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A prominent voice in the XRP community has stirred discussion with a daring take on the future of money. According to community commentator Pumpius, a global financial reset is underway and will only reward the select few holding XRP. This vision suggests that the next financial system will not reward those holding fiat or speculative cryptocurrencies. Instead, utility-driven tokens like XRP will become the new standard of value. In particular, Pumpius claimed 99% of the people “will be locked out” for holding “the wrong assets.” Meanwhile, he claimed the other 1% will be on the promising side for holding XRP.…

Donald Trump’s direct involvement in the cryptocurrency world is leading to major hurdles towards the realization of his crypto agenda. This week, the GENIUS Act, a significant piece of legislation to set up federal regulations for stablecoins, could not pass through the Senate. The reason for disagreement is the fear of conflicts of interest, especially concerning Trump’s crypto businesses, such as his meme coins. Bipartisan Support Undermined by Meme Coin Controversy The GENIUS Act had received bipartisan support, with both Democrats and Republicans acknowledging the need for stablecoin regulation. However, the support began to fade because of the $TRUMP meme…

On Wednesday, Bitcoin dominance surged to yet another multi-year high of 65.2%. The widely tracked metric has surged by 13.3% since the start of the year. In fact, Bitcoin dominance has now reached the highest level since early 2021. Bitcoin’s massive outperformance is mainly attributed to Ethereum’s weakness. The flagship cryptocurrency has lost 45% against Bitcoin during this year, and it is now on track to score its third year in the red. It is only 6% from reaching 71%, the level that has proven to be strong resistance for Bitcoin over the past few years. Rekt Capital, an anonymous…

Ethereum has broken past the $2,000 mark, setting $2,490 as its next resistance level. After months of weak sentiment and heavy selling pressure, Ethereum is taking back lost ground. The rally brings back optimism, particularly with the retracing of Bitcoin around its all-time high. However, traders are now concerned about whether it can sustain this upward momentum. Analyst Crypto Rover reported that the majority of Ethereum holders have capitulated. He congratulated those still holding, implying that significant gains were on the horizon. His words indicate increasing confidence in Ethereum’s capability to continue the current bullish trend. He also included a…

A new era is beginning in US President Donald Trump’s trade policies. The White House has prepared a list of tariff negotiations covering around 20 countries that Trump has prioritized. The list covers a wide spectrum, from large exporters to smaller economies. The aim is to quickly create model agreements and pave the way for more comprehensive trade arrangements. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) briefed members of Congress. The list includes countries with large shares of US imports, such as Japan, South Korea and Vietnam, as well as smaller…

This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Obol launches its native OBOL token today. Token holders will be able to stake OBOL for a liquid staking token, which can be used for governance in the Obol Collective, as DeFi collateral, or for voting in retroactive funding rounds (RAF). “After years of building reliable, distributed validator technology that eliminates single points of failure, we’re now putting governance in the hands of the community,” said Obol Association CEO Thomas Heremans. “The OBOL Token represents more than just governance — it’s the coordination mechanism for an entire…

Bitcoin trades near the $97,000 mark, up almost 3% in the past 24 hours and bouncing strongly from March lows around $74,000. This price surge comes as significant global economic developments unfold, mainly China’s aggressive move to ease its monetary policy and rising hopes for a thaw in US-China trade tensions. China Injects 1 Trillion Yuan, Boosting Bitcoin’s Appeal At a high-profile press conference on May 7, People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng announced a 0.5% cut in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) and a 0.1% reduction in policy interest rates. About 1 trillion yuan (roughly $138 billion…

Zaros, one of the decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, announced that it has decided to terminate its activities due to insufficient funds. In the official statement made by the project team, it was stated that many methods such as transformation, extending the financing chain and evaluating strategic options were tried in order to continue the project in the last five months, and that sustainable financing could not be achieved despite all efforts. The Zaros team stated that two main factors played a role in the failure of the project: the product was released entirely at once, rather than in modules, and…

Ethereum prices have surged by over 19% in the past day, reaching almost $2,500 as a general crypto market resurgence continues. Amidst investors’ euphoria, prominent crypto analyst and OKC Partner Ted Pillows has tipped the prominent altcoin to sustain its bullish form, reaching a market price of $12,000 in 2025. Institutional Adoption, DeFi Status To Drive Ethereum Market, Among Others In an X post on May 9, Ted Pillows provided some valuable insights into the bullish potential of the Ethereum market. The angel investor and KOL stated there are five reasons ETH investors should be expecting profits of about 600%…

Get ready for a significant moment at the crossroads of cryptocurrency and traditional finance! DeFi Technologies, a key player in the digital asset space and the parent company behind the Swiss-based crypto ETP provider Valour, has just announced a groundbreaking development: they’ve received approval to list on the prestigious U.S. Nasdaq Capital Market. This isn’t just another corporate announcement; it’s a powerful signal about the increasing legitimacy and integration of crypto-native companies into mainstream financial markets. Trading is set to commence on May 12 under the ticker symbol “DEFT,” marking a new chapter for the company and potentially paving the…