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U.S. regulators on Feb. 6, 2026 approved a national bank charter for Erebor Bank, marking the first newly created national bank charter granted during President Trump’s second term. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) authorized Erebor to operate nationwide. Erebor launched with roughly $635 million in initial capital and is backed by prominent tech investors including Palmer Luckey, Joe Lonsdale and Peter Thiel. The bank targets startups, venture-backed firms and high-net-worth clients, aiming to fill a services gap that widened after Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 collapse. The approval follows a broader regulatory trend since December 2025 in which crypto firms have pursued and received national trust or bank charters: Circle and Ripple moved to create national banks for stablecoin and payment services, while Fidelity Digital Assets, Paxos and BitGo converted state trust charters into national charters. Another applicant, World Liberty Financial (linked to Trump family members), has a pending national trust application connected to a USD-pegged stablecoin. For traders, the Erebor charter signals increasing federal integration of crypto services into regulated banking infrastructure. Potential near-term impacts include improved fiat on-ramps, expanded lending channels and greater institutional confidence for regulated digital-asset services. Monitor updates on product rollouts, stablecoin custody or issuance plans, and lending programs — any operational announcements could affect stablecoin liquidity and institutional flows. Primary keywords: Erebor Bank, national bank charter, OCC approval, crypto banking, stablecoins.

Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, plans to roll out crypto-backed loans to corporate clients after a late-2025 pilot that accepted self-mined tokens from miner Intelion Data as collateral. The bank is finalising custody infrastructure (including Rutoken hardware) and internal lending methodology to extend lending beyond mining firms to any company holding digital assets. Sberbank says it is coordinating closely with the Central Bank of Russia as regulators aim to complete detailed digital-asset legislation by July 1, 2026. Rival Sovcombank launched Bitcoin-backed loans for individuals and businesses on Feb 5, 2026, and Sberbank issued 231 billion rubles in Digital Financial Assets in January 2026, signalling growing institutional engagement. Traders should note that these moves could broaden institutional access to crypto finance, lower custody frictions for corporates, and increase onshore demand for major tokens used as collateral. However, wider adoption hinges on regulatory clarity and legal tools (including draft crypto-seizure rules in criminal proceedings), so market reactions may be cautious until the regulatory framework is finalised.

Trump Mobile’s Trump T1 smartphone, first announced in June last year, remains unreleased after an eight-month delay. Company executives told The Verge the device will still launch but with design and spec changes: the T1 logo may be removed while the American flag motif and gold color will remain. Screen and camera specs are being upgraded. To reflect “improved quality,” the price will increase — early backers who paid a $100 deposit will be asked to pay a $499 balance, while later buyers face a higher price capped under $1,000. The firm retracted earlier claims of full US manufacturing; it now says final assembly will occur in the United States but most production steps will take place abroad. No specific overseas locations were disclosed. This update may affect consumer expectations and marketing for the Trump-branded device and could influence retail demand and resale market pricing when the phone eventually ships.

Strategy (MicroStrategy) posted a $12.4 billion net loss in fiscal Q4 after recording $17.4 billion in unrealized asset fair value declines. The company holds $2.25 billion in cash, which management says covers interest and dividends and removes immediate liquidation pressure. However, co-founder Michael Saylor signaled a policy shift on the earnings call by stating that selling Bitcoin is "an option," abandoning his prior strict "buy-and-hold" posture. At least one investor warned this could trigger preemptive selling by the market. The report underscores significant mark-to-market volatility for large corporate BTC holders and raises questions about potential future supply from institutional holders.

A prominent XRP commentator, Stellar Rippler, has warned holders to withdraw XRP from centralized exchanges immediately, citing recent brief platform outages, counterparty risk and concerns about Ripple’s escrow structure and possible institutional dealings. The article frames the alert within wider market anxiety after early‑2026 volatility and exchange interruptions that rekindled fears over withdrawal restrictions and loss of private‑key control. It notes Ripple’s public position that escrowed XRP cannot enter circulation before scheduled releases, though private transfers of ownership could occur—fueling debate between supporters, who say escrow preserves predictable supply, and skeptics, who see room for speculative institutional activity. The piece emphasizes the crypto principle of self‑custody vs. exchange convenience and advises holders to weigh security against liquidity needs. No new regulatory action or technical evidence of escrow misuse is reported; the warning is positioned as risk‑management guidance during heightened market uncertainty. Keywords: XRP, Ripple, escrow, self‑custody, centralized exchanges.

