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According to Glassnode data, there are currently approximately 36.8 billion XRP in loss, with unrealized losses reaching $50.8 billion. Meanwhile, the large whale group holding between 1 million and 100 million XRP has increased their holdings by about 210 million XRP since March, indicating they see current market downturns as a buying opportunity. Binance's XRP trading volume Z-score has decreased, indicating reduced liquidity and increased market volatility.

A widely used method that crypto exchanges rely on to generate deposit addresses while keeping private keys offline could break if blockchains migrate to post-quantum cryptography, according to new research. Exchanges such as Coinbase and Binance currently rely on hierarchical deterministic

Monthly active users on DeFi lending protocol Aave reached approximately 155,000 in February 2026, marking an all-time high and nearly doubling over the past six months.

Terrence Howard recently stated on the PDB podcast that he believes Bitcoin is doomed, criticizing its reliance on fiat currency and its volatility. His comments drew mockery from the crypto community, highlighting his controversial understanding of both Bitcoin and mathematical concepts. He joins other Hollywood figures in voicing skepticism about cryptocurrencies.

The startup company Starcloud plans to launch its second spaceship this year to conduct Bitcoin mining in Earth's orbit, becoming the first company to mine in space. Space mining utilizes free solar energy and low-cost ASIC hardware, making it more economically viable than ground-based mining. Although theoretically, Bitcoin transactions can be transmitted to Mars within three minutes, due to communication delays, local mining on Mars remains unfeasible.

Flow Foundation has applied to the Korean court to suspend the delisting plans of major exchanges for FLOW tokens, citing that other global exchanges have resumed support after the incident. The security breach caused a 75% drop in the FLOW token's value, impacting its market supply and reputation, although the token remains tradable on other markets. If the court application fails, it could affect FLOW's liquidity in South Korea.

CryptoBull predicts XRP could reach $10–$11 if the 2017 fractal repeats. Remi Relief projects a much higher target between $1,200 and $1,700. XRP trades near $1.37 as traders debate another historic breakout. Ripple’s XRP once delivered one of the fastest rallies in crypto history.

Veteran Wall Street strategist Ed Yardeni has increased his forecast probability of a U.S. stock market crash in 2026 to 35 percent, up from 20 percent, citing escalating Iran war tensions and surging oil prices above $100 per barrel.

According to a recent report, the two heavyweight prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi, are said to be chatting with prospective backers about fresh fundraising rounds. Current figures place Kalshi’s valuation near $11 billion and Polymarket’s around $9 billion, and if capital does come

In brief Aave's monthly active users hit an all-time high of ~155,000 in February, up roughly 100% in six months. The surge was driven by rising ETH supply rates and the collapse of the basis trade, analysts say. The Aave Chan Initiative, one of Aave's most influential governance

WLFI proposal requires investors holding unlocked tokens to stake for 180 days to retain governance voting rights and earn a 2% annualized return. Although 99% of voters support the proposal, the actual amount of tokens participating in the vote accounts for only 1% of the total supply. The proposal has raised questions about transparency and privileges for large holders, especially due to the lack of an unlock schedule, which affects investor confidence. The project's long-term vision still needs to overcome trust gaps.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has stated that patient XRP investors could find themselves in a "very happy place" within five years as institutional adoption of blockchain technology and tokenization accelerates across global finance.

As Iran's military conflict escalates, Asian stock markets experience their worst decline in years. The Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi indices both fell over 6%, as market concerns about overlooking disruptions in energy supply increase. The US dollar rose due to safe-haven demand, while gold declined amid rising interest rate expectations. Cryptocurrencies also declined, reflecting the complex challenges facing the market.

The Synapse (SYN) coin could be in a massive move, according to data shared today by market analyst Crypto Ronald. Today, the cryptocurrency experienced a 1.09% modest rise, showing its consolidative movement, which makes the analyst believe that the asset could be preparing for a big jump soon. Sy

WNXM's price surged 45.5% in 30 minutes, reaching $73.26, driven by market sentiment shifts and heightened trading activity. Analysts attribute this to macroeconomic factors and increased whale interest, prompting traders to watch key resistance and support levels closely.

Oil markets spiked past $100 as Operation Epic Fury rattled global energy flows, with Donald J. Trump arguing the surge is a temporary price tied to eliminating Iran’s nuclear threat and restoring long-term stability. Oil Prices Spike as Trump Defends Cost of Operation Epic Fury Energy markets

XRP's burn rate has surged by 27% despite its price dropping below $1.40, indicating increased network activity and potential demand. This could signal a possible price recovery amidst broader market challenges.