Payments-focused cryptocurrency XRP (XRP) has surged 12% over the past 24 hours, outperforming both bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH). This double-digit gain has lifted XRP’s price to $3.32, its highest level since July 28. The price upswing has been underpinned by sophisticated, anticipatory block option trades on Deribit, involving...

As the US Congress continues to work on crypto-related legislation, some industry leaders disagree on which version of the market structure bill will provide the much-needed clarity to the sector. Paradigm Champions Senate’s Crypto Bill On Thursday, several industry players discussed the differences between the US Congress’s versions of...

The nearly five-year legal dispute between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs has come to an official close. This follows a joint filing on Aug. 7 to dismiss appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…...

Ether’s recent gain is the first step to potentially significant gains for altcoins as traders show a “risk-on appetite,” says crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe....

Data shows the Ethereum Open Interest has shot up alongside the asset’s recovery surge, a sign that chaos could be in store. Ethereum Open Interest Has Gone Up By More Than 8% As explained by CryptoQuant author Maartunn in a new post on X, the Ethereum Open Interest has...

Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Manufacturers of bitcoin (BTC) mining...

Miran’s appointment could influence Fed policies towards more crypto-friendly stances, potentially impacting future economic innovation and growth. The post Trump taps Bitcoin advocate Stephen Miran as temporary Fed governor appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

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India’s Income Tax Department has intensified its efforts to curb tax evasion in the cryptocurrency sector, sending more than 44,000 notices to traders who failed to disclose their virtual digital asset (VDA) transactions in their income tax returns. Indian Tax Watchdog Ups The Ante In a recent session of...

Eric Trump announced on Wednesday that American Bitcoin (ABTC) is set to make its debut on NASDAQ. This announcement was made via X, signaling a significant milestone for the Trump family-backed Bitcoin mining firm. American Bitcoin’s NASDAQ Listing: A Game Changer? The post stated, “American Bitcoin (ABTC): Next stop...