Key Highlights: Exchange activity involving Ripple (XRP) has dropped to historic lows, signaling weaker trading volumes across crypto platforms. Despite the slowdown, Ripple continues expanding its global payments network and regulatory footprint. CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently toured global offices as the firm pushes international growth and licen

Ripple said it plans to obtain an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) through the acquisition of local firm BC Payments Australia, extending its regulated payments business in the Asia-Pacific region. If approved, the license would allow Ripple to operate payment services in Australia under the country’s financial regulatory framework. The

As the S&P 500 chart (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) shows, the index is trading near the 6,800 level this morning. However, the balance between supply and demand could change significantly after the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report scheduled for 15:30 GMT+3. Against the backdrop of military developments in the Middle […]

Bitcoin paused in choppy trading near the $70,000 mark as markets priced in geopolitical risk and shifting macro cues. After weeks of rangebound action, bulls are betting that a sustained push above the key level could unlock the next leg higher, while bears warn a breakdown remains a possibility if liquidity dries up. In the […]

Against the backdrop of military developments in the Middle East, the situation in the oil market is evolving rapidly. Only two days have passed since 9 March, when we published a morning analytical note in which we: → highlighted the rise of XTI/USD above $100 and a sharp spike in volatility (as reflected by the […]

The euro is strengthening after declining earlier in the week. During the first trading sessions the single currency remained under pressure, but was later followed by a sharp rebound. The recovery was supported by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where signs have emerged of a slowdown in the escalation surrounding Iran. The reducti

Key highlights: US Bitcoin Spot ETFs recorded about $250.9 million in net inflows, led by strong buying in iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Despite the inflows, Bitcoin slipped slightly and traded near $69,800 after briefly moving above the $70,000 mark earlier. Institutional accumulation continued as MicroStrategy added nearly 18,000 BTC, while on-ch

Stani Kulechov, the founder of decentralized lending platform Aave (CRYPTO: AAVE), argues that the very premise of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) needs rethinking. In the wake of ongoing governance disputes surrounding the future direction of the protocol, Kulechov contends that tokenholder voting should not be the sole mechanism for

Artificial intelligence is being reframed as a fundamental utility rather than a purely productivity unlock, according to Jensen Huang, the founder of Nvidia. In a blog post this week, Huang portrays AI as essential infrastructure on par with electricity and the internet. He argues the facilities that design chips, operate data centers, and deploy

US President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Iran helped trigger a Bitcoin rally, leading to an uptick in social media sentiment about Bitcoin.