Author: Kryptonews

Bitcoin is holding at $109,250 as ETF inflows surge and macro uncertainty grows. Data from CoinShares shows institutions poured $3.3 billion into Bitcoin ETFs last week alone, $10.8 billion YTD. This is Bitcoin’s growing appeal as a portfolio diversifier with US Treasury yields rising and fiscal outlook cloudy. US led the inflows with $3.2 billion, Australia, Hong Kong and Germany followed with smaller allocations. Source: CoinSharesBut not all flows were bullish: XRP saw outflows of $37 million, breaking its 80 week inflow streak as Bitcoin and Ethereum took center stage.Market Sentiment: Institutions Strong, Retail Eyes AltcoinsInstitutions are betting on Bitcoin…

March 18, 2024 update: The Dencun network upgrade successfully activated on the Ethereum mainnet on March 13, 2024. As per the original wording of this announcement, this would imply an April 13, 2024 sunset date for the Goerli testnet. That said, as of this writing, nearly all Goerli validators, which were run altruistically by various community members, have already been shut down. Goerli users & developers should therefore migrate to Sepolia or Holesky as soon as possible. In the coming months, Goerli, Ethereum’s first multi-client testnet, will stop being supported by client and EF testing teams. The Dencun network upgrade…

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The Promise of Blockchain in IoT Security The Internet of Things (IoT) connects billions of devices, but this hyper-connectivity comes with a glaring weakness: data breaches. Traditional security measures often fall short, leaving IoT systems vulnerable to hacking. However, blockchain—known for its tamper-proof nature—could revolutionize IoT trust by making breaches a thing of the past. Why IoT Needs a Security Overhaul The scale of IoT makes central databases easy targets. When a single hub is compromised, hackers gain access to countless devices. DDoS attacks like Mirai and privacy exposures from smart devices prove that current solutions are insufficient. Without change,…

CryptoQuant’s analysis reveals Binance short squeeze pressure driving Bitcoin price movements, with historical patterns suggesting sharp rallies as traders face liquidations.Understanding Binance Short Squeeze PressureOn May 26, 2025, CryptoQuant shared an insightful analysis highlighting the impact of Binance’s short squeeze pressure on Bitcoin’s price dynamics. The chart illustrates Bitcoin’s price movements from April 20 to May 24, 2025, alongside Binance short and long squeeze pressure. Key periods of short squeeze activity, marked by sharp spikes in pressure, correlate with significant price increases.Source: CryptoQuantFor instance, a short squeeze in early May, following a low-volatility phase, propelled Bitcoin’s price from $88,000 to $104,000…

XRP price has maintained an upward trend over the past 24 hours. The token is currently trading just above the $2.3 support level. This move follows a recent bullish rally seen across the cryptocurrency market. The overall crypto market cap stands at $3.45 trillion, with a 2.41% gain in the last day.  Bitcoin is holding above $109,000, while Ethereum is sitting above $2,500. The strong showings in these digital assets remain helpful in building investors’ trust and fuel the ongoing market rally. XRP Price Breaks Triangle, Targets $4.43 XRP price has exited a long-standing seven-year triangle pattern, indicating growing bullish…

Update (May 26, 9:27 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from Truth Media and Technology Group.Trump Media and Technology Group, the company behind US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, has rebuffed a report that it’s planning to raise $3 billion in a mix of equity and convertible bonds to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.The Financial Times reported the company’s plan on May 26, citing six people briefed on the matter, but Trump Media told the outlet that, “apparently the Financial Times has dumb writers listening to even dumber sources.”Trump Media did not immediately respond…

The Rise of Web3 and Its Accessibility Challenges Web3, the decentralized internet of the future, promises greater user control, transparency, and security through blockchain technology. However, one of the biggest hurdles to widespread adoption has been its accessibility—complex interfaces, steep learning curves, and resource-intensive operations create barriers for mainstream users. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) steps in, transforming Web3 by simplifying interactions, improving scalability, and enhancing usability. AI Bridges the Gap in User Experience One of AI’s most significant contributions to Web3 is streamlining user interfaces. Traditional blockchain platforms often require technical expertise, from managing seed phrases to interpreting…

Cryptocurrency industry groups are urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue formal guidance on staking, citing continued regulatory uncertainty for Web3 infrastructure providers, according to Allison Muehr, head of staking policy for the Crypto Council for Innovation, a trade group.Clarifying the SEC’s position on staking has become a top priority for the crypto industry, Muehr said during Solana’s Accelerate conference in New York.“We’re about 25% of the way there,” Muehr said. “The SEC has done more constructive engagement with us in the past four months than in the last four years, but we still don’t have formal…

Dubai has launched the first licensed tokenized real estate project in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, previewing appetite for real-world tokenization in one of the world’s burgeoning crypto hubs.Partners in the project include the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, and the Dubai Future Foundation, according to an announcement from the Dubai government. The tokens will be tradeable on the newly launched “Prypco Mint” platform, with Zand Digital Bank appointed as the bank for the project’s pilot phase.On May 19, Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) updated its rules to include…