XRP Ledger Transfers Surge 5x as Treasuries Hit 8x Growth

XRPL Tokenized Treasuries Surge 8x as Institutional Flows Accelerate and RWA Momentum Deepens  Evernorth data shows the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in real-world asset tokenization, with US Treasuries leading the surge.  What was once a small on-chain niche has grown into a market worth hundreds of millions, underscoring a broader shift in how traditional financial instruments are issued and transferred on blockchain infrastructure.  Twelve months ago, tokenized US Treasuries on the XRP Ledger stood at roughly $50 million. Today, theyve surged to around $418 million, an eightfold jump in a single year, with growth now driven not just by issuance but by rising on-chain transfer activity across the network.  Well, transfer activity reveals a sharper shift beneath the surface. In 2025, tokenized Treasury movement on XRPL totaled about $70 million for the full year, while 2026 year-to-date has already climbed to roughly $352 million, over five times that figure in just four months.  More importantly, the trend points beyond inflows that capital isn‘t just arriving on XRPL, it’s turning over far more frequently once it gets there.  XRPLs Quiet Takeover of Tokenized Finance  The growing focus is shifting from supply to flow in how XRPLs expansion is being understood. Issuance signals institutional confidence in bringing assets on-chain, but

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Gold: Inflation hedge as energy shocks bite – BNY

Finance  Gold: Inflation hedge as energy shocks bite – BNY  BNY‘s Bob Savage points out that Gold is gaining alongside Steel as Brent Oil surges to multi‑year highs and Middle East tensions intensify. Elevated energy costs are feeding directly into Euro area and French inflation, while producer prices in several economies show renewed momentum. This backdrop reinforces Gold’s role as a hedge against supply‑driven inflation and geopolitical risk.  Safe haven appeal in energy-led inflation  “It is also noteworthy that gold and steel are higher within commodities.”  “Overall, the data suggest renewed inflationary momentum in the euro area, with energy costs playing a dominant role despite some easing in underlying price pressures.”  “The pickup in headline inflation was primarily driven by a sharp acceleration in energy prices, which surged by 14.2% y/y due to higher petroleum product costs.”  “Upstream pressures were more pronounced, with intermediate goods inflation accelerating to 9.1% and mining prices surging by 33.0% y/y, reflecting strong increases in metal ores.”  “Export price gains were driven by strong increases in gold, coal and fertilizers, reflecting safe haven demand and supply disruptions, although falls in iron ore and gas prices offset these gains.”

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Wasabi Protocol loses over $5 million in multi-chain exploit

Wasabi Protocol has been hit by a multi-chain exploit worth more than $5 million, according to blockchain security firms. The attack affected Ethereum, Base, Berachain, and Blast.Wasabi Protocol was exploited for over $5 million across Ethereum, Base, Berachain, and Blast.Security firms said a compromised admin key allowed attackers to upgrade contracts and drain funds.Wasabi told users not to interact with its contracts while the team investigates the exploit.  PeckShield said the exploit targeted Wasabi Protocol across several networks. The affected chains included Ethereum, Base, Berachain, and Blast.  Security firms said the attack drained more than $5 million from the DeFi derivatives platform. The incident adds to a sharp rise in DeFi exploits reported this month.  Compromised admin key linked to attack  Blockaid and CertiK said the attacker used a compromised admin key. The key allowed privileged access through the Wasabi deployer wallet.  The attacker then upgraded core contracts and drained funds. BlockSec said early traces show Tornado Cash-funded accounts received admin-linked roles.  Blockaid warned, “All Wasabi/Spicy LP-share tokens minted by these vaults should be treated as COMPROMISED.”  Cyvers said the attacker extracted several assets, including WETH, PEPE, MOG, USDC, ZYN, REKT, cbBTC, AERO, and VIRTUAL.  The security firm said the stolen funds were consolidated into ETH. They were

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XRP Sentiment Hits 2-Year High Following Rakuten Pay Integration

While the move is expected to fuel a sharp surge in XRP participation, traders are optimistic that the aftermath of such a move could be a major price breakout for XRP.  XRP price stay negative  Although the XRP social sentiment has seen a sudden spike, hitting its 2-year high, the rapid increase in its social metric has yet to reflect on its price movements.  While XRP is yet to respond to the buzz with any major price move, CoinMarketCap data shows that the asset has slumped by about 2.29% over the last 24 hours, trading at $1.37 as of writing time.  While the divergence in the XRP social metric and trading price may seem surprising at first, it is important to note that such social enthusiasm usually fuel immediate FOMO and the real impact usually comes later, after things settle down a bit.

