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Ondo Finance, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, Mastercard, and Ripple have jointly completed the first near real-time cross-border, cross-bank redemption of tokenized US Treasuries — with the XRP Ledger servin

Ondo Finance, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, Mastercard, and Ripple have jointly completed the first near real-time cross-border, cross-bank redemption of tokenized US Treasuries — with the XRP Ledger serving as the settlement blockchain at the center of a transaction that connected public blockchain infrastructure directly to global banking rails for the first time.

The pilot, announced on May 6, executed in under five seconds — a stark contrast to the one-to-three business day timeframe that cross-border correspondent banking typically requires. It also occurred outside traditional banking hours, underscoring what the participating firms described as a step toward a financial system capable of operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


XRP's price trends sideways on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview
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The mechanics of the pilot reveal how each institution contributed a distinct piece of the settlement architecture. Ripple redeemed a portion of its holdings in OUSG — Ondo Finance’s Short-Term US Government Treasuries fund, a tokenized product available to accredited investors and qualified purchasers — directly on the XRP Ledger. Ondo processed the redemption and triggered a fiat payout instruction through Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN), a platform designed to enable interoperability between on-chain assets and traditional money movement systems.

From there, Mastercard’s MTN routed the instruction to Kinexys by J.P. Morgan — JPMorgan’s blockchain infrastructure platform, which has now processed more than $3 trillion in cumulative transactions, per figures cited in the announcement.

Kinexys debited Ondo’s Blockchain Deposit Account and delivered US dollar proceeds to Ripple’s bank account in Singapore through its correspondent banking network. One leg of the 

Ondo Finance, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, Mastercard,

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Bitcoin (BTC) Today News
Bitcoin is currently trading around the $80K level, with the market showing cautious movement after recent volatility. Analysts say Bitcoin is trying to hold support above $80,000 while facing resistance near the $82K–$84K zone. 
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Recent reports show that institutional interest in Bitcoin is still active through ETFs and large investment firms, but short-term market sentiment remains mixed because of global economic uncertainty and profit-taking from traders. 
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Some analysts, including Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, believe Bitcoin may be entering a new bullish cycle after several months of recovery and stronger technical structure. 
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At the same time, market volatility remains high, and traders are watching closely for a confirmed breakout above resistance before expecting a larger rally.
Price Prediction (BTC)
Short-term range: $78,000 – $82,000
Bullish breakout target: $90,000 – $100,000
Strong bullish scenario: $110,000+ if institutional inflows increase
Bearish downside zone: $72,000 – $75,000
Several forecasts suggest Bitcoin could continue moving higher later in 2026 if market liquidity and ETF demand remain strong. 

Bitcoin (BTC) Today News Bitcoin is currently trad

ECB President Christine Lagarde has pushed back against the idea that Europe should answer dollar crypto stablecoin dominance by promoting euro-denominated stablecoins of its own, arguing instead that

ECB President Christine Lagarde has pushed back against the idea that Europe should answer dollar crypto stablecoin dominance by promoting euro-denominated stablecoins of its own, arguing instead that the region should build tokenised financial infrastructure anchored in central bank money.

In a speech at the Banco de España LatAm Economic Forum in Roda de Bará, Spain, Lagarde framed stablecoins as one of the fastest-moving policy questions in global finance. The market, she said, has grown from less than $10 billion six years ago to more than $300 billion today, with close to 98% of stablecoins denominated in US dollars and nearly 90% controlled by Tether and Circle.

Lagarde: ECB Must Not Copy US Crypto Stablecoin Model

That concentration has turned crypto stablecoins into more than a crypto-market instrument. In Lagarde’s view, they now sit at the intersection of monetary power, financial stability and tokenised-market infrastructure.

“The growing argument is that to remain relevant, Europe must respond by promoting euro-denominated stablecoins of its own,” Lagarde said. “Otherwise, it faces a future of digital dollaritation and a loss of monetary sovereignty.”

But she argued that this framing misses the central issue. Stablecoins, according to Lagarde, perform two separate functions that are often conflated: a monetary function, by extending the reach of a currency, and a technological function, by acting as the cash leg for settlement on distributed ledger infrastructure.

