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news.bitcoin.com Report: SBI and Rakuten Build Crypto Trusts as 11 Japan Brokerages Eye Entry

Japan’s largest brokerages are preparing to sell cryptocurrency investment trusts to retail investors, according to a Nikkei Asia survey published on Sunday. Japan Brokerages Push Crypto Funds as FSA Eyes 2028 Regulatory Deadline SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities plan to develop and distribute crypto investment trusts in-house, according to a recent Nikkei Asia report. The […]

blockonomi.com Cardano Holds Near $0.25 as Weekly Pressure Builds Across ADA Markets

TLDR: ADA price slipped 0.15% intraday amid ongoing short-term weakness Weekly decline extends to 11.05% while market sentiment remains cautious across the crypto space Trading volume holds above $215M, showing steady activity despite price consolidation pressure Market focus stays on the $0.25 support zone as traders assess potential stability or breakdown risk ADA trades at [...] The post Cardano Holds Near $0.25 as Weekly Pressure Builds Across ADA Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com GENIUS Act Pushes NCUA to Propose Stablecoin Rules for U.S. Credit Unions

TLDR: The NCUA has proposed rules for “Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers” under the GENIUS Act framework. The GENIUS Act sets stablecoin standards while the CLARITY Act governs the broader digital asset market. Companies like Metallicus and XPR Network have already built compliant blockchain and stablecoin infrastructure. Regulators are building legal rails for tokenized dollars, instant [...] The post GENIUS Act Pushes NCUA to Propose Stablecoin Rules for U.S. Credit Unions appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Michael Saylor Hints at Another Bitcoin Purchase After 18th Tracker Update

TLDR: Strategy tracker update revived speculation that Michael Saylor may be signaling new BTC purchases Strategy holds 818,869 BTC worth about $64B, making it a dominant corporate Bitcoin holder globally Earnings call comments introduced possible BTC sales for dividends, shifting investor expectations Traders link Saylor’s “Big Dot Energy” post with historical accumulation signals and market [...] The post Michael Saylor Hints at Another Bitcoin Purchase After 18th Tracker Update appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com DOJ Charges Dream Market Admin in $2M Crypto-to-Gold Laundering Case

TLDR: Dormant Dream Market wallets allegedly moved $2M crypto into new consolidated blockchain addresses. Funds were routed through regulated crypto services, later used to purchase gold bullion abroad. Investigators linked blockchain tracing with shipment records tied to gold bars sent to Germany. US and German authorities coordinated the seizure of assets, including gold, cash, and [...] The post DOJ Charges Dream Market Admin in $2M Crypto-to-Gold Laundering Case appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Hyperliquid Founder Holds Washington Talks to Push Onchain Derivatives into the U.S. Market

TLDR: Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan visited Washington during the Clarity Act’s advancement to meet U.S. crypto policymakers. Discussions covered both technical DeFi fundamentals and global user demand for onchain derivatives trading platforms. ICE and CME Group previously pressured U.S. regulators to restrict Hyperliquid, adding hurdles to its U.S. expansion. Yan confirmed the team is actively [...] The post Hyperliquid Founder Holds Washington Talks to Push Onchain Derivatives into the U.S. Market appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Head and Shoulders Pattern Signals $80K Neckline as a Risk Zone

TLDR: The Bitcoin head and shoulders pattern shows neckline pressure near $80K after repeated rejection attempts across key trading sessions Market structure reflects weakening momentum as the Bitcoin head and shoulders pattern forms following a failed breakout above prior highs Measured move from the Bitcoin head and shoulders pattern places potential downside extension toward $40K [...] The post Bitcoin Head and Shoulders Pattern Signals $80K Neckline as a Risk Zone appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Report: SBI and Rakuten Build Crypto Trusts as 11 Japan Brokerages Eye Entry

Japan’s largest brokerages are preparing to sell cryptocurrency investment trusts to retail investors, according to a Nikkei Asia survey published on Sunday. Japan Brokerages Push Crypto Funds as FSA Eyes 2028 Regulatory Deadline SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities plan to develop and distribute crypto investment trusts in-house, according to a recent Nikkei Asia report. The […]

blockonomi.com SEC’s Reg Crypto Framework: New Rules on Wallets, Fundraising, and Tokenized Securities

