Screx: The Command Center for a Fragmented DeFi World

Decentralized finance, or DeFi, as it is colloquially called, was designed to be an open, transparent, and user-controlled economy. But as the market expanded, the structure weakened.

Decentralized finance, or DeFi, as it is colloquially called, was designed to be an open, transparent, and user-controlled economy. But as the market expanded, the structure weakened.

The prospect of Cardano reaching half of Bitcoin’s market cap could solidify its standing among the leading cryptocurrencies, while propelling its price to new heights. Despite the sluggish performance of the broader crypto market in recent months, investors continue to speculate on the future potential of major assets.

Grayscale Investments has launched a new exchange-traded fund that tracks the price of Solana and provides staking rewards. The Grayscale Solana Trust ETF (GSOL) began trading on NYSE Arca on Wednesday, marking a major step in expanding institutional access to Solana-based products.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has defended the value of Bitcoin in response to Peter Schiff’s latest criticism. Schiff has continued his long-running criticism of Bitcoin, taking to X to criticize its value model.

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-centric company, Strategy, may soon join the S&P 500 index, according to a new report from 10X Research. The firm estimates a 70% probability that Strategy will join the index by December 19, 2025.

XRP community figure Vincent Scott shared a passionate message on X, describing XRP and the XRP Ledger as humanity’s “best chance” to reform the global financial system. Scott pointed to Ripple’s ongoing licensing efforts, acquisitions, and partnerships as clear signs that the company is strategically positioning XRP for large-scale demand.

Bitwise put Solana ETF discussions in the spotlight this week with the launch of its new product, the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL). Notably, the fund began trading on NYSE Arca and was one of three altcoin ETFs that went live yesterday after securing regulatory approval despite the ongoing government shutdown.

Widely followed analyst Income Sharks has raised caution about the current XRP trend, laying emphasis on the OBV indicator. His commentary highlighted that XRP still looks stronger than most major assets.

Crypto influencer Crypto Bitlord, who has over 426,000 followers on X, has shaken the XRP community with a bold XRP price prediction. In a recent post, Bitlord highlighted the strength of the XRP community, calling it “one of the largest crypto communities on Earth.” He suggested that once XRP breaks through the $21 mark this cycle, it could trigger a major global reaction.

Global payments giant Western Union has announced plans to introduce a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin named USDPT in 2026.

Despite its latest recovery attempt, Cardano (ADA) would still need a significant rally to overtake Solana in the global crypto rankings. The fresh wave of downturn that rocked the broader crypto market yesterday has once again affected Cardano’s recovery prospects.

The XRP reserve on Binance is depleting drastically on Binance, suggesting accumulation by long-term holders. While some panicked during the latest market uncertainty, smart money investors are taking in massive amounts of XRP.

XRP has been showing signs of recovery after a turbulent few weeks, but some analysts believe a short-term pullback may be imminent. For context, following the crash on Oct.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a major update to its Info Sheet 225. Notably, the new move expands how financial services laws apply to digital-asset products and platforms.

A prominent community figure who goes by the pseudonym UnknowDLT has expressed strong optimism about the future of XRP. In a recent commentary, UnknowDLT projected that XRP will eventually become one of the greatest opportunities not only of this lifetime, but even for future generations.

Crypto commentators are again mocking XRP holders as Western Union moves to deploy blockchain solutions on Solana instead of the XRP Ledger. On Tuesday, the world’s largest money transfer company, Western Union, announced it will launch its U.S.

A recent report expanding on the performance of XRP and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in the third quarter of the year shows an obvious ecosystem growth. The “State of the XRP Ledger Q3” report from prominent analytical firm Messari shows the XRP ecosystem made reasonable progress in key metrics and other areas, such as stablecoins and RWAs.

Nate Geraci, a popular ETF expert and president of NovaDius Wealth Management, expresses confidence that upcoming XRP ETFs will match or exceed Bitwise's Solana ETF's record debut. Geraci made the bold prediction after Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) posted the highest first-day trading volume of any ETF launch this year.

