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XRP Ledger Active Users Climb Back Above 140,000 to 141,800 Addresses

XRP News　　Network activity on the XRP Ledger has pushed back above the 140,000 daily active user mark, with on-chain data showing roughly 141,800 active addresses — one of the strongest readings recorded over the past month. The timing stands out to our desk: blockchain throughput usually thins ahead of weekends as trading volumes and transaction counts fade across the broader market, yet XRP Ledger participation held firm. Network metrics show active users dipped earlier in July before grinding higher through the middle of the month, and the latest push returned activity toward regional highs. One session does not confirm a trend, but sustained participation above 140,000 addresses is generally read as a marker of healthy network demand rather than a statistical blip.　　Ripple has secured a crypto asset service provider licence under the European Union‘s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, the bloc’s unified rulebook governing issuance, custody and trading of digital assets across all 27 member states. The authorisation lets the company operate regulated digital asset services throughout the EU under a single passportable permission rather than negotiating each national regime separately. Attention across the XRP ecosystem has widened accordingly, with the licence landing alongside continued work on the RLUSD stablecoin, institutional

07-17Industry

Bitcoin ETFs add $368M in three-day buying streak

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $79.2 million in net inflows on Thursday, extending their inflow streak to three consecutive trading sessions.　　The latest inflows followed $108 million on Wednesday and $181 million on Tuesday, bringing the three-day total to about $368 million, according to SoSoValue data.　　Cumulative net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs climbed to $51.2 billion, while total assets under management rose to $77.7 billion.Daily flows in US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs since July 1. Source: SoSoValue　　The inflows came as Bitcoin briefly climbed above $65,000 on Wednesday for the first time since late June, according to CoinGecko.　　The latest inflows pushed Julys spot Bitcoin ETF flows back into positive territory after the market recorded net outflows of $4.51 billion in June and $2.4 billion in May.　　If the trend continues, July would become the first month of positive net flows since April, when US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.97 billion in inflows.　　As of Friday, US spot Bitcoin ETFs were down around $5.4 billion in net flows for 2026. Bitcoin traded at $62,851, down about 28% since the start of the year.

07-17Industry

SBI Holdings Secures Coinhako Majority Stake After Singapore Regulatory Green Light

Key Highlights　　SBI Holdings completes Coinhako purchase following MAS regulatory clearance.Transaction transforms Coinhako into majority-owned SBI Holdings entity.Strategic move strengthens SBI Holdings regulated digital currency presence throughout Asia.Transaction enables enhanced stablecoin and international digital finance initiatives.Singapore transaction reinforces SBI Holdings Asia-Pacific cryptocurrency ambitions.　　On July 16, SBI Holdings finalized its acquisition of controlling interest in Coinhako, a cryptocurrency platform headquartered in Singapore. The purchase received official authorization from Singapore‘s Monetary Authority through SBI’s regional arm. This strategic transaction incorporated Coinhako as a consolidated entity under SBI Holdings, enhancing the companys digital currency capabilities throughout the Asian market.　　MAS Authorization Facilitates SBI Holdings Singapore Market Entry　　SBI Holdings obtained necessary clearance from Singapores Monetary Authority before finalizing the deal via SBI Ventures Asset Pte. Ltd. The arrangement included fresh capital infusion alongside share purchases from current stakeholders. Neither party revealed specific financial terms associated with the transaction.　　The Coinhako platform functions under Holdbuild Pte. Ltd., with Hako Technology overseeing its licensed exchange operations within Singapore. Hako Technology maintains Major Payment Institution authorization granted by Singapores Monetary Authority. Additionally, Alpha Hako Ltd. functions as an officially registered digital currency service provider regulated by the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission.　　Discover more　　Currencies & Foreign Exchange　　Finance　　Merchant Services & Payment

