1+ hour, 16+ min ago   (691+ words) The XRP price slipped below $1 as veteran trader Peter Brandt renewed his criticism of the Ripple-linked token. Brandt said he would immediately convert a hypothetical 500,000-XRP holding into Bitcoin after an X user challenged his views. The remark landed as…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago   (556+ words) Bitcoin price traded near $63,069 after a muted session, extending a difficult year for the largest cryptocurrency. Michael Saylor said BTC lost 47% during the past 12 months, while Strategy’s STRC preferred stock returned 9%. The contrast places Strategy’s preferred stock structure under market…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago   (320+ words) Algorand v5.0.0 has reached 90% node support, clearing the upgrade for activation after its cooldown period. The protocol change marks Algorand’s largest upgrade since staking rewards launched in January 2025. It introduces native post-quantum accounts alongside expanded smart contract capabilities and a flexible…...

4+ hour, 21+ min ago   (307+ words) Charles Hoskinson has launched Anthropies, a tool targeting watermarking and attribution markers attached to Claude outputs. The project aims to remove Claude’s keyed text watermark through rewriting with models that do not carry the same mark. Anthropies also targets C2PA image…...

4+ hour, 27+ min ago   (333+ words) The prediction market operator Kalshi has mounted a vigorous defense against Nevada gaming authorities following the state’s pursuit of $120,000 in daily penalties related to allegations that the platform inadequately restricted Nevada residents from accessing specific trading contracts. Nevada informed Kalshi…...

4+ hour, 49+ min ago   (429+ words) Bitcoin faces a persistent demand signal as the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index records its longest negative streak on record. The index has remained below zero since May 19, reaching roughly -0.1066% on August 16. Bitcoin continues trading near $63,000 despite weaker buying pressure on…...

5+ hour, 38+ min ago   (240+ words) Bitcoin continues to serve as the cornerstone of cryptocurrency investing. With the most extensive network infrastructure, unmatched brand awareness, and significant institutional support, it remains the dominant digital asset. BTC currently hovers around $63,000. Market liquidity constraints and general uncertainty have…...

5+ hour, 37+ min ago   (537+ words) According to fresh data released by Binance Research, Gen Z investors using the platform are allocating larger portions of their portfolios to exchange-traded funds while executing fewer transactions compared to their older counterparts. The research shows that ETFs represented 25% of…...

6+ hour, 29+ min ago   (386+ words) Unitree, the Chinese robotics manufacturer, is preparing for its debut on Shanghai’s STAR Market with shares priced at 150.80 yuan (equivalent to $22.37). This pricing establishes a corporate valuation in the vicinity of $9 billion. Just few days after its IPO, the market…...

6+ hour, 31+ min ago   (508+ words) Harvard University’s endowment maintained a steady position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust throughout the second quarter of 2026. The prestigious institution reported holding 3,044,612 shares valued at $101.4 million on June 30, matching the previous quarter’s share count exactly. JUST IN: Harvard PAUSED its…...