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XRP Ledger Linked To SWIFT In New Wave Of Backend Integration Speculation

Speculation is growing that SWIFT, the global financial messaging giant, may be integrating the XRP Ledger (XRPL) into its backend infrastructure. While unconfirmed, crypto commentators note that 36 of the 50+ banks on SWIFT’s new cross-border payments list are already Ripple partners. Additionally, SWIFT recently recognized Ripple Treasury in its Certified Partner Program. The theory suggests SWIFT’s frontend remains with banks, but the backend could be powered by XRPL for faster, more efficient settlements. Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz argues XRP is better suited for global finance than stablecoins due to its decentralization, speed, low cost, and growth potential—unlike stablecoins, which are tied to single currencies and vulnerable to regulatory action. XRP was trading around $1.31 at the time of reporting.

bitcoinist04/04 04:02

XRP Ledger Linked To SWIFT In New Wave Of Backend Integration Speculation

bitcoinist04/04 04:02

Centrifuge: Can CFG bulls break past $0.18 as TVL hits $1.6B? Examining…

Over the past 24 hours, Centrifuge (CFG) was a top performer among altcoins, surging 12% following its announcement to expand to Base Chain and enable trading of tokenized S&P 500. This move into real-world asset tokenization appears to be a key driver behind the rally. From a technical perspective, CFG's price rebounded from a key Fibonacci retracement zone around $0.14, rallying to a daily high of $0.172. The MACD indicator confirmed a short-term bullish trend shift, though the $0.17 level is acting as resistance. The next major target is $0.1857, a zone that has triggered bearish reversals three times previously. Fundamentally, Centrifuge's ecosystem is experiencing strong growth. Its Total Value Locked (TVL) has increased to $1.6 billion, up from $1.2 billion, supported by four asset classes including treasuries, AAA CLOs, private credit, and now S&P 500. Network revenue also showed positive growth in March compared to February. Additionally, the number of unique addresses and token holders continues to grow steadily, reaching 19,699 and 9,111 respectively. In summary, CFG's price momentum is being driven by both robust network expansion and a favorable technical setup, though it faces a significant resistance test near the $0.18 level.

ambcrypto04/03 22:46

Centrifuge: Can CFG bulls break past $0.18 as TVL hits $1.6B? Examining…

ambcrypto04/03 22:46

Google’s Documentation Talks About XRP And You Won’t Believe What It Says

Google's recent quantum computing research report discusses the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and its efforts to protect against quantum threats. The report highlights that XRPL is among the networks conducting experimental deployments of post-quantum cryptography, specifically noting its testnet deployment of ML-DSA signatures. It also recognizes XRPL's significant role in Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, where it currently ranks 8th with $1.9 billion in tokenized value. However, Google points out that the account model and smart contracts used by networks like XRPL introduce new quantum vulnerabilities not present in Bitcoin. While XRPL, alongside Algorand and TRON, has an advantage with native key rotation, the transition to quantum-resistant systems is complex and will take years. Despite challenges, networks including XRPL are making notable progress in adopting post-quantum cryptography.

bitcoinist04/03 21:32

Google’s Documentation Talks About XRP And You Won’t Believe What It Says

bitcoinist04/03 21:32

Grayscale files for Bittensor ETF, bringing AI-focused crypto to institutional investors

Grayscale has filed an updated registration statement with the SEC to launch the Grayscale Bittensor Trust, a product designed to hold Bittensor (TAO) directly and track its price. If approved, it will convert into an ETF on NYSE Arca, offering institutional investors regulated exposure to the AI-linked crypto asset. This marks a potential expansion of crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, reflecting a broader trend of packaging emerging crypto narratives into institutional products. The trust will not engage in staking. The filing coincides with TAO's strong price recovery, rallying toward $300 with bullish momentum and increased trading volume, signaling growing institutional alignment with AI-related crypto assets.

ambcrypto04/03 21:02

Grayscale files for Bittensor ETF, bringing AI-focused crypto to institutional investors

ambcrypto04/03 21:02

Can Circle compete against Coinbase as wrapped Bitcoin space heats up?

Circle is launching cirBTC, a new wrapped Bitcoin product backed 1:1 by BTC and targeting institutional users. The token aims to leverage Bitcoin's $1.7 trillion liquidity and integrate with Circle’s ecosystem, including its Arc chain and DeFi platforms. This move comes amid trust issues in the wrapped Bitcoin sector, highlighted by recent controversies involving BitGo’s WBTC and Coinbase’s cbBTC. While cbBTC grew rapidly to a $6B market supply, it faced scrutiny over unverifiable reserves. Circle positions cirBTC as a "neutral" and transparent alternative, emphasizing on-chain verifiability and trust. The product will compete directly with Coinbase, despite their existing partnership in USDC distribution.

ambcrypto04/03 18:01

Can Circle compete against Coinbase as wrapped Bitcoin space heats up?

ambcrypto04/03 18:01

Ripple Treasury ‘on a tear’ – Will $13 trillion annual activity improve XRP’s recovery?

