The XRP Ledger is moving through another important update process, and this one is not only about adding new features. Version 3.2.0 is now in development, according to XRPL validator Vet, who said the update is meant to further strengthen the foundation that XRP runs on. The upcoming XRP Ledger update is less about short-term price hype and more about what it says about the network’s direction, following the recent activation of version 3.1.3 in early May. XRP Ledger Version 3.2.0 Is Coming XRP Ledger version 3.1.3 is now active,…
Day: May 26, 2026
Bitcoin treasury Strive buys $85.4M to beat Coinbase
Strive Bitcoin treasury holdings reached 16,500 BTC after an $85.4 million buy that leapfrogged both Coinbase and Riot Platforms. Summary Strive (NASDAQ: ASST) disclosed via 8-K on May 26 that it purchased 1,109 Bitcoin for $85.4 million at an average of $76,988 per coin between May 19 and May 22. The purchase pushes Strive past Coinbase’s 16,492 BTC and Riot’s 15,680 BTC holdings, making it the seventh-largest public corporate Bitcoin holder per BitcoinTreasuries data. Strive reported a 23.4% year-to-date Bitcoin yield and an amplification ratio of 45.2%, funding purchases through…
Viral! Pria Klaim Berhasil Buka Bitcoin Rp7 Miliar Pakai Bantuan AI
▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Seorang pengguna di platform X mengaku berhasil kembali mengakses akun blockchain miliknya yang terkunci setelah lama lupa password. Dalam ceritanya, akun tersebut berisi 5 Bitcoin yang dibeli lebih dari 10 tahun lalu. Jika dikonversi, nilainya kini mencapai sekitar 400 ribu dolar AS atau setara Rp7 miliar. Sebelumnya, ia mengaku sudah mencoba berbagai cara untuk memulihkan akses, mulai dari menebak password hingga menggunakan jasa recovery profesional, namun tidak membuahkan hasil. Ia kemudian mencoba memasukkan data dari laptopnya ke sistem AI Claude untuk membantu…
UK Authorities Sanction HTX Crypto Exchange, Citing Support for Russia
The UK government has added cryptocurrency exchange HTX to its list of sanctioned entities over its support of Russia. On Tuesday, UK authorities said that there were “reasonable grounds to suspect” HTX, formerly Huobi Global, has been supporting Russia’s government through financial services and funds facilitated by the A7 Limited Liability Company and Garantex, other sanctioned entities. The crypto exchange, headquartered in Panama, was the latest to be named as part of a crackdown on entities “exploited by Russia to circumvent UK sanctions.” “If the Kremlin thinks it can evade…
MARKETS in the MORNING, 4/29/2026, BTC $77,100, XRP $1.38, Gold $4,559, RTY 2,761, DXY 98
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TeraWulf Buys entucky Site for 1 GW AI Data Center Expansion
Bitcoin miner TeraWulf has acquired a large data center development site in the US state of Kentucky, adding significant capacity to its artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) business as miners continue diversifying beyond Bitcoin. TeraWulf said Tuesday the site could eventually support more than 1 gigawatt of AI and HPC capacity. The company expects the first 500 megawatts to come online in 2028, with another 500 megawatts targeted by 2030. The site includes planned grid infrastructure and long-term power agreements, underscoring TeraWulf’s ongoing shift toward AI and HPC hosting…
Pundit Points Out Major Mistake Being Made With The XRP Pricing
A crypto analyst has identified a mistake in XRP’s current pricing, highlighting how its low price does not reflect its true value. According to the expert, XRP at $2 suggests the market still views the third-largest cryptocurrency as a speculative asset without real growth drivers. He noted that once XRP starts being used to move value globally, its price would appreciate to reflect its real valuation, potentially pushing the cryptocurrency into the four- to five-digit range. Analyst Calls XRP at Single-Digit Valuations A Mistake According to BarriC, a crypto market…
Major Blackrock Eth ETF News
▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Ethereum is showing strong bullish signals, with analysts predicting a major rebound after a technical bottom, supported by its history of massive long-term returns outperforming Bitcoin and other assets. At the same time, institutional adoption is accelerating—highlighted by BlackRock’s Ethereum staking ETF and Ethereum’s dominance in tokenized assets and total value locked. Growing stablecoin activity and major financial players like Coinbase and Amundi further reinforce Ethereum’s role as the leading infrastructure for tokenization and institutional crypto adoption. Timestamps 00:00 Ethereum fundamentalswith institutional…
Spanish Authorities Order Polymarket and Kalshi Blocked over Gambling Laws
Spain’s gambling regulator blocked local users from Polymarket and Kalshi “as a precautionary measure” as authorities there address allegations the prediction markets platforms were in violation of gambling laws. On Tuesday, Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) said the country’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption, and Agenda 2030 had opened legal proceedings against the two companies, as they appeared to be operating without necessary licensing. The DGOJ issued an order blocking Spanish users from Kalshi and Polymarket until the proceedings were resolved, expected in three to four…
Bitcoin Spikes to $78,000 in Short Squeeze While US Stocks Hit New Highs
Bitcoin (BTC) saw flash volatility around Tuesday’s Wall Street open as US-Iran nerves rocked risk assets. Key points: Bitcoin briefly taps $78,000 as volatility returns to markets at the Wall Street open. US stocks hit new all-time highs, while crypto continues to underperform. Positive funding rates spark fresh warnings over Bitcoin’s immediate outlook. Bitcoin neutralizes longs and shorts in volatile moves Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD hitting $78,000 — its highest since Thursday — before abruptly heading lower. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView In doing so, the pair liquidated both short…