Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, blockchain, and crypto markets
Charles Schwab has launched 24/7 cryptocurrency futures trading on thinkorswim, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP — marking another step in its steady expansion into digital assets.
Ripple Prime has joined DTCC’s tokenization working group alongside BlackRock, JPMorgan, and 50+ institutions, targeting live production trades in July and a full rollout by October 2026.
Oil prices fell sharply on Hyperliquid despite Iran launching missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain — a counterintuitive move that highlights the growing divergence between on-chain derivatives and traditional commodity markets.
Oil futures on Hyperliquid are falling despite Iran’s missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, with Brent dropping to $93.75 and WTI to $90. Strong US jobs data and Fed rate hike expectations are outweighing geopolitical risk — but any actual supply disruption could trigger a violent reversal.
MetaDAO pinned its comeback hopes on Ranger Protocol’s ICO, but the sale highlights deeper issues with DAO revenue models and whether token launches can still revive ailing protocols.
Hungary’s new tech minister Zoltán Tanács plans to scrap criminal penalties for unauthorized crypto services, reversing a July 2025 law that drove platforms like Revolut out of the country. The move could reshape Hungary’s position in Europe’s crypto landscape.
Stellar (XLM) is gaining institutional traction through cross-border payments, stablecoin activity, and real-world asset tokenization. Network upgrades and potential CBDC integrations could be long-term catalysts.
Nearly $26 billion in short liquidation leverage sits above Bitcoin’s $62,000 price level, with shorts already taking $218 million in liquidations in 24 hours. Cycle Bands flashed an oversold signal for the first time since 2023.
MetaDAO is betting on a Ranger ICO to revive flagging volumes and revenue, while reportedly considering a broader reset of the Solana-based project’s strategy.
Ranger Protocol’s January 6-10 ICO could reignite interest in MetaDAO, the Solana-based governance platform that’s been looking for a fresh start.