An institutional trading firm, Trend Research, has largely capitulated on a leveraged bullish Ethereum position, moving 772,865 ETH (approx. $1.8B at the time) to Binance to close positions. On-chain analytics (Lookonchain) say Trend Research initially bought 792,532 ETH (~$2.59B) at an average price near $3,267, and after ETH fell to $1,742 on Feb. 6 the firm sold most of its holdings back at lower prices, leaving only 21,301 ETH (~$43.9M). The unwind generated an estimated realized loss of about $747M. The liquidation followed a broader market sell-off and the unwinding of leveraged bets, which amplified downward pressure on ETH. ETH has since rebounded from $1,742 to around $2,012 (+5.4% 24h) but remains ~24% down on the week. Key implications for traders: large institutional exits can increase short-term volatility and liquidity flow into exchanges, potentially create short-term downside pressure on price, and signal risk of further deleveraging among leveraged holders. Watch exchange inflows/outflows, funding rates, and on-chain whale activity for signs of continued selling or capitulation.

Two sponsored press releases track the same story: APEMARS (APRZ) is leading lists of meme coins to watch in 2026 after fast-moving staged presales. Early coverage placed APEMARS in a Stage 4 presale at $0.00003003 targeting a $0.0055 listing (implying ~18,200% upside from that stage). A later update shows the sale moved forward: Stage 6 price is $0.00004634 (Stage 6 ~76% sold), more than $159k reportedly raised and over 6 billion tokens sold, with Stage 6 allocations said likely to close soon as Stage 7 price rises to $0.00005576. Both pieces outline presale mechanics — staged pricing, quarterly burns, a staking program (“APE Yield Station” with high APY claims) and referral bonuses — and give step-by-step purchase instructions (connect Web3 wallet, buy with ETH/USDT). They compare APEMARS to established meme coins and list other tokens to watch, including DOGE, SHIB, PEPE, PENGU, TRUMP, BONK, SPX, WIF and several smaller meme coins. Both articles are sponsored press releases and include disclaimers about high volatility and risk. For traders: the update shows accelerated fundraising and advancing presale stages, which increases short-term sell/liquidity risk around listing and between stages; projected listing price implies large theoretical returns but rests on speculative demand and tight timelines. Exercise caution, size positions carefully, and perform independent due diligence before participating.

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has fined multiple companies for impersonating ChatGPT and Alibaba-backed DeepSeek, in a move to curb unfair competition and stabilize AI market conduct. Penalties included: 62,692.70 yuan (~$9,034) for Shanghai Shangyun Internet Technology for selling a sham ChatGPT service on WeChat; 30,000 yuan for Hangzhou Boheng Culture Media for an unauthorized “DeepSeek local deployment” site; 360,000 yuan against an engineer for illegally accessing confidential code; 200,000 yuan for a firm that built AI phone-call software used in loan scams; and 5,000 yuan for a company freeriding on DeepSeek’s name. Regulators said fake mini-programs and copycat websites proliferated since early 2025, prompting trademark and false-advertising sanctions under the Anti-Unfair Competition Law. The enforcement coincides with rapid development by Chinese AI players — including DeepSeek, Alibaba’s Qwen3-Max-Thinking, Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2.5 and Z.ai’s GLM 4.7 — and broad app integrations that have driven intense competition. Authorities frame the crackdown as both consumer protection and market-standardization, aiming to deter scams, algorithm misuse and counterfeit deployments while China’s firms push to challenge US AI leaders.