TLDR: The SEC clarified that crypto wallets relaying user decisions to the blockchain may avoid broker-dealer registration. Reg Crypto for fundraising mirrors Hester Peirce’s Safe Harbor, offering crypto projects a clear decentralization pathway. The SEC’s Crypto Task Force applies the Howey Test to determine when digital tokens qualify as securities. An innovation exemption is being [...] The post SEC’s Reg Crypto Framework: New Rules on Wallets, Fundraising, and Tokenized Securities appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Aave Restores WETH LTVs to Pre-Incident Levels Across Six Networks in rsETH Recovery Plan

TLDR: Aave has restored WETH LTV ratios to pre-incident levels across all six affected V3 network deployments. Users can now borrow against WETH again, including through collateral and debt swap functions on Aave. The restoration covers Ethereum Core, Ethereum Prime, Arbitrum, Base, Mantle, and Linea networks. Aave founder Stani Kulechov confirmed the milestone, noting the [...] The post Aave Restores WETH LTVs to Pre-Incident Levels Across Six Networks in rsETH Recovery Plan appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin MVRV Pattern Predicts Major Downswing Ahead – Details

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $78,000, as prices continue to fall following another rejection at the $82,000 barrier on Friday. Despite the encouraging rally over the five weeks of Q2 2026, several analysts predict Bitcoin is now in the initial stages of another prolonged price correction, likely heading to an “actual” price bottom. According to […]

cryptobriefing.com UAE foreign minister holds calls with regional counterparts after drone attack on Barakah nuclear plant

The drone attack on Barakah underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, prompting regional diplomatic efforts to bolster security. The post UAE foreign minister holds calls with regional counterparts after drone attack on Barakah nuclear plant appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Saudi Arabia Moves Trillion-Dollar Economy Onchain via $12.5B Tokenization Push

TLDR: DroppRWA will digitize Saudi real estate into programmable on-chain assets Blockchain deed transfer in 2026 cut settlement time from days to seconds across property markets Stablecoin-based real estate settlement is targeted for rollout in Saudi Arabia by late 2026 Sovereign digital infrastructure aims to extend into energy and manufacturing under regulated systems Saudi Arabia [...] The post Saudi Arabia Moves Trillion-Dollar Economy Onchain via $12.5B Tokenization Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Q1 2026 Filings Reveal Massive De-Risking Across Wall Street’s Largest Portfolios

TLDR: Q1 2026 filings show a widespread reduction in mega-cap tech exposure across major institutional portfolios. Hedge funds executed aggressive exits from Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, and select industrial positions. Berkshire Hathaway reshaped holdings, trimming assets and expanding cash reserves to near-record levels. Capital allocation trends show rotation toward liquidity and defensive positioning across global funds. [...] The post Q1 2026 Filings Reveal Massive De-Risking Across Wall Street’s Largest Portfolios appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Ethereum Whale Opens $82M 25x Short Position with Liquidation Set at $2,242

TLDR: Large Ethereum leveraged short sits near $2,242 liquidation while price holds near the $2,180 zone Tight leverage structure increases sensitivity to minor ETH moves, raising forced liquidation risk RSI is near oversold, and flattening MACD suggests weakening downside momentum in the current structure Market range resembles prior consolidation phases, where volatility expansion followed compression [...] The post Ethereum Whale Opens $82M 25x Short Position with Liquidation Set at $2,242 appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com DOGE Price Setup Turns Bullish as Hidden Divergence Pattern Emerges

TLDR: DOGE daily chart shows hidden bullish divergence after completing a regular bearish correction cycle. Price continues defending higher lows despite the momentum weakness shown by the RSI oscillator. Weekly structure remains above long-term ascending support seen before prior explosive rallies. Momentum compression resembles accumulation phases that preceded DOGE’s 2017 and 2021 runs. Dogecoin has [...] The post DOGE Price Setup Turns Bullish as Hidden Divergence Pattern Emerges appeared first on Blockonomi.

btcmanager.com DOGEBALL 2900% profit chase crushes Poly Truth Capital, Meme Punch stagnation to stand alone as the leading crypto presale to buy now

