Markets

‘Blood Rushing Back’ Into Crypto as XRP, Dogecoin Soar

In brief XRP and Dogecoin are leading altcoin rallies, with XRP up over 43% in a week, fueled by speculative capital. The U.S. House of Representatives passed three key crypto bills, advancing the Trump administration’s pro-crypto policy agenda. Analyst notes macroeconomic factors, including government spending and inflation fears, prompting investors towards crypto. Crypto prices have…

Business

Kraken Opens US Futures Trading as Congress Advances Landmark Crypto Bills

In brief Kraken has launched CME-based Bitcoin and Ethereum futures for U.S. traders. The new offering coincides with congressional approval of landmark digital asset bills during what Republicans have dubbed “Crypto Week.” The CFTC gains ground as a preferred regulator, raising hopes for clearer rules across the industry. Kraken launched a regulated crypto futures platform…

Markets

XRP Price Hits New All-Time High After Seven Long Years

In brief XRP price set a new all-time high on Thursday, finally topping the seven-year old record. It previously peaked at $3.40 in 2018 during the ICO boom, per data from CoinGecko. Despite regulatory headwinds, which have mostly dissipated, XRP Ledger has been adopted by hundreds of financial institutions. The price of XRP rose to…

Markets

BlackRock Files With SEC to Include Staking in Ethereum ETF

In brief The Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 rules change request that would allow BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF to add staking. The filing is the latest for Ethereum funds hoping to include staking functionality. Ethereum funds have pulled in $2.3 billion worth of investment over a nine-day streak. BlackRock aims to include staking in…

Law and Order

‘Historic’: Trump to Sign Nation’s First Major Crypto Bill After Passing House

In brief The House passed the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, sending the bill to President Trump’s desk for signature. The CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, also performed much better than expected, passing the House handily with 78 Democratic votes. Industry leaders hailed the successful culmination of “Crypto Week,” which only…