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_Peter Brandt challenged XRP holders on support depth. Replies ranged from $0.72 to zero. ChartNerdTA pointed to $0.70–$0.90 tied to a climbing Gaussian Channel band._
Peter Brandt posted on X on April 29, 2026, directing it specifically at XRP holders. “Attention all Ripplettes,” he wrote,

_JPX advances crypto ETF plans, but timing depends on tax clarity and evolving regulatory frameworks in Japan._
Preparations by Japan Exchange Group are pushing crypto ETFs closer to reality in Japan. Early groundwork is already underway, but progress remains tied to tax clarity and legal

_ Transia-RnD proposes an XRPL sidechain for options and up to 200x leverage, drawing direct comparisons to Hyperliquid’s $9B chain. Here’s what’s in the pitch._
Transia-RnD has dropped a formal pitch for an XRPL options sidechain. Purpose-built. Not retrofitted. Denis Angell, the developer

_PayPal’s new structure integrates crypto and payments, signaling deeper stablecoin adoption within its core financial services system_
Crypto and stablecoins are moving closer to the center of PayPal’s business. A new operating model and leadership changes point to a sharper focus on execution and

_Canada’s AIMCo bought $219M Strategy shares, marking its first Bitcoin-linked move and rising institutional crypto interest globally._
Canada’s largest public fund manager has entered Bitcoin exposure. Alberta Investment Management Corp, known as AIMCo, disclosed a major share purchase. The fund p

_Tether supports mergers to combine mining, payments, and treasury into a single public Bitcoin-focused company._
Tether Investments has outlined a major plan that could reshape how Bitcoin-focused companies operate in public markets. The proposal centers on a multi-stage merger involving Twenty

_Bitcoin sits 39% below its ATH with spot buyers active and perp shorts piling up. Analysts say conditions differ from past cycle lows._
Bitcoin continues to trade well below its all-time high. The current pullback stands near 39%, roughly 205 days after the peak. Analysts at CryptoQuant flagged th

_Metaplanet is Asia’s largest Bitcoin treasury company and the world’s third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder._
_The company kept buying Bitcoin aggressively during the downturn, including a large purchase in Q1 2026._
_Metaplanet is facing about $490 million in unrealized losses and a

_ Transia-RnD proposes an XRPL sidechain for options and up to 200x leverage, drawing direct comparisons to Hyperliquid’s $9B chain. Here’s what’s in the pitch._
Transia-RnD has dropped a formal pitch for an XRPL options sidechain. Purpose-built. Not retrofitted. Denis Angell, the developer

_Solana Ventures leads an $18M round to expand multisig tools as Solana’s RWA ecosystem tops $2.5B in value._
Solana Ventures has led an $18 million strategic round to support the expansion of multisig tools on Solana, as the network’s real-world asset market reaches a new peak. 
The funding

_Tokenized equity enters U.S. markets as issuers gain flexible share structures without altering ownership frameworks._
Securitize and Computershare have aligned efforts to bring tokenized shares into regulated U.S. markets. The agreement introduces a direct model for issuing blockchain-based equit

_Senator Tillis signals readiness to push the CLARITY Act to markup, as stablecoin yield concerns ease and DeFi negotiations heat up._
Senator Thom Tillis says the CLARITY Act is now ready for the next step. 
The North Carolina Republican confirmed he plans to ask for a committee markup once

_A long-dormant ETH wallet moved $23M, while institutions accumulated heavily, signaling mixed market sentiment and shifting supply dynamics._
Long-silent crypto wallets rarely move without drawing attention. A recent transfer tied to an early Ethereum participant has stirred fresh debate across th

_Cartier heir jailed for $470M crypto laundering scheme, exposing how shell firms and banks enabled large-scale illicit fund transfers._
A high-profile sentencing has drawn fresh attention to crypto-related financial crime. U.S. authorities have secured a conviction involving hundreds of millions i

_Aptos Labs has launched “Confidential APT” on its mainnet to enhance transaction privacy._
_The asset uses zero-knowledge proofs to encrypt balances and amounts while keeping addresses public._
_This privacy layer prevents malicious actors from profiling wealthy wallets for targeted

_Santiment reports Bitