The leading crypto exchange Binance has removed 30 trading pairs from its platform.
Binance says it axed the pairs to “improve liquidity and user trading experience among our wide range of available assets.”
The sweep included the removal of BitTorrent Token’s (BTT) relatively recent pairing with Bitcoin. BTT remains paired with Binance Coin, Tether (USDT), Paxos Standard (PAX), TrueUSD (TUSD) and USD Coin (USDC).
Here’s a look at all of the pairs on the chopping block.
Back in April, Binance delisted Bitcoin SV (BSV) from its platform entirely.
At the time, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao denounced the rhetoric of BSV creator Craig Wright and called him a “fraud.”
The exchange also removed Bytecoin (BCN), ChatCoin (CHAT), Iconomi (ICN) and Triggers (TRIG) in October of last year, citing a broad list of criteria required for coins to remain on the platform.
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Binance Coin (BNB), created and issued by the exchange Binance has suffered a massive drop in its price action. The crash follows an investigation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against crypto firm Paxos, which supports Binance stablecoin’s BUSD.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the SEC has told crypto firm Paxos that it plans to sue the company for “violating investor protection laws.” This investigation follows a last week’s settlement with crypto exchange Kraken over its staking program in what appears to be a regulatory escalation against the industry.
BNB Affected By The Ongoing SEC Enforcement Actions The US government’s watchdog has told Paxos in a Wells Notice that Binance USD is an unregistered security. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has stated on several occasions that crypto companies must provide “full disclosure information about their financial products.”
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) ordered Paxos in a blog posted on the official page to cease minting Paxos-issued BUSDs due to “several unresolved” issues related to Paxos’ oversight of its relationship with Binance for Paxos-issued BUSDs.
The Department of Financial Services is currently monitoring Paxos to verify the company’s redemption in an “orderly fashion subject” to enhance risk-based compliance protocols.
Paxos has informed its customers that it will no longer be minting new BUSD tokens. The regulated blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform recently announced that it would end its relationship with Binance for the BUSD-branded stablecoin.
Effective February 21, Paxos will cease issuing BUSD tokens in close coordination with the New York Department of Financial Services. The firm stated the following in a blog post:
Paxos has always prioritized the safety of its customers’ assets. That was true at our founding and remains true today. BUSD will remain fully supported by Paxos and redeemable to onboarded customers through at least February 2024. New and existing Paxos customers will be able to redeem their funds in US dollars or convert their BUSD tokens to Pax Dollar (USDP), a regulated US dollar-backed stablecoin also issued by Paxos Trust.
In this matter, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao “CZ” has addressed the case on social media Twitter, stating that as a result of Paxos’s recent decision against issuing BUSD, the token’s market cap will only decrease over time.
In addition, CZ said that he foresees users migrating to other stablecoins over time. For CZ, If BUSD is ruled as a security by the U.S. courts, it will have a profound impact on how the crypto industry will develop or not in the jurisdictions it’s ruled as such. The Binance CEO stated:
Given the ongoing regulatory uncertainty in certain markets, we will be reviewing other projects in those jurisdictions to ensure our users are insulated from any undue harm.
BNB retracement in the four-hour chart. Source: BNBUSDT TradingView BNB is currently trading at $285.9, representing a decline of over 11% in the last 24 hours and 13% in the last seven days.
After the latest news, BNB’s price has plummeted, and if it fails to hold the support at the $260 level, it may face a further retracement to the $219 level, which could operate as the next support line for the Binance token.
Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.
The end of the week brings the market back to a familiar situation. Bitcoin remains largely uneventful, gaining only $100 on yesterday’s price. Top altcoins appear to be on the same boat with the exception of ATOM and DASH, which gained 23.67% and 10.67% respectively.
Binance Coin has recovered from yesterday’s hiccup, while MaidSafeCoin has now posted a new ATH since July.
Cryptocurrency market dynamics since September 12. Source: Coin360 As the world focuses on Venezuela, Bitcoin is making inroads in another Latin American country: Cuba.
According to a report by Reuters, Cubans are appreciating crypto’s borderless nature. The country has been subjected to a decades-long embargo from the U.S., which completely disconnected it from international finance and made it impossible to obtain a simple debit or credit card.
Cryptocurrency’s potential is exemplified by Jason Sanchez, who is reported to have used bitcoin to purchase spare parts for his cellphone repair shop from an online store in China. Alex Sobrino, the founder of Telegram channel CubaCripto, provided more details on crypto adoption in the country. “We are using cryptocurrencies to top up our cellphones, to make purchases online, and there are even people reserving hotel rooms with (it),” he explained, estimating that there are 10,000 users active users in Cuba.
Still, crypto operates in an opaque grey field in Cuba. The central bank of the country has stated in July that it would explore the potential of crypto payments. But just like Iran, it might decide that a centrally-controlled digital currency could make for a better option – even though the pioneering Petro has failed to achieve its goals.
Cosmos recovers amid continuous software releases The ATOM token has had a strong performance this week. After posting its ATL on September 5, it has rebounded by 58% in the past seven days – most of it due to today’s 23% gain.
Excitement is building for the upcoming release of IBC, the Inter Blockchain Communication protocol. The third Release Candidate version of its Interchain Standards was published a few days ago. This will be an important resource for developers on IBC, paving the way for additional attention by the community. The project has also announced Game Of Zones, a gamified network test for the system.
What Games of Stakes was for Cosmos Hub, Game of Zones is for IBC 🤺
Are you ready for 3 weeks of back-to-back gaming? 🛠️
📌 Week 1: Test connections between zones
📌 Week 2: Test token transfers
📌 Week 3: Adversarial zones
🔜 Stay tuned for updates!
— Cosmos – The Interchain ⚛️ (@cosmos) September 12, 2019
Excitement around the fundamental drivers, in addition to a fertile technical picture, are likely to have contributed to ATOM’s cosmic performance this week.
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Coinbase Pro Announces DASH listing The markets have reacted to yet another Coinbase announcement. Trading is set to start on Monday, after a 12 hour period in which only deposits will be open. The coin will only be available on Coinbase Pro, previously called GDAX.
The announcement is responsible for almost the entirety of DASH gains this week, which are currently set at 12%. It’s worth noting that Dash will not be available for New York and UK-based traders, likely due to concerns about its privacy features, which led to Zcash trading restrictions last month.
MaidSafe price sees steady rise MaidSafeCoin, the token of the decentralized internet project Safe Network, has seen a steady rise in the last few weeks.
MaidSafeCoin price chart by CoinMarketCap What’s noteworthy about the project is that it had its ICO back in 2014. While the development journey was expected to be quite long, the fact that it is active after all these years is giving hope to its traders. Many other project tokens have simply flatlined since 2018.
The excitement is likely coming from MaidSafe reaching its Phase 1 milestone at the beginning of the month. Timely development updates and meaningful activity have also compounded the initial effect.
Last week we were beyond delighted to announce that we released real Vaults and therefore, we've landed at the Phase 1 milestone!
But what are Vaults, what's Phase 1, and why is this such big news? https://t.co/ja1tW8mmxk
— Autonomi (@WithAutonomi) September 6, 2019
Bitcoin Commentary By Nathan Batchelor Bitcoin is starting to push lower as we head into the U.S trading session, after the cryptocurrency ran into a wall of technical selling above the $10,400 level. Yesterday I highlighted this key technical area as the likely short-term bullish target.
The $10,000 level is now a possible short-term bearish target if we continue to see the BTC / USD pair losing upside momentum over the weekend.
The one-hour time chart clearly shows that a bullish falling wedge breakout occurred yesterday, once price moved above the $10,150 level. We are likely to see a re-test of the triangle breakout if we continue to hold below the $10,400 level; technical analysis shows that key trendline resistance from the triangle pattern is now located at the $10,000 level.
The $10,600 level still remains the overall short-term bullish target, should a more bullish scenario happen today or even over the weekend. A test towards the current monthly trading high is even possible if the BTC / USD pair finds renewed technical buying interest above the $10,600 level.
Via TradingView The Money Flow Index on both the one-hour and daily time frame has turned bullish, while the Relative Strength Indicator on the daily time frame has risen to its highest level since September 6th. The improvement in these indicators is definitely a positive sign Bitcoin.
*The recent bullish wedge breakout on the one-hour time frame remains valid while the BTC/USD pair trades above the $10,000 level.*
SENTIMENT
Intraday bullish sentiment for Bitcoin has notably increased from yesterday, to 60.00%, according to the latest data from TheTIE.io. Long-term sentiment for the cryptocurrency is largely unchanged, at 66.50 % positive.
UPSIDE POTENTIAL
If the recent bullish moves continue, we should then expect the $10,600 level to be a major area of interest for BTC / USD buyers.
The $10,960 level will be the next technical region for bulls to break, with the $11,700 and $12,400 levels then becoming the next targets for further breakouts.
DOWNSIDE POTENTIAL
The $10,120 and $10,000 levels are the main support areas to watch today, with the $9,876 level the most important technical area to watch below.
We should also consider the weekly price close. If BTC / USD bulls fails to close the weekly candle above the $10,600 level we should expect downside pressure to resume next week.
A full version of Nathan Batchelor’s Daily Bitcoin Commentary, together with his calls, is available to SIMETRI Research subscribers earlier in the day.
Disclosure: This article was edited by Andrey Shevchenko. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.
The crypto market is flooded with GameFi projects that promise the next Fortnite and deliver nothing more than overpriced NFTs.
So it’s no wonder that investors ghosted tokens like SAND (The Sandbox) and MANA (Decentraland) after the metaverse mania cooled off. Once it occurred to them that virtual plots in pixelated universes aren’t exactly generational wealth, these cryptos plunged more than 95% to a point of no return.
The GameFi movement has been mostly lukewarm ever since.
But things are changing, and the coming crypto bull cycle could see another GameFi token race for the top charts. Let’s take a closer look at Tapzi ($TAPZI) – an underrated crypto gem trending among early backers now.
How Tapzi Redefines Gamefi Your success largely hinges on luck more than gameplay in GameFi, whether it’s the rewards you earn or the value appreciation of the token.
But if we take the long-term picture, it’s game mechanics that retain users, and gamers who drive the token price. Any project that compromises the interests of the gamer for the gamblers’ is likely to fail.
And the painful dissipation of the metaverse mania made it clear that hype is far from enough to build a serious gaming community.
Tapzi is a decentralized skill-based gaming platform that challenges the GameFi status quo.
Here, players can stake tokens to compete in real games – like Chess, Checkers, Rock-Paper-Scissors, or Tic Tac Toe – and unlock rewards as they hone their skills.
Crypto incentivization is integral to Tapzi’s gaming economy, but it doesn’t come at the cost of real engagement. Built on the BNB Chain, the project shows that the crypto gaming sector has more to offer than tokenomics and chance mechanics.
Tapzi’s Skill-Based Gaming Model: Explained Tapzi has a mobile-first design where you can play on the go.
On a commute or stuck in a boring meeting, you no longer have to mindlessly scroll through Instagram anymore.
Tapzi gives your mind a much-needed refresh with its skill-based games. And if you’re good enough, you can claim prize pools directly from opponent stakes. Being entirely funded by players, the prize pools don’t rely on a central treasury.
The entry barrier is set low, financially and technically.
Anybody can join the gasless gameplay, and there is even a free mode where you can get plenty of practice before shifting to the paid version.
Tapzi’s developer ecosystem is not limited to a single project. It provides SDKs and exposure to promising projects, aligned with its goal to build a hub for skill-based Web3 games.
All gaming rewards and payments are paid in $TAPZI tokens. The native crypto has a fixed supply of 5B, out of which 20% is made available for early backers at low prices in the ongoing presale.
25% of the presale tokens unlock at the TGE, and the remaining 75% follows a 3-month vesting schedule to prevent supply shocks. Team tokens, on the other hand, are locked for six months, and vested over 18 months.
Together, these strategies encourage long-term adoption of the game and nurture a sustainable gaming economy.
Entertainment doesn’t always have to be brain-rot. It can sometimes sharpen your mind and earn money, too.
Visit the Tapzi website for more details about the gaming hub and how it works.
More in Store Tapzi’s roadmap focuses on phased infrastructure development over feature overload, instilling confidence in its journey ahead.
For example, the demo game launch (Web Beta) is scheduled for this quarter, followed by the public release of Tapzi’s web-based multiplayer engine with sample games (Chess, Checkers, RPS, Tic Tac Toe), staking preview, and matchmaking.
Tapzi offers multi-layered rewards Alongside, the team will run user acquisition campaigns through gaming guilds, influencer partnerships, and paid traffic from high-conversion Web3 channels.
Once the presale is sold out, the token will make its exchange debut on PancakeSwap, with the launch of the $TAPZI/BNB pair.
In addition to these, the launch of the Tapzi Platform Beta (mainnet), the first global tournament with a live leaderboard and sponsored rewards, and the mobile gaming app debut are also slated for this quarter.
The next phases will focus on expansion and scaling. Some of the most awaited features are NFT avatars, cosmetic stores, cosmetic rarity system, analytic dashboard, and multilingual support.
Presale Hits 41% – The Next Crypto to Explode? The $TAPZI presale has already completed 41.6% of its goal, leaving investors with a small window to grab the token before it hits exchanges.
The token is currently priced at $0.0035, while the planned launch price is $0.01. So early presale investors are sitting on 186% profit even before the price action begins.
But what about early-stage dumping?
Tapzi has taken care of that, too. The vesting schedule prevents sell-offs and supports the token’s sustainable value appreciation.
And the smart contract has undergone extensive audits by Solidproof and Coinsult, clearing any concerns early-stage investors may have around code vulnerabilities and fraud.
Why join the $TAPZI presale But the project’s long-term growth is rooted in its gameplay, boldly shifting the focus from chance to skills.
The global gaming industry is predicted to cross $400B by 2028, with mobile gaming at its core, and Web3 gaming is expected to grow from $25B in 2024 to nearly $125B by 2032.
These numbers highlight what early positioning in a promising GameFi project like Tapzi could capture in a few years.
The $TAPZI presale supports purchases using both cryptocurrencies and fiat cards.
But as always, do your own research before investing in crypto. This is not financial advice.
Authored by Aaron Walker – https://www.newsbtc.com/news/tapzi-redefines-gamifi-next-altcoin-to-explode
PANews reported on February 2nd that, based on recent review results, Binance will remove and cease trading the following spot trading pairs on February 3rd, 2026 at 16:00 (UTC+8):
Circle partners with Nomura Securities to enter the Japanese yen foreign exchange settlement service market.
