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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse critiques outdated global payment systems, emphasizing XRP's potential to enable fast, efficient cross-border transactions. He showcases XRP's practical applications in finance, aiming to bridge traditional finance with blockchain and promote broader adoption.

Circle reported strong fourth-quarter results, and it widened the measurable gap in the regulated stablecoin market. The company posted sharp revenue growth, and USDC circulation reached new highs. Meanwhile, Ripple’s RLUSD operates from a far smaller base, and the contrast highlights shifting

Key Takeaways ZEC confirmed a descending triangle breakdown after losing the $334–$312 neckline zone. Last week’s bounce toward $324 now

A giant, multi-day long bet on ARC perpetuals on a decentralized derivatives platform shed light on both the risks and the protections embedded in modern DeFi trading venues. A single trader built a substantial long position that pushed ARC’s open interest toward the $50 million mark, prompting a

Investor risk appetite has increased as Bitcoin (BTC) approaches $69k, with significant buying activity following a recent address by Donald Trump. Despite pressure on the global crypto market, BTC shows resilience, while altcoins may receive attention.

Article by: Gino Matos Translated by: Saoirse, Foresight News Bitcoin is entering a phase where macro trends are more important than narratives. The stock market is near all-time highs, real yields remain elevated, and the credit market is expanding into increasingly opaque corners of the financial system. While these conditions do not guarantee an imminent crisis, they collectively set the stage for high volatility in risk assets. For Bitcoin, the key question is: will stress manifest within the high-valuation financial system, and how quickly can policymakers act to contain it? Macro strategist Michael Pento describes the current landscape as a "triple bubble": stock valuations approaching historic extremes, real estate being squeezed by nearly 6% mortgage rates, and private credit management regulations...

North Carolina federal authorities have seized more than $61 million in a dollar-pegged stablecoin tied to a wide-ranging “pig butchering” scheme that exploited fake online romances and fraudulent trading platforms to ensnare victims. Prosecutors in the Eastern District of North Carolina in

The bear market is heating up again, and this is when many people ask the hard question. In this piece, we are looking at which altcoin could stand out if liquidity dries up and hype fades in the AI sector. Looking at the artificial intelligence sector, one project keeps coming up in serious d

The OCC's proposed rule establishes oversight for domestic and foreign payment stablecoin issuers, requiring one-to-one liquid reserves and par token redemption within two business days. The framework aims to ensure safety in stablecoin usage while coordinating with other regulatory bodies.

_XRP and XLM share roots but follow different paths. Read more on their origins, use cases, milestones, and what separates the two networks._ XRP and XLM are among the most popular crypto assets. They share a common genesis, but their goals for global finance diverge widely.  Developed by

Aave passes $1 trillion in cumulative lending volume and leads DeFi credit markets Aave secures $27.2 billion in total value locked and earns $83.3 million in monthly fees. Tokenholders review $42.5 million funding plan as Aave debates DAO revenue control. Aave has surpassed a cumulative