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04/30/2026 07:30 PM

Analyst Says XRP Fundamentals Are Accelerating, What Does This Mean?

The XRP price has been on a steady decline for months, reflecting weak structure and underlying negative sentiment. Even as its price action remains muted, a crypto analyst has announced that XRP’s fundamentals are accelerating. According to the analyst, XRP is currently centered around several bullish developments that strengthen its underlying outlook. He believes that […]
04/30/2026 06:00 PM

Bitcoin Whales Take Bearish Stance With Rising Short Positions, Another Sharp Pullback Ahead?

Bitcoin has not entirely lost its newfound upside momentum despite a pullback to the $75,000 price level. However, traders appear to be gradually switching into a bearish stance on BTC as evidenced by growing short positions around the leading cryptocurrency asset, particularly among seasoned investors. Large Players Are Increasingly Shorting Bitcoin While the Bitcoin price […]
04/30/2026 04:30 PM

Who Moved 1.1 Billion XRP And Where Are They Headed?

Sometimes, on-chain data speaks loudly enough that traders stop to pay attention. That is precisely what happened this week, when analyst Ali Martinez pointed to an interesting trend in XRP whale behavior. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that 1.10 billion XRP were moved by whale accounts over the past week, using Santiment data to show […]
04/30/2026 03:00 PM

Ripple Is Expanding Again: What The New XRP Escrow Service Means For Holders

XRP Ledger (XRPL) validator Vet has revealed a new upgrade that could soon launch on the network as Ripple continues to expand. Specifically, he highlighted the new escrow service and what it could mean for token holders.  XRPL Validator Spotlights New XRP Escrow Service as Ripple Expands In an X post, Vet stated that “XRP […]
04/30/2026 01:30 PM

Ripple Opens New Dubai HQ As Middle East Demand Surges

Ripple has opened a new Middle East and Africa regional headquarters in Dubai’s International Financial Centre, expanding its UAE footprint as demand for regulated blockchain-based payments and custody infrastructure grows across the region. The move gives Ripple capacity to double the size of its existing local operations, according to the company, and comes as the […]
04/30/2026 10:30 AM

Meta Picks Solana And Polygon For Creator Stablecoin Payouts

Meta has begun rolling out USDC payouts for select creators in Colombia and the Philippines, marking the company’s most concrete return to crypto payments since the collapse of its Libra and Diem ambitions. The feature uses Solana and Polygon as supported blockchain rails, putting two major public networks inside a creator-payment flow run through Meta’s […]
04/30/2026 09:00 AM

South Korea Ramps Up 2027 Crypto Tax Prep Amid Abolition Calls

South Korea’s tax authority has begun preparations to implement its 20-22% tax on crypto income starting next year, fast-tracking the development of a tax base and tracking system to end years of delays for the Income Tax Act. Related Reading: Japan Regulators Target Crypto Deals In Real Estate With New Guidance NTS Begins 2027 Crypto […]
04/30/2026 08:00 AM

Celsius Founder Lands $10 Million FTC Settlement—And A Crypto Ban For Life

Alex Mashinsky, the founder of the crypto lender Celsius, has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The high-profile case stems from allegations that Mashinsky and Celsius violated multiple areas of federal law, including claims tied to securities and commodities rules. Celsius Founder’s New Limits Under the terms described in the FTC’s latest filing, […]

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