Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. For more than a decade, crypto has sold itself as a technology of inclusion. Permissionless finance. Open rails. Global access. Anyone, anywhere, with an internet connection. Yet today, one of the industry’s
Tether led crypto protocol revenue in 2025 with approximately $5.2 billion, accounting for 41.9% of total revenue across 168 revenue-generating protocols, according to CoinGecko Research. Summary Tether led all crypto protocols in 2025 with $5.2B, or 41.9% of total revenue. Four stablecoin issuers generated nearly $8.3B, dominating protocol earnings. Trading platform revenue proved volatile, while
Alleged secret recordings reportedly cite nearly 10 minutes of conversation that provide one of the clearest windows yet into Senator Ted Cruz’s behind-the-scenes opposition to Trump’s protectionist trade policy. The remarks, made during two closed-door meetings in 2025, come as Trump escalates trade tensions with Canada, threatening a 100% tariff on all Canadian imports over
The biggest threat to the Bitcoin network is “ambitious opportunists” who want to push through protocol changes, according to Michael Saylor, the co-founder of Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company Strategy. Saylor’s comments sparked a debate online. Bitcoin maximalist Justin Bechler said the comments were directed toward software developers pushing for non-monetary use cases on Bitcoin, such
The price of bitcoin slid on Sunday, dipping below the $88,000 range and tagging a low of $87,471 per unit. Around noon (EST), the top crypto settled into a clean intraday slide, defined by a tidy staircase of lower highs and lower lows. Thin Liquidity, Heavy Swings: Bitcoin Drops Under $88K as Liquidations Pile Up
Tokenized US Treasuries crossed $10 billion in total value this week, a milestone that confirms the category has moved from proof-of-concept to operational infrastructure. Yet, something happening underneath this achievement is just as important: Circle’s USYC has edged past BlackRock’s BUIDL as the largest tokenized Treasury product, signaling that distribution rails and collateral mechanics now
Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, claims that the leader of a top 10 global bank now views crypto as their “number one priority” and an “existential” necessity, as he reported a few themes and personal takeaways from the week-long World Economic Forum on his X account. Brian Armstrong, the CEO of the leading exchange Coinbase, shared
The cryptocurrency market is preparing to close this week at a much lower level than last week. While Donald Trump’s new tariff threats, macroeconomic uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions are putting pressure on the cryptocurrency market, precious metals are experiencing record highs. However, we will be observing numerous economic developments and altcoin events in the new
Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, has once again shared data regarding Bitcoin with the public. Saylor, in a post on X, used the phrase “the relentlessly advancing orange wave,” a message that was interpreted in the markets as Strategy potentially preparing for a new surge in its Bitcoin holdings. Based on past examples, the company
Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, explained that the real reason behind Bitcoin’s recent weak performance is not “loop theories,” but rather the quantum computing threat and debt-focused leverage risks (Digital Asset Treasures, DATs). While cryptocurrency markets debate why Bitcoin has underperformed gold by 40%, a striking warning has come from renowned macro analyst Charles