Despite the majority of nodes still operating on v3.1.3, roughly 61% of XRPL validators running on rippled versions have adopted the new upgrade. Over three weeks ago, the Ripple team launched a new software update for the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Although the infrastructure upgrade (v3.2.0) has been running for close to a month now,
The XRP Ledger has surpassed 1 million AI-driven payments through the x402 protocol as Ripple-backed t54.ai has launched a dedicated AI Hub for developers, payment services, and autonomous agents building on the network. Summary XRP Ledger has surpassed 1 million AI-powered payments through the x402 protocol. Ripple-backed t54.ai has launched the XRPL AI Hub for
Circle stock has remained under pressure ahead of the July 18 deadline for U.S. regulators to publish implementation rules for the GENIUS Act, while technical indicators continue to point to downside risks for CRCL shares. Summary U.S. regulators must publish GENIUS Act implementation rules by July 18, putting Circle and stablecoin issuers in focus. CRCL
The Federal Reserve has warned that strong artificial intelligence-related demand could keep inflation elevated, while market pricing for a U.S. interest rate hike this year has climbed above 59%. Summary Fed minutes identified AI demand, tariffs, and Middle East tensions as potential drivers of persistent inflation. Most Fed officials said higher rates may be needed
A proposed safe harbor could give early crypto projects more flexibility while building tokenized products. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched its 2026 Regulatory Agenda. Meant to ease compliance rules for crypto companies and offer regulatory safeguards for transactions on the blockchain, the agenda includes 38 proposed rules, with key initiatives
The European Union has begun preparing changes to its Markets in Crypto-Assets framework after the United States enacted the GENIUS Act, with regulators expected to review stablecoin rules and other digital asset provisions from 2027. Summary The EU is preparing to revise MiCA after the U.S. GENIUS Act changed the global stablecoin regulatory landscape. Officials
Hoskinson argues Cardano’s years of research deserve recognition as Ethereum explores similar technical approaches. Charles Hoskinson has accused Ethereum of adopting ideas pioneered by Cardano without acknowledgment. The Cardano co-founder made the claim following a proposal by Ethereum researcher Toni Wahrstätter to bring native UTXOs to the network as a way of cutting long-term
More than $500 billion has been wiped from U.S. stock markets after President Donald Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire effectively over and warned that Washington could launch fresh military action against Iran. Summary Donald Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over and warned fresh military action against Iran could follow. More than $500 billion was erased
One of the major drivers of this underperformance is the low liquidity despite thousands of coins being created and added to the market daily. The bear cycle is heavily affecting altcoins as expected. With bitcoin (BTC) struggling to remain above $60,000, this group of cryptocurrencies is having it worse. A report from the market
Flash loans let anyone borrow tens of millions of dollars with no collateral, no credit check, and no identity, on one condition: the loan must be repaid within the same transaction that created it. This guide explains how that is even possible, what flash loans are legitimately used for, how attackers weaponize them, and why