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World’s largest crypto exchange Binance has announced the delisting of the $XRP/MXN trading pair, scheduled for April 24. At first glance, the news suggests that Binance is cutting off a fiat route for $XRP in Mexico, but a closer look at the data reveals the exchange is removing an uncompetitive segment. Current market data from CoinMarketCap explains Binance’s decision better than any press release. A comparison of $XRP performance against the Mexican peso reveals total dominance by the local player, Bitso. Why $XRP/MXN delisting on Binance is actually a win for Ripple’s partner Bitso Daily trading volume on Binance stands…

Circle, the leading stablecoin issuer, officially launches $USDC and its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) on the Pharos network. This integration marks a significant milestone for decentralized finance. It enables seamless, secure, and efficient cross-chain transactions. Developers and users on Pharos now access native $USDC liquidity. This move strengthens Circle’s multi-chain strategy. It also enhances the utility of $USDC across diverse blockchain ecosystems. Circle Launches $USDC and CCTP on Pharos Network: What This Means Circle launches $USDC and CCTP on Pharos network to address a critical need. The need is for interoperability between blockchains. Pharos, a high-performance layer-1 network, now supports…

Bitcoin drew mixed public views after new comments from market observers focused on long-term performance and price structure. Adam Livingston said Bitcoin’s recent price action shows a more stable pattern. In a post on X, he wrote that the asset’s oscillations are “dampening” and that the “funnel is closing.” He said this pattern shows Bitcoin moving closer to equilibrium around its long-term power law center. He added that Bitcoin now sits about “−0.94σ below center,” which he described as below trend and below fair value. Livingston said the narrowing range suggests blowoff tops are fading and that large crashes are…

Circle minted $8 billion in $USDC during the crypto downturn. $USDC has overtaken $USDT in adjusted transaction volume for the first time since 2019. Stablecoin market cap has crossed $300 billion as Bitcoin posts 8% weekly gains. Bitcoin is up 7.3% on the week, trading at $73,238. Ethereum has climbed 12.34% in seven days. The Fear and Greed Index, which was deep in Extreme Fear territory just weeks ago, has recovered to 39. Something is shifting, and the stablecoin market may have seen it coming. The Dry Powder Thesis Since the start of February, Circle has minted over $8 billion…

Recent commentaries suggest $XRP and Ripple Treasury now have a direct link to SWIFT, but the real situation may be more complex. Discussions around a possible link between $XRP and SWIFT have emerged after Chad Steingraber highlighted Ripple Treasury’s presence in SWIFT’s Certified Partner Program. However, this connection is not new and does not mean $XRP directly integrates with SWIFT. The SWIFT linkage existed long before Ripple acquired GTreasury, and Ripple’s role has mainly been to improve the platform by adding blockchain capabilities. Key Points Chad Steingraber recently highlighted Ripple Treasury’s listing in SWIFT’s partner program, suggesting a direct $XRP-SWIFT…

CFTC escalates prediction market fight as state challenges intensify across the U.S. The Kalshi case in Massachusetts heightens tensions, with regulators warning states they will see them in court. Key Takeaways: CFTC filing asserts exclusive authority over prediction markets, signaling federal dominance over state challenges ahead. Massachusetts case involving KalshiEx highlights conflict where state enforcement threaten unified national derivatives oversight framework. Mike Selig warns states challenging CFTC authority will face litigation, escalating tensions prediction market regulation. CFTC ASSERTS EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OVER PREDICTION MARKETS The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on April 24 submitted an amicus brief to the Massachusetts Supreme…

Cryptocurrency payments platform, Wirex has officially rolled out its new physical payment card to the Cardano ecosystem, a significant move towards bringing digital assets to real world applications. After the previously deployed version of its virtual card, it is expanding into the real world, enabling its users to use $ADA in physical places, making it a seamless experience at retail locations across the globe. You’ve been using it online. Now take it offline. 💳Introducing the Wirex x Cardano physical card.Order yours now 👇 pic.twitter.com/ib5uqTL67f — Wirex (@wirexapp) April 20, 2026 The launch represents a larger shift in the crypto industry…

RedStone, a decentralized oracle provider, has launched a new settlement layer for decentralized finance, aiming to make tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) usable as collateral in lending protocols. The system, called RedStone Settle, is designed to address a long-standing structural issue in DeFi. While lending platforms such as Aave rely on near-instant liquidations to manage risk, RWAs, including tokenized funds and bonds, typically have redemption periods ranging from 60 to 180 days. This mismatch has largely prevented RWAs from being used as collateral. According to RedStone, the new layer introduces an onchain auction mechanism that is triggered during liquidation events. Liquidity…

Peter Schiff has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin by questioning its long-term value as an investment. In a post on X, he compared Bitcoin’s five-year return with gains in the Nasdaq, S&P 500, gold, and silver. His remarks framed the debate around whether Bitcoin still offers a stronger long-term case than traditional assets. Peter Schiff said Bitcoin rose only 12% over the past five years. He also pointed to stronger gains in other markets during the same period. According to the figures shared in his post, the Nasdaq rose 57.4%, the S&P 500 gained 59.4%, gold climbed 163%, and silver…

Shiba Inu is back to trading in red territory after multiple attempts to recover and reclaim previous highs. Despite this persisting price weakness, Shiba Inu’s network activity has continued to grow as burn activities increasingly surge at a rocket’s pace. 8,216,135 $SHIB out of circulation As of Thursday April 2, Shibburn, the platform that tracks Shiba Inu burn activities, has showcased data revealing that the Shiba Inu burn rate has surged by a massive 2,332% over the last 24 hours. The massive burn rate surge follows a large destruction of $SHIB tokens that saw a total of 8,216,135 $SHIB sent…