DOGEBALL leads 2026 presale momentum as Poly Truth and Meme Punch compete for investor attention. Looking for the absolute best opportunities in the web3 space can be overwhelming. The global cryptocurrency market cap is holding strong at $2.74 trillion following…

news.bitcoin.com Peter Schiff Tells VRIC Media the US Economy Is Heading Into Its Worst Inflation Yet

Peter Schiff, chairman of Euro Pacific Asset Management and longtime gold advocate, told VRIC Media host Darrell Thomas this week that the U.S. economy is far more fragile than markets currently reflect, and that inflation is heading higher, not lower. Gold Advocate Peter Schiff Predicts $20,000 Gold Price Over the Next Decade During the interview, […]

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Faces Heavy Profit-Taking as $82K Resistance Caps Momentum

TLDR: Profit-taking rises toward 17%, signaling stronger distribution near major resistance zones Bitcoin remains capped below EMA200 and SMA200, reinforcing rejection pressure at the $82K region Short-term TD Sequential buy signal appears as selling momentum shows early signs of exhaustion $76,500 support becomes a key level as traders watch for stability after repeated resistance failures [...] The post Bitcoin Faces Heavy Profit-Taking as $82K Resistance Caps Momentum appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Kalshi Traders Forecast $XRP Could Rally as High as $1.60 Before May Ends

TLDR: Kalshi traders are increasing bets on XRP reaching $1.60 before May ends amid stronger bullish sentiment. XRP continues trading inside an ascending channel, keeping the short-term bullish structure intact. Market probabilities weaken above $1.80, showing traders expect resistance despite rising optimism. Ripple’s improving regulatory clarity is strengthening confidence in XRP’s broader market outlook. Kalshi [...] The post Kalshi Traders Forecast $XRP Could Rally as High as $1.60 Before May Ends appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com DeFi Confidence Cracks After KelpDAO Exploit as Aave Suffers 44% Monthly Drop

Since the $292 million KelpDAO incident, decentralized finance has endured a brutal stretch, with fallout spreading well beyond the initial exploit. Lending protocol Aave has been among the hardest hit, as its total value locked has fallen 44% during a month that exposed just how fragile confidence across the DeFi sector can become after a […]

bitcoinist.com CLARITY Act Could Unlock Wider Tech Growth In America, Says a16z

Bipartisan support remains the main obstacle standing between the CLARITY Act and becoming law. That was the assessment from asset management firm Grayscale on Friday, even as the company said it believes the bill has a strong chance of passing. Republicans hold 53 Senate seats, meaning at least seven Democrats would need to cross the […]

blockonomi.com ERC-4626: The Vault Standard Reshaping DeFi Capital Allocation

TLDR: ERC-4626 established a universal vault interface, eliminating the need for custom code in every DeFi integration. Share tokens issued by compliant vaults can serve as collateral, traded assets, or inputs into higher-order strategies. Two ERC-4626 vaults can share identical interfaces while carrying entirely different underlying risk profiles. Meta-vaults built on the standard can allocate [...] The post ERC-4626: The Vault Standard Reshaping DeFi Capital Allocation appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Prediction Markets Surge to $240B as Institutions Move In and Regulation Looms

TLDR: Prediction markets jumped from $51B in 2025 to roughly $240B annualized volume in Q2 2026 alone. ICE, Coatue, Robinhood, and Coinbase are among major players now building infrastructure around prediction markets. Over 19 active lawsuits and growing political pushback put the sector’s regulatory future in serious question. A Columbia study flagged roughly 25% of [...] The post Prediction Markets Surge to $240B as Institutions Move In and Regulation Looms appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Infinite Money Glitches, Multicoin’s AAVE Dump, and More – Week In Review

Coinbase moved deeper into Hyperliquid by taking the USDC treasury deployer role, while HYPE jumped on the platform’s shift toward a more unified stablecoin setup. Strategy’s STRC preferred stock hit record trading volume, reinforcing Michael Saylor’s bitcoin funding machine. In Washington, Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Fed chair and the CLARITY Act advanced in the […]

blockonomi.com Binance Data Flags Critical Bitcoin Levels as Weekly Open Approaches