Stablecoin issuer Circle plans to collaborate with Nomura Securities to launch instant foreign currency settlement for Japanese corporate clients as early as 2027. The initiative will enable large cross-border transactions to be completed immediately, aiming to boost cross-border investment and trade. This will mark the first entry of a major stablecoin issuer into Japan’s corporate transaction market, allowing companies to convert yen into US dollar-denominated stablecoins for investment and instant transfers.
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CBRS trades below IPO price post-earnings: Erases all gains six weeks after listing, two smart money firms net $5.8 million from first-day IPO shorts.
According to Hyperinsight monitoring, Cerebras (CBRS), the AI chip firm previously dubbed "Nvidia’s strongest challenger", saw its stock price fall in stages after reporting its first quarterly results since going public, as negative guidance overshadowed better-than-expected performance. The stock has dropped roughly 22% since the earnings release and officially broke below its IPO price today. On-chain whales are overall bearish. CBRS trades at $184 on the Hyperliquid platform, down 7.7% in 24 hours. Large-scale short positions (million-dollar level) total around $11.62 million, 2.39 times the long positions ($4.87 million). Two major short positions were placed precisely at high levels as early as the IPO day or even before the IPO: - Whale 0xe0ff: Shorted at $284.51 on May 14 with a 3x leveraged position of $6.13 million, generating an unrealized profit of $3.24 million (+104%); - Whale 0x9996: Shorted at $275.92 on May 11 with a 5x leveraged position of $5.48 million, generating an unrealized profit of $2.64 million (+162%). It is learned that both addresses currently hold short positions in both CBRS and SPCX, and have recorded substantial unrealized profits, preferring to place short positions at high levels before or on the day of major stock listings. With the realization of negative earnings news in this round, the combined unrealized profit of the two positions is around $5.88 million. Currently, the average entry price of CBRS short whales is around $275, and the current price is over 30% lower than that. The nearest short liquidation line is at $200.13, about 7% away from the current price.
PANews, June 24 – According to a report by Globenewswire, Nasdaq-listed BNB treasury company CEA Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: BNC) has announced a cooperation agreement with YZi Labs to strengthen BNC governance. Under the agreement, the board of directors has appointed Ella Zhang, Alex Odagiu, and Matthew Roszak as directors, all of whom bring experience in digital asset investment and the BNB ecosystem. YZi Labs will terminate its previously initiated written consent solicitation and proxy contest, and withdraw related books and records inspection demands. The board will establish a CEO search committee and appoint YZi Labs partner Alex Odagiu as interim president, reporting to the board until a new CEO is appointed. Current CEO David Namdar will continue to serve during the transition period.
CEA Industries has reached a cooperation agreement with YZi Labs, ending a months-long proxy fight over the governance of the BNB treasury company.
Summary
CEA Industries ended its proxy fight with YZi Labs through a new cooperation agreement Tuesday. Ella Zhang, Alex Odagiu and Matthew Roszak joined CEA’s board as new directors immediately. The deal adds a CEO search process while Odagiu takes an interim president role. The Nasdaq-listed firm said the agreement took effect on June 23 and brings new digital asset experience to its board.
Under the deal, CEA appointed YZi Labs head Ella Zhang, YZi Labs investment partner Alex Odagiu and Bloq co-founder Matthew Roszak as directors. They join existing board members Carly E. Howard, Annemarie Tierney and Glenn Tyranski.
“Today’s agreement between the Board and YZi Labs reflects the kind of constructive, forward-looking collaboration that creates real value for BNC and its stockholders,” said Carly E. Howard, chair of the board of CEA Industries.
YZi Labs ends proxy contest The agreement ends YZi Labs’ consent solicitation against CEA. YZi Labs also agreed to withdraw related books and records demands and record date requests. The firm will follow voting commitments and standstill provisions under the deal.
The two sides will also jointly search for another independent director. CEA said the candidate should have experience in digital assets, capital markets and public company governance.
The settlement marks a shift after months of public pressure. YZi Labs had pushed for board changes after raising concerns about CEA’s governance and its management of the BNB treasury strategy.
CEA also recently filed a complaint against 10X Capital, which had managed its digital asset treasury under an asset management agreement. The company sought to void that agreement and recover fees.
CEO search begins CEA’s board will create a CEO search committee as part of the agreement. The company said the committee will focus on candidates with public company and digital asset experience.
Alex Odagiu will serve as interim president during the search. He will report directly to the board until a new chief executive is appointed. David Namdar will remain CEO during the transition.
“Joining BNC at this critical time for the future of the Company and the BNB Chain is a welcome opportunity,” said incoming interim president Alex Odagiu.
Ella Zhang said BNB’s value is tied to utility across transaction fees, network participation, applications, liquidity and economic activity. She said CEA can turn that exposure into a public-market platform built around transparency and discipline.
BNB treasury strategy remains central CEA describes itself as the manager of the world’s largest corporate treasury of BNB. The company’s strategy moved into focus in 2025 after it raised $500 million through a private placement backed by YZi Labs and 10X Capital.
As previously reported by crypto.news, CEA launched the private placement to build a public BNB treasury vehicle. The financing included $400 million in cash and $100 million in crypto, with warrants that could raise total proceeds to $1.25 billion.
As crypto.news reported, CEA later closed the $500 million placement and rebranded around its BNB strategy. The company said at the time that BNB would become its main treasury reserve asset.
In a recent update, crypto.news covered CEA’s purchase of 200,000 BNB, worth about $160 million at the time. The purchase made BNC the largest listed corporate holder of BNB.
CEA Industries shares closed at $2.27 on Tuesday, up 8.35%, according to Google Finance. BNB traded near $578.63, down about 1% over 24 hours (per crypto.news data).
Source: Google Finance The governance agreement now gives YZi Labs direct board representation as CEA works to stabilize leadership and continue its BNB treasury plan.
PANews, June 24 – According to official sources, Web3 intelligent data analytics platform AiTraceRoot announced the completion of $3.5 million in strategic financing, with participation from Castrum Capital, Becker Ventures, Coinvestor, and Gemhead Capital. The funds raised will be used for product R&D, security upgrades, large-scale data model training, and collaborative development within the BNB Chain ecosystem.
AiTraceRoot is an intelligent data analytics support platform for the Web3 space, dedicated to providing intelligent data analytics services to global Web3 users.
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The crypto market has just experienced one of the most violent shocks of the year, illustrating once again the fragility of positions heavily linked to leverage effects in the face of macroeconomic uncertainties and technological disruptions. In just a few hours, more than 100 billion dollars of global market capitalization disappeared. This massive purge occurs in a context of global technological rout and regulatory tightening and plunged the Crypto Market Fear & Greed index into an “extreme fear” zone, with a score of 23.
In brief The crypto market suffered a brutal correction, with more than 100 billion dollars wiped out in a few hours and a marked return of fear across the sector. A wave of liquidations exceeding 720 million dollars hit traders using leverage, causing the capitulation of thousands of investors and a widespread drop in major digital assets. Bitcoin, Ethereum and leading altcoins recorded sharp declines, while spot crypto ETFs suffered significant capital outflows, increasing selling pressure. New American initiatives in favor of quantum computing revive concerns about the future ‘Q-Day’, a scenario in which quantum computers could challenge the security of current cryptographic systems. The capitulation of crypto assets The first act of this crisis is characterized by liquidation metrics of a magnitude rarely seen in recent months, which explains the shift of the crypto market into extreme fear. According to market data, more than 720 million dollars of positions were wiped out in 24 hours across all main assets: bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin… Nearly 145,000 traders fell victim to this wave of forced selling.
The losses mostly hit buyers using leverage: 610 million dollars of long positions liquidated, versus 110 million dollars for short positions. As proof of the violence of the bearish wick, 182 million dollars of buying positions were erased in just one hour. The Hyperliquid platform also recorded the biggest individual liquidation on the ETHUSD contract, valued at 15.34 million dollars. On the network, on-chain analyst Axel Adler Jr. has summarized the situation : “weak hands capitulate while strong hands did not even flinch”.
Here is the factual breakdown of losses recorded in the Spot market :
Bitcoin (BTC) : the price heavily stumbled to reach an intraday low of 61,893 dollars, breaking its critical 200-week moving average (200-WMA) at 62,000 dollars, generating 216 million dollars of liquidations alone ; Ethereum (ETH) : the market’s second crypto plunged below the 1,650 dollar mark to hit a floor at 1,639 dollars ; Major altcoins : XRP fell more than 3 % to 1.10 dollars, while other assets like BNB, Solana, Cardano or Dogecoin recorded corrections ranging from 3 to 7 % ; Institutional flows : Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs experienced significant net capital outflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT ETF alone seeing 170 million dollars of redemptions. Faced with this massive unwind of positions, analyst Ted Pillows warned about the need to preserve the technical support zone between 61,000 and 62,000 dollars, predicting that a “cluster drop around the 61,200 dollar level” might occur before any hope of a rebound.
Macro-economic contagion and global monetary tightening Beyond the technical crisis, this collapse finds its deep causes in a combination of macroeconomic factors and major political decisions. Traditional financial markets have effected a strong contagion. The Korean KOSPI index experienced a historic collapse of nearly 10%, its third largest drop ever, while the Nasdaq 100 lost 2.60% in pre-opening.
This global risk aversion is explained by the rise to 4.5% of the 10-year US Treasury bond yield and the strength of the dollar index (DXY), which reached 101.17, its highest level since May last year. Investors, worried about peace talks between the United States and Iran and fearing future interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, eagerly await the PCE inflation figures. The diagnosis for the analysis entity Bit Official is clear: “the weakness of both markets can therefore be explained by the Fed being less accommodative since October 2025, with the AI narrative offering only a practical explanation for the correction”.
The specter of the “Q-Day” and the threat of quantum computing A fundamental event has shaken investors’ long-term confidence: US President Donald Trump signed executive orders aimed at massively boosting quantum computing to ensure national security. The White House officially announced its intention to “relaunch a national innovation effort in quantum technologies, to preserve national security and stimulate American growth in a key industry sector”. This direction places the crypto industry against a critical countdown: 2030, the date by which the US government has imposed the migration of its own critical systems to post-quantum standards.
Experts fear the advent of a “Q-Day” by 2030, the apocalyptic scenario in which quantum computers would be able to break current standard encryptions. This fear is all the stronger as Google has issued a major warning, highlighting that large-scale quantum machines would be able to break standard cryptography by 2029. Thus, some networks like Solana or XRP already plan to integrate quantum upgrades in their roadmaps for 2028, but a study indicates that nearly 7 million bitcoins could be threatened if the flagship crypto does not update its cryptographic signatures in time.
This triple constraint, monetary on one side, technological and political on the other, sketches a complex outlook and invites nuanced analysis. In the short term, the market’s ability to absorb liquidations will depend heavily on this week’s US economic indicators, which will guide Fed policy. Ultimately, the blockchain industry is forced to accelerate its transition to a post-quantum architecture to preserve its promise of inviolability. This crash, while temporarily eliminating excess speculation and the leverage of “weak hands”, forces developers and institutions to look beyond price charts to meet an inevitable industrial and security challenge.
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Diplômé de Sciences Po Toulouse et titulaire d'une certification consultant blockchain délivrée par Alyra, j'ai rejoint l'aventure Cointribune en 2019. Convaincu du potentiel de la blockchain pour transformer de nombreux secteurs de l'économie, j'ai pris l'engagement de sensibiliser et d'informer le grand public sur cet écosystème en constante évolution. Mon objectif est de permettre à chacun de mieux comprendre la blockchain et de saisir les opportunités qu'elle offre. Je m'efforce chaque jour de fournir une analyse objective de l'actualité, de décrypter les tendances du marché, de relayer les dernières innovations technologiques et de mettre en perspective les enjeux économiques et sociétaux de cette révolution en marche.
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TRON hit 3.93 million active addresses on June 23, according to data from Lookonchain and DefiLlama. That single-day figure put the network ahead of BNB Chain, Solana, and Ethereum, the three blockchains most commonly cited as its competitors for daily user activity.
What the numbers actually show The 3.93 million figure represents unique addresses that initiated or received transactions within a 24-hour window. TRON averaged 3.2 million daily active users during Q1 2026, a figure that already placed it second only to Solana among major blockchains. So hitting 3.93 million represents roughly a 23% jump above that quarterly average.
The network’s total account count tells an even broader story. As of mid-June 2026, TRON surpassed 389 million total accounts, according to TRONSCAN. The network has also processed a cumulative 14.5 billion transactions since launch.
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Why TRON keeps winning the activity game TRON’s secret weapon has never been flashy DeFi protocols or blue-chip NFT collections. It’s stablecoins. Specifically, cheap stablecoin transfers. The network has carved out a massive niche as the preferred rail for USDT transfers, particularly in emerging markets where users prioritize low fees over ecosystem prestige.
The sustainability question Analysts observing the spike have noted that it appears to be a temporary phenomenon rather than evidence of a fundamental shift in network usage patterns. Averaging 3.2 million daily active users across an entire quarter is sustained engagement at a scale that most blockchain networks would love to achieve even once.
TRON transitioned to a community-governed DAO structure back in December 2021, and the network has continued to grow its user base steadily in the years since.
What this means for investors High usage doesn’t automatically translate to token price appreciation. TRON’s dominance in stablecoin transfers means much of the value flowing through the network accrues to stablecoin issuers like Tether, not necessarily to TRX holders.
Investors watching TRON should focus less on single-day records and more on whether the Q2 2026 daily active average exceeds Q1’s 3.2 million figure. That would signal genuine growth rather than statistical noise.
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New developments have emerged regarding CEA Industries (BNC), a BNB treasury company funded by YZi Labs, the investment arm of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.
At this point, the long-standing dispute between the two sides came to an end with an agreement.
According to the official announcement, CEA Industries, which has established a strategic BNB reserve, has strengthened its collaboration with YZi Labs and signed a partnership agreement between the two companies.
CEA Industries announced that as part of the agreement, it has also made changes to its board of directors, appointing Ella Zhang, Alex Odagiu, and Matthew Roszak as new directors. In this context, the company allowed YZi Labs to appoint its own representatives to the board.
The agreement states that YZi Labs has agreed to terminate its approval request and withdraw its related ledger and record requests and record date requests. YZi Labs has also agreed to comply with other long-term traditional voting commitments and waiting periods. Therefore, one of the new board members’ main goals will be to break the influence of 10X Capital within the company.
CEA Industries also added that it will use this partnership as a starting point to deepen its strategic collaboration with YZi Labs and expand the BNB ecosystem.
CEA Industries Chairwoman Carly E. Howard stated, “Today’s agreement between the Board of Directors and YZi Labs reflects an example of constructive and forward-looking collaboration that creates real value for BNC and its shareholders.”
