As cryptocurrency markets evolve beyond speculative fervor into structured financial ecosystems, investors face a critical strategic choice: prioritize Bitcoin’s entrenched store-of-value thesis or wager on XRP’s expanding institutional utility. Bitcoin’s fixed supply and market dominance offer structural stability, while XRP’s future hinges on adoption across payments, tokenization, and financial infrastructure. Over the next decade, their… Continue reading Bitcoin vs. XRP: A Decade-Long Investment Debate in a Maturing Crypto Market
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Bitcoin’s Bear Market May Not Be Over: Analysts Identify Rs. 55,000 as Critical Cycle Support
Bitcoin investors anticipating a swift market recovery may need to recalibrate expectations. A recent analytical assessment from blockchain intelligence firm CryptoQuant suggests that the leading digital asset has yet to establish a definitive cycle bottom. The report identifies Rs. 55,000 as a crucial support level, corresponding to Bitcoin’s “realized price,” a historically significant valuation metric.… Continue reading Bitcoin’s Bear Market May Not Be Over: Analysts Identify Rs. 55,000 as Critical Cycle Support
Coinbase Faces Earnings Pressure as Regulatory Uncertainty Looms Over Crypto Industry
Coinbase Global reported fourth-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations, reflecting softer trading activity amid a broader downturn in cryptocurrency markets. The results arrive at a critical juncture for the digital asset industry, as legislative uncertainty in Washington clouds the outlook for regulatory clarity. Despite market volatility and political gridlock, CEO Brian Armstrong… Continue reading Coinbase Faces Earnings Pressure as Regulatory Uncertainty Looms Over Crypto Industry
Ark Invest Deepens Crypto Exposure with Rs. 18 Million Strategic Equity Purchases
Ark Invest has expanded its cryptocurrency-linked equity positions with Rs. 18 million in fresh purchases, marking its 10th consecutive bullish move in the sector. The investment firm added Rs. 12 million worth of shares in trading platform Robinhood and Rs. 4 million in Ether-focused treasury company Bitmine Immersion Technologies. The latest transactions underscore Ark’s sustained… Continue reading Ark Invest Deepens Crypto Exposure with Rs. 18 Million Strategic Equity Purchases
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sees Sharpest Decline Since 2021 as Revenue Pressure Forces Miner
Bitcoin mining difficulty has recorded its steepest decline since 2021, reflecting mounting financial strain across the mining industry. The adjustment follows a period of intense margin compression, as revenue per petahash—a key measure of mining profitability—has fallen by nearly 50 percent from a peak of Rs. 70 to approximately Rs. 35. The downturn signals miner… Continue reading Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sees Sharpest Decline Since 2021 as Revenue Pressure Forces Miner
Crypto Treasury Firms and the Index Question: A New Chapter in Digital Asset Legitimacy
The debate over whether cryptocurrency-heavy corporations belong in major equity indices has resurfaced as another Bitcoin-focused firm moves toward index inclusion. Just months after a leading global index provider considered excluding Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies—those holding more than 50 percent of their balance sheets in cryptocurrency—the issue remains unsettled. The proposal drew sharp opposition… Continue reading Crypto Treasury Firms and the Index Question: A New Chapter in Digital Asset Legitimacy
Bitcoin Strengthens Position as Digital Store of Value Amid Monetary Uncertainty
Bitcoin is reinforcing its status as a digital store of value as global monetary uncertainty intensifies. With fixed supply mechanics and decentralized governance, the asset continues to attract institutional and retail investors seeking hedges against inflation and currency debasement. Recent capital inflows into regulated investment vehicles have increased liquidity and broadened participation. While price volatility… Continue reading Bitcoin Strengthens Position as Digital Store of Value Amid Monetary Uncertainty
Goldman Sachs Expands Digital Asset Bet With Rs. 19,000 Crore Crypto Portfolio, Including Bitcoin and XRP
Goldman Sachs has disclosed a substantial cryptocurrency exposure valued at approximately Rs. 19,000 crore (about $2.3 billion), signaling a decisive shift in institutional engagement with digital assets. The portfolio reportedly includes significant allocations to Bitcoin and XRP, underscoring growing confidence in both established cryptocurrencies and alternative blockchain networks. The investment highlights the accelerating mainstream adoption… Continue reading Goldman Sachs Expands Digital Asset Bet With Rs. 19,000 Crore Crypto Portfolio, Including Bitcoin and XRP
Kazakhstan’s Crypto Reset: From Shadow Market to Regulated Digital Hub
Kazakhstan is undertaking an ambitious overhaul of its cryptocurrency sector after authorities revealed that nearly 95% of digital asset turnover in 2024 occurred outside the legal framework. With illegal trading volumes exceeding €13 billion, policymakers have shifted from passive oversight to structured regulation. The government has formally recognized digital assets as part of the national… Continue reading Kazakhstan’s Crypto Reset: From Shadow Market to Regulated Digital Hub
Crypto Market Leaders in Focus: Top 10 Digital Assets by Market Capitalization in February 2026
The cryptocurrency market entered February 2026 with cautious optimism, supported by improving macroeconomic indicators and sustained institutional participation. While volatility remains an inherent feature of digital assets, leading tokens by market capitalization continue to demonstrate relative resilience and liquidity depth. Bitcoin is consolidating within a broad range, Ethereum is attempting structural recovery, and stablecoins maintain… Continue reading Crypto Market Leaders in Focus: Top 10 Digital Assets by Market Capitalization in February 2026