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The proposed XRPL options sidechain aims to establish a native derivatives layer for the XRP Ledger, inspired by successful models like Hyperliquid. It focuses on American-style options and margin trading while enhancing security with advanced authentication methods.

An 88% chance Bitcoin hits $122,000 within ten months sounds like a gift. But that is an 85% return from current levels, and it takes almost a year. ARK Invest bought $19 million at 15 month lows. Bernstein calls for $150,000. Wells Fargo sees $150 billion in fresh capital entering by end of

In brief Trump ordered federal agencies to “immediately cease” using Anthropic's AI technology. The order follows a dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon over the use of Claude for unrestricted military use. Trump has given agencies six months to phase out Anthropic

Ethereum whales continue to accumulate despite falling prices, indicating strong long-term confidence. With record inflows into accumulation addresses and a bullish sentiment among traders favoring longs, large investors show a commitment to retaining ETH.

Prediction-market operator Kalshi voided certain contracts tied to the death of Iran’s top leader after his passing was confirmed, saying it designed safeguards to prevent profits from outcomes involving death. The death, reported by Iranian state media early Sunday after an attack by Israel and the

_Cofense Intelligence exposes how threat actors abuse Windows File Explorer and WebDAV servers to bypass browser security and push RATs to corporate targets._ Threat actors have found a way to push malware directly onto corporate machines without going through a web browser at all. Cofense Intel

A major domestic property insurance company has suffered huge losses in the auto insurance sector, with overall earnings down 11.5%. The five largest companies have shifted from profit to loss in auto insurance, leading to a setback in performance. To reduce losses, premium increases are expected, but market competition and policy factors will still cause fluctuations.

Barclays is exploring blockchain technology, focusing on tokenized deposits and stablecoin payments. The bank has requested information from tech providers and previously invested in stablecoin firm Ubyx. If successful, it will join other major banks in the crypto space.

The JUP price is finally showing some life in a market that’s been mostly directionless. Over the past 24 hours, Jupiter jumped close to 10% to around $0.164, easily outperforming a broader crypto market that barely moved.  This doesn’t look like a random green candle. The breakout came with a

Ethereum remains a focal point for institutional on-chain activity even as price momentum stalls. In 2026, Ether has retreated about 36% for the year, slipping back from the $3,000 milestone toward the $1,900 zone as traders weigh macro headwinds and network dynamics. Yet major financial institution

Vaneck did the math to find the “real price of gold” if it were to reclaim its role as the global reserve asset, given that central banks have maintained steady demand. It estimated that each ounce of gold would be priced at $184,211 if adopted as broad money. Vaneck Puts Gold at $184K if

NEAR, FIL, ICP, RENDER, and TAO maintained active development despite market-wide price declines. Operational milestones included protocol upgrades, integrations, and ecosystem expansions across AI-linked networks. Historical trends suggest development-focused AI tokens may rebound

The consumption share of high-income groups has fallen to its lowest level in four years, with an average consumption propensity of 54.6%, indicating that income growth has not translated into increased spending, which is mainly directed toward savings and investments. Economic recovery may influence future consumption trends, but in the short term, consumption growth faces difficulties and policy incentives are needed.

A CZ backed privacy blockchain just announced mainnet for March 2026 and every Layer 2 in the market felt the pressure. The bitcoin hyper price prediction stays quiet while Aster Chain enters with zero knowledge proofs and sub second finality. Pepeto at $0.000000186 with three products and 211%

The cryptocurrency marketplace has been recognized for years as a rapidly evolving digital space that carries extremely high risk due to how quickly technology evolves. It is risky because many hackers actively look for opportunities to exploit people involved with cryptocurrencies. According to

The INJ price is sitting at a make-or-break level. After dropping roughly 95% from its macro high, Injective has now retraced almost the same percentage as it did before its last massive run, the one that delivered a 4,619% rally. That kind of symmetry doesn’t go unnoticed. Prominent

_Key Takeaways_ _FTX’s early 8% stake in Anthropic would now be valued at around $30 billion after the AI firm’s $380B valuation — a massive

_Trump’s 2025 crypto policies sparked a revolution while his family earned $800M. Democrats call it corruption. Republicans see innovation. What’s the truth?_ Donald Trump’s 2025 presidency transformed American cryptocurrency policy. But did it enrich his family at taxpayers’ expense? Gary