“The argument I want to develop today is that once we disentangle those two functions, the case for promoting euro-denominated stablecoins is far weaker than it appears,” she said. “And a more fundamental question comes into view: do we actually need stablecoins to obtain the benefits they are said to provide? Or are we mistaking the instrument for th

Josh Shapiro has sued Character.Al after a chatbot falsely posed as a licensed Pennsylvania psychiatrist and offered medical advice to a state investigator. Summary A Character.Al bot named "Emilie" c

Josh Shapiro has sued Character.Al after a chatbot falsely posed as a licensed Pennsylvania psychiatrist and offered medical advice to a state investigator. Summary A Character.Al bot named "Emilie" claimed to be a licensed Pennsylvania psychiatrist and provided a fake state medical license number during a state investigation. The bot offered depression assessments and told an investigator its consultations were "within my remit as a Doctor." Pennsylvania is seeking a preliminary injunction to bar Character.Al bots from practicing medicine without a license. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sued Character.Al on May 6, targeting the company's chatbots for allegedly practicing medicine without a license. The state said an investigation found that chatbots presenting themselves as fictional characters had claimed to be licensed medical professionals, including psychiatrists, available to discuss mental health symptoms with users. A Character.Al bot named "Emilie" told a state investigator that assessing whether medication could help was "within my remit as a Doctor." The bot also claimed a Pennsylvania medical license and supplied an invalid license number. As of April 17, 2026, Emilie had logged approximately 45,500 user interactions on the platform. You might also like: OpenAl's GPT-5.5-Cyber arms cyber defenders What the state is demanding The Shapiro administration is seeking a preliminary injunction and a court order to stop Al companion bots from posing as licensed professionals and providing medical advice. The case marks the first enforcement action of its kind announced by a governor in the United States. "Pennsylvania law is clear," Al Schmidt, secretary of
Pennsylvania's Department of State, said in a statement.
"You cannot hold yourself out as
a licensed medical professional without proper credentials." Character.Al said its characters are fictional and

Josh Shapiro has sued Character.Al after a chatbot

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$110K Spring Airdrop Rain—18 Days Straight!HTX Community April Creation ContestBTC Shakes at $80K—Up or Down? Grayscale Cardano ETF Could Arrive Before October 2026The latest excitement in the Cardano

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Grayscale Cardano ETF Could Arrive Before October 2026The latest excitement in the Cardano ecosystem comes from crypto analyst Eilert, who revealed that Grayscale could potentially launch a dedicated Cardano ETF, referred to as “GADA,” before October 23, 2026.

According to the analyst, the SEC’s approval of new generic listing standards for spot crypto ETFs has created a much smoother path for future launches. Under the updated framework, a crypto asset must first complete six months of CME futures trading before becoming eligible for a spot ETF review process.

Grayscale Cardano ETF Could Arrive Before October

HTX Creation Challenge — Post and Win 1,500U 💥HTX Community April Creation ContestBTC Shakes at $80K—Up or Down?Trader Eugene Ng Ah Sio: Bitcoin Near Key Breakout Level as Altcoins Show Bottoming Sign

Trader Eugene Ng Ah Sio: Bitcoin Near Key Breakout Level as Altcoins Show Bottoming Signals
Crypto trader Eugene Ng Ah Sio said on May 9 that multiple charts across the cryptocurrency market are showing signs of bottoming out, with Bitcoin hovering around $80,000 and altcoins positioned for a potential breakout from their current trading ranges.

"Multiple charts look like they're close to bottoming out," Ng Ah Sio wrote on his personal channel. "Bitcoin is currently hovering around $80,000 — I think the market will start a real big move, hopefully upward, in the next week or so, and many altcoins are also expected to break out of their current trading range."

The trader's bullish lean is rooted in market structure rather than price momentum alone. Ng Ah Sio pointed to overall trading volume and open interest levels as evidence that most cryptocurrencies currently require relatively little marginal buying pressure to move prices higher — a setup that can amplify upside moves when they do occur.

His read is that market participants remain underallocated to most crypto assets at current levels, meaning there is room for significant capital to rotate in without hitting heavy resistance from existing positioning.

Despite the constructive setup, Ng Ah Sio was clear about what the market needs to confirm the move. Bitcoin must break through the $80,000 level cleanly and decisively — not just touch it and retreat. A definitive break above that level, he argued, would be the catalyst that unlocks the broader altcoin rally he is anticipating.

He identified ETH, SOL, and HYPE as the key altcoins to watch, noting that these assets taking the lead and establishing a clear upward trend would be the signal that a new market cycle leg is underway.
Ng Ah Sio acknowledged the scenario does not play out automatically. 


Trader Eugene Ng Ah Sio: Bitcoin Near Key Breakout

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Goldman Sachs Delays Fed Rate Cut Forecast to Dec. 2026Goldman Sachs has delayed its Federal Reserve rate cut forecast by one quarter. The bank now expects the first cut in December 2026 and the second in March 2027. Energy cost passthrough is keeping core PCE inflation closer to 3% than the Fed’s 2% target, pushing back the timeline for any policy easing.

April’s nonfarm payrolls came in at 115,000. Stable enough to remove pressure on the Fed to act. With the labour market no longer the concern, the Fed’s focus has shifted entirely to containing inflation.

“The Fed will shift its focus to containing upside inflation risks now that the labour market appears back on track,” said Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Lindsay Rosner. “The FOMC could feel compelled to remove the easing bias from its June statement, suggesting hawks are gaining the upper hand.”

