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Cardano ($ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson made noteworthy statements regarding Ripple and the $XRP ecosystem. Hoskinson stated that Ripple has been actively working in the sector for a long time and that the company is taking concrete steps every day. Hoskinson stated that Ripple has launched its RLUSD stablecoin, completed a $1.3 billion Prime Broker deal, and brought hundreds of banks into its ecosystem. Noting that Ripple has been in the industry for 12 years, Hoskinson said, “You have to keep developing.” Hoskinson also touched upon Cardano’s technical development, stating that the Leios upgrade would provide approximately a 60x increase in…

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced it will list the Aerodrome ($AERO) token on the spot market. According to the exchange’s statement, $AERO trading will begin on July 17, 2026, at 2 PM. Following the listing, users will be able to trade $AERO/USDT, $AERO/$USDC, and $AERO/TRY. Binance announced that $AERO deposits will be activated approximately one hour before spot trading opens, allowing users time to prepare for the start of trading. Withdrawals will be available from 2 PM on July 18, 2026. The exchange also stated that no listing fee will be charged, specifying a listing…

The Strategy Bitcoin Sale today became the latest reminder to traders and investors worldwide that even the strongest institutional narratives can surprise. According to data shared by Michael Saylor, the company dumped 3,588 $BTC between June 30 and July 6. At the current price of $BTC, the amount sold is nearly $225 million, leaving Strategy with 843,775 $BTC as of July 6. Why Strategy’s First Major Dump Raises Eyebrows & Pushes Michael Saylor In Bad Public Opinion Today’s dump criticizes the company and Saylor pretty badly, and what makes this move notable isn’t just the size. Previously, Strategy sold only…

Aave has announced the launch of new incentives for $USDC borrowers on its V4 Prime Hub, which went live on July 17, 2026. Borrowers can now receive 1% back in $USDC rewards, a move that aims to attract more users to the platform and enhance liquidity. This announcement was made via Aave’s official Twitter account, highlighting an innovative approach to boosting user engagement. The Key Development The broader crypto market is currently showing mixed signals, but Aave’s new incentive program for $USDC borrowers could signify a shift in DeFi dynamics. By allowing users to borrow $USDC against their collateral while…

Bitcoin’s funds are still lurching, however. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs shed $424 million on July 13, then took back $181 million the next day. Money leaving and returning inside 48 hours is not indicative of an allocator building a position. As such, the ether bid is narrower. Of the $53.8 million that came in on Wednesday, BlackRock’s ETHA absorbed $45.3 million and its smaller ETHB fund took $4 million, leaving the other eight products to split less than $5 million between them. Grayscale’s original ether trust, which charges 2.5% against BlackRock’s 0.25%, has now bled $5.3 billion since launch. Ether…

Two cryptocurrency wallets linked to venture capital firm Paradigm have collectively staked one million $HYPE tokens, according to blockchain tracking firm Onchain Lens. The staked tokens are valued at approximately $66.75 million based on current market prices. Details of the Transaction Onchain Lens reported the staking activity on social media, noting that the two wallets associated with Paradigm executed the transaction. Staking involves locking up tokens to support network operations, such as transaction validation, in exchange for rewards. The move signals a long-term commitment to the Hyperliquid ecosystem, the blockchain platform underlying the $HYPE token. Implications for Hyperliquid and Institutional…

Protecting Young Investors Tanzania’s central bank is preparing a new regulatory framework for digital assets as authorities move to strengthen oversight of a rapidly expanding market and protect investors, Bank of Tanzania Governor Emmanuel Tutuba said this week. Tutuba, who made the announcement during a visit to the Bank of Tanzania pavilion at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair, said the institution is finalizing laws and regulations to guide the supervision of virtual assets amid rising public interest, especially among young investors. “We are currently finalizing the preparation of laws and regulations for the supervision of digital assets,…

Ethereum is holding a long-term support zone that could become the base for its next major recovery. The two charts point first toward $7,332, while a stronger multi-year cycle could eventually bring $20,000 into view. Ethereum Weekly Setup Puts $7,332 Target in Focus Ethereum is holding near a long-term support area around $1,500, where earlier recoveries began. Analyst Donald Dean says the wider structure could offer substantial upside if $ETH confirms another move from this base. $ETH weekly chart. Source: Donald Dean/X The chart shows Ethereum repeatedly recovering from a rising support line stretching back to 2022. The current reaction…

Barry Plunkett, co-CEO of Cosmos Labs, has stated that the recent real-world asset (RWA) collaboration between dYdX and Robinhood Crypto will have a limited impact on $ATOM, the native token of the Cosmos network. In a post on X, Plunkett clarified that the dYdX chain has always operated independently and, despite being built on the Cosmos stack, factors such as fees and security have not significantly influenced $ATOM. Understanding the dYdX-Robinhood Partnership The collaboration, announced by dYdX Labs, involves the launch of Arcus, a decentralized exchange for tokenized stocks and perpetual futures, with Robinhood Crypto. This move has sparked discussions…

US President Donald Trump is set to meet with several senators at the White House on Thursday to discuss progress on the crypto market structure bill. According to Politico, Senator Bernie Moreno said a group of senators will brief the president on the bill and “its path to success.” Senator Cynthia Lummis will also attend, according to a Senate Republican aide. “We’ll be talking about the entirety of the bill. I mean, obviously the president’s been very engaged in this bill,” said Moreno. “He’s the one who’s really driven the innovation that I think will pay dividends.” The meeting comes…