US Treasury Targets Iran’s Crypto Access, Says Secretary Scott Bessent

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted on X on April 29 that Washington’s sanctions campaign is now targeting Iran’s access to cryptocurrency, alongside measures against oil exports, shipping networks, and shadow banking channels. This is the first time the Treasury has explicitly named digital assets in the context of its pressure campaign on Iran, placing … Read more

LBank Tops 25 Million Users Worldwide Driven by AFA Partnership

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[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, June 5th, 2026] Global cryptocurrency exchange LBank today announced that its registered user base has exceeded 25 million worldwide, a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing international expansion. This growth follows nearly a year after LBank became the Regional Sponsor of the Argentine National Team, a partnership that has boosted … Read more

Japanese Stimulus Shakes Global Markets as Yen Falls and Crypto Demand Surges

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Japan’s 40-year government bond yield rose to 3.774% on Thursday. Five-year CDS spreads reached 21.73 basis points on November 20. GDP contracted in Q3 2025, while inflation hit 3% in October. Japan’s new stimulus package has triggered sharp reactions across global markets: the yen fell to its weakest level versus the US dollar since January … Read more

Ukraine to Launch CBDC on Stellar Blockchain

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The Ukrainian government will use the Stellar blockchain to develop its central bank digital currency (CBDC) The Ukrainian government has selected the Stellar blockchain to develop its central bank digital currency. The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine announced yesterday that it will work with the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) to build a virtual assets … Read more

Why Hyperliquid (HYPE) May Face a Major Price Correction

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HYPE stood out as a rare outperformer amid a sharply declining crypto market, reaching a new all-time high at the start of the month. Since then, the token has pulled back roughly 25% from that peak, and some analysts warn the correction may not be over. The Bears Take Over Just days ago, Hyperliquid’s native … Read more

CartelFi Surges as Justin Sun Says He Won’t Sell ETH Despite Price Drop

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Tron founder Justin Sun says he will not sell Ethereum (ETH) despite the price dump CartelFi gains momentum in its presale after raising over $1 million so far Meme-coin focus and DeFi integration put CartelFi in the spotlight Tron founder Justin Sun recently reaffirmed his commitment to Ethereum (ETH), even as the leading altcoin has … Read more

How Litecoin (LTC) Stopped a Major MWEB Exploit

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Litecoin suffered a major disruption to its MimbleWimble Extension Block (MWEB) privacy layer after a critical validation bug was discovered and exploited in two separate incidents in March and April 2026, according to a post-mortem published by developer David Burkett. The flaw was rooted in how MWEB inputs were validated during block connection. A miner … Read more

Why Did Ripple (XRP) Fail to Break $1.50 Again?

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Ripple’s cross-border token surged impressively on Sunday evening, outpacing most large-cap altcoins and Bitcoin. The rally, however, stalled as bearish pressure re-emerged—mirroring several previous breakout attempts. Despite the latest rejection, analysts remain optimistic about XRP’s longer-term prospects. XRP Attempted a Breakout — Then Reversed In the hours leading up to the move, XRP dipped to … Read more

XRP Price Nears Key Support Amid Conflicting Signals

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XRP is trading near $1.88 as buyers defend the $1.80–$1.84 support zone. Technical signals are mixed, with oversold indicators colliding with a strong downtrend. A breakdown below $1.80 risks a drop to $1.70, while $2.05 is the key level for recovery. XRP is at a critical juncture as price action compresses near a clearly defined … Read more

Ape & Pepe Expands Ecosystem with Launch of Community FLOW

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[PRESS RELEASE – New York, USA, May 19, 2026] Ape and Pepe (APEPE), a Polygon-based, community-driven hybrid meme ecosystem, today announced the launch of “Community FLOW,” a new initiative designed to broaden global community engagement and improve ecosystem transparency. Community FLOW is a core part of APEPE’s long-term strategy to grow a community-centered culture and … Read more