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Matter Labs’ Alex Gluchowski says Canton isn’t a blockchain, while Digital Asset co-founders argue public chains aren’t that different. Banks are moving onchain through competing models that take different approaches to how financial rules are enforced. On the one hand are blockchain-native builders like Matter Labs co-founder Alex Gluchowski, who argue that financial systems require rules to be enforced across all participants. On the other are networks built for institutions like Canton, which prioritize privacy, control and interoperability over global state. Gluchowski is among the most vocal critics of the latter approach, arguing it reproduces the limitations of traditional finance in a new form. The core of the critique is whether rules can be enforced across an entire network. That’s not possible in systems like Canton, he claimed. Read more

Bitmine Buys 101,627 ETH Worth Over $230M in 2026 The post Bitmine Buys 101,627 Ethereum Worth Over $230M in Its Biggest Weekly Accumulation of 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Aave (AAVE), up 1.9% from Monday, joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer.

RAVE token surges 254% after ZachXBT pump-and-dump allegations. Current price $0.619–$0.646. Key levels, bull/bear scenarios, and what on-chain data says about the next move. The post ZachXBT Called It a Pump and Dump: So Why Did RaveDAO Crypto Just Bounce 138% Again? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The central bank chief outlined digital finance priorities while legislative debates continue over private stablecoin frameworks.

The latest geopolitical risk to crypto from the Strait of Hormuz has come via radio from a tanker under fire. “Sepah Navy, Sepah Navy, this is Motor Vessel Sanmar Herald. You gave me clearance to go. My name is second name on your list. You gave me clearance to go. You are firing now. Let […] The post Oil tanker attacked after falling for crypto scam granting fake Strait of Hormuz safe passage appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Most XRP investors are back in profit, increasing the chance for a rally to $2.24, but bulls must first hold the price above $1.40. XRP’s (XRP) 28% rebound from its macro low at $1.12 pushed it above its realized price. In other words, the average XRP holder is no longer in the red. Is this enough fuel for the bulls to push the altcoin’s price to $2.24? Key takeaways: Read more

Extreme fear surrounds AAVE after exploit-driven outflows, but whale order clusters historically linked to market bottoms are reappearing.

Fake crypto clearance demands are targeting ships stranded at Hormuz as the Iran conflict enters its third month.

Coinbase Expands x402 With AI Agent App Store The post Coinbase Expands x402 With AI Agent App Store, Pushing Crypto Payments Into AI Infrastructure appeared first on Cryptonews.

A falling VIX signals improving risk appetite, boosting Bitcoin’s chances of attracting fresh demand and breaking above the $80,000 level. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), a preferred Wall Street metric to measure investor sentiment and market risk, dropped by over 45% in under a month. For Bitcoin (BTC), this could be a significant bullish signal. Key takeaways: Bitcoin may rise toward $82,700 if VIX keeps underperforming. Read more

Ripple shifts $100M in XRP as exchange reserves hit 2.76B tokens and price hovers at the $2.15 support pivot. Is a dump incoming or will bulls hold the line? Full analysis inside. The post Ripple Just Moved $100 Million in XRP Crypto On-Chain While Exchange Reserves Hit a Bearish Signal: Which Side Wins? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Pi Network will be heavily involved at Consensus 2026: check out how.

OCBC launches $525M GOLDX tokenized gold fund on Solana as RWA market hits $29B. SOL holds $82.45 with $3.55B volume. Is Bitcoin Layer 2 the next RWA frontier? The post Tokenized Gold Lands on Solana: Is Bitcoin Layer 2 Next For RWA Boost? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Michael Saylor and Tom Lee continued to buy BTC and ETH in big size, while Aave published its incident report from the KelpDAO exploit.

Arkham Intelligence flagged the event just shortly after Bitcoin pushed past $76,000. It's a signal you don;t want to miss. The post Tether Minted 1 Billion USDT: On-chain Trading Grinding Back appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Pi Network trades at $0.17, down 85% from its ATH, as a 181% volume spike raises questions. Can smart contracts rescue PI — or is early-stage crypto the smarter play right now? The post Can Smart Contracts Save Pi Crypto Plummeting Price? appeared first on Cryptonews.

BitMEX has partnered with Zodia Custody to enable institutional crypto derivatives trading via off-exchange collateral held in segregated custody. BitMEX, a derivatives-focused cryptocurrency exchange, said it has secured a custody partner to enable asset segregation and trading with off-exchange assets. The company announced Tuesday a partnership with Zodia Custody to allow traders to access derivatives while keeping collateral in segregated custody. The integration is immediately accessible via Interchange, Zodia Custody’s off-venue settlement solution. BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz told Cointelegraph the move reflects lessons from past market failures, including the FTX collapse and the $1.4 billion Bybit hack, which exposed risks tied to unsegregated or compromised exchange-held funds. Read more

A survey by Nomura reveals that roughly 80% of Japan's investment professionals plan to allocate up to 5% of their portfolios to digital assets by 2029.