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A notable on-chain event involving a transfer of 73 million XRP among five anonymous wallets has caused confusion in the XRP community. Valued at $151.3 million, experts suggest this may indicate a security protocol or liquidity routing by a large entity.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced a bipartisan bill aimed at resolving regulatory uncertainty for the digital asset industry, clarifying jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC. This legislation is part of a broader strategy to establish the U.S. as the "crypto capital of the world."

Karel Mercx argues that Bitcoin has failed as a hedge compared to Gold and Silver, which have reached new highs due to central bank policies. He suggests that the narrative around Bitcoin is broken, leading to a preference for physical assets over digital ones. Critics label his stance as "Bitcoin Derangement Syndrome," but he maintains he is not sidelined and acknowledges Bitcoin's past cycles.

Cardano's privacy token, Midnight (NIGHT), has experienced a significant price drop, falling 20% weekly to $0.068, despite a strong initial surge. As privacy tokens gain attention, Midnight's future remains uncertain, with potential developments planned for 2026.

Ripple's acquisition strategy gains strength with SBI Group's Yoshitaka Kitao supporting its vision of a comprehensive financial ecosystem. Investing $2.45 billion, Ripple aims to create a platform akin to Amazon for institutional finance, integrating XRP and RLUSD at multiple levels.

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XRP is currently experiencing quiet market activity and community speculation. Despite a price drop after a strong start in 2026, Ripple secured a U.K. EMI license and expanded collaborations, prompting discussions on XRP's visibility in the crypto space.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has shifted focus to Bitcoin Cash (BCH), highlighting its potential with a long-term breakout setup at $719.43. Currently trading at $655.58, a breakout could mark BCH's return to prominence, suggesting renewed interest in the coin.

Charles Hoskinson announced that XRP DeFi is imminent, with Cardano's Midnight enabling private smart contracts using ZK cryptography. By wrapping XRP onto Midnight, users can access DeFi applications while maintaining transaction privacy, potentially unlocking over $100 billion in idle XRP liquidity.