Altman's testimony highlights the tension between collaborative AI development and individual control, impacting future AI governance debates.
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Binance's marketing shift reflects a broader industry trend towards cost-effective strategies, emphasizing product-led growth over high-profile campaigns.
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The South Korean bank announced plans for a won-pegged stablecoin, blockchain remittances and tokenized securities.
THORChain halted trading after security researchers flagged a suspected exploit spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain and Base.
The cross-chain liquidity protocol paused all trading and signing on Friday after an attacker drained roughly $10.8 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base.
Increased military actions by Israel in Lebanon may hinder diplomatic efforts and heighten regional tensions, impacting future peace prospects.
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Warsh's leadership may reshape U.S. monetary policy, impacting economic strategies and market expectations amid political dynamics.
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Rising ECB rates amid geopolitical tensions could trigger inflation control challenges, impacting eurozone growth and financial market stability.
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AI security talks between Trump and Xi highlight the urgent need for international cooperation to manage technological risks and economic tensions.
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XRP has been trading above $1.40 in recent days, with buyers still trying to push on momentum after the pullback from the May 10 high. The cryptocurrency’s price has not broken down, but it has also failed to confirm a stronger upside continuation. This leaves the 1-hour chart in an important position. However, the XRP count is still valid. The current wave count now depends on notable price levels, which include whether XRP can hold above support at $1.40 and avoid a break below the key $1.38 swing low. XRP Pullback From May 10 Still Looks Corrective Technical analysis of XRP’s price action on the 1-hour chart, which was posted by a crypto analyst on the social media platform X, shows that the decline from the May 10 high has not been random noise. The main argument in the analysis is that XRP’s decline from the May 10 high has unfolded as a three-wave move. This has unfolded in an ABC structure, not the kind of five-wave impulsive decline that would precede a trend reversal. According to Elliott Wave analysis, three-wave declines are corrective structures, especially when they develop inside a larger range and fail to take out the prior swing low. Related Reading: Is It Time To Sell? Bitcoin Price Enters Redistribution Phase That Previously Led To A 78% Crash The key swing low is currently around $1.38, and it is now the level holding the current wave count together. This level has also served as an important floor for XRP for the past 30 days, making it the structural base of the short-term setup. A sustained hold above $1.38 would keep the bullish wave count valid, while a break below it would weaken the case for another leg higher. XRP Price Chart. Source: @Morecryptoonl On X Price Levels To Watch Out For The first and most important level to watch is $1.38. This is the swing low holding the current wave count in place. Above that, the nearest support area is the Fibonacci levels between $1.40 and $1.42. These prices are important because they capture the internal B-wave support region. However, this is not the strongest support area, as B-waves can often move through Fibonacci levels before finding a proper reaction. Related Reading: Ripple CEO Reveals What It Would Mean For XRP Holders If The Company Went Public At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $1.47. On the upside, the first major resistance to watch is around $1.51, which is the same area XRP failed to sustain after the May 10 high. A daily close above this level would mean that the pullback has ended and that XRP is beginning another rally phase. After $1.51, the next levels to watch are around $1.59 and $1.67, before the larger projected C zone between $1.75 and $1.76 comes into view. These are all targets based on Elliott Wave counts of XRP’s price action. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin miner turned AI infrastructure operator secures one of the sector’s largest financings as investor demand drives multiple upsizes.
Romania's political instability highlights the rising influence of far-right parties in Europe, potentially reshaping future governance.
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U.S. terrorism judgment creditors seek a court order forcing Tether to turn over $344 million in frozen IRGC-linked USDT.
Increased scrutiny on Altman's investments could delay OpenAI's IPO, highlighting the need for transparent governance and conflict resolution.
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Copper's surge highlights persistent supply-side inflation pressures, influencing central bank policies and impacting risk asset markets.
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Heavy trading volume ahead of the ex-dividend date pushed STRC to its busiest session on record.
The Solana treasury firm generated $13 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 31, up 319% year over year.
The purchase makes Hana Financial the fourth-largest shareholder in Dunamu, following several crypto-related deals in the last two months, as it dives deeper into the digital assets sector.
The Clarity Act could reshape the digital asset landscape, impacting traditional banks and crypto platforms by redefining yield regulations.
