Shitij Gupta started his career at Morgan Stanley in New York where he specialized in Banking and Lending Products. He worked in Banking and Lending products, advised small business owners on incorporating debt and strategized Robo Advising Solutions. After a successful stint on Wall Street, Shitij joined Altcoin Buzz as CFO and CIO.
Bitcoin Open Interest Shifts Away From Crypto Collateral as Short Squeeze Tests Traders
Bitcoin crypto-margined open interest has fallen to about 12%, highlighting a major shift toward stablecoin collateral as leveraged traders continue driving market volatility.
Coinbase Tokenized Stocks Go Live on Base With Chainlink Price Feeds
Coinbase has launched tokenized US stocks on Base with Chainlink price feeds supporting Apple, Nvidia, Meta and Alphabet equities across onchain and DeFi applications.
Why Is the Crypto Market Up Today? Treasury Relief and Short Squeezes Support the Rally
The crypto market is holding near $2.66 trillion as short squeezes and Treasury buyback optimism support prices. However, key resistance and rising long liquidations could determine what happens next.
Cosmos EVM Security Incident Forces 3 Chains to Halt as Validators Warned
A Cosmos EVM security incident has forced three chains to halt as Cosmos Labs urges validators to pause network activity while teams investigate the vulnerability.
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KII+1 more Shitij GuptaXRP ETF Inflows Hit $1.55B as 70% Price Surge Revives Institutional Demand
XRP ETF inflows reached a record $1.55 billion as the token surged 70% in three days. Rising institutional demand and renewed buying pressure could determine whether XRP can break above $1.70.
Ethereum Price Outlook: Can ETH Reach $2,700 After 30% Rally?
Ethereum price has gained 30% in a week as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index reaches 79. Here's whether ETH can break $2,500 and target $2,700.
XRP whales accumulate 300 Million Tokens as price surges 25%
XRP whales reportedly accumulated 300 million tokens in 96 hours as XRP surged more than 25%, while rising open interest and XRPL institutional activity add further momentum to the rally.
Ethereum Price Breaks $2,000 for the first time this Summer: Will the rally continue?
Ethereum has reclaimed the $2,000 level for the first time since June after an 8% daily rally. Rising ETF inflows, Bitcoin’s surge and massive short liquidations have boosted momentum, but ETH now faces key resistance near $2,100.
SEC proposes new crypto rules as CLARITY Act faces another delay
The SEC has proposed new crypto rules that could give token issuers exemptions and a safe harbor as Congress struggles to advance the CLARITY Act.
Telegram applies for .gram domain: 1 billion users could get personal Web Addresses
Telegram has applied for the .gram top-level domain. If approved by ICANN, the billion-user platform could offer personalized web addresses and interactive websites.
S&P 500 Falls as Bitcoin Surges: Fed Minutes Could Set the Next Market Direction
The S&P 500 fell 0.52% while Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 ahead of the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes. Here's what traders are watching next.
XRP, Bitcoin, Shiba Inu and Zcash Price Analysis: Key Levels to Watch on August 18
XRP remains under pressure near $1 while Bitcoin consolidates above $63,000. Here are the key technical levels for XRP, BTC, SHIB and ZEC.
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BTC+2 more Shitij GuptaFed rate hike odds fall as Goldman Sachs warns markets are too hawkish
Fed rate hike expectations are falling as Goldman Sachs says a September increase is unlikely. Bitcoin is gaining as markets reassess the Federal Reserve’s 2026 policy outlook.
Solana Alpenglow Upgrade: 150ms Finality and What It Means for SOL
Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade could dramatically improve network performance, targeting 100–150ms finality while moving validator voting off-chain. Here’s what the upgrade could mean for Solana and SOL.
Kalshi faces $36B legal threat as CFTC orders prediction market to keep operating
Kalshi faces a major regulatory battle in New York as the CFTC orders it to keep operating amid a lawsuit that could expose the prediction market to more than $36 billion in damages.
Dogecoin price prediction ahead of Trump’s Wednesday White House crypto meeting
Dogecoin is consolidating near $0.07 as whales accumulate 470 million DOGE and traders await potential crypto policy signals from the White House.
JPMorgan adds XRP exposure while expanding Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF holdings
JPMorgan has returned to XRP ETF exposure while sharply increasing its holdings of BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, according to its latest SEC filing.
Bitcoin’s bear cycle looks familiar and that might be the bullish case
Bitcoin’s nearly 50% decline from its record high mirrors past cycle downturns. VanEck and CryptoQuant see potential signs of a bottom, but caution remains.
XRP defends $1 as CLARITY Act stalls and CFTC steps into crypto regulation
XRP continues to defend the $1 level as the CLARITY Act stalls in the Senate. Meanwhile, the CFTC is moving ahead with its crypto regulatory agenda.
XRP bridge loses nearly 200K tokens after fake deposits exploit software flaw
A software flaw in an XRP bridge allowed an attacker to create unbacked balances and drain nearly 200,000 XRP from its reserves.
Dogecoin and BNB lead crypto market higher as Bitcoin slips to $63,700
Dogecoin and BNB gained as Bitcoin slipped toward $63,700. Traders now await US inflation data and watch oil prices for clues on the Fed's next move.
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BNB+2 more Shitij GuptaVitalik Buterin says Ethereum is betting its future on quantum security and AI
Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum's updated roadmap puts quantum resistance, privacy, AI-assisted security and scalability at the center of its future development.
Strategy sells 1,690 Bitcoin to fund $108.6M STRC buyback
Strategy sold 1,690 BTC for $108.6 million to repurchase STRC shares, while MSTR sales helped increase its USD reserve to $4.65 billion.
Canary XRP ETF loses $82 million as XRP price decline erases investment gains
Canary's XRP ETF added $82 million in net capital during the first half of 2026, but falling XRP prices pushed its net assets down by $81.6 million.