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Crypto Market Enters ‘Greed’ Phase as Bitcoin and Ethereum Post Strong Gains

16:24 11-08-2025 （23 hours ago）

The cryptocurrency market is exhibiting strong signs of greed, fueled by significant price appreciation in leading assets Bitcoin and Ethereum. Recent trading saw Bitcoin climb 3.33% to $121,706, while Ethereum rose 2.02% to $4,271 within a 24-hour window. This surge contributed to a 2.38% increase in the overall market capitalization, pushing it to $4.05 trillion. Accompanying these gains, the Crypto...

XRP Futures Open Interest Soars Past $1 Billion on Binance Amid Ripple Developments

18:07 11-08-2025 （22 hours ago）

XRP futures open interest on Binance has surged beyond the $1 billion threshold, reaching $1.33 billion with trading volumes exceeding $3.82 billion. The XRP/USDT pair contributed significantly to this milestone, accounting for $1.05 billion of the total open interest. The platform simultaneously recorded 4.04 million XRP futures trades, setting the highest trade count observed on any major cryptocurrency exchange. This...

Chainlink Partners with ICE to Integrate Forex and Precious Metals Data for DeFi

19:17 11-08-2025 （20 hours ago）

Chainlink has announced a strategic partnership with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to enhance financial data accessibility on blockchain networks. The collaboration integrates ICE's comprehensive forex and precious metals market data directly into Chainlink Data Streams. This move brings Wall Street's established reliability and data quality standards to decentralized finance (DeFi), aiming to address the demand for trustworthy real-world asset (RWA) data....

Chainlink Launches On-Chain LINK Reserve to Drive Sustainable Token Demand

01:27 10-08-2025 （3 days ago）

Chainlink has introduced a new on-chain LINK Reserve mechanism, designed to boost demand for its native token by converting payments from enterprise users directly into LINK holdings. This initiative locks enterprise service fees into the Reserve as LINK tokens, creating ongoing demand rooted in actual protocol usage rather than market speculation. Over $1 million worth of LINK has already been...

Pi Network Faces Binance Listing Hurdles Due to Centralization and Functionality Gaps

07:07 11-08-2025 （1 day ago）

Pi Network's aspirations for listing on Binance encounter significant obstacles stemming from apparent contradictions in its governance structure and underdeveloped ecosystem. Industry analysts highlight critical shortcomings that could impede the project's exchange ambitions. Centralization remains a fundamental concern as key decisions are exclusively controlled by the Pi Core Team, undermining the decentralized principles central to blockchain projects. This governance model...

Ripple Confirms Monthly XRP Escrow Releases on First Day, 35.6B XRP Remains Locked

11:52 10-08-2025 （2 days ago）

Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has clarified that the company's scheduled XRP escrow releases occur monthly on the first day, dispelling speculation about irregular timing patterns. Recent releases have been processed in tranches, causing confusion among XRP holders about distribution timelines. Schwartz emphasized that contractual escrow releases do not instantly reflect on the XRP Ledger after initiation. Approximately 35.6...

Ethereum Surpasses Mastercard and Netflix in Market Valuation

02:50 10-08-2025 （3 days ago）

Ethereum has achieved a significant market capitalization milestone, reaching $519.27 billion. This valuation now places it above established financial giant Mastercard and entertainment leader Netflix. The surge is attributed to substantial institutional investment flows, particularly capital entering newly available Ethereum-based Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This influx reflects a broadening institutional embrace of the digital asset and a shift within broader investment...

Paxos Reapplies for US National Trust Bank Charter Amid Compliance Push

22:21 11-08-2025 （17 hours ago）

Stablecoin issuer Paxos has formally reapplied for a national trust bank charter with US regulators. This move seeks enhanced regulatory oversight and operational standards following prior regulatory challenges and the expiration of its earlier conditional approval. Paxos previously secured conditional approval for a national charter but faced regulatory issues during the implementation phase. These culminated in a $48.5 million settlement...

Binance ETH Open Interest Surges $681 Million, Hinting at Market Volatility

18:28 09-08-2025 （3 days ago）

A significant $681 million increase in Ethereum (ETH) open interest over a 24-hour period on Binance has signaled potential heightened volatility ahead for the asset. This substantial rise reflects aggressive trader positioning on the major exchange. The depth of Binance's order books allows large trades to be executed with minimal slippage, playing a crucial role in shaping ETH derivatives market...

BlackRock Pauses XRP and Solana ETF Plans Amid Regulatory Uncertainty and Market Factors

16:25 11-08-2025 （23 hours ago）

Asset management giant BlackRock is currently holding off on launching exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the XRP and Solana cryptocurrencies. The firm cites multiple reasons for this pause, centered on navigating an uncertain regulatory landscape and gauging institutional demand. Key factors include the persistent lack of regulatory clarity, particularly for XRP. Despite Ripple securing partial legal victories in its ongoing case...

Ethena Price Soars 31% to 7-Month High on Retail Demand, Whales Hold Steady

23:16 11-08-2025 （16 hours ago）

Ethena's ENA token experienced a significant price surge this week, climbing 31% from $0.51 to establish a new 7-month high of $0.855. This rally marks the token's strongest performance in recent months and appears primarily fueled by heightened network activity and robust retail investor demand. Market data analytics firm Santiment reported that Ethena logged a positive Price DAA Divergence consistently...

MicroStrategy Marks Fifth Anniversary of Bitcoin Strategy, Showcasing Massive Gains and Market Leadership

05:01 11-08-2025 （1 day ago）

MicroStrategy has commemorated five years since embarking on its pioneering Bitcoin investment strategy, an initiative that has dramatically reshaped the company's financial standing and established global leadership in corporate digital asset holdings. As a public company, MicroStrategy now holds the largest Bitcoin treasury in the world. Its continuous accumulation strategy has resulted in a massive hoard of 628,791 BTC, purchased...