Tag: Crypto

  • Mantra Urges Crypto Exchanges to Rethink Leverage After OM Token Crash

    Mantra Urges Crypto Exchanges to Rethink Leverage After OM Token Crash

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    Issac Lane

    DeFi platform Mantra outlines governance reforms and calls for industry-wide collaboration to boost investor safety. Decentralised finance (DeFi) platform Mantra has linked the sudden collapse of its OM token to broader industry issues, particularly risky leverage policies on exchanges. In an official update on 30 April, CEO John Mullin warned that “liquidation cascades could happen…

  • Bitcoin Nears $90K: Will Bulls Break Through?

    Bitcoin Nears $90K: Will Bulls Break Through?

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    Oscar

    Bitcoin’s rally to $89,000 has reignited market optimism, but stiff resistance at $90,000 poses a challenge for the cryptocurrency’s upward momentum. Analysts highlight key price levels and market behaviour that will determine the next move. Bitcoin Rallies to $89K, Faces Resistance Bitcoin surged past $89,000 on April 22, reaching its highest level since early March.…

  • Wealthy South Koreans Bet Big on Crypto as Long-Term Strategy

    Wealthy South Koreans Bet Big on Crypto as Long-Term Strategy

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    Issac Lane

    South Korea’s rich and young investors are turning to crypto over stocks and property, reshaping the country’s financial future. More than 30% of wealthy South Koreans now prefer crypto over traditional assets like gold or property for long-term value growth, according to a new report from Hana Bank. This marks a significant shift in investment…

  • XRP Set to Soar 500% by 2028, Says Standard Chartered

    XRP Set to Soar 500% by 2028, Says Standard Chartered

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    Issac Lane

    Standard Chartered backs XRP to overtake Ethereum by 2028 as ETF approval, tokenisation, and institutional momentum drive explosive growth. Global banking giant Standard Chartered has launched coverage on XRP, projecting a dramatic 500% price surge by the end of 2028. According to Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s Head of Digital Assets Research, XRP is expected to…

  • HashKey Capital Launches Asia’s First XRP Tracker Fund Backed by Ripple

    HashKey Capital Launches Asia’s First XRP Tracker Fund Backed by Ripple

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    Issac Lane

    New fund aims to streamline institutional access to XRP for cross-border payments and crypto investing across Asia. HashKey Capital has announced the launch of the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, marking Asia’s first institutional fund focused solely on tracking XRP’s performance. Designed for professional investors, the fund offers a simplified way to gain exposure to XRP—Ripple’s…

  • Bybit Winds Down Web3 Services to Refocus on Core Offerings Post-Hack

    Bybit Winds Down Web3 Services to Refocus on Core Offerings Post-Hack

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    Issac Lane

    Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced the shutdown of several Web3 services, marking a major strategic shift following a significant security breach earlier this year. The company, which previously positioned itself as a key player in the decentralised finance and NFT spaces, is now scaling back to concentrate on its core offerings. Multiple Web3 Services Set…

  • Crypto and Tech Stocks Rattled as US-China Trade War Escalates

    Crypto and Tech Stocks Rattled as US-China Trade War Escalates

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    Issac Lane

    Markets enter ‘new phase’ amid tariff hikes and macroeconomic uncertainty Cryptocurrencies and tech stocks have entered what analysts are calling a “new phase” of the global trade war, as tensions between the United States and China surge following the White House’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports. Market observers say the reaction has…

  • Crypto Market Outlook: Bearish Sentiment Persists, But Hopes for Rebound in Late 2025

    Crypto Market Outlook: Bearish Sentiment Persists, But Hopes for Rebound in Late 2025

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    Issac Lane

    The cryptocurrency market continues to face downward pressure, as highlighted in a new report from US-based exchange Coinbase. While the industry is currently weathering a significant contraction, signs point to a potential recovery later in the year. Meanwhile, crypto advocacy efforts and regulatory challenges are also making headlines. Coinbase Signals Possible ‘Crypto Winter’ Coinbase’s latest…

  • Janover Doubles Down on Solana with $10.5M Investment, Boosting Treasury Strategy

    Janover Doubles Down on Solana with $10.5M Investment, Boosting Treasury Strategy

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    Issac Lane

    Real estate-focused fintech firm Janover has significantly expanded its digital asset portfolio, acquiring an additional 80,567 Solana (SOL) tokens for approximately $10.5 million. This move brings the company’s total SOL holdings to 163,651.7 tokens, now valued at over $21.2 million. Digital Asset Strategy Accelerates The latest purchase aligns with Janover’s broader plan to enhance its…

  • Crypto’s Debanking Dilemma: Regulation Rises, Barriers Remain

    Crypto’s Debanking Dilemma: Regulation Rises, Barriers Remain

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    Oscar

    Despite recent policy wins across the US and Australia, the crypto industry continues to grapple with restricted access to traditional banking services. “Debanking” — where banks refuse to serve crypto firms — persists as a major roadblock to growth and legitimacy, raising concerns across major jurisdictions. Progress in the US, But Problems Persist In the…