The XRP Ledger has reached nearly 12 million x402 payments as AI agents purchase computing, data, and other online services. Ripple’s engineering leadership describes expanding automated commerce as software buys computing, data, and emerging financial offerings.
Key Takeaways
RippleX’s head of engineering reported growth from 1 million to 10 million in under three months.
XRPL AI Hub data…
Bitcoin ownership represents a precaution against economic disruption in Robert Kiyosaki’s latest defense of financial preparedness. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author challenged the idea that anticipating trouble reflects pessimism, arguing that protecting wealth can coexist…
The XRP Ledger is targeting Oct. 9 for a Batch upgrade that could coordinate payments and asset transfers in one operation. A separate security amendment approaching activation would require server operators to update their software.
Key Takeaways
XRPL users could bundle up…
The couple revealed chilling details of an attack that took place in December, saying that a group of thieves forced their way into the home and stole hundreds of thousands of pounds in cryptocurrency after threatening to kill the pregnant woman and her unborn child with a knife.
Key Takeaways
Masked intruders reportedly tortured a UK couple, stealing hundreds of thousands in crypto under death…
Strategy’s bitcoin holdings underpin a business that raises capital and pays investors dollar dividends. Michael Saylor outlined how the company manages cash, financing costs, and different shareholder rights to sustain that income while pursuing bitcoin accumulation.
Key…
Crypto’s rally after a major legislative setback has an unexpected explanation, according to a new Bitwise analysis. Matt Hougan identifies four areas where the outcome created advantages, alongside one risk that could reverse them.
Key Takeaways
Hougan identifies…
Strategy’s bitcoin holdings are increasingly visible through blockchain tracking, with Arkham identifying approximately 78% of the company’s 847,666 bitcoin treasury. Its Oct. 1 update separates labeled wallets from assets tagged within Fidelity Custody.
Key Takeaways
Arkham attributes $40.28 billion in labeled bitcoin wallets to Strategy.
Another $15.5 billion is tagged within Fidelity…
Investors could gain access to a wider range of crypto strategies under an SEC proposal. The plan would update longstanding safekeeping requirements for investment advisers and regulated funds under federal securities laws.
Key Takeaways
Self-custody would require an…
Bitcoin’s October gains may depend on continued buying as higher Treasury yields compete for investors’ money, according to Bitfinex. Its outlook tracks 17 economic releases and recurring indicators, with inflation and the Federal Reserve decision taking priority.
Key…
XRP is valued at nearly 6% of bitcoin’s market capitalization, a level Grayscale cites as context for how far rival digital currencies can grow. Zcash rose from under 0.1% to about 1.5% of bitcoin’s value in a year, and the firm says it has not hit a valuation ceiling.
Key Takeaways
Grayscale counts 10 qualifying tokens alongside bitcoin in its sector.
XRP’s market value approaches 6% of…