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$592 Million Asset Manager Reveals New XRP ETF Position

AltcoinsAug 6

Gerber, an Ohio-based registered investment adviser managing $592 million in assets, has disclosed a fresh $XRP position, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm holds 12,958 shares of the Franklin $XRP exchange-traded fund ETF. Series of institutional disclosures Gerber's filing follows several other notable 13F disclosures from investment advisers across the United States. On July 17, Gallacher Capital Management LLC reported a new position in the Canary $XRP ETF (XRPC). It disclosed ownership of 86,744 shares valued at approximately $961,126. One day earlier, Vista Finance LLC revealed one of the largest institutional $XRP ETF positions disclosed so far. Its…

Ripple Joins x402 Foundation as Premier Member, A Step Forward for Payments

ExchangesAug 6

Ripple has officially joined the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member, a significant move aimed at enhancing digital payment standards. This partnership will bolster the infrastructure necessary for AI agents to transact efficiently using $XRP and $RLUSD. The commitment to open standards in payments marks a crucial step for Ripple in shaping the future of digital transactions, as detailed in their announcement. The Key Development The broader crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, but Ripple’s announcement stands out as a pivotal development. By aligning with the x402 Foundation, Ripple aims to improve transaction processes for AI agents, addressing the…

Kenya moves 30 million academic credentials onto Avalanche blockchain

BlockchainAug 6

Kenya has launched a blockchain-based system for verifying academic credentials through the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), placing more than 30 million records on the Avalanche network in an effort to combat certificate fraud and make credentials easier to verify. KNEC and Avalanche announced the initiative on Monday, saying the platform is designed to address the thousands of forged academic certificates reported in the country each year. The system allows employers, universities and other institutions to verify academic credentials onchain, making records more difficult to tamper with. While the verification platform is now live, neither KNEC nor Avalanche disclosed how…

Adam Livingston Questions Why Investors Trust High-Growth Stocks Over Bitcoin

BitcoinAug 6

Adam Livingston has drawn attention to a contrast in modern investing: buyers accept high valuations for companies whose expected profits sit years ahead, yet some reject Bitcoin since its future is uncertain. Modern investing is incredible. People will pay 71x earnings for a food delivery app because maybe profits will grow. Then refuse to buy Bitcoin because “the future is uncertain.” — Adam Livingston (@AdamBLiv) June 15, 2026 In a post on X, Livingston referred to investors paying 71 times earnings for a food delivery application on the expectation that profits may expand. He then compared that approach with reluctance…

Ethereum staking surges by 1.4M ETH – What happens to liquidity now?

EthereumAug 6

Could investors staking more Ethereum be tightening market liquidity? On-chain data suggests it could. In theory, investors lock more $ETH in staking, which shrinks the amount of liquid $ETH available to trade. With fewer coins circulating, market liquidity naturally becomes tighter. That means even relatively small buying or selling pressure can have a bigger impact on price. From a staking perspective, this trend already appears to be playing out. As the chart below shows, Ethereum’s total staked supply has climbed to a new all-time high of 41.4 million $ETH, representing roughly 34% of the total $ETH supply. More notably, over…

Could Japan’s Pension Shift Trigger a Sell-Off in the U.S. Stocks?

RegulationAug 6

Japan’s latest push to encourage pension funds to invest more at home has sparked concerns. Observers worry that a major shift in global capital could hit not just U.S. stocks but also the crypto market. The discussion began after Japan’s finance minister urged households and large pension funds to increase investments in domestic assets to support the yen. The yen is trading near 40-year lows against the U.S. dollar. According to one analyst, if that leads to money flowing out of overseas markets, Bitcoin and altcoins could be caught in the crossfire. Scenario 1: A Large Repatriation Sparks a Crypto…

Hoskinson Seeks Support for Cardano Political Party to Unite Ecosystem and Challenge Internal Pessimism

AltcoinsAug 6

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has urged the community to rally behind a new governance structure that he believes can help the blockchain regain momentum. Reflecting on Cardano’s journey, Hoskinson said the network represents the majority of his meaningful adult life. Due to that deep personal commitment, he stressed that he has no intention of stepping away from the project despite its recent governance challenges. Instead, Hoskinson pledged to continue working through the ecosystem’s difficulties and help position Cardano for its next phase of development. Hoskinson Pushes for a New Political Structure A central focus of his remarks was the need…

Marex Enables USDC as Initial Margin for Futures, A Game Changer

ExchangesAug 6

Marex has taken a significant step in futures trading by enabling clients to use $USDC as initial margin. This announcement, highlighted by the CryptoTwitter commentator @coinbase, illustrates the growing acceptance of stablecoins in regulated markets. The integration not only streamlines trading but also enhances capital efficiency, allowing traders to move collateral 24/7. This could lead to increased participation in the crypto market as traditional finance aligns with digital assets. Inside the Move The broader crypto market is currently showing mixed signals, with various assets reflecting varying momentum. $USDC’s adoption by Marex is a pivotal move as it allows traders to…

How Indian Banks Are Using Blockchain While Keeping Crypto at a Distance

BlockchainAug 6

Indian banks are increasingly integrating blockchain into core banking operations to speed up payments, trade finance, and securities settlement while the country continues to keep cryptocurrencies at arm’s length. Instead of building around public crypto networks, lenders have largely focused on permissioned blockchain networks developed for regulated financial services. The shift comes as banks gain practical experience from the RBI’s Digital Rupee pilot and expand the use of distributed ledger technology across more financial services. While blockchain is finding wider acceptance inside the banking system, policymakers continue to take a cautious approach to cryptocurrencies because of concerns over financial stability…

Bitcoin’s Rare 92.9% Bullish Pattern Points to $73,600, but Risks Loom

BitcoinAug 6

Bitcoin price traded above $66,500 on Monday after recovering nearly 4% over the previous week. The rebound followed Sunday’s report that the United States and Iran had reached a preliminary peace deal, which lifted risk appetite across crypto markets. The move came after Bitcoin suffered a sharp weekly decline earlier this month. In an X post, analyst Sherlockwhale linked the rebound to a historical candle pattern. Bitcoin Weekly Pattern Points Toward $74K Test Sherlockwhale said Bitcoin price is showing a bullish weekly setup that has appeared several times since 2017. The pattern forms when $BTC prints a large red weekly…