The Ripple CTO, David Schwartz, recently humorously suggested that he may not ask his younger self to buy XRP, as it could "trigger a paradox." Schwartz mentioned this during a light-hearted conversation in the crypto community. Notably, media outlet CoinDesk triggered this conversation with an age-old question surrounding early crypto investments.

Ripple-supported startup Evernorth Holdings has accumulated over $1 billion worth of XRP. This significant investment makes it one of the largest institutional holders of the cryptocurrency to date.

Amid the emergence of XRP treasury companies, the XRP price could react favorably if these firms scale up to amass up to 15% of the total XRP supply. Notably, a growing number of companies have started building XRP treasuries this year as regulatory clarity improves in the United States.

XRP technical analyst 24hrscrypto1 has reignited optimism across the XRP community by declaring that “something big is going on.” He went on to add that the price of XRP will reach $100 way before 2030. The statement comes just days after he reaffirmed his firm belief that XRP will hit $100 by 2030.

Japan’s financial infrastructure is entering a new era as TIS Inc., the nation’s largest payments processor, officially launches its Multi-Token Platform on Avalanche. For decades, TIS has powered the core of Japan’s financial operations.

XRP could become a potential go-to tool for FX hedging amid the growing need to hedge against FX fluctuations among corporate treasuries. For context, foreign exchange (FX) hedging is a practice that helps companies and investors manage the risks that come from currency fluctuations.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has continued to recommend exposure to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, calling them assets of fear. Fink appeared at the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia and preached the virtues of Bitcoin ownership to one of the world's biggest investors.

The first U.S. spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) have officially begun trading.

Well-known Bitcoin leveraged trader James Wynn has now joined the XRP Army. He announced the move in a recent tweet, revealing his decision to invest a “significant portion” of his portfolio into XRP.

A recent analysis has highlighted key price levels to watch if Shiba Inu rallies from a crucial support area. Shiba Inu has held strong around the current support level around $0.000006 to $0.000010, as its long accumulation phase continues.

Crypto analyst AiMan recently revealed a personal investment of a quarter million dollars in XRP during the latest price dip. The purchase, which he said amounts to about 100,000 XRP, comes as the asset attempts to recover from the dip.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently projected where Cardano would be by 2030, centering around adoption and market penetration. Hoskinson shared this in his conversation with pundit Sujal Jethwani, identifying where Cardano could be in the next five years and what the ecosystem needs to work on to become more competitive.

Carl Higbie, host at Newsmax, recently discussed how cryptocurrencies like XRP could help the U.S. government eliminate its massive $37.8 trillion national debt.

The XRP Stoch RSI has formed a golden cross on the weekly timeframe — an occurrence that previously led to massive price spikes. With XRP currently recovering from the latest market turbulence, multiple market experts believe it could be on the brink of a massive rally.

Cardano consolidates within a symmetrical triangle, and a bullish breakout could spark a strong price rally past the $1 mark. Cardano (ADA) currently trades at $0.66, down 3% over the past 24 hours.

The Ripple CTO, David Schwartz, has confirmed that the company can sell the rights to receive XRP tokens locked in its escrow accounts. He made this clarification during a community discussion that began after software engineer Vincent Van Code raised questions about how crypto data trackers report XRP's circulating supply compared to Bitcoin's.

The host of the Working Money channel recently shared a bullish outlook on XRP, citing multiple experts to make a case for a run to two digits. His commentary suggested that a $15 price for XRP could be feasible in the long run.

As Cardano struggles to recover from the recent downturn, enthusiasts are debating the potential impact burns could have on ADA’s price. Cardano is gradually recovering from the recent downturn that pushed its price below the $0.35 mark on October 10.

IBM has announced the launch of Digital Asset Haven, a new platform to help financial institutions and governments securely manage and scale their digital asset operations. The platform aims to provide an integrated system for managing the entire digital asset lifecycle, covering custody, transactions, and settlement.

