Crypto News Today [Live] Updates

Bitcoin ($BTC) saw wild price swings in under an hour, dropping below $73,000 and liquidating $285M, before quickly rebounding to $76,000, triggering another $100M in liquidations. Analysts note strong liquidity around $72,000–$74,000, which could be tested again, while the $78,000–$82,000 zone has significant liquidity, making it a likely target for the next move. Traders are closely watching these levels for short-term opportunities.

The XRP Ledger has activated its Permissioned Domains feature, allowing accounts with proper KYC and AML credentials to access certain zones. Approved by over 80% of validators, this change lets banks set up safe transactions with up to 10 approved issuer pairs. Ripple CTO David Schwartz said it helps institutions, including Ripple’s 300+ partners, use the ledger confidently. A related Permissioned DEX upgrade is close to activation, further supporting compliant institutional adoption.

Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has closed a $70 million Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Brevan Howard, Thoma Bravo, and Citi Ventures, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The firm provides blockchain intelligence software that helps track crypto-related crime, serving law enforcement agencies and private clients worldwide. This funding will accelerate TRM Labs’ growth and expand its global compliance and investigation solutions.