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Ripple ($XRP) announced it has launched a comprehensive AI initiative to strengthen the security of its $XRP Ledger (XRPL) in response to cyber attackers increasingly using AI to discover vulnerabilities in blockchain technology. The company stated that the primary goal of this new approach is to create a more resilient infrastructure by identifying vulnerabilities before they reach the production environment. RippleXDev Engineering Head J. Ayo Akinyele stated that they have adopted a more proactive and AI-driven model to strengthen XRPL security. Akinyele explained that the system’s reliability will be continuously improved through AI-powered testing integrated into every stage of the…

Veera has partnered with Turnkey to handle the infrastructure layer for its cryptobank, with a clear focus on one thing: making onboarding effortless. Users can create an account in under 10 seconds. They can sign in with biometric passkeys. They can access onchain finance without having to think about the complexity sitting underneath. Veera 🤝 @turnkeyhqBuilding a cryptobank starts with making onboarding feel effortlessUsers are able to create an account in under 10 seconds, sign in with biometric passkeys, and access onchain finance without thinking about the complexity underneathhttps://t.co/HqhRmct4rs — Veera (@On_Veera) April 30, 2026 The partnership is positioned around…

In the cryptocurrency market, on-chain data and derivatives market dynamics point to a significant divergence in investor behavior, while the Bitcoin price continues its sideways movement with limited fluctuations. According to market data, Bitcoin ($BTC) is trading at $68,094, showing a limited increase of 0.06% in the last 24 hours. A chart showing the recent drops in $BTC price. During this period when prices are confined within a narrow range, the liquidations in the derivatives markets present a striking picture. In a process where a total of $109.16 million in liquidations took place, short positions accounted for $76.51 million, or…

Crypto trading activity jumped sharply in Japan as the country’s stock market fell. Data shows that trading volume on the Japanese crypto exchange bitFlyer rose quickly in the last 24 hours. Reports say trading volume increased by more than 120%. It reaches around $45 million in a single day. Some trackers even showed volume spikes close to 200% during the surge. Stimulusly, Japan’s main stock market index, the Nikkei 225, dropped sharply. The decline came during a wider fall in Asian stock markets. Because of this, some investors appeared to move money into crypto while traditional markets struggled. Crypto Trading…

Filecoin has announced on X that its Onchain Cloud is live on the mainnet. The new service is designed to provide a programmable storage and payments layer for developers. But despite the launch, Filecoin’s token is trading at $0.83, near its all-time low of $0.81 recorded last month. Filecoin Onchain Cloud built for AI agents and autonomous systems AI agents are a new class of cloud users with autonomous systems that need to store, retrieve, and pay for data without relying on humans. Filecoin Onchain Cloud is built for AI agents. It works as a programmable storage and payments layer.…

The past month has witnessed a substantial surge in memcoin launchpads revenue. In this respect, Pump Fun, Four Meme, and Bags have emerged as the top meme launchpads, making notable revenue over 30 days. As per the data from DefiLlama, the other prominent names on the list include Printr, Bonk Fun, Graphite, and Clanker. This indicates that the memecoin trading is just consolidating into a key ecosystem rather than dying. Meme Launchpads Are Still Farming RevenueDespite the memecoin sector’s slowdown, launchpads are still printing serious cash. P​u​m​p​.​f​u​n alone made $24.9M in the last 30 days – more than the next…

Bitcoin is pushing higher but running straight into a strong wall of sell pressure. This situation continues to raise questions about whether the rally can continue or stall again. Recent data from CoinGlass shows that $BTC is now grinding into a dense cluster of whale sell orders just below the $70,000 level. Notably, $BTC price is currently hovering around $68,700, up 2.65% over the past day. Key Points Bitcoin is nearing $69K resistance, where heavy whale sell walls are stacking between $68.8K and $69.6K. $BTC currently hovers around $68.7K, up 2.65%, but strong overhead supply is slowing upward momentum. Key…

In a recent tweet, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlights the next frontier for cryptocurrencies, and this is in capital formation and fundraising. The Coinbase CEO indicated that the next major impact of crypto will be to transform how startups raise capital. Armstrong suggested that blockchain technology could significantly reduce the friction involved in fundraising and capital formation. In his post on X, Armstrong stated that “Crypto will break down barriers around fundraising and capital formation next.” Crypto will break down barriers around fundraising and capital formation next.Reducing friction around fundraising will increase the number of startups in the world, accelerating…

Charles Hoskinson has sparked fresh buzz around Midnight after calling it a “next-generation cryptocurrency,” as the project continues to gain traction. The attention comes after Midnight secured a major deal with UK-based digital bank Monument to tokenize £250 million in customer deposits. The move marks a milestone, as it’s the first time a UK-regulated bank will tokenize deposits on a public blockchain while keeping them protected and interest-bearing. Hoskinson Explains the “Next-Gen” Angle Hoskinson pointed out Midnight’s unique tokenomics, noting that protocol revenue can be used to buy and recycle its $NIGHT token into the treasury. This, he says, creates…

After more than four years, Leap Wallet takes its final leap into the sunset. Leap Wallet will end all services on May 28, 2026, closing a run of more than four years as one of the Cosmos ecosystem’s popular wallets, the team said this week. After the designated date, all products, including Leap Wallet’s browser extension, mobile apps, Compass Wallet, SwapFast trading tool, the Leap Cosmos Hub Validator, and Snaps will stop working. The announcement comes after a period of social media silence, with posts having stopped by the end of 2025. Leap Wallet said the decision was made after…