it places on public infrastructure. Massive Operation Concealed in Industrial Sites The mining farm was spread across two cities in the Ural region, with equipment carefully concealed within industrial buildings to avoid detection. Investigators found that the operators had tampered with power meters to illegally draw more than double the permitted electricity capacity. The…

Solayer, a blockchain infrastructure company focused on the Solana ecosystem, announced the launch of the public testnet for Margin Trade, a new trading platform that combines multiple asset classes within a single margin system. Margin Trade is built entirely on Solana and uses infrastructure developed by Solayer. The product is being developed by a team that includes former traders from Citadel and Kraken. According to the company, Margin Trade is designed to allow users to trade crypto assets, commodities, and equity-related products using one collateral pool on-chain. At launch, Margin Trade is expected to support cryptocurrency perpetual contracts, as well…