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Strong ETF inflows, institutional accumulation, and a favorable macro backdrop after softer CPI data boosted the rally.
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A consortium including Bank of America, Citadel Securities, and DTCC completed a weekend US Treasury repo with atomic on-chain settlement using USDC on the Canton Network.
Leveraged futures ETFs and staking rewards drive Solana and XRP to the forefront of regulated investment markets.
The main reasons are likely lack of institutional interest and the complicated structure which the ETF is based on, analysts weigh in.
Safety Shot cited BONK's Solana blockchain foundation as a key factor in the treasury decision.
Bitcoin bounces back with $206 million inflow as Trump's crypto-friendly 401(k) policy takes effect.
The legal certainty from Ripple's SEC settlement sparks speculation of a potential BlackRock XRP ETF project.
Rail's integration positions Ripple to capture 10% of the global stablecoin B2B payments market by 2025.
Japan may greenlight XRP ETF before US as SBI and Franklin make their move.