TLDR: Binance Net Taker Volume hit -$50M at $77,000, but buyers absorbed the selling pressure successfully. A second retest recorded just -$20M in volume, signaling a clear rejection of further downside below $77,000. Binance data supports a short-term bounce toward the $79,000–$80,000 resistance zone this week. A drop below $77,600 with unabsorbed volume could trigger [...] The post Binance Data Flags Critical Bitcoin Levels as Weekly Open Approaches appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Institutional DeFi Bifurcates as Private Networks Raise $1B and Hyperliquid Stablecoin Supply Hits $5.4B

TLDR: Arc, Canton, and Tempo collectively raised $1.022B, pushing combined valuations to nearly $10B this week. Coinbase became Hyperliquid’s official USDC treasury deployer under the network’s Aligned Quote Asset framework. Hyperliquid stablecoin supply reached $5.43B as of May 14, 2026, reflecting a 14% increase over 90 days. The Genius Act of 2025 opened a clearer [...] The post Institutional DeFi Bifurcates as Private Networks Raise $1B and Hyperliquid Stablecoin Supply Hits $5.4B appeared first on Blockonomi.

forklog.media The week in crypto: a new Fed chair and a $10m THORChain hack

Bitcoin held near $78,000; Kevin Warsh took the helm at the Fed; hackers drained $10m from THORChain; and other events of the week. Elevated inflation Bitcoin clung to key levels despite a bruising macro backdrop. Monday began on a positive note, with a rise to $82,000. The rally did not last. On Tuesday the coin retested the local high and then corrected. By Wednesday, May 13, the leading cryptocurrency had dropped to $78,000. The main catalyst was US inflation data. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.8% year on year; the monthly print in April added 0.6%. Against this backdrop, CryptoQuant contributor Amr Taha reported a near $1.25bn drop in open interest on major crypto exchanges. Source: CryptoQuant. The analyst argued that the higher CPI forced investors to close positions, avoid new ones and cut leverage. The US also released the core producer price index (Core PPI). The annual figure, like CPI, came in above forecasts — 5.2% versus the 4.3% expected. Overall, a confluence of factors — from exchange inflows to macro releases — weighed on bitcoin’s price. Analysts also noted a rise in average unrealised profits among bitcoin traders, up to 17%, last seen in March 2022. On Thursday the cryptocurrency made another attempt to break above $82,000, without success. By week’s end it consolidated around $78,000, a perceived support zone. Hourly chart of BTC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView. Over the past seven days bitcoin lost roughly 3%. Ethereum fell 6% and trades below $2200. Source: CoinMarketCap. Almost all top-10 altcoins by market value ended in the red. Only DOGE (+0.5%) and TRX (+1.3%) eked out gains. Spot bitcoin ETFs snapped a six-week run of inflows, posting $1bn of outflows. Source: SoSoValue. Ethereum-based funds saw $255m in outflows. Source: SoSoValue. The crypto fear and greed index slipped to 27, from 47 a week earlier. Source: Alternative.me. Total market capitalisation sits around $2.69 trillion. Bitcoin’s dominance is 58.3%, Ethereum’s 9.8%. A new Fed chair On May 15, bitcoin supporter Kevin Warsh replaced Jerome Powell as chair of the US Federal Reserve. The Senate confirmed the new head of the central bank. Warsh takes the oath during his confirmation as Fed chair. Source: The Washington Post. The vote was far from unanimous: 54 senators in favour, 45 against. Warsh will serve a four-year term as chair. The Senate also appointed him to the Fed’s Board of Governors for 14 years. He previously sat on the board from 2006 to 2011, and held senior roles at Morgan Stanley. The new chair is known for a crypto-friendly stance. He has called bitcoin “an important asset” that helps authorities assess the state of the economy. Filings show Warsh has invested in dYdX, Lighter, Polychain Capital and Dapper Labs. He also holds Solana and Optimism tokens. His main remit will be interest-rate policy. As Donald Trump’s nominee, Warsh is expected to take a softer line on monetary policy. Trump and the former Fed chair had repeatedly clashed over the issue. What to discuss with friends? Kelp and Aave began restoring assets after a hack. Michael Saylor revealed Strategy’s plan for bitcoin reserves. Circle raised $222m through ARC token sales. An OpenAI co-founder collected compromising material on Sam Altman for a year. The THORChain attack On May 15, cross-chain protocol THORChain suffered a hack. Losses were estimated at more than $10m. According to PeckShield, the attacker stole 36.75 BTC and roughly $7m in EVM tokens across the Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base networks. Source: X/PeckShield. On-chain sleuth ZachXBT was first to flag the suspicious outflows. The THORChain team later confirmed the breach. Developers paused the protocol, freezing trading, liquidity-pool operations and other “sensitive” actions. The