Tag: Altcoins
An altcoin refers to any cryptocurrency that is not Bitcoin. It usually refers to a collection of cryptocurrencies and tokens.
TRUMP mania leads the only real heat this week as Fear & Greed drops to 15 — verified CoinGecko movers refuse to stay quiet.
The crypto market this week stayed locked in caution despite brief spikes toward $74K. BTC trades at $71,433 (+4.8% on the week), dominance holds at 56.9%, and total market cap sits at $2.51T with modest +1.5% 24h movement. The Fear & Greed Index plunged to 15 (Extreme Fear) — the lowest sustained reading in...
Ripple to Acquire BC Payments to Secure Australian Financial Services License
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• Ripple plans to acquire BC Payments Australia Pty Ltd to secure an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL).• Move enables end-to-end Ripple Payments platform with single integration for compliance, FX, and payouts.• APAC payments volume nearly doubled year-on-year in 2025.• Expands Ripple’s global regulatory licenses to over 75.
Ripple is advancing its regulatory compliance strategy in Australia with plans to acquire a...
The Great Decoupling: Middle East Succession and the New Crypto Hedge
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Global markets are currently navigating a volatile trifecta of geopolitical upheaval, shifting energy paradigms, and a startling divergence in asset correlations. As Tehran consolidates power under a new Supreme Leader, the traditional “risk-off” playbook is being rewritten in real-time.
A New Era in Tehran
The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s Supreme Leader on March 8 has injected a fresh layer of uncertainty into...
Jack Dorsey Reluctantly Embraces Stablecoins
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In a revealing interview, Block CEO and Bitcoin maximalist Jack Dorsey has openly acknowledged a significant shift in his company’s strategy. Despite his long-held belief that Bitcoin is the internet’s native money protocol, Dorsey confirmed that Block will support stablecoins — driven purely by customer needs and competitive forces.
“I don’t like that we’re going to support stablecoins but our customers want to use them,” he stated. “I...
Shiny Coins #9 – Extreme Fear Lingers but AI Agents & Legacy Protocols Fight Back
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Even with sentiment in the gutter, select AI plays, Bitcoin L2s, and regulatory-boosted legacies are posting the only real heat this week.
The crypto market this week stayed icy despite a few green pockets. BTC trades at $68,400 (modest weekly pressure), dominance holds around 58%, and total market cap hovers near $2.38T. The Fear & Greed Index is stuck at 18 (Extreme Fear) — the sort of reading that historically marks bottoms but...