Trading volumes for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) futures on the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) hit record highs during a sharp global spot-market correction in late January–early February 2026. BTC fell nearly 30%, dipping toward $60,000 before recovering to about $68,000; ETH plunged over 40%. MOEX’s Bitcoin Index futures volume rose about 434% from ₽380.3m (~$4.9m) on Jan 28 to ₽2.03bn (~$30m) on Feb 5, while trades increased from 8,400 to 42,800. Futures on BlackRock’s IBIT-linked instrument climbed 246% to ₽2.05bn. MOEX Ethereum Index futures jumped ~730% to ₽467.5m, and ETHA (iShares Ethereum Trust futures) volume grew 178% to ₽291.5m, with trade counts rising several hundred percent across contracts. MOEX reported average daily crypto-futures volume doubled to ₽4bn in early February and open interest in BTC/ETH derivatives reached ₽9.3bn. Launched after the Russian central bank authorized crypto derivatives in May 2025, these USD‑denominated, ruble-settled products are currently limited to "highly qualified" investors, though regulatory changes due by July 1, 2026 aim to broaden access. MOEX and the St. Petersburg Exchange are primary venues. Analysts attribute the surge to global BTC volatility and rising domestic demand; some expect even larger turnover if spot crypto trading were permitted. Key takeaways for traders: elevated futures volumes and open interest signal heightened liquidity and leverage use on MOEX; regulatory changes could expand participant base and deepen Russian derivatives markets; high volatility creates both hedging and speculative opportunities but raises liquidation risk.

IREN Limited reportedly controls over 4.5 GW of secured power but needs only ~460 MW to support a $3.4 billion AI cloud ARR target by CY26. About $2.3 billion of that ARR is already contracted, including $1.9 billion from Microsoft and $0.4 billion from Prince George. Q2 revenue dropped to $184.7 million and net income swung to a $155 million loss, driven mainly by depreciation and non-cash charges. GPU capital expenditure is roughly 95% funded at sub-6% rates, leaving execution timing — not financing or demand — as the primary variable. The author argues the recent sharp selloff is disproportionate and tied to broader macro moves (including Bitcoin weakness at earnings time) rather than company fundamentals. Key risks highlighted are execution delays in reaching a $500M AI ARR run rate by early 2026 and timely conversion of excess secured capacity into customer contracts. Monitoring points: commissioning timelines, utilization rates, and confirmation of contracted ARR deliveries. Primary keywords: IREN, AI ARR, GPU capex, contracted ARR, selloff.

XRP has rebounded toward the $2.80–$3.00 area after a sharp drop to the $2.00 zone driven by deeply negative funding and crowded short positions. On-chain metrics show heavy whale buying (1,389 transfers above $100,000, a four‑month high) and a spike in network participation (78,727 active addresses in an eight‑hour window). Exchange reserves are declining while large-holder balances have risen, tightening sell‑side liquidity and supporting a 25%+ recovery from sub‑$1.15 lows. Institutional developments bolster the narrative: XRP ETFs launched in November gathered $1 billion AUM within four weeks, RLUSD stablecoin market cap rose 164% QoQ to $235 million, and tokenized real-world-asset (RWA) activity grew 37% QoQ to $281 million. Average daily transactions on the XRP Ledger rose 3.1% QoQ to 1.83 million. The article argues the next directional move depends on whether spot demand (whale accumulation, ETF inflows, network utility) outpaces derivatives-driven open interest and funding; if so, the rebound could become a structural reversal, whereas a leverage-led rally risks a capped, volatile move around prior supply zones.

BlackRock’s spot crypto ETFs registered a combined net outflow of about $343.3 million from February 2–6, driven by sizeable redemptions from its spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT, ~$191.3M) and spot Ethereum ETF (ETHA, ~$152M). IBIT saw inflows on Feb 2 but then larger redemptions later in the week; ETHA experienced multiple withdrawals (notable outflows on Feb 2, Feb 4–6) partially offset by a Feb 3 inflow. The sell-off occurred amid heightened market volatility — Bitcoin briefly dipped below $65,000 and Ether traded near $2,000 — prompting risk-off positioning, liquidations and trimming of exposure after January’s rally. Weekly redemptions were sizable but remained much smaller than late-January’s roughly $1.2 billion outflow. Earlier reporting also noted heavy ETF outflows across issuers on Sept 22–23 of the prior year, including a $980M single-day withdrawal from BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF and broader spot-ETF redemptions that coincided with a crypto market correction; those earlier moves illustrate how institutional ETF redemptions can amplify selling pressure. For traders: monitor IBIT and ETHA flows as short-term liquidity signals, watch for continuing outflows that may increase selling pressure on BTC and ETH, and prepare for elevated volatility and potential rapid price swings in both directions.