What Happened? CEA Industries, a BNB-based digital asset treasury company, was involved in a control dispute with its largest shareholder, YZi Labs. YZi Labs had previously complained about how CEA Industries managed its assets.
At this point, YZi Labs expressed concern that 10X Capital and its director, Hans Thomas, may have violated Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Hans Thomas, the co-founder of 10X Capital, works as a director at the CEA.
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Ella Zhang, head of YZi Labs, at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (CoinDesk)Summary
YZi Labs is entered a cooperation agreement with BNB treasury company CEA Industries (BNC) following a campaign aimed at overhauling the firm's leadership and governance.Partner Alex Odagiu will serve as an interim president, pending a search for a new chief executive, with head of YZi Labs Ella Zhang and blockchain venture capitalist Matthew Roszak also appointed directors of CEA. YZi rejected suggestions that the settlement amounts to a takeover, a person close to the settlement told CoinDesk in an interview, describing it instead as a governance reset intended to unlock shareholder value. BNB treasury company CEA Industries (BNC) is undergoing a boardroom shakeup following a cooperation agreement with Binance-linked backer YZi Labs.
The investment firm formerly known as Binance Labs backed CEA's transition into a BNB-focused digital asset treasury company in July 2025, investing roughly $100 million. However, disagreements over board oversight and execution led the firm to embark on what could be described as an activist activist shareholder campaign.
The settlement would pave the way for a leadership transition at CEA. The current CEO is expected to step down, while YZi partner Alex Odagiu will serve as an interim president, pending a search for a new chief executive.
Head of YZi Labs Ella Zhang and blockchain venture capitalist Matthew Roszak have also been appointed directors of CEA.
The settlement was announced after the market close on Tuesday, with BNC closing 8.35% higher at $2.27. Shares jumped nearly 20% more to $2.72 in pre-market trading on Wednesday, as of writing.
YZi rejected suggestions that the settlement amounts to a takeover, a person close to the settlement told CoinDesk in an interview, describing it instead as a governance reset intended to unlock shareholder value. The firm also stressed that Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao was not involved in the initiative.
The investment firm was rebranded from the venture arm of crypto exchange Binance in 2024. Following Zhao's release from prison that year, he took a more active role in venture project. YZI Labs is often referred to as Zhao's family office - the name for an investment vehicle that manages a family's wealth. YZi, however, says its structure is different, as it does not involve itself in estate planning, tax structuring and other similar functions.
YZi's goal is to reposition CEA as a leading BNB treasury vehicle, comparable to Strategy's (MSTR) role in bitcoin markets. The firm argues that CEA's shares trade at a significant discount to the value of its underlying BNB holdings, a gap it believes can be narrowed through governance reforms and a clearer operating strategy.
The move comes as digital asset treasury companies enter what some investors describe as a second phase of development. While early treasury firms focused primarily on accumulating crypto assets, newer models are increasingly looking to generate revenue from ecosystem participation and infrastructure businesses tied to those holdings.
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The crypto market is in cautious consolidation on June 24, 2026, with a clear split emerging between assets sensitive to the CLARITY Act and those driven by protocol-level catalysts. Bitcoin is holding at $62,491, up 0.49% — recovering from yesterday’s $62,000 intraday low after $700 million in liquidations. Ethereum is at $1,664, up 0.99%, staying green for the sixth consecutive day ahead of tomorrow’s BitMine Russell 1000 inclusion. XRP is the standout laggard — down 1.4% to $1.08 after a sharp afternoon selloff triggered by CLARITY Act passage odds collapsing to 48% on Polymarket. Solana holds $69.09 (+0.65%) and BNB recovers to $575 (+0.71%). The dominant theme today: the Russell 1000 catalyst lands tomorrow, the CLARITY Act is in crisis, and the market is pricing both simultaneously.
Key Takeaways Bitcoin at $62,491, up 0.49% — holding above $62,000 after yesterday’s liquidation dip Ethereum at $1,664, up 0.99% — sixth consecutive green day, BitMine Russell 1000 inclusion tomorrow XRP at $1.08, down 1.4% — sharp afternoon selloff as CLARITY Act odds drop to 48% on Polymarket Solana at $69.09, up 0.65% — pulling back from $74 highs but holding above $68 support BNB at $575.21, up 0.71% — steady recovery, cleanest chart in the top 5 BitMine Russell 1000 inclusion: tomorrow, June 26 — estimated $2.15B in forced passive fund buying CLARITY Act: Polymarket 48%, Galaxy Research “roughly even” — Senator Lummis warns: miss August = 2030 AssetPrice24hMarket CapVolume 24hBitcoin (BTC)$62,491+0.49%$1.25T$23.4BEthereum (ETH)$1,664+0.99%$200.84B$8.28BXRP$1.08-1.4%$67.36B$1.36BSolana (SOL)$69.09+0.65%$40.1B$1.87BBNB$575.21+0.71%$77.52B$920.38M Bitcoin: Defending $62,000 After Yesterday’s $700M Liquidation Shock Bitcoin is trading at $62,491 — a 0.49% gain — after the most violent session since the post-FOMC selloff. Yesterday’s intraday dip to ~$62,000 triggered more than $700 million in crypto liquidations across all assets. The 24-hour chart today shows the aftermath: BTC opened near $62,330, dipped twice toward $62,000 in the early hours, then recovered steadily to $62,500–$63,000, where it has consolidated through the afternoon.
The structure is defensive. Volume at $23.4 billion — down 25.62% — reflects reduced urgency after yesterday’s panic. Buyers absorbed the liquidation wave; the question now is whether they can push price back above the $63,500–$64,000 resistance zone that capped last week’s recovery.
The CLARITY Act deterioration is the primary headwind. With passage odds at 48%, the $15 billion ETF inflow scenario that underpinned Citi’s $143,000 year-end target is now a coin flip. Bitcoin’s price is not directly legislative — it has commodity classification regardless — but institutional sentiment is correlated with the broader regulatory environment that CLARITY Act passage would create.
Ethereum: Six Green Days, Russell 1000 Tomorrow Ethereum is the standout performer of the week. At $1,664, up 0.99%, ETH has now posted six consecutive green days — an outperformance streak that has no parallel among major assets this month. The 24-hour chart shows a constructive pattern: ETH opened near $1,649, dipped briefly to that level twice before recovering cleanly to $1,665–$1,675, consolidating near the top of the range through the afternoon.
The structural story is unchanged and intensifying. BitMine bought 52,203 ETH on June 22, bringing total holdings to 5.67 million ETH — 4.7% of all circulating supply, valued at $9.8 billion. Tomorrow’s Russell 1000 inclusion forces passive index funds tracking $4+ trillion in benchmarked assets to buy BMNR stock, with analysts estimating up to $2.15 billion in forced inflows.
Separately, the Ethereum Foundation confirmed a 40% spending cut — reducing the structural ETH sell pressure that has historically come from foundation treasury sales. Combined with the 32% staking ratio and BitMine’s accumulation, the liquid float in ETH is compressing.
Volume at $8.28 billion — down 33.38% — is lower than yesterday but the direction is clean. Low volume on a green day above key support ($1,649 held twice) is accumulation, not speculation.
XRP: CLARITY Act Odds Collapse Triggers Afternoon Selloff XRP is the worst performer in the top 5 today — down 1.4% to $1.08 — and the 24-hour chart explains exactly why. XRP held near $1.10–$1.11 for most of the session, then sold off sharply in the early afternoon to $1.08. The timing matches the CLARITY Act news flow: Galaxy Research moved passage odds to “roughly even” and Polymarket dropped to 48%, down from 74% a month ago.
XRP is the asset most directly exposed to CLARITY Act legislative risk. Passage permanently codifies XRP’s commodity classification into federal law — unlocking US bank custody and the pension fund/sovereign wealth fund capital that currently cannot hold XRP under agency-guidance-only classification. Standard Chartered and JPMorgan both project $4–8 billion in ETF inflows in a passage scenario. A slip to 2030 removes that catalyst entirely for this cycle.
The $1.08 level is now testing the lower bound of the June range. Critical support below is $1.05, then the psychological $1.00 floor. Exchange reserves remain at 7-year lows — 1.6 billion tokens, half the October 2025 peak — meaning the thin float amplifies any directional move in either direction.
Solana: Pulling Back from $74 Highs, Holding Key Support Solana is down from its $74 weekly high to $69.09, up 0.65% on the day. The 24-hour chart shows a choppy session: SOL opened near $68.92, tested $68.25 on two brief dips in early trading, then recovered steadily to $69.50–$70.00 before easing back to $69.09 into the afternoon.
The weekly picture remains the strongest of any top asset: SOL has gained approximately 8% over 7 days, outperforming BTC, ETH, XRP, and BNB. The pullback from $74 to $69 reflects normal profit-taking after a sharp weekly move rather than any structural reversal.
Key support is at $68 — the intraday floor that held today. The 50-day moving average at approximately $71.96 is the technical resistance that needs to be reclaimed for the weekly trend to extend further. Volume at $1.87 billion, down 26.36%, confirms the session is consolidative rather than directional.
BNB: Cleanest Chart in the Top 5 BNB is at $575.21, up 0.71% — the most consistent performer today on a risk-adjusted basis. The 24-hour chart shows BNB opened near $571.64, dipped briefly on the open, then trended steadily higher through $574, $576, $578, $580, before settling near $575–$576. No sharp dips, no liquidation spikes — just a clean grind higher throughout the session.
Market cap at $77.52 billion with volume of $920.38 million — the lowest Vol/Mkt Cap ratio (1.18%) in the snapshot, confirming this is low-volatility accumulation rather than speculative trading. Treasury holdings at 686,070 BNB. BNB’s stability today reflects Binance’s structural market share and BNB Chain’s continued fee and utility demand.
The Two Catalysts That Define This Week Russell 1000 inclusion — tomorrow, June 26. BitMine joins the Russell 1000 at market close. Passive index funds must buy BMNR proportionally. Analysts estimate $2.15 billion in forced buying. BitMine’s NAV is almost entirely ETH. Watch BMNR stock and ETH price correlation on inclusion day — a muted reaction suggests the market priced it in; a sharp move signals the $2.15B estimate was underweighted.
CLARITY Act — 48% odds, August deadline. The bill needs 60 Senate votes and a floor commitment before the August recess. Galaxy Research moved from 75% to roughly even. Polymarket at 48%. Senator Lummis: missing August = 2030. A Senate leadership statement committing to a floor vote would immediately reverse the odds. XRP is the asset most directly affected on both upside (passage) and downside (failure). BTC is indirectly affected through the institutional sentiment channel.
What to Watch This Week June 26: BitMine Russell 1000 inclusion — BMNR stock + ETH price on the day Senate calendar: Any floor vote commitment from leadership is the most important market event for XRP $62,000 BTC floor: Second consecutive day testing that level — a break below opens $61,620 and potentially $59,130 $1.00 XRP: The psychological floor that has held every 2026 pullback — now in range if CLARITY Act news deteriorates further
There’s a fundamental tension in blockchain: everything is transparent, but sometimes you need to prove something without showing your homework. Primus Labs just shipped a solution for that on BNB Chain.
The project’s zkTLS verification layer went live on June 23, creating infrastructure that lets users cryptographically verify off-chain data, think Web2 information like bank balances or identity credentials, without actually revealing the underlying data on-chain.
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What zkTLS actually does Oracles like Chainlink solve part of this problem by piping external data on-chain. But they typically handle price feeds and public data, not private user information. zkTLS takes a different approach by using zero-knowledge proofs to verify that specific data exists in a TLS-secured web session without exposing the data itself.
The technology builds on TLSNotary, an open-source protocol for creating cryptographic proofs of web traffic. Primus Labs extended this foundation through its AlphaNet, a decentralized attestation network that makes the verification process trustless rather than relying on a single notary.
The practical applications span several categories: Proof of Reserves for stablecoins and exchanges, reputation-based DeFi lending, real-world asset tokenization, identity verification, and AI-related use cases where data provenance matters.
The backstory and the money behind it Primus Labs, BNB Chain, and Brevis formed a partnership in March 2026 to develop ZKredit, a middleware layer specifically designed for privacy-preserving identity verification. In May 2026, Primus integrated with Unitas and Brevis to enable real-time Proof of Reserves, letting protocols prove they hold what they claim to hold cryptographically without a third-party auditor.
Primus Labs has raised $6.5M in seed and pre-seed funding. The investor list includes VanEck, Dispersion Capital, and Alchemy.
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Every major crypto cycle produces one meme coin that captures the cultural moment perfectly. In 2023, that coin was Pepecoin and it rewarded early believers beyond anything most predicted.
Today, a new wave of meme-native projects is emerging, backed by AI infrastructure and structured tokenomics. MemeToro, with its $MT presale underway on BNB Chain, is generating early-stage attention that echoes familiar patterns.
Three specific parallels stand out between $MT’s current presale phase and where PEPE was before the world caught on.
What Made Pepecoin Run Historic Before examining $MT, the Pepecoin 2023 story deserves a factual foundation. Elon Musk began tweeting about Memecoins in early 2021, kicking off a furious rally that culminated in his Saturday Night Live appearance.
Its large market cap now limits the magnitude of future moves, as early asymmetry has largely been captured. The window that early DOGE holders exploited no longer exists for DOGE and PEPE but it may exist for $MT.
Reason 1: Ground-Floor Entry at the Same Price DOGE Once Was The most striking parallel between $MT and early DOGE is the entry price itself. DOGE was trading around $0.004 in January 2021, right before its historic run began.
The $MT presale is currently priced at exactly $0.00139 per token. This is not a coincidence that MemeToro highlights lightly, it is a deliberate positioning signal.
Investors who entered PEPE at sub-penny prices saw life-changing returns within months. $MT sits at that same numerical starting point, in a market cycle where AI-memecoin narratives are accelerating.
Ground-floor entries at this price level are rare for structured, audited projects with working products. For investors who understand what early PEPE positioning looked like, the $0.00139 price point carries significant weight.
Reason 2: Community-First Tokenomics With Real Infrastructure Behind Them PEPE’s 2023 rise was fueled almost entirely by community energy, there was no staking, no utility layer, no ecosystem.
MemeToro takes the community-first model but adds the infrastructure Pepecoin never had. The public sale allocates 71% of total $MT supply directly to the community, one of the highest ratios in any 2026 presale.
Staking is already live, offering up to 35% APR on $MT from day one. Marketing and partnership tokens are locked under a 24-month vesting schedule, protecting against early sell pressure.
