Ripple has today published a roadmap to quantum-proof the XRP Ledger (XRPL) by 2028. This is in response to Google’s initial warning that quantum security threats could breach cryptographic systems by 2032, with even fewer resources (about 500,000 physical qubits) than initially estimated.Phases leading to a quantum-resilient Ripple and XRPAccording to Ripple’s blog, the plan begins with preparing contingency plans in the event Q-day (Quantum-Day) arrives earlier than expected. In such a scenario, Ripple intends to execute a “hard shift.” This would disable account access via public keys while enabling funds migration to post-quantum-secure accounts.The second phase, scheduled for the…
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On April 20, Hyperliquid (HYPE) price fell by around 5% during intraday trading, sparking fear in the community. The drop comes amid heavy liquidation in the crypto market following the Kelp DAO hack, in which hackers siphoned off $290 million. Despite the drop in the HYPE tokens, the crypto market is showing resilience as Bitcoin (BTC) still holds a position above $76,000. On April 20, the Hyperliquid (HYPE) price suffered a drop of around 5.5% on a daily chart following turmoil in the decentralized finance sector due to the Kelp DAO hack. At the time of writing this, Hyperliquid is…
A media shortlist defines where your story will live. If the selection is wrong, even strong content underperforms. If it is precise, distribution, visibility, and downstream impact improve without increasing spend. Most teams still build media lists manually—pulling traffic from one tool, SEO metrics from another, and filling gaps with intuition. The result is inconsistent and difficult to defend. A data-driven shortlist replaces that process with a structured, repeatable method. This guide breaks that process down step by step and shows how a unified system like Outset Media Index (OMI) changes the workflow. Why Media Shortlisting Needs a Data Layer…
XRP trading through WhatsApp is launched after wrapped XRP, known as wXRP, went live on the Solana blockchain. This allows traders to swap the digital asset through the WhatsApp-linked noncustodial wallet. The whole setup and process is driven by AI bots with the support of Solana’s DEX aggregators. The AI bots process text-based crypto trades, making a new change in how users initiate transactions.The AI-powered bots work based on command prompts. For instance, when a user sends a text command such as ‘Buy 0.1 SOL worth of wXRP,’ the WhatsApp network reads the request, then routes the trade through the…
AI crypto trading bots are now part of the mainstream conversation around digital assets. In 2026, beginners are not just asking whether automation exists. They are asking which tools are easiest to start with, which platforms feel trustworthy, and whether AI can actually make crypto trading more manageable. That interest is showing up in the market as well: CoinShares reported US$1.1 billion in weekly inflows into digital asset investment products, with 95% of inflows coming from the U.S.The short answer is yes, AI can be used for crypto trading. But for most beginners, AI does not mean a perfect robot…
A majority of Shiba Inu (SHIB) investors are sitting on losses. The project had an incredible run during the 2021 bull run, but has since lost substantial momentum. Many are hopeful that SHIB will reclaim its lost glory, but many are slowly losing hope. Let’s discuss if Shiba Inu (SHIB) is a dead project, or if the popular cryptocurrency is just facing the consequences of bad timing.Is Shiba Inu A Dead Project?Source: WatcherGuruRecently it was reported that popular DJ Steve Aoki had exited his Shiba Inu (SHIB) position. Many like him have also taken similar actions amid the project’s lackluster…
Ten crypto and blockchain projects are scheduled to unlock significant portions of their token supply between April 20 and 25, 2026, releasing over $95 million in assets into active circulation across six days. The schedule starts tomorrow with LayerZero, Hyperliquid, and Official Trump all unlocking simultaneously. By April 25, the crypto market will have worked through token unlocks from Humanity Protocol, Plasma, and several other crypto projects. April 20 Brings Three Major Unlocks on the Same Day LayerZero starts the week with the biggest unlock in terms of value It will release 25.71 million ZRO tokens worth about $40.75 million,…
ZEC price isn’t quietly trending but it’s stepping into a full-blown liquidity war. After months of suffocating under a descending triangle, ZEC price finally snapped the structure in early April, and yeah, it didn’t tiptoe either. The breakout shoved price action toward $400, effectively flipping the script on a long-term bearish trend that had been in control since late 2025.But don’t get too comfortable on this rally. This isn’t a clean rally it’s messy, crowded, and very clearly dominated by whales.ZEC Breakout Ends Months of Downtrend PressureThe daily chart tells a straightforward story at first glance: a decisive breakout from…
Make CryptoSlate preferred on The S&P 500 closed at 7,126 on April 17, another record, while the University of Michigan’s preliminary April consumer sentiment reading fell to 47.6, the weakest print in the survey’s history.The split on the screen looks surreal.Charlie Bilello shared the chart below, highlighting the gap.Wall Street is trading at altitude. Households are signaling something far darker.Bitcoin sits in the middle of that gap, pulled between its hard-asset mythology and its actual behavior in a market regime still dominated by equity risk, ETF flows, and macro positioning.That tension gives the current setup its shape. It also gives…
You’ve seen the screenshots. Someone turns $200 into $80,000 overnight. A coin named after a dog, a frog, or a sitting US president spikes 4,000% in 72 hours. Your group chat loses its mind. That’s the memecoin cycle, and it’s been running on repeat since Dogecoin turned a joke into a $88 billion market cap in 2021. By 2024, the total memecoin market hit $150 billion. Tens of thousands of new tokens launched every single day. So what are you actually looking at? A new form of internet culture that happens to carry financial value? A legitimate trading market with…
