Crypto News
Cryptocurrency news covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins. Track crypto prices, blockchain developments, DeFi trends, and regulatory updates.
Bitcoin's Fate Hinges on $14B Options Expiry Amid Macro Turmoil
Approximately $14 billion in Bitcoin options expire Friday on Deribit, with prices stuck near $66,000. The event coincides with Brent crude near $110 and a 10-year Treasury yield at 4.456%, creating a tense macro backdrop.
Bitmine Immersion Shares Drop Despite Ethereum Staking Platform Launch
Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares declined 8% to $19.47 on Thursday, even as the company launched its MAVAN Ethereum staking platform and received a price target hike from B. Riley.
XRP Slumps 4% Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Price Surge
XRP declined approximately 4% to $1.36 Thursday as surging oil prices and fading Middle East ceasefire hopes sparked a widespread crypto market downturn. Bitcoin and Ether also saw significant losses.
Bitcoin Retreats Under $69K Amid Oil Spike, ETF Flows Slow
Bitcoin declined below $69,000 Thursday, pressured by a jump in oil prices and broader risk-off sentiment. Related equities like Coinbase also traded lower as ETF demand moderated.
Miner MARA Rises on Debt Buyback as Sector Diverges Amid AI Shift
Marathon Digital shares advanced following a $1 billion convertible note buyback funded by a bitcoin sale, contrasting with declines across several mining stocks as the industry grapples with rising costs and a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence.
MARA Stock Slides 6% Amid Bitcoin Retreat Below $70K
MARA Holdings shares dropped 6% on Tuesday, mirroring a 2.3% decline in Bitcoin below $70,000. The company's substantial Bitcoin holdings and new balance sheet sales strategy amplify its exposure to cryptocurrency volatility.
XRP Holds Near $1.40 as Geopolitical Tensions Offset Regulatory Clarity
Ripple's XRP token remained near $1.40 on Tuesday, failing to sustain momentum as rising oil prices and Middle East tensions countered recent regulatory progress. Bitcoin held steady around $70,489.
Bitcoin Retreats Below $69K as Geopolitical Relief Fades, Crypto Stocks Slide
Bitcoin reversed course, dropping below $69,000 as optimism over delayed U.S. strikes on Iran faded. Coinbase and Strategy shares declined alongside the crypto pullback.
Circle Expands USDC Reach in Africa via Nvidia-Backed Cassava Partnership
Circle Internet Group has partnered with Sasai Fintech, part of Nvidia-backed Cassava Technologies, to expand USDC stablecoin access for payments and remittances in Africa. The move comes as USDC circulation surged 72% year-over-year to $75.3 billion in Q4 2025.
MARA Stock Rises on Bitcoin Rally and Geopolitical Calm
Shares of MARA Holdings advanced approximately 5% in late trading Monday, mirroring a rally in Bitcoin above $70,000 and a reduction in geopolitical risk. The move occurred without new company-specific news.
XRP Climbs Past $1.40 on Geopolitical Relief, But Momentum Remains Uncertain
XRP surged above $1.40 Monday as markets reacted to a brief pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities, though the token remains below last week's levels. Broader crypto and equity markets also saw gains.