Author: Kryptonews

Proof of reserves has become the baseline trust signal in crypto prop trading. After high-profile collapses shook the industry, traders now demand verifiable on-chain evidence that a firm actually holds the funds it claims. This guide ranks the big crypto prop firms offering proof of reserves in 2026, with a focus on transparency, payout reliability, and trading conditions worth your time.Crypto Fund Trader is one of the most trader-forward prop firms in the space, combining institutional-grade infrastructure with a genuinely transparent operating model. Active since November 2022, the firm has built its reputation on fast payouts and a strategic partnership…

The Shiba Inu development team has issued a scam alert regarding a wave of fraudulent activities targeting the newly launched SOU recovery system. Susbarium, the ecosystem’s dedicated safety channel, alerted the community this week that malicious actors are deploying phishing campaigns designed to drain wallets under the guise of compensation for last year’s Shibarium bridge exploit. JUST IN🚨: Shibarium is set to restart its Ethereum bridge after a $4M exploit forced an emergency shutdown. Developers have rotated validator keys, secured 100+ contracts, and recovered 4.6M $BONE. A refund plan for affected users is underway. The Sept 12 hack exploited… pic.twitter.com/pVMM8UbDx4…

PayPal Holdings has reportedly attracted unsolicited takeover interest after a prolonged stock slump left the payments giant trading well below recent highs, signaling that competitors were looking to consolidate their footprint in the digital payments space. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported Monday that PayPal has been meeting with banks to review buyout approaches from unnamed investors. One potential bidder — described as an industry rival — is said to be exploring an acquisition of the entire company, while others have expressed interest in specific PayPal assets.There is no guarantee a deal will materialize, and discussions remain at an…

The final week of February has brought another wave of declines, reinforcing expectations among short-term traders that altcoin prices could fall further. However, this outlook carries growing risks. If prices approach strong demand zones, they could stage an unexpected rebound.Several altcoins are showing a severe imbalance between potential long and short liquidations this week. Such conditions often create an environment for large-scale liquidations.1. Ethereum (ETH)The seven-day liquidation map for Ethereum (ETH) shows that many traders are allocating capital and leverage to short positions, betting on continued downside through the end of the month.As a result, cumulative potential liquidations on the…

Sotheby’s is about to turn a pair of very polished lives into a two-part auction season. In April and May, the house will present roughly 135 works from the collection of Jean and Terry de Gunzburg, carrying a combined estimate of $67 million to $99 million. The first chapter arrives on April 22 with a dedicated design sale in New York, estimated at $30 million to $44 million and described by Sotheby’s as “the most valuable single-owner design sale in its history.” A selection of modern and contemporary art will follow in the May evening sales. Related Articles The de…

Solana Company (HSDT) said it plans to build a high-speed infrastructure network across the Asia-Pacific region to support the growth of the Solana blockchain and diversify its revenue streams.The initiative, called the “Pacific Backbone,” will connect Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong with a low-latency cluster designed to support staking, validation and trading services on Solana.The move targets institutional demand across the region, which has become a hotspot for crypto adoption, cross-border payments and digital asset development.The buildout aims to make Solana’s infrastructure more accessible and reliable for market makers, high-frequency traders, and financial institutions, according to a press release.The…

XRP has formed a classic bearish pattern on its two-day chart, and if confirmed, a price drop to $0.80 could be in the cards over the next few weeks.XRP (XRP) may slide deeper as its bearish chart structure converges with renewed whale activity on Binance.Key takeaways:Bear pennant setup hints at 42% XRP price declineXRP has been forming what appears to be a bear pennant setup on its two-day chart.A bear pennant pattern forms when the price consolidates inside converging trendlines after a sharp drop, called the “flagpole.” It often resolves with another leg down, roughly matching the initial decline. XRP/USD…

World Liberty Financial, the crypto company backed by US President Donald Trump and his sons, reported being targeted by hackers, “paid influencers,” and short sellers in an effort to “manufacture chaos” against the USD1 stablecoin.In a Monday X post, World Liberty said the attack, which happened earlier this morning, failed after hackers targeted “several WLFI cofounder accounts,” opened “massive shorts” against the company’s WLFI token, and “paid influencers to spread FUD [fear, uncertainty, and doubt].” The price of WLFI dipped by about 7% amid the “manufactured chaos,” according to the company, but was trading at $0.1128 at the time of…

The New Art Dealers Alliance has named the more than 110 exhibitors who will take part in the organization’s upcoming New York fair. Running May 13 to 17, the fair will return to the Starrett-Lehigh Building in West Chelsea for the second time. NADA New York’s 12th edition will feature 45 NADA members, including Chozick Family Art Gallery, Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, Embajada, Kates-Ferri Projects, la BEAST gallery, Proxyco, Rivalry Projects, and Spinello Projects, as well as two newly minted ones, Third Born (of Mexico City) and Galleri Urbane (Dallas). Related Articles The fair will also feature 51 first-time…

Crypto Stablecoins might be about to rewrite part of the US debt story. New research from Standard Chartered says the sector could drive up to $1T in fresh demand for US Treasury bills by 2028.As stablecoin issuers grow, they are expected to become major buyers of government debt, turning digital dollars into a serious force in traditional finance. Key Takeaways $2 Trillion Trajectory: Analysts project the total stablecoin market capitalization will surge to $2 trillion by the end of 2028, up from roughly $300 billion today. Treasury Scarcity: Issuers are expected to absorb approximately $1 trillion in short-term T-bills, creating…