How many US dollars does XRP transfer per day?

XRP (XRP), the native cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), has been touted by proponents as a high-speed, low-cost solution for cross-border payments. But just how much value flows through the network on a daily basis? Let’s examine. XRP volumes have risen since Trump’s reelection Based on recent data from Glassnode, XRP’s daily transfer volume … Read more

Kraken secures restricted dealer registration in Canada

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has obtained a new registration in Canada at its latest compliance milestone. Kraken has received a restricted dealer registration in Canada, reaffirming its commitment to serving Canadian investors, the company said in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on April 2. The registration comes as Kraken handles more than $2 billion in Canadian … Read more

CME Crypto Derivatives Average Volume Hit Record $11.3B in Q1

CME Group (CME) saw record activity in its cryptocurrency derivatives markets during the first quarter of the year, driven by increased interest in micro-sized contracts. The company reported average daily volume of 198,000 contracts for crypto products, representing $11.3 billion in notional value. It pointed to record highs across its micro ether futures, with 76,000 … Read more

Live updates from the Nintendo Switch 2 event

It’s time! After an agonizing three-month wait, Nintendo will finally reveal more details on the Switch 2 during its Direct on April 2nd at 9AM ET. While Nintendo told us very little in the official reveal of the console in January, the Switch 2 isn’t a complete mystery. We do know about its backward compatibility … Read more

70% chance of crypto bottoming before June amid trade fears: Nansen

The cryptocurrency market may see a local bottom in the next two months amid global uncertainty over ongoing import tariff negotiations, which have been limiting investor sentiment in both traditional and digital markets. US President Donald Trump is set to detail on April 2 his reciprocal import tariffs, measures aimed at reducing the country’s estimated … Read more

Metaplanet Achieves 95.6% BTC Yield in Q1; Kicks Off Q2 with 160 BTC Acquisition

Japanese hotel company Metaplanet (3350) has acquired an additional 160 BTC at an average purchase price of 12.5 million yen, approximately ($83,600 per BTC), with a total investment of 1.998 billion yen ($13.4 million). This brings Metaplanet’s total bitcoin holdings to 4,206 BTC, acquired at an average purchase price of 12.9 million yen, approximately ($86,500 … Read more

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Resilient as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Sets Markets on Edge

By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) President Trump’s so-called Liberation Day has arrived, and markets are nervously awaiting developments on U.S. tariffs. Even within the administration, the mood appears far from optimistic. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik is reportedly in the crosshairs, with suggestions he may become the scapegoat for favoring overly … Read more

Micro USB is the bane of my existence

Last year, my best friend bought me an HP Sprocket portable photo printer. This, she said, would take my journaling game to the next level. After a short demo and dozens of journaling TikToks, I was stoked. And then I unboxed the damn thing.  Another freaking Micro USB port. And right after I’d confidently gotten … Read more