The smart contract has been independently audited by approved third-party security firms. Pepecoin proved that community momentum alone can drive enormous gains. $MT pairs that same community-first spirit with tokenomics that reward long-term participation.
Reason 3: An AI Agent That PEPE Never Had and the Market Now Demands The crypto market has evolved significantly since 2023. MemeToro’s $MT AI Agent is where this project most clearly separates itself from anything PEPE offered. The agent autonomously scans social media, global news, and cultural trends in real time. It identifies viral memecoin narratives before they peak, then acts on them without manual input.
This is the infrastructure layer that PEPE never had, an autonomous, AI-driven system built specifically for the memecoin economy. Bonded memecoins created on the platform auto-list on PancakeSwap, secured by BNB for transparent market access.
The platform also integrates prediction markets, portfolio management tools, and creator reward systems under one ecosystem.
MemeToro gives $MT holders both: the meme energy of early PEPE and the AI infrastructure that the current cycle demands.
The Early Window Is Always Finite The most important lesson from PEPE in 2023 is that the early window closed quickly. Those who bought after the headlines arrived entered a different risk-reward environment entirely.
$MT is still in its presale phase at $0.00139, before exchange listings, before mainstream coverage, before the crowd. The presale allows payment via BNB, ETH, USDT, or card, keeping access broad.
For investors who missed the meme coin moment in 2024, the $MT presale is presenting a second look at familiar timing.
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Artificial intelligence continues to attract capital across crypto markets as investors search for sectors showing active development despite broader volatility. The trend is especially visible on Binance Smart Chain, where AI-powered ecosystems are seeing growing attention from both developers and traders.
At the same time, BNB remains relatively stable and continues targeting the $610 area.
Against this backdrop, several AI-focused projects are emerging as leaders within the ecosystem. Among them, MemeToro ($MT) has become one of the most discussed names as its Stage 2 presale approaches completion and interest in AI-powered blockchain applications continues expanding.
Why BNB Chain Is Becoming a Center for AI Innovation The rise of AI-focused projects on BNB Chain is not happening by accident.
The ecosystem offers low transaction costs, deep liquidity, and one of the largest user bases in crypto. These advantages have helped attract developers building autonomous systems, AI-powered applications, and data-driven infrastructure.
Recent initiatives have accelerated this trend further.
The BNB HACK: AI Trading Agent Edition, backed by BNB Chain, CoinMarketCap, and Trust Wallet, has helped place additional attention on autonomous trading technologies and machine-driven financial applications.
As a result, AI has become one of the most active development categories within the Binance ecosystem.
MemeToro ($MT): The Most Watched AI Presale on BNB Chain MemeToro has emerged as one of the standout AI-focused projects currently building on BNB Chain.
The platform operates as a SocialFi ecosystem designed to combine artificial intelligence, memecoin creation, prediction markets, staking, and market intelligence within a single environment.
At the center of the platform is the MemeToro AI Agent.
The system continuously scans social media conversations, market sentiment, cultural moments, and global news events to identify viral narratives before they gain widespread attention. The goal is to help users discover opportunities earlier through automated intelligence.
The project’s growing visibility has been reflected in its fundraising progress.
With Stage 2 surpassing 90% completion, MemeToro has become one of the most closely watched AI-related presales in the Binance ecosystem.
Venus Protocol: AI-Powered Risk Management at Scale Venus Protocol remains one of the most established AI-integrated platforms operating on BNB Chain.
Rather than focusing on content creation or trend analysis, Venus applies artificial intelligence to decentralized finance. The protocol uses advanced AI-driven risk engines to dynamically manage collateral structures and lending parameters.
This functionality has become increasingly important as tokenized assets and lending markets continue expanding.
By focusing on financial infrastructure rather than speculation, Venus occupies a unique position within the BNB Chain AI landscape and remains a key protocol for many ecosystem participants.
MyShell: Empowering the Next Generation of AI Creators MyShell has become one of the leading AI-agent creation platforms in crypto.
The project allows users to deploy, customize, and monetize AI-powered agents without requiring deep technical expertise. Developers can build interactive chatbot experiences while generating revenue through the platform.
This accessibility has helped drive significant adoption.
As demand for personalized AI experiences grows, tools that simplify development are becoming increasingly valuable. MyShell continues benefiting from that trend and remains one of the most active AI ecosystems on BNB Chain.
Its creator-focused approach helps distinguish it from infrastructure and finance-oriented projects.
NFPrompt (NFP): Bringing AI to Digital Content Creation NFPrompt occupies a different segment of the AI economy.
The platform focuses on AI-powered prompt generation, content creation, and digital asset production. Users can generate creative content while leveraging BNB Chain’s low transaction costs to verify and manage assets on-chain.
This model appeals to creators looking for blockchain-integrated AI tools.
As artificial intelligence continues influencing media production, projects such as NFPrompt are helping bridge the gap between content creation and decentralized ownership.
That positioning has helped NFPrompt remain one of the more visible AI projects within the ecosystem.
QnA3.AI: Turning Blockchain Data Into Usable Insights QnA3.AI focuses on helping users navigate increasingly complex crypto markets.
The platform functions as an AI-powered knowledge engine that analyzes blockchain activity, market trends, and ecosystem developments. Machine learning systems process large volumes of information and present insights in a more accessible format.
For traders and investors, this utility can be highly valuable.
As crypto ecosystems become more data-intensive, tools capable of simplifying information are becoming increasingly important.
This has helped QnA3.AI secure a strong position among Binance Smart Chain’s leading AI projects.
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Decentralized finance is going through one of its worst phases since 2022. According to CryptoRank data, DeFi TVL has dropped by 39% since the beginning of the year. It went from 115 billion dollars in January to about 70 billion in June 2026. In six months, nearly 45 billion dollars of capital have thus left the DeFi ecosystem. This hemorrhage raises a fundamental question: is this a cyclical crypto correction or a deeper structural signal?
In brief According to CryptoRank, DeFi TVL has dropped 39.1% since January 2026. Ethereum remains the leading DeFi ecosystem with 38.9 billion dollars TVL. Among the top 10 crypto blockchains by TVL, only Tron and Hyperliquid recorded growth this year. 121 security incidents caused about 942 million dollars in losses. DeFi TVL in free fall since January 2026 According to onchain analyses published by CryptoRank on June 24, 2026, DeFi TVL has decreased each month since January. This uninterrupted monthly decline represents a cumulative loss of about 45 billion dollars in half a year. It is equivalent to the total capitalization of several major altcoins evaporated from the crypto sector.
This DeFi decline is primarily explained by the generalized crypto market correction. Bitcoin had reached an all-time high above $122,000 in October 2025, thus bringing the total market capitalization to 4.21 trillion dollars. Since then, the pullback has been sharp:
Total capitalization hovered around 2.15 trillion dollars at the end of June 2026, a nearly 50% contraction from the peak. Bitcoin has lost more than 28% since January 1, Ethereum 43%, and Solana more than 43%. This relationship is mechanical: a large part of DeFi TVL is denominated in native assets (ETH, SOL, BNB), whose dollar value has sharply declined. The contraction of DeFi TVL thus reflects both user flight and depreciation of assets locked in crypto protocols.
Crypto network Ethereum still dominates, Arbitrum in free fall The hierarchy of crypto blockchains by TVL remains dominated by Ethereum with 38.9 billion dollars. This alone represents more than half of the entire global DeFi TVL.
Among the top ten chains, Arbitrum records the largest proportional contraction: -55.3% at 1.3 billion dollars. This level brings Ethereum’s layer-2 back to its end-2022 capital.
BNB Chain (-22.7%) and Base (-5.2%) fare better, while Solana falls by 40.5% to 4.93 billion dollars. This level remains significant but is markedly down from the ambitions displayed in 2025.
Ranking of DeFi protocols according to their TVL (Source: CryptoRank) Tron and Hyperliquid, the two exceptions worth attention In this generally degraded picture, two crypto blockchains stand out as anomalies. Tron and Hyperliquid are indeed the only ones among the top ten by TVL to have recorded positive growth in 2026.
Tron shows a 5% increase, raising its TVL to 4.63 billion dollars. This resilience is explained more by its function than by a resurgence of speculative activity. Tron remains the crypto network of reference for settlement in USDT (Tether stablecoin). A large portion of its TVL is concentrated in staking, lending, and stablecoin transaction protocols.
Rising 6.7% to 1.52 billion dollars, Hyperliquid presents a more interesting profile from a usage perspective. Having become the leading onchain perpetual contracts market, the crypto protocol attracted regular flows throughout the year thanks to its expanding HyperEVM ecosystem (lending, liquid staking, and DeFi primitives). According to Fortune, it even appears in the Crypto 100 ranking.
121 crypto hacks in 2026: the second factor in the DeFi debacle The crypto market correction is not the only cause of the decline of DeFi TVL. A wave of rare intensity hacks has significantly increased the pressure on the sector.
According to CryptoRank, 121 hacks have been recorded since the beginning of the year for total losses amounting to roughly 942 million dollars. Worse yet! Only the second quarter of 2026 concentrated 85 crypto incidents, representing about 775 million dollars stolen. This makes Q2 2026 the most active quarter ever recorded in terms of exploits.
The two most devastating attacks occurred in April, within a few days:
Drift Protocol suffered a breach estimated between 280 and 295 million dollars. KelpDAO was victim to a LayerZero cross-chain bridge vulnerability that cost it 293 million dollars. Alone, these two crypto attacks represent more than half of the sector’s annual losses.
One thing is certain: the DeFi market is undergoing a marked correction in 2026. The ability of crypto protocols to restore technical trust will be the main performance indicator to watch in the coming months.
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Circle partners with Nomura Securities to enter the Japanese yen foreign exchange settlement service market.
Stablecoin issuer Circle plans to collaborate with Nomura Securities to launch instant foreign currency settlement for Japanese corporate clients as early as 2027. The initiative will enable large cross-border transactions to be completed immediately, aiming to boost cross-border investment and trade. This will mark the first entry of a major stablecoin issuer into Japan’s corporate transaction market, allowing companies to convert yen into US dollar-denominated stablecoins for investment and instant transfers.
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Institutions' Preview: Overview of US May Core PCE Price Index Monthly Rate
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Morgan Stanley released a report raising Micron Technology (MU.O)’s price target from $1,050 to $1,200, while maintaining an "Overweight" rating. The investment bank lifted its fiscal 2027 earnings per share (EPS) forecast for the chipmaker by roughly 40% to $168, and upgraded its free cash flow (FCF) projection from $104 billion to $140 billion. Aligning with Micron’s management, the bank holds that AI will push DRAM demand to consistently outpace supply significantly after 2027. Micron’s last fiscal quarter results matched this trend, with both its quarterly performance and outlook showing notable upside potential.
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CBRS trades below IPO price post-earnings: Erases all gains six weeks after listing, two smart money firms net $5.8 million from first-day IPO shorts.
According to Hyperinsight monitoring, Cerebras (CBRS), the AI chip firm previously dubbed "Nvidia’s strongest challenger", saw its stock price fall in stages after reporting its first quarterly results since going public, as negative guidance overshadowed better-than-expected performance. The stock has dropped roughly 22% since the earnings release and officially broke below its IPO price today. On-chain whales are overall bearish. CBRS trades at $184 on the Hyperliquid platform, down 7.7% in 24 hours. Large-scale short positions (million-dollar level) total around $11.62 million, 2.39 times the long positions ($4.87 million). Two major short positions were placed precisely at high levels as early as the IPO day or even before the IPO: - Whale 0xe0ff: Shorted at $284.51 on May 14 with a 3x leveraged position of $6.13 million, generating an unrealized profit of $3.24 million (+104%); - Whale 0x9996: Shorted at $275.92 on May 11 with a 5x leveraged position of $5.48 million, generating an unrealized profit of $2.64 million (+162%). It is learned that both addresses currently hold short positions in both CBRS and SPCX, and have recorded substantial unrealized profits, preferring to place short positions at high levels before or on the day of major stock listings. With the realization of negative earnings news in this round, the combined unrealized profit of the two positions is around $5.88 million. Currently, the average entry price of CBRS short whales is around $275, and the current price is over 30% lower than that. The nearest short liquidation line is at $200.13, about 7% away from the current price.
Circle partners with Nomura Securities to enter the Japanese yen foreign exchange settlement service market.
Stablecoin issuer Circle plans to collaborate with Nomura Securities to launch instant foreign currency settlement for Japanese corporate clients as early as 2027. The initiative will enable large cross-border transactions to be completed immediately, aiming to boost cross-border investment and trade. This will mark the first entry of a major stablecoin issuer into Japan’s corporate transaction market, allowing companies to convert yen into US dollar-denominated stablecoins for investment and instant transfers.
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DA Davidson Raises Micron’s Price Target to $2,000, Retains Buy Rating
U.S. investment bank DA Davidson released a research note stating that Micron Technology has entered a new phase with one of the best performance visibility in the semiconductor industry, a stark contrast to its past standing in the sector. Driven by another quarter of results that handily exceeded expectations and positive forward guidance, Micron’s stock price surged sharply. These signals indicate that the current memory chip boom cycle is far from over. While the company is ramping up capacity investments (with capital expenditure (CAPEX) projected to hit $10 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, which will bring additional supply), management expects the memory market to remain tight on supply and demand at least through 2027. Against this backdrop, DA Davidson reiterated its "Buy" rating on Micron and raised its price target from $1,500 to $2,000, equivalent to a 20x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio based on the company’s 2026 calendar year expected earnings per share (EPS).
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Morgan Stanley raises Micron's price target to $1,200, maintains 'Overweight' rating.
Morgan Stanley released a report raising Micron Technology (MU.O)’s price target from $1,050 to $1,200, while maintaining an "Overweight" rating. The investment bank lifted its fiscal 2027 earnings per share (EPS) forecast for the chipmaker by roughly 40% to $168, and upgraded its free cash flow (FCF) projection from $104 billion to $140 billion. Aligning with Micron’s management, the bank holds that AI will push DRAM demand to consistently outpace supply significantly after 2027. Micron’s last fiscal quarter results matched this trend, with both its quarterly performance and outlook showing notable upside potential.
