
XRP falls below $1.30 as investor questions $81B value
XRP has fallen below the key $1.30 level after losing 7.3% on Tuesday, while Dubai-based crypto investor Royal Kane has ruled out buying the token because of its $81 billion market value.
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XRP has fallen below the key $1.30 level after losing 7.3% on Tuesday, while Dubai-based crypto investor Royal Kane has ruled out buying the token because of its $81 billion market value.

Ripple's integration could enhance XRP's utility, potentially influencing future market dynamics and adoption trends in digital payments. Ripple integrates XRP, RLUSD for AI payments with Stripe, Tempo collaboration.
XRP open interest fell from $1.128B to $871.22M, but positive funding, ETF inflows and $1.29 support leave the outlook unresolved for traders.

Solana price remained above the key $100 level on Wednesday after gaining roughly 5% over the previous 24 hours, outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market. SOL traded near $101.32, up 4.36%, as improving market sentiment supported major digital assets.

David Schwartz has spotted an unexplained improvement in the performance of his XRP Ledger infrastructure.

Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says Bitcoin ETFs will eventually hold three times as much money as gold ETFs. At today's levels, that is a huge call.

Solana Price held above $100 on Wednesday after gaining roughly 5% during the previous 24-hour period. The token was trading around $101.32, up 4.36%, and outperforming the rest of the cryptocurrency market.

The Ethereum co-founder said AI could help developers mathematically verify entire software systems, turning the same technology powering new attacks into a tool for defense.

The crypto market is retracing a scenario recently observed during the previous monetary tightening cycle. After the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in more than three years, bitcoin is evolving in a configuration reminiscent of 2022.

Bitcoin Core 32 adds parallel validation reads and a mempool-based fee estimator. Draft release notes also flag mining compatibility changes, wallet updates and server limits.

Ducat's integration with TRON could significantly boost Bitcoin-backed stablecoin adoption, enhancing liquidity and stability in emerging markets. Ducat integrates with TRON to enhance USDT settlement options for Bitcoin-backed dollar tokens.

The decline in Ethereum-based USDT wallets may signal market shifts, potential consolidation, or migration to other blockchains, impacting liquidity. Tether loses 251,350 Ethereum-based USDT wallets in 11 days.

Bitcoin's potential surge, driven by ETF dynamics and short interest, could reshape investment strategies and challenge traditional safe havens. JPMorgan says Bitcoin has more upside than gold, and short sellers are the reason.

Column integrated stablecoins directly into its banking core, making Solana the default network for its digital asset operations. The bank, with $1.77 billion in assets and holder of a federal charter, announced it will offer native support for USDC and USDT with fiat conversion available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Morgan Creek Capital founder and CEO Mark Yusko on Wednesday said Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) long-term appreciation is effectively built into the network as adoption expands and new supply keeps falling. Yusko argues that BTC remains undervalued despite its evolution from a speculative trade toward a global store of value.