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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeHTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Fees are burned, good design, weak valuation engine XRPL links usage to XRP 

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Fees are burned, good design, weak valuation engine
XRPL links usage to XRP in the most literal way possible. Transaction fees are paid in XRP and destroyed, not distributed to validators.

Under normal conditions, the base fee is typically tiny, around 10 drops (0.00001 XRP) per transaction, and it can rise during congestion.

The design choice makes sense for security; it is a spam deterrent.

However, it is not built as a revenue stream for network operators, and it is not designed to create a visible “cash flow” that a market can easily capitalize.

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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 a report by the British ship

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

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The Pentagon is in early discussions with major American manufacturers including automotive leaders General Motors and Ford Motor about redirecting a portion of their factory capacity and workforce to

The Pentagon is in early discussions with major American manufacturers including automotive leaders General Motors and Ford Motor about redirecting a portion of their factory capacity and workforce toward producing military munitions and equipment, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar with the matter.Senior defense officials have been meeting with corporate executives to explore how commercial industrial capacity can be leveraged to support and supplement traditional defense contractors. The goal is to rapidly scale the domestic production of high-demand military hardware such as missiles, drones, and advanced tactical systems as global conflicts continue to strain existing U.S. stockpiles. The outreach is part of a broader Trump administration push to place America's defense industrial base on what officials are calling a "wartime footing." Ongoing conflicts, particularly in Ukraine and involving Iran, have significantly depleted military supplies, prompting Washington to look beyond its conventional defense supply chain for solutions. Aerospace and industrial manufacturers GE Aerospace and Oshkosh Corporation are also among the companies engaged in these preliminary conversations. This initiative signals growing concern within the U.S. government over the nation's limited domestic weapons production capacity. By bringing commercial manufacturers into the fold, the Pentagon aims to build more resilient and scalable supply chains capable of meeting rising national security demands especially in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. While the discussions remain in early stages, the move reflects a significant strategic shift: 

The Pentagon is in early discussions with major Am

#Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Denmark's biggest bank only recently started letting customers buy into Bitcoin and Ether and that 

#Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Denmark's biggest bank only recently started letting customers buy into Bitcoin and Ether and that may explain a lot. Related Reading: Crypto Gains Ally As Former CFTC Chair Becomes Full-Time AdviserBanks, Tax Rules Kept Many Danes On The SidelinesFor years, Danish banks largely shut the door on crypto. Most refused to let customers purchase digital assets through their platforms and often warned against them as too risky. An uneven tax structure added another layer of friction. The result: a country where crypto never quite caught on the way it did elsewhere in Europe. A new staff paper from Danmarks Nationalbank puts a number on it. Just 4% of Danish citizens currently hold cryptocurrency a figure that hasn't moved since 2023, even as ownership climbed across much of the continent. Norway, Finland, and the United Kingdom each report more than 10% of their populations holding crypto assets, according to the central bank's findings. Denmark sits well below that range. Source: Danmarks National Bank The survey behind the paper was conducted by Epinion between October and November 2025. It gathered responses from over 3,000 people aged 15 and above through Denmark's Digital Post system. The sample was weighted to match national demographics. Most Holders Keep Small PositionsAmong those who do own crypto in Denmark, the amounts are mostly modest. 

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On April 18, Tokyo announced the launch of a business support program aimed at the social implementation of 'yen-denominated stablecoins.' The program provides subsidies for related expenses such as u

Tokyo Launches Subsidy for Yen-Pegged Stablecoin Applications: Up to 40 Million Yen per Project

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT! Economist Proposes National USD Stablecoin to Eliminate Currency Controls in Venezuela 



Economist Proposes National USD Stablecoin to Eliminate Currency Controls in Venezuela



Alejandro Grisanti, head of Ecoanalitica, proposed issuing a national USD stablecoin as part of a series of measures to lift currency controls in Venezuela. This system would complement the current auction system, allowing the excluded sector to receive dollars via blockchain rails.

Key Takeaways:

Ecoanalitica proposes a stablecoin to fix local dollar shortages, driving future Venezuelan bank integration.