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According to Hyperinsight monitoring, Cerebras (CBRS), the AI chip firm previously dubbed "Nvidia’s strongest challenger", saw its stock price fall in stages after reporting its first quarterly results since going public, as negative guidance overshadowed better-than-expected performance. The stock has dropped roughly 22% since the earnings release and officially broke below its IPO price today. On-chain whales are overall bearish. CBRS trades at $184 on the Hyperliquid platform, down 7.7% in 24 hours. Large-scale short positions (million-dollar level) total around $11.62 million, 2.39 times the long positions ($4.87 million). Two major short positions were placed precisely at high levels as early as the IPO day or even before the IPO: - Whale 0xe0ff: Shorted at $284.51 on May 14 with a 3x leveraged position of $6.13 million, generating an unrealized profit of $3.24 million (+104%); - Whale 0x9996: Shorted at $275.92 on May 11 with a 5x leveraged position of $5.48 million, generating an unrealized profit of $2.64 million (+162%). It is learned that both addresses currently hold short positions in both CBRS and SPCX, and have recorded substantial unrealized profits, preferring to place short positions at high levels before or on the day of major stock listings. With the realization of negative earnings news in this round, the combined unrealized profit of the two positions is around $5.88 million. Currently, the average entry price of CBRS short whales is around $275, and the current price is over 30% lower than that. The nearest short liquidation line is at $200.13, about 7% away from the current price.
Binance to Cease Support for BTTC and TRX Deposits and Withdrawals on BSC Network on June 24
PANews, June 17 – According to an official announcement, Binance will cease support for deposits and withdrawals of the following designated tokens on the specified networks at 16:00 (UTC+8) on June 24, 2026: BitTorrent (BTTC) via BNB Smart Chain, and TRON (TRX) via BNB Smart Chain. After 16:00 (UTC+8) on June 24, 2026, deposits of the designated tokens via the above networks will not be credited to accounts and may result in asset loss.
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Circle and Nomura Plan to Launch Stablecoin Settlement Service in Japan, Earliest Launch as Early as 2027
Crypto markets remain sideways; Litecoin still surging, BNB and Cardano doing well, Bitcoin and ETH flat. Market Wrap As the crypto consolidation continues markets have fallen back again following a day of minor gains. There is still no sign of this correction that everyone is expecting as total market capitalization remains above $250 billion and Bitcoin remains sideways.
Bitcoin fell back to $7,780 yesterday before recovering back to $8,050 during Asian trading today. As was the case yesterday, BTC dropped back below $8k pretty quickly and is still trading there, flat on the day. Unless the bulls can take it above $8.2k BTC will remain range bound.
Predictably Ethereum has also done absolutely nothing and remains trading at $248, a fraction higher than it was this time on Tuesday morning. ETH is still hopelessly tied to Bitcoin and is likely to remain so until some fundamentals kick it into gear.
The top ten is a mixed affair during the morning’s trading session. Many altcoins have not moved at all since yesterday but one is showing a lot of strength with a 34 percent gain on the week and another 9 percent added today. Litecoin has turned $125 from resistance into support and has surged to $140 as the halving fomo heats up. Analysts expect LTC to reach $150 before traders start taking profits and it retraces a little. Binance Coin is the only other one moving with a 4 percent gain to reach $33.
The top twenty is looking equally mixed today with Cardano leading things adding 5 percent to $0.088. Tron, IOTA and NEO have notched up a further 2 percent each but the rest remain flat, unchanged from yesterday.
FOMO: Egretia Emerges Entering the crypto top one hundred with a spike of 30 percent is EGT which is now priced at $0.015. OKEx is driving momentum for this Singapore based video gaming token with a series of giveaways.
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— Egretia (@Egretia_io) June 10, 2019
Zcoin is also on a pump today as XZC adds 20 percent largely driven by crypto exchanges in Thailand. WAX is the third best performer today with a rise of 11 percent. Such a surprise at the red end – it is Aurora again dumping 23 percent; this altcoin is so predictable that everyone should be trading it.
Total market capitalization 24 hours. Coinmarketcap.com Total crypto market capitalization is up a tiny fraction from yesterday at $256 billion. The mini $6 billion dump was quickly recovered meaning that markets are still at the same level and still consolidating. Nothing is likely to happen until Bitcoin makes a bigger move, its dominance has been steadily eroding this month and it is now down to 55.4%.
Market Wrap is a section that takes a daily look at the top cryptocurrencies during the current trading session and analyses the best-performing ones, looking for trends and possible fundamentals.
Crypto markets still range bound; Bitcoin, BCH and BSV moving marginally, Litecoin, BNB and ADA fall back. Market Wrap It has been another day of consolidation for crypto markets as they end the week flat. Very little movement outside of the channel has occurred this week as total market capitalization has been range bound around the $250 billion level. Things have picked up marginally for some crypto assets but others have lost ground.
Bitcoin hit an intraday high of just above $8,300 a few hours ago but pulled back to its current price of $8,230. The move is bullish but not strong enough to break the resistance at this level. Volume has picked up again and is approaching $20 billion which is a sign that further gains could be on the cards.
Ethereum is still flat and holding around $255. There has been very little momentum in the ETH camp and it is down 1.5 percent on the day. Volume is declining as the head and shoulders formation reaches its closure and a drop could be imminent. Current support for ETH lies at $230.
The top ten is showing more red than green during Asian trading this morning. The only two aside from Bitcoin that are up on the day are Bitcoin Cash with 2.5 percent and Bitcoin SV with 3.5 percent. The rest are in the red with Litecoin and Binance Coin dropping the most at over 3 percent each.
Top twenty movements are also minimal with a couple of percent being dropped by Cardano and Tron. Gaining a similar amount are Cosmos and NEO reaching $6.25 and $13.13 respectively. The rest are plus or minus a percent or so as the crypto consolidation continues.
FOMO: Chainlink Spikes on Google Hints It comes as no surprise that today’s top one hundred top performer is Chainlink. The 43 percent spike came after Google Cloud dropped hints that it would be working with Ethereum based LINK. The Reddit feed went wild and the altcoin spiked in volume from $24 million to $390 million as the fomo frenzy gathered pace. Binance is getting the majority of trade at the moment with 67 percent.
Energi is a newcomer to the top one hundred with a 30 percent pump as NRG gets listed on KuCoin. Bytom has also had a productive 24 hours with 14 percent added. As predicted the big dump is Aurora as it peaks and troughs on a daily basis, today dumping 50 percent for no obvious reason.
Total market cap 24 hours. Coinmarketcap.com Total crypto market capitalization is currently marginally higher than this time yesterday at $262 billion. Markets are still range bound however and are unlikely to see any bigger moves until Bitcoin breaks out. The push back above $8,200, albeit briefly, is a bullish sign though so the weekend in crypto land could get interesting.
Market Wrap is a section that takes a daily look at the top cryptocurrencies during the current trading session and analyses the best-performing ones, looking for trends and possible fundamentals.
Crypto markets reach 2019 high; Bitcoin still in charge, XRP and BNB pumping, LTC retreating slowly. Market Wrap Crypto markets have reached their highest level since July 2018 in terms of market capitalization. The momentum has come from Bitcoin hitting another 2019 top, and Ripple’s XRP pumping on a new partnership announcement.
Bitcoin has been grinding higher for the past 24 hours until it topped $9,400 briefly marking its highest price since early May 2018. There is heavy resistance above this and BTC quickly started to retreat back to the $9,200 area where it was trading this time yesterday. According to coinmarketcap.com daily volume dumped 25% in an unnatural looking spike so the figures could be spurious.
Ethereum has been static again and remains at $270 where it was this time yesterday. Without any solid fundamentals ETH remains sluggish and unable to push towards $300. It is still 80 percent down from its all-time high and ‘altseason’ has yet to materialize.
The top ten is a mixed affair during Asian trading today but the top performer is XRP. The Ripple token surged 9 percent after the announcement that the company was partnering with MoneyGram. The deal would involve the deployment of xRapid for cross border transfers using XRP. After topping $0.46 XRP corrected to $0.44 where it currently trades.
An industry defining milestone: together, @MoneyGram and @Ripple are solving the challenges with cross-border payments using the speed and efficiency of #XRP. https://t.co/xIfeJJgSy7
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) June 17, 2019
Binance Coin is also doing well today adding 5 percent as the exchange announced that it will issue a number of crypto-pegged tokens on Binance Chain in the coming days, starting with $BTCB, a BEP2 token pegged to $BTC. BSV is up marginally and Litecoin is starting its pullback, dropping 3 percent back towards $130.
The top twenty is also mixed but red is dominating over green as altcoins slide again. NEO and Tezos are dumping 5 percent a piece right now and IOTA and NEM are not far behind dropping 3 percent. Only Cosmos is making anything with 3 percent added on the day.
FOMO: Chainlink Churning Higher Today’s top one hundred top performer is LINK which has cranked 18 percent to hit $2. The fomo is still lingering from the Google Cloud tie up as this altcoin climbs the charts to 24th with a market cap of $700 million. Japan’s Monacoin is also on a roll today adding 15 percent, unsurprisingly most of it on Bitbank in JPY. Zcash is the third most popular altcoin today making 13 percent.
The two usual suspects are at the bottom end of the performance pile, Maximine Coin and Aurora.
Total market cap 24 hours. Coinmarketcap.com Total crypto market cap hit a new 2019 high of $290 billion a few hours ago. The move was driven by BTC and XRP which both pumped within a few hours of each other. Market cap is currently back at $286 billion where it was this time yesterday. BTC is still in the driving seat.
Market Wrap is a section that takes a daily look at the top cryptocurrencies during the current trading session and analyses the best-performing ones, looking for trends and possible fundamentals.
The cryptocurrency market doesn’t appear to be in the best of shape. Most cryptocurrencies are losing large chunks of value in the last 24 hours, and the total market capitalization has dropped with $6 billion in a few days to the current level of $187 B.
The second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, is among the worst-performing altcoins. ETH lost over 7% during the last day, and it’s currently trading at $132. Its latest hard fork, called Istanbul, was released a week ago, but it doesn’t seem to have a positive effect on the price as of yet.
Ripple’s price has been struggling for months, and now it went as low as $0,19 on Bitfinex, before bouncing back to the current level of $0,196. It broke below the strong support level at $0,215 earlier this week, and if it closes below $0,20, the next one will be at $0,185. Last time XRP was under $0,20 was back in 2017 before it skyrocketed to its all-time high of $3,80.
The situation with other major altcoins is not any different. Litecoin is below $40, EOS has lost almost 8%, and it’s at $2,34, and Binance Coin has decreased to $13,08, which is a 10% decline since yesterday. Somewhat unsurprisingly, only one digital asset is green in the top 10, and that’s Tezos. XTZ continues its positive trend as of late surging with 4.5% against BTC and 2% against the dollar.
CryptoMarket. Source: Coin360 As far Bitcoin goes, it’s down with 2.7% to $6,870 on Bitstamp but also tested the $6,800 support level, which managed to keep its stance. If it keeps going down, $6,500 is the next level, and if it reverses, the first resistance is $7,000. With so much blood in the altcoin market, BTC’s dominance is actually increasing, and it has reached 67.2%, after being at 66.4% three days ago.
Total Market Capitalization: $187 B | Bitcoin Market Capitalization: $125 B | Bitcoin Dominance: 67.2%
Major Crypto Headlines The Next Crypto Trend for Exchanges? Coinbase Is Now The Largest Tezos Validator. Tezos is quickly rising as a favorite within the community, and the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange, Coinbase, has become the largest validator for XTZ. People began wondering if this could be the newest trend and if users will be able to choose a specific baker.
You may also like: Market Meltdown: MemeCore Crashes 76% as MIM Breaks Peg to $0.50 Bitcoin (BTC) Dips Below $62K, Ethereum (ETH) Plunges 6% Daily: Market Watch XRP’s Price Could Explode to $8, But This One Zone Is Holding It Back Ready To Explode: Bitcoin Longs Surge 12% To A New ATH, Squeeze Might Crash Bitcoin Price. The number of BTC long positions placed on Bitfinex has reached its all-time high, and it could be related to the following drop. Generally, too many open longs mean that the price of the asset is set to decrease.
Bitmain’s Miner Manufacturing Subsidiary Had $680K In Assets Frozen In a Contract Dispute. One of the largest mining companies, Bitmain, had assets worth $676,000 frozen as ordered by a district court in Shenzhen, China. The decision came after another company, Dongguan Yongjiang Electronics, filed an application for asset protection to dispute a contract with the defendant.
Significant Daily Gainers and Losers Waves (26%) WAVES rises above all other cryptocurrencies in the top 100 with its increase with 26% against the dollar, and it’s currently trading at $0.89. Moreover, it skyrockets with almost 30% against Bitcoin to 12840 SAT. The company recently published an updated explaining how Waves staking works, and it also conducted a Twitter giveaway.
Fetch.ai (12.9%) FET is next on the list, with almost 13% gain against USD. The rise to $0.05 also means that the market cap has reached $34,5 M, and with so many altcoins losing value, FET has broken into the top 100. It surges with 16% against Bitcoin to 765 SAT. The company is set to launch its mainnet today and apparently has attracted severe attention to itself.
Aurora (-27.40%) While red is the predominant color, AOA has taken the lead with its loss of over 27% in the last 24 hours. The current price is $0,0048, and the market cap has plunged to $31,7 M, which actually threatens Aurora’s place in the top 100. Oddly enough, the drop comes a day after the popular crypto exchange, Bithumb, announced a 40,000,000 AOA airdrop event to take place this week.
TLDR:Humanity Protocol Exploiter Moves Crypto Through USDC and KuCoinHumanity Protocol Breach Traced to Phishing Attack The Humanity Protocol exploiter converted part of the stolen assets into USDC before exchange deposits. Blockchain data shows funds moved through multiple wallets, exchanges, and stablecoin conversions. Investigators linked the $36 million breach to malware delivered through a phishing email attack. The attacker gained admin access, moved 141 million H tokens, and minted additional assets. The perpetrator of the Humanity Protocol exploit has started transferring some of the funds in the victim’s wallet around the crypto industry. The blockchain data indicates that some assets were converted to stablecoins before being sent to KuCoin.
The transactions come weeks after a major security breach that compromised administrative controls and led to significant token losses. Recent on-chain activity provides new insight into how the attacker is handling the stolen assets.
Humanity Protocol Exploiter Moves Crypto Through USDC and KuCoin Lookonchain’s blockchain analytics service said wallets used by the Humanity Protocol exploiter recently switched a portion of the funds they had stolen into USDC. These money was then moved to KuCoin via public blockchain records.
The tracking data shows that the attacker had distributed assets in multiple wallets before transferring such. There were several ETH transactions that ranged from 10 ETHs to 50 ETHs in the transfers.
There was also a bigger move of around 500 ETH that has been seen in the wallet transfers.The transfers followed a pattern commonly observed after major crypto exploits.
Lookonchain noted that the exploiter conducted several token swaps before sending funds to the exchange. The transactions included conversions into USDC and USDT.
The movement of funds extended beyond direct wallet transfers. On-chain records showed activity involving decentralized exchanges such as Uniswap and PancakeSwap.
