Furthermore, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the dissolution of their National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). Created in October 2021, this unit is intended to spearhead difficult criminal investigations and prosecutions involving the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency. In July 2023, the team was accepted into the Computer Crime and...
This week Alabama legislators will consider all three bills. This wave of proposed legislation, if passed, would dramatically reshape how the state engages with and regulates cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. These bills will clarify the state’s regulatory framework for digital assets and allow states to invest in cryptocurrency. In addition,...
A new report from Bernstein suggests that upcoming digital asset regulations could significantly benefit trading platforms like Robinhood and Coinbase. The anticipated regulatory framework promises a unified structure for trading both securities and non-securities, potentially unlocking new opportunities and streamlining operations for these companies.The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and...
We welcome the release today of six key principles on which to base this future legislation, from Reps. They are to be commended for their focus on innovation, regulatory clarity and consumer protection. Their proposal, as described in an op-ed published on April 4, would provide much-needed legal certainty for...
Senator Tim Scott, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, is marking his first 100 days by advancing two key digital asset bills aimed at establishing clear rules for the industry. The GENIUS Act and the FIRM Act have arrived! These bills represent a positive step in the right direction, offering...
Just in the first quarter of 2025, institutional cryptocurrency trading volumes jumped by a staggering 141% year-over-year. This increase took place even as Bitcoin suffered its sharpest price drop since 2022. The stablecoin sector ended up being the most resilient during this slump. Its total market capitalization surged over $230...
Bitcoin’s dominance — its share of the total cryptocurrency market cap — is one of the most important technical indicators that so-called “smart money” investors follow. Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) is the ratio of Bitcoin’s market cap compared to the total market cap of all cryptocurrencies. An increased Bitcoin dominance indicates...
The crypto world is at a crossroads. You’re hearing it from everyone, especially those with old school interests, that Bitcoin dominance is not just going to happen, but that it should be that way. That all altcoins are just “shitcoins” that will eventually disappear. They preach a gospel of digital...
You’ve probably fallen victim to the sexy siren song of the altcoin. They promise high, often unimaginable returns and advertise themselves as the new innovation that will dethrone Bitcoin. Are these just pie in the cybersky? I’m here to explain to you why, for the overwhelming majority of you, they’re...
BTC Dominance Bitcoin’s dominance (BTC.D) continues its bullish run, suggesting a market imbalance in favor of Bitcoin over other crypto competitors. Bitcoin’s dominance of the overall crypto market has gone through the roof. Now it’s getting closer to that truly awe inspiring 75% threshold, a percentage we haven’t achieved in...
XRP is one digital asset that’s gotten the attention of many investors, experienced and inexperienced. It has taken its hits in the crypto world. After a recent 30% decrease, XRP investors are looking for the catalyst that will allow the asset to dance towards the $1.00 mark and beyond. Hiroshi...
Ouch. That 30% plunge since January really hurts the most right now, am I right? Particularly for all of us who invested in XRP expecting a quick moonshot. Why did that 63% chance of reaching an all-time high in 2025 nosedive to just 39%? Yeah, that's a gut punch. We're...
XRP, the third-largest digital asset, is trailing in a longer-term bullish market defined by higher price volatility and uncertainty. Those hopes for achieving a new record in 2025 have all but disappeared. This decline to some degree followed the judge’s disapproval of Ripple and the SEC’s motion to remove a...
It's been a wild ride, hasn't it? The last four-plus months have passed like a whirlwind. With legs-shaking ascents and gut-twisting descents, a new generation is starting to wonder whether the heyday is over. Since the start of this year, prices have dropped 30%. Now, they stand at about $2.31,...