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The CEO of Evernorth, the largest public $XRP treasury company, believes $XRP’s biggest advantage goes beyond technology. Speaking on a recent podcast, Asheesh Birla said Ripple’s long-standing relationships with financial institutions and regulators could help drive institutional adoption of $XRP. He argued that these connections are creating the “connective tissue” between blockchain and traditional finance. Birla also suggested Evernorth could pursue another fundraising round to increase its $XRP holdings. $XRP Needs More Than Technology Discussing $XRP’s role among institutional blockchain networks such as Canton Network, Birla said critics once labeled $XRP the “bank chain.” However, he argued that working with…

As the prolonged legal battle between the SEC and Ripple executives begins to surface again, renowned crypto lawyer and U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton has joined in the discussion. In his post, John Deaton acknowledged the tens of thousands of $XRP holders who he claimed played a crucial role in helping the executives withstand the SEC during the trying time. John Deaton blasts SEC lawyers The discussion started after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revisited the company’s legal ordeal with the SEC, recounting how the company almost wound down at the time. Deaton joined the discussion, responding to the viral comment…

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone has announced it will delist Humanity (H) on August 10, 2026, following a security incident that affected user funds. The exchange stated that the project team failed to adequately address the underlying issues that led to the token being placed on its delisting watchlist. Background of the Delisting Decision According to an official notice from Coinone, the decision stems from a security breach that occurred on June 9, 2026, in a wallet managed by the Humanity project’s issuer. The incident resulted in user losses, prompting Coinone to add the token to its watchlist for closer…

Longtime crypto critic Peter Schiff recently responded to the question of what price level would indicate Bitcoin has finally bottomed, in a discussion on X. In his usual characteristic manner, Schiff responded “0,” reinforcing his long-held skepticism toward digital assets. Bitcoin recently fell to a 21-month low as the prospect of higher interest rates and concerns about the token’s largest corporate buyer, Strategy, weighed on sentiment. 0 — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) July 3, 2026 BTC fell to a low of $57,717 on July 1, its lowest level since Sept. 17, 2024. It later rebounded and was trading up 1.18% over…

Ethereum price has fallen as much as 3.5% to $1,820 on July 17 after its latest rally stalled below $2,000 and weak Democratic support for the CLARITY Act hurt sentiment across the crypto market. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum ($ETH) later recovered to around $1,835, but sellers erased most of the gains recorded during its push to $1,940 earlier this week. A Politico report that Senate Democrats do not currently support the market structure bill reduced its chances of securing the 60 votes needed for passage. Democratic lawmakers have demanded conflict-of-interest restrictions tied to President Donald Trump’s crypto holdings…

MicroStrategy sold 32 Bitcoin ($BTC) between May 26 and May 31 to help fund dividends on its preferred stock, its first such sale since 2022. Now, its STRC shares are trading below their $100 par value. The sale was small next to the 843,706 $BTC the company holds. Still, it raised a sharper question for investors. Can MicroStrategy keep buying Bitcoin if the engine behind those purchases stalls? Why The STRC Engine Matters for MicroStrategy Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, built its treasury through capital markets rather than business operations. Its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock, known as STRC,…

X-Agent, a notable Web3 AI agent platform, has partnered with UstarPay, a prominent crypto payment infrastructure platform. The partnership is set to fortify the link between daily financial operations and cryptocurrency. As X-Agent mentioned in its official social media announcement, the development focuses on enhancing the accessibility and practicality of digital asset utilities. Hence, the move merges conventional financial and crypto services under an inclusive payment model. We’re excited to announce our partnership with @UstarPay🤝UstarPay is the global payment platform for digital assets. It bridges digital currency with real-world spending through seamless virtual/physical cards, global transfers, and unified crypto-fiat management.Excited…

Recent Ethereum movements by major investors have caught the crypto market’s attention. Abraxas Capital has accumulated another 12,477 $ETH, valued at approximately $22.88 million, in just the past three hours. This accumulation comes on the heels of a total withdrawal of 45,996 $ETH from major exchanges like Binance, Bybit, and Bitfinex over the past week, as reported by Lookonchain. Inside the Move The broader crypto market is currently showing mixed signals, but whale activity such as that of Abraxas Capital often serves as a precursor to significant market changes. The recent deposit of 12,477 $ETH raises speculation about the firm’s…

What Is the Total Market Capitalization of Meme Coins in 2026? The meme coin market entered 2026 amid a broader crypto bear market. Meme coins have been hit especially hard because they are among the most speculative assets in the cryptocurrency sector. As investors moved away from riskier tokens, the total meme coin market capitalization declined significantly. From its peak of more than $75 billion, the meme coin sector’s market capitalization has fallen to approximately $30 billion, representing a decline of more than 50%. Meanwhile, the sector remains under pressure and has yet to show strong signs of recovery. Weak…

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) still has not said whether Americans trading World Cup contracts on prediction platforms should pay tax as gamblers or investors. The lack of such an answer means that two people who supported a specific match will end up paying vastly different amounts of tax on it. A gambler is expected to report his winnings to a sportsbook. The user of the prediction markets can claim that he won money via a financial transaction. The US federal tax laws are more favorable towards many types of investments as opposed to betting. The classification of an investment…