Mt. Gox, the defunct Tokyo-based Bitcoin exchange, has again postponed its creditor repayment deadline, and this time, to October 2026.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson highlights a major milestone for the blockchain, one that could transform the network into the financial backbone of the agent economy. Earlier today, Patrick Tobler, developer of Mansumi Network, announced the minting of the first x402-standard proof-of-concept (PoC) meme coin on Cardano.

LMAX Group strategist Joel Kruger believes the Bitcoin and crypto market is staging a strong comeback after weeks of struggle following the Oct. 10 crash.

Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao has reacted to the staggering numbers of Binance Coin (BNB) tokens burned every minute. BNB implemented the auto-burn mechanism in December 2021, which automatically chalks off a portion of its supply from circulation.

XRP has the potential to reach higher price levels if it maintains its market dominance when the total crypto market cap hits $10 trillion, $50 trillion, or $100 trillion. The global crypto market now stands at about $3.8 trillion, and analysts believe it still has plenty of room to grow.

Tradeship University’s founder, Cameron Scrubs, has stirred excitement in the XRP community, suggesting that a major price move could be just around the corner. Indeed, market sentiment around XRP is heating up again, as the coin is now trading at a new weekly high after several days of ranging.

Dom Kwok, the co-founder of EasyA, has insisted that XRP has a much stronger chance to surge a hundredfold compared to Bitcoin. Kwok made this assertion in a recent discussion within the XRP community after he countered claims from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong that crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are not too expensive for the average retail investor.

XRP open interest on Binance has again reset to yearly lows, giving the XRP market more room to breathe. This is largely due to the Oct.

The XRP community has unearthed a past statement in which Ripple CTO David Schwartz said the company pursues business models that benefit XRP’s price. Specifically, Schwartz made the comment exactly eight years ago, on October 27, 2017.

President of NovaDius Wealth Management, Nate Geraci, has suggested that spot XRP ETFs could potentially debut as early as next month. Geraci shared this optimistic outlook via a viral meme that illustrates the current state of spot crypto ETFs.

Kyrgyzstan has introduced a new stablecoin, KGST, pegged 1:1 to the national currency, the som. Additionally, the country has established a national cryptocurrency reserve to support its expanding blockchain ecosystem.

A well-known XRP community figure recently called attention to a tightening XRP liquidity on Binance, arguing that a large buy could push prices up. Notably, XRP has recently recovered to above $2.6 after days of range-bound price action.

Cardano permabull Dan Gambardello has continued to hint at an explosive Cardano move, recently arguing that the token could increase twofold out of nowhere. His analysis sounds a clarion call to those sleeping on Cardano, especially as the token enters a recovery state.

The prospect of retiring on cryptocurrencies is gaining momentum, and Cardano holders are among those hoping their ADA bags deliver such upside. Cardano has joined a broader market recovery today, rallying 5% over the past 24 hours to reach $0.6861.

Global payments leader Western Union is preparing to launch a stablecoin-based settlement pilot, marking its most significant move toward blockchain-powered remittances. Specifically, the pilot aims to improve the company’s approach to managing its extensive payment network, which processes 70 million transactions quarterly across 200 countries and serves over 150 million customers worldwide.

With Shiba Inu enduring a double-digit decline this October, investors are now shifting their focus to November in hopes of a potential recovery. October has historically been a strong month for Shiba Inu and the broader crypto market, often delivering major price rallies.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has recently stressed that XRP remains the heartbeat of the company’s long-term vision. Garlinghouse made this known while celebrating the completion of the Hidden Road deal.

With XRP ranging for the past two weeks after a major liquidation event, an analyst has identified what may likely come next. For context, this major liquidation event occurred during the sudden Oct.

The global crypto market rose sharply over the weekend, as Bitcoin and major altcoins gained on better economic news and large short liquidations. Market data showed that Bitcoin rose 3.4% on Sunday to a two-week high of $115,400, before stabilizing around $115,226.

Content creator OxManuel has made a bold prediction on Cardano and the prospect that its future price trajectory will retire current holders. OxManuel shared these thoughts in his recent X post, maintaining a bullish stance on the cryptocurrency.