attacker is thought to have exploited a flaw in the GG20 TSS threshold-signature scheme that leaked confidential key material from multisig participants. Over time the hacker amassed enough data to reconstruct a private key and execute unauthorised outbound transactions. THORChain said user funds were unaffected. The team continues to work on a full recovery plan and a network relaunch. Project representatives also warned about fake pages that purport to offer compensation. Following the hack, the native token RUNE plunged from $0.6 to $0.4. It has since recovered to $0.45. Hourly chart of RUNE/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView. This was not the project’s first such incident. In January 2025 the protocol froze the ThorFi lending platform amid rumours of insolvency. The $200m debt problem was ultimately resolved via new token issuance and restructuring. In September, hackers hacked the THORChain founder’s personal wallet. According to ZachXBT, North Korean groups were involved in the $1.2m attack. THORChain is also frequently used by criminals to launder funds after hacks, as cross-chain transactions are harder to trace. No more blind signing The Ethereum Foundation, together with wallet developers and cybersecurity firms, unveiled Clear Signing — a safeguard against attacks that exploit blind transaction signing. The initiative aims to standardise on-chain transaction descriptions and make them understandable to users. Source: Clear Signing. Clear Signing introduces several components: ERC-7730: an open format for transaction descriptions, proposed by Ledger in 2024; public registry: the platform clearsigning.org, where developers can publish smart-contract descriptions; verification system: independent experts will review and attest to the correctness of entries. When confirming transactions, wallets typically display technical data as a hash. Scammers exploit the poor UX to conceal malicious contracts. ERC-7730 introduces a “what you see is what you sign” format. It allows apps to provide clear, structured descriptions of on-chain actions. To implement the project, a dedicated descriptor registry has been created. The Ethereum Foundation will act as a neutral operator of this infrastructure, while independent experts will check the accuracy of descriptions via an attestation system. Also on ForkLog: 21Shares launched the first ETF on Hyperliquid. AI-driven inflation became a problem for tech giants. The Roaring Kitty account was hacked to dump the RKC token. Solana and Ethereum matched DEX trading volumes. Secondary AI share trading banned The two biggest AI start-ups — Anthropic and OpenAI — have banned secondary trading in their shares. Anthropic’s new policy states that any sale or transfer of securities without board approval is void: the buyer will not be recognised as a shareholder and will receive no rights. Its rival’s statement uses virtually identical wording: without written consent, a transfer of shares is invalid and has no economic value. Both companies also listed the same trading avenues: direct sales, special-purpose structures, tokenised stakes and forward contracts. Anthropic published a list of specifically blocked structures: Open Door Partners, Unicorns Exchange, Pachamama, Lionheart Ventures, Sydecar, Upmarket, Forge Global and Hiive. The last two are among the best-known platforms for secondary trading in private-company shares, and on Forge Global the start-up’s valuation had reached $1trn. Market reaction was swift. After the announcements, Anthropic and OpenAI tokens on the PreStocks blockchain platform fell from $1400 to $873 and from $2000 to $1080, respectively. By the weekend the tokenised securities had recovered slightly. Source: Coingecko. Source: Coingecko. The moves may create difficulties for some crypto platforms that launched investment products with exposure to private-company shares. Most are perpetual futures — derivatives that track the value of private firms on secondary markets but do not confer ownership of real assets. What else to read? We unpack how Palantir built the infrastructure for modern warfare and the ideology it promotes. How crypto ETFs changed the investment market, became a bridge to the digital world, and why direct indexing is called the next stage in the evolution of capital management.

blockonomi.com HBAR Eyes $0.103 Resistance as HIP-1261 Aims to Simplify Fee Structure for Enterprises

TLDR: HIP-1261 introduces a base-plus-extras fee model to make Hedera transaction costs easier to predict for enterprises. All Hedera fees are paid in HBAR, meaning more network usage directly converts to higher token demand over time. HBAR holds support between $0.078 and $0.088, with analysts watching $0.103 as the next key resistance level. A drop [...] The post HBAR Eyes $0.103 Resistance as HIP-1261 Aims to Simplify Fee Structure for Enterprises appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Massie vs. Gallrein: Prediction Markets Bet $5.5M on the Most Expensive US House Primary Ever

