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Jake Claver, a renowned XRP promoter and CEO of Digital Ascension Group, is again leaning into a familiar XRP thesis: behind-the-scenes institutional adoption, NDAs, and “domino” catalysts, only days after analyst Zach Rector publicly criticized Claver’s failed “$100 XRP by end of 2025” prediction as misleading. $100 XRP Only Delayed, Says Claver In a post on Jan.1, Claver responded: “Timelines always get extended,” and added: “I should know this by now from all that we’ve built in the past 3 years, working with partners and regulators. I’m sure Ripple and many others have felt and still feel the same way…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure In a recent piece penned for Entrepreneur, Sandeep Nailwal, the co-founder and CEO of Layer 2 (L2) blockchain Polygon (POL), has made a bold prediction for the technological landscape of 2026.  Nailwal envisions a major convergence of blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and payment technologies that could potentially “reshape the internet completely.” Blockchain’s Transparency Solution  In Nailwal’s vision, AI would assume the role of decision-maker within this cohesive structure. Blockchains would then verify these decisions, ensuring their authenticity, while the payment infrastructure would facilitate the seamless transfer of…

Those looking for the best crypto to invest in the market are increasingly looking at a combination of established tokens and new projects with immense growth potential. Projects that are being eyed by investors looking at a combination of the above are Cardano (ADA), Ethereum (ETH), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM). Cardano (ADA) might continue to see gains as its network fosters growth with an influx of developers and scalability in the long run. Ethereum continues to be the foundation of decentralized finance and, with its huge market cap, continues to offer steady growth. Lastly, Mutuum Finance is getting immense attention…

Ethereum price is compressing into a triangle apex as volatility tightens, signaling an imminent breakout that could drive expansion if confirmed by strong volume. Summary Ethereum consolidates within a tightening triangle structure. Price is compressing near the Point of Control. Volume will determine breakout direction and validity. Ethereum’s (ETH) price action has entered a critical phase as it continues to consolidate within a tightening triangular structure that has been forming over the past several weeks. With both dynamic support and resistance converging, price is being compressed into an apex zone where equilibrium can no longer be sustained. Historically, such compression…

In a surprising episode, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the Founder of Binance, signals that Pakistan is no longer just participating in the crypto revolution; it is becoming a frontrunner. As Pakistan introduces major regulatory changes and Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) issues its first-ever No Objection Certificates (NOCs), CZ’s visit actively validates both his career and the global crypto industry. Fresh off a high-profile U.S. pardon, CZ outlines why Pakistan is uniquely positioned to leapfrog outdated financial systems. With one of the world’s fastest-growing young crypto user bases, he argues that the country is now moving at “crypto speed” to…

TLDR: Binance retail trading volume surged 125% year over year while institutional trading grew 21% in 2025 The exchange processed nearly half of all global Bitcoin and Ethereum trading volume on most days Binance Wallet handled over 60% of mainstream on-chain transactions with $162.8B in verified assets Platform reduced illicit flow exposure by 96% and intercepted $6.7B in potential fraud for users Binance announced that its global user base surpassed 300 million in 2025, marking a major milestone for the cryptocurrency exchange.  The platform recorded approximately $34 trillion in total trading volume throughout the year. Both retail and institutional trading…

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s deputy director of the Division of Corporation Finance is retiring after playing a key role in shaping the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency. The SEC announced Cicely LaMothe’s retirement in a statement on Monday. “The work has been incredibly challenging and rewarding, and I have learned immensely from the dedicated individuals who commit themselves daily to this critical mission,” LaMothe said in the statement.  LaMothe was behind several pivotal staff statements involving crypto over the past year, including one clarifying that memecoins are not securities and another explaining the agency’s stance on staking. Beyond crypto, LaMothe…

BlackRock’s first tokenized money market fund recently showcased the growing trend of real-world application of tokenized securities becoming more popular in the ecosystem as it draws the interest of several institutions. This finding comes at a time when sources pointed out that BlackRock’s BUIDL managed to distribute approximately $100 million in dividends since its launch in March 2024. Securitize, the leader in tokenizing real-world assets, reported this milestone on Monday, December 29. While serving as the issuer, transfer agent, and official tokenization partner for the fund, the fintech platform manages on-chain issuance and helps attract investors. BUIDL expands its reach…

The Solana price declined after a brief intraday rally. SOL briefly touched $129.3 on December 29 but encountered resistance and reversed, raising questions about the strength of the move. With holiday-driven volatility increasing, this Solana price prediction examines the key technical levels and potential scenarios for Solana as 2025 comes to a close. Summary SOL is hovering near $123, with light selling and the $120–$130 zone acting as strong support that has triggered sharp bounces in the past. A daily close above $129 would signal returning momentum, boosting the SOL price prediction and opening the door for a rally toward…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The global tokenization market size reached approximately $1.24 trillion in 2025, a significant increase from $865.54 billion in 2024, with projections for multi-trillion-dollar growth by the end of the decade. This growth was primarily driven by regulatory clarity in key jurisdictions. This is Part Two of a four-part series where I evaluate key energy requirements to support the growth in AI-driven tokenization necessitating orbital cloud data centers. Part One: 2025 was the year of tokenization. Part Three…