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Seasonal trends favor bulls even as BTC price ends April in a defensive mood: Crypto Daily

Bitcoin Crypto  Seasonal trends favor bulls even as BTC price ends April in a defensive mood: Crypto Daily  Bitcoin is on the defensive as April draws to a close, though seasonal trends suggest any pullbacks may prove short-lived, potentially paving the way for a renewed move higher in the weeks ahead.  Data going back to 2013 shows that May tends to be a bullish month for the largest cryptocurrency, with gains in seven of the past 13 years. While the average return of around 8% is less impressive than stronger months like October and November, it still points to a positive bias.  Coming on the heels of Aprils roughly 10% gain, the seasonal pattern suggests the broader uptrend could remain intact. The outlook is supported by similar bullish seasonality in the S&P 500, which is already hovering near record highs.  Back-to-back net monthly inflows into the U.S.-listed spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) indicate strong institutional demand and support the bullish case. These ETFs have pulled in over $1.8 billion this month following Marchs $1.32 billion.  Still, traders need to keep an eye on bond markets, where rising yields are posing a headwind to risk assets.  “Bitcoins failure to sustain above $78K and the subsequent drift back toward $75K

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XRP Technical Analysis Apr 30

Tech  XRP Technical Analysis Apr 30  XRP is exhibiting a downtrend on daily and weekly charts; unable to hold above EMA20 ($1.40), it is consolidating at the $1.37 level. Momentum indicators are issuing bearish signals, while key supports at $1.32 and $1.22 could be tested.  Executive Summary  XRP is facing a 2.16% drop at the $1.37 level, with the overall technical picture painting a bearish image. The price continues to remain below EMA20 ($1.40), while Supertrend resistance stands out at $1.51; RSI at 45.53 is neutral bearish, and MACD confirms momentum loss with a negative histogram. Critical supports are at $1.3193 and $1.2157, while the resistance table concentrates in the $1.4428-$1.6570 range. Volume at $1.20B is at a medium level but shows decreased participation alongside the drop. Bitcoins misguided movement and bearish Supertrend are creating risk for altcoins; short-term downside target is $1.1172, while upside movement requires surpassing $1.6570. The risk/reward ratio appears more attractive in bearish scenarios.  Market Structure and Trend StatusCurrent Trend Analysis  XRPs overall trend direction is clearly downward; in the last 24 hours, it declined from the $1.41 high to $1.35 lows, confirmed by bearish candlestick formations. On the daily chart, the higher high/lower low structure is broken, while on the weekly

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Shiba Inu Ranking Slips as Community Drives Support

Tech  Shiba Inu Ranking Slips as Community Drives Support  Shiba Inu has attracted renewed attention as its global crypto ranking continues to fluctuate amid market competition. Market participants are closely assessing whether the token can sustain its recent recovery momentum. Ragnar Shiba has insights into the forces driving SHIBs performance and resilience.His comments arrive during a period marked by both recovery signals and persistent ranking pressure.  Community Support Remains the Core Strength of Shiba Inu  Ragnar Shiba stated that Shiba Inus strength does not rely solely on price action or social media attention. He emphasized that the ShibArmy continues to play the most important role in sustaining the ecosystem.  He noted that community members have remained active throughout periods of high volatility. This consistent engagement, he explained, has helped maintain confidence in the project. It has also strengthened the ecosystem beyond short-term trading cycles.  Ragnar added that supporters have defended Shiba Inu during repeated criticism phases. In addition, he pointed out that the same community activity has helped attract new investors over time. However, he acknowledged that momentum has slowed in recent weeks.  Some participants, he observed, have shifted focus toward alternative tokens. Despite this, committed supporters continue to promote and defend SHIB across various platforms.  Global Ranking

