15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (301+ words) Social Security retirees are projected to receive a significant cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027, estimated between 3. 9% and 4. 2%, marking the largest increase in four years and the fourth largest in 36 years. This projection is based on rising inflation trends reflected in early…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (285+ words) The cryptocurrency market is consolidating within a tight range after a volatile period marked by institutional de-risking and geopolitical shifts. Major assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB show stability, though Bitcoin faces resistance near $77, 000-$79, 500 amid significant ETF outflows. The market…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (239+ words) XRP's burn rate, which reflects the amount of XRP destroyed as transaction fees, fell nearly 35% in 24 hours, signaling reduced network activity. This decline comes as XRP's price struggles to recover fully, currently trading around $1. 34 after dipping below $1. 2 earlier in the…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (268+ words) Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) are positioned as complementary blockchain networks that could jointly define the future of global payments, much like Visa and Mastercard in traditional finance. Both focus on fast, low-cost cross-border transfers and improving financial infrastructure rather than…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (316+ words) Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan praised Hyperliquid's spot ETF (BHYP), which raised nearly $60 million since its NYSE debut, calling it the strongest single-asset crypto ETP launch since Bitcoin. He described Hyperliquid's HYPE token as a 'Gen 2' token due to its unique…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (272+ words) SBI Remit has processed over $15 billion in international money transfers, leveraging Ripple's XRP-powered blockchain technology to enable faster, cheaper cross-border payments. This milestone highlights the growing real-world use of digital assets in financial services, especially for expatriates and migrant workers…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (264+ words) Ripple has evolved into a full-service crypto infrastructure provider for enterprises, now offering payments, custody, tokenization, liquidity, and treasury management. This expansion reflects Ripple's shift beyond cross-border payments to serve broader institutional needs amid growing U. S. crypto adoption, with 67 million Americans…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (254+ words) Bitcoin ETFs experienced a tenth consecutive day of outflows, losing $125. 3 million, led by Blackrock's IBIT fund. Ether ETFs also extended their outflow streak to 14 days, with a net outflow of $17. 9 million despite some funds like Fidelity's FETH attracting inflows. Meanwhile,…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (239+ words) Bitmine strengthened its Ethereum holdings by purchasing 25, 000 ETH worth $50. 56 million during a period of price weakness, signaling strong institutional interest despite broader market caution. Ethereum's price hovered near the critical $2, 000 support level, with technical indicators showing oversold conditions but no…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (245+ words) Bitcoin traded flat around $73, 000 after dropping to its lowest since April amid geopolitical tensions. Analysts warn the market remains in a bearish phase with declining whale activity and weakening demand, suggesting the bear cycle could last into early 2027. On-chain data…...