XRP ETFs Hoard 1.18 Billion XRP as Ripple Readies a 1 Billion Unlock
Key TakeawaysSeven U.S. XRP ETFs hold 1,179.62M XRP, or 1.18% of supply, with Bitwise leading at 413.1M XRP.Sosovalue logged $75.59M of weekly inflows, yet net assets of $1.77B trail $1.79B of cumulative inflows.Ripple’s escrow window opens Oct. 1 with up to 1B XRP,...
Bitcoin eases into the week as traders watch BTC’s $85k resistance
Key takeaways Bitcoin traded below $83,000 on Monday after gaining more than 4% last week. Ethereum slipped below $2,700, while XRP consolidated around $1.500. BTC remains above its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day exponential moving averages. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP...
Zero-Knowledge Breakthrough Makes Bridge Hacks ‘Unviable’
Key TakeawaysAmericanfortress introduced ZK-POSP to link 1 wallet’s keys without exposing seed phrases.CEO Michal Pospieszalski noted ZK-POSP makes bridge hacks non-viable by requiring 1:1 user funds.An SDK integration into Metamask will process 1 automated proof in 3...
Scammers Launch Fake ETH L2 to Steal $2M From Crypto Traders
Key TakeawaysA fake GIWA Ethereum L2 chain drained 766 ETH (over $2M) from 1,335 users who bridged funds.Scammers deployed a complex fake chain with functioning bridges, initially deceiving DYORSWAP.DYORSWAP is investigating the scam and refunding users, but faces...
Painting Roofs White Cut AC Use in a Philadelphia Pilot of 340 Homes
Key TakeawaysPhiladelphia’s ECA coated 340 homes, cutting indoor temperatures by 4 to 5°F.ECA’s pilot reduced air-conditioning demand by 560 kWh annually per home, easing household energy costs.Philadelphia’s findings support wider adoption, though reflective roofs...
Kazakhstan Turns to Flare Gas to Power Crypto Mining Revival
Key TakeawaysKazakhstan allows miners to use flared gas, tapping up to 1.3TWh of cheap power for crypto operations.Oil companies can sell waste gas to miners, avoiding millions in disposal fees across 60 fields.A new legal framework will regulate the market, boosting...
‘A Billion Deaths’: Bill Gates Says AI Could Drive Deadly Events
Key TakeawaysGates says AI crossed dangerous biological and cyberattack thresholds this year.He says a kill switch needs monitoring and records to help prevent harm.He sees an AI agreement with China as harder than nuclear negotiations. Bill Gates Warns of...
Waiting for a 30% Bitcoin Dip Backfired in 61% of Tested Cases
Key TakeawaysLivingston tested buying after pullbacks from 216 bitcoin highs.A 30% decline took a median 134 days to arrive.In 61% of cases, the modeled purchase cost more than buying at the earlier high. Why a Bitcoin Crash Still Led to a Higher Purchase Price A...
Robert Kiyosaki Questions US Financial Future Amid Crash Predictions
Key TakeawaysKiyosaki’s latest post asks a question rather than making a new forecast.His broader scenario extends from a market crash to possible bank runs.Kiyosaki predicts a financial crisis could drive bitcoin and gold prices much higher. A Weather Question...
Michael Saylor Wants Tokens to Fund 10 Million New Companies
Key TakeawaysSaylor wants to enable 10 million new companies to raise capital.He says digital tokens could reduce the cost and delay of fundraising.A separate SEC proposal would create tailored crypto offering exemptions. Saylor Ties AI Growth to a 10 Million Company...