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Ripple will release 1 billion XRP from escrow on November 1, 2025, continuing its scheduled monthly unlock.  At today’s price of $2.48, the tranche carries a notional value of $2.48 billion. The release lands at a pivotal moment for the token. The SEC faces a cluster of XRP ETF deadlines in late October and early November, with a decision on Grayscale’s filing expected by October 29. A post-shutdown approval wave, analysts say, could mirror the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF rollouts that have already attracted more than $150 billion in inflows. Since XRP now enjoys legal clarity as a non-security, approval could act as a structural demand catalyst, offsetting the near-term impact of fresh supply from escrow. Ripple co-founder’s 50 million XRP transfer In parallel, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has drawn attention with a 50 million XRP transfer, worth about $120 million to Evernorth Holdings. The firm, backed by Ripple executives, is preparing a SPAC me...

With over $100,000 raised daily, Flockerz (FLOCK) is experiencing remarkable demand in its presale phase, which is now approaching $10 million. While it may not be growing as quickly as some other tokens like Wall Street Pepe, its steady momentum and unique tokenomics make it a noteworthy project. Here’s an in-depth look at its structure, potential capital gains, and why this token could be a strong addition to portfolios. How Flockerz tokenomics could lead to profitable gains Flockerz has raised $9.6 million so far, with just 10 days and 6 hours left until the presale ends. Each token is currently priced at $0.0066883, and interest continues to grow as the deadline approaches. The presale’s success highlights the project’s strong marketing efforts and appeal to investors. To purchase tokens, visit the official Flockerz presale page and connect a crypto wallet. Alternatively, tokens can be bought directly through the Best Wallet app. Payment options include ETH, ...

The Slothana price has soared 70% in the past week and 9% in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.009043 as of  7:15 a.m. EST on a 2.5% surge in trading volume to $1.6 million. Slothana Price Signals A Further Bullish Rally Ahead The SLOTH/USD pair, currently trading at $009142, has experienced a remarkable 14.29% surge, signaling a strong resurgence after a phase of consolidation. This rally highlights a growing bullish sentiment in the market, with traders keenly watching for the next potential move. The solid support level at $0.00750511 has served as a critical safety net for the price, reinforcing stability during periods of downward pressure. With this foundation in place, the current focus shifts to the resistance level at $0.009142. Breaking above this barrier could ignite even stronger momentum, potentially propelling the price into uncharted territory. The 50-period moving average (SMA) has crossed above the 200-period MA, forming a golden cross, a classic indicator of a ...

The Ethereum price jumped 3% in the last 24 hours to trade at $2,727 as of 03:25 a.m. EST on trading volume that fell 30% to $15 billion. Bitcoin and Ethereum surged in the last 24 hours, ahead of key U.S. economic data releases that are set to influence the Federal Reserve’s policy. The main one, the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data for July, is expected today and is anticipated to show a month-on-month inflation increase of 0.2%. The CPI report will likely have a significant impact on short-term price volatility for BTC and ETH. Ethereum Price Could Still Rally The Ethereum price has been trading within a rising channel since August 5, as the bulls struggle to propel the token above the $3,000 resistance, according to data from GeckoTerminal . ETH has eventually crossed above the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), a sign of an uptrend in the short term. Moreover, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) trades up, now at 59, closing in on the 70-overbought region, which is ...

Social Network has announced its mainnet launch, scheduled for April 22. The fair launch will also include a gamified “touch grass” NFT experience for participants. Social Network, a Bitcoin staking Layer-2 solution, has announced the launch of its mainnet as it seeks to add to Bitcoin’s scalability. The platform’s mainnet launch is set for April 22, and will herald the start of a new incentive model for the burgeoning economy on the world’s largest blockchain network. Social Network’s fair launch to include gamified experience According to details shared with CoinJournal, Social Network’s launch comes after the team recently finalized a key milestone. This involved the launch of 369 Regens on Bitcoin’s block 9, a block that BTC creator Satoshi Nakamoto mined in 2009. Social Network opened early access to the fair launch to more than 10,000 testnet contributors and the 369 Bitcoin Regen holders on April 1. ...

Polkadot’s price experiences an 8% increase. The surge is bolstered by the introduction of the Staking Dashboard 1.1. The upgrade allows users the ability to view the 14-day activity of validators on the Polkadot network. Polkadot (DOT) has once again made headlines with its impressive price movement in the crypto market. At the time of writing, each DOT is priced at $4.34, reflecting a 3.23% increase in the past 24 hours. This surge in DOT price is attributed to the recent deployment of Polkadot’s Staking Dashboard 1.1, designed to enhance the user experience within the Polkadot ecosystem. Polkadot’s resurgence Over the past week, Polkadot has been among the best performers in the top 20 cryptocurrency rankings by market capitalization, with an 8% price gain during this period. This positive momentum underscores Polkadot’s readiness to retest the resistance point at $5 in the near term. The surge in Polkadot’s price is not m...

MetaMask Institutional has introduced a new staking marketplace to give institutional users access to solo Ethereum staking. MetaMask Institutional is set to be an avenue for the creation of new Ethereum (ETH) validators after announcing a new staking marketplace for its institutional clients. Institutions that make use of MetaMask’s institutional-grade wallet and custody service will be able to manage ETH staking through four vendors, including ConsenSys Staking, Allnodes, Blockdaemon and Kiln. The marketplace aims to simplify access and management of solo staking, allowing institutions to become Ethereum network validators. MetaMask Institutional (MMI) has been live since October 2021, providing a platform that offers a wider set of controls and functionality more suited to organizations and businesses. As Cointelegraph previously explored, MetaMask’s retail wallet was no longer suited for users or institutions that were managing millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies. The service’...

A Lido DAO member raised concerns over what impact the SEC’s crackdowns on staking could mean for the future of DeFi in the U.S. A crackdown by the United States securities regulator on crypto staking could have unintended consequences for decentralized finance (DeFi), according to the head of business development at Lido DAO.    In a Feb. 13 Bloomberg report Jacob Blish, who leads business development at Lido's decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), said the most significant risk would be if the SEC eventually concluded that no U.S. citizen can interact with crypto staking services, including protocols. "The biggest risk I personally see as a U.S.-based person is if they come down and say you can no longer even interact with or contribute to these types of protocols." "Then me, as a contributor to the DAO, does that mean I can't work on Lido anymore? Do I have to go leave and do something else?" Blish added. The governance of Lido is managed by the ...