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Stellantis (STLA) Stock Plunges 5.59% Despite Posting Revenue and Earnings Gains in Q1

Stellantis N.V., STLA  STLA Shares Sink Despite Positive Quarterly Earnings Momentum  Stellantis announced first-quarter net revenues totaling €38.1 billion for 2026, marking a 6% uplift compared to the same period last year. The expansion was driven by increased unit volumes throughout multiple geographic markets, with particularly robust performance in North American operations. Vehicle shipments surged 12%, demonstrating enhanced consumer appetite and more effective sales strategies.  The automaker swung to a net profit of €0.4 billion, marking a dramatic reversal from the year-ago loss. This turnaround stemmed from enhanced operational efficiency and elevated shipment numbers. Adjusted operating income climbed to €1.0 billion, while operating margins widened to 2.5%.  Despite these encouraging financial metrics, market participants responded negatively, pushing shares lower throughout pre-market activity. The stock retreated to $7.26, indicating continued bearish sentiment among traders. Market observers appeared more concerned with liquidity challenges and profitability sustainability than top-line expansion.  Industrial free cash flow posted a negative €1.9 billion, though this represented a 37% improvement versus the prior-year quarter. The deficit stemmed from typical seasonal working capital requirements during the first quarter along with legacy restructuring expenses. Nevertheless, the company bolstered its financial cushion, closing the period with €44.1 billion in available liquidity.  Geographic Performance Drives Top-Line Expansion  The North

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Stellantis (STLA) Stock Plunges 5.59% Despite Posting Revenue and Earnings Gains in Q1

STLA Shares Sink Despite Positive Quarterly Earnings Momentum  Stellantis announced first-quarter net revenues totaling €38.1 billion for 2026, marking a 6% uplift compared to the same period last year. The expansion was driven by increased unit volumes throughout multiple geographic markets, with particularly robust performance in North American operations. Vehicle shipments surged 12%, demonstrating enhanced consumer appetite and more effective sales strategies.  The automaker swung to a net profit of €0.4 billion, marking a dramatic reversal from the year-ago loss. This turnaround stemmed from enhanced operational efficiency and elevated shipment numbers. Adjusted operating income climbed to €1.0 billion, while operating margins widened to 2.5%.  Despite these encouraging financial metrics, market participants responded negatively, pushing shares lower throughout pre-market activity. The stock retreated to $7.26, indicating continued bearish sentiment among traders. Market observers appeared more concerned with liquidity challenges and profitability sustainability than top-line expansion.  Industrial free cash flow posted a negative €1.9 billion, though this represented a 37% improvement versus the prior-year quarter. The deficit stemmed from typical seasonal working capital requirements during the first quarter along with legacy restructuring expenses. Nevertheless, the company bolstered its financial cushion, closing the period with €44.1 billion in available liquidity.  Geographic Performance Drives Top-Line Expansion  The North American market

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Shiba Inu Ranking Slips as Community Drives Support

Shiba Inu has attracted renewed attention as its global crypto ranking continues to fluctuate amid market competition. Market participants are closely assessing whether the token can sustain its recent recovery momentum. Ragnar Shiba has insights into the forces driving SHIBs performance and resilience.His comments arrive during a period marked by both recovery signals and persistent ranking pressure.  Community Support Remains the Core Strength of Shiba Inu  Ragnar Shiba stated that Shiba Inus strength does not rely solely on price action or social media attention. He emphasized that the ShibArmy continues to play the most important role in sustaining the ecosystem.  He noted that community members have remained active throughout periods of high volatility. This consistent engagement, he explained, has helped maintain confidence in the project. It has also strengthened the ecosystem beyond short-term trading cycles.  Ragnar added that supporters have defended Shiba Inu during repeated criticism phases. In addition, he pointed out that the same community activity has helped attract new investors over time. However, he acknowledged that momentum has slowed in recent weeks.  Some participants, he observed, have shifted focus toward alternative tokens. Despite this, committed supporters continue to promote and defend SHIB across various platforms.  Global Ranking Position Shows Recovery but Competitive Pressure Persists  Shiba

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