SWIFT and Ripple Edge Closer as Banking and Blockchain Converge The SWIFT vs. Ripple debate is heating up as global finance moves closer to blockchain-based settlement. What was once seen as a head-to-head rivalry between a traditional payments messaging network and a crypto-native infrastructure has shifted into something more complex. Instead of one replacing the
The crypto market is currently undergoing a significant change in how success is measured by the network. Total Value Locked (TVL) was historically used to measure success, but the crypto community is now prioritizing Monthly Active Addresses (MAA) to better represent the use of the network in actual transactions and the retail uptake of the
Bitcoin is heading into one of the year’s largest options expirations at the worst possible moment. CoinGlass data shows roughly $8.07 billion in notional open interest for Deribit’s options expiring on April 24, split between 56,300 calls and 49,540 puts. While the ratio itself leans bullish, it’s sitting against one of the most uncertain macro
Bitcoin is entering another dangerous macro moment. On one side, President Trump is increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. On the other, Iran-related tensions and Strait of Hormuz headlines are keeping global markets alert. For Bitcoin, this creates a difficult mix. Lower rate expectations can support risk assets, but geopolitical fear
The U.S. Senate session to confirm the new Federal Reserve Chair, initially scheduled for last week, began today, with approval expected soon. Current Chairman Jerome Powell’s term ends on May 15, and Kevin Warsh is set to step in. There is now only a slim chance of any change in the nominee, so it appears
Strategy, the Michael Saylor-led company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has surpassed BlackRock’s flagship spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to become the world’s largest institutional holder of Bitcoin. According to an April 20 regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategy acquired an additional 34,164 Bitcoin over the past week at an average price
Finance is shifting fast, and crypto neobanks are moving into the center of that change. However, the line between trading apps, banks and wallets is fading as crypto services spread into everyday payments and investing. From trading venue to financial hub The new model is broader than speculation. Crypto-friendly neobanks now target mainstream use cases,
Trust and oversight are now central to crypto investing in Italy, according to the latest Crypto Compass from Boerse Stuttgart Digital. The study shows that Italians increasingly want security, transparency and service before they commit capital. Regulation and service lead the decision process About 80% of Italians say regulation and transparency matter when choosing a
Bitcoin ($BTC) price could explode in a full-blown bull market amid a buildup of short traders as of April 21, 2026. Bitcoin price is likely to experience a short squeeze – a bull rally that occurs when rising prices force short sellers to buy back their positions – in the near term, according to Chris
The next major development in cryptocurrency is centered on autonomous financial agents rather than merely new currencies or trading platforms. These are computer programs that can manage finances and complete transactions without human guidance. This week’s Hong Kong Web3 Festival’s central thesis was that a significant shift in the industry is imminent. Authorities and leaders