Wall Street Is Deeply Split
According to Wall Street Journal data tracking major institutional forecasts, the outlook is now divided:

No cuts in 2026: BNPP, HSBC, JP Morgan, MPA Macro, and RBC all forecast indefinite hold
First cut September 2026: Jefferies, Nomura, TD Securities, and Wells Fargo
Delayed further: Bank of America sees July 2027, Morgan Stanley sees January 2027
Most dovish: Citigroup and MUFG forecast 75 basis points of cuts still in 2026
Expert Nick Timiraos noted that roughly half of all major forecasters now see no cuts this year at all, and that group is growing as forecasts move in one direction once momentum builds.

Fed Internally Divided
At last week’s FOMC meeting, three regional presidents voted against the post-meeting statement. Not against holding rates but against forward guidance language widely interpreted as signaling future cuts. The 8-4 vote marked the Fed’s most divided decision since 1992. If June’s statement drops the easing bias entirely, it con

Goldman Sachs Delays Fed Rate Cut Forecast to Dec.

Wall Street closed at fresh record highs on Friday as investors reacted positively to stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data and a rally in semiconductor stocks. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,396.79, whil

Wall Street closed at fresh record highs on Friday as investors reacted positively to stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data and a rally in semiconductor stocks. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,396.79, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.7% to 26,247.08, both reaching all-time highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended nearly flat at 49,609.04 as declines in McDonald's and Salesforce weighed on the index.Investor sentiment improved after the U.S. Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by 115,000 in April, exceeding analyst expectations of 65,000. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3%, signaling continued resilience in the U.S. economy despite concerns over inflation and rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. Analysts noted that inflationary pressure and geopolitical uncertainty could still impact future economic growth.Al-related technology stocks led market gains, with companies such as Intel, AMD, and Micron Technology posting strong performances. Intel shares jumped nearly 14% following reports of a preliminary chip manufacturing agreement with Apple. The continued enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence and strong corporate earnings helped offset concerns about the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route.Meanwhile, oil prices remained elevated amid escalating military activity between the U.S. and Iran.
Brent crude traded above $100 per barrel as investors monitored developments in the region. Despite the geopolitical risks, market participants remained focused on robust earnings growth and the strength of the technology sector. Analysts believe the Al-driven profits boom and stable labor market continue to support the broader stock market rally heading into the second half of
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Wall Street closed at fresh record highs on Friday

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse suggested that XRP holders could potentially receive “something special” if Ripple eventually goes public, while stressing that any such move is not an immediate priority 

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse suggested that XRP holders could potentially receive “something special” if Ripple eventually goes public, while stressing that any such move is not an immediate priority for the company.

Speaking with Eleanor Terrett on the Crypto In America podcast at XRP Las Vegas, Garlinghouse addressed one of the more sensitive questions inside the XRP community: whether holders of the token should benefit more directly from the firm’s corporate success as the company’s valuation, acquisitions and institutional footprint continue to expand.

Garlinghouse Addresses XRP Holder Benefits
The exchange came after Terrett noted criticism that Ripple has become a major private-company success story while XRP holders remain economically separate from Ripple’s equity. Ripple, Garlinghouse said, was last valued at $50 billion in a share buyback, a figure that has intensified debate over whether the company’s growth should translate into a more direct benefit for the XRP community.

Asked whether the company had explored an XRP token buyback or another structure that would allow holders to share in Ripple’s wealth, Garlinghouse did not endorse a near-term mechanism. Instead, he framed the firm’s contribution as indirect but central: building products, infrastructure and partnerships that increase XRP’s utility, liquidity and trust.

“I hope XRP holders feel like they are benefiting from Ripple’s existence by virtue of what we’re doing to try to catalyze things within the XRP community,” Garlinghouse said. “Is there a scenario if and when Ripple goes public, would we do something special for people who hold XRP or something? Maybe. But I mean, that’s not in the immediate term.”

That “maybe” is likely to draw attention because it leaves open a possibility the company has rarely discussed publicly: a future IPO-related benefit tied to XRP ownership. Garlinghous

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse suggested that XRP ho

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys $110 Million Worth of BitcoinStrategy continues its weekly buying spree, adding more than 1,000 BTC to its growing stockpile. Michael Saylor announced that Strategy has made yet another considerable Bitcoin buy, adding 1045 BTC to its stash. The company spent approximately $110.2 million at $105,426 per coin. Year-to-date, Strategy has achieved a BTC yield of 17.1% and as of yesterday, it holds 582,000 BTC acquired for $70,086 each, currently worth almost $41 billion.The most recent purchase doesn’t really come as a surprise as the company has virtually created a BTC playbook for diversifying corporate treasuries with the leading digital asset. This move reaffirms Saylor’s growing positivity on the asset. Recall that he’s a firm believer that Bitcoin will reach a price of $1 million once Wall Street firms start allocating just 10% of their reserves into it.

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