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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeHTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!The episode highlighted both rapid iteration and the risk that comes with ad

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The episode highlighted both rapid iteration and the risk that comes with adding complex new transaction patterns to a ledger that wants to be taken seriously by regulated finance.

Beyond core releases, XRPL has introduced institution-focused features, including Permissioned Domains and Permissioned DEXs.

The episode highlighted both rapid iteration and t

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Circle unveils USDC Bridge for native cross-chain stablecoin transfers Stablecoin issuer

Circle unveils USDC Bridge for native cross-chain stablecoin transfers



Stablecoin issuer Circle has launched $USDC Bridge, enabling users to transfer $USDC natively between at least 17 blockchains without needing to rely on wrapped or synthetic tokens.

On Friday, Circle’s $USDC X account said the bridge allows users to move the $USDC ($USDC) stablecoin in a “predictable, transparent way,” citing a native burn-and-mint transfer mechanism and no bridge complexities.

Gas fees will be handled automatically, fees will be shown upfront, and live status updates will be provided throughout the transfer, Circle added.

Source: Circle

The $USDC Bridge builds on Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), which was introduced in April 2023 and facilitates hundreds of millions of stablecoin transfers each day.

Cross-chain bridges seek to make the broader crypto ecosystem interoperable, functioning as a unified network rather than a collection of fragmented, isolated blockchains.

Making bridges as simple and easy to use as possible has been an area of focus for many crypto infrastructure firms.

In the past, bridges have confused users and arguably slowed crypto adoption, especially for beginners struggling to navigate bridge interfaces, trade routes and gas fees.

$USDC Bridge supports over a dozen blockchains

Cointelegraph found that $USDC Bridge supports $USDC transfers between at least 17 Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible blockchains, including Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Base, Monad, Optimism, Polygon, Sonic and World Network.

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Circle’s CCTP supports a broader number of blockchains, including Solana, Sui and Aptos, which are not natively EVM compatible.

On Wednesday, Circle was hit with a class action for failing to freeze around $230 million worth of $USDC that 

Circle unveils USDC Bridge for native cross-chain

Solana's economic activity surpassed $1 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, marking the first time the network has reached that threshold. The surge was powered by an industry-leading 25.3 billion 

Solana's economic activity surpassed $1 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, marking the first time the network has reached that threshold. The surge was powered by an industry-leading 25.3 billion transactions, putting Solana ahead of rival blockchains. A combination of high throughput and rock-bottom fees has drawn developers and users in growing numbers. That momentum is visible across a string of initiatives through Q1. The foundation introduced STRIDE and the Solana Incident Response Network to raise ecosystem security standards. It also launched a unified Developer Platform offering institutions and enterprises a single API layer for building on the chain.Real-world asset issuance has also expanded.

WisdomTree brought its full suite of regulated tokenized funds to Solana. Meanwhile, Ondo Global Markets added more than 200 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, becoming the network's largest RWA issuer. Matrixdock deployed its XAUm tokenized-gold product for near-instant settlement and DeFi integration. Meanwhile, stablecoin activity has been brisk. February's ecosystem report showed that SOL-denominated total value locked hit an all-time high, even as the market contracted. The RWA market cap reached $1.71 billion, and stablecoin transactions topped $650 billion. Partnerships with Fireblocks are enabling 24/7 corporate treasury operations, instant global payouts, and yield generation. Payment rails that support Visa, PayPal, and Worldpay now enable treasury management, remittances, neobanking, merchant settlement, and cross-border payroll through Takenos in Latin America and beyond.Furthermore, Rain's stablecoin-backed cards have emerged as a practical on-ramp for evervdav commerce.



Solana's economic activity surpassed $1 trillion i

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However, the awkward part for XRP holders is that a thriving XRPL does not automatically translate into proportional demand for XRP.

That is the real story in 2026. XRPL can generate significant economic activity, while XRP captures only a thin utility skim, unless market structure begins to adopt XRP as the unit of liquidity.

Put differently, XRPL can win as infrastructure and enjoy enormous gains while XRP struggles. So, the question is what part of that growth actually requires XRP.

