Crypto Radar Daily

Ex-Citadel Team Launches Fin: $17M Stablecoin App Funding

Fin, founded by two former Citadel engineers, has secured $17 million to develop a stablecoin-powered app designed to simplify and speed up cross-border payments.The platform uses dollar-pegged stablecoins to cut costs, reduce settlement times, and avoid cryptocurrency volatility for international transfers.Backed by experienced founders, Fin targets a growing market as banks and fintechs explore digital assets, though regulatory hurdles and adoption remain key challenges.

Bitcoin Price Stuck Near $91K Amid Rising Rate-Cut Bets

Bitcoin remains stuck around $91,000 as rising bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts lift stocks and gold while crypto sees muted flows and cautious derivatives activity.Weak ETF inflows and sideways trading have kept BTC from clearing the key $91K resistance, even as institutional interest and macro catalysts suggest a potential breakout.The outlook is uncertain and volatile: if the Fed turns dovish, Bitcoin could push higher, but traders are urged to stay patient, watch policy signals, and manage risk carefully.

XRP Price Rally: Five Charts Hint at $2.80 Surge

This episode examines five key technical and on-chain charts suggesting a short-term XRP rally toward $2.80. Highlights include a bullish MACD crossover, a neutral-to-bullish RSI, support at the 0.618 Fibonacci level, rising buy-side volume, and improving on-chain activity.Listen for concise chart analysis and what each indicator implies for near-term price action, plus the key levels and metrics traders are watching to confirm a potential breakout.

Taurus Elevates Custody System with Everstake Staking Integration

Taurus has integrated Everstake's validator infrastructure into its regulated custody stack, creating a built-in staking pathway for institutional clients. The partnership links Taurus' custody services with Everstake's trusted validator network to enable secure, on-chain staking operations.The integration allows institutions to earn staking rewards while keeping assets protected under Taurus' custody controls. It combines the security and compliance of a regulated custodian with the passive income and network participation benefits of proof-of-stake staking.By adding this staking backbone, Taurus strengthens its product offering for institutional investors and positions itself to meet rising demand for scalable, secure staking services in the evolving digital asset market.

Bitcoin Whales Predict 40% Rally Before 2025 Highs

Analysts and large Bitcoin holders are signaling a potential market bottom around $75,000 while forecasting a 40% rally before the end of 2025. Whales are accelerating purchases and Wall Street voices expect BTC to challenge new all-time highs as institutional interest and mainstream adoption grow.The episode reviews the chart setup, whale activity, and the bullish case for Bitcoin as a portfolio diversifier despite high volatility. It outlines what these signals could mean for traders and long-term investors heading into 2025.

”Prospective CFTC Chair Advocates DeFi Regulation at Nomination”

At his nomination hearing, Michael Selig emphasized the need for a visible regulator — a "cop on the beat" — to oversee rapidly growing decentralized finance (DeFi) markets. He advocated for clear rules that balance innovation with investor protection and market integrity to prevent fraud and manipulation in digital asset trading.Selig highlighted collaboration with other agencies and stakeholders as key to crafting a practical regulatory framework. His approach acknowledges the technical challenges of DeFi but frames regulation as an opportunity to foster responsible innovation while safeguarding consumers and the wider financial system.

Advocacy Groups Urge Trump to Intervene in Roman Storm Retrial

Advocacy groups are urging former President Donald Trump to intervene as Tornado Cash co‑founder Roman Storm faces a possible retrial on two felony counts after a prior conviction on one charge. Supporters say the case raises serious questions about due process.Groups are calling for presidential action to ensure a fair, impartial retrial and to protect Storm’s rights while the legal process continues. The appeal reflects concerns about how evolving laws apply to cryptocurrency developers and platforms.The outcome of the retrial could have wider implications for the crypto community and for legal standards governing decentralized finance, prompting renewed attention on transparency and the rule of law.

Binance CEO Links Bitcoin Volatility to Broader Market Trends

Binance CEO Richard Teng attributes Bitcoin’s recent 35% slide to a broader risk-off deleveraging across asset classes, saying the cryptocurrency's volatility mirrors moves in stocks, bonds and commodities rather than being an isolated event.The episode explores the ongoing debate over Bitcoin’s correlation with traditional markets, discusses investor implications, and highlights differing views on Bitcoin’s long-term prospects as blockchain adoption grows.Overall, Teng urges calm—framing the decline as a market correction and a reminder for investors to research, manage risk and stay disciplined amid volatility.

Bitcoin Plunges as Yen Falls, Canada Approves Stablecoin Rules

Global markets reacted sharply after Japan’s stimulus pushed the yen lower, contributing to a sell-off that sent Bitcoin tumbling amid wider currency and commodity moves.Canada approved formal stablecoin rules, bringing regulatory clarity for issuers and investors and signaling greater acceptance of regulated digital assets.The UK stepped up enforcement against crypto money laundering and sanctions evasion, increasing scrutiny on transactions and tightening oversight across the sector.

Bitcoin OGs Warn: Weak Hands Deepen Bitcoin Selloffs

Peter Schiff warns that when veteran Bitcoin holders ("OGs") sell to inexperienced, emotionally-driven "weak hands," it can trigger panic selling and deepen market drawdowns, increasing volatility.The episode outlines how these dynamics affect price action and offers straightforward strategies to weather volatility: focus on fundamentals, maintain a long-term perspective, and diversify your investments.