Author: Mawira Samuel Kimani

Ripple minted 9.9 million RLUSD on Ethereum after weeks of burns, signaling a shift in supply dynamics as RLUSD reserves exceed circulating supply.

Thailand tightens crypto ownership oversight while expanding regulated access, targeting undisclosed funders and introducing Bitcoin derivatives and exchange-traded products.

Bitcoin shows a shift toward institutional accumulation, with long-term holders returning to buying as price volatility persists. A notable rise in LTH supply suggests potential for future growth amid ongoing market uncertainty.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $471.3 million in inflows on Monday, led by BlackRock and Fidelity, as Ethereum products also gained investor interest.

Grayscale urges early quantum-resistant upgrades after Google’s warning, highlighting XRPL and Solana’s post-quantum efforts while weighing security against scalability.

Vitalik Buterin promotes local-first AI to reduce cloud exposure and bolster on-device security, arguing for reduced reliance on remote processing and outlining risks posed by autonomous AI agents.

XRP shows renewed strength as accumulation and rising activity support expectations of a breakout, with price near $1.30 and growing long exposure.

Economist Peter Schiff warns that Strategy’s STRC promotion could invite lawsuits if market conditions turn, as Bitcoin exposure raises questions about risk and long-term sustainability.

Circle expands its Canton Network role with a private USDCx settlement layer, enabling private, atomic transactions for institutions.

BitMine outpaced Strategy in weekly Ethereum buying, pushing its Ethereum treasury toward $10 billion while expanding staking and signaling rising institutional demand.