XRP Reclaims $3.40 All-Time High, Market Cap Briefly Tops $200 Billion – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

XRP surged 10% to a record $3.40, briefly hitting a $200B market cap, leading altcoin gains and ranking third in crypto market capitalization.
US GOVT BTC RESERVE SHOCK: 85% SECRETLY SOLD? Lummis Declares STRATEGIC BLUNDER! News ETHNews

FOIA data reveals USMS holds only 29K BTC, far below Arkham’s 198K estimate, sparking sell-off speculation. Senator Lummis calls potential sales a strategic blunder, while analysts debate off-exchange transactions.
Ethereum: Is this the start of a 2017-style ETH rally? – Data suggests…

Ethereum shows signs of a potential 2017-style rally, with dwindling exchange supply and institutional accumulation. Analysts predict a surge past $6,200, mirroring past patterns.
BlackRock Files With SEC to Include Staking in Ethereum ETF – Decrypt

BlackRock seeks SEC approval to include staking in its Ethereum ETF, joining other issuers like Fidelity and Grayscale. Ethereum ETFs have attracted $2.3 billion in investments recently.
Bitcoin-backed mortgages debut in Australia amid housing crisis

Australia introduces Bitcoin-backed mortgages, allowing crypto holders to access property markets without selling assets. The US explores similar options amid housing crises in both countries.
Tether’s USDT Breaks New Ground With $160 Billion Amid Surging Crypto Market Activity | Bitcoinist.com

Tether’s USDT stablecoin hits $160 billion market cap amid crypto market growth, with $1 trillion monthly on-chain volume and 450 million active users, despite potential regulatory challenges.
Analyst Says Solana-Based Altcoin That’s Exploded 300% in a Month Primed To Go Higher, Updates Outlook on FLOKI and BONK – The Daily Hodl

Crypto analyst Bluntz predicts Solana-based PENGU altcoin, up 300% in a month, could rally further. He also updates bullish outlooks on memecoins FLOKI and BONK, noting their potential gains.
Rep. Maxine Waters Doubles Down On Crypto Criticism

Rep. Maxine Waters criticizes crypto legislation, calling the CLARITY Act harmful to investors and national security, while questioning Trump’s crypto ties amid House debates on key bills.
Coinbase’s Base App Hits the Scene, Combining Crypto and Social Media

Coinbase rebrands its wallet to Base app, integrating crypto, social media, payments, and mini-apps on Ethereum Layer 2. The app enables asset management, social interaction, and earning opportunities.
Congress moves forward on digital asset regulations with GENIUS, CLARITY Acts

The US House passed the GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation and the CLARITY Act for digital asset trading, sending them to the President and Senate respectively for further action.