Those platforms allowed the attacker to exchange assets while retaining control of the funds. Routing transactions through multiple addresses also made blockchain tracking more complex.
The latest transactions indicate that at least part of the stolen crypto has entered a more liquid form. Stablecoin conversions often play a key role in post-exploit fund movements.
Humanity Protocol Breach Traced to Phishing Attack The Humanity Protocol exploit occurred on June 8. Reports indicate that a project director received a phishing email disguised as a message from a major South Korean crypto exchange.
The email contained a malicious attachment that installed malware on the recipient’s device. The software enabled the attacker to gain remote access and obtain sensitive credentials.
According to information surrounding the incident, the attacker extracted private keys and wallet data. That access opened a path to critical administrative accounts connected to Humanity Protocol.
After gaining control, the attacker upgraded smart contracts on Ethereum and moved approximately 141 million H tokens. The compromise also extended to a ProxyAdmin contract on BNB Smart Chain.
Control of that contract enabled unauthorized minting of additional H tokens. The newly created and stolen tokens were later sold through decentralized exchanges.
The selling activity increased pressure on the token market following the breach. Humanity Protocol subsequently froze its Ethereum contract and secured remaining assets through an unaffected multisignature wallet.
Recovery efforts remain focused on affected users and ecosystem participants. The BNB Smart Chain deployment continues to face challenges linked to the exploit.
After a few days of trading sideways, Bitcoin’s price appears to be headed north. It was trading at around $7,100, and it surged to over $7,650 on Bitstamp before retracing slightly to the current level of approximately $7,500.
Bitcoin marks a 4.6% increase at the moment. The interesting thing is that BTC’s dominance is also on the move. Currently standing at 68.9%, it’s obvious that Bitcoin claims a larger part of the market share as altcoins struggle to note any serious gains.
Ethereum has broken the $130 level, currently at $132, which is an increase of 2.7% against the dollar. However, when we compare it to BTC, it loses 2.24% of value to 0.0176 SAT. Ripple is up with 1% against USD but XRP/BTC is 3.35% down.
Binance Coin is trading at $13.77 and at 0.0018 SAT, meaning а 2.34% USD increase and а 2.59% BTC decrease.
Tezos has been one of the best performers in the last several weeks, but it’s currently down against both USD and BTC – 0.71% and 5.22%, respectively.
Altcoins/Bitcoin. Source: coin360.com Total Market Capitalization: $198 B | Bitcoin Market Capitalization: $136 B | Bitcoin Dominance: 68.9%
Major Crypto Headlines Binance Partnership With FTX Exchange: Follows In The Footsteps Of BitMEX In Futures Trading. Binance recently made a strategic investment in the popular cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, FTX. It raises the question if this partnership is a step towards disrupting the dominance in the Futures trading market of BitMEX, OKEx, and Huobi.
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Recent Political And Economic Tension In India And Hong Kong Highlights Bitcoin’s Benefits. Indian banks will reportedly start turning down customers based on their religion, while protesters in Hong Kong are boycotting HSBC due to bank account closures. Bitcoin’s decentralized nature can be used by anyone from anywhere, which had the community highlighting its benefits once again.
Significant Daily Gainers and Losers Silverway (8.90%) SLV is currently surging with almost 9% to $0.72 against the dollar and with 4% against BTC to 9560 SAT. Its market cap has also increased to over $72 M, which places it at 58th place among the top 100 cryptocurrencies. With not much recent news from Silverway, the surge may come somewhat of a surprise at the moment.
Siacoin (5.8%) Siacoin is next on the list, now reaching $0.00145 against the dollar and 19 SAT against BTC. The market cap is also on the rise, breaking the $60 M level. Siacoin’s co-founder recently appeared on a podcast, outlining S.C.’s history in the market, being an active project since 2015.
Matic Network (-14.43%) Unfortunately for Matic Network, it’s once again the most notable loser among the top 100 coins. MATIC is losing almost 15% against the USD, currently trading at $0.016. It goes even lower against BTC with -18% to 215 SAT. After the massive drop to $0.012 a few days ago, it managed to recover to $0.020 yesterday, but it’s again on the downtrend.
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Crypto markets are at an inflection point in mid-2026. Bitcoin has consolidated near its all-time high, institutional inflows via ETFs remain structurally positive, and Ethereum’s Pectra and Glamsterdam upgrades are actively reshaping its throughput. For investors entering now, the key question isn’t whether to buy crypto; it’s which assets match your time horizon and risk appetite.
We’ve done the work across three categories: lower-risk blue chips for long-term holding, higher-risk altcoins with real short-term momentum, and specialized utility and AI tokens targeting specific growth themes. Every pick below has been evaluated on market cap, on-chain activity, roadmap delivery, and genuine use cases, not just price performance.
The coins below are where our analysts see the best risk-adjusted opportunity right now. Let’s break down each one.
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In This Article In This Article 1. Bitcoin (BTC) — Original Digital Currency and Leading Store-of-Value Crypto 2. Ethereum (ETH) — Smart Contract Powerhouse for DeFi, dApps, and Web3 3. XRP (XRP) — Fast, Low-Cost Settlement Token for Global Payments Show Full Guide 1. Solana (SOL) — High-Speed, Low-Fee Blockchain for Scalable DeFi and dApps 2. BNB Coin (BNB) — Exchange Utility Token Powering Trading Fees and Perks 3. Cardano (ADA) — Research-Driven Blockchain Focusing on Security, Scalability, and Sustainability 4. Dogecoin (DOGE) — Meme-Based Cryptocurrency Used for Tipping and Online Payments 1. Bittensor (TAO) – Decentralized AI Network Rewarding Open Machine Learning Contributions 2. Hyperliquid (HYPE) — High-Performance Trading Chain for Derivatives and On-Chain Order Books 3. Hedera (HBAR) – Enterprise-Focused Network Using Hashgraph for Fast, Cheap Transactions 1. Define Your Goals 2. Understand the Project's Use Case 3. Analyze Project Fundamentals: Review the Whitepaper and Roadmap 4. Look Into Liquidity, Market Capitalization, and Trading Volume 5. Consider Tokenomics 6. Scrutinize the Team and Backers 7. Analyze Community Size and Strength 8. Study the Price History and Track Record 📈 High Volatility 🧑⚖️ Lack of Regulation 🔒 Security Risks 🧑💻 Scams and Hacks 🌎 Market Manipulation 🔍 Do Your Own Research 📚 Diversify Your Cryptocurrency Portfolio 🧑💼 Consult With a Professional 💸 Invest Only What You Can Afford to Lose Market Performance (25%) Utility and Use Cases (20%) Community and Adoption (15%) Development Team (15%) Security (15%) Regulatory Compliance (5%) Roadmap and Future Plans (5%) Key Takeaways: Best Crypto to Buy Now The best cryptos to buy right now include lower-risk, higher-risk, utility, and AI cryptocurrencies. These projects include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL), and BNB Coin (BNB). Some of the reasons why investors are buying crypto right now include institutional momentum, favorable policies, and improvements in technology. Investing in cryptocurrency can be risky, and you should evaluate a project before investing. To mitigate some risks from investing, consult a professional, diversify, DYOR, and never invest more than you can afford to lose. Top Crypto Tokens to Buy in 2026: Quick Comparison Asset Current Price Market Cap Risk Level Time Horizon Primary Use Bitcoin (BTC) $64,231.88 $1.29T Lower Long-term Store of value Ethereum (ETH) $1,740.99 $209.32B Lower Long-term Smart contracts & DeFi XRP (XRP) $1.15 $115.19B Lower Long-term Cross-border payments Solana (SOL) $73.34 $43.17B Higher Short/Long High-speed dApps & DeFi BNB (BNB) $587.80 $1.29T Higher Short/Long Exchange & ecosystem utility Cardano (ADA) $0.16 $7.35B Higher Long-term Proof-of-stake smart contracts Dogecoin (DOGE) $0.083 $12.42B Higher Short-term Meme liquidity & payments Bittensor (TAO) $233.03 $4.89B Higher Long-term Decentralized AI network Hyperliquid (HYPE) $70.93 $70.93B Higher Short-term On-chain derivatives trading Hedera (HBAR) $0.080 $4.03B Medium Long-term Enterprise dApps & tokenization Best Cryptos to Buy with Lower Risk for Long-Term Investment
With millions of digital assets across hundreds of chains, many investors wonder which crypto to buy today for the long term. The answer comes down to stability, which is why blue-chip cryptos should be first in line. They can help investors navigate the extreme volatility typical of this emerging industry.
Don’t get me wrong — this doesn’t mean blue-chips aren’t prone to wild fluctuations. However, their large market capitalizations are like the keels of a vessel, maintaining balance with their massive weight. The best long-term crypto assets represent large markets with millions of users and high trading volumes.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are established ecosystems with entire markets built around them. They are suitable for conservative investors still open to crypto exposure. However, one of their main drawbacks is that they can’t offer the upside potential of early-stage projects.
We selected these three lower-risk crypto assets based on factors like market capitalization, trading volume, active user base, and ecosystem size. Let’s look closer at these top options.
1. Bitcoin (BTC) — Original Digital Currency and Leading Store-of-Value Crypto Key Information:
Bitcoin price: $64,231.88 Market cap: $1.29T All-time high: $126,173.18 24-hour price change: +1.10% 7-day price change: -0.43% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -26.64% Bitcoin BTC +1.10% is the oldest and most widely adopted cryptocurrency. It has a flawless 15-year track record, a market cap of $1.29T, and is recognized as legal tender in countries like El Salvador. It has officially been classified as a commodity by both the SEC and CFTC. Overall, its decentralized proof-of-work network is unmatched in security and scale.
With more than half of the whole crypto market’s value and growing interest from Bitcoin ETFs, Bitcoin is still leading the pack. It’s easy to buy and sell, keeps getting small upgrades, and many investors treat it like a long-term reserve asset.
2. Ethereum (ETH) — Smart Contract Powerhouse for DeFi, dApps, and Web3 Key Information:
Ethereum price: $1,740.99 Market cap: $209.32B All-time high: $4,946.23 24-hour price change: +1.81% 7-day price change: +3.51% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -41.50% Ethereum ETH +1.81% is the backbone of Web3, powering most decentralized apps, NFTs, and DeFi protocols. Its Pectra upgrade has enhanced scalability and performance, reinforcing its position as the most widely used blockchain globally.
In 2026, Ethereum focuses on scaling and resilience. The Glamsterdam fork (mid-2026, planned from Q1) targets parallel processing and higher gas limits (about 60M toward over 200M), aiming to cut congestion and improve throughput via ZK proofs. The Heze-Bogota preview strengthens privacy, censorship resistance, and decentralization for tougher regulatory climates.
3. XRP (XRP) — Fast, Low-Cost Settlement Token for Global Payments Key Information:
XRP price: $1.15 Market cap: $115.19B All-time high: $3.84 24-hour price change: +1.20% 7-day price change: +0.16% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -36.95% XRP XRP +1.20% is a digital asset built for fast, low-cost, cross-border payments. Transactions settle in seconds for less than a penny, making it ideal for banks, remittance providers, and payment networks moving money globally.
In 2026, the XRP Ledger gets upgrades that make it simpler and more useful. The new Permissioned Domains (XLS-80) allow you to use human-readable addresses as opposed to the long wallet strings. The roadmap also introduces improved privacy measures, more intelligent app features, and quicker network monitoring via the XRPL Hub. With native lending features being built in, XRP leans on payments and finance utility, so it can be a solid buy if you want function over hype.
Top Cryptos to Buy with Higher Risk for Short-Term Investment
Growth-oriented investors leaning toward more risk would be more tolerant of volatility. In fact, short-term gains derive from price fluctuations, so it makes sense to explore the most volatile crypto assets.
These altcoins have more upside potential than blue chips, often showing larger percentage moves. But as you know, the catch is that volatile assets are unpredictable and can swing against you at any moment.
To eliminate extreme risks, such as sudden collapses or rug pulls, we handpicked the best short-term crypto assets among the countless options. Unlike blue chips, these more volatile cryptocurrencies are suitable for day trading.
Our list of scalable altcoins may be the ideal starting point for anyone asking which crypto to buy today for the short term. It includes Solana, BNB, Cardano, and Dogecoin, offering a mix of large Web3 ecosystems and community-backed meme coin exposure.
We paid attention to their market cap, ecosystem activity, relevant partnerships, and social media traction. Below are the top choices.
1. Solana (SOL) — High-Speed, Low-Fee Blockchain for Scalable DeFi and dApps Key Information:
Solana price: $73.34 Market cap: $43.17B All-time high: $294.16 24-hour price change: +5.09%
7-day price change: +6.62% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -40.91% Solana SOL +5.09% is a very fast blockchain, handling around 960 transactions per second as of June 2026, with almost no fees, even when many people use it at once. Its built-in time-stamping system helps it stay quick and smooth, making it a favorite for DeFi apps, NFTs, and busy trading platforms.
It is all about reliability and speed in the Solana 2026 story. Firedancer introduces a second validator client, eliminating the risk of cutover, and pushing higher throughput. Alpenglow is seeking higher finality and reduced latency. As the compute limits become larger and the token transfers reduce in cost, the fees decline. The latter combination facilitates the operation of DeFi, gaming, and meme trading.
BNB price: $587.80 Market cap: $81.81B All-time high: $1,370.98 24-hour price change: +1.11% 7-day price change: -3.58% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -31.30% BNB BNB +1.11% is widely viewed as a good buy thanks to its utility, broader applications, and being the native token of the BNB ecosystem. It makes paying trading fees on Binance much cheaper, as the platform usually offers discounts of around 25%, increasing profit for frequent traders. It also gives holders access to exclusive token sales and new project launches on Binance Launchpad.
BNB Chain’s 2026 upgrades focus on speed, smoother trading during traffic spikes, and better reliability. The chain is also moving to a dual-client setup, so one client prioritizes stability while the other pushes performance. If you use DeFi often, that combination can make BNB more practical to hold and use.
3. Cardano (ADA) — Research-Driven Blockchain Focusing on Security, Scalability, and Sustainability Key Information:
Cardano price: $0.16 Market cap: $7.35B All-time high: $3.10 24-hour price change: +0.15% 7-day price change: -5.06% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -50.83% Cardano is a leading blockchain platform that uses proof-of-stake consensus, called Ouroboros, to support smart contracts and dApps. Its main goal is security, as it focuses on providing a highly secure and scalable infrastructure while emphasizing academic research and peer-reviewed development.