Prediction market traders have placed more than $5.5 million in combined volume on the Kentucky 4th Congressional District Republican primary, with challenger Ed Gallrein holding a narrow edge over seven-term incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Tuesday’s vote. Gallrein Pulls Ahead of Massie on Polymarket and Kalshi in Kentucky House Race On Polymarket, the KY-04 […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Price Could Resume Its Downward Trend As Realized Profit Climbs To 2022 Level

Based on its performance over the past month, the Bitcoin price seems to be fighting its way out of the bear market. However, the overall market structure has yet to completely shift from a downward to a positive trend. In fact, a recent on-chain analysis suggests that the premier cryptocurrency might have recently formed a […]

cryptopotato.com Ethereum Price Prediction: Is ETH Setting Up for a Drop to the $1.8K Zone?

Ethereum’s recent recovery phase has weakened considerably after repeated failures beneath the $2.4K major resistance level. The latest price action suggests bearish momentum is gradually building, while buyers struggle to maintain control above important support regions. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH has experienced a notable bearish rejection after multiple […]

news.bitcoin.com Big Dot Energy: Saylor Chart Puts Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Buy on Watch

Michael Saylor’s orange-dot chart renewed focus on another potential Strategy bitcoin buy disclosure after showing 818,869 BTC and reserve value near $64 billion. Traders closely watch these posts because similar charts have preceded past Strategy purchase updates. Saylor’s Orange Dot Post Puts Strategy’s BTC Scale in Focus Michael Saylor, Strategy’s executive chairman, put the company’s […]

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Resilience Above $76K Challenges Bear Case as ETF Inflows Hit All-Time High

TLDR: Bitcoin has gained 25% from recent lows despite rising yields and Middle East tensions signaling notable strength. Bitcoin ETFs reached a new all-time high in AUM and holders, reflecting sustained institutional accumulation over time. The Bitcoin-to-Gold RSI hit its lowest reading ever, with prior similar readings each preceding the start of a bull market. [...] The post Bitcoin Resilience Above $76K Challenges Bear Case as ETF Inflows Hit All-Time High appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptobriefing.com S&P 500 rally fueled by options trading and earnings surge as gamma squeeze drives index past 6,500

The gamma squeeze-driven rally may stabilize short-term volatility, but potential post-expiration risks could trigger heightened market fluctuations. The post S&P 500 rally fueled by options trading and earnings surge as gamma squeeze drives index past 6,500 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Justoken Tokenizes $2 Billion in Electricity on XRP Ledger, Driving Structural XRP Demand

TLDR: Justoken has tokenized over $2 billion in real electricity production as digital assets on the XRP Ledger. Every tokenized asset transaction on XRPL requires XRP for fees, generating constant and measurable network demand. New accounts and trust lines formed around tokenized energy assets lock XRP reserves, reducing circulating supply. XRP serves as a bridge [...] The post Justoken Tokenizes $2 Billion in Electricity on XRP Ledger, Driving Structural XRP Demand appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Crypto Confidence Surges As Italy’s Largest Bank Doubles Holdings In Q1

Ripple recently announced it would offer custody services to Intesa Sanpaolo — a deal that raised eyebrows when the Italian bank’s first-quarter filings showed it had quietly bought about $26 million worth of crypto through the Grayscale XRP Trust ETF in the same period. Related Reading: Crypto ATM Giant Bitcoin Depot Warns Of Possible Collapse […]

blockonomi.com AI Labs Ditch Models for Consultants as SaaS Market Loses $Billions in Value

TLDR: OpenAI raised $4B to launch a consulting firm competing directly with Deloitte, PwC, and Ernst & Young Anthropic countered with a $1.5B consulting venture backed by Blackstone and Goldman Sachs within weeks Goldman Sachs reports software P/E multiples fell to 20x, the lowest absolute reading recorded since 2014 88% of organizations running AI agents [...] The post AI Labs Ditch Models for Consultants as SaaS Market Loses $Billions in Value appeared first on Blockonomi.