Grayscale hands XRP the "global payments" label
@Grayscale has assigned $XRP a single, defining identity: global payments. In a breakdown of what each major crypto asset is actually built for, the world's largest digital asset manager gave
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Robinhood Chain is surging. So are the scams.
A New Chain, A Familiar Playbook @RobinhoodCrypto Chain launched its public mainnet on July 1, 2026, positioning itself as an Arbitrum-based Ethereum Layer 2 built for tokenized real-world as
DODO (DODO) Navigates Volume Slump and Competitive Pressure as DEXpert V2 and BirdFly Meme Launchpad Target New Users
DODO has had a difficult 2026 by most measurable metrics, and the data doesn't leave much room for generous interpretation. TVL stands at approximately $12.9 million — a fraction of where the
OKX Issues USDC Notice for Solana Users
OKX has announced that USDC deposits and withdrawals on the Solana network will be suspended starting July 14, 2026, as the exchange performs scheduled wallet maintenance. Users who regularly
Lawson Trial Enables Yen Stablecoin Payments as Netstars Adds Merchants
Japanese retail and payments firms are taking the next step toward real-world stablecoin usage, with two separate developments aimed at easing the gap between crypto rails and everyday checko
SBI Holdings Teams Up With Solana to Expand Onchain Finance
SBI Holdings, one of Japan's largest financial conglomerates, is teaming up with the Solana ecosystem to expand onchain finance, signaling a significant push by traditional Japanese finance i
Metaplanet Inc. (3350.T) Stock Dips Despite Bitcoin Securities Launch Following Siiibo Deal
Key Highlights Metaplanet debuts Bitcoin securities division following completion of Siiibo transaction Fresh division focuses on regulated Bitcoin-linked investment offerings in Japanese mar
Very Network's 2nd KYC Is Set to Go Live Within a Few Hours
Very Network 2nd KYC: Eligibility and Migration Guide For those who held 500 VERY at the June 22 snapshot. Please review the details below and submit your Very Network's 2nd KYC within the pe
Key Economic Indicators to Watch This Week: CPI, PPI & CLARITY Act in Focus
The crypto market enters another crucial week as investors closely watch U.S. inflation data, Federal Reserve speeches, jobless claims, and the CLARITY Act hearing. With Bitcoin trading near
Seed phrase leak pumps memecoin to $14M, Exposing crypto’s copy-trade risk
An exposed recovery phrase of a Robinhood co-founder made it possible for a hacker to convince thousands of traders to join one memecoin instantly, proving that herd mentality can rapidly cha
BTC price bull market to begin in September? Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin (BTC) starts the new week with a bump as traders brace for more macro volatility. Key points: Bitcoin gets knocked back toward $62,000, but a trader is already eyeing the end of the b
eCash Price Prediction: Why Is XEC Price Surging Today?
Traders scanning their watchlists this week keep landing on the same small-cap name. eCash price prediction chatter has picked up fast, and it's not hard to see why once you look at what's be