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Microsoft (MSFT) is nearing a new deal with OpenAI to give it access to the latter’s technology and help OpenAI steer away from being “for-profit.” The companies have discussed new terms that would let Microsoft use OpenAI’s latest models and other technology, according to sources close to the negotiated deal. Negotiators have been meeting regularly, and an agreement could come together in a matter of weeks, according to three people with knowledge of the deal. OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reportedly discussed the restructuring at the Allen & Co. conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, earlier this month. No deal has been finalized, and the negotiations still face some hurdles on both sides. OpenAI and Microsoft to Reach a Compromise? The two tech giants have been at odds over maintaining an existing deal for months. Earlier this summer, rumors emerged that Microsoft and OpenAI could split. The tech giant’s partnership with the Cha...

In a recent interview, Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson said that Bitcoin’s (BTC) price may grow 10X, but ADA could grow 100X or 1000X. Hoskinson stated that BTC could reach $1 million, which means a 10X growth. However, he believes ADA has a lot more room for growth. Will Cardano Outperform Bitcoin? Source: Bitcoinist ADA has had a few rough years. The asset is down by nearly 78% from its all-time high of $3.09. Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new peak of $122,838 earlier this month. ADA, on the other hand, hit its peak in September of 2021, almost four years ago. Hoskinson’s comment about BTC hitting $1 million aligns with a larger forecast for the asset. Many industry experts anticipate BTC to hit the $1 million mark soon. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood think BTC could hit $1 million very soon. If Bitcoin (BTC) hits $1 million, there is a very high chance that Cardano (ADA) and other crypto assets will climb to never-before-seen price levels. Und...

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The global non-fungible token market has continued to record positive growth in the second half of 2025. For another week, the NFT market has increased in terms of trading sales volume and floor price values. In the past seven days, the NFT market has recorded a trading sales volume of +$211 million, up 28% from the past week. In this article, we shall explore the full state of NFTs in the past seven days. NFT Sales Surge 28% In The Past 7 Days Data compiled by cryptoslam.io, an on-chain crypto market data aggregator and multi-chain non-fungible token collection explorer, shows that the NFT market has recorded positive gains again this week. In the past seven days, the global NFT market has attracted a trading sales volume of $211 million, up 28% from the past week. The NFT market raised over $160 million last week, up 14% from the previous week. Ethereum, the most popular blockchain for NFTs primarily due to its established infrastructure, including robust smart contract capab...

In the past week, Spot Ethereum ETFs saw $2.4B in inflows, outpacing Bitcoin ETFs’ $827M. The surge led to ETH having an overall more successful week than BTC, outpacing the king cryptocurrency in value growth by nearly 4%. The token is now moving towards a new high of $ 4,000, but is also encountering resistance along the way. That being said, the investor appetite surrounding the token has now become massive, with Ether ETFs recording a consistent streak of rapid inflows. Per the Kobeissi Letter Ethereum ETF update, spot Ether ETFs recorded a net inflow of 533.9 million on Tuesday alone. This marks their largest single-day inflows on record. As a result of its recent surge, several analysts and even investing representatives in the crypto industry are projecting ETH to potentially beat out Bitcoin in the remainder of 2025. In an interview with CNBC, Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz praised ETH as a promising investment. When asked about whether he owns Bitcoin or Ethereum, Novogratz stated...

XRP erased nearly 12% of the value that it generated last week after touching an all-time high of $3.65. Its price has dipped to the $3.08 mark on Friday and could fall to the $2.90 level next. Out of the last four years, XRP surged twice in August and dipped twice in the charts for the same month. That’s an equal number of ups and downs from 2020 to 2024. Only between August 2020 and 2021, XRP exploded from $0.28 to $1.19, recording a 4× increase. The spike was fueled by post-SEC gains and broader crypto bullishness. The overall cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin, was booming during this period. BTC had also touched a high of $69,069 at this phase, making the markets brimming with action. Also Read: $3,000 for 1,000 XRP? It’s ‘Crazy’, but Experts Say It’s Just Starting What About Ripple XRP’s Price Performance in August 2025: $4 On the Cards? Source: coastalcoffeecompany.store ‘Price Predictions‘, a machine learning and algorithm-based indicator that uses artificial i...

