Ripple has introduced tools that let AI agents use XRP and RLUSD for payments at a time when USDC continues to dominate activity on the fast-growing x402 machine-payment network. Summary Ripple launched the XRPL AI Starter Kit, enabling AI agents to use XRP and RLUSD for automated payments through the x402 protocol. USDC remains the
Coinbase has launched 24/7 trading for U.S.-regulated gold and silver futures through Coinbase Derivatives Exchange. Summary Coinbase launched 24/7 trading for U.S.-regulated gold and silver futures. Eligible traders can access one-ounce gold and 50-ounce silver contracts. The launch supports Coinbase’s “Everything Exchange” strategy beyond digital assets. The new products let eligible U.S. traders access precious
In XRP news today, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse accused JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Fox Business of either misrepresenting the CLARITY Act or spreading misinformation to undermine support for it. The article highlights that the real issue isn’t about compliance or AML standards; rather, it’s about JPMorgan’s defense of its $20Bn payments empire against crypto-native
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs ended June 12 with $4.95 million in daily net outflows. Summary U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $4.95M in daily net outflows on June 12. BlackRock’s ETHA led daily outflows with $4.53M and 2,720 ETH leaving the fund. Most Ethereum ETFs recorded zero daily flow changes, while all listed prices declined. Total
Ripple is trying to put XRP and RLUSD into the market for AI-agent payments in an environment that is still mostly paying in the dollar-pegged USDC stablecoin. The company introduced the XRPL AI Starter Kit earlier this week, a set of developer tools for building AI agents that can send payments on the XRP Ledger,
Zimbabwe has placed cryptocurrency firms under Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe oversight through new anti-money laundering rules. Summary Zimbabwe’s Statutory Instrument 99 of 2026 places crypto firms under RBZ AML oversight. Crypto companies must register as VASPs before offering digital asset services locally. Firms with smart contract control, fund routing, or fee-setting powers must comply. Statutory
Blockworks, the New York-based crypto data and investor relations platform, has acquired rival Messari in a deal that underscores the growing consolidation pressure reshaping the digital asset industry — and the steep valuation resets facing once high-flying crypto startups. The acquisition brings together two of the industry’s largest crypto information businesses. Messari, founded in 2018,
Bitcoin has entered a period where preparations for quantum-resistant security should begin immediately, according to a new report from Coinbase’s independent advisory board of cryptography experts. Summary Coinbase’s advisory board says Bitcoin should begin preparing for a transition to quantum-resistant cryptography now. The report does not endorse freezing vulnerable BTC, leaving the decision to the
Eightco treasury composition as of June 10, 2026: $90M OpenAI equity (indirect), $18M Beast Industries equity, 16,278 ETH, 283 million WLD holdings, and $142M cash and equivalents, totaling approximately $406 million OpenAI announced that it submitted a confidential S-1, setting itself up for an initial public offering World offers a solution to the ‘double human’
Siren has plunged about 75% to $0.126 after a large holder reportedly sold 17 million tokens across multiple on-chain addresses, triggering one of the steepest declines seen in the market this week. Summary SIREN crashed about 75% to $0.126 after a whale reportedly sold 17 million tokens across multiple wallets. Open interest fell nearly 40%
