Author: Isabella Taylor
XRP exchange-traded funds are pulling in fresh capital at a pace that puts them at odds with the rest of the market, as investors rotate out of gold and silver ETFs while keeping steady allocations to Bitcoin products amid geopolitical tensions and higher rates. Summary XRP spot ETFs have amassed about $1.4 billion in net inflows since launch in November 2025, even as XRP’s price slid more than 30% from recent highs. By contrast, gold ETFs have seen nearly $11 billion in outflows in three weeks, while silver products also bled capital as rising rates and a stronger dollar pressured…
ZachXBT blasted YoungHoon Kim’s $LAMB presale as a religion-wrapped grift, pointing to botted engagement, recycled scam copy and a playbook he’s seen in prior fraud investigations. Summary On-chain investigator ZachXBT publicly questioned whether “grifting religion to promote a crypto token presale” is a viable strategy in 2026, targeting a token launch by self-proclaimed IQ 276 holder YoungHoon Kim. Kim, who bills himself as a World Memory Championships-recognized genius, launched the $LAMB token on March 25 via Fjord Foundry, claiming all profits would go to building churches worldwide. The presale’s sale marketcap reached $1.496 million with a fully diluted value of…
Ethena price hovers just under $0.10 as heavy futures leverage, whale withdrawals and a long unlock schedule reshape how ENA supply moves across DeFi. Summary Ethena is trading around $0.098, with daily volume above $225 million and market capitalization close to $840 million. Derivatives activity remains heavy, with open interest close to $952 million and futures volume over $830 million in the last 24 hours. Recent token unlocks and whale withdrawals from exchanges are tightening liquid supply even as DeFi yield narratives keep Ethena in focus. Ethena (ENA), the governance token for the synthetic dollar protocol behind the USDe stablecoin,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Rising costs push Bitcoin mining out of reach, driving users toward free cloud mining options. Summary Rising mining costs push users to free cloud mining, with platforms offering contracts, trial hashpower, and no upfront investment. Modern cloud mining emphasizes transparency, defined returns, and legitimate access to real BTC mining infrastructure. AngelBTC provides a $100 free mining contract, connecting users to real Bitcoin mining powered by renewable energy. The economics of Bitcoin mining have changed. Rising hash rates, tighter margins,…
Better Home & Finance and Coinbase are preparing a new mortgage product tied to Fannie Mae-backed loans, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on March 26. Summary Better and Coinbase plan a mortgage product that lets homebuyers use crypto holdings as collateral. The reported structure would combine a standard mortgage with a separate loan backed by crypto. Current Fannie Mae rules require crypto conversion to dollars, making this product a policy shift. The product would let some homebuyers use crypto as collateral instead of selling those holdings before closing. The report said the new offer would allow buyers…
Tazapay has extended its Series B funding round and raised total capital to $36 million. The new funding comes as stablecoin-based payment infrastructure continues to attract backing from crypto and fintech investors focused on faster cross-border settlement. Summary Tazapay raised $36 million to expand cross-border payment infrastructure and licensing across multiple global markets. Circle Ventures led the extension, with backing from Coinbase Ventures, Ripple, and CMT Digital. The company serves over 1,000 enterprises and fintechs across 30 countries with licensed operations. Tazapay said Circle Ventures led the extension round. Coinbase Ventures, CMT Digital, Peak XV Partners, and Ripple also joined…
The crypto market fell 2.5% on Friday to $2.45 trillion as hopes of an end to the ongoing U.S. Iran war faded. Summary Crypto market cap fell 2.5% to $2.45 trillion as geopolitical tensions rose after Iran rejected a U.S. proposal to end the conflict. Bitcoin dropped to $69,445 while Ethereum slid 4.4%, triggering over $193 million in long liquidations across derivatives markets. Rising oil prices and sustained Fed rate expectations weighed on risk sentiment, pressuring cryptocurrencies and global equities. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped 2.5% on the day to $69,445 at the time of writing…
US lawmakers have opened a new front in the fight over prediction markets. A bipartisan House bill now aims to stop top federal officials and their families from trading on government-related outcomes, as pressure also builds around sports and war-linked contracts. Summary PREDICT Act would bar Congress, presidents, appointees, spouses, and dependents from government-related prediction market trades. Lawmakers tied the proposal to concerns that insiders could profit from war and policy events. Separate Senate and House bills also target sports contracts as pressure grows on platforms nationwide. Representatives Adrian Smith and Nikki Budzinski introduced the Preventing Real-time Exploitation and Deceptive…
Bitcoin Depot has named former MoneyGram chief executive Alex Holmes as its new chief executive as the crypto ATM operator faces growing pressure from US regulators. Summary Bitcoin Depot appoints Alex Holmes as CEO after Scott Buchanan exits within three months. Multiple US states accuse Bitcoin Depot of excessive fees scam exposure and weak compliance controls. Company cuts revenue outlook as regulatory pressure and enforcement actions weigh on crypto ATM operations. The leadership change comes as several states step up action against crypto kiosk companies over scam losses, fees, and compliance controls. Bitcoin Depot said on Tuesday that Scott Buchanan…
Our streak of excellence in the G2 reports continues in the latest spring report for 2026. At 101 Blockchains, we have always strived to deliver the best learning resources to prepare professionals for emerging technologies. We are excited to share that the G2 Spring Report 2026 has awarded the tag of ‘Leader’ once again to 101 Blockchains. We have achieved an amazing 32 badges in the spring report 2026 by G2, marking another successful term. Our team is grateful to all the learners who have trusted us and loved our learning materials. We also want to express our gratitude to…