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Inside a packed Senate hearing room on May 14, the air was heavy with the tension of a high-stakes jurisdictional brawl on the CLARITY Act. What was intended to be a routine legislative markup became a grueling “tick-tock” of procedural maneuvering, personal barbs, and a desperate search for a bipartisan middle ground. Ultimately, the bill […]
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The CFTC's decision fosters regulatory alignment, reducing compliance burdens for French firms and potentially enhancing transatlantic market fluidity.
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The Fed's bid for 10-year notes could shift capital flows, impacting borrowing costs and risk asset valuations, including cryptocurrencies.
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XRP’s largest holders have pushed their combined balances to the highest level in nearly eight years, according to on-chain analytics firm Santiment, as the token tests the upper end of a recent trading range near $1.50. Santiment said wallets holding at least 10 million XRP now control 45.83 billion tokens, valued at roughly $68.5 billion based on the price level referenced in its update. The firm described the move as a whale-led push, noting that those wallets now hold 68.5% of XRP’s supply. “XRP is teasing a $1.50 market value, and whale wallets are leading the charge,” Santiment wrote on X. “Wallets with at least 10M XRP now hold a combined 45.83B XRP tokens ($68.5B USD), the most they’ve held since May, 2018. This translates to 68.5% of the coin’s supply.” Why This Is A Crucial Moment For XRP Price The $1.50 area has drawn additional attention because it lines up with a key technical zone on the daily chart. Crypto analyst Cheds Trading described the move as an “XRP bounce into range peak on daily,” alongside a chart showing price pressing into the upper boundary of a multi-month consolidation range. This means the current move is not only about whale balance growth. XRP has rebounded from a lower support zone and is now trading into a region where prior rallies stalled. A decisive move through that area would change the near-term structure; failure there would reinforce the range that has contained the asset since the sharp sell-off earlier in the year. Related Reading: XRP Is Quietly Taking Over And These Are The Things That Investors Keep Missing Santiment’s broader wallet data adds another layer to the whale accumulation story. In a separate May 13 update, the firm said the XRP Ledger had reached an all-time high of 332,230 wallets holding at least 10,000 XRP. According to Santiment, that count has been in a consistent growth trend since June 2024. “The continued rise in XRP Ledger wallets holding at least 10,000 XRP is an important long-term signal because it shows that larger holders have kept accumulating even during periods of volatility and uncertainty,” Santiment wrote. “Historically, rising numbers of mid-to-large wallets suggest increasing conviction from investors who are less focused on short-term price swings and more interested in long-term positioning.” Santiment also highlighted the context behind the trend. XRP has spent much of 2026 trading below previous highs, meaning the rise in larger holder cohorts has occurred during periods when momentum was not uniformly supportive. The firm framed that as evidence of accumulation during weaker market conditions rather than a simple reaction to upside volatility. Related Reading: XRP Ledger Hits Record High In 10K+ Wallets As Larger Holders Accumulate There was one notable interruption. Santiment said the number of wallets holding at least 10,000 XRP dropped by more than 4,500 between February 6 and February 8. The firm said there was no confirmed XRP-specific event directly tied to that decline, but added that the timing “strongly suggests” it was connected to the broader crypto crash and liquidations on February 5. Since then, the growth in 10,000-plus XRP wallets has exceeded the pre-drop level, according to Santiment. That recovery is central to the bullish interpretation of the data: larger holders appear to have rebuilt and expanded their positions after the liquidation-driven reset. The immediate market question is whether whale accumulation can coincide with a clean break above the range peak near $1.50. Santiment’s data points to rising concentration among the largest wallets and continued growth in mid-to-large XRP holders. At press time, XRP traded at $1.469. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The EU's move to join the US-led tech alliance signals a strategic shift towards stronger transatlantic ties, impacting global tech dynamics.
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The Shiller cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio for U.S. stocks is nearing the 1999 peak seen during the dot-com bubble.
If approved, OKX would become the second global exchange to own a majority stake in a South Korean crypto platform, following Binance.
The incident underscores the urgent need for robust AI governance in banking to prevent internal mishandling of sensitive data.
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The significant funding for privacy-focused blockchains highlights growing institutional interest in secure, scalable digital finance solutions.
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Meta's AI integration in Threads could reshape information dissemination, impacting market dynamics and regulatory landscapes globally.
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QCI's revenue surge masks underlying financial challenges, highlighting the need for sustainable growth and efficient expense management.
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