If you want a slower-and-steadier chain in 2026, Cardano is built for that. Recent upgrades gave ADA holders more control over governance, while scaling work like Hydra aims to make transactions faster and cheaper for apps. Midnight adds privacy features for real-world finance use cases. You can also stake ADA for rewards while you wait.
4. Dogecoin (DOGE) — Meme-Based Cryptocurrency Used for Tipping and Online Payments Key Information:
Dogecoin price: $0.083 Market cap: $12.42B All-time high: $0.75 24-hour price change: +0.10% 7-day price change: -4.62% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -31.03% Dogecoin DOGE +0.10% is a solid option for high-volume traders thanks to its deep liquidity on major exchanges and steady daily turnover. It runs on a Scrypt-based Proof of Work system, keeping the network decentralized and still mineable with widely available hardware.
Low fees and fast transactions make it ideal for tipping and micro-payments. As adoption grows and community support stays strong, DOGE is well-positioned for continued momentum through 2026, especially as more payment platforms and retailers begin to accept it as a real currency.
Best Crypto Projects for Specialized Investors — Utility and AI Tokens
While large smart contract networks like Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain cover many use cases, some investors prefer clearer themes. Utility and AI tokens stand out because they focus on specific services, link directly to real-world demand, and can show more obvious growth paths.
Some of the best utility tokens include HYPE and HBAR, which power a trading hub and a dApp ecosystem, respectively. A special category to explore is Layer 2 solutions built around Ethereum, which have become indispensable for their scaling potential.
Elsewhere, top AI crypto coins like TAO have also been among trending coins since the AI craze began. Growth-oriented investors may look to these and other utility tokens for day trading and short-term gains.
We selected a few coins that dominate their niches, have gained traction, represent mature markets, and remain well-positioned for future growth. Check them out below.
1. Bittensor (TAO) – Decentralized AI Network Rewarding Open Machine Learning Contributions Key Information:
TAO price: $233.03 Market cap: $4.89B All-time high: $769.13 24-hour price change: +2.03% 7-day price change: -11.11% YTD return: +4.39% Bittensor TAO +2.03% is a decentralized blockchain protocol tailored for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). It offers an open marketplace where developers and users can share, train, and even exchange AI models without requiring permissions.
When buying Bittensor, it rewards contributors with the native token TAO, encouraging them to become a collaborative intelligence economy. Moreover, Bittensor’s core architecture combines subnets, a blockchain layer, and an API that, mixed together, offer a wide range of AI services and applications.
2. Hyperliquid (HYPE) — High-Performance Trading Chain for Derivatives and On-Chain Order Books Key Information:
HYPE price: $70.93 Market cap: $70.93B All-time high: $76.76 24-hour price change: +2.23% 7-day price change: +16.49% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: +182.25% Hyperliquid HYPE +2.23% is redefining crypto trading with ultra-fast, on-chain perpetual futures that rival centralized exchanges. Built on a custom Layer 1, it offers sub-second settlement while maintaining full transparency and self-custody — an ideal blend for serious traders.
Hyperliquid is moving beyond perpetuals with HIP-4, adding “Outcome Trading” for prediction markets and bounded, options-style contracts. You post full collateral upfront, so there’s no leverage, margin calls, or liquidations. Markets can be time-limited and priced via auctions instead of external oracles. Trades settle in USDH, and builders can create custom event markets.
3. Hedera (HBAR) – Enterprise-Focused Network Using Hashgraph for Fast, Cheap Transactions Key Information:
HBAR price: $0.080 Market cap: $4.03B All-time high: $0.56 24-hour price change: +0.10% 7-day price change: +2.63% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -24.32% Hedera HBAR +0.10% is powered by Hashgraph, not traditional blockchain, enabling thousands of fast, secure transactions per second with sub-cent fees. Its enterprise-grade tech is built for real-world use, attracting major partners like Google, IBM, and Dell for applications in tokenization and micropayments.
With its innovative structure, Hedera is tackling problems others haven’t solved, like fair transaction ordering and sustainable scalability. Its tech is already being used in CBDCs, supply chains, and AI data validation.
Why Are Investors Buying Crypto Right Now?
Investors buying crypto now are positioning ahead of a potential macroeconomic and market-cycle turn, even as short-term volatility remains elevated. Despite recent price swings, several structural and behavioral factors are supporting renewed buying interest.
One major driver is the expectation of easier monetary policy. Many investors believe interest rates are closer to their peak than to another meaningful rise. Historically, crypto assets, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum, have benefited when liquidity conditions improve.
Another factor is “buy-the-dip” cycle thinking. Following a sharp pullback and the clearing of excess leverage, market sentiment has shifted from overheated optimism to cautious realism. For long-term investors, this reset is viewed as constructive rather than bearish, creating opportunities to accumulate assets at more attractive valuations.
Institutional normalization also continues, even if short-term flows look weak. While ETF inflows have softened recently, crypto is now a recognized component of diversified portfolios. Many institutions keep allocating gradually.
On the supply side, there is growing conviction around scarcity. Long-term holders have largely remained inactive, reducing the amount of supply available on exchanges. This dynamic reinforces the belief that downside risk may be more limited unless broader macro conditions deteriorate sharply.
Importantly, crypto demand is no longer driven solely by price speculation. On-chain utility, including stablecoins, payments, tokenization, and decentralized finance, continues to show real-world usage even during downturns. For some investors, buying crypto represents exposure to financial infrastructure rather than a short-term trade.
Finally, contrarian sentiment is playing a role. Periods of fear and negative headlines often attract experienced investors looking for asymmetric upside. When sentiment indicators are depressed, the risk-reward profile can become more compelling if conditions stabilize or improve.
How to Evaluate a Cryptocurrency Before Investing
In bull cycles, a crypto market can uphold numerous assets, yet they are not the ones that are resilient in the long term. It is advisable to perform a careful assessment of the cryptocurrencies before committing financial resources to them that extends beyond their price. These are some of the main factors to be considered.
1. Define Your GoalsCryptocurrencies have become a diverse market, so it’s important to start by defining your specific goals. Do you seek long-term, steady growth, or are you ready to actively trade for short-term gains? Blue-chip coins may be better suited for long-term growth, while scalable altcoins can offer quicker returns, although they carry higher risk.
2. Understand the Project’s Use CaseOnce you select a cryptocurrency that fits your goals, you should check its use case and see what specific problems it solves.
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Some crypto coins may power one-stop, industry-agnostic chains, while others focus on specific sectors. Always check whether the use case is still relevant and offers long-term value. For example, metaverse projects are currently in standby mode, while AI and payment coins are thriving.
3. Analyze Project Fundamentals: Review the Whitepaper and RoadmapMost crypto assets have a whitepaper outlining their mission and key concepts. Ideally, this comes with a well-designed webpage and a clear roadmap. Take your time to read these.
Sometimes, whitepapers introduce revolutionary innovations. Think about zkSNARKs, decentralized AI networks, oracles, or restaking. If you catch these trends early, you could get in before most investors even notice.
Bitcoin whitepaper4. Look Into Liquidity, Market Capitalization, and Trading VolumeMarket capitalization, trading volume, and liquidity are also key metrics of a crypto asset, which are important factors. High market capitalization is an indication that the investors have confidence in a certain undertaking. High volume of trade and growth in its market size indicate that the project is being captured very fast.
Typically, the coins with large capitalization can be assumed to be more responsible, whereas small-cap and early-stage projects have low liquidity and considerable volatility.
5. Consider TokenomicsTokenomics refers to the economic principles defining aspects like a token’s total supply, pace of token unlocks (vesting schedule), distribution model, allocation, deflationary mechanisms, and other financial dynamics.
You should look for healthy tokenomics models that prioritize organic growth and community building rather than benefiting the team and private investors in a disproportionate way.
BNB tokenomics breakdown6. Scrutinize the Team and BackersSpeaking of the team, you should do a background check and analyze the history of team members. Have they held key executive roles at reputable companies in the past? Many blockchain developers and managers come from established fintechs or other well-known entities.
For example, the team behind Facebook’s abandoned Libra project split into two main groups and went on to build Aptos and Sui, two Layer 1 chains that have experienced rapid growth.
When it comes to meme coins and small-cap crypto projects, anonymous teams have become the norm. Still, there are specialized security firms that can audit team profiles without revealing their identity.
7. Analyze Community Size and StrengthYou’d be interested in crypto coins backed by large and engaged communities. This is a strong indicator of a project’s strength and momentum, especially in the case of meme coins. In fact, for them, community engagement can be the primary driving force.
Check the cryptocurrency’s social media presence, including activity on X, Telegram, Discord, or Reddit. Projects with passionate and loyal communities can be more resilient during market downturns.
8. Study the Price History and Track RecordIf you want to invest in established crypto projects (a.k.a. dino coins), look at their past price charts and how they handled tough periods, such as the 2022–2023 crypto winter. Newer projects may not have much history, but you can still study how their sector performed or compare them with coins that have similar token structures.
What Are the Risks of Investing in Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrencies represent a new asset class that is still finding its place alongside traditional markets. In the meantime, they carry a significantly higher risk, which is to be expected of emerging trends.
Take the dot-com bubble in the 2000s, for example. While many low-quality online projects failed, it didn’t mean the internet itself had no value. Similarly, as the crypto market matures, here are the main risks you should know about.
📈 High Volatility Crypto assets are notorious for their volatility. This is a significant risk even for blue-chip coins. Still, Bitcoin and Ethereum are creating the trends rather than following them. Therefore, they’re more stable and resilient.
Small-cap coins show much higher volatility and carry significant risk for traders using leverage.
🧑⚖️ Lack of Regulation One of the big problems of crypto is that its regulatory environment is very fragmented and inconsistent across jurisdictions. For example, in China, the world’s second most populous country, crypto is completely banned, while in the European Union, it has a dedicated and relatively friendly regulatory framework.
In the US, still the biggest crypto market by volume and usage, the rulebook is patchy and varies across regulators and states. Things are slowly getting clearer, though, with FIT21 passing the House in 2024 and the GENIUS Act now outlining how stablecoins and watchdog roles should be handled.
🔒 Security Risks You will often hear that blockchain offers unmatched security. While this is true for Bitcoin and perhaps a few other established Layer 1 chains, the broader Web3 ecosystem built around these chains is plagued by security risks, such as vulnerable smart contracts and coding flaws.
In late 2025, two major incidents reflect the security weakness in decentralized finance (DeFi). Balancer Protocol lost over $116 million in a cross-chain exploit targeting its V2 pools, marking one of the largest crypto security breaches this year.
A few hours later, Stream Finance discovered that an external fund manager had lost $93 million of its fund assets, causing its stablecoin Stream USD (xUSD) to lose its peg and crash.
To reduce the risk of similar events, it’s safer to use crypto projects that have been audited by well-known security firms such as Certik or Halborn.
🧑💻 Scams and Hacks Due to the lack of crypto literacy, criminals and hackers are taking advantage of the situation and carrying out social engineering activities and using hacking attacks targeting both centralized and decentralized systems.
Chainalysis noted in October 2025 that illicit organizations had close to 15 billion dollars worth of funds, and stolen funds constituted the biggest portion. It is a new record peak, in part, explained by an increase in the price of crypto assets in 2025.
Rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, pig butchering, and other social engineering devices are all scams that are constantly being developed by criminals, and with AI getting more popular, diversity increases.
🌎 Market Manipulation While analyzing key metrics, you should know that data can be distorted due to market manipulation, as many small projects use bots to inflate market cap and volume figures to create the false impression of success. This is a serious problem in crypto, affecting DeFi, NFTs, and the broader Web3 sector.
For example, CryptoSlam found that 42.52% of NFT trading on Ethereum links to wash trading, a manipulative practice where the same group buys and sells NFTs to inflate volume data.
Risk Management Tips for Investing in Crypto Projects
Many investors find the crypto space appealing for its high-growth opportunities, but the risks are also high. Here are a few basic principles and steps to protect your capital.
🔍 Do Your Own Research Before investing in any crypto project, take the time to research it thoroughly. Check out our guide on evaluating a cryptocurrency, and review each aspect, from the whitepaper and team to tokenomics and community engagement.
Don’t just rely on social media hype or your friend’s advice.
📚 Diversify Your Cryptocurrency Portfolio One of the best ways to mitigate risk is to diversify your crypto exposure by allocating across different cryptocurrency types, including blue-chip and small-cap coins.
Example of portfolio allocation to diversify across blue-chips, altcoins, and new cryptos. 🧑💼 Consult With a Professional If you have capital but aren’t sure how to get started in crypto or what the legal and tax implications might be, it’s wise to consult with a financial advisor or crypto-savvy professional.
Again, don’t believe anyone promoting themselves as a crypto expert — look for a reputable individual or firm that can guide you.
💸 Invest Only What You Can Afford to Lose It may sound like a cliché, but never invest more than you can afford to lose. Crypto markets are highly speculative, and you should never sell your car or house, or dip into your savings, chasing the “next big thing.”
Methodology: How We Rated the Best Cryptos to Buy
To curate this list of the best cryptos to buy, our crypto analysts collectively dedicated over 300 hours to research. They evaluated factors like historical performance, long-term potential for growth, current price, utility, and security. Here’s how we researched and weighted each criterion. For more information, please read our full research methodology.
Market Performance (25%) We reviewed the coin’s price action over the past week and up to 12 months, examining both short-term fluctuations and longer-term trends. We also considered its overall market value to understand its position and weight in the wider crypto market.
Utility and Use Cases (20%) We looked at how cryptocurrency is used in real life, paying attention to any features or applications that make it stand out. We also reviewed the technology behind it and recent updates that strengthen its practical use.
Community and Adoption (15%) To analyze the adoption by the community, we have examined the relevance and liveliness of the project on X, Reddit, Telegram, and other forums. We also examined the practical applications, both among merchants and applications themselves, as well as by regular people, since broader usage tends to be more indicative of a healthier ecosystem.
Development Team (15%) We researched the development team’s track record and reputation; while we don’t dismiss newcomers, past experience and successful projects help build credibility. We also checked how open the team is with updates, progress reports, and challenges, because the more the community knows, the more confident people feel about buying and holding the coin.
Security (15%) We evaluated the security design of the blockchain, including its consensus mechanism and resistance to common attack vectors. On top of that, we reviewed any past security incidents or bugs and assessed how quickly and effectively the team responded and fixed them.
Regulatory Compliance (5%) We checked whether the cryptocurrency operates in line with relevant regulations in its main regions, since compliance is key for long-term survival and institutional interest.
Roadmap and Future Plans (5%) We reviewed the project’s roadmap to see if it sets out clear, realistic updates and milestones that can guide future growth.
