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XRP's native crypto vault infrastructure positions it ahead as SEC signals formal crypto regulation shift.
As the SEC signals a shift from crackdowns to formal regulation of crypto vaults, XRP's built-in vault infrastructure on the XRP Ledger (via XLS-66) offers a streamlined, institutional-grade solution. Unlike other DeFi vaults that rely on complex, la...

H&H International buys $19M stake in Circle, tied to USDC stablecoin growth and regulation.
H&H International Investment, linked to investor Duan Yongping, acquired 200,000 shares of Circle Internet Group worth about $19.08 million in Q1 2026, representing 0.10% of its $20 billion portfolio. Circle is known for issuing USDC, a dollar-backed...

Bitcoin's 2026 bear market likely bottomed at $60K, avoiding a severe crash seen in past cycles.
Research firm K33 Research reports that Bitcoin's bear market in 2026 is structurally different from previous cycles, with the February low near $60,000 marking the deepest drop expected. Unlike past crashes exceeding 80%, this downturn is capped at ...

Bitcoin edges up to $77,175 amid US-Iran talks and Nvidia earnings anticipation
Bitcoin rose slightly to $77,175 following support near $76,000, driven by optimism over potential diplomatic progress between the US and Iran and anticipation of Nvidia's earnings report. Diplomatic talks have raised hopes for a swift resolution to ...

Bitcoin faces sharp correction as key support levels near $70,000 are tested amid ETF outflows and trader panic.
Bitcoin is undergoing a significant correction triggered by large outflows from US spot ETFs and panic selling by short-term traders, with over 10,000 BTC sold at a loss. Analysts are closely watching critical support levels at $76,000, $70,000, and ...

Strive buys 382 BTC for $30.3M, boosting total holdings to 15,391 BTC worth $1.2B.
Strive, Inc. acquired 382 Bitcoin for about $30.3 million at an average price of $79,348 each, raising its total Bitcoin holdings to 15,391 BTC valued at roughly $1.2 billion. The company finances these purchases through preferred stock rather than d...

BitGo Holdings boosts Bitcoin stash by 776 BTC in Q1, totaling 2,449 BTC amid financial shifts.
BitGo Holdings increased its Bitcoin holdings by 776 BTC in the first quarter of 2026, raising its total to 2,449 BTC, a 46% increase from the previous quarter. This significant accumulation reflects the company's confidence in Bitcoin despite financ...

Ripple's Schwartz jokes about his critics amid XRP community clashes
David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO Emeritus and XRP Ledger co-creator, joked that he is "accumulating haters" due to his cautious market views, which clash with the ultra-bullish XRP Army. Despite being a key figure, Schwartz often faces criticism from XRP...

Sorted Wallet raises $4.4M seed to expand stablecoin payments on low-cost phones in emerging markets
Sorted Wallet secured $4.4 million in seed funding led by Tether and Gnosis to grow its crypto payment infrastructure in emerging markets. The wallet's lightweight 10MB app, which supports low-end phones, has reached 500,000 downloads across Africa, ...

Experts warn Tether and USDC aren't true stablecoins due to risky asset backing and regulatory gaps.
Union Investment's Christoph Hock criticized Tether and USDC for holding significant gold and bitcoin reserves, arguing they don't qualify as genuine stablecoins. USDC experienced notable price drops in 2023 and 2024, highlighting stability risks. Th...
