Base and Solana have taken a step toward cross-chain access with a new connection now live on mainnet. Summary A Base-Solana bridge secured by Chainlink CCIP and Coinbase validators has been launched. Users can move SOL and SPL tokens into Base apps and access multi-chain liquidity. Coinbase’s Solana strategy and future CCIP integrations point to…
Decentralized perpetual exchange Aster has announced a roadmap for the first half of 2026 that includes the launch of Aster Chain, a custom Layer-1 blockchain designed to support high-volume trading and expand the platform’s infrastructure, according to a company statement. Summary Aster Chain is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026, with internal…
A new U.S. bank just flipped the script on traditional business payments: N3XT officially launched today, promising instant, programmable B2B payments in U.S. dollars any time of day—or night—leaving old-school banking hours in the dust. Summary N3XT is offering instant, programmable U.S. dollar payments for businesses worldwide, bypassing traditional banking delays. The platform allows clients…
Bitcoin is pressing up against one of its most consequential resistance zones of the cycle, and popular crypto analyst Trader Mayne says the next few days will determine whether bulls reclaim momentum—or watch the rally stall into a lower high. Summary Bitcoin’s ability to clear the heavy confluence zone at $98K–$100K will dictate whether the…
Cardano’s price rally stalled today, Dec. 4, even after developers launched the NIGHT token ahead of the closely watched Midnight launch. Summary Cardano price remained in a tight range after the NIGHT token launch. NIGHT has become the first Cardano Native Asset. The launch came ahead of the Midnight mainnet launch. Cardano (ADA) token was…
The XRP price retreated after hitting a crucial resistance level following Ripple Labs’ recent GTreasury acquisition. Summary The XRP price pulled back after hitting a crucial resistance level. Ripple Labs closed the $1 billion GTreasury buyout. All spot XRP ETFs are nearing the $1 billion asset milestone. Ripple (XRP) token retreated to a low of…
Connecticut orders Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com to halt sports event contracts, classifying them as illegal online gambling despite firms’ claims of CFTC oversight. Summary Connecticut’s consumer protection regulator issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com over sports-linked event contracts. The state classifies the products as unlicensed online gambling, citing under-21 access, integrity gaps, and…
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Brad Garlinghouse says Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by end-2026, citing U.S. regulatory clarity, institutional capital from giants like BlackRock, and real-world crypto adoption. Summary Garlinghouse links a potential $180,000 Bitcoin to U.S. regulatory reform over the next 12–18 months, which he says will unlock sidelined institutional capital. He cites BlackRock, Vanguard, and Fidelity entering Bitcoin…
Solana’s price confirms a failed bullish auction at the key $131 support level, signaling strong demand and increasing the probability of a rally toward the next major resistance at $187. Summary Multiple failed breakdown attempts at $131 confirm strong buy-side absorption. Market structure favors upside as price holds above key high-time-frame support. Reclaiming value area…
