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Ether’s 60% down from its 2025 high, but TradFi keeps betting on ETH: Here’s why
Despite Ether's price underperformance in early 2026, its fundamentals remain robust with significant institutional adoption and ongoing development. Ethereum and its L2s dominate TVL and RWA markets, attracting major TradFi players. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin is focusing on base-layer scalability and ZK-EVM for future efficiency and security.
Mortgage Rates Today: US Rates Slip to 2022 Lows as Fed Eyes Bank Return to Lending
US mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest levels since 2022, nearing 6% for a 30-year fixed loan. This decline is partly due to the Federal Reserve considering regulatory changes to encourage banks to re-enter the mortgage lending market. Increased competition from banks could potentially lead to slightly lower borrowing costs for consumers, though demand remains soft due to high home prices and economic uncertainty.
Crypto treasury companies likely to consolidate in 2026: Crypto exec
Crypto treasury companies are expected to consolidate in 2026 due to the market downturn, with operating businesses acquiring those trading below net asset value. Tokenized real-world assets, particularly credit instruments, are seen as a key growth area for revenue generation. Companies like Strategy are leveraging these instruments to provide investors with exposure to Bitcoin.
Crude Oil Futures Jump 6% as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil futures saw a 6% surge on Hyperliquid following Iran's announcement to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply. This on-chain market reaction precedes potential volatility in traditional markets, signaling heightened risk premiums and fears of a supply shock. Traders are actively pricing in geopolitical tensions and their impact on energy prices.
Arbitrum Price Compresses Near $0.23 Breakout Level
Arbitrum (ARB) price is consolidating near a critical technical resistance level of $0.23 after a rebound from a demand block. On-chain data shows record transaction counts and stablecoin growth, alongside the development of Robinhood's Arbitrum-based chain for RWAs. A sustained move above $0.23 is seen as a bullish structural shift, potentially leading to further upside.
Gold Price Forecast: On‑Chain Gold Surges Above 5,400 as US-Iran War Fears Mount
Tokenized gold prices surged past $5,400, outperforming physical gold amid escalating US-Iran war fears, indicating a rush into digital safe-haven assets. This premium on-chain highlights market volatility and a flight to safety, with tokenized gold acting as a bridge for crypto traders seeking protection. The future price action for both physical and tokenized gold will likely depend on the de-escalation or intensification of geopolitical tensions.
Ripple Completes $280 Million Diamond Tokenization Deal With Ctrl-Alt
Ripple has successfully tokenized $280 million in diamonds on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in partnership with Ctrl-Alt and Billiton Diamond, marking a significant RWA development. The company is also expanding its presence in Turkey, focusing on crypto adoption and potential partnerships with local financial institutions. Meanwhile, two proposed XRPL amendments, Batch (XLS-56) and fixBatchInnerSigs, were deprecated due to a discovered vulnerability.
Why Bitcoin traders have to price tariffs like surprise rate hikes while waiting on social media posts for the next $175B trigger
The US Supreme Court invalidated emergency tariffs, creating uncertainty around $175 billion in potential refunds. Bitcoin experienced a notable price drop as traders treated it as a liquid asset to raise dollars amidst this macro policy shock. This highlights Bitcoin's role as a market liquidity valve during periods of policy instability.
Indiana Pension Funds Set to Embrace Crypto Under New Law
Indiana has passed legislation (HEA 1042) requiring public pension funds to offer cryptocurrency investment options by 2027. This move allows public employees to access digital assets like BTC, ETH, and XRP through self-directed accounts, signaling growing institutional acceptance and potentially setting a precedent for other states.
Why institutions still prefer Ethereum despite faster blockchains
Institutions favor Ethereum due to its deep liquidity and established stablecoin ecosystem, prioritizing capital depth over raw transaction speed. Despite advancements in faster blockchains, Ethereum's position as the primary hub for DeFi and RWAs remains strong. Upcoming upgrades like the Glamsterdam fork aim to boost L1 capacity, further solidifying its advantage.