07-17Industry

Swiss Franc: Intervention risk keeps Franc lagging – OCBC

OCBC Bank strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note the Swiss Franc (CHF) has lost much of its safe-haven appeal as Swiss National Bank (SNB) intervention risk and low yields weigh on performance. With inflation below the midpoint of the SNBs target range and policy rates likely stuck at zero against rising global yields, CHF is expected to remain one of the laggards in G10 FX.　　Safe-haven appeal curtailed by SNB　　“The CHF underperformed as low yields and the Swiss National Banks (SNB) willingness to intervene in the FX market continued to weigh on the currency. In the summary of its 18 June policy meeting, the SNB said monetary conditions remain appropriate and saw no immediate need for further action despite rising upside inflation risks.”　　“Since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict, the SNB‘s increased willingness to intervene, if necessary, has curtailed the CHF’s safe haven appeal. As a result, the CHF has been driven largely by interest rate dynamics rather than risk aversion.”　　“Swiss inflation remains below the midpoint of the SNBs 0-2% price stability range, suggesting policy rates are likely to stay at zero for at least the rest of the year.”　　“Against a backdrop of rising global yields, this should keep

07-17Industry

New Era for Japanese Cryptocurrency Markets？ Demand for Digital Assets Grows

ETF effect on the cryptocurrency marketChanging the shape of regulations　　As policymakers consider reforms that could bring digital assets closer to traditional financial products, the cryptocurrency market in Japan may be nearing a critical turning point.　　Recent talks about Japans regulatory framework suggest that the nation may eventually allow Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which many analysts think would greatly increase institutional participation. Ignoring the possible impact is challenging.　　ETF effect on the cryptocurrency market　　The introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. changed the market by allowing investors to access Bitcoin through well-known brokerage accounts. With their approval, U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs have amassed massive holdings; CryptoQuant data shows that their combined reserves, excluding Grayscales GBTC, are getting close to one million BTC.　　Airbnbs Brian Chesky Breaks Silence on Crypto Hack　　Cash Cat (CASHCAT), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH) and Stellar (XLM) Price Analysis for July 17: Recovery Phase Ends Abruptly　　The scale of institutional demand created by regulated investment products is shown in the chart. The bulk of holdings are in BlackRock‘s IBIT alone, but assets are still being drawn to Fidelity’s FBTC and a number of other funds. Total ETF holdings remain close to all-time highs, indicating ongoing investor interest, even though inflows have varied throughout

07-17Industry

Is there a Robinhood Chain token？

No. There is no official Robinhood Chain token, there is no airdrop, and there is no snapshot. Every token currently claiming that association is either a joke that admits it or a trap that does not.　　SummaryRobinhood has not issued a native token for Robinhood Chain. The network runs on ether for gas, which removes the main technical reason a chain needs a token of its own.Robinhood Markets trades as HOOD on Nasdaq. That equity is the only official way to own a piece of the company, and it is a stock, not a crypto asset.CASHCAT, the chains best-known token, is a community project with no affiliation to Robinhood. Its own website describes itself as fan fiction with a ticker.New tokens keep launching into the branding gap. STONKCAT opened a presale on July 16, and others are running alongside it.The absence of a token is the scam surface. Treat any airdrop claim, snapshot rumor, or official-looking token as false unless Robinhood confirms it through its own channels.　　Ask the internet whether Robinhood Chain has a token and you will get a hundred confident answers, most of them wrong and several of them designed to be. The correct answer is short: no. Robinhood

07-17Industry

LTC Price Prediction: Crowded Longs, Quiet Sellers — A Break Below $44 Could Open the $40 Door

Terrill Dicki　　Jul 17, 2026 08:14　　Litecoins short-term moving average stack has collapsed into a 50-cent dead zone around $44.50 while sell-side taker flow silently dismantles a 74%-long retail positioning book; the bear case targ…　　LTCs Technical Reality Check　　When three different moving averages — the 7-, 20-, and 50-day SMAs — all converge within 50 cents of each other, the market is telling you it has been drifting without conviction long enough for the math to catch up with itself. That is exactly where LTC sits at $44.51, pinned in a compression zone with no directional edge in sight. The 200-day SMA looming at $55.60 isnt subtle: this coin is structurally damaged, trading more than 20% below its long-run average. Every short-term bounce this year has been a lower high.　　Momentum has gone genuinely inert. The MACD histogram sits at zero — not nudging higher, not rolling over, just dead flat. RSI at 50 echoes this with almost uncomfortable precision. A neutral RSI after a sustained period of underperformance is not a reset; its a failure of buyers to press an advantage when the setup was there. The 12- and 26-day EMAs are kissing at $44.48 and $44.44 respectively — there is no hidden

