The Ethereum Foundation's clarification highlights the importance of transparency and trust in managing digital assets to maintain investor confidence.
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Securitize President Michael Sonnenshein discusses the rise of tokenized securities and the impact of shifting regulatory attitudes.
ICP posts 5% swing before consolidating, after security concerns gripped the ecosystem.
Despite the price decline, whale accumulation of PEPE continued, with the top addresses on Ethereum increasing their holdings by 1.5% in the last 30 days.
Some argue the "circular-economy optics" of some digital asset treasury deals raise ethical concerns all too familiar in crypto.
Ripple chief technology officer (CTO) David “JoelKatz” Schwartz used a late-Wednesday post on X to frame a surge of payments and stablecoin companies launching their own base-layer networks as validation of blockchain’s role in finance—and to restate how the XRP Ledger’s design differs from the new entrants. “We’ve been seeing more and more players in the payments and stablecoins space launch their own blockchains. To me, that’s a clear sign the market sees blockchain as core financial infrastructure — something we’ve believed in and have been building toward on the XRP Ledger for over 13 years,” he wrote, adding, “Launching a blockchain is hard. Building an ecosystem with developers, liquidity, trust, and real-world usage is even harder.” Competition For Ripple And The XRP Ledger? Schwartz situated XRPL’s posture in the long-running debate over network governance. “Some blockchains are built with permissioned validator sets controlled by one entity or a small group. This can provide control and compliance for specific, closed-network scenarios, but it limits reach, resilience, and the ability for anyone to contribute to securing and growing the network,” he wrote. Related Reading: XRP Ruling Sends Shockwaves Through The Financial System “As many of you know, the XRPL is public and permissionless at its core, with optional permissioned features for regulated use cases.” He argued that the ledger’s open base “makes it adaptable, interoperable, and well-positioned to serve as critical infrastructure for the world’s financial system — connecting assets, markets, and participants seamlessly across borders.” The remarks arrive as two US fintech heavyweights move into L1 territory. Circle this week unveiled Arc, an EVM-compatible Layer-1 it says is “purpose-built for stablecoin finance,” with dollar-denominated fees (USDC as native gas), opt-in privacy, a built-in RFQ-style FX engine, and “deterministic sub-second settlement finality” via the Malachite consensus engine. Circle says Arc will enter private testnet in the coming weeks, target public testnet in the fall, and a mainnet beta in 2026. Separately, Stripe is developing Tempo, a high-performance, payments-focused L1 being built in partnership with crypto VC firm Paradigm. Tempo is designed to run code compatible with Ethereum, is currently in stealth with a small team, and it remains unclear whether it will have a native token. Schwartz also highlighted specific XRPL design choices he sees as aligned with financial-grade settlement. “It’s encouraging to see some newer chains adopt design choices that have long been part of the XRPL’s architecture, like deterministic finality … It shows there’s growing alignment in the industry on the importance of predictable, reliable settlement for financial applications without expensive validation,” he wrote. He reiterated that XRPL fees are meant to stay “low and predictable, just fractions of a cent, without a separate gas token,” noting that “every transaction on the XRPL uses/burns XRP.” XRPL’s technical documentation specifies that each transaction destroys a small amount of XRP as an anti-spam fee, and describes consensus rules aimed at deterministic ordering and finality. Related Reading: XRP Double-Bottom Breakout Sets Sights On $34, Predicts Analyst Where Schwartz drew a line was on governance flexibility. He acknowledged that permissioned validator sets can make sense for “specific, closed-network scenarios,” but underscored XRPL’s approach: a public, permissionless core with opt-in controls for compliance needs. The ledger’s native features include Authorized Trust Lines, Deposit Authorization/Preauthorization, and issuer-level freeze tooling for issued assets—not for XRP itself—allowing regulated token issuers to gate or police flows without converting the entire network into a walled garden. XRPL’s own FAQ emphasizes that it is a decentralized, public blockchain where changes require supermajority validator approval. The strategic contrast with the new fintech chains is already visible. Arc explicitly centers USDC—making fees dollar-denominated and embedding Circle’s payments stack—whereas XRPL retains XRP for fees and settlement while supporting issued assets through trust-line mechanics. If Tempo proceeds as reported, Stripe would be pursuing an Ethereum-compatible L1 optimized for predictable payments performance, potentially mirroring Arc’s enterprise-centric pitch but with a broader merchant-services integration surface. Schwartz closed on a deliberately expansive note about the competitive set: “Looking forward to the next phase of XRPL innovations, bringing more programmability, compliance-grade capabilities, and deeper liquidity for institutional use,” he wrote—before welcoming rivals: “And to those just getting started… Welcome to the party! The crypto tent is only getting bigger.” At press time, XRP traded at $3.23. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Sentora's report warns that corporate adoption of bitcoin as a treasury asset is akin to playing 'balance sheet roulette.'
Ethereum price continues its bullish momentum with another 5% jump, pushing the price to new short-term highs and putting approximately $2 billion in short positions at risk of liquidation. Market optimism is fueled by rising institutional interest, increased network activity, and growing anticipation around Ethereum’s upcoming upgrades. Traders are closely watching key resistance levels, while …
The agreements lock in approximately $3.7 billion in contracted revenue, with potential to rise to $8.7 billion if two five-year extension options are exercised.
