Blockchain 17 February 2026 - 10 May 2026

Ripple XRP ETFs Hit $1.32B in Inflows — Why the Token Still Hasn’t Caught Up
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Ripple XRP ETFs Hit $1.32B in Inflows — Why the Token Still Hasn’t Caught Up

U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw $6.04 million in net inflows on May 8, bringing total inflows to $1.325 billion since launch. Canary Capital’s XRPC was the only fund with net inflow that day, now totaling $438 million historically. XRP traded near $1.50, up 5.76% over 24 hours, with a market value of about $92.9 billion. Ondo Finance completed a cross-border tokenized U.S. Treasuries redemption using the XRP Ledger.
May 10, 2026
Binance Online May 13 Agenda Revealed: CZ, BlackRock COO And Crypto Leaders Join Global Livestream
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Binance Online May 13 Agenda Revealed: CZ, BlackRock COO And Crypto Leaders Join Global Livestream

Binance will host a four-hour “Binance Online” event on May 13, featuring co-CEOs Yi He and Richard Teng, founder Changpeng Zhao, and executives from BlackRock, Ripple, and Solana. The program starts at 11:00 UTC on Binance Square. The event highlights Binance’s shift toward institutional finance, AI, and tokenization, and will offer $10,000 in crypto rewards to participants.
May 7, 2026
XRP Price Holds $1.42 as Ripple-JPMorgan Treasury Pilot Puts $1.50 in Play
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XRP Price Holds $1.42 as Ripple-JPMorgan Treasury Pilot Puts $1.50 in Play

XRP hovered near $1.42 Wednesday, up 0.44% in 24 hours, as traders watched for a breakout and reacted to Ondo Finance’s cross-border Treasury settlement using the XRP Ledger. Daily trading volume reached $3.02 billion, with resistance at $1.42–$1.45 and support around $1.35. A move above $1.42 could target $1.47–$1.50, while a drop below $1.40 risks $1.34–$1.37.
May 6, 2026
Ripple Sets 2028 Quantum-Ready Plan for XRP Ledger After Google’s Crypto Warning
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Ripple Sets 2028 Quantum-Ready Plan for XRP Ledger After Google’s Crypto Warning

Ripple plans to transition the XRP Ledger to post-quantum cryptography by 2028, starting with testing in 2026. The move follows Google’s revised 2029 migration timeline and warnings that quantum computers may soon break current cryptography. Ripple’s plan involves phased testing, validator coordination, and a final network amendment. The company cites XRPL’s key rotation as an advantage for migration.
April 23, 2026
Cardano Treasury Vote Opens as IO Cuts Ask and Puts Leios, Bitcoin DeFi at the Center
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Cardano Treasury Vote Opens as IO Cuts Ask and Puts Leios, Bitcoin DeFi at the Center

Input Output has submitted nine treasury proposals for Cardano’s 2026 cycle, requesting nearly 50% less funding than last year. The Leios scaling upgrade and Pogun, a Bitcoin-linked credit and bridge project, are central to the vote. Treasury withdrawals require a 67% supermajority of DRep stake and committee approval. ADA traded at $0.247 on Thursday.
April 23, 2026
BNB Price Today: Token Holds Near $635 as BNB Chain Update Lands Ahead of April 28 Hard Fork
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BNB Price Today: Token Holds Near $635 as BNB Chain Update Lands Ahead of April 28 Hard Fork

BNB traded near $635 Thursday after BNB Chain released new software ahead of its Osaka/Mendel hard fork set for April 28. The patch addresses storage and database issues but is not the required upgrade; operators must install version 1.7.2 before the fork. BNB remains the fifth-largest cryptocurrency with a market value of about $85.7 billion.
April 23, 2026
Hyperliquid Crypto Gets New Distribution on Blockchain.com as U.S. Perpetual Futures Rivals Close In
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Hyperliquid Crypto Gets New Distribution on Blockchain.com as U.S. Perpetual Futures Rivals Close In

