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XRP’s attempt to sustain its ongoing recovery toward $3 is now in jeopardy, as its trajectory faces potential selling pressure following a massive on-chain transfer. According to data from Whale Alert on October 13, a total of 23,880,253 XRP (worth approximately $62.64 million) was transferred from an unknown wallet to the Binance exchange. 23,880,253 #XRP (62,640,879 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to #Binancehttps://t.co/U6NmXuYZyj — Whale Alert (@whale_alert) October 13, 2025 Large transfers like this often indicate that whales may be preparing to sell, which can weigh on market sentiment and price stability.  The move comes as XRP trades around $2.50, following a sharp drop triggered by the broader market crash on October 10. The sudden spike in exchange inflows raises caution that selling activity could increase in the near term, possibly leading to a loss of the $2.50 support. To gauge short-term performance, Finbold turned to O...

Ripple (XRP) is one of the leading crypto players in the market. The token has been documenting several ups and downs this year, but its core proposition of establishing itself as a leading financial asset remains intact. Ripple continues to collaborate with leading global financial entities and corporations to carve its own niche in the cross-border payment domain, which again, is playing a crucial role in setting its momentum straight for future price flight. Here’s what the analysts have to say about XRP’s recent price formations. Also Read: XRP: October 2025 Could Be the Biggest Month in History, Pundit Says XRP Price Formation: The Phoenix Angle Source: InsideBitcoins According to a leading cryptocurrency analyst, Dark Defender, XRP has successfully broken 2 cup formations since 2013. In 2017, the token ended up breaking the four-year consolidation cycle. In 2025, the same pattern is repeating with XRP inching towards closing its 8-year-long consolidation. Per the exper...

Solana (SOL)  climbed almost 7% in the last 24 hours breaking past the $190 price mark for the first time since February 16, 2025. The momentum is a continuation of a general upward trend observed in recent weeks, as the cryptocurrency is up 13.5% in the past week and 34.5% in the past month.  At press time, SOL was trading at $191.05, with a 69.71% increase in daily trading volume, which now sits at $7.89 billion. Solana 24-hour price performance. Source: CoinMarketCap Likewise, the network’s market capitalization has managed to exceed $102.79 billion according to CoinMarketCap , allowing Solana to surpass the likes of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) in global market worth rankings. Is a new Solana ATH possible? As Solana regains strength, analysts are debating whether a new all-time high (ATH) is possible.  Market analyst Satoshi Flipper, for instance, who accurately predicted the jump to $190 on July 17, believes the new price could propel SOL clo...

Amid Bitcoin’s (BTC) ongoing rally to a new all-time high, interest in buying the cryptocurrency has surged across the United States, particularly over the past month. Specifically, search interest for the phrase “buy bitcoin” jumped by 76% in 30 days. On June 15, the search index stood at 49. It climbed to 90 by July 15, reaching a peak of 100 on July 14, according to Google Trends data retrieved by Finbold.  One-month search interest in ‘buy Bitcoin’ in U.S. Source: Google Trends Regionally, the highest search volumes came from the District of Columbia, followed by New Hampshire, Nevada, New Jersey, and Washington, highlighting strong interest across the Northeast and West Coast. The surge in public interest tracks closely with Bitcoin’s price action. In this case, over the past month, BTC gained around 10%, briefly topping $123,000.  The spike in searches likely reflects growing retail curiosity, with fear of mis...

The price of Pi Coin in April 2025 looks set for a dramatic surge, with forecasts predicting a potential rise to $3.94. At the time of writing, Analysis shows Pi trading at just $0.698489, but the Pi Coin forecast for April 2025 suggests an extraordinary 464% increase might be just around the corner for this digital asset. Source: CoinCodex Also Read: Ripple: With SEC Lawsuit Settled, Will XRP Hit $4? Pi Coin’s Price in April 2025: Trends, Forecast, & Market Insights Source: Bitget Market Analysis Pi Coin has certainly struggled in recent weeks, with only about 23% green days observed in the past month or so. The Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 26, which signals widespread market caution and uncertainty. Despite this ongoing downturn, Pi Coin price trends for April suggest that a rapid recovery is imminent and could surprise many investors. Short-term Pi Coin price April predictions show consistent daily gains expected through the first week of the month and possibly beyo...

