Best Altcoins in 2026: How Analysts Rank the Leading Projects
How institutions and named analysts assess Ethereum, Solana and XRP in 2026 — through ETF flows, on-chain usage and research coverage, not hype.
About the author
James Riley
Institutional Markets Editor
Institutional Markets Editor covering hedge funds, asset managers, and institutional crypto adoption. Former head of digital assets at BlackRock and Morgan Stanley. MBA from Wharton. Tracks institutional flow, custody solutions, and ETF product development.
- Beat:
- Hedge funds · ETF flows · Institutional adoption · BlackRock · Morgan Stanley
- Education:
- Wharton School · MBA
- Memberships:
- CFA Institute · Alternative Investment Management Association
Editorial standards. James Riley covers regulated and unregulated financial products. All articles are fact-checked against named sources and verified against on-chain or filings data where applicable. DMC editorial standards prohibit reporters from trading securities they actively cover. See our editorial guidelines, methodology, and corrections policy. Spot an error? [email protected].
James Riley's recent stories
BlackRock’s $1.29B Dark Pool Trade Explained: Impact and Timeline
BlackRock's $1.29B dark pool trade in IBIT on May 26, 2026 set off $334M in net spot ETF outflows and rapid Bitcoin volatility, per Gncrypto and News.
Ripple Trademark Filings Signal Push Into Institutional Finance
Ripple trademark filings signal a stronger push into institutional finance, marking a shift towards Wall Street with new services like Ripple Prime and access to
I Squared Capital buys $225M data center portfolio from Cogent Fiber
I Squared Capital buys $225M data center portfolio from Cogent Fiber to build AI inference platform, fueling a $1B US investment wave in digital infrastructure,
Japan’s 40-year bond auction sees strongest demand since March
Japan's 40-year bond auction posted the highest bid-to-cover ratio since March 2026, according to Ministry of Finance data, as strong demand supports yields and
Trump Defends Prediction Markets in Major US Crypto Power Play
Trump defends prediction markets as CFTC seeks exclusive authority, escalating federal-state clashes over US crypto rules. Court battles and industry reactions follow.
Ethereum Classic (ETC) Price Prediction 2026, 2027–2030
ETC trades near $7.59 in June 2026 with scarce institutional price targets. An honest look at the Ethereum Classic forecast range and what to watch.
OKB Price Jumps After OKX Launches Exchange OS
OKB price jumps after OKX launches Exchange OS, with an 18% surge following the rollout and a new era for liquidity aggregation, per Tradingkey.
Ripple News: RLUSD Crosses $1.7B as XRP Fear Spikes
Ripple News: RLUSD crosses $1.7 billion as XRP sentiment hits extreme fear, with volatility surging and price forecasts diverging, per Forbes and Fool.
UK Sanctions Crypto Exchanges for First Time Under Russia Regime
UK sanctions crypto exchanges in May 2026, targeting 85 entities for Russia ties. All UK-registered digital asset platforms must now block sanctioned users and