Author: Kryptonews

In an effort to draw visitors to comparatively less-trafficked areas of Rome’s top tourist destination, the city is offering tours—via livestream—of an ancient Roman home that has not previously been open to the public. The House of the Griffins is located near the top of the Palatine Hill, an area adjacent to the Forum and the Colosseum; all three make up the Colosseum Archaeological Park. The House of the Griffins dates to the 2nd-1st century BCE and was discovered in the 19th century. Two stories from the original dwelling survive, featuring an atrium and pool on the ground level, and…

Open interest in Bitcoin derivatives markets has declined over the past three months, resulting in dwindling leverage that has become bullish for the overall market structure, according to CryptoQuant.A 31% decline in open interest (OI) on Bitcoin derivatives since October is a “deleveraging signal” which helps purge the excess leverage built up in the market, said the on-chain analytics provider on Wednesday. “Historically, they have often marked significant bottoms, effectively resetting the market and creating a stronger base for a potential bullish recovery,” said crypto analyst “Darkfost,” who was quoted in the post. The analyst said that this could be the case…

The crypto market began 2026 with huge energy. The global market cap is $3.10 trillion, and trading volume hit $125 billion. Money flows back into digital assets fast. Traders are excited because prices are moving. New projects launch with high hopes while older ones prove their strength. Everyone asks where the market goes next. Finding the right investment now could change your financial year.Searching for the leading crypto coins in 2026 is the goal. With many options, knowing which projects are real is hard. Some break records in presales, while others secure licenses. This list highlights four unique cryptocurrencies leading…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says he can’t support a major crypto bill making its way through Congress in its current form. Armstrong says he believes the latest version of the Clarity Act is worse than the current status quo. He cites multiple key features that are a no go for the largest US crypto exchange. “After reviewing the Senate Banking draft text over the last 48 hours, Coinbase unfortunately can’t support the bill as written. There are too many issues, including:  – A defacto ban on tokenized equities – DeFi prohibitions, giving the government unlimited access to your financial records…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum is showing tentative signs of relief after weeks of downside pressure, but the recovery remains fragile. The price is currently struggling to push decisively above the $3,400 level, a zone that has repeatedly acted as resistance during recent attempts to rebound. While short-term sentiment has improved alongside broader market stabilization, risks remain elevated. Several analysts warn that Ethereum could still face further declines in the coming weeks if momentum fades and macro or liquidity conditions deteriorate again. Adding complexity to the picture, derivatives data suggest a…

Blockchain infrastructure firm Global Settlement Network has announced a pilot to tokenize water treatment sites in Jakarta, aiming to eventually scale it out to the rest of Southeast Asia over the next 12 months with $200 million in tokenized assets.Real-world asset tokenization involves minting financial and other tangible assets on the blockchain to increase investor accessibility and trading opportunities.The initial pilot targets eight government-contracted water treatment sites in Jakarta for tokenization, aiming to raise up to $35 million for upgrading the facilities and expanding the water network in the area, according to a statement on Wednesday.As part of the initiatives’…

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a metric tracking crypto investor sentiment, has registered a “greed” score for the first time since the $19 billion October liquidation event that sent traders running from altcoins. In an update on Thursday, the index returned a rating of 61, reflecting better overall sentiment after weeks of “fear” and “extreme fear.” The index climbed to 48 just a day before, putting it within the “neutral” zone. Crypto investor sentiment plunged on Oct. 11 following the liquidation of $19 billion from crypto markets. In the aftermath, the index returned some of its lowest ratings ever, hitting low…

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in New York has announced the cohort for its Fall 2025 grant recipients, which give over $4 million to 57 arts organizations. The Warhol Foundation is known for its decades-long support of arts and culture organization, which comes in the support of program support over two years and exhibition support, as well as a curatorial research fellowship. For the two-year program support, grantees receive between $60,000 and $180,000 this year, while exhibition support is between $35,000 and $100,000. Related Articles The Fall 2025 grantees hail from 17 states and Washington, D.C., and…

XRP trades back above $2, and soaring institutional investor flows suggest the altcoin’s rally is just getting started.XRP (XRP) is holding above $2, but the move has yet to confirm a bullish shift, with a stronger technical validation expected at higher levels, according to an analyst.Key takeaways:XRP reclaimed its 50-day moving average in early January, signaling early signs of a trend reversal.Institutional flows into XRP were the highest last week, diverging sharply from the market, which saw heavy outflows during the same period.Onchain volume metrics suggest XRP’s move above $2 is driven by balanced participation rather than speculative excess.XRP investment…

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott says further negotiations to garner bipartisan support for a key crypto-regulating bill are needed before it can advance.The US Senate Banking Committee has cancelled its markup of a crypto market structure bill slated for Thursday, citing the need for further negotiation. Committee Chairman Tim Scott said late on Wednesday local time in Washington, DC, that the committee is postponing its markup of the crypto bill to continue bipartisan negotiations to garner support.“I’ve spoken with leaders across the crypto industry, the financial sector, and my Democratic and Republican colleagues, and everyone remains at the table…