Category: Cryptocurrency news

Bitcoin Funding Rates Have Dropped to Their Lowest Level in Three Years—What Happened to the Price When This Happened in the Past?

In a notable development in the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin’s funding rates in derivative markets have fallen to their lowest levels since 2023. According to analysts, this could be a significant signal that historically coincides with market lows. According to analyst James Van Straten, the 7-day moving average of Bitcoin funding rates has fallen to approximately […]

Why is XRP price up today?

Why is XRP price up today? Steve Muchoki Cryptocurrency Apr 16, 2026 Share XRP was the best-performing cryptocurrency in the top ten list by market capitalization on April 16, 2026, fueled by rising institutional demand. The price of this token rallied more than 4% on Thursday, reaching a 24-hour high of $1.43. As of press […]

VerifiedX brings privacy layer to Bitcoin as institutional demand for confidentiality grows

A growing push to bring privacy to public blockchains has reached Bitcoin, with VerifiedX unveiling a new layer designed to shield transactions while maintaining auditability. The system, called Prism, enables encrypted balances, shielded addresses and selective disclosure, allowing users to transact privately while still proving compliance when required, according to an emailed announcement shared with […]