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XRP is driving market gains, while Bitcoin’s bullish momentum is tempered by concerns over U.S. tariff policies.

The Cardano community approved a $70 million budget for core development, aiming to boost ADA prospects and use cases.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has started implementing recommendations from the White House to strengthen crypto regulation, in partnership with the SEC.

Bitcoin and Gold ETFs together surpassed $500 billion in assets, with Bitcoin ETFs growing rapidly since their U.S. launch.

The DeFi protocol CrediX suffered a $4.5 million exploit and was taken offline, underscoring ongoing risks in decentralized finance.

Many analysts still see Bitcoin on track for $140,000 this year, but warn of possible volatility or correction in 2026. Traditional financial institutions continue to make significant investments in blockchain and tokenization.

These trends reflect a still-active market with regulatory action intensifying and institutional interest remaining strong.