Ripple has launched the first treasury management system (TMS) that supports native digital assets, aiming to streamline institutional adoption. The system, built on Ripple’s GTreasury platform, allows companies to manage both crypto and fiat assets through digital asset accounts and a unified treasury. It supports transactions in XRP and Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD. The company also plans to integrate its global payment network with Ripple Treasury, enabling corporations to earn yield on idle balances. CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted that Ripple Treasury processed $13 trillion in payments last year and expects further growth with new digital asset capabilities. Despite these developments, XRP’s price did not react positively, declining alongside Bitcoin. Spot XRP ETFs also saw net outflows in March and April. However, on-chain data indicates that large investors have been accumulating XRP since March, which could support a recovery if market sentiment improves.

ambcrypto04/03 07:09

Ripple Treasury ‘on a tear’ – Will $13 trillion annual activity improve XRP’s recovery?

ambcrypto04/03 07:09

Adding Another Oracle, Polymarket's Ambition Exposed

Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has announced the integration of Pyth Network as its oracle provider for settling prediction markets related to traditional assets. This new batch of markets will cover commodities like gold, silver, WTI crude oil, and natural gas, as well as U.S. stocks including NVIDIA, Apple, Tesla, and ETFs. Pyth will supply real-time pricing data via WebSocket, enabling second-by-second sampling and live charts for traders. This move is part of Polymarket’s ongoing expansion of its oracle infrastructure. Initially reliant on UMA’s optimistic oracle for subjective events like elections, the platform later integrated Chainlink for automated crypto price settlements (e.g., BTC and ETH). With Pyth—known for its institutional data sources like Jump Trading and Jane Street—Polymarket now extends into traditional finance, forming a multi-layered oracle system: UMA for social and political events, Chainlink for crypto, and Pyth for traditional assets. By expanding its data sources, Polymarket is broadening the scope of tradable futures—effectively turning real-world uncertainties into betable markets. The end goal appears to be a unified super-platform where any verifiable event—macro data, earnings, sports, weather, or AI releases—can be priced and traded.

Odaily星球日报04/03 04:10

Adding Another Oracle, Polymarket's Ambition Exposed

Odaily星球日报04/03 04:10

AdEx Rebrands to heyAura, Pivoting to AI-Powered Web3 Wallet Assistant

AdEx Network, a decentralized advertising protocol established in 2017, has rebranded to heyAura and pivoted to become an AI-powered Web3 wallet assistant. The move shifts focus from advertising infrastructure to providing autonomous, AI-driven support integrated directly into wallets. heyAura enables users to perform complex on-chain actions through natural language commands, reducing reliance on fragmented tools and minimizing risks. Features include executing conditional trades, batching tokens, revoking smart contract approvals, and identifying DeFi yield opportunities. The system operates under human-supervised autonomy, combining AI operations with single-signature approval via Account Abstraction. heyAura integrates natively into wallets like Ambire without accessing private keys, ensuring contextual awareness and privacy. Support for local AI execution is also in development to keep sensitive data on-device. This rebrand reflects the company-wide shift toward AI-enhanced on-chain interaction.

TheNewsCrypto04/02 14:24

AdEx Rebrands to heyAura, Pivoting to AI-Powered Web3 Wallet Assistant

TheNewsCrypto04/02 14:24

Safe Launches Safenet Beta, Giving SAFE Token Holders a Role in Network Security

Safe Foundation has launched Safenet Beta, a decentralized transaction security network that enables SAFE token holders to participate in network security through staking and delegation. For the first time, SAFE tokens have a live economic function beyond governance. Safenet uses onchain cryptographic attestations to validate transactions against security rules before execution, replacing centralized warning systems. The beta includes six genesis validators and supports static checks against common attack vectors. Staking rewards are pending DAO approval, with advanced features like slashing to follow. The network is Byzantine Fault Tolerant and aims to secure all value processed through Safe, which has handled over $1 trillion in cumulative transfers.

TheNewsCrypto04/02 12:09

Safe Launches Safenet Beta, Giving SAFE Token Holders a Role in Network Security

TheNewsCrypto04/02 12:09

The Era of Encryption: The Boundary Between Payment and Investment Is Disappearing

The boundaries between payments and investment are dissolving in the age of programmable money. While payments represent a $2.5 trillion revenue stream driven by essential, daily transactions, investment management generates $850–900 billion from a much smaller, more passive user base. Payments are a universal financial behavior, whereas investing remains a luxury activity for a minority. Historically, these systems operated separately—with distinct infrastructure, products, and user experiences. However, blockchain technology now enables a unified account model: the same balance in a single application can simultaneously serve both payment and investment functions. This means funds can be used for transactions while also earning yield or participating in DeFi protocols, all within the same interface. This convergence allows users to benefit from both high-frequency, low-value payment activity and capital appreciation from investments without transferring between separate systems—a significant shift from traditional finance.

marsbit04/02 09:03

The Era of Encryption: The Boundary Between Payment and Investment Is Disappearing