Bitcoin plunged from about $84,000 to $60,000 over the week, triggering large liquidations, then staged a partial recovery that ran into resistance near $72,000 and pulled back to roughly $68,000. BTC market cap sits near $1.36 trillion and dominance is about 56.6%. Ethereum was hit hard, falling from above $3,000 to below $2,700, but has rebounded to about $2,010. Several major altcoins — SOL, BCH, XMR, XRP, TRX, DOGE, ADA — are trading higher on the day after reaching multi-year lows; overall market capitalization recovered more than $100 billion to about $2.4 trillion. Notable losers on the day include niche tokens HYPE, PUMP and WLFI. The week’s extreme volatility produced rapid deleveraging and knee-jerk bounces; key levels to watch are Bitcoin resistance around $72K and support near $60K, and Ethereum support around $2K. Traders should expect continued intraday whipsaws and elevated liquidation risk while monitoring dominance, on-chain flows and macro liquidity.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has frequently asserted that inflation is under control, with PANews tracking roughly 20 such claims since December and nearly 30 claims that prices are falling. These statements contrast with U.S. inflation running near 3% over the past year and real price increases for essential goods — for example, beef up about 18% and ground coffee up about 29% since Trump took office a year ago. Republican strategists warn the mixed messaging on cost-of-living issues could damage credibility for Trump and the Republican Party ahead of the midterm congressional elections, where control of Congress is at stake. Polls show voter dissatisfaction with Trump’s economic policies. (Source: PANews / Jin10).

On Feb. 7, on-chain analyst Ai reported that a large trader dubbed the “$230M liquidation 1011 whale” withdrew 55 million USDC from Binance minutes earlier. The same entity deposited roughly 5,000 BTC (about $350M) to Binance over the prior six hours and is suspected to have completed sales. Key figures: 55,000,000 USDC withdrawn; ~5,000 BTC (~$350M) deposited; previously linked to a $230M liquidation. The activity suggests rapid on-exchange movement of stablecoins and large BTC flows which may precede or follow major sell orders. Primary keywords: USDC, Binance, BTC, whale withdrawal, liquidation. Secondary/semantic keywords: large deposit, on-chain analyst, exchange outflow, market impact. Traders should note the potential for short-term price pressure on BTC and elevated volatility due to concentrated capital movement; monitor order books, exchange reserves, and stablecoin flows for confirmation.

Morgan Creek Capital founder Mark Yusko refuted claims that Bitcoin has a "back door" allowing Wall Street, governments or insiders to secretly control or alter the network. Yusko stressed Bitcoin’s decentralization and open-source protocol — there is no hidden override — and highlighted its capped supply of 21 million BTC as a core scarcity advantage versus gold. He argued derivatives have weakened gold’s responsiveness to scarcity, whereas Bitcoin’s fixed issuance makes it harder to "paper over" long-term value, although short-term price moves can be affected by large holders. The commentary comes amid post-ATH volatility: after a $126,000 peak in October 2025, BTC traded around $67,760 with volume down roughly 40% and continued market caution. Key takeaways for traders: Bitcoin’s fixed supply and decentralized protocol underpin long-term scarcity-driven value, but expect short-term manipulation risk and elevated volatility while market participants seek stability.