However, the awkward part for XRP holders is that

Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeHTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!It is the same mechanism that gives major currencies their durable monetary 

It is the same mechanism that gives major currencies their durable monetary premium. So, this demand is not driven by tiny fees. Instead, it is pushed by the need to hold liquidity to do business.

A simple inventory model shows why this matters. If XRP-mediated payment volume reaches $1 trillion per year, the daily flow works out to roughly $2.74 billion.

If market makers keep about half a day of buffer inventory, the required inventory would be about $1.37 billion in XRP.

It is the same mechanism that gives major currenci

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Crypto Kidnapping Surge: French Probe After €3M Ransom Case French authorities are inves

Crypto Kidnapping Surge: French Probe After €3M Ransom Case


French authorities are investigating a rise in crypto-linked kidnappings after a 74-year-old man from Voiron in Isère survived a violent 16-hour abduction in January 2026. Police said attackers stormed his home and forced him to contact his son while demanding cryptocurrency, believing the family held significant digital assets.

The incident forms part of a growing pattern of organized groups targeting individuals linked to crypto through data leaks and online tracking.

As per a local report, the victim, identified as Jean, told investigators that his kidnappers assaulted him repeatedly while trying to extract access codes from his son. Authorities confirmed the group demanded €3 million before police intervention ended the case.

Rising Violence in Crypto-Linked Kidnappings

Jean told investigators that the attackers used repeated violence over several hours, including threats, forced movement, and physical assault. He said they filmed him to pressure his son into paying a ransom.

However, no payment was made after the son confirmed he did not control large crypto funds. Police later arrested three suspects aged between 19 and 23 during the operation.

Investigators said the group acted under instructions from a remote coordinator believed to be based abroad. They added that the attackers were recruited through social media and operated as low-level executors.

Moreover, authorities linked the same operational pattern to at least twenty kidnappings between 2023 and 2025, with activity increasing sharply in 2026.

Crypto Kidnapping Surge: French Probe After €3M Ra

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Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of further U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, while the Japanese yen slipped after the Bank of Japan's governor signaled little urgency to raise interest rates at its upcoming April meeting.The dollar index held steady during Asian trading hours, poised for a second consecutive week of losses. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reduced safe-haven demand for the greenback, allowing most Asian currencies to post modest weekly gains on the back of improved risk appetite.U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a potential ceasefire agreement, stating that additional talks could take place within days. A separate U.S.-brokered, ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon further fueled hopes for broader regional stability, though ongoing U.S. sanctions on Iran and restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz kept market sentiment in check.The yen remained under pressure after BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda delivered broadly dovish remarks at a press conference, sidestepping any firm commitment to hiking rates in April. Despite acknowledging Japan's low real interest rates and healthy corporate earnings, his tone disappointed investors who had hoped for stronger action to combat inflation driven by energy market disruptions. Analysts at OCBC warned that a failure to hike could push the USD/JPY pair above 160, potentially triggering intervention by Japan's Ministry of Finance.Elsewhere across Asia, the Australian dollar outperformed regional peers, rising over one percent for the week as traders increased bets on further Reserve Bank of Australia rate hikes. The Chinese yuan, Singapore dollar, and South Korean won were largely flat, while the Indian rupee edged lower despite some relief from declining oil prices, a key factor influencing its recent record l

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Frida

On April 18, according to Farside Investors, the U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net inflow of $663.9 million yesterday, with IBIT net inflow at $284 million, FBTC net inflow at $163.4 million, and ARKB n

Bitcoin ETF Sees $663.9 Million Net Inflow, Ethereum ETF Sees $127.4 Million Net Inflow

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On April 18, the US Central Command stated on social media that since the US naval blockade, 21 ships have turned back to Iran as directed by the US military. According to reports from the British shi

US Military: 21 Ships Have Turned Back to Iran as Directed

On April 18, according to Coinglass data, as RAVE surged past $27 again, the total liquidation amount for this cryptocurrency reached $20.64 million in the past 24 hours, second only to Bitcoin and Et

RAVE Sees $20.64 Million Liquidation in 24 Hours, Second Only to Bitcoin and Ethereum

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