During a Newsmax interview, Vice President JD Vance was asked about using XRP and other cryptocurrencies to offset the US national debt, which exceeds $40 trillion. Vance did not confirm any plans to use XRP or other digital assets for debt repayment, instead focusing on economic growth and a proposed sovereign wealth fund. The Trump administration's existing crypto policy includes a Bitcoin reserve and a digital asset stockpile from government seizures, but no new acquisitions or official use of XRP were announced. Meanwhile, XRP's price surged toward $1.70 amid strong trading momentum, though this was unrelated to the interview.
XRP is approaching a crucial resistance level at $1.65, which could determine if its recent recovery continues or stalls. Market analysts highlight that breaking and holding above $1.65, alongside reclaiming the 50-week EMA, would signal a stronger b...
Between August 16-22, 2026, crypto and blockchain companies announced about $1.298 billion in financing across six deals. The largest was Nasdaq-listed ZeroStack's $1 billion noncash token contribution from MemeCore, involving stock issuance rather t...
XRP surged to a seven-month high of $1.67, up 15% on the day, driven by increased trading volume and strong institutional demand, including $18.3 million in ETF inflows. Whale activity showed fewer transfers to exchanges, suggesting reduced immediate...
Open interest in XRP futures has recovered to levels seen before the 2025 market crash, indicating renewed confidence among investors. This rebound, noted on major platforms like Bybit and Binance, suggests increased leveraged activity and optimism a...
XRP surged 14.21% to $1.40, closing above its 50-day and 200-day exponential moving averages for the first time since a bearish death cross formed. This move was mainly driven by a Bitcoin short squeeze and broader crypto market liquidity, not XRP-sp...
