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Ex-Ripple CTO shares candid truth about XRP and crypto market
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Ex-Ripple CTO shares candid truth about XRP and crypto market
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz shared a candid

The Giving Block's 2026 Annual Report highlights a 66% increase in cryptocurrency donations, surpassing $100 million in 2025. Ripple leads this surge, with significant contributions to education nonprofits and ocean research, while warnings are issued for charities relying on traditional fundraising methods.

XRP is experiencing increased demand, despite a recent price drop, with reserves falling to $2.75 billion. Recent trading activity indicates a shift towards holding the asset, while XRP ETFs saw their first withdrawals in March.

Bitcoin recently formed a death cross on the three-day chart, which historically precedes significant bear market declines. This pattern suggests the potential for further downward movement in the current cycle, echoing past trends since 2014.

Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone predicts a bearish outlook for Bitcoin and silver, forecasting both to decline to $50,000 and $50 per ounce, respectively. He attributes this to market mean reversion, geopolitical tensions, stock market volatility, and Bitcoin's historical ratio to silver.

Cassie Craddock, CEO of Ripple Labs UK, announced the company's achievement of securing an EMI license and crypto registration from the FCA, marking a significant step in bridging traditional and decentralized finance. Ripple continues to expand its presence in the U.S. and EU with new partnerships and infrastructure developments.

A study reveals that targeted attacks on underwater cables can significantly threaten Bitcoin's network, as severing key cables could disrupt a large percentage of nodes. However, random cable failures pose little risk. The use of the TOR network enhances Bitcoin's resilience by leveraging robust infrastructure in Europe.

Ragnarshib warns the Shiba Inu community about a hacked account belonging to Vet Kusama, currently used by scammers to send fraudulent messages. Users are advised not to interact with the account or its links until it is recovered.

The debate over Bitcoin's supply scarcity is highlighted by Michael Saylor's claim that there isn't enough Bitcoin for everyone, which Samson Mow counters with calculations showing each person could receive around 259,259 satoshis if distributed globally. Mow's argument underscores the reality that large entities hold significant portions of Bitcoin, emphasizing its scarcity and potential value.

The U.S. banking regulators clarified that tokenized securities will have the same capital requirements as traditional assets, promoting a technology-neutral approach. This guidance encourages traditional banks to adopt blockchain without imposing additional capital buffers, while still emphasizing necessary risk management.