07-17Industry

MLB Makes Punishment Decision On Phillies Bryce Harper Gambling Video

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 14: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies warms up before the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)　　Getty Images　　Coming out of the All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies remain firmly in postseason position entering the second half, making any off-field development involving superstar slugger Bryce Harper especially noteworthy. The club continues to rely on Harpers bat to push it toward another October run.　　And after Harper became the subject of scrutiny over a personalized video sent to a FanDuel user that recently made headlines, there were some questions about how much the first baseman might have known about that users growing losses or the gambling addiction he would later claim in a lawsuit was being encouraged by the platform.　　With those questions swirling, it seemed as if Harper might have broken one of Major League Baseballs rules regarding sportsbook endorsements.　　Discover more　　Economics　　Finance　　News　　ForbesBlue Jays Turn To Brand New Arm After Trey Yesavage SetbackBy Peter Chawaga　　MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Clarifies Punishment Decision For Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper　　Harper publicly responded to the controversy after that video became public, writing on social media that he believed he was simply recording

07-17Industry

XRP Deleveraging Nears 2026 Lows: Can XRP Repeat Its 790% Rally From 2024？

$XRP is going through another deleveraging phase on Binance.　　According to CryptoQuant author Darkfost, a key derivatives metric has dropped to one of its lowest levels since late 2024. A similar reset in 2024 preceded $XRPs 790% rally.　　Binance Leverage Ratio Drops Near Multi-Month Low　　Darkfost said Binances Estimated Leverage Ratio (ELR), which measures leveraged futures positions relative to exchange reserves, has fallen to 0.16. It is now close to its April 2026 low of 0.15, making it one of the weakest leverage readings since November 2024.　　Meanwhile, $XRP has corrected by about 70% from its 2025 high of $3.65. This suggests traders have significantly reduced their leveraged exposure during the downturn.　　The accompanying chart shows the ELR steadily moving toward the red support zone after peaking during $XRP‘s previous rally. At the same time, $XRP’s price has retraced to around $1.10.　　Lower Open Interest Points to a Healthier Market　　According to Darkfost, the falling leverage ratio is primarily due to shrinking futures positions. Liquidations during the correction have also contributed to the decline. As leveraged positions are closed, open interest falls, reducing speculative activity.　　The analyst said this deleveraging phase is a healthy sign. Excessive leverage often makes markets more fragile and increases the risk of sharp

07-17Exchange

Coinbase CEO: S&P 500 Tokenization Will End Wall Street Monopoly

The US stock market is breaking records, with the S&P 500 surpassing 7,534 points. It has risen 75% over the past five years, but only a small part of the world is profiting from this growth. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is convinced that the traditional financial system has become a closed club and that only tokenization can fix it.　　“Imagine being on the sidelines of this growth,” Armstrong wrote. According to him, billions of people do not even need to imagine it, because strict geographical barriers, complex compliance requirements, and brokerage bureaucracy leave them with no practical way to buy shares in major US technology companies directly.　　Imagine being on the sidelines of this growth.　　Billions of people dont have to imagine - they have no access to invest in American companies. The S&P500 is up 75% in the last 5 years, and the majority of the world just had to watch from the sidelines.　　Tokenized stocks are…　　Experts estimate that more than half of the adult population in developing countries is currently completely cut off from global capital markets.　　The “Everything Exchange”: Bringing Wall Street to smartphones　　The crypto exchange has decided to capitalize on this gap by launching its “Everything Exchange”. A month ago, Coinbase

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