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On-chain data points to the 4th largest increase in new addresses for $XRP so far in 2026. According to Santiment data, 4,300 wallets joined the $XRP network within a 24-hour period, which is the fourth largest increase in 2026. The addition of new addresses remains significant as it might indicate growing interest. It might also signal the entry of new users or new addresses being created by existing holders. In a recent tweet, on-chain data analytics platform Santiment highlighted the network growth as positive, given that this could be a major signal to spot price reversals. $XRP On-Chain Data, Image…

The chief executive of a major Polish fintech company has been detained in the U.S. as part of an investigation into a massive loss of customer funds. The man has been wanted by law enforcement authorities in Poland under a Red Notice issued by Interpol for his role in the alleged fraud case. His arrest follows the collapse of the largest crypto trading platform in the Polish market, whose bosses are also believed to be hiding abroad. Cinkciarz CEO faces extradition proceedings in the U.S. The head of Cinkciarz.pl, a popular online currency exchange in Poland, has been detained in…

YOM has officially joined the Blockchain Game Alliance, the leading organization committed to promoting blockchain within the game industry. The BGA counts over 350 company members and is backed by names like Ubisoft, Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, and Polygon. YOM 🤝 Blockchain Game AllianceWe’re proud to be a member of @BGameAlliance the leading organization committed to promoting blockchain within the game industry.350+ company members. Backed by names like Ubisoft, Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, and Polygon.Raising awareness.… pic.twitter.com/LDgMZdoAoM — YOM (@YOM_Official) May 23, 2026 For YOM, which builds decentralized cloud gaming infrastructure powered by a global network of gamers, the membership…

CME Group has announced that its $XRP futures market has passed $62 billion in total notional trading volume just one year after launch. The company recently shared the update, shortly after the product marked its first anniversary on May 19, 2025. Combined trading across the standard and micro $XRP futures contracts reached $62.87 billion during that period. Key Points CME Group announced $XRP futures crossed $62.87 billion in notional volume after launching on May 19, 2025. Traders executed 1.32 million $XRP futures contracts, representing 28.6 billion $XRP traded within one year. $XRP futures averaged $238 million in daily notional volume…

The Solana Foundation has taken a significant step into Central Asia’s digital currency landscape by signing a letter of intent (LOI) with AirAsia and Kazakhstani cryptocurrency exchange Intebix. The agreement outlines plans to launch Evo (KZTE), a stablecoin pegged to the Kazakhstani tenge, built on the Solana blockchain. Details of the Partnership According to the announcement, the LOI marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to develop and issue the KZTE stablecoin. Intebix, a licensed digital asset exchange in Kazakhstan, will serve as the primary local partner, while AirAsia’s involvement suggests potential integration with the airline’s payment and loyalty ecosystems.…

The oldest Bitcoin holders, those who have held for more than 10 years, have begun moving their coins at an unusual rate. As Bitcoin crashes from its May 10 high of $82,000 to the current price of $75,400, data shows that some of the network’s oldest holders have started moving coins at unusually high levels. Key Points Bitcoin’s oldest holders have begun moving coins at historically high levels. 10-year-plus Bitcoin holders reached the 97th percentile in spending activity across the past decade. This group moved 51,350 $BTC over 30 days, but their balances remained near record highs. Matthew Sigel says…

A crypto expert has shared her macro prediction for Ethereum ($ETH), warning of an imminent price crash that could see the second-largest cryptocurrency plummet to as low as $800, or even $400 per coin. While this would represent a massive bearish move given $ETH’s current price, the analyst argues that such a decline is important for a market reset, where prices rediscover real demand and sustainable support. Analyst Says Ethereum Crash Is Critical For A Market Reset Rafaela Rigo, a crypto market analyst, has presented a compelling Ethereum price analysis on X that has caught the attention of traders and…

Bank of America (BofA) has disclosed approximately $53.1 million in crypto-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) holdings in its latest quarterly filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling a measured but notable expansion into digital asset exposure among major U.S. banks. What the 13F filing reveals According to BofA’s Q1 2026 13F filing, the bank’s crypto ETF positions include funds tracking Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), Ripple ($XRP), and Solana ($SOL). The largest single holding is in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), valued at approximately $37 million — an increase from the previous quarter’s filing. This suggests the bank added…

Ondo Finance’s native token $ONDO has broken above $0.46 and is trading near $0.466 with a 24 hour gain above 15 percent, according to data from Gate. Spot market shows $ONDO ($ONDO) testing the $0.46 level and printing around $0.466 in the latest session, putting the token more than 15 percent higher over 24 hours. Ondousdt. Source: TradingView. Why is Ondo price spiking above $0.46 today The move stands out against recent ranges around $0.40, with Gate and other venues still showing a sub one dollar price profile while volumes deepen across centralized exchanges. NEAR: real AI revenue, 50M+ annual…

In brief TRM Labs’ Ari Redbord told a House subcommittee that the Bank Secrecy Act is “structurally incapable” of keeping pace with AI-enabled financial crime. The hearing came two days after Trump signed an executive order expanding BSA customer due diligence rules to flag accounts tied to undocumented immigrants. Witnesses were split between full repeal, targeted reform, and modernization with stronger information-sharing. Crypto executives, policy researchers, and national security experts testified before a House subcommittee on Thursday on how to modernize anti-money laundering laws for an era of AI and digital assets. The House Financial Services Committee’s National Security, Illicit…