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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared why he sees $XRP as unique, pointing to its speed, low cost, scalability, and long-running community support. He cited three-to-five-second settlement, fractions-of-a-penny transaction costs, and more than 4 billion completed transactions. Key Takeaways: Garlinghouse said $XRP stands out for its speed, low costs, and scalability. Ripple’s CEO highlighted three-to-five-second settlement and more than 4 billion processed transactions. Community support and payment-focused utility remain central to Ripple’s long-term $XRP strategy. $XRP’s Role in Payments Expands as Ripple Cites Network Strength Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse positioned $XRP as a distinct digital asset during an “ $XRP in…

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has issued a revised enforcement ordinance and accompanying guidelines that clarify how businesses can handle stablecoins issued under foreign laws. The new rules, set to take effect on June 1, 2026, aim to bring overseas stablecoins under Japan’s existing regulatory framework while maintaining investor protections and market integrity. Stablecoins Recognized as Electronic Payment Instruments Under the revised ordinance, trust-type stablecoins issued by foreign entities will be classified as “electronic payment instruments” under Japan’s Payment Services Act, provided they meet specific conditions. The FSA also confirmed that these assets will not be treated as securities under…

Binance Australia will require users to provide extra information when sending or receiving crypto from July 1, 2026. The exchange said the change applies only to Australian users and supports compliance with local rules. Binance said users will need to provide sender information when receiving crypto deposits into their accounts. The rule applies to any amount of crypto sent to Binance Australia. The exchange will also require beneficiary information when users withdraw crypto from Binance. Binance described the new process as a “mandatory requirement” for Australian users. Deposits and withdrawals face new checks For withdrawals, users must provide the beneficiary’s…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has disclosed that discussions are underway to bring major banks and insurance firms onto the Midnight blockchain to integrate tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The comments highlight Cardano’s growing ambition to position Midnight as a compliant infrastructure layer for institutional finance, particularly in tokenized deposits, yield generation, and privacy-focused blockchain applications. Key Points Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson revealed that banks and insurance companies are exploring integrations with the Midnight blockchain. The initiative centers on tokenizing real-world assets directly on Midnight. Monument Bank has already disclosed plans to tokenize £250 million ($335.97 million) in customer deposits on the…

Grayscale Research says SpaceX is on track to become the largest diversified public company holding Bitcoin ($BTC). The Elon Musk-led space firm disclosed 18,712 $BTC on its balance sheet ahead of an early June listing. At a current $BTC price near $75,954, the holding is worth roughly $1.42 billion. That equals about 0.1% of the $1.75 trillion market capitalization SpaceX is reportedly targeting at IPO. Bitcoin Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto Why SpaceX Stands Apart From MicroStrategy Grayscale separates corporate Bitcoin holders into two camps. Pure-play digital asset treasuries (DATs) like MicroStrategy hold tokens primarily as a vehicle for equity investors.…

Ethereum [$ETH] has been trading around the $2,000 range lately – A level that it has stayed above since May 2025. However, the price charts reveal an interesting phenomenon when the volatility of the altcoin is overlaid. In fact, the drop in $ETH volatility to a multi-year low signals a potential end to a long-term accumulation trend. A new low on the VI According to Amberdata, the Ethereum volatility index dropped below 50 for the first time since early 2024. At press time, it had a reading of 48, slightly above the January 2024 reading of 45. After such a…

Asia has emerged as the dominant region for stablecoin payments, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all global transaction volume, according to a recent analysis shared by Unfolded via X. The data highlights a significant concentration of stablecoin activity in the region, with Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan leading the way. Regional breakdown of stablecoin volume The analysis indicates that Asia’s share of stablecoin payment volume is approximately 66%, far outpacing other major economic regions. North America accounts for roughly 25% of the global total, while Europe contributes about 13%. In stark contrast, the combined transaction volume from Latin America and…

Asset managers Grayscale and VanEck filed amended S-1 registration statements for their respective spot $BNB exchange-traded funds on Friday, bringing the cryptocurrency one step closer to becoming an approved US crypto ETF. Grayscale filed its second amendment, while VanEck submitted its fifth on Friday. S-1s are one of the main filings that ETF issuers must submit to the SEC for approval, detailing everything from the ETF’s structure and strategy to management fees and risks. “Another amended S-1 from [Grayscale] on the $BNB ETF… have to guess they are going off feedback from SEC and trying to launch in near future?…

India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance is set to meet representatives from Binance, WazirX, and ZebPay on May 20 as lawmakers examine the future of digital assets. The meeting comes as India’s crypto sector remains active, heavily taxed, and still without a complete regulatory framework. According to the Lok Sabha Secretariat notice, the sittings will take place at the Parliament House Annexe in New Delhi. The subject listed for the day is “A Study on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) and Way Forward,” placing crypto policy back in focus for exchanges, regulators, and investors. Crypto Exchanges Face Parliament Panel The first…

A new report from digital asset market company Keyrock shows that the infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence (AI) programs to make online payments is advancing rapidly. Despite being a niche sector for now, leading technology, payments, and cryptocurrency firms are fast-tracking their efforts in this space. According to the Keyrock report, between May 2025 and April 2026, AI agents are projected to conduct over 176 million transactions on blockchain networks, with a total value exceeding $73 million. Major players lead the race in machine payments Industry giants such as Visa, Stripe, Google, and Coinbase are each developing solutions for automated…