The XEC price exploded more than 55% in a single session, climbing from $0.0000062 to $0.0000100 after ASTER announced perpetual futures trading for the token with up to 5x leverage. The listing came with a promotional campaign offering 1.2x trading points through July 25, helping fuel a sharp jump in trading activity across the derivatives market.XEC Crypto Derivatives Activity Hits New HighsThe biggest story isn’t just the price spike but it’s what’s happening beneath the surface. Open interest in XEC derivatives has climbed to an all-time high of $2.30 million, marking a dramatic increase from levels seen since 2021. Intraday…
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Trump Media is turning Truth Social posts into a feed for traders, and prediction markets now face a timing problem.The issue is what happens after a post becomes public but before most users can see, read, and act on it.On July 17, the Financial Times reported that Trump Media discussed charging traders up to $100,000 per month for faster access to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts.The report followed Trump Media’s July 16 announcement of Truth API, a licensed feed scheduled for an Aug. 1 launch. The company said the product will cover 10 influential accounts, operate around the clock,…
You open a chart and notice it again. Bitcoin on Coinbase is a hair cheaper than on the big offshore venues. Not a one-off. It has been like this for weeks. Now the dashboards everyone watches are saying the same thing: the Coinbase Premium Index is negative. That is trader-speak for a persistent discount on Coinbase versus elsewhere. So what exactly is this index, why is it below zero, and should you care? The Big Picture: Why the Coinbase Premium Matters Now Editor’s note: Through Q1 and Q2 2026 I kept bumping into the same pattern on our desk screens:…
Altcoins have regained momentum over the past two weeks as Bitcoin’s consolidation encourages traders to look beyond the market leader. While many tokens have already posted double-digit gains, Sui (SUI), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and Bittensor (TAO) are now approaching critical technical levels that could determine whether their rallies continue or reverse next week.SUI Eyes $0.85 Breakout as Bulls Defend Rising TrendlineThe Sui price has quietly built one of the strongest technical setups among large-cap altcoins. After rebounding from its June low near $0.67, the token has formed a series of higher lows and has repeatedly tested resistance around $0.85. This price…
Washington just gave one of the world’s largest digital currencies a more official place in the US financial system.On July 10, Circle won final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to open a national trust bank under federal supervision.Circle called it a major step for USDC, as the approval makes it easier for banks, payment firms, asset managers, and corporate treasury desks to treat USDC as something solid enough to build around.However, banks see the same approval and draw a different conclusion. In January, Standard Chartered said stablecoins could pull about $500 billion from US bank deposits…
After enduring weeks of profit-taking, Venice Token (VVV) has found a fresh catalyst. The token rallied more than 12% after Venice announced a new revenue-backed buyback framework that directly ties API subscription growth to recurring token burns. Coupled with a rebound from a major long-term support level, the development has shifted market attention back to whether VVV token is preparing for another bullish rally.Venice Links Platform Revenue Directly to Token DemandThe latest update marks one of the project’s most significant tokenomics changes since launch. Going forward, API subscription revenue will be allocated to buying back and burning VVV, creating a…
On the eve of the GENIUS Act’s first anniversary, the stablecoin market holds about $310 billion, including roughly $184 billion in USDT and $73 billion in USDC.President Donald Trump signed the law on July 18, 2025, creating a federal framework with one-for-one liquid reserves, redemption rights, and monthly reserve disclosures for a market that moved faster than the rulebook.Federal Reserve researchers measured stablecoin capitalization at $317 billion on Apr. 6, up more than 50% from early 2025, and recorded a 50% increase in Ethereum stablecoin transaction volume since enactment. As of July 17, core implementation measures are still in proposal…
Bitcoin may finally be entering the last stage of its bear market. CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost has identified a rare on chain signal that has appeared before every major Bitcoin rally. With Bitcoin staying above key support even after heavy selling, investors are now watching for the next big breakout.CryptoQuant Flashes Rare Bitcoin Bear Market SignalCryptoQuant analyst Darkfost says Bitcoin has flashed a rare end of bear market signal, indicating that the market is entering its final bearish phase before a possible trend reversal.The signal appeared after Bitcoin’s Short Term Holder (STH) cost basis crossed below the Long Term Holder (LTH) cost…
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 Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated: July 18, 2026 From a $63,000 Bitcoin price, Sam Altman’s ChatGPT AI is not…
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 Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated: July 18, 2026 In the latest Solana news, the SOL real-world asset ecosystem just…
