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RLUSD Surpasses Ethereum on XRP Ledger as Ripple Enters Beta Testing
RLUSD Stablecoin Surpasses Ethereum on XRP Ledger as Ripple Enters Beta Testing Phase Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has crossed a significant threshold, with issuance on the XRP Ledger now exceeding that on Ethereum for the first time, reaching $848 million compared to Ethereum’s $727 million as of early July 2026. The milestone arrives as Ripple prepares...
SEC Plans July 2026 Crypto Rulemaking Release, Setting U.S. Framework
The SEC plans to release its long-awaited crypto rulemaking proposal as soon as this month, marking a pivotal shift toward formal regulatory frameworks rather than enforcement-driven policy. The proposal, designated as Regulation Crypto under RIN 3235-AN38, would establish safe harbors and exemptions for on-chain activities including decentralized finance and tokenized securities, fundamentally reshaping how digital...
Crypto Clarity Act Odds Drop to 50-50 as Talks Collapse
The U.S. Congress is now facing a critical 50-50 decision point on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, with bipartisan negotiations collapsing over ethics and law enforcement provisions just weeks before a crucial August recess deadline. Passage odds have plummeted from 74% a month ago to roughly 48% on prediction markets, and lawmakers now have...
CLARITY Act Passage Odds Collapse to 48% as Senate Negotiations Break Down
Bipartisan negotiations over the CLARITY Act have collapsed over ethics rules and law enforcement provisions, sending the bill’s passage odds plummeting from 74% to 48% on prediction markets and threatening the most significant piece of U.S. crypto legislation in nearly a decade. With Congress facing an August recess and a hard 20-working-day deadline, Senator Cynthia...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin surged above $63,000 today as technical indicators flashed fresh buy signals, while Ethereum experienced its highest exchange withdrawals in three years amid a significant divergence between whale accumulation and institutional outflows. The moves suggest a potential shift in market dynamics as major holders consolidate positions despite broader institutional pullback. Bitcoin’s Strong Recovery Continues Bitcoin...
Ethereum Launches Independent Institutional Arm With Joe Lubin Backing
Ethereum Foundation spins off independent institutional engagement arm with $180 billion stablecoin ecosystem at stake and Joe Lubin backing the newly formed Ethereum Institutional nonprofit, signaling a strategic pivot toward banks and asset managers as spot ETH ETFs face sustained outflows. The July 1 launch consolidates institutional engagement work previously scattered across the foundation into...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin whales accumulated $16.7 billion in holdings as major cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds saw institutional outflows, signaling mixed investor sentiment in the market. Meanwhile, XRP experienced a surge in network activity alongside a significant protocol development, while Binance’s decision to shutter its NFT marketplace marked another chapter in the evolving digital asset landscape. The crypto sector...
XRP Network Activity Surges 72% as Token Holds $1 Support
XRP’s daily active addresses have surged 71.7% over the past two weeks to exceed 39,500 users, signaling a sharp revival in network participation even as the token’s price remains subdued near the $1 support level. The divergence between climbing on-chain activity and stagnant price action suggests accumulation may be underway, while Ripple’s ecosystem continues expanding...
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury to $2.6B Targeting 1% of Supply
Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed investment company, has expanded its Bitcoin treasury to 2.6 billion dollars with the purchase of an additional 2,823 BTC worth 170.7 million dollars, cementing its position as the third-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder globally. The acquisition, announced today, marks a significant show of institutional confidence in Bitcoin accumulation despite ongoing market volatility...
Nasdaq Brings TotalView Data to Pyth Network in Historic Partnership
Nasdaq is bringing institutional-grade market data to blockchain infrastructure through a landmark partnership with Pyth Network, marking the first time the exchange giant has selected a blockchain-based platform for distributing its proprietary TotalView dataset. The move signals accelerating institutional adoption of decentralized data networks and represents a watershed moment for blockchain’s integration into traditional financial...
Strategy Pivots From Bitcoin Accumulation to $2B Buyback Program
Strategy, the publicly traded Bitcoin investment firm, announced a sweeping shift in capital allocation strategy on June 29, authorizing up to $2 billion in share buybacks while simultaneously establishing a framework that permits future Bitcoin sales to support liquidity needs. The move marks a dramatic departure from the firm’s yearslong accumulation posture and has triggered...
XRP ETF Inflows Hit 8-Week Streak as Network Activity Surges 72%
XRP has entered a critical consolidation phase marked by institutional accumulation and expanding on-chain activity, even as price remains locked below key technical resistance. Eight consecutive weeks of spot ETF inflows totaling approximately $1.47 billion, paired with a 72 percent surge in daily active addresses over just two weeks, signal underlying strength that has not...