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An XRP Ledger validator asserts that the network maintains consistent performance despite XRP price fluctuations and global uncertainties. Highlighting its speed, decentralization, and resilience, XRPL operates independently of market pressures, solidifying its role as next-generation financial infrastructure.

The possibility of a spot XRP ETF from BlackRock may be closer than many expect, according to Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg.
Speaking on a recent podcast, McClurg suggested that the world’s largest asset manager could make its move once a few key conditions fall into place.
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Canar

Tesla ended the fourth quarter of 2025 with its Bitcoin holdings intact, yet declining cryptocurrency prices weighed on its reported value.
In its latest earnings filing, the electric vehicle maker disclosed a sizable unrealized loss tied to its crypto exposure, even as its core automotive and

The XRP Ledger has officially moved the native XRP lending feature into the validator voting phase after launching XRPL version 3.1.0.
Notably, the update brings onchain lending and borrowing directly into the network, which would allow users and institutions to access credit using XRP, RLUSD, and

While XRP has maintained a position within the broader crypto market, some believe this has limited its image and, by extension, pricing.
XRP still trades around the $2 level, but some community figures argue that this price does not reflect what the asset was built to do. These individuals have

Crypto educator Wilberforce Theophilus has argued that Japan, not the United States, will be the first major economy to fully adopt XRP at scale
He believes Japan’s move will set the stage for broader global adoption.
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Japan could lead global XRP adoption, driven by yen weakness

Investment manager Lawrence Lepard outlines a scenario in which the Trump administration could execute a dramatic monetary reset centered on Bitcoin and gold
He shared this view on a recent episode of the What Bitcoin Did podcast. Lepard’s commentary frames Bitcoin and gold as potential

Financial educator Robert Kiyosaki has once again warned investors about holding U.S. dollars, urging them to move into gold, Bitcoin, and Ethereum instead.
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Kiyosaki warned against holding U.S. dollars
He promoted gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as hedges
He confirmed he has

The Bitcoin RSI against gold has dropped below the 30 mark for only the fourth time in history, suggesting that BTC may be oversold compared to XAU.
This structure recently played out amid the divergence in performance between Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, and gold (XAU), the leading p

The Flare Network is expanding its XRP offerings after launching the liquid XRP token for spot trading on Hyperliquid, which enhances trading capabilities and introduces new use cases. Further products are planned to broaden XRP's global market reach.

Minswap's completion of its MiCA-aligned whitepaper highlights its proactive approach to regulatory compliance, detailing the protocol's mechanics, token utility, and risks. This initiative not only enhances user transparency but also sets a precedent for DeFi projects facing evolving regulations in the EU.

Leading Cardano-based DeFi ecosystem, FluidTokens, has confirmed that the first-ever BTC-ADA bridge is launching soon
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FluidTokens confirmed that the BTC↔ADA Bridge has officially entered its final development phase
BIFROST is finalizing GitHub documentation for the bridge
The BTC-A

Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, has resurfaced a long-running question in the XRP community: how much XRP do holders really need to own?
Specifically, he has laid out a simple financial scenario centered on holding 20,000 XRP. Claver framed the discussion around outcomes rather than

While Ripple and its executives have sold over 58 billion worth of XRP since 2012, the XRP price has surged more than 31,000% within the same period.
Notably, many believe this reality invalidates the consistent narrative that Ripple’s XRP sales have contributed to XRP’s underperformance during per

A prominent Cardano community member argues that ADA’s current ranking as the 10th biggest token reflects market misunderstanding rather than technological inferiority
Critics have widely interpreted Cardano’s position as the 10th biggest cryptocurrency as a sign of low adoption or innovation.