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A huge gap between network use and token value is the most important thing happening in XRP right now
Daily payments on XRPL surged to 2.7 million, AMM pools exploded to 27,000, and tokenized asset value jumped 35% in 30 days. XRP is down 26% this year.
Federal court ends Custodia Bank's legal bid for a master account
One judge sided with Custodia Bank, stating that a master account is “indispensable” for a bank’s day-to-day operations and being denied one is “akin to a death sentence.”
Bitcoin nearly overtakes $74K, as data suggests bear market is not over
Bitcoin showed remarkable strength throughout the week, but BTC’s correlation to tech stocks and its reactive spot ETF flows suggest the bear market isn’t over yet.
Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say
The FBI said the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue on Thursday.
Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.
Xi's anti-corruption drive began 14 years ago. Why are the purges still going?
Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.
Why Binance suddenly isn’t afraid of negative press anymore
Binance suing the Wall Street Journal is not a new kind of signal, as the exchange has fought what it considered hostile coverage before. However, this time the market may read the move differently. I...
One mysterious investor made $2.5 million profit in hours by betting big on the latest Trump gala news
A dormant crypto whale just bet $7 million on the Trump memecoin after a new Mar-a-Lago gala was announced, sparking a 60% rally for the struggling token.
Bitcoin quickly drops 3.5% as fresh Iran escalation short-circuits crypto rally
Surging to a near one-month high of $74,000, bitcoin reversed back to just above $71,000 as news of U.S. military movements in the Middle East rattled risk assets.
Arthur Hayes: Strong Revenue and Real Trading Could Send HYPE to $150
Hayes said Hyperliquid’s strong revenue, real trading activity and disciplined token supply could push the token to new highs.
Circle overtakes BlackRock in tokenized Treasuries as market hits record $11 billion
Circle’s USYC tokenized U.S. Treasury fund has grown to $2.2 billion, surpassing BlackRock’s BUIDL fund as investors increasingly seek onchain yield and collateral.
Court closes Custodia fight with Federal Reserve just as Fed opens master-account door
Just days after the Federal Reserve granted a limited master account to Kraken, crypto bank Custodia's years-long court battle with the Fed concludes in a loss.
Key Bitcoin price levels to watch as BTC nears new monthly highs
Bitcoin is on track for its strongest weekly return since its 2025 rally to new highs. Analysts highlight the price levels BTC must reach to sustain its current bullish momentum.
Crypto Biz: Circle stock defies Wall Street and digital asset selloff
The USDC issuer's stock is soaring despite a market selloff as stablecoins expand into traditional finance. Meanwhile, Canaan boosts BTC reserves and Wells Fargo eyes crypto services.
Ether accumulation data predicts rally to $2.8K, but there’s a catch
Ether bulls appear to be targeting $2,800 as their next stop, but ETH futures data shows a divided market with limited odds for a sustained 33% rally.
Circle‘s USDC overtook Tether‘s USDT in adjusted YTD volume: Mizuho
Analysts at the investment company said the change was significant because the stablecoin “winner” will be the one people use for everyday transactions.
BPI targets August for BTC tax relief, but warns time is running out
The Bitcoin Policy Institute said the bipartisan support for a de minimis tax exemption for smaller Bitcoin transactions is "encouraging."
Circle’s USDC overtakes USDT in ‘adjusted’ volume year-to-date, Mizuho says
USDC is the more popular option when it comes to everyday, real-world applications, the research analysts said.
The Daily: Crypto whale loses almost $50M in DeFi swap, BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF sees ‘very solid’ debut, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Ethereum Foundation publishes mandate outlining its role as ‘one of many stewards’ of the network
The Ethereum Foundation mandate codifies Ethereum’s core “CROPS” principles: censorship resistance, open source, privacy and security.