A crypto wallet sounds more complicated than it actually is. In practice, it is usually an app or browser extension that lets you store cryptocurrency, receive transfers, and send funds to other addresses. The first thing to understand is that a wallet is not the same as an exchange. An exchange is a service where users can buy, sell, and sometimes store crypto inside an account. A crypto wallet gives the user more direct control: addresses, networks, confirmations, and access to funds sit closer to the user. Creating a wallet really can take just a few minutes. The most…
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Bolivia’s government is evaluating whether to include USDT in its regulated payment system alongside the boliviano and the US dollar, according to local media.Cryptoassets are authorized in the country with no legal-tender status attached.The country’s finance minister described the current state as a prohibition lifted without a clear regulatory framework, with the technical review still underway, La Razon reported.A dollar shortage or currency instability pushes citizens toward dollar-stablecoins first, with merchants and businesses accepting them next, banks eventually providing access, and governments formalizing the arrangement only once it has become too widely used to unwind.Virtual asset operations in Bolivia rose…
It’s a familiar market setup: asset price sits at multi-year lows, social sentiment is loud and negative, yet the largest wallets are quietly filling up. According to the Santiment update published July 13, 2026, Cardano’s cohort of wallets holding between 100,000 and 100 million ADA now controls more than 25.6 billion coins. That’s the highest level since February 2023, a period that preceded a strong repricing earlier in the cycle. While that doesn’t guarantee a repeat, the contrast with smaller wallets is stark: retail addresses holding fewer than 100 ADA have reduced their collective stack by roughly 0.7% over the…
A Bitcoin holder has moved 2,931 BTC worth about $188 million for the first time since October 2018, yet the coins still haven’t surfaced at any known cryptocurrency exchange.On July 12, data from Arkham Intelligence showed that the coins moved from an address beginning with “356my” to a new SegWit address starting with “bc1qnzk.”The originating address had received the 2,931 BTC eight years ago, when Bitcoin traded near $6,500. That position had increased almost tenfold in dollar value, with the top crypto trading around $64,000 at the time of the new transfer. Related ReadingDormant Bitcoin whale last active at $12…
The post Ripple Joins x402 Foundation as Premier Member appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ripple has joined the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member to support the development of payment standards for AI-driven transactions. The company said it is expanding support on the XRP Ledger, enabling AI agents to make payments using XRP and RLUSD through the x402 protocol. The move aims to advance infrastructure for automated digital payments …
As institutional adoption of Bitcoin continues to reshape capital markets, RIOT Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) has emerged as one of the leading publicly traded Bitcoin infrastructure companies. Despite retreating from its 52-week high of $30.32 following broader crypto market weakness, the company remains well-positioned to capitalize on the next phase of Bitcoin adoption through its expanding mining fleet, energy assets, and AI-focused digital infrastructure strategy. With Wall Street increasingly viewing Bitcoin miners as long-term infrastructure plays, can RIOT stock stage a fresh breakout over the coming years? This Riot Platforms Inc. (RIOT) stock price prediction explores the company’s fundamentals, technical outlook,…
Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $424.7 million of net outflows on July 13, more than twice the $197.4 million they had attracted across the previous five trading days.The one-day loss pushed the cumulative balance for July 6 through July 13 to negative $227.3 million, failing the first follow-through test after the prior week ended an eight-week outflow streak. Related ReadingBitcoin ETFs see biggest inflow since May after weak US jobs report sparks BTC price reboundA $223 million inflow into spot Bitcoin funds offered relief to crypto markets after softer labor data reduced immediate pressure from rate expectations. Jul 3, 2026 ·…
KuCoin launches Celestia Stage at Tomorrowland Belgium 2026. Partnership blends crypto, music and immersive storytelling experiences. More artists and community activations will be announced soon. Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has unveiled the Celestia Stage at Tomorrowland Belgium 2026, marking a new phase in its multi-year strategic partnership with the global electronic music festival. The announcement reinforces KuCoin’s role as Tomorrowland’s Official Exclusive Crypto Exchange and Crypto Payments Partner. According to the company, the collaboration extends beyond traditional sponsorship and aims to create an immersive experience centered on trust, innovation, and community. The Celestia Stage is designed to reflect the shared vision…
Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated: July 14, 2026 In the latest XRP news, Ripple Labs has joined the UK HM Treasury’s Wholesale Digital Markets taskforce, a 54-firm initiative that estimates tokenized wholesale finance could add up to £33 billion to UK annual economic output by 2035. The move places Ripple in the room alongside major institutions – a composition that signals this…
The mood around XRP and Ethereum is the most euphoric it has been in over a month, and that might be a problem. Data from the Santiment update published Monday shows that bullish commentary on XRP outnumbered bearish comments by a ratio of 3.02 to 1—the highest level in five weeks. Ethereum was not far behind at 2.31, placing both assets firmly in FOMO territory. Bitcoin’s ratio sat at a much calmer 1.40, which looks neutral by comparison. The divergence comes as both BTC and ETH opened the session stronger before fading lower during the day. When crowd optimism spikes…
