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Bitcoin has just broken above the $100K psychological level for the first time in months, and the momentum has shifted clearly in favor of the buyers. With the price climbing sharply and on-chain metrics aligning, the current leg suggests bullish continuation, but there are still some key levels to monitor. Technical Analysis The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, BTC has pushed through the $100K resistance level and is now hovering around the $103K mark. This breakout came after a clean reclaim of both the 100-day and 200-day moving averages and a retest of the ascending trendline that’s been respected…

The biggest holders of President Trump’s meme coin, who qualified for access to a private reception and dinner with the U.S. leader, held an average of nearly $4.8 million worth of TRUMP apiece to earn their spots via an official leaderboard ranking. Placements were calculated using a time-weighted average of TRUMP holdings between April 23 and May 12, providing a score that was ultimately used to rank registered users. The top 25 finishers were granted “VIP” status, with extra benefits, while an additional 195 token holders gained comparatively limited access. “The First TRUMP Competition is officially over!,” the official Get…

Ripple has announced a big $25 million donation to help teachers and schools across the United States. The money will mostly be given in Ripple’s own digital dollar, called Ripple USD (RLUSD). Ripple is using its digital dollar, RLUSD, to send majority of the money. The funds will go to two education groups, DonorsChoose and Teach For America. Both work to give teachers and students the tools they need for better learning and brighter futures. Ripple’s goal is to support young people as they get ready for future jobs and to give teachers the resources they often have to buy…

Over the years, the Tron Network has evolved into a highly stable decentralized blockchain, and the ecosystem’s achievements highlight this fact. CryptoQuant, in a recent update, noted that Tron’s block production efficiency has hit 99.7% efficiency. Network reliability and Tron governance overhaul This development emphasizes that the Tron network is highly stable, with blocks produced consistently every three seconds. It also indicates that the blockchain has become more reliable over the years, as showcased in Tron often outperforming Bitcoin in key metrics. Notably, Tron’s targeted block production is 28,000 blocks per day, and at 99.7% efficiency, it is just a…

Crypto researcher Julien Bittel links the ongoing Bitcoin surge to global M2, suggesting that the largest cryptocurrency may climb further in the coming weeks. Bitcoin briefly surged past the $100,000 mark this week, climbing as high as $104,000 before settling near $103,000. This movement followed reports suggesting U.S. and Chinese officials would meet in Switzerland over the weekend to discuss a possible trade agreement. The news injected optimism into markets, pushing Bitcoin higher. Yet, beyond this headline-driven jump, ongoing analysis of liquidity trends and their relationship to Bitcoin is taking center stage, with contrasting views from key market observers. Global…

Tower Research Capital, one of three “VIP” clients named in the 2023 lawsuit against Binance by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is ramping up its crypto market-making efforts. Tower Research Capital, one of three “VIP” clients named in the lawsuit against Binance by the U.S. CFTC in 2023, has increased its capital allocation to its crypto trading book and upgraded its infrastructure to take on a larger role in market making on global crypto exchanges, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. At the heart of this renewed push is Limestone Trading, which has now become the lead vehicle…

XRP has evolved beyond payments, now powering finance, gaming, NFTs, and more. XRP Ledger supports DeFi apps, token swaps, and lending—faster and cheaper than Ethereum. Ripple partners with nations to build CBDCs, advancing global blockchain adoption and innovation. XRP enables micro-payments for online content, changing how creators earn on the internet. When most people hear “XRP,” they immediately think of cross-border payments. And yes, XRP’s speed and low fees have made it famous for exactly that. But what many don’t see is the transformation quietly taking place beneath the surface. XRP is no longer just a payments tool, it’s becoming…

Bitcoin price rallied this week, hitting the important resistance level at $104,000 for the first time since February. Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded by nearly 40% from its April low, sparking a broader altcoin rally. Bitcoin’s market cap has surged past $2 trillion, while the total crypto market cap has climbed to $3.25 trillion. Several factors are fueling the Bitcoin rally. First, optimism is growing that trade tensions between the United States and other major economies may ease. The U.S. has already finalized a deal with the UK, and top officials are scheduled to meet with Chinese counterparts this weekend. An end…

This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. In the past few months, we’ve talked about the rise of fundamentals in crypto. I take a similar stance to Arca CIO Jeff Dorman when looking at projects: I’m not expecting them to start producing revenue tomorrow, but I’m very aware that projects will need some sort of vision about how they plan to make money. VC raises can truly only get them so far. But Dorman, in this week’s episode of the Empire podcast, made an interesting point. Some projects can win in the social value…

The $TRUMP token has been on a rollercoaster lately, with sharp price swings, driven by hype around an exclusive dinner for the top 220 token holders teased by President Trump. Interest in the TRUMP token shot up over 50% after Trump promised the “gala dinner,” which pushed the token’s market cap to a peak of $2.7 billion, and has since cooled down to $2.18 billion. 762K Wallets Lose, 58 Whales Make $1.1 Billion According to a latest CNBC report, Data from Chainalysis shows that around 762,000 wallets that bought the $TRUMP memecoin suffered losses and are currently in the red.…