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Publicly traded Thumzup is considering whether it should stash more cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin, including Dogecoin, Solana, and XRP.

Bitcoin Treasury Firm Thumzup Considering Dogecoin, XRP Buys as Trump Jr. Invests

Ripple has announced it will be working with banking giant BNY Mellon to custody its proprietary stablecoin, RLUSD. In a new press release, BNY Mellon, a bank with approximately $2 trillion in assets under management, says that Ripple has selected the 241-year-old firm to be the primary custodian of RLUSD.

Ripple Partners With BNY Mellon As CEO Brad Garlinghouse Predicts ‘a Lot of Growth' for Crypto Industry

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading at range highs on Wednesday, with altcoins buoyed by Bitcoin consolidating just below the $110,000 level. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $109,529.33 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,717.94 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $154.68 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.38 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1738 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001218 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 15.1% and daily active addresses growing by 13.5%.

Bitcoin Holds $109,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Attempt To Break Higher

Solana

Matt Hougan, the chief investment officer (CIO) of crypto asset management firm Bitwise, is predicting an explosion in the tokenization of traditional assets. In a new blog post, Hougan says that the transition of stocks, bonds and other real-world assets (RWAs) onto blockchains instead of traditional systems may happen much quicker than he previously thought.

Bitwise CIO Reveals 4,000x Prediction, Says Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Others Will Be Impacted From One Booming Trend

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has been gaining momentum, with a partnership with BNY on stablecoin custody fueling speculation that a breakout for the token may be close. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.37 $140.5 billion +4.9% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $109,268.24 $2.17 trillion -0.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,660.94 $321.2 billion +3.1% Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez has identified a breakout pattern for XRP, setting a near-term target at $2.60.

XRP Spikes 3%: Is A Breakout Imminent?

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) has announced that the Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BKAG) will serve as the primary custodian for reserves backing its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD. This move marks a significant step toward boosting institutional trust in the stablecoin sector, as well as ensuring greater regulatory alignment for Ripple, which issued RLUSD in December 2024.

XRP Boosted 4% By Ripple's Stablecoin Partnership With BNY Mellon

Ripple's CEO said the tie-up with BNY Mellon represents how regulatory headwinds are no longer a reality for the firm.

Ripple Chooses BNY Mellon for Stablecoin Custodian as RLUSD Reaches $500 Million

A new note from crypto asset manager Bitwise points to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), and Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) as the "cleanest plays" in the emerging race to tokenize trillions of dollars in real-world assets (RWAs). What Happened: In a sharp departure from speculative crypto narratives, the firm suggests tokenization could represent crypto's most credible and scalable real-world application to date.

XRP, Ethereum, Solana And One Surprise Crypto (Not Bitcoin) Are Bitwise's 'Cleanest Plays'

Ripple's U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD has surpassed $500 million in circulation just seven months after launch, placing it among the top 20 dollar-denominated stablecoins in the market. What Happened: The token, which operates on both the XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) Ledger and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), sees average daily trading volumes around $26 million, according to CoinGecko data.

XRP Eyes $2.40 As Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Smashes $500M Market Cap

Cryptocurrency markets are trading modestly higher on Wednesday morning as markets await further tariff announcements by President Trump. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $109,110.29 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,628.26 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $154.09 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.38 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1736 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001199 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transcation decreased by 15.1% and 21.4%, respectively.

Bitcoin Stalls Around $109,000 While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Edge Higher

This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

XRP Hits 45 Day High With 'Guppy' Momentum Indicator Pointing to More Gains Ahead: Technical Analysis

Ripple chose world's biggest custodian bank BNY to safeguard the cash and Treasurys backing its RLUSD stablecoin.

BNY Mellon to custody dollar reserves for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin

Credit card users in Japan can now convert their loyalty points into crypto. Major conglomerate SBI Group's APLUS is letting cardholders redeem APLUS points for small amounts of bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), or XRP (XRP).

Japan's SBI to Let Users Swap Credit Card Points for Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP

The partnership should enhance regulatory compliance for Ripple, the issuer of ripple USD (RLUSD), and boost institutional credibility for the company as well as the fast growing stablecoin industry.

BNY Mellon will have custody of Ripple's new stablecoin as institutional interest in crypto swells

Ripple, the payments-focused digital asset firm, on Wednesday, named banking giant BNY Mellon as the primary custodian of reserve assets backing its U.S. dollar stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD).

Ripple Taps BNY Mellon to Custody Stablecoin Reserves as RLUSD Surpasses $500M

Even modest adoption of tokenization could outsize any other crypto narrative — including bitcoin — Bitwise analysts said.

Bitwise calls ETH, SOL, XRP, LINK the ‘cleanest' plays as tokenization narrative builds

Ripples seeks a U.S. banking license that would provide federal oversight for RLUSD, its stablecoin which just crossed over $500 million in market cap.

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin hits $500 million market cap within seven months of launch

Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP (XRP) are trading sideways, which is likely being driven by a hidden force that's keeping both cryptocurrencies anchored to key price levels.

Key Market Dynamic Keeps Bitcoin, XRP Anchored to $110K and $2.3 as Ether Looks Prone to Volatility

Ripple's push for a U.S. banking license has reignited bullish momentum for XRP, fueling a high-volume breakout above the $2.28 resistance level and setting up a potential test of $2.38 — a level that, if breached, could trigger a larger upside move.

XRP Clears $2.28 on Breakout Volume, Eyes $2.30 on Ripple's Banking Charter Push

Bitcoin is holding firm near $108,700 even as traditional markets recoil from renewed trade tensions sparked by Donald Trump. The U.S. president signaled plans to hike tariffs on imports, potentially as high as 50%, citing ongoing friction with the European Union over tech regulations.

Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP ETFs See Record AUM as Traders Warn of ‘Summer Lull'

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Tuesday as markets await further trade deals announced by the Trump administration. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $109,033.80 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,615.30 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $152.16 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.31 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1710 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001189 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin's large transaction volume increasing by 95.4% and daily active addresses growing by 14.3%.

Bitcoin Reclaims $109,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Follow Higher

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Trump's Truth Social files for ‘Crypto Blue Chip' ETF, Dubai approves tokenized money market fund in RWA push, and more

Yorkville America Digital, LLC, in partnership with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) – the company behind President Donald Trump's “free speech” social media platform Truth Social – has filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Truth Social Platform's Parent Company Proposes Blue Chip Crypto ETF

Trump Media and Technology Group is looking to launch another Truth Social-branded crypto ETF for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and more.

Trump Media Files for 'Crypto Blue Chip' ETF Holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) holders that want to be in the top 10% of all token holders must have a minimum of 2,486 XRP, according to a new research report. What Happened: Research by the media outlet The Crypto Basic shows that to rank in the top 5%, one needs 8,758 XRP, while the top 1% requires 50,637 XRP or more.

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