EasyA co-founder Dom Kwok has doubled down on his $1,000 XRP price prediction, urging holders to remain patient. This latest outlook follows a lighthearted exchange on X, where user Stealth asked Kwok what to do with his XRP holdings.

How much would the XRP price have grown by 2035 if the XRP Ledger (XRPL) introduced a fee-burning mechanism like Ethereum's EIP-1559? For context, the XRPL already destroys a small amount of XRP with each transaction, but this feature only exists to prevent spam, not to generate revenue or reduce supply over time.

Amid growing predictions that Shiba Inu could reach $0.0001, findings reveal that the token’s enormous supply makes that target a dead-end projection. Since Shiba Inu reached its all-time high of $0.00008845 in October 2021, several community analysts have identified $0.0001 as the next major target.

Crypto influencer Coach JV has reaffirmed his long-term conviction in XRP, calling the current era “the greatest shift in humanity.” In his latest post on X, he shared an updated list of his top holdings. He expressed confidence that the next five years will redefine global finance and wealth creation.

Cardano’s price could potentially surge into triple digits if Elon Musk were to promote ADA on his platform, X. Amid the ongoing relief rally, Cardano has posted a modest 1.12% gain, rising to $0.6525 in the hours leading up to press time.

What could XRP price rise to by 2030 if staking protocols lock up 80% of the token's circulating supply? Notably, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has been around for more than ten years, yet it still doesn't include a built-in staking feature.

Following the devastating collapse of Shiba Inu, the path to $0.0001 is gradually becoming a marathon without a finish line. Since Shiba Inu reached its previous all-time high (ATH) of $0.00008845, many community members have been looking forward to when the token would set a new record price of $0.0001 and beyond.

Pro-XRP software engineer Vincent Van Code has sparked renewed optimism across the XRP community. In a tweet, he hinted at major developments on the horizon for XRP.

Software engineer Vincent Van Code says he hasn't seen an investment like XRP in his entire lifetime, insisting it has low risk but high potential. Vincent Van Code said this while highlighting how every investment decision carries risk and the potential for returns.

Ripple President Monica Long has expressed strong optimism about the future of XRP. Long shared her upbeat outlook on the company’s trajectory following the completion of its acquisition of Hidden Road, which now rebrands as Ripple Prime.

Legal expert Bill Morgan has clarified that Ripple Chairman Chris Larsen once held significantly more XRP when it traded below one cent. His comment seeks to counter claims that his recent 50 million XRP transfer was a sell-off.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has made a powerful statement reaffirming the company’s unwavering commitment to XRP. For context, Ripple announced it has finalized the acquisition of the leading prime brokerage platform, Hidden Road.

Despite the ongoing XRP price struggles, prominent market watcher EGRAG insists the altcoin shows no bearishness, as its chart still shows strength. For context, XRP has been one of the biggest victims of the ongoing broader market downturn.

Market technician Javon Marks has identified a repeating structure on the XRP chart that could push prices to a new all-time high. Marks' commentary came amid XRP's price struggles, which appear to be nearing an end.

JPMorgan Chase plans to launch a new program that will allow institutional investors to use Bitcoin and Ethereum as loan collateral by late 2025. The initiative will engage a third-party custodian to manage and protect the pledged crypto assets.

Asheesh Birla, CEO of Evernorth, has unveiled a new vision for the XRP ecosystem. In his video message, Birla described Evernorth as a publicly traded XRP treasury that provides simple, regulated, and liquid exposure to XRP.

CME Group has spotlighted the impressive performance of its XRP futures, revealing that the products have surpassed $26 billion in notional trading volume. For context, CME Group’s XRP futures achieved the incredible milestone within five months after their launch.

The pro-crypto City of Lugano in Switzerland has reinstated the statue honoring the legacy of the pseudonymous Bitcoin founder, Satoshi Nakamoto. Still unknown, yet his legacy continues to grow.

Bitcoin saw a brief spike on Friday after new U.S. inflation data came in lower than expected, but the rally faded just as quickly as it began.