Raoul Pal says banks favor Ethereum for uptime, resilience, and scale as Wall Street explores blockchain infrastructure and tokenization. Large financial institutions are increasing their focus on blockchain infrastructure as digital assets gain traction. Industry participants are now examining which networks can meet strict operational demands. Recent discussions have pointed...
Spartans.com Crosses $1 Billion in Wagers While Chainlink and Avalanche Lay Institutional Groundwork
The online casino industry thought it had a firm grip on what scale looked like. Spartans.com just changed that definition entirely. A platform still operating in beta, not yet accessible to the general public worldwide, recorded $1,000,000,000 in total wagers within its first 60 days. Established platforms spent years working...
Ethereum Foundation Veteran Josh Stark Announces Departure
Stark’s exit adds to Ethereum Foundation leadership changes, reflecting a transition as the network continues to mature. Leadership turnover is unfolding at the Ethereum Foundation as another senior figure prepares to exit. Josh Stark, a long-time member of the organization’s leadership team, has confirmed he will step down after five...
Stellar XLM Holds Key Long-Term Support as Traders Watch for a Move Toward $0.53
Stellar XLM holds support at $0.1360-$0.1278 as traders watch $0.1729, $0.2193 and a possible move toward $0.53. Stellar (XLM) is trading near a long-term support zone after a deep pullback from its recent highs. The area between $0.1360 and $0.1278 is a key area to watch. Traders are now watching...
Crypto Holders on Alert: France Reports 1 Kidnapping Every 2.5 Days
France records 41 crypto kidnappings in 2026. Gangs target holders via data breaches and social media. Here is what victims need to know. France has become the global epicenter of crypto-related kidnappings. Authorities recorded 41 such cases in 2026 alone, roughly one every 2.5 days. Organized crime gangs are hunting...
Exodus Adds Native XRP Ledger Support and RLUSD Integration
Exodus now supports native XRP Ledger and RLUSD. XRP trades at $1.43, up 3.73% in 24hrs. Here’s what changed for wallet users. Exodus has officially expanded its support for the XRP Ledger, bringing native XRPL functionality directly into its non-custodial wallet. The crypto wallet provider announced the update in collaboration...
Charles Schwab Launches Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading
Charles Schwab rolls out direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients, offering 75bps pricing and full brokerage integration. Charles Schwab is entering the spot crypto market. The financial giant announced Schwab Crypto on April 16, 2026, a new trading offer giving retail clients direct access to Bitcoin and Ethereum. ...
XRP Triangle Play: Wave D Could Push Price to $1.52
XRP holds the $1.33–$1.36 support zone as wave analysis points to a D-wave target between $1.44 and $1.52. Here’s what the chart says. XRP is sitting on a support band that has held through multiple tests. The $1.33 to $1.36 zone is keeping the current wave structure alive. That much...
Lido DAO Wallets Growth Hits Multi-Month Highs: Is Another LDO Price Breakout Coming?
Lido DAO added 141 new wallets in a day as LDO jumped 21% in 48 hours, with RSI near 69 and MACD signaling bullish momentum. Lido DAO network has lately accelerated alongside price. New wallet creation has climbed to multi-month highs, pointing to stronger user activity and broader participation across...
Bitcoin ETFs Pull $186M as BlackRock’s IBIT Leads Surge
Bitcoin ETFs see $186M inflow, signaling renewed institutional demand strength BlackRock IBIT leads with $292M inflow, dominating ETF market activity Altcoin ETFs gain traction as ETH, SOL, XRP record steady inflows Bitcoin ETFs recorded $186 million in net inflows on April 15, led by strong demand for BlackRock’s product. Bitcoin...