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Blockstream CEO Adam Back has renewed his long-running criticism of altcoins and memecoins, saying market efficiency may finally be catching up with assets he views as weak. Summary Adam Back said efficient markets may eventually price many altcoins and memecoins near zero. Bitcoin dominance near 59%, keeping pressure on broader altcoin market rotation this month. Nearly 40% of altcoins traded near all-time lows, showing weak risk appetite outside Bitcoin. Back wrote on X that he had expected the efficient market hypothesis to push altcoins toward “$0.” He added that he made a similar call about a decade ago and was…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest tournament in football history. For the first time, the competition expands to 48 national teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. That larger format creates far more betting opportunities than previous editions of the tournament, especially for live betting, group-stage markets, and long-term futures.At the same time, crypto betting has become mainstream.More sportsbooks now support USDT alongside Bitcoin and fiat payments, and stablecoins are increasingly preferred by football bettors because they combine blockchain speed with price stability. During a month-long tournament where users constantly move funds between…

Anonymous betting continues to grow in 2026 as more players move away from traditional sportsbooks that require extensive identity verification, banking checks, and withdrawal restrictions.Crypto sportsbooks changed the landscape by allowing users to deposit with Bitcoin, USDT, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies directly from their wallets. The appeal is straightforward: faster withdrawals, fewer banking limitations, broader global access, and more privacy.Not every “anonymous sportsbook” operates the same way, though. Some allow betting without verification but introduce KYC during withdrawals. Others are built around wallet-based access and collect minimal user data from the start.This list focuses on top sportsbooks widely used for…

I want to tell you about a 15-year-old girl, a stuffed dog, and one of the weirdest meme coin stories crypto has ever seen.Because this one has actual substance underneath the hype.And if you’re trying to understand how narrative coins work in 2026 — ASTEROID is the perfect case study.First — What Is a Narrative Coin?Crypto runs on stories.Not just technology. Not just tokenomics. Stories.When people believe a coin is connected to something big — a movement, a person, a moment in culture — they buy it. That buying pressure creates price. The price creates headlines. The headlines bring more…

XRP is in a compression phase, and technical analysis indicates that the price action may be approaching a point where patience turns into panic before direction finally becomes clear. XRP’s chart setup is filled with uncertainty, but there’s one critical support level that could decide XRP’s next move and another price level it needs to overcome for bullish confirmation.  Related Reading XRP’s Descending Broadening Wedge Pattern XRP’s price action has been on a downward path of lower highs since the beginning of the year, and this extends to a correction since its July 2025 peak at $3.65. This price action,…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Ethereum price resumed its downtrend on Friday, May 22, after consolidating throughout the week. As a result of this distribution round, the second-largest cryptocurrency dropped by approximately 6.2%, forming a local bottom at $2,020.  Although Ethereum has an ostensibly bearish structure, a recent on-chain analysis has revealed notable buying activity in its market. Yet, the Ethereum price weakness seems almost unchecked — below are the details of its current on-chain dynamics.  Spot Buyers Step In, But ETH Continues To Fall In a recent Quicktake post on…

Key Takeaways. Bitcoin lost $80K as ETF demand cooled; Glassnode sees resistance, with October bottom eyed. Ethereum saw 8 EF exits and 31% staking; Bankless turmoil may spur a new ETH org. Hyperliquid’s HYPE rose 50% on $11M fees; CME pressure and ETF flows are next tests. Bitcoin spent the week grinding downward after losing the $80,000 level, finishing Friday just below $77,000. Ethereum and altcoins went sideways, with a few select outliers printing green candles. The very concentrated stock indices pushed higher once again, while precious metals continued consolidating. Meanwhile, bond markets in both the U.S. and Japan showed…

Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE has extended its record rally as new analysis points to the protocol’s built-in buyback system as a main driver behind the move, rather than ETF demand alone. Summary Hyperliquid has routed over $1.16 billion in trading fees into open-market HYPE purchases since launch. DefiLlama says 99% of perps and spot revenue goes to the Assistance Fund buyback mechanism. HYPE hit $64.23 on May 24 as crypto.news data showed strong weekly and monthly gains. Forbes contributor Zennon Kapron argued that HYPE’s latest run is tied closely to Hyperliquid’s Assistance Fund, a protocol mechanism that uses trading fee…

Shiba Inu (SHIB) had one of the biggest rises during the 2021 bull run. The dog-themed cryptocurrency saw a meteoric rise within months of its launch in August 2020. While SHIB has had a steep price dip over the last few years, the project continues to command substantial clout in the crypto realm. Let’s discuss what exactly made Shiba Inu (SHIB) so popular and what was behind its meteoric rise.What Made Shiba Inu Popular?Source: PixabayOne of the most significant reasons behind Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) incredible 2021 rally was Vitalik Buterin’s token burn, which most SHIB investors already know about. The…

Ethereum’s stablecoin market capitalization has soared over $164 billion, thanks to growing adoption and regulatory developments. Despite the surge in the stablecoin’s market cap, Ethereum is still facing a revenue-related issue after the Dencun upgrade. The approval of the GENIUS Act in 2025 and the progress in the CLARITY Act have boosted the confidence of major financial institutions and banks to integrate digital assets into their existing infrastructure. Amid the positive regulatory developments and growing adoption of stablecoins by traditional players, Ethereum has witnessed an impressive jump in the stablecoin market capitalization, soaring over $164 billion on May 23, 2026.…