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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized the current payment system delays during the XRP Community Day event, emphasizing XRP's core role in cross-border finance. He mentioned that the XRP Ledger can settle transactions within seconds, offering a clear advantage over SWIFT's multi-day processing. Ripple is committed to promoting XRP for enterprise settlements, remittances, and DeFi liquidity, aiming to reshape the $150 trillion global payments market. Community members appreciated the emphasis on practical applications, viewing it as key to ongoing development.

Wintermute analysis report shows that retail funds are rapidly flowing into the stock market in 2025, while investments in cryptocurrencies are decreasing, marking a structural shift in the relationship between the two. This trend is driven by the increased attractiveness of the stock market and the reduced volatility of cryptocurrencies, which diminishes their appeal to retail investors. Analysts point out that investors are viewing stocks and cryptocurrencies as interchangeable assets, indicating market maturation and the importance of new retail activities.

Cardano rebounded by 7% after a prolonged decline, supported by rising trading volumes and accumulation by large holders. The token's recovery corresponds with Bitcoin's recent surge, positioning ADA above key support levels, with significant resistance expected between $0.28 and $0.30.

The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced the "Blockchain Development and Innovation Act," aimed at amending Section 1960 of the Code to clarify that decentralized developers who do not hold others' funds will not be considered illegal. This bill interacts complexly with the Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act, and industry stakeholders are concerned about its impact on DeFi legislation. The bill is expected to improve future criminal protections for developers.

Shiba Inu experienced a death cross amid rising selling pressure, dropping to $0.00000590 before a slight rebound. Analysts identify resistance at $0.00000733 and $0.00000968, with the token's movement influenced by overall market sentiment and liquidity.

XRP demand is accelerating on Bitrue as the exchange reports increased institutional participation, driving triple-digit trading growth and sustained inflows, amid ongoing ETF-related investment activity. XRP Buying Frenzy: 212% Surge Overwhelms Sellers on Bitrue Rising institutional demand is

According to reports, PayPal and Stripe or other companies are not engaged in sale negotiations but are preparing defenses against potential aggressive investor actions. Although there are rumors that Stripe might consider acquiring PayPal, sources familiar with the matter emphasize that PayPal currently has no plans to sell, and the acquisition faces financial challenges. The true situation remains to be seen.

A prominent XRP analyst argues that triple-digit prices for the token are not fantasy, but would require a dramatic shift in supply dynamics and sustained institutional demand. In a recent video, Levi Rietveld dissects past XRP rallies, contrasts them with today’s market, and lays out a scenario in

Written by: Liang Yu Edited by: Zhao Yidan Hong Kong Economic Daily, February 25 — Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivered the government’s Fiscal Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year in the Legislative Council. The chapter on digital asset development signals a more systematic policy approach: a draft licensing regime for digital asset trading and custody service providers will be submitted within the year, the first batch of fiat-backed stablecoin licenses will be issued next month, the Securities and Futures Commission will further enhance market liquidity and offer more products and services for professional investors, and an accelerator will be established to promote market innovation. On February 26, 2026, Dering Holdings Group Limited issued an announcement that sent ripples through Hong Kong’s digital asset market. The listed company announced that it had received a no-objection letter from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission regarding its RWA tokenization plan.

MetaMask expands its blockchain-based debit card coverage in the United States, obtaining its first license in New York State. Developed in partnership with Mastercard and Baanx, the card will launch a pilot in December 2024 and is already supported at all merchants accepting Mastercard.

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Christopher Alexander Delgado, the 34-year-old former CEO of Florida-based crypto investment firm Goliath Ventures, was arrested on February 25, 2026, on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged $328 million Ponzi scheme.

A new era will dawn in 2026 for the XRPL ecosystem. The year 2017 saw more than $550 million in investment in various XRPL projects, and this has led to an increase in development in all areas. Ripple is now changing this model. The focus is no longer solely on centrally funded initiatives. Th

Citigroup plans to integrate Bitcoin into its $30 trillion asset management system by 2026, allowing clients to manage BTC alongside traditional assets. This move reflects the increasing demand for cryptocurrency within traditional finance, pending regulatory developments.

NVIDIA's Q4 earnings exceeded expectations, but the stock price plummeted nearly 7%, with concerns raised over slowing growth momentum and customer concentration risk as indicated by the market. Despite significant institutional investment, the stock price did not show a clear upward trend, reflecting market contradictions regarding future prospects. On the technical side, recent price movements and indicators also suggest potential downside pressure. Overall, the market remains cautious about NVIDIA's outlook, especially given the risks associated with high customer concentration.

Tools for Humanity is promoting World ID through collaborations with well-known brands, reaching nearly 18 million people. Orb devices are installed in Gap stores, Visa has launched related payment cards, and Tinder is testing identity verification in Japan. The company plans to promote usage and revenue through partnerships.

Payment company Block Inc. announced layoffs of over 4,000 people, approximately half of its total workforce, as AI automation efforts require a leaner team. Despite the layoffs, the company’s Q4 earnings exceeded expectations, causing the stock price to surge over 24% in after-hours trading. This move demonstrates corporate confidence in AI technology and predicts that other companies will follow similar restructuring.