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Big news is shaking the crypto world! 🌐 Ripple has reportedly doubled its offer to buy Circle (the company behind the USDC stablecoin) from $5 billion to $11 billion 💸. This bold move comes as Coinbase also enters the race to acquire Circle ⚔️.

Why is Circle So Valuable?
Circle’s stablecoin USDC is a huge asset in the crypto space, with a market cap of $61 billion 🪙. Owning USDC could give any company a strong position in the digital currency market 🚀.

Ripple’s Strong Wallet
According to reports, Ripple holds over $10.72 billion in XRP and has $87.25 billion more locked in escrow 🔐. This gives Ripple a financial edge in the bidding war 💪.

Coinbase Isn’t Backing Down
Coinbase, with $8 billion in cash and the ability to raise funds as a public company 📈, is also a serious competitor. It might use a mix of cash and stock to make its offer more attractive 💼.

Is Circle Even Selling?
Interestingly, Circle hasn’t confirmed if it even wants to sell 🧐. The company is focusing on long-term goals, including a possible IPO 📊, and has strong backing from giants like JPMorgan and Citi 🏦.
So the question is:
Who will win this crypto bidding war – Ripple or Coinbase? ⚖️
#Ripple #Coinbase #USDC #CryptoNews
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Summary:
In a private call, Trump admitted Putin still thinks he’s winning the war — unlike his usual public claims that Putin wants peace. He rejected tough action and said, “This isn’t my war.”

Key Points:
• Trump may back peace talks at the Vatican ✝️
• No new sanctions from Trump yet ❌
• Putin skipped direct talks, sent lower-level reps 🕴️
• Europe wants stronger action ⚠️
• Talks set for mid-June 🗓️

Emojis Summary:
Trump: “Not my war” 🙅‍♂️
Putin: “Still confident” 🧠
Europe: “Sanctions?” 💣
Result: No clear progress ❓
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WHY XRP ISN’T MOVING? 😵‍💫📉💲 DON’T WORRY… IT’S A NUCLEAR ⚛️ BOOM LOADING!
Ever wondered why $XRP feels stuck even with all the big news, partnerships, and adoption stories?
Here’s the truth: Dark pools are silently shaping the game — suppressing price now, but setting up for an explosive breakout.

What’s a Dark Pool? 🕵️‍♂️🌀
Imagine trying to buy $500 million worth of XRP without alerting the market.
That’s where dark pools come in — private trading zones where big whales buy without triggering public price surges.
They don’t want to cause FOMO or pump prices too early.
It’s stealth mode. Silent accumulation. No hype. No attention.
So What’s Happening Right Now? 🧠📉
Big players — hedge funds, institutions, maybe even governments — are quietly loading up while prices are low.
And since they’re doing it behind closed doors…

Public prices stay flat. Retail gets bored. Some even sell.
But that’s the trap.

Dark Pools = Pressure Cookers 🧨🔥
They soak up XRP silently. Supply on public exchanges drops..
And then BOOM — demand hits a wall of no sellers.
Prices don’t crawl up — they launch vertically.
We’re talking 2x, 3x, even 5x moves in the blink of an eye.
People watching charts now see “nothing.”
But under the surface — the biggest play is building.

The Perfect Storm is Coming ⏳🌊
Regulatory clarity + actual utility + tight supply =
The biggest XRP rally we’ve ever seen.
This isn’t just hype — it’s strategy.
Smart money is early.
Retail is distracted.

What Should You Do? 🧘‍♂️🚀
Stay patient. Stay focused.
Buying at $0.50 now might look like genius when XRP is $10+ and running.
When the dam breaks, there’ll be no time to react.
Dark pools are the delayed fuse…
But once it ignites —
You won’t want to be on the sidelines.
#XRP
#CryptoStrategy
#BinanceAlphaAlert
#DarkPoolAccumulation
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Analysis: A Potential Retracement Ahead
Bitcoin ($BTC ) is currently showing signs of a possible retracement. As anticipated in our previous analysis five days ago, the price has swept the last in-structure high and is now approaching the $99.3K zone. This level, highlighted in our earlier discussions, remains a key resistance area.
The reason for this potential pullback is visible on the chart: Bitcoin is trading within a wedge pattern, and a breakdown below the lower trend line could trigger a sharp downward movement. At present, $BTC is sitting at a weekly supply zone—a historically strong resistance level that is not easy to break through.
In summary, Bitcoin may face a decline from this point, with the technical structure supporting a bearish move in the near term.
As for Ethereum ($ETH), we provided an analysis two days ago, and the outlook remains unchanged. Similar technical patterns are being observed, and $ETH is also expected to decline, potentially falling below the $2,270 mark.
Traders should remain cautious and watch these key levels closely as the market unfolds.
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Merlin Trading Competition: Trade MERL and Win a Share of $1 Million in Rewards

General Announcement:
Some products or services mentioned may not be available in your region.

