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Why RWA Tokenization and Onchain Credit Could Boost XRP Demand

October 19, 2026
Despite XRP’s sharp decline from its mid-2025 peak, institutional adoption and developer activity on the XRP Ledger remain resilient. Odelia Torteman, head of digital assets at XRPL Commons, argues that expanding enterprise use, real-world asset tokenization and upcoming lending features could generate sustainable demand for XRP. Key Takeaways XRPL Commons’ Odelia Torteman cited $2B RLUSD…
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10 best places to see the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain

October 19, 2026
Spain is one of the easiest places in the world to experience the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027. The so-called “eclipse of the century” first makes landfall in Andalucía, where totality will last up to 4 minutes and 40 seconds during mid-morning, with the…
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'Let's all choose to make tomorrow better', Artemis II astronauts honored with Stephen Hawking Medal at Starmus

October 19, 2026
TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS — The Artemis II astronauts may have traveled hundreds of thousands of miles away from Earth to the moon, but they made sure the rest of us didn’t miss out on the adventure. Now, their efforts to bring the wonders of space exploration back down to Earth have earned them one of science communication’s most prestigious honors: the Stephen Hawking Medal. NASA…
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NewsPhotography

A woman laughs behind glass, rainbows arc through a sprinkler and a marching band waits by the sea: Alex Webb’s camera photographs an America that's busy, bright and connected

October 19, 2026
Street photographers are taught to simplify. Find a clearly identified subject, moment or scene amidst the chaos of city life. Focus in on it, and minimise the visual clutter. Wait for the decisive moment, then pull the trigger. Alex Webb, though, does the opposite. His images are dense and layered. There’s no obvious focal point, which prompts you to keep looking at every nook and cranny.
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DefenseNews

What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military version of Starlink?

October 19, 2026
Ukraine said on Wednesday that Elon Musk’s SpaceX had restricted “military-grade” Starlink services, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defenses. The complaint has drawn renewed attention to the distinction between Starlink, SpaceX’s commercial satellite internet service, and Starshield, a military version developed for the Pentagon. While Musk has said the two systems are…
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