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The exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market is throwing up a few surprises as institutional investors hold off from committing their funds into $XRP. In the last 24 hours, despite the asset’s price uptick, the $XRP ETF has recorded zero inflows. $XRP ETF records zero inflows after recent institutional outflows As per SoSoValue data, the total daily net inflow on the last trading day of March 2026 was $0. The figure is not an April Fools’ Day prank as $XRP continues to battle volatility on the institutional front over the last four trading days. About 48 hours ago, the $XRP ETF recorded…

China, known for its strict bans on Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies, continues to take harsh measures. China, which is once again in the news with another ban, will this time ban online cryptocurrency marketing. Eight Chinese government departments, including the People’s Bank of China, have announced a ban on online marketing services related to the issuance and trading of cryptocurrencies. Accordingly, eight Chinese government agencies, including the People’s Bank of China, have published “Measures Regarding the Management of Online Marketing of Financial Products.” These measures will come into effect on September 30th. From September 30th, only government-approved platforms will be…

Trading veteran Todd Horwitz is warning that the United States economy could be heading toward a severe downturn reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis as economic pressures build beneath seemingly stable financial markets. His concerns come as recent data showed the U.S. economy expanding at a much slower pace than expected, he said in an interview with David Lin published on March 13. Notably, gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of just 0.7% in the fourth quarter, sharply lower than the earlier estimate of 1.4% and well below market expectations. Despite the weak reading, markets barely reacted. To…

In a significant governance decision, decentralized derivatives exchange edgeX announced today it will lock 140 million $EDGE tokens, representing 14% of the total supply, for one year following community backlash over alleged unfair airdrop distribution. The move addresses mounting criticism about whale wallet allocations while demonstrating the platform’s commitment to transparent token management. edgeX $EDGE Token Lockup Addresses Community Concerns The controversy began when blockchain analytics revealed substantial $EDGE token allocations to a limited number of large wallets. Community members quickly voiced concerns about distribution fairness. Consequently, edgeX foundation representatives clarified the allocation strategy. They explained these tokens represented rightful…

The European Union has officially adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia. This landmark legislation introduces a total sectoral ban on all Russian crypto asset service providers (CASPs), effectively isolating the Russian digital asset ecosystem from the European market. The move aims to dismantle the shadow financial networks Moscow has used to bypass previous restrictions. EU Implements “Blanket Ban” on Russian CASPs The Council of the EU confirmed on April 23, 2026, that it is moving away from blacklisting individual exchanges to a broader, more aggressive strategy. The new measures prohibit EU operators from providing any services to, or…

Michael Saylor made noteworthy statements regarding the future of Bitcoin ($BTC), arguing that a new era has begun in the cryptocurrency market. According to Saylor, the global consensus shows that Bitcoin is now accepted as “digital capital.” Saylor stated that the traditional four-year Bitcoin cycle has ended, and price movements are now largely determined by capital flows. He argued that the banking system and digital credit mechanisms will play a decisive role in Bitcoin’s growth trajectory, and that this transformation is making the market more institutional and macro-focused. Related News Founder of a Chinese Bitcoin Mining Company Vehemently Opposed the…

The @RL_Tracker account on the X platform, which tracks down the minting and burning transactions of the $RLUSD stablecoin, has announced that, around an hour ago, San Francisco-based blockchain behemoth Ripple disposed of nearly 10 million $RLUSD stablecoins. 9.8 million $RLUSD go up in flames Ripple has burned 9,890,000 $RLUSD by locking this crypto batch in an unspendable wallet. The transaction took place on the Ethereum chain — one of the two networks on which Ripple launched the stablecoin. $XRP Ledger is the second one. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 9,890,000 #$RLUSD burned at $RLUSD Treasury.https://t.co/rbYPIGfwza — Ripple Stablecoin Tracker (@RL_Tracker) April 1, 2026…

President Donald Trump’s command of U.S. financial and economic policy may have taken a step closer now that his Department of Justice has backed down from an investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, meaning his nominee to replace Powell may now have an open path to confirmation. Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, whose own considerable wealth includes some crypto-world assets, is awaiting a final vote from the Senate after appearing in a confirmation hearing this week. Trump, who has relentlessly blamed Powell for maintaining overly high U.S. interest rates, chose Warsh to remedy that, but Republican Senator Thom Tillis…

In a groundbreaking move to enhance game player interaction with real-world financial assets and DeFi applications, B3.fun, a Web3 gaming platform, today entered into a strategic partnership with Veera, a global on-chain neobank. With the collaboration, B3.fun combined its gaming platform with Veera’s neobank interface to redefine how millions of Web3 game players worldwide access and utilize their digital money. B3.fun is a Web3 gaming platform built on the Base blockchain, providing global gamers with efficient and scalable gaming experiences. The platform supports numerous EVM chains, allowing gamers to play games without worries about wallets, bridging, or switching networks. Built…

Jordi Visser, founder of Visser Labs, who was a guest of renowned investor Anthony Pompliano, explained the confusion in the world of economics and the major transformations expected in the future with striking examples. Contrary to the general perception in the markets, Visser stated that the increase in oil prices was not a temporary fluctuation, noting that oil had reached levels of $140 in the physical market. Visser said, “Last year we thought oil would stay in the $50-70 range, but now $70-90 has become a permanent fixture. This is a regime change.” Related News Major Bitcoin Whales Lost $300…