Bitcoin search interest surged to a 12-month high on Google Trends after the price fell from roughly $81,500 on Feb 1 to a five-day low near $60,000, then recovered to about $70,700. The spike in searches indicates renewed retail attention. On-chain and market indicators paint a mixed picture: Crypto Fear & Greed sits at 6 (“Extreme Fear”), and Bitcoin’s realized profit metrics (SOPR) remain below recovery thresholds, suggesting many coins are still being sold at a loss. Institutional signals were mixed but showed short-term improvement — US spot ETF flows turned positive after several days of net redemptions exceeding $1.3bn, and the Coinbase premium flipped positive for the first time since mid-January, implying increased US retail buying around the $60k area. Analysts are divided: some view the dip as a buying opportunity, while others warn the move could be a counter-trend bounce amid macro uncertainty and predict potential further downside later in the year. Key takeaways for traders: elevated retail interest (Google Trends spike) and temporary uplift in ETF flows and Coinbase premium may support short-term buying opportunities, but weak on-chain sentiment (SOPR < 1), extreme fear readings, and macro risks argue for caution — favor tactical trades and risk management rather than assuming a durable trend reversal.

RWA.XYZ data shows tokenized real estate reached $356.2 million (past 30 days) across 57 assets in 10 countries, held by over 10,000 addresses. The UAE leads by number of tokenized real estate assets (23 assets, $129M), while the US leads by value (10 assets, $145M). Mantra Chain — a UAE-regulated tokenization network — tokenized the largest share ($117.7M), followed by Base ($81.5M) and Stellar ($71.7M). Ctrl Alt led platforms by total value ($124M). Notable UAE properties tokenized include World Islands projects, DAMAC City tower, Dubai Marina Hotel (on XRP Ledger), Kensington Waters and Sobha Creeks. While still small versus stablecoins ($293B) and stocks ($942M), forecasts (eg. Deloitte) project tokenized real estate could grow from under $300B in 2024 to over $4T by 2035 (CAGR ~27%), with tokenized real estate debt expected to be the largest segment. Regional development includes Saudi Arabia building a tokenized property registry with SettleMint and Proptech sandbox activity. Key takeaways for traders: growing institutional and jurisdictional adoption (UAE, US, KSA) is increasing infrastructure and liquidity for real-world asset (RWA) tokens; network and platform concentration (Mantra Chain, Ctrl Alt) may concentrate risk and opportunity; market size remains nascent but has high long-term growth projections that could drive demand for related tokens and stablecoins used in settlements.

XRP’s burn rate and price spiked amid a broad crypto market rally. On Feb. 6, on-chain data from CryptoQuant showed 939 XRP were burned as fees in one day, up from about 523 XRP three days earlier — a jump of over 79%. The surge in burn activity coincided with a rapid price recovery: XRP posted daily gains above 15% during the two-day run and was trading around $1.40 at the time of reporting (CoinMarketCap), showing a 3.43% increase over the last 24 hours as momentum cooled. Analysts link the higher burn rate to elevated network activity and stronger demand, suggesting reduced selling pressure. While the rebound is notable, XRP remains below levels from earlier in the year; observers view the increased burn metric and network usage as potential drivers for further upside if sustained. Primary keywords: XRP, XRP burn rate, CryptoQuant, XRP price. Secondary/semantic keywords: network activity, trading demand, on-chain metrics, price rebound.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) expanded acceptable collateral for certain stablecoin-related products and approved national trust banks to engage in related activities, marking a regulatory shift that could influence stablecoin markets. The rule changes clarify what assets can back stablecoin products used in derivatives and custody contexts, easing previous constraints and offering firms more flexibility in collateral choice. Regulators emphasized enhanced oversight and compliance requirements for institutions handling stablecoin collateral, including reporting and risk-management obligations. The move follows broader U.S. regulatory scrutiny and recent bank licensing steps that have allowed national trust banks to service crypto firms. Market participants can expect increased participation by regulated trust banks and clearer compliance pathways for firms issuing or custodied with stablecoins. Key implications include potential improved liquidity and institutional involvement in stablecoin trading, but also ongoing supervisory scrutiny that could affect product design and risk frameworks. Traders should watch for changes in stablecoin supply dynamics, shifts in collateral composition, and announcements from national trust banks and major stablecoin issuers that may drive short-term volatility.

