Crypto rules for mortgages must reflect self-custody reality

The article discusses the need for crypto mortgage rules to recognize self-custody, arguing that verifiability, not custody type, should determine eligibility for using digital assets in mortgages.
Ethereum hits new highs, but is ETH’s rally built on a bubble?

Ethereum’s rally is driven by speculative derivatives trading, not spot buying, making it vulnerable. Despite record ETF inflows, much capital is tied to arbitrage strategies rather than long-term conviction.
Ethereum Price Prediction: Eyes on $4,000 – ETH’s 20% Weekly Gain Reshapes Market Outlook

Ethereum surges 20% weekly, nearing $4,000 as spot ETFs drive record inflows. On-chain volume jumps 280%, DeFi TVL hits $80B, and stablecoins reach $130B amid bullish market sentiment.
Can XRP price reach $20? These charts say ‘full bull’ phase is still ahead

XRP price hit $3.66, with analysts predicting further gains to $7-$20 if key resistances break. Technical charts show bullish signals, including dominance and XRP/BTC metrics.
Crypto Lawyer Argues GENIUS Act Sets The Stage For DeFi Expansion | Bitcoinist.com

The GENIUS Act, signed into law by President Trump, establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins, boosting crypto innovation and DeFi growth by increasing on-chain dollar usage.
From $5 Billion to $260 Billion: Stablecoins Mark Massive 5-Year Growth – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Stablecoins have grown from $5 billion to over $260 billion in five years, with a recent $3.5 billion weekly surge driven by DeFi and payments.
JPMorgan Chase Warns De-Dollarization Underway As Central Banks Ditch USD, Aggressively Stockpile Gold – The Daily Hodl

JPMorgan Chase reports accelerating de-dollarization as central banks reduce USD reserves and increase gold stockpiles, with emerging markets leading the shift.
Kraken Launches US Futures Trading as Crypto Regulation Advances – Brave New Coin

Kraken launches US futures trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum, enabled by its NinjaTrader acquisition and new crypto laws, competing with CME and Coinbase in the growing derivatives market.
ETH Treasuries Ditch ‘Digital Gold’ Model for Yield-Generating Staking: Here’s Why It Matters

Companies are shifting from Bitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ model to Ethereum staking for yield generation, actively engaging in DeFi strategies and boosting network security through capital deployment.
Polymarket set to launch new resolution and rewards system after Zelensky suit dispute

Polymarket introduces a 4% annualized Holding Reward for election predictions and plans a new resolution system by 2025 to enhance accuracy and simplify user migration.