Japanese company Metaplanet has surged to become the 6th largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, now owning 18,113 BTC. This milestone pushes Metaplanet ahead of Trump Media in the rankings. Valued at over $1.21 billion, their growing Bitcoin treasury reflects aggressive accumulation and a strong commitment to digital assets. Metaplanet’s bold move underscores Japan’s expanding influence …
The recent August rally in the TRON price has drawn fresh attention in the crypto market. Unlike the unsustainable December 2024 rally, this upswing appears broader and steadier, which has been supported via an ascending trendline. Currently, the TRON price today sits at $0.3685, around 18% below its all-time high (ATH) of $0.44, with a …
The largest banking association in the U.S. urged senators to close alleged gaps in a stablecoin bill signed by President Trump last month.
Crypto exchange Gemini has launched a self-custody wallet and an onchain trading portal as its centralized exchange volumes remain comparatively low.
Bitcoin and Ethereum may be near their all-time highs, but according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, the real fireworks could still be ahead. In a memo to clients, Hougan listed four major developments he says the market hasn’t fully priced in – each with the potential to push prices much higher. “Markets don’t rise on …
After Pi Network’s token slipped below $1 and set a new all-time low, the community has been buzzing with one big question, where is Pi coin headed next? For weeks, PI has been moving sideways with little excitement. But now, seasoned crypto traders have spotted a bullish chart pattern that could be the spark for …
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 14, 2025
Ethereum is being called the “biggest macro trade” for the next 10 to 15 years, and the prediction comes from none other than market research firm Fundstrat. Thomas Lee, the firm’s chief information officer, believes Ethereum’s role will grow massively as artificial intelligence drives a token economy on blockchain and Wall Street shifts more of …
After an incredible rally that has put Ethereum on the path to possible new all-time highs, the altcoin is now facing something that could hinder its newfound path. This comes down to a CME gap that had formed on its way up, and historically, CME gaps tend to be filled before there is a bullish continuation. In this case, the CME gap is sitting almost 15% below its current price, and could mean that ETH is in for a crash. The CME Gap Waiting At $4,080 A crypto analyst has pointed out that the Ethereum price could be facing heavy resistance after rallying to levels not seen since 2021. There is also the formation of a CME gap that threatens to drag the price back down before the bullish rally can continue. Related Reading: Analyst Says What Happened With Bitcoin Is About To Happen With XRP The first of these is the resistance that is currently forming at around the $4,868 zone. This is the previous all-time high levels, so naturally, bears are beginning to mount pressure at this point that could ultimately lead to a price rejection. There is also a potential reversal zone skirting around the $4,680 area as well. The CME Gap is sitting very low at the $4,185-$4,080, suggesting that the price could retrace to this level to close the gap. If this happens, then late long positions could be trapped as the correction plays out, before reversing toward its all-time high levels once more. Interestingly, the analyst also points out the fact that the Ethereum price seems to be playing out the Elliot Wave Theory. According to the analysis, Ethereum is actually playing out a microwave 5 in the meantime. What this suggests is that the current uptrend is only the start, and that the main Wave 5 is yet to begin. Related Reading: 4-Year Cycle Says Dogecoin Price Will Reach $1, Here’s Why Using the Elliot Wave Theory, Wave 5 is expected to be the final wave before the bear market. However, it is a major wave that has historically led to new all-time highs. If the bullish momentum does continue, then Ethereum could end up crossing the $5,000 level in quick succession. There is also the possibility of a deeper correction if bulls fail to maintain control above $4,000. The analyst points out that another CME gap is left to be filled as low as $3,417-$3,461. But if the price is able to cross toward $4,800, this would be invalidated. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Futures still imply high odds of a Fed rate cut, even after a surprisingly high inflation reading preceding $1 billion in crypto liquidations.
The Japanese yen jumped against the dollar and Bitcoin after the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented on Japan’s inflation problem and rate cut policy. “The Japanese have an inflation problem. They are behind the curve, so they are going to be hiking, and they need to get their inflation problem under control,” Bessent said …
USCF (United States Commodity Funds) has filed for an innovative “Oil Plus Bitcoin ETF.” The initiative is drafted to provide investors with 100% exposure to crude oil and 100% exposure to Bitcoin in a single ETF fund. USCF Files for Oil Plus Bitcoin ETF The investment management company, focusing on commodity-based exchange-traded products (ETPs), including …
Binance Coin (BNB) price soars to a new all-time high, signaling renewed strength in the crypto market. Rising trading volumes and expanding adoption across the Binance ecosystem—from Smart Chain to Binance Pay—are driving momentum toward the $1,000 mark. Analysts highlight that this rally reflects growing investor confidence and a broader market upswing, positioning BNB as …
Over 15 billion ADA has not moved for a year, signaling holder confidence as “altcoin season” momentum builds and Cardano price rises to multimonth highs.
Bessent reiterated that the government would not sell bitcoin currently in the reserve, valuing it at $15 to $20 billion.
US-listed spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched another historic performance on Aug. 13, attracting more than $729 million in daily inflows. This marks the nine funds seventh consecutive day of positive flows and their second-largest single-day haul since launching last year. Notably, the achievement comes just two days after the Aug. 11 record, when inflows […]
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Coinbase lost $300,000 in token fees after mistakenly approving assets to a 0x swapper contract, enabling an MEV bot to drain its corporate wallet.
Bitcoin technical indicators are starting to show some signs of BTC price overheating, but onchain data suggests otherwise.
Coinbase completed its acquisition of Deribit, positioning it as the global leader in crypto derivatives by open interest and options volume.
Turkey’s BtcTurk suspended crypto deposits and withdrawals after security firm Cyvers detected $48 million in suspicious outflows tied to its hot wallets.
Spot Ether ETFs printed the second-largest daily inflows on record at $729 million on Wednesday, following the record $1.02 billion that poured into ETH funds on Monday.