Polkadot price surged nearly 30% in the past 24 hours, erasing almost a month of losses. The sharp rally surprised traders who expected Bitcoin to lead the move. However, this time the crypto king played a limited role in DOT’s breakout. While Bitcoin remains a benchmark asset, Polkadot appears to be decoupling from its direct

The Cardano price is still up nearly 12% over the past 24 hours, holding near $0.29 after rebounding from its recent lows. On the surface, this looks like the start of a larger recovery. The price even attempted a breakout that projected a roughly 38% rally toward $0.41. But that breakout has failed so far.

XRP price has struggled to mount a decisive recovery in recent weeks, yet it continues to defend a critical support level. The altcoin has avoided a deeper breakdown despite repeated tests of lower price zones. This resilience suggests underlying accumulation. Investor sentiment initially leaned cautiously. However, from spot markets to derivatives, traders appear to be

Avalanche (AVAX), a layer-1 blockchain once viewed as a rival to Ethereum in 2021, has seen its price fall more than 94% from its all-time high (ATH). By 2026, the question remains whether any catalysts can help this altcoin stage a comeback. Behind the disappointing price performance, infrastructure developments and growing institutional adoption are shaping

Popular crypto investigator ZachXBT reveled his hyped insider trading investigation, and it centered around Axiom, a decentralized trading terminal that lets users trade crypto directly from their own wallet without giving up custody. His mysterious viral post earlier this week sparked more than $2 million in bets on Polymarket, as users speculated which company he

By Federico Variola, CEO of Phemex On February 11, Coinbase launched Agentic Wallets, the first wallet infrastructure built specifically for AI agents. The same week, Stripe introduced machine payments using USDC stablecoins. Visa, PayPal, and Mastercard all announced or expanded agentic commerce initiatives. In the span of a few days, the largest payments companies in

Stablecoins are starting to be used as a default way to move money digitally, especially for businesses that need fast transfers, clear records, and predictable settlement. It’s showing up in the numbers too. Circle’s USDC circulation has been climbing sharply, and recent reporting points to reserve-income growth tied directly to that expanding stablecoin footprint. Morph

Bitcoin has just recorded its first green weekly candle after five consecutive red weeks. This move marks a notable recovery following a prolonged period of decline. Several analysts go further. They expect the bear market may have ended in February, and a more positive phase may have already begun. After months of heavy capital outflows

According to Chainalysis, total on-chain ransomware payments fell by around 8% in 2025, marking the second consecutive annual decline. Despite this drop, claimed attacks rose 50%. The report notes that the widening gap between the rise in incidents and lower payouts highlights the complex forces reshaping the ransomware economy. Ransomware Payments Reach $820 Million in