Author: John Smith

XRP is currently on the brink of a major technical shift, with a bearish head and shoulders pattern forming on the charts. If key support levels fail, this could trigger an impulsive move toward significantly lower prices, with $0.61 in sight. Ripple’s (XRP) price action is currently confirming a bearish head and shoulders pattern, a technical formation that signals downside. This pattern is on the verge of being fully activated, and traders should be aware of its implications for upcoming price movement. The activation of the pattern hinges on the current swing low being broken, which would trigger a technical…

Airdrops should be “safe, legal, and frequent,” a16z’s head of policy stated, advocating for a safe-harbor from regulatory enforcement. Crypto industry continues its push for more favorable crypto regulation. On Thursday, April 10, Miles Jennings, the head of policy and general counsel at venture capital firm a16z crypto, published a report advocating for easing regulations on crypto airdrops. The Biden SEC’s attack on crypto created perverse incentives that were detrimental to Americans. For example, it led to them being excluded from airdrops, depriving them of ownership of the internet. Today, we published a quick explainer of our airdrop safe harbor…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As crypto investors hunt for the next big breakout, XRP, Lightchain AI, and Solana are gaining attention. As the market prepares for its next major uptrend, investors are already scouting the cryptocurrencies that could deliver massive returns. While XRP continues to dominate discussions with its legal clarity and rising institutional interest, a powerful new contender has entered the spotlight, stirring talk of a major disruption. Lightchain AI (LCAI), priced at $0.00712, has already raised $18.9 million in its presale…

Taking a closer look at Bitcoin’s current price action on the weekly timeframe and the critical importance of the $65,000 region in maintaining the bullish market structure.  As Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates, it is essential to pay attention to key technical levels that will determine the direction of the market in the coming weeks. By understanding the confluence of levels around $65,000, we can position ourselves for higher-probability trades with a solid risk management framework. Key points: The $65,000 region and its technical confluence, which will allow a higher low to form The importance of waiting for support to be tested…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. SHIB whales shift focus as Lightchain AI’s $18.9m presale and bold forecasts spark buzz across the memecoin market in 2025. With growing speculation across the memecoin sector, a shift in sentiment is emerging among top Shiba Inu (SHIB) holders. Rather than doubling down on SHIB, many high-net-worth investors are now exploring alternatives showing stronger structural potential and growth narratives. One such token gaining rapid traction is Lightchain AI, currently in presale and drawing interest for its unique position in…

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said artificial intelligence infrastructure remains too expensive for widespread enterprise use, but that’s exactly what Amazon Web Services aims to change by developing its own chips and slashing inference costs. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Jassy pushed back against speculation that recent advances in artificial intelligence model efficiency, such as those introduced by DeepSeek, would reduce the need for infrastructure buildout. “We have very high demand,” he said. “I don’t see us attenuating our building centers right now.” Jassy emphasized that AWS is experiencing no drop-off in AI infrastructure demand, despite macroeconomic uncertainty and the looming…

Ethereum has slipped back into a familiar range that previously capped price action for nearly two years. With key support levels now under pressure, the market faces a critical moment that could define Ethereum’s (ETH) direction for the months—or even years—ahead. The second largest crypto by market cap has fallen back into its previous 2022 trading range, a zone that historically led to a long period of sideways movement. As the price now trades within familiar territory, traders must pay close attention to key support and resistance levels that will likely dictate the next macro move. Source: Tradingview Key points:…

Bitcoin posted one of its worst Q1 returns in 2025, Ethereum performed even worse, with over 45% drawdown in its price. Ethereum’s price has been in a decline since the Dencun upgrade in March 2024. Ethereum’s downfall seems driven by the Layer 2 protocols amassing large transaction volume and passing on the fraction of the revenue to the ETH chain.  Ethereum (ETH) leaned into its role as security infrastructure and the underlying blockchain for Layer 2 protocols, scaling the crypto ecosystem and losing its value throughout 2025. Traders and investors holding the largest altcoin ask the question whether Ethereum will…

Neptune Digital Assets Corp. has expanded its Bitcoin treasury to 401 BTC as of April 10, 2025. The Vancouver-based firm claims it still has its Bitcoin (BTC) at an average price of $31,564—significantly below the 2024 average of $65,901 and the $67,458 average paid by institutional players like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). The move builds on Neptune’s earlier purchase of 20 BTC and 1 million Dogecoin (DOGE) between late December and early February, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings from 376 to 401 BTC. Neptune’s disciplined, cost-efficient strategy has helped it outperform many corporate treasuries in terms of acquisition cost, bolstering its…

New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged lawmakers in the United States to pass federal legislation on cryptocurrencies. In her letter on Thursday, April 10, Attorney General James warned that the lack of a robust federal regulatory framework for crypto raises the risk of fraud, crypto-related crime and financial instability.  A strong legal framework would help mitigate against these potential risks as well as allow for better protections for investors, James said. She addressed the letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune,  Senate Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.…