Core staking rewards resumption drives demand
Hardfork Closes the Door on Malicious Validators @Coredao_Org completed an emergency hardfork upgrade on September 3, resuming staking reward issuance after a brief but disruptive validator i
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Agent payments on the XRP Ledger clear 3.8 million transactions
The XRP Ledger's agentic payment layer has crossed a fresh milestone, with @t54ai's x402 hub recording 3,807,228 transactions to date, a 274% increase from earlier counts. Total value settled
Binance BNB Price Prediction: Is $3,000 Price Target Realistic as MemeToro Targets BNB Chain Growth?
BNB is trading near $727 after a strong 5.07% daily gain, putting long-term price targets back into focus. Some analysts have discussed a possible $3,000 BNB target, but that level remains hi
DefiLlama and Forgd introduce institutional token grades, but warn that AAA does not mean risk-free
DefiLlama and Forgd have introduced an AAA-to-CCC rating system covering 128 of 149 listed tokens, with Uniswap currently holding the dashboard’s only AAA grade at a composite score of 60.80.
Stellar Tokenization Gains Institutional Momentum
Stellar's expanding RWA market, institutional participation, stablecoin activity, and protocol development are reshaping its ecosystem during 2026. G20 discussions around tokenization, blockc
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal opens crypto channel for Nepal flood fund
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal kick-started a stablecoin donation campaign to contribute to the Disaster Relief Fund launched by Nepal’s Prime Minister. The program gives donors all over
Robinhood Chain Integrates VelvetX for Limit Orders, Stop Losses, and Take Profits
Robinhood Chain has integrated VelvetX to bring limit orders, stop losses, and take profits onchain, giving traders standard order-management controls directly on the network. The Robinhood C
21-bank stablecoin has global backing, but can it rival USDT and USDC?
A planned dollar stablecoin backed by 21 global financial institutions will begin with regulatory resources, corporate relationships, and international payment connections. Four industry exec
Casino terms and slang explained: A plain-English guide to House Edge, table limits, and wagering
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Learn key casino terms, from house edge and p
Bitcoin falls below $80,000 after stronger US jobs report, ETF inflows hit $730 million
Bitcoin dropped beneath $80,000 following the release of the US August jobs report, which recorded 162,000 new nonfarm payrolls—well above the consensus estimate of 56,000. The sharp move in
How to Get Rich With Crypto? Apeing’s $0.0001 Entry Draws Attention Ahead of September 8 Launch
Can the next crypto breakout hide in plain sight before the crowd notices? Recent market action gives crypto watchers plenty to discuss. Chainlink is holding around $11.19 after renewed atten
Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Rate Hits 13-Month High at 6.71%
U.S. mortgage rates moved higher again this week, with the average 30-year fixed rate reaching 6.71%, its highest level since July 2025. The increase comes as longer-term Treasury yields rema