Tokenized Gold Safe Haven 2026: Crypto’s Weekend Panic Exposes the Pressure Valve
Crypto experienced a significant sell-off over the weekend due to geopolitical tensions, with leveraged positions being liquidated. Traditional markets were closed, forcing investors to dump crypto assets. Tokenized gold products like PAXG and XAUT saw increased trading volume as investors sought safe havens.
US Crypto Bill Progress Crucial for Crypto Surge: JPMorgan
JPMorgan highlights the US Crypto Bill as a critical driver for institutional capital inflow, emphasizing regulatory clarity over price momentum. Senate gridlock on stablecoin rewards is delaying progress, impacting market sentiment. Passage of the bill could transition regulation from enforcement to defined rules, potentially boosting assets like BTC and ETH.
Crypto Market Crash Today As War Fears Rise: Are PAX Gold and Tether Gold the Safer Bets?
Amidst rising global tensions and market uncertainty, crypto investors are rotating capital into defensive assets. Tokenized gold tokens, PAX Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT), have surged over 5% and are showing strong technicals, suggesting a potential safe-haven rotation within the crypto ecosystem. Their value is pegged to physical gold, making them attractive alternatives to riskier digital assets during turbulent times.
'The Era of Bitcoin Treasuries Is Quietly Spreading': Metaplanet CEO Unveils Upcoming Japanese Bitcoin Treasury
Japanese firm Daido Limited, a 147-year-old public company, plans to acquire up to 1 billion yen (~$6.7 million) worth of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. This move is seen by Metaplanet's CEO as part of a growing trend of institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and currency depreciation.
Ethereum News: Ethzilla Rebrands to Forum After Offloading Its ETH Holdings
ETHzilla, a company that aimed to mirror MicroStrategy's ETH holdings strategy, has rebranded to Forum and will pivot to Real World Assets (RWAs) after sustaining over 96% losses in the bear market. This comes as Ethereum (ETH) experienced an 11% price bounce, partly driven by significant institutional inflows into Ethereum ETFs totaling $157 million, the largest single-day purchase this year.
XRP Ledger nearly shipped a feature that could drain accounts without owners signing
A critical security vulnerability in a proposed XRP Ledger (XRPL) "Batch" amendment could have allowed unauthorized account draining and ledger modifications without owner signatures. The flaw was identified by researchers and an AI tool before activation, averting a significant security incident. XRPL has since blocked the amendment and is developing a corrected version, highlighting the ongoing challenge of balancing feature expansion with robust security for institutional adoption.
Barclays Bets on Blockchain to Future-Proof Its Banking Infrastructure
Barclays is actively developing a blockchain-based platform to modernize its core banking infrastructure, focusing on payments, deposits, and settlements. The bank aims to replace legacy systems with a real-time, 24/7 solution capable of handling stablecoins and tokenized deposits. Vendor selection is expected by April 2026, indicating a strategic push into digital asset settlement following its investment in Ubyx.
Bitcoin slides to $65,000 in weekend sell-off, with solana, XRP, dogecoin down 6%
Bitcoin experienced a significant weekend sell-off, dropping to $65,735, with major altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin down around 6%. This pullback erased most of the week's gains, driven by a broader risk-off sentiment in traditional markets, influenced by hot producer-price data and Nvidia's decline. Despite strong institutional inflows into Bitcoin ETFs this week, macro headwinds are currently outweighing positive on-chain signals.
Morgan Stanley Files for New Bank Charter to Offer Crypto Custody
Morgan Stanley has filed for a new national trust bank charter with the OCC to offer cryptocurrency custody, trading, and staking services. This move signifies a major institutional embrace of digital assets, following similar steps by BNY Mellon and Fidelity. The bank also plans to launch a digital wallet for crypto and tokenized RWAs, and has filed for spot Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs.
Cardano Launches USDCx Stablecoin Backed by Circle’s USDC, ADA 3% Down
Cardano has launched its native USDCx stablecoin, fully backed by Circle's USDC via the xReserve smart contract. This aims to facilitate seamless dollar value movement and access to cross-chain USDC liquidity for DeFi, RWA settlement, and payments. Despite this development, ADA's price has seen a slight dip amid broader market bearishness.