Surging adoption since 2025 bypasses the Central Bank, making stablecoins vital for future SME dollar access.

In October, R&D, Conexus, processing 40% of transfers, announced work on a stablecoin settlement system.

Ecoanalítica Proposes Venezuelan Stablecoin to Solve Dollar Woes

As the Venezuelan economy faces headwinds because of the currency controls and the exclusion of small and medium enterprises from the dollar assignment system, cryptocurrencies can be part of the solution to these issues.

In a recent note, Alejandro Grisanti, founder and CEO of Ecoanalitica, an economic consulting firm, highlighted the advantages of issuing a stablecoin to help correct dollar distribution issues derived from the implementation of an auction system that allows different exchange rates for the greenback.

Grisanti proposes “the implementation of a system based on stablecoins integrated into the formal financial system, subject to strict regulation and featuring AML/KYC compliance mechanisms,” in addition to the controlled import of cash to allow small and medium-sized companies without banking accounts in the U.S. to operate using dollars in the local market.

Grisanti’s proposal suggests the issuance of a dollar stablecoin specially designed for the country, which would feature traceability, operational control, and shared auditing with international partners.

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT! Spot XRP ETFs See Biggest Weekly Inflows Since January, Signaling Institutional Comeb U



Spot XRP ETFs See Biggest Weekly Inflows Since January, Signaling Institutional Comeb

U.S. spot $XRP ETFs attracted $41.64 million in just four days, marking their strongest weekly inflow since mid-January and pointing to renewed institutional demand.

Total assets reached around $1.08 billion, led by Bitwise and Franklin products.

$XRP price gained over 9% in the past week, showing that ETF-driven capital is translating into broader market momentum and strengthening sentiment toward regulated crypto exposure.

The latest figures indicate a shift in capital flows back into $XRP-linked investment products. After weeks of softer activity, spot $XRP ETFs are once again drawing consistent inflows, reflecting improving confidence among institutional investors and a more constructive backdrop for digital assets.

Spot $XRP ETFs Drive Institutional Comeback

Spot $XRP ETFs posted their largest weekly inflows since January 16, 2026. During the first four days of the week, these funds pulled in $41.64 million, reaching a 13-week high. With the final day not yet accounted for, total inflows may surpass earlier records this year.

Combined assets under management now stand near $1.08 billion. The Bitwise $XRP ETF (XRPP) led the week with $17.95 million in inflows, bringing its total assets to $313.69 million. The Franklin $XRP ETF (XRPZ) followed closely, adding $16.56 million and lifting its assets to $252.82 million.

A notable spike occurred on April 15, when daily inflows reached about $17.11 million, the highest since early February. This pattern suggests institutions increasingly prefer regulated ETF exposure rather than direct token purchases, mirroring trends previously seen in Bitcoin and Ethereum markets.

Spot XRP ETFs See Biggest Weekly Inflows Since J

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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeHTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Using XRP's current price of around $1.39 and about 61.1 billion XRP in circ

Using XRP's current price of around $1.39 and about 61.1 billion XRP in circulation, $1.37 billion in inventory would equate to roughly 986 million XRP held as working capital.

That would represent a meaningful supply sink if sustained, and it would grow with volume and volatility, as stressed markets require deeper liquidity buffers.

Meanwhile, this is also where XRPL’s growth can fail to accrue to XRP.

Using XRP's current price of around $1.39 and abou

My opinion is that XAUUSD still has a bullish bias overall, but it is not a smooth trend. Recent Reuters coverage says gold kept rising on April 17, 2026, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and expecta

My opinion is that XAUUSD still has a bullish bias overall, but it is not a smooth trend. Recent Reuters coverage says gold kept rising on April 17, 2026, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and expectations of interest-rate cuts, while the World Gold Council notes that gold’s volatility has increased in 2026. At the same time, demand is showing signs of strain in some markets because prices are already very high, so sharp pullbacks can still happen. �
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In simple words, gold looks strong as a long-term safe-haven asset, but short-term movement can be fast and messy. So my view is: bullish overall, cautious on entries, and better for patience than chasing every spike


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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

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