$3000 for 1,000 XRP tokens is actually happening right now, with each XRP trading around $3.15 after hitting new highs above $3.65. This means that 1,000 XRP tokens are worth approximately $3,150 at current prices. With XRP supply dynamics revealing that only 12-15% of tokens are truly liquid for business use, and expert Analysis suggesting this XRP long-term outlook could deliver much higher returns, the $3,000 milestone for 1,000 XRP tokens represents just the beginning. Also Read: Expert Predicts XRP Will Reach $2,000 Sooner Than You Think XRP Long-Term Outlook & Expert Price Predictions Amid Supply Crunch Source: happycoin.club The XRP supply dynamics are being overlooked by most investors, even though they present a critical shortage situation. Software engineer Vincent Van Code‘s Analysis actually reveals that despite XRP’s 100 billion total supply, only 12-15 billion tokens are truly available for business transactions right now. This means that reaching XRP $3000 f...

XRP holders are feeling the sting after the token suffered a sharp pullback, erasing a chunk of its July gains in what appears to be a mix of technical unwinding, opportunistic profit-taking, and a sudden regulatory curveball. At the time of publication, XRP is trading at $3.11, down 10.29% in the past 24 hours. In a dramatic move, the token plunged to $2.99, briefly losing the key $3 psychological level before clawing back to reclaim it as support.  XRP 1-day price chart. Source: Finbold The rapid dip followed XRP’s recent rally, where it had climbed over 42% in the past month, fueled by optimism around broader altcoin flows and a retest of the $3.65 resistance zone on July 18. But momentum has reversed sharply. More than $105 million worth of long positions were liquidated, triggering a cascading wave of sell-offs across exchanges. Meanwhile, Upbit’s release of 75 million XRP into circulation added to the flood of supply, weighing heavily on prices. At the sa...

Predictions about XRP reaching $2,000 are making waves right now. Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, thinks it could actually happen by early 2026. His XRP price prediction for 2026 is based on some major changes he sees coming – things like macroeconomic shifts, regulatory updates, and how XRP gets used in financial settlements. The future value of XRP could see a massive surge if these factors line up right. However, reaching those numbers would mean increases of over 43,000%. Ripple’s price surge potential is being watched closely, along with how crypto regulation will impact the whole market. Also Read: SEC Postpones Bitwise ETF With XRP, BTC, SOL & More After Approval Will XRP’s Price Surge on Utility, Liquidity, and Regulation? Source: Times Tabloid Macroeconomic Factors Are Driving These Bold Predictions Claver‘s XRP price prediction for 2026 has been architected around something called reverse carry trades getting unwound. This approach involve...

VeChain (VET) has followed the recent crypto market upswing, and could hit the $0.035 mark if the rally continues. The asset has gained 14.1% in the weekly charts, 33.8% in the 14-day charts, and 40% over the previous month. Despite the rally, the market seems to be facing a correction today. VET’s price has dipped 5.3% in the last 24 hours, as CoinGecko reveals, and 8.7% since July 2024. Source: CoinGecko Why Is The Asset Dipping Today? Source: Facts.net The crypto market experienced a rejuvenated bullish sentiment over the last few weeks. Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP hit new all-time highs. Other crypto assets followed the upward trajectory as well. VET was no stranger to the bullish party. The asset breached the $0.029 level for the first time since late May of this year. The rally was likely due to BTC’s rise following increased institutional inflows. Crypto-based ETFs have led to a substantial rise in institutional interest. The development has caused significant bullish rever...

Bitcoin price crash signals are getting pretty intense right now, and honestly, the data looks concerning. At the time of writing, BTC is trading around $117,674, as CoinGecko reveals, but several on-chain indicators suggest that whales selling Bitcoin could actually push prices down toward $103,000 levels. That’s a brutal 12% drop that could happen if long-term holders bitcoin continue booking these massive profits, along with the Bitcoin market correction patterns we’ve been seeing. Source: CoinGecko Also Read: $4.3 Trillion Bombshell: JPMorgan Eyes Loans Backed by Crypto Holdings Why Whales Selling Bitcoin Could Trigger A Sharp Market Correction Source: Watcher.Guru Long-Term Holders Are Actually Dumping Right Now The figures are worsening and Bitcoin investors who have long held out (Bitcoin holders with more than 155 days) are selling out more than twice what they had invested. On July 21, SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio) reached 1.96, and these holders are selling almo...