Canada beats US to launch first spot XRP ETF amid Ripple-SEC legal pause

Canada launches first spot XRP ETF as Ripple and SEC seek to extend legal pause. Purpose Investments lists XRP ETF on Toronto Stock Exchange amid US regulatory delays.
Tornado Cash Jumps 7% on Major Backing

Tornado Cash’s TORN token surged 7% to $9.92 after Paradigm and the Ethereum Foundation backed co-founder Roman Storm legally and financially, challenging charges against him.
Bitcoin’s $10M club controls 9.43% of BTC supply – A cause for concern?

Over 20,000 Bitcoin wallets hold $10M+ each, controlling 9.43% of BTC supply. Wealth concentration raises concerns about decentralization as whale accumulation surges while retail participation lags.
Analyst: Prepare for a 530% XRP price breakout to $14 if this happens

Analysts predict a potential 530% XRP price surge to $14, citing a bull pennant pattern similar to 2017’s breakout. Key resistance levels at $2.27 and $2.65 must be overcome for the rally to materialize.
SBF Inspires A Sold-Out San Francisco Musical

A sold-out San Francisco musical satirizes FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) as a quirky tech elitist, blending real-life scandals with dark comedy. The show critiques tech, healthcare, and entertainment industries.
Dogecoin – Here’s what’s in store for memecoin after Bitcoin’s latest price bounce

Dogecoin faces bearish pressure despite Bitcoin’s rally, with key resistance at $0.2. Distribution phase and negative MVRV ratio signal low bullish confidence among investors.
Sygnum Bank Expands Board With Leaders From UBS, Vodafone, and Swiss Re to Drive Global Growth – News Bytes Bitcoin News

Sygnum Bank adds Pia Tischhauser and Vinod Kumar to its board to bolster global growth, leveraging their extensive financial and telecom expertise from UBS, Vodafone, and Swiss Re.
Avail Goes Full Stack to Capture $300bn Global Blockchain Infra Market

Avail launches its full-stack blockchain infrastructure solution, including Avail Nexus, to enable cross-chain connectivity and scalability, targeting the $300bn global blockchain market.
WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) Defies Altcoins’ Crash, Bitcoin (BTC) Stopped at $109K: Market Watch

Bitcoin (BTC) faced volatility, dropping to $106,400 after hitting $109K, while WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) surged 30% amid an altcoin market downturn. Geopolitical tensions influenced the crypto market’s fluctuations.
Cathie Wood’s ARK dumps first Circle shares batch for $52M

ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, sold $52M worth of Circle shares just 11 days after its NYSE debut, though Circle remains a top holding across ARK’s funds.