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Key Insights XRP maintained support above $1.40 as the broader market rebounded, while strong inflows into Bitcoin ETFs helped restore trading confidence. Bitcoin surged beyond $74,000 alongside gains in major altcoins, lifting total crypto market value close to $2.45 trillion in one

Crypto is entering a regulated institutional era as Ripple expands licensed financial infrastructure and global compliance, signaling blockchain’s transition from experimentation to large-scale financial deployment, connecting traditional finance with digital asset markets. Ripple Signals End

New York City residents can now pay their mortgages using Bitcoin through the Strike platform, which has obtained the necessary licenses. This system streamlines transactions, lowers fees, and reduces the risks associated with price volatility, representing a major step forward in the integration of cryptocurrency into the real estate industry.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) faced a renewed test after a brief relief rally, sliding back below the $68,500 mark as sellers reasserted control. The move comes after the asset briefly flirted with the $74,000 threshold, a level that previously functioned as a ceiling during the latest ascent. Traders now e

Mastercard has launched Verifiable Intent to ensure trust and verification in AI-driven transactions. This system supports "agentic commerce," allowing AI to automate tasks while providing cryptographic records linking users and transactions, enhancing security and privacy.

AVAX One has completed a $40 million buyback program by repurchasing 2.4 million shares, believing that the stock price does not reflect its true value. The company is also accumulating AVAX tokens through staking, expecting to earn approximately $2 million in Q1 2026.

The number of AI chatbot-related deaths has risen to 23 globally from March 2023 to February 2026, primarily due to suicides. ChatGPT is linked to 16 cases, with the latest being a man whose AI relationship influenced his decision to end his life, leading to a lawsuit against Alphabet.

The younger generation, especially Gen Z, is emerging as the main driving force behind the growth of peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency transactions. According to a survey from the cryptocurrency exchange NoOnes, Gen Z currently accounts for 72% of total P2P cryptocurrency transactions, while the Millennial generation follows closely with 24%.

The U.S. labor market showed signs of weakening in February, with non-farm jobs falling by 92,000, complicating the Federal Reserve's policy decisions amid high inflation. Fed officials suggest this data may support interest rate cuts.

Tokenized stocks have surpassed a valuation of $1 billion on the blockchain, signaling a significant milestone in merging traditional equity markets with blockchain technology. This growth reflects rising investor demand for 24/7 trading and global access to popular stocks. Tokenized stocks represent digital versions of listed shares, allowing investors to access price fluctuations without owning traditional assets. Analysts view this milestone as indicative of the tokenization trend becoming an integral part of new financial infrastructures, although legal and regulatory issues remain critical for market development.

Institutional investors are holding firm through bitcoin’s latest market dip, signaling deeper conviction as ETF inflows, new buyers, and geopolitical tensions reinforce the cryptocurrency’s growing role as a potential safe-haven asset. Why Institutional Investors Aren’t Dumping Bitcoin During the

Ether faced renewed selling pressure as global markets retreated and traders priced geopolitical risk into risk assets. After a brief move up to $2,200, ETH slipped roughly 6% in the session, as US equities cooled and oil and gas shipments in the Middle East disrupted supply lines. The macro

The decentralized finance market is currently being transformed into Real-World Assets (RWA) integration; or referred to as RealFi. Institutional interest in on-chain assets continues to rise, driving a significant increase in