3iQ Launches XRP ETF on Toronto Stock Exchange with Ripple Backing
Zero management fees for the first six months; Global access offered to investors Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ has announced the launch of its new XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), further expanding its portfolio of crypto investment products. The XRPQ ETF, which began trading this
XRP Consolidates for 200 Days as Analysts Eye Potential Breakout to $10 or Beyond
XRP, the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, has been trading within a tight range for nearly 200 days, sparking intense speculation about its next major move. The altcoin, currently priced at $2.12, remains locked in a consolidation zone between $1.90 and $2.90. With historical fractals and technical patterns offering mixed
Pump.fun and Founder Face Suspension Amidst X’s Crypto Account Crackdown
Over 20 crypto-linked accounts taken offline, sparking concern across the industry In a sweeping move that has alarmed the crypto community, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has suspended the accounts of memecoin platform Pump.fun and its co-founder, Alon Cohen, alongside more than 20 other crypto-related accounts. The mass suspensions
Deribit’s Block RFQ Tool Hits $23B in Volume as Institutional Demand Soars
Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit has seen explosive growth in its Request-for-Quote (RFQ) tool, with institutional participation surging and trading volumes topping $23 billion in under four months. RFQ Tool Facilitates $23 Billion in Trades Since launching in March 2025, Deribit’s Block Request-for-Quote (RFQ) interface has registered over $23 billion in
OneBalance Secures $20 Million Series A to Simplify Crypto Integration for Developers
London-based crypto software firm OneBalance has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Cyber Fund and Blockchain Capital, the company announced on Wednesday.This latest round takes the company’s total funding to $25 million and included additional participation from Mirana Ventures and L2IV. However, the company has
Metaplanet Surpasses Coinbase with 10,000 BTC Treasury, Shares Soar 22%
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has officially surpassed Coinbase in Bitcoin holdings, now owning 10,000 BTC following a recent purchase worth over $117 million. This strategic accumulation has catapulted Metaplanet to the position of the seventh-largest publicly traded company with Bitcoin in its treasury. Latest Bitcoin Purchase Pushes Holdings to 10,000
Yupp AI Raises $33 Million in Seed Round Led by a16z Crypto, Exits Stealth to Build AI Evaluation Platform with Crypto Incentives
AI Meets Crypto: A New Kind of Evaluation Platform Yupp, an AI startup co-founded by veterans from Coinbase, Google, and X, has emerged from stealth with a bold mission: to build a decentralised, user-driven AI model evaluation platform powered by blockchain incentives. The company announced the close of a $33
Bitcoin Eyes Fresh Highs After Mirroring 2024 Rally Pattern Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Analysts Highlight Bullish Setup as BTC Rebounds from Conflict-Driven Dip Bitcoin is once again flashing signs of a strong bullish reversal, echoing a pattern last seen during the Israel-Iran conflict in late 2024. After briefly dropping 5.5% in response to renewed Middle East tensions, the cryptocurrency has recovered quickly, with
SharpLink Becomes Largest Public Holder of Ether with $463M Acquisition
SharpLink Gaming, a Nasdaq-listed sports betting platform, has announced a landmark acquisition of Ether (ETH) worth $463 million, positioning itself as the largest publicly traded holder of the cryptocurrency. This bold move mirrors MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-centric approach but shifts the focus squarely onto Ethereum, making SharpLink the first public company to
Ether Futures Open Interest Hits $20B: Is a Price Surge to $4,000 on the Horizon?
Ether (ETH) is showing strong bullish momentum, with both price action and futures data suggesting further upside potential. The cryptocurrency has rallied over 100% since April lows, outpacing Bitcoin and the broader market, as investors eye the possibility of a breakout toward $4,000 and beyond. Ether Surges 108% Since April,