The non-fungible token market, once defined by its rapid rises and abrupt declines, is slowly stabilizing. In recent weeks, the NFT market has recorded healthy positive growth, driven by renewed expectations of crypto-friendly regulations and growing investor interest following former President Donald Trump’s re-election. In this article, we have listed some of the most-selling NFTs this week. 1. Pudgy Penguins NFT Collection Pudgy Penguins, a non-fungible token collection from the digital asset incubation studio and toy brand Igloo featuring a limited set of 8,888 penguin birds hosted on the Ethereum network, has been the dominant NFT collection in the global NFT market this week. In the past 24 hours, the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection has raised a trading sales volume of $2.4 million. The Pudgy Penguins NFT collection has a market cap of $731 million and a floor price of $82,282. 2. Azuki NFT Collection Azuki, a globally acknowledged non-fungible token collection from the di...

Both Cardano ADA and Ripple’s XRP Ledger are significantly up over the last month, each outpacing Bitcoin (BTC) by over 200% since the US election. Both tokens have captured investor attention and signaled a potential realignment in the digital asset landscape. With Bitcoin’s recent surge to nearly $100k, the entire crypto market has climbed, with the incoming presidential administration illustrating support for the digital asset industry, and its future in the US economy. Cardano and Ripple developers continue to build their platforms , and business partnerships are continuing to develop nationally and even globally. Investors see ADA and XRP as high-value assets, both with the potential to reach new levels of growth. As a result, the beginning of 2025 could mark new all-time highs for both cryptocurrencies. Cardano ADA and XRP Growth Catapult Past Bitcoin in December Cardano’s ADA token has seen a 275% increase over the past 30 days, soaring above $1.20 and maintaining its...

Alex Tapscott says Web3 offers “a set of tools” that can be used to “build new business models, to create new kinds of organizations [and] to transform existing industries.” Web3, blockchain , crypto and mass adoption were major buzzwords in 2021 and 2022, but the public interest in the terms fell to the wayside over the last year as media headlines narrowed their focus to the now defunct FTX exchange and the trial of its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.  Fast-forward to the present, where media headlines are focused on pending spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications, more than 100% year-to-date price gains for Bitcoin (BTC) and a revival in the nonfungible token (NFT) markets. Perhaps, Web3 is back. On Episode 14 of The Agenda podcast, hosts Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung spoke with Alex Tapscott about his deep views on Web3 and how the tech and ideas backing it will “transform the existing industries.” The blockchain revolution is still happening Revolutions catalyze transforma...

Binance seeks regulation in the U.K. amid a U.S. crackdown on cryptocurrencies as its chief strategy officer acknowledges the challenging business environment in the United States. Crypto exchange Binance has acknowledged that a crackdown on cryptocurrencies has made conducting business in the United States challenging. It is now looking to be regulated in the United Kingdom. During the Financial Times’ Crypto and Digital Assets Summit, Patrick Hillmann, Binance’s chief strategy officer, said that the past six months have been quite confusing in the United States. He added that the recent actions taken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against rival exchange Coinbase for allegedly violating securities laws are an indication of how “the U.S. right now is in this strange place.“ While Hillmann acknowledged the “very confusing” environment in the U.S., he expressed the company’s commitment to doing “everything we possibly can” to be regulated in the United Kingdom. Thi...

Deloitte highlights its commitment to Web3 and crypto through its intent to hire cryptocurrency experts to join its team, with over 300 positions posted on LinkedIn. According to the latest updates on LinkedIn, Big Four accounting firm Deloitte — which primarily deals in audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and legal services — is actively seeking individuals with expertise in cryptocurrency to join their team. A search for cryptocurrency job opportunities in the United States on LinkedIn shows that there are currently over 300 available positions at Deloitte, and almost all of them were posted just a week ago. However, when conducting a similar search for crypto-related job openings at the other three “Big Four” accounting firms, namely Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, no results are returned. Deloitte has several job titles related to crypto currency, such as Blockchain & Digital Assets Manager, with openings in 97 different locations acr...

The Alliance said it aims to focus on consumer protection, preventing naming collisions, fair and open use of intellectual property in the industry, and interoperability of blockchain naming systems, among other topics. The Web3 Domain Alliance, a member-led coalition that aims to provide a standardized framework for Web3 naming services, has announced 51 new members, including Blockchain.com, Rarible, Wyre, Bitdegree, WazirX, and Klever. These firms will help promote the development of the Web3 naming industry and the functioning of Web3 domain registries, according to the company We’re excited to announce that 52 new members are joining the Web3 Domain Alliance including @blockchain, @rarible, @sendwyre, @bitdegree_org, @WazirXIndia, and @klever_io, along with dozens of other naming systems, projects and companies! #W3DA Why this is great news [1/4] pic.twitter.com/rzSlYKYpEh — unstoppable.nft (@unstoppableweb) February 22, 2023 The Alliance is a member-led coalition focused on im...