Author: James Wilson

Tether has launched its gold‑backed XAUt token on BNB Chain, pairing tokenized bullion with USDT on a network that already hosts roughly $3.2 billion in real‑world assets. Summary Tether has launched its tokenized gold product XAUt on BNB Chain, expanding its multi-chain footprint. Each XAUt is backed 1:1 by one troy ounce of physical gold stored in Swiss vaults, with around 1,800 bars (over 22,100 kg) in reserve. BNB Chain now hosts about $3.2 billion in real‑world assets with more than 41,000 holders, reinforcing its role in the RWA market. Tether has deployed its tokenized gold asset Tether Gold (XAUt)…

Bitcoin price has fallen over 30% from its yearly high, largely impacted by geopolitical and economic concerns that deteriorated investor appetite for risk assets. Summary Bitcoin price has dropped over 30% from its yearly high amid geopolitical tensions and persistent macroeconomic pressure weighing on risk assets. Bernstein analysts expect market weakness to persist until Q1 earnings, with crypto-linked stocks down sharply but potentially nearing a bottom. Bearish technical indicators point to further downside risk toward $60,000, while a move above $69,000 could signal a shift in momentum. After rallying nearly 12% to a yearly high of $97,538 on Jan. 15,…

Solana price fell 13% over the past week after confirming a bearish pattern on the charts. Will it experience a steeper decline ahead as institutional investors seem to be backing away from the asset? Summary Solana price dropped over 13% in a week after confirming a bearish flag pattern, signaling potential continuation of the downtrend. Institutional outflows from Solana ETFs and derivatives-driven liquidations have added to selling pressure, weakening investor sentiment. Technical indicators point to further downside risk toward $67, with a break below $80 likely to accelerate losses. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) price fell 13.5% from…

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The Ethereum Foundation has staked over $46 million worth of ether in its largest single-day allocation, while continuing to rotate parts of its treasury through sales. Summary Ethereum Foundation has staked 22,517 ETH worth over $46 million in its largest single-day deposit into the Beacon Chain. The move has followed a 2025 treasury strategy to deploy holdings for yield. On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence shows the foundation transferred 22,517 ETH (ETH) to the Ethereum Beacon Deposit Contract at around 1:38 a.m. ET on Monday.  The contract is used to lock ETH into the network’s proof-of-stake system, where it helps validate…

Walmart-owned OnePay has added more than a dozen crypto tokens to its platform in response to growing demand from its customers. Summary OnePay expanded its crypto offering with more than a dozen tokens including SUI, Polygon, and Arbitrum following earlier listings such as Solana and Cardano. The Walmart-backed platform is building out a super app strategy after launching crypto support with Bitcoin and Ethereum in January. In an announcement shared with crypto media, OnePay said its offering now includes tokens such as SUI (SUI), Polygon (POL), and Arbitrum (ARB), just days after listing Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Bitcoin Cash (BCH),…

Lido’s decentralized autonomous organization has proposed a one-off buyback of its governance token to support price levels amid a prolonged downturn. Summary Lido DAO has proposed a one-off buyback of up to 10,000 stETH, about $20M, to accumulate LDO amid what it calls a significant valuation gap. The token is trading roughly 63% below its two-year median against Ether and remains down 95.9% from its all-time high. According to a governance proposal submitted by the Lido Ecosystem Operations team, the plan would allocate up to 10,000 stETH from the DAO’s treasury for Lido DAO to accumulate LDO (LDO). At current…

Vietnamese authorities have opened a wide fraud case tied to the ONUS crypto ecosystem after detaining several suspects and accusing them of using token promotions and controlled trading to take investor funds.  Summary Vietnam detained ONUS-linked suspects after police alleged token promotions and market control were used deceptively. Authorities said the case involved VNDC, ONUS, and HNG tokens promoted through the platform directly. Vemanti said it hired US legal counsel after reports named two board members in indictments. The case puts fresh focus on crypto enforcement in one of the world’s busiest retail digital asset markets. Vietnam’s Ministry of Public…

Ripple’s native token (XRP) stayed under pressure on Friday as traders watched a key chart level and fresh signals from the Ripple ecosystem.  Summary XRP trades near $1.34 after recent declines as analysts identify a critical decision zone. Analysts say reclaiming $1.80 and breaking $2.20 would confirm stronger upside momentum for XRP. Ripple adds AI security tools while institutional exposure like Goldman Sachs positions remains active. CoinGecko data showed XRP at about $1.34 on Friday, with a 24-hour trading volume near $2.61 billion. The same data showed XRP down about 3% on the day and about 8% over the past…

Two Chinese container ships linked to Cosco briefly moved toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday before turning back near Iranian waters, adding to market concern over shipping access in the Gulf.  Summary Two Chinese-linked ships turned back near Hormuz as Iran enforced stricter control over vessel movements. Iran warned certain ships against transit, calling the strait closed to its stated enemies. Bitcoin and Ethereum fell as geopolitical tension increased and uncertainty spread across global financial markets. Meanwhile, the moves came as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard repeated that traffic tied to countries aligned with the United States and Israel would not…