Blockchain.com launched Hyperliquid-powered perpetual futures in its DeFi wallet, offering access to over 190 markets with up to 40x leverage. DefiLlama reported Hyperliquid handled $6.5 billion in 24-hour perp volume and $7.67 billion in open interest Thursday. Kraken is acquiring Bitnomial, while Coinbase and Robinhood are expanding perpetual futures products. The CFTC has signaled new regulatory clarity.
April 23, 2026
NYT Points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but Bitcoin Pioneer Denies Claim
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NYT Points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but Bitcoin Pioneer Denies Claim

The New York Times named British cryptographer Adam Back as the likely creator of bitcoin, a claim Back denied within hours. The report comes as Back’s BSTR vehicle seeks approval to merge with Cantor Equity Partners I and expand bitcoin holdings. Wallets linked to Satoshi Nakamoto hold about 1.096 million bitcoin, worth $78.6 billion at current prices. Stylometric analysis cited in the Times report was called inconclusive by its author.
April 8, 2026
XRP price today slips as Ripple expands Coinbase futures access and U.S. crypto bill stalls again
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XRP price today slips as Ripple expands Coinbase futures access and U.S. crypto bill stalls again

XRP fell about 3% to $1.40 Thursday, with $2.8 billion traded and a market value near $86 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Ripple said its Prime clients can now access Coinbase Derivatives contracts, including XRP futures, via Nodal Clear. Talks on the “Clarity Act” stalled in Washington as banks pushed for tighter crypto reward limits.
March 6, 2026
Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) swings higher as its giant Ethereum stash keeps traders locked in
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Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) swings higher as its giant Ethereum stash keeps traders locked in

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares rose 7.9% to $21.12 on Wednesday, then slipped 0.14% in premarket trade Thursday. The company reported holding 4.47 million ether, $868 million in cash, and over 3 million ether staked as of March 1. Chairman Tom Lee said he expects a rebound in March and is “not worried” about ethereum. Bitmine claims the world’s largest corporate ether treasury.
March 5, 2026
Why Signing Day Sports (SGN) stock is jumping premarket: BlockchAIn merger exchange ratio
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Why Signing Day Sports (SGN) stock is jumping premarket: BlockchAIn merger exchange ratio

Signing Day Sports (SGN) jumped 26% to $0.52 in premarket trading after outlining the exchange ratio for its planned merger with BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure. The ratio will use SGN’s closing price before the deal, divided by 7.5, with SGN holders guaranteed at least 8.5% of BlockchAIn’s shares post-merger. The final ratio depends on SGN’s price at closing. A shareholder vote is set for March 13.
February 23, 2026
MegaETH pushes “real-time” Ethereum as Transak on-ramp and MEGA buybacks take shape
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MegaETH pushes “real-time” Ethereum as Transak on-ramp and MEGA buybacks take shape

MegaETH has integrated Transak, allowing users to buy ether directly with cards and bank transfers, removing the need for asset bridging. Chief strategy officer Namik Muduroglu said the network hit 55,000 transactions per second in tests and urged blockchain teams to focus on user-facing apps. MegaLabs detailed a USDM-linked MEGA token buyback plan, with launch tied to usage and circulation targets.
February 17, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Oil prices drop below $100 on Iran peace deal hopes, markets rise
    May 25, 2026, 8:37 AM EDT. Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel for the first time in two weeks as hopes grow for a US-Iran peace deal. Brent crude dropped 5.5% to just under $98. The conflict's focal point remains Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint. Equity markets responded positively, with Japan's Nikkei up nearly 3% and Europe's Stoxx 600 rising 0.8%. The dollar weakened while the pound hit its highest level since May. Analysts caution markets remain wary as past negotiations have stalled. Inflation fears have driven central banks to consider further rate hikes, with the Bank of England expected to raise rates twice in 2024.