Top US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Reestablishes Support for XRP Trading in New York

Coinbase has reestablished trading support for XRP in the state of New York. The top US crypto exchange by trading volume first suspended XRP trading across the country shortly after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) kicked off its lawsuit against Ripple in late 2020. The SEC alleged Ripple sold XRP as an unregistered security. That suspension was lifted last July after US District Judge Analisa Torres ruled that the San Francisco payment company’s automated, open-market sales of XRP did not constitute security sales. Coinbase immediately relisted XRP, though…

Hong Kong’s crypto exchange HashKey announces support for Solana

The international arm of Hong Kong’s HashKey crypto exchange has added SOL to its basket of supported assets. International crypto exchange HashKey Global, launched by HashKey Group, is expanding its list of supported assets by adding Solana (SOL) in a bid to attract more customers around the globe. In the latest press release, the exchange said it will launch spot trading for the SOL/USDT pair on May 24 at 10:00 (UTC). The latest addition expands the list of supported assets on HashKey like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Dogecoin (DOGE)…

FTM’s Key Support At Risk As Fantom Launches Sonic Foundation And Wraps $10M Funding

The Fantom Foundation has recently disclosed its plans to establish the Sonic Foundation and Sonic Labs in preparation for the launch of its Sonic blockchain.  In an announcement on Thursday, the foundation expressed its commitment to leveraging its technology and revealed additional details about the upcoming developments. Fantom Introduces Sonic Chain According to the foundation’s blog post, with the completion of the upgrade for their Opera chain on the horizon, Fantom is directing its focus towards creating a new “high-throughput” chain called Sonic (S).  The introduction of the Sonic network…

Metamask Aims to Add Bitcoin Support: A New Chapter for the Popular Ethereum Wallet

Metamask, the popular ethereum wallet, is reportedly planning to add support for bitcoin (BTC) in the next month or so, according to sources cited by Coindesk. While details are scarce, the integration could initially begin with basic features and expand over time. This move would significantly expand Metamask’s reach beyond the Ethereum ecosystem, which it […] Original

U.S. House Approves Crypto FIT21 Bill With Wave of Democratic Support

“We need rules of the road,” said Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), one of the Democrats who bucked the opposition of the White House and the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.). He called it “well-reasoned, thoughtful, bipartisan legislation” and argued before the vote that “it’s fit to become law if we work together.” Source

Bitcoin Whales Are Not Selling, BTC Has Strong Support Above $60,000

Bitcoin is rising, recently breaking above $67,000, and heading towards the all-important $70,000, a psychological round number. One analyst took to X amid this uptick, noting that whales holding over 1,000 BTC are not moving their coins to exchanges. Instead, they likely expect prices to spike higher in the coming days and weeks. Though movements over the weekend were muted, the extension earlier today is overly bullish for optimistic traders. As BTC prices edge, coin holders (and sometimes whales) usually take profits, especially if gains are shaky and not as…

BNB Coin Price Hits Critical Support Level: Is a Rebound on the Horizon?

BNB price started a downside correction from the $585 zone. The price must stay above $570 to start a fresh increase in the near term. BNB price started a fresh decline after it failed to clear the $585 resistance zone. The price is now trading below $580 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $570 on the hourly chart of the BNB/USD pair (data source from Binance). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above…

Crypto Exchange Kraken Mulls Pulling Support for Top Stablecoin USDT in the EU: Report

The San Francisco-based crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly mulling whether to pull support for the stablecoin USDT in the European Union (EU). Bloomberg reports that Kraken is “actively reviewing” its European support for the Tether-issued stablecoin. European digital asset trade associations and think tanks have warned that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) could ban the largest stablecoins by trading volume. MiCA is the upcoming EU legislation that will provide rules covering the supervision, consumer protection and environmental safeguards of crypto assets. The law also includes measures that aim…

Tens of Thousands Show Overwhelming Support for Abolishing the Fed, US Policymaker’s Poll Reveals

On May 15, Thomas Massie, a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, posted on X, inquiring whether he should introduce legislation to abolish the U.S. Federal Reserve. The poll garnered over 115,000 votes, with a significant 86% majority opting to “end the Fed.” Rep. Thomas Massie Questions Introducing Bill to Abolish U.S. […] Source CryptoX Portal

Solana On The Brink? Price Stalemate At Crucial $140 Support

Solana (SOL), the high-speed blockchain network, is facing a balancing act. While experiencing a short-term price bump, analysts warn of a potential plunge if a key technical level crumbles. Related Reading Bullish Flicker Amidst Bearish Gloom SOL’s price has seen a recent uptick of 3.60%, currently hovering around $162. However, this seemingly positive movement comes against the backdrop of a broader downward trend. Analysts attribute this shift to a change in market sentiment. Meanwhile, the altcoin’s RSI is 48, which denotes a neutral position. As a result, SOL has room…