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The XRP community has been called to attention after a new analysis linked the cryptocurrency’s trajectory to a powerful market force that many have overlooked. A recent breakdown by crypto analyst Austin Hilton has spotlighted a direct connection between XRP and Bitcoin that could shape how investors position themselves ahead of what could be one of the most explosive altcoin runs in years. How Bitcoin’s Performance Could Dictate XRP’s Next Move Hilton shared a video analysis on X social media, discussing a simple yet powerful correlation that shows the Bitcoin price action tends to influence the direction of XRP. At…
Uganda has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot as part of a broader tokenization effort across the African nation, while its neighbor Kenya is on the verge of enacting a crypto regulation bill. Blockchain financial infrastructure company the Global Settlement Network (GSN) has partnered with Ugandan developer Diacente Group in an initiative to tokenize $5.5 billion of real-world assets, which also includes a CBDC pilot, the companies announced on Wednesday. It comes as Kenya’s virtual asset service providers (VASP) bill passed through the country’s parliament on Tuesday and now awaits President William Ruto’s signature to become law. Kenya’s VASP bill passed…
Uganda has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot as part of a broader tokenization effort across the African nation, while its neighbor Kenya is on the verge of enacting a crypto regulation bill. Blockchain financial infrastructure company the Global Settlement Network (GSN) has partnered with Ugandan developer Diacente Group in an initiative to tokenize $5.5 billion of real-world assets, which also includes a CBDC pilot, the companies announced on Wednesday. It comes as Kenya’s virtual asset service providers (VASP) bill passed through the country’s parliament on Tuesday and now awaits President William Ruto’s signature to become law. Kenya’s VASP bill passed…
The fast-growing, South Florida-founded Pilates franchise plans to enter 2026 with 50 open locations in the U.S. and abroad JetSet Pilates has surpassed 200 studios sold, marking a milestone for the Miami-based modern reformer Pilates franchise as it scales across the U.S. and abroad, with a presence in Melbourne, Australia. Since launching its franchise program in 2022, JetSet has expanded into several major U.S. markets, including Florida, Texas, New York, California, as well as boutique fitness-obsessed cities like Nashville, Atlanta, Seattle and Denver. As of now, JetSet has 36 studios open with 15 more slated to open by the end…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said Wednesday he was troubled that partisanship seemed to be “creeping its way into the court,” and that the state of political discourse in the country has gotten so vulgar and vile that he worries for the country. The tone of recent opinions bothers him more than outcomes of cases, Kennedy said in an interview with The Associated Press in his court office in advance of next week’s publication of his memoir, “ Life, Law & Liberty.”“The justices have to resist thinking of themselves as being partisan,” he said. “In our…
Bitcoin faced a swift correction below the $125,000 level after reaching a new all-time high of $126,200 on Monday, triggering widespread volatility across the market. The price retraced over 4% to around $120,000, liquidating millions in leveraged positions as traders anticipated further upside. The move caught many off guard, especially after days of strong momentum and renewed optimism that Bitcoin was preparing to enter another price discovery phase. Related Reading Despite the pullback, key on-chain data reveals a contrasting trend beneath the surface — a massive accumulation by US investors. Analysts note that while short-term traders faced liquidations, spot demand…
According to Santiment, XRP is seeing its highest level of retail fear, uncertainty and doubt in six months. That surge in negativity is being read by some analysts as a contrarian signal — fear on the street could come just before a turnaround. Related Reading While traders grumble, on-chain data shows crowd mood tipping toward worry, and Santiment points out that when retail panic grows, markets have a habit of moving in the opposite direction. Retail Fear Hits Six-Month High Based on reports from the blockchain analytics firm, the bullish-to-bearish ratio reached 3.21 on Sept. 17 during a wave of…
Apple has removed Eyes Up, an app that collects and archives videos of Immigration Customs and Enforcement arrests, 404 Media reports. The app’s removal follows similar action taken against ICEBlock last week, an app that tracks ICE activity in an attempt to offer real-time alerts of when and where arrests are happening. Unlike ICEBlock, though, Eyes Up’s main purpose is to serve as an archive, not a tool for eluding government agents.The app, which is still available via the web and the Google Play Store, archives videos of ICE arrests from a variety of different sources, and plots them on…
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Cryptocurrencies myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Hargreaves Lansdown has warned UK investors over exposure to cryptocurrencies, saying bitcoin “has no intrinsic value” despite a regulatory U-turn on the products.The UK’s biggest retail investment platform made its statement this week, as the Financial Conduct Authority lifted its four-year ban on allowing British retail investors to hold regulated crypto products.“We do not think cryptocurrency has characteristics that mean it should be included in portfolios for growth or income and shouldn’t be relied upon to help clients meet their financial goals,” the…
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Cryptocurrencies myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Hargreaves Lansdown has warned UK investors over exposure to cryptocurrencies, saying bitcoin “has no intrinsic value” despite a regulatory U-turn on the products.The UK’s biggest retail investment platform made its statement this week, as the Financial Conduct Authority lifted its four-year ban on allowing British retail investors to hold regulated crypto products.“We do not think cryptocurrency has characteristics that mean it should be included in portfolios for growth or income and shouldn’t be relied upon to help clients meet their financial goals,” the…