XRP Ledger launched version 3.3.0, introducing 6 amendments for voting. The fixCleanup package delivers essential bug fixes for mainnet stability. The update cuts node RAM usage by over 15% and accelerates overall sync. The XRP Ledger ecosystem reached a key milestone as institutional momentum builds around its latest software release. ...
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MEXC July TradFi Trading Shifts Toward AI Storage as SNDK Futures Volume Surges More Than 15x Times
MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, August 13, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July TradFi trading data. Monthly trading volume in Stock and Index Futures increased by 64%, while the number of available instruments exceeded 285. Storage-related Futures volume rose by more than fivefold and accounted...
Bitmine’s ETH Staking Bet Now Covers 4.2% of Ethereum Supply
Bitmine now has 4.2% of Ethereum supply staked after adding $289.4 million. The company also bought $14.25 million in ETH, raising total holdings to 4.8%. Growing corporate staking could influence Ethereum’s supply and institutional demand. Bitmine has expanded its Ethereum treasury strategy, staking $289.4 million worth of ETH during the...
SEC Moves on Crypto Rules as CLARITY Act Hits Another Delay
The SEC set a meeting to build new crypto asset investment contract rules. Action follows Congress failing to pass the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act. SEC Chair Atkins said the agency is ready to enact rules without congressional action. The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced an open meeting to...
The XRP Rich List Reveals a Huge Gap Between Whales and Retail
Top wallets control over 43% of the total circulating XRP supply. Most retail accounts hold small amounts, under 0.1% of the supply combined. Centralized exchange wallets distort individual wealth statistics. New blockchain data shows an enormous wealth bifurcation in the Ledger community now. The XRP rich list is analysed by...
Riot’s $9.1B Anthropic Deal Could Change Bitcoin Mining Forever
Riot’s $9.1B Anthropic deal shifts power from Bitcoin mining to AI workloads. Riot allocates 191 MW in Texas, fully online for AI compute by June 2028. Two 5-year lease extensions could boost total contract value to $16.1B. Riot Platforms has signed a massive 20-year, $9.1 billion hosting deal with artificial...
Robinhood Launches 50+ Crypto Assets in the UK, Including XRP and BTC
Robinhood launched crypto trading in the UK, offering over 50 digital assets. The token lineup includes major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. Users can manage crypto alongside stocks, ISAs, and options in one unified app. Robinhood has officially opened up crypto trading for eligible retail and institutional investors in...
Ethereum Active Addresses Hit a 5-Month High. What’s Driving It?
Ethereum logged 989,500 active addresses in 24h, a peak since March. Santiment reports a surge in active wallets while ETH stays near $1,870. Robinhood Chain expansion fuels higher gas usage and app interactions. Ethereum logged 989,500 active addresses in 24 hours, its highest count since early March. The rapid growth...
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Stellar XLM Eyes Fresh Momentum as Institutions Rediscover Its Payment Edge
Stellar gains focus for fast payments, native USDC, Soroban smart contracts, and Sl8 Social wallet features built on XLM. Stellar is returning to market discussion as traders revisit payment-focused blockchain networks. Scopuly said XLM is appearing again across professional trading desks. The renewed focus is tied to Stellar’s long-running role...