Author: John Smith
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. If DeFi and TradFi truly converge, the pressure point will be on and off-ramps. Few things, other than secure custody, are more critical than having a low-friction way to convert digital tokens into the fiat currency people use every day. For years, that conversion layer was crypto’s weakest link, slowing down mass adoption. Summary Off-ramps are crypto’s real bottleneck: Without fast, low-cost fiat exits, trillions in on-chain value remain operationally trapped and disconnected from the real economy.…
Bitcoin price pushed back above $71,000 on Wednesday, defying geopolitical jitters tied to escalating Middle East tensions and a spike in global oil prices, as on-chain data suggests selling pressure may be drying up. Summary Bitcoin rose above $71,000, gaining over 5% and challenging the upper end of its recent consolidation range. Exchange inflows dropped to 28,235 BTC, a level historically linked to reduced selling pressure and potential accumulation phases. Technical indicators such as Balance of Power turning positive suggest short-term buyer momentum is strengthening. Bitcoin seller exhaustion? Exchange flows fall to near-cycle lows According to analysis from CryptoQuant, the…
XRP price is close to confirming a breakout from a multi-week descending trendline that could potentially kickstart an uptrend over the coming sessions. Summary XRP price has fallen 43% from its yearly high amid a sector-wide downturn. XRP is close to breaking above a descending trendline resistance on the daily chart. XRP (XRP) price has dropped nearly 17% from mid-February and nearly 43% from its year-to-date high of $2.39. XRP has mirrored Bitcoin’s recent move lower, as the bellwether slipped beneath several key support levels while investor appetite for risk assets remained subdued amid rising macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. XRP…
A new study from the Bitcoin Policy Institute finds that leading artificial intelligence models show a strong preference for Bitcoin and other digitally native forms of money when placed in simulated economic scenarios. Summary Bitcoin was the most preferred monetary instrument overall, selected in nearly half of all AI responses. AI models strongly favored digital-native money over fiat, with more than 90% of responses choosing crypto-based options. Stablecoins were preferred for payments, while Bitcoin dominated as a long-term store of value. Study of 36 AI models finds Bitcoin dominates as store of value The research, published at MoneyForAI.org, evaluated 36…
Ethereum price faces $2,000 support as exchange withdrawals surge to the highest level since November, indicating potential shifts in market supply and momentum. Summary Ethereum trades at $2,001, down 4.3% in the last 24 hours. Exchange withdrawals hit 31.6M ETH in February, highest since November. $2,000 support is critical; break below risks $1,850, upside targets $2,300–$2,400. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,001 at press time, down 4.3% in the past 24 hours. The seven-day range stands between $1,841 and $2,099. ETH is still up 7.7% over the past week but down 14% in the last 30 days. From its August…
Global payments giant Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe-owned Bridge to scale stablecoin-backed cards to more than 100 countries. Summary Visa and Stripe’s Bridge will expand stablecoin cards to over 100 countries by end of 2026. The cards let users spend stablecoins at 175M+ Visa merchants worldwide. Settlement is supported through Visa’s on-chain stablecoin pilot with Lead Bank. In a statement published on March 3, Visa confirmed that the expanded program will allow businesses and developers to issue cards linked to stablecoins, with transactions settled on-chain through Bridge’s partnership with Lead Bank. The product was first released in 2025 with a…
HBAR price has faced repeated rejection at the value area high, signaling fading upside momentum. With demand weakening, the market now risks rotating toward deeper support near $0.07. Summary Repeated rejection at value area high resistance $0.09 support critical for short-term structure Breakdown exposes $0.07 high timeframe support HBAR (HBAR) price remains locked in a corrective phase as price continues to trade within clearly defined value levels. Multiple failed attempts to break above resistance highlight persistent supply overhead, preventing bullish continuation. As momentum fades near the upper boundary of the range, attention shifts toward whether key support can hold or…
CFTC chairman Michael Selig plans to enable US-listed crypto perpetual futures within weeks. Summary CFTC chair Michael Selig told attendees the agency aims to clear regulatory obstacles and launch “genuine professional” crypto perpetual futures in the US within about 4 weeks. The move is part of “Project Crypto,” a joint SEC–CFTC initiative that includes new guidance for DeFi, prediction markets, and tokenized collateral frameworks. BTC and major altcoins saw modest intraday gains while derivatives traders priced in potential onshoring of volume from offshore venues, with expectations for higher regulated futures open interest. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is…
Over a third of tracked altcoins now sit near cycle lows despite a broader market stabilization. Summary CryptoQuant data shows 38% of altcoins are trading close to all-time lows, a deeper drawdown than during the post-FTX unwinding phase. Analyst Darkfost describes this as the “largest regression of altcoins observed during this cycle,” highlighting persistent structural pressure on non-BTC assets. While BTC holds near recent highs, dispersion between majors and smaller caps has widened, with altcoin underperformance pointing to weak liquidity and selective risk appetite. On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant reports that 38% of altcoins are currently trading close to their all-time…
Pi Network price is suddenly doing better than top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana this year, driven by key catalysts like the potential Kraken listing and the upcoming validator rewards distribution. Summary Pi Network price has retreated by about 17% this year. It has done better than other popular cryptocurrencies. The team has made some major announcements this year. Pi Coin (PI) token has dropped by 17% this year, while Bitcoin (BTC) is down by 23%. Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and Solana (SOL) have dropped by 35%, 27%, and 33%, respectively. Pi Network vs Bitcoin, Solana, XRP | Source:…