These scores together gave us a full view of each cryptocurrency’s strengths and potential, allowing us to assign a rating to every coin recommended on this page.
Conclusion: Our Take on the Best Crypto to Buy Right Now
The best cryptos to buy right now include XRP, Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum. XRP stands out in terms of real-world adoption, while Bitcoin remains the most reliable long-term store of value.
To determine if a crypto is worth buying, you need a data-driven approach, analyzing its key metrics, long-term potential, real-world utility, tokenomics, regulatory compliance, and unique selling point.
However, even when arguments are backed by fundamentals, choosing the “best” cryptocurrencies ultimately depends on your financial goals and risk tolerance. Aggressive growth-oriented investors will likely be interested in tokens with strong upside potential, while conservative investors may stick with blue chips.
Match your goals and your risk appetite to the right asset, and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
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Aptos, BNB Chain and 14 Blockchains Can Freeze User Funds Bybit researchers found that 16 major chains include mechanisms that allow accounts to be frozen, raising new questions about decentralization and protocol-level control.
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Posted November 13, 2025 at 8:47 am EST.
Blockchain researchers at Bybit’s ‘Lazarus Security Lab’ have found that 16 blockchains have the ability to freeze user funds.
Five chains, including BNB Chain and VeChain, were hardcoded with freezing capabilities at the protocol level.
Prominent layer 1 blockchains Aptos, EOS and Sui were among the 10 networks with a config-based freezing capability, meaning validators or foundations can restrict accounts.
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Bybit’s research also suggested that an additional 19 blockchains, including Arbitrum, Cosmos, Axelar, Babylon, Celestia, and Kava, could easily implement these controls if desired.
“The presence of these mechanisms fundamentally challenges the foundational principles of a decentralized ecosystem and necessitates further discourse within the blockchain community, but it has prevented hackers from stealing funds,” noted the researchers.
Bitcoin price is consolidating above $20,000.Ethereum is struggling near $1,600, XRP is well below $0.35.CEL surged nearly 20%, and RVN is again pumping.Bitcoin price found support near the $20,000 level after a strong decline. BTC is currently (11:10 UTC) consolidating above $20,000. It could start a fresh increase if there is a clear move above $20,800.
Similarly, most major altcoins are consolidating near support zones. ETH is struggling to stay above the $1,600. XRP might decline and test the $0.32 support. ADA is facing resistance near $0.48 and $0.482.
Bitcoin priceAfter a strong decline, bitcoin price found support near the $20,000 zone. BTC remained well bid above the $20,000 zone and recently started a consolidation phase. It managed to correct a few points above the $20,250 level. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $20,500 level. The next major resistance is now near the $20,800 level, above which the price could start a decent increase.
On the downside, an initial support is near the $20,050 level. The next major support is near the $20,000 zone, below which the price could start another strong decline.
Ethereum priceEthereum price managed to stay above the $1,550 support zone. ETH started an upside correction and traded above the $1,580 level. It even climbed above $1,600, but it is struggling to gain bullish momentum. The first major resistance is near $1,620. The next major resistance is near $1,650, above which the price may perhaps rise to $1,700.
If not, the price might start another decline towards the $1,550 level. The next major support is $1,500, below which price could gain bearish momentum.
ADA, BNB, SOL, DOGE, and XRP priceCardano (ADA) settled well below the $0.50 level. The price is now struggling to recover above the $0.48 level. If there is no upside break, the price may perhaps decline towards the $0.45 level.
BNB is slowly recovering losses and trading near the $280 level. An immediate resistance is near the $282 level. The first major resistance is near $288, above which the price could rise towards the $300 level.
Solana (SOL) declined over 12% and tested the $32.65 level. It is now trading near $33.50 level. The next major support sits near the $32.50 level. On the upside, the bears might remain active near the $35.00 level.
DOGE is consolidating above the $0.060 level. A downside break and close below the $0.060 level could spark a sharp decline. In the stated case, the price might slide towards the $0.0565 level.
XRP price is consolidating near the $0.335 level. If there are more downsides, the price could slide and test the $0.32 support. The next major support is $0.305.
Other altcoins market todayMany altcoins are down over 10%, including LUNA, USTC, LUNC, HNT, APE, AVAX, EOS, NEAR, FTT, GMT, and ATOM. Out of these, LUNA dived over 30% and traded below the $3.0 level.
To sum up, bitcoin price is consolidating above the $20,000 level. If BTC stays above $20,000, it could recover towards $21,200. If not, it might dive to $18,500.
Ravencoin (RVN) and Lagrange (LA) are the top trending tokens in the market today South Korean exchange, Upbit, listed RVN and announced market support for LA, driving their price growth While the crypto market continues its average performance, some altcoins are showing exceptional growth today. Bitcoin and Ether continue to surf at around $104K and $2.5K price levels, and major altcoins like XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and BNB also record no significant price surges.
Meanwhile, two altcoins, Ravencoin (RVN) and Lagrange (LA), are shaking the market with their price rallies. They even made it to the popular top trending list on the CoinMarketCap live-price tracking platform. If a cryptocurrency is recording price growth, there could be multiple reasons. One of the main ones is a token listing announcement by a renowned crypto exchange platform!
Ravencoin (RVN) and Lagrange (LA) Prices Rally Following Upbit Listing Upbit is the largest crypto exchange platform in South Korea, and its token listing announcements often led to huge price spikes. On similar lines, its recent announcements about Ravencoin and Lagrange have resulted in their incredible price surges.
Upbit has announced that its users can now trade RVN tokens with local KRW currency on the platform. The token went live on the exchange today at 5 pm local time.
Ravencoin (RVN) witnessed a sharp price spike and went from a low of $0.01079 to a 24-hour high of $0.02267. The upbit listing is the major drive behind its 100% surge. The RVN token is currently trading at $0.01598 with only a 45% 24-hour surge. Its trading volume has increased by a whopping 6,074.18%, thanks to the Upbit listing announcement.
On the other hand, Lagrange (LA) is a relatively new token that made its entry to the market not more than a couple of days ago. Upbit has announced that it is going to offer trading support for Lagrange token in BTC and USDT markets. This is huge news from an exchange like Upbit for a relatively new token like LA.
The Lagrange (LA) token has witnessed considerable growth since its launch. And a market support announcement by Upbit has further boosted its market price. The LA token is currently trading at $1.32, with a 240% price surge in the last 24 hours. It is gaining huge traction from day 1, being developed by a zk-proof networks developer.
South Korea has a thriving community of crypto enthusiasts. Events like these further confirm its leading position in global crypto markets. The recent change of government in South Korea is optimistic for the crypto space.
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In a pattern that has been rinsed and repeated countless times this year, crypto markets are crumbling as Bitcoin failed to hold support. The altcoins are still hopelessly tied to their big brother so any pain for it is magnified for them.
Over $20 Billion Exits Crypto Space Over the past 24 hours crypto markets have shrunk to their lowest levels for almost three months. As billions left the space total market capitalization plummeted to $245 billion. All gains since late May have now been wiped out and altcoins are in danger of returning to their crypto winter levels if the rout continues.
total market cap YTD – coinmarketcap.com According to Tradingview.com Bitcoin dominance is still at 71.5% despite a thousand dollar dump. This means that the altcoins have suffered greater losses today, many of them in double digit declines. Bitcoin’s intraday high to low marks a loss of around 9% however the pain is greater elsewhere on crypto markets.
Ethereum, which has seen prices eroding for the past two months, has capitulated below $170 in a 10 percent plunge overnight. A death cross on the four hour chart a few days ago is about to be repeated on the daily chart as the 50 day moving average drops closer to the 200 day MA. This is a major bearish indicator which signals continuation of the down trend.
Development work on the Ethereum network is still ongoing with six new upgrades planned in the Istanbul hard fork slated for mid-October. This has not prevented the bears dumping the asset in panic over big brother’s fall through support however.
There has been little love for XRP either as the Ripple token gets crushed back to a yearly low of $0.25. A lot of bad press and FUD has inspired little confidence in the world’s third largest crypto asset recently.
The rest are faring no better with double digit losses for Litecoin, Binance Coin, EOS, Monero, Cardano, Tron, Dash, Ethereum Classic, Tezos and Chainlink. There are only a handful of low cap altcoins surviving the purge today and they include Golem, SOLVE and HedgeTrade.
The mess has not been missed by industry observers with RT anchor, Max Keiser, commenting;
“#Bitcoin dominance climbs as alt-season fails to materialize and alts resume downward trek to oblivion. BCH and BSV have another 90% drop to go.”
#Bitcoin dominance climbs as alt-season fails to materialize and alts resume downward trek to oblivion. BCH and BSV have another 90% drop to go. pic.twitter.com/muSHYRh6H1
— Max Keiser (@maxkeiser) August 29, 2019
Time to Be Bullish on Altcoins? Some are clinging perilously onto hope however and see opportunity in the misfortune of many crypto assets. ‘WelsonTrader’ tweeted;
“Accumulating some alts within the next 24 hours, as I think we may see a bounce here! Bitcoin may also bounce at support around $9500-$9550! If we break below that, expect a blooody week!”
All eyes are on Bitcoin’s next move as the alts are bound to follow. At the moment it is also clinging perilously onto support around $9,450, but teetering on the edge of a deeper chasm.
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BlockchainFX joins exchange token discussion as investors compare it with BNB, CRO, and OKB in 2026.
Summary
Exchange tokens like BNB, CRO, and OKB remain key crypto assets in 2026. BlockchainFX is gaining attention as an early-stage exchange-style token nearing launch and public trading. With staking rewards and multi-asset utility, BlockchainFX is positioning itself alongside major platform tokens. Exchange tokens remain one of crypto’s most powerful categories because they are tied directly to trading activity, liquidity and platform demand.
That keeps BNB, CRO and OKB firmly on investor watchlists for 2026. Each is linked to a major exchange ecosystem with established users and strong market recognition. But BlockchainFX is now entering the same conversation from an earlier stage, with less than $500,000 left to raise before launch and public exchange trading still ahead. For investors searching for the best crypto exchange tokens 2026, the key question is whether BFX can capture the same platform-token upside before the wider market has a chance to price it in.
Read on to see why BlockchainFX is being watched alongside the biggest exchange-linked tokens in crypto.
1. BlockchainFX crypto presale targets the exchange token market before launch BlockchainFX leads this list because it is entering the exchange-token conversation before public price discovery begins. The project is now in the final stage of its presale, with the remaining allocation dropping below $500,000 before launch. Once that allocation is cleared, the presale closes and the BFX token moves toward exchange trading.
That timing is the core investor story. BFX is still available before its market debut, while the project already has several credibility signals that are rare for a presale:
A live beta trading platform already being tested Audits from CertiK, Coinsult and SolidProof A fully licensed trading system Major centralized exchange listings planned after launch A current presale price below the planned launch price The CEX60 bonus code, giving buyers 60% extra BFX tokens BlockchainFX is not trying to become another narrow exchange token attached to one trading venue. The project is building a crypto-native trading super app designed to bring crypto and traditional markets together in one interface. According to the BlockchainFX whitepaper, the platform will support more than 500 assets, including crypto, forex, stocks, ETFs, futures, options and bonds.
The token model is also central to the appeal. BFX holders can earn daily staking rewards in BFX and USDT from up to 70% of platform trading fees. That makes BFX one of the more interesting new platform-token candidates for 2026 because it links holder rewards to trading activity rather than relying only on speculative demand.
For investors who watched BNB, CRO and OKB grow from exchange utility into major market assets, BlockchainFX offers a familiar concept at a much earlier stage. The presale is almost finished, the launch catalyst is close, and the token has not yet reached public exchanges.
2. BNB remains the benchmark for crypto exchange tokens BNB remains the clearest example of how powerful an exchange-linked token can become when it sits inside a major trading ecosystem. It is connected to Binance, one of the largest crypto brands in the world, and continues to play a role across trading, fees, BNB Chain activity and broader ecosystem participation.
BNB is currently trading around $646, with an intraday range between $628.25 and $662.13, keeping it firmly among the most liquid and closely watched exchange tokens in the market.
3. CRO keeps Crypto.com’s ecosystem in the exchange token race CRO remains one of the better-known exchange-linked assets because of its connection to Crypto.com and the Cronos ecosystem. It has exposure to exchange activity, app usage, DeFi development and broader Crypto.com brand expansion.
CRO is currently trading around $0.0708, with an intraday range between $0.0692 and $0.0721. CoinMarketCap data also places Cronos inside the top tier of crypto assets by market capitalization, with CRO recently ranked around #31 and showing a live market cap above $3 billion.
4. OKB holds strong through OKX platform demand OKB is another major exchange token to watch because of its connection to OKX, one of the largest global crypto trading platforms. Its utility is tied to the OKX ecosystem, and the token continues to benefit from the exchange’s expansion across spot, derivatives and trading products.
OKB is currently trading around $86.94, with an intraday range between $85.51 and $89.50. CoinMarketCap data shows OKB recently ranked around #42, with a live market cap above $1.8 billion and a circulating supply of 21 million OKB.
Why BlockchainFX could be the fresh exchange token story of 2026 The exchange-token market has already shown what can happen when a platform token captures trading demand. BNB became one of the biggest assets in crypto by sitting close to exchange activity. CRO built recognition through Crypto.com’s consumer reach. OKB gained relevance through OKX’s global trading ecosystem.
BlockchainFX is aiming at that same category, but with a more modern structure. Instead of limiting itself to crypto-only trading, the platform is targeting a multi-asset market where users can trade crypto, stocks, forex, ETFs, commodities and more from one interface. That expands the potential fee base and gives BFX a wider story than a traditional exchange token.
For investors, the question is not whether BNB, CRO and OKB are important. They already are. The more interesting question is whether BlockchainFX can become the next platform-token story before the wider market prices it in.
Crypto exchange token watchlist for 2026 BlockchainFX is the pre-launch contender, with a final presale window, planned exchange listings and trading fee rewards at the center of the token model. BNB remains the blue-chip exchange token, backed by Binance’s scale, liquidity and ecosystem reach. CRO continues to offer exposure to Crypto.com, Cronos and the consumer-facing exchange-token market. OKB remains a major OKX-linked token with scarcity, platform utility and strong exchange-sector relevance. The next phase of exchange-token investing may not only be about which platform has the biggest exchange brand. It may also be about which token is most closely connected to user activity, fees, rewards and future market access.
That is where BlockchainFX is building its strongest case. BFX is still pre-launch, but the presale is almost gone. The project already has a working platform, audits, licensing, planned major CEX listings and a reward model tied to trading fees. With that all in mind, it is clear that BFX is the new name to watch closely before the final presale allocation closes.
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