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Ripple CEO Confirms White House Meeting With Crypto and Banking Reps

Washington’s ongoing push to align crypto policy with traditional finance took another step as White House officials hosted a second meeting with industry representatives and banking executives to refine a proposed market-structure bill in the U.S. Senate. The talks, aimed at narrowing gaps on stablecoin yields and other guardrails, arrive amid broader efforts to reconcile consumer protections with U.S. competitiveness in crypto innovation. In a Thursday Fox News appearance, Ripple (the company) CEO Brad Garlinghouse said his company’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, joined White House officials at the discussions earlier in the day. The remarks followed unconfirmed reports that the administration would push ahead with the CLARITY Act, a framework designed to establish a market structure for digital assets, though no deal was announced at the time of reporting. The evolving dialogue underscores the delicate balance lawmakers seek between enabling financial innovation and safeguar...
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Bitcoin's Roadmap to Bottom: $58.7K Hint, Binance Cost Basis Critical

Bitcoin has moved into a phase where on-chain metrics and the behavior of larger holders are shaping short- to medium-term risk levels. A freshly published CryptoQuant analysis identifies four key realized-price levels that market participants watch for evidence of a long-term floor or renewed downside pressure, with the nearest line in the sand sitting around $58,700 and another around $54,700. The narrative suggests a fragile balance between momentum and capitulation risk as BTC hovers near critical support zones and as exchange-driven selling cooled after a recent dip near $59,000. In this context, market participants are closely watching how the realized price framework interacts with exchange-derived cost bases, especially on Binance, and how these factors could influence the next leg of the cycle. Key takeaways Four key realized-price levels are identified as essential for tracking Bitcoin's long-term trend, with liquidity pressure and potential support near the 58.7K and 5...
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Dash Evolution Chain Integrates Zcash Orchard Privacy Pool

Dash, a layer-1 blockchain protocol with privacy-preserving features, announced on Thursday the integration of Zcash’s “Orchard” shielded pool into the Dash Evolution chain, a secondary layer on the L1 network that supports smart contract functionality. The rollout will proceed after cybersecurity audits are completed and is expected to launch in March, according to the project’s announcement. In the initial phase, Evolution will facilitate basic transfers of Zcash (ZEC) from one party to another, with subsequent upgrades planned to bring Orchard’s privacy features to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) on the platform. The news adds a new privacy-centric rails dimension to Evolution and signals a broader push to blend shielded transactions with smart-contract enabled networks. Key takeaways Dash (DASH) will integrate Zcash (ZEC)’s Orchard shielded pool into the Evolution layer, enabling private transfers on a smart-contract-capable L1. The launch is slated for March, pending cybers...
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Franklin Templeton, Binance Roll Out Off-Exchange Collateral

Editor’s note: In this era of digital finance, institutional collaboration between traditional asset managers and crypto exchanges is reshaping markets. The collaboration between Franklin Templeton and Binance demonstrates a practical path to bridge regulated money market products with 24/7 digital markets, using tokenized assets as collateral while preserving custody and risk controls. This editorial snapshot previews how off-exchange collateral programs can improve capital efficiency for institutions without moving assets onto exchanges. Key points Off-exchange collateral using Benji tokenized money market fund shares now live on Binance. Custody by Ceffu minimizes counterparty risk for institutions. Enables yield-bearing assets to be used for trading without on-exchange parking. Expands Franklin Templeton and Binance's networks of off-exchange program partners. Why this matters This collaboration signals growing institutional adoption of tokenized real-world assets,...
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Gold Falls Below $5,000 Following 14% Surge

Editor’s note: Gold has surged on geopolitical uncertainty and sticky inflation, creating a broad bullish backdrop that has carried prices to fresh highs. A pause in the rally, like this week's dip below US$5,000, can be a healthy consolidation rather than a sign of weakness. This editorial note frames the accompanying press release as a measured read on near-term dynamics, while acknowledging the longer-term drivers — such as central bank activity, ETF demand, and policy expectations — that keep gold well bid. For UAE investors and global traders, the current pullback may offer a cautious entry point into the next leg higher. Key points Gold dips below US$5,000 after a 14% year-to-date rally, seen as consolidation by eToro. The move followed hawkish signals from Trump nominee Warsh; trading volumes thinner during Lunar New Year. Longer-term drivers remain intact: geopolitical risk, sticky inflation, and a shifting US rate outlook. Potential for another leg higher as F...
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UAE Accumulates $700M in Bitcoin From Mining

According to blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, the United Arab Emirates has amassed around 700 million dollars of Bitcoin in state-linked mining activities, which is one of the largest sovereign holdings of crypto, which was not obtained by asset seizures or open market buyouts. UAE Government Holds 6,300 Bitcoin Worth $700M Arkham latest on-chain research pointed out that digital wallets that are recognized to be under the control of the UAE government are currently storing approximately 6,300 Bitcoin (BTC). Even at current market values, such holdings have a valuation of nearly $700 million, making the Gulf nation one of the largest publicly known sovereign holders of Bitcoin in the world. THE UAE MINED $450M BITCOIN The UAE has so far mined $453.6M Bitcoin through their partners Citadel. It appears that they are holding the majority of the Bitcoin they produce, with their most recent outflows 4 months ago. Excluding energy costs, the UAE is currently in profit… pic.twi...
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Bitcoin Going to Zero? Google Searches Spike to Highest Since 2022

As fear and macro uncertainty weigh on markets, researchers report a spike in Google searches for "Bitcoin going to zero," marking the highest level since the FTX era panic in late 2022. Bitcoin has retreated from its Oct. 6, 2025 all-time high near $126,000 to roughly $66,500 at the time of writing, according to data tracked by Coingecko. The retreat comes as the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index plunged into extreme fear, a mood reminiscent of past crises, while macro indicators register heightened anxiety that could influence risk appetite across asset classes. In this environment, institutional participants have continued to accumulate BTC even as retail chatter centers on worst-case scenarios, complicating the narrative around downside risk. Key takeaways Google Trends shows searches for "Bitcoin going to zero" reach levels last seen during the November 2022 FTX crisis, signaling amplified fear rather than a narrowing probability of success. Bitcoin's price ...
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