Dear Binance Users,
Binance Wallet is excited to launch the Merlin Trading Competition on Binance Alpha! During the promotion period, users can trade the MERL token using Binance Wallet (Keyless) or Binance Alpha to win a share of the rewards. If you are allowed to trade Alpha tokens on Binance, you are eligible to join this competition.

Promotion Period:
From: 20 May 2025, 09:00 (UTC)
To: 3 June 2025, 09:00 (UTC)
Competition Rules:
• Participants will be ranked based on their total MERL token purchases during the promotion.
• The top 10,000 users (based on purchase volume) will equally share 9,840,000 MERL tokens.
Each of these users will receive 984 MERL.

Important Notes:
• Only trades done through Binance Wallet (Keyless) or Binance Alpha will be counted.
Transactions through third-party dApps do not count.
• Only purchases are counted. Selling MERL will not be considered.
• No volume limit – there’s no maximum trading volume.
• Token bridging transactions are not eligible.

How to Join:
1. Update your Binance App to the latest version.
2. Make sure you have created and backed up your Binance Wallet (Keyless).
3. During the promotion, trade MERL using Binance Wallet (Keyless) or Binance Alpha.
4. After the promotion ends, Binance will calculate rankings automatically.
5. Winners will get their rewards in their Binance Alpha accounts.
Terms and Conditions:
• By joining, you agree to:
• These Activity Terms
• Binance Terms for Prize Promotions
• Binance Terms of Use
• Binance Privacy Policy
• If there is a conflict between terms, these Activity Terms will take priority.
• Only users from eligible regions who complete KYC verification and have an active Binance Wallet can receive rewards.
• If you delete or deactivate your Binance Wallet, you will not get any tokens.
• Binance can disqualify any user involved in cheating, fake accounts, self-dealing, or manipulation.
• Binance may change or cancel this promotion at any time without notice.

Reward Distribution:
• Rewards will be given in MERL tokens.
• Rewards will be distributed by 17 June 2025, 16:00 (UTC).
• Winners can view their rewards in Binance Alpha or Binance Wallet (Keyless).

Disclaimer:
• Crypto prices are volatile. You may lose some or all of your money.
• Binance is not responsible for any losses. This is not financial advice.
• Binance Wallet is optional. You are responsible for checking if it’s right for you.
• Binance is not responsible for your use of third-party apps inside the wallet.
• Binance Alpha includes new digital assets with small market caps. These are not listed on the main Binance Exchange.
• These Alpha Assets can be riskier and more volatile. You may not withdraw them to your main Binance account.
• Binance does not guarantee that Alpha tokens will be listed on the main exchange.
Thank you for your support!
– Binance Team
Date: 20 May 2025
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One of the major cryptocurrency exchanges, BitMEX, has sparked excitement in the XRP community with a cryptic post hinting at a Ripple-related update. The exchange teased that its upcoming announcement will create a “ripple effect” across the market, directly tagging Ripple, the well-known San Francisco-based blockchain company.
Interestingly, this post comes just days before CME Group is set to launch its regulated XRP futures on May 19.
BitMEX had already introduced an XRP perpetual swap (XRPUSD) back in February 2020 and launched its spot exchange in May 2022. As one of the top names in crypto derivatives, BitMEX’s involvement with XRP always grabs attention.
Some believe the upcoming news might involve Ripple USD, the stablecoin that Ripple launched in late 2024. This dollar-backed coin has already been listed on several major exchanges.
XRP Price Struggles to Gain Momentum
Despite all the hype, XRP’s price has not shown much strength lately. After a strong rally in late 2024 and early 2025, the coin’s momentum seems to be fading. Over the past week, XRP has only gone up by 0.3%, leaving many investors disappointed.
Many in the XRP community doubt that BitMEX’s mysterious announcement will bring any major changes to the market.
On top of that, Ripple is also dealing with legal issues. A U.S. district court recently rejected a joint motion for an indicative ruling and did not approve the previously agreed settlement with the SEC. Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton called this legal twist a major “curveball” for Ripple supporters.
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