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XRP futures started trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s (CME) derivatives platform on Monday, becoming the first regulated futures tracking the price of XRP in the U.S. Traders can trade two contract sizes: 2,500 XRP and 50,000 XRP, which will both be cash-settled and based on the SME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate, which tracks the price of XRP daily at 4:00 p.m. London time. CME already offers bitcoin BTC$104,964.85 , ethereum ETH$2,468.92 and solana SOL$163.85 futures as well as bitcoin and ethereum options. The Group’s SOL futures, which launched in mid-March, had only booked $12.3 million in notional daily volume…

Decentralized communication protocol WalletConnect is embarking on the next phase of its growth with Smart Sessions, a new standard that will “redefine” wallet UX for the AI-powered future of the internet. In a new blog post, WalletConnect Foundation founder Pedro Gomes outlined his vision for a “seamless, intelligent onchain world” powered by AI agents communicating through Smart Sessions. “Smart Sessions aren’t just a UX upgrade,” Gomes wrote, explaining that they “fundamentally reshape the economic dynamics of WalletConnect.” Instead of “endless wallet popups,” Smart Sessions users simply connect once, setting clear rules for wallet interactions in natural language and delegating permission…

New Hampshire is set to become the first US state to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve following the passage of New Hampshire House Bill 302 (HB 302), which authorizes the state treasurer to allocate up to 5% of public funds to Bitcoin and other digital assets. Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, announced the news on May 7. Source: Dennis Porter Introduced in January, HB 302 proposes allocating public funds into precious metals and top-tier digital assets with a market capitalization of over $500 billion, effectively paving the way for state-level Bitcoin investments. As of now, Bitcoin’s market cap…

Ethereum’s market sentiment has shifted notably as the prediction market on Polymarket now shows a 72% chance that the cryptocurrency will remain above $2,500 on May 16, 2025. This jump represents a 22% surge in trader confidence, sparked by rising optimism and increased trading activity over recent days. The change in sentiment reflects a broader trend where traders are recalibrating their outlook based on both technical indicators and market psychology. Polymarket Prediction Sees High Volume, Investor Conviction Source: Polymarketcap Besides the rise in probability, the market has drawn significant attention. Trading volume for this particular prediction reached $674,720, showing strong…

The Shiba Inu and the crypto community were quick to notice a strangely specific figure in the latest burn update provided by Shibburn: 3,333,333 SHIB burned in the last 24 hours. While it could simply be a numerical fluke, it has sparked curiosity as it coincides with the Shiba Inu price rebound after days of drops. Interestingly, the 3,333,333 SHIB was burned in a single burn transaction, which adds another layer of intrigue to the overall narrative. While the number may appear symbolic, or it might even be deliberate or just a mere coincidence, some may interpret it as a…

Binance (BNB), the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announces a massive fee deduction campaign for its prelisting module, Binance Alpha. The new incentive is valid for Alpha Limit Order for 10 early-stage tokens and is valid until further notice. Near-zero fees on Binance Alpha for these tokens: List Top crypto exchange Binance (BNB) launched a promo campaign for traders on Binance Alpha, its prelisting instrument for early-stage tokens with increased volatility. Starting today, all limit orders on Binance Alpha will be charged with a 0.01% fee instead of 0.15% for eligible tokens. #Binance Alpha introduces a special trading fee promotion for…

The AI-powered blockchain platform, Sahara AI has made its public testnet, SIWA, available as the first step in its goal of creating a decentralized community for AI development. SIWA allows you to register, license, and trade your AI assets on the blockchain, proving you are the owner and creator in an easy-to-follow way. Sahara AI already revealed this exclusive news with its community last month, through its official social media platform, X account. 🔥 Big news: Sahara’s Data Services Platform is entering its next phase. Open Beta launches SOON!New task types. Dual rewards. Open access.The next era of AI data…

MicroStrategy Incorporated, a global leader in business intelligence and a pioneer among publicly traded companies in holding Bitcoin as a strategic asset, has announced significant updates regarding its At-the-Market (ATM) offering programs and its recent investments in Bitcoin. The official report was filed on May 5, 2025, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission via the Form 8-K, a document that contains relevant information not previously communicated to investors. Expansion of ATM Programs for MicroStrategy in Bitcoin Strategy: Potential of 63 Billion Dollars New purchases of Bitcoin: almost 1900 BTC in a week Market Implications and Long-Term Strategy Expansion of…

After several days of intense buying pressure and strong bullish momentum, Ethereum has finally paused its rally, finding resistance around the $2,740 mark. The move comes after ETH effortlessly cleared key resistance levels at $2,000 and $2,200, marking one of its strongest short-term performances in months. As excitement builds across the broader crypto market, Ethereum’s next move could define the strength and sustainability of this breakout. With price now stalling, analysts believe a period of consolidation is likely—and perhaps even necessary—before the next leg higher. Top analyst Daan shared a technical view suggesting that the $2,400 level will be crucial…

The cryptocurrency market closed the past week with a generally sideways trend. The Bitcoin price, which remained below $ 105,000 for almost the entire week, managed to break through this threshold with the attack it made today. On the other cryptocurrencies side, a mixed picture dominated the top 100 altcoins. While major altcoins, especially Ethereum, managed to stay in the green zone in general, a significant number of other altcoins closed the week with losses. In addition, there will be token unlocks in many altcoins in the new week and these will be followed closely. Here is the token unlock…