Crypto analyst Ripple Bull Winkle posted a chart-based Twitter analysis saying XRP’s daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) has fallen to 20 — an unprecedented oversold reading for the token. The analyst cites historical occurrences when XRP reached similar extreme RSI levels and claims that each prior instance produced a 15%–40% rebound within roughly two weeks. Based on that pattern, the posted technical setup projects a short-term relief bounce toward $2.20–$2.50. The analysis centers solely on the daily RSI and horizontal support/resistance zones; it does not incorporate macro drivers or fundamental catalysts. Responses in the thread were mixed: some users warned that assets can remain oversold for extended periods and challenged the statistical certainty of a rapid 15%–40% move. The piece frames the signal as a high-probability short-term corrective bounce rather than a confirmed trend reversal. Traders are reminded this is not financial advice and should perform their own risk assessment.

Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin has made a second donation to Shielded Labs to accelerate Crosslink, a proposed consensus upgrade for Zcash that adds a parallel finality layer to its existing proof‑of‑work chain. Crosslink introduces a staked validator committee and a finality gadget that anchors and signs attestations for blocks, intended to prevent chain reorganizations and rollback attacks so confirmed transactions become effectively irreversible. Shielded Labs will use the funds to move Crosslink from prototype toward production: publishing a Zcash Improvement Proposal (ZIP), producing detailed protocol specifications, launching an incentivized persistent testnet (participants earn ZEC), coordinating with wallets, exchanges and infrastructure providers, and carrying out extensive security audits. Mainnet activation is not scheduled and depends on technical readiness, audit outcomes and broad community governance approval. Buterin emphasized that Crosslink preserves Zcash’s PoW chain and privacy features while improving settlement certainty and custody/exchange confidence for large transfers. The upgrade could draw institutional interest to ZEC and signal cross‑project collaboration, but risks remain: achieving community consensus, coordinating node upgrades, ensuring backward compatibility, and eliminating potential vulnerabilities. Traders should watch testnet results, ZIP publication, audit reports and any timeline for activation—these milestones affect custody risk perception and could influence ZEC demand.

Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT purchased in 2021 for about $1.3 million (500 ETH) has an estimated floor-market value of roughly $12,000 (~6 ETH) as of the latest report, a decline of about 99% from the purchase price. The fall reflects a broader cooling of the PFP NFT market: BAYC floor prices peaked in 2022 and have declined amid reduced speculative capital, higher global interest rates, crypto exchange failures and overall market contraction. Analysts note celebrity purchases often coincide with market peaks and that NFTs with common traits and limited utility lack rarity-driven floor support. The event highlights key valuation drivers for profile-picture (PFP) NFTs — rarity traits, community utility, brand perception and liquidity — and signals a market shift toward projects with concrete utility (gaming, memberships, digital identity). For traders, the episode is a reminder of NFT illiquidity, extreme volatility and the risk of buying at hype-driven peaks; rare NFTs or those with sustained on-chain utility have tended to preserve value better. Primary keywords: Bored Ape Yacht Club, BAYC, NFT crash, Justin Bieber, PFP NFT. Secondary/semantic keywords included naturally: NFT market correction, NFT floor price, celebrity NFT, crypto market, liquidity risk.

10X Research warns Bitcoin could stage a short counter-trend rebound following recent sharp declines, but still faces material downside risk toward $50,000 (possibly $40,000–$50,000) later this year. CNBC and PANews report that this week’s crypto selling pressure was driven by spot-Bitcoin ETF selling, a cascade of liquidation from rapid price falls, and spillover from declines in software/tech stocks. Some buyers stepped in, triggering quick intraday recoveries, yet most market participants remain cautious about whether a bottom has been reached. Markus Thielen, head researcher at 10X Research, expects Bitcoin’s next low could touch $50K or fall into the $40K–$50K range. The article underscores continued volatility and cites ETF flows, liquidation events, and macro equity weakness as the main drivers. This is market information, not investment advice.

21Shares amended its S-1 filing with the U.S. SEC to convert a previously proposed “21Shares Ondo Trust” into a Nasdaq-listed “21Shares Ondo ETF” that would hold ONDO tokens directly. The updated prospectus specifies a 10,000-share creation/redemption basket, allows cash creations (where the sponsor purchases ONDO on deposit), and shifts custody from a single custodian (Coinbase) to a dual-custodian model adding BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. The filing adds operational details including “Vault Balance” split between cold and hot storage and states authorized participants bear slippage and trading costs on cash creations/redemptions. Under the SEC’s new ETF review timelines, approval could occur 20–75 days after this amendment, placing a potential window from late February to mid-April 2026. The filing comes amid Ondo Finance’s growing footprint in tokenized real-world assets and integration with MetaMask’s non-U.S. rollout of tokenized stocks and ETFs. Notable context: Ondo-linked token use by World Liberty Financial drew political attention after a $500,000 ONDO purchase, and BitGo recently obtained a national bank charter. Primary keywords: ONDO ETF, 21Shares, BitGo, Nasdaq, SEC filing.

A widely shared photograph of President Donald Trump speaking at a Washington event prompted online speculation that stage branding included a reversed “XRP” shape. Crypto commentator Bird highlighted the image, and the claim rapidly spread across social platforms. Official event photography and government signage show standard presidential branding, and there is no verified government statement or credible media report confirming any deliberate XRP reference. The article notes why XRP attracts political attention — its regulatory history and payments focus — and warns traders that narrative-driven social media moments can move sentiment despite lacking factual basis. No policy change, regulatory signal, or institutional action linked to XRP was reported. Traders are reminded to treat the episode as speculation and to prioritize verified policy or market developments when making trading decisions.

China’s central bank and seven government agencies issued a notice reinforcing the country’s ban on cryptocurrencies and introducing stricter controls on offshore token issuance tied to onshore assets. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said domestic firms and overseas affiliates are prohibited from issuing virtual currencies abroad without approval, and unauthorized issuance of yuan‑pegged stablecoins outside China is explicitly banned. Regulators stressed the digital yuan remains the sole state‑backed digital currency and singled out fiat‑pegged stablecoins as carrying money‑like functions that pose new risks. The statement clarifies the regulatory stance on real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization — separating RWA activity from banned cryptocurrencies and indicating RWA may be brought under regulation rather than outlawed. Market reaction is likely to center on increased scrutiny of offshore stablecoin projects and tokenized Chinese‑asset offerings. Key figures cited: People’s Bank of China (issuer of the notice) and industry commentators such as Louis Wan (Unified Labs) and Winston Ma (NYU School of Law).

Cardano (ADA) trades near a critical long-term support zone around $0.13 after a roughly 93% decline from its local macro high. Technical analysis places ADA inside a high-time-frame accumulation/bullish order block with a primary demand zone between $0.18 and $0.13. Weekly closes above $0.13 keep the bullish structure intact; a weekly close below would invalidate the setup. Some traders use a deeper stop near $0.0755 based on high-time-frame closing data. Historical context: ADA peaked near $3.10 in the 2021 cycle (over 1,300%–3,400% gains cited across cycles) and subsequently entered a long correction, with declines near 92.9% from the peak. Reclaim level for trend confirmation is noted at $0.4374. Upside targets discussed by market participants include $1.20, $3, and $5, contingent on structural support holding. Key takeaways for traders: monitor weekly closes around $0.13, consider high-time-frame demand between $0.18–$0.13 as accumulation, and set risk controls (e.g., a deeper stop ~ $0.0755) if using high-risk strategies.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is being highlighted as a top crypto pick for 2026, positioned above Cardano (ADA) due to active presale demand and planned ecosystem features. Cardano is described as range-bound, trading near $0.2977 with bearish technical signals (MACD below signal line; moving averages acting as resistance). MUTM is in presale Phase 7 at $0.04, rising to $0.045 in Phase 8, with a planned public launch at $0.06. More than 18,950 investors have contributed roughly $20.43 million so far. The Mutuum platform offers overcollateralized lending (allowing users to borrow against assets like ETH without selling) and a staking model using mtTokens that earn dividends and fee-converted MUTM rewards. Security credentials include a 90/100 CertiK token-scan score and a $50,000 bug-bounty. Roadmap items for 2026 include a USD-pegged over-collateralized stablecoin and Layer 2 deployment to lower fees and improve speed. The article frames early presale participation as an opportunity to lock in lower prices and capture potential upside while benefiting from lending, staking, liquidity flexibility and security measures.