Author: John Smith

According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has climbed by 12.03% to $67.76 million, up from last week’s $64.95 million. Summary NFT sales rose 12% to $67.76M as buyers and sellers returned to the market. Ethereum led NFT blockchains with $28.06M in sales, up over 45% week-on-week. Bitcoin fell to $88K and ETH dropped below $3K, but NFTs bucked the market trend. Market participation has rebounded, with NFT buyers surging by 49.30% to 231,210 and sellers jumping by 43.43% to 164,944. NFT transactions remained essentially flat, down just 0.16% to 910,892. The market has also taken a hit as Bitcoin’s…

A solo Bitcoin miner successfully mined an entire Bitcoin block on December 18, after renting hashpower through the NiceHash marketplace, according to blockchain data. Summary The probability of a solo miner finding a block, particularly when using rented hashpower, remains extremely low given current network difficulty levels. Bitcoin’s network hashrate is dominated by large-scale industrial mining operations using specialized hardware in extensive facilities. Most miners participate in mining pools to distribute rewards more consistently over time. Per ETH News, the miner discovered Bitcoin (BTC) block 928,351, earning the standard block subsidy plus transaction fees. The total payout reached approximately $271,000…

European Union governments have agreed on a common position for the digital euro, marking a significant step toward strengthening the bloc’s monetary sovereignty and reinforcing the euro’s role in global finance amid the prominence of U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins. Summary The ECB launched its digital euro initiative in 2021, and the European Commission submitted a proposal in 2023. Member states took over two years to reach agreement on a common approach. The next step requires the European Parliament to finalize its position before formal negotiations with the Council can begin. “The digital euro is an important step toward a more robust…

BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest asset manager, has posted job openings for multiple cryptocurrency leadership positions as the firm expands its digital asset operations globally, according to listings on the company’s careers page. Summary Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s global head of digital assets, announced the crypto hiring initiative on LinkedIn. The positions span locations in the U.S., Singapore, England, and Ireland The Managing Director position in New York offers a salary range of $270,000 to $350,000. The positions span locations in the U.S., Singapore, England, and Ireland, with roles ranging from associate to managing director levels, the listings show. Robert Mitchnick,…

XRP-linked exchange-traded funds reached more than $60 million in assets under management on December 17, according to market reports, while the token’s spot price declined over the same period. Summary XRP was trading lower at the time of reporting, having fallen during the previous week. XRP has faced downward price pressure for several months. The divergence between ETF asset growth and declining spot prices warrants a closer look. XRP was trading lower at the time of reporting, having fallen during the previous week. The divergence between ETF asset growth and declining spot prices has drawn attention from market participants. Chad…

Chainlink price formed a double-bottom pattern, pointing to a rebound as Swift made a major announcement on its tokenization drive.  Summary Chainlink crypto price has formed a double-bottom pattern. It has also formed a falling wedge, a popular reversal sign. The network will benefit from Swift’s tokenization drive. Chainlink (LINK) token rose by 5.5% to $12.58, with its 24-hour volume rising by 20%. This rebound followed the developers’ announcement that they had partnered with more than 30 banks to build a blockchain ledger to support tokenized assets alongside existing financial systems. We’re already making progress with our plans to add a blockchain-based…

XRPStaking gains traction as investors shift from BTC and ETH ETFs toward stable, yield-focused crypto returns. Summary Investors shift from BTC and ETH ETFs to XRPStaking as demand grows for stable daily crypto yields. XRPStaking has gained massive traction by offering smart contract staking with daily returns reportedly reaching $5,000. The XRP ecosystem launches a yield-focused staking model, attracting passive income seekers amid market volatility. As the funding structure of the cryptocurrency market changes, investors are gradually shifting their focus from traditional Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs to the yield-oriented XRP staking model.  This trend reflects the continued rise…

XRP price could be about to rebound in the near term after forming a bullish engulfing pattern as key catalysts like falling Binance reserves and ETF inflows align. Summary XRP price has formed several bullish chart patterns on the daily chart. The supply of XRP tokens in exchanges has dropped to the lowest level in months. Spot XRP ETF inflows have continued rising this week. The Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $1.8885 at press time, up slightly from the intraday low of $1.7758.  A potential catalyst for the XRP price is third-party data showing that the token’s supply on…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Apertum won Best Layer 1 Blockchain Network at the crypto.news Awards 2025, highlighting its rapid growth and impact. Summary Apertum was named Best Layer-1 Blockchain at the crypto.news Awards 2025, cementing its rise as a fast-growing web3 network. Built on Avalanche, Apertum claimed the Best Layer-1 title for scalability and community-led growth. The crypto.news Awards 2025 honored Apertum for its DAO-driven expansion and innovation. Blockchain project Apertum emerged as one of the winners of the crypto.news Awards 2025.  The…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As regulatory clarity and institutional demand grow, XRP is entering 2026 with renewed momentum, driving investor interest toward mining-based cash-flow models. Summary XRP gained strong institutional validation in late 2025, with spot ETFs drawing nearly $1 billion in inflows and reinforcing confidence in its long-term compliance outlook. As holding strategies evolve, platforms like BI DeFi are gaining attention for enabling XRP and other crypto holders to generate daily cash flow through regulated, mining-based infrastructure. BI DeFi operates a compliance-focused…