Vaibhavv Ali
Convenience store chain Sheetz is running a new promotion to encourage crypto payments. Dubbed “Crypto Crave & Save,” the deal offers customers a 50% discount on their entire purchase when they pay with cryptocurrency through the Flexa network. The promotion is available daily between 3 PM and 7 PM at participating Sheetz locations. Sheetz, a … Read more
A new report from Pantera Capital reveals a significant trend: a growing number of crypto professionals are choosing to be paid in digital dollars. The number of industry workers receiving salaries in stablecoins has tripled over the past year, with 9.6% now opting for these payments. The report, which surveyed over 1,600 professionals across 77 … Read more
South Korean digital bank KakaoBank is “actively considering” entering the country’s stablecoin market, according to CFO Kwon Tae-hoon. This potential move follows the Bank of Korea’s decision to shelve its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program. KakaoBank plans to participate in both the issuance and custody of stablecoins, aligning its strategy with evolving national … Read more
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has set an ambitious long-term price target of $46 for Chainlink (LINK), but he cautions that this projection is valid only if the token’s critical $13 support level holds. The forecast comes as LINK is experiencing a period of consolidation, with momentum indicators showing a lack of a clear trend. Currently, … Read more
After four consecutive days of net outflows, U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen a significant reversal, recording a total of $91.5 million in net inflows on Wednesday. The resurgence was led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $42 million, followed by Bitwise’s BITB with $26.35 million and Grayscale’s GBTC with $14.5 million. This renewed interest … Read more
Galaxy Digital, the financial services firm led by Mike Novogratz, has disclosed a significant investment in both the XRP token and Ripple Labs, the company behind it. According to an SEC filing on August 5, 2025, Galaxy holds 15.39 million XRP tokens—valued at $34.4 million—and a $97.3 million equity stake in Ripple Labs. This dual … Read more
The native token of the Polygon ecosystem, POL, is currently a top performer among major cryptocurrencies. Its value has increased by over 5% in the last 24 hours, pushing its price above $0.23. This rally appears to be driven by a market-wide recovery, as other major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are also showing positive … Read more
Following a volatile period, crypto market sentiment has turned bullish again, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index rising to a score of 62, indicating “Greed.” This marks a recovery from a brief dip into “Neutral” territory. The shift in sentiment coincides with a modest price increase across several major cryptocurrencies over the past 24 … Read more
Since August 2, the Mantle (MNT) token has seen a significant rally, climbing nearly 40% and reaching a six-month high of $0.95. This surge is largely attributed to the upcoming launch of UR, a neobank backed by Mantle, which is set to conclude its beta testing on August 8. UR, described as a “blockchain-powered finance … Read more
A new report from the Federal Reserve has sparked a debate about using gains from the U.S. gold reserves to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. This proposal comes as the government shows increasing interest in cryptocurrencies and their potential role in national finance. While President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a Strategic … Read more