Mike Novogratz, initially a skeptic of XRP and Cardano, has shifted his stance, admitting he was wrong about XRP's potential. He acknowledges the strong communities behind these tokens, reflecting changing institutional narratives in the crypto space.

Rippled version 3.0.0 introduces five key amendments to enhance the XRP Ledger, addressing issues like asset order discrepancies, escrow bugs, and accounting errors. Additionally, upcoming features for institutional lending are in development, set for voting in early 2026.

The JFIIP, launched by AWAJ with Ripple Labs, supports Japanese startups creating compliant financial solutions on the XRP Ledger, bridging traditional finance and Web3. It offers modest funding and crucial mentorship from major banks to promote blockchain adoption in Japan's favorable regulatory landscape.

The debate over Bitcoin's safety from quantum threats has resurfaced, with Blockstream CEO Adam Back asserting that the Taproot feature is sufficient for protection. He dismisses concerns over BIP 360, advocating for adaptations only when real quantum threats arise. Other stakeholders, including JAN3's Samson Mow, share similar sentiments, stating there are no immediate dangers from quantum computing.

Bitcoin is showing a decoupling trend from broader financial markets, with low correlation to tech stocks and gold. Influenced by internal drivers like ETF flows, this may signal market maturity and a potential bullish rally as it operates independently from traditional assets.

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CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju highlights Jim Cramer's 100% bearish stance on Bitcoin, which often serves as a contrarian indicator. Despite hopes for a year-end rally, Bitcoin struggles with significant declines and low trading volumes, as investors withdraw from ETFs.

The essay discusses Elon Musk's tax situation and defends his low tax rate by clarifying that taxes apply to realized gains. It then transitions to a discussion on Ripple's escrow system, revealing that it actually limited Ripple's ability to sell XRP, contradicting claims of market manipulation by executives.

Gold has surged 60-65% in 2025, driven by concerns over U.S. debt and central bank acquisitions as a safe haven asset. In contrast, BitMine's Ethereum frenzy falters as valuations drop despite initial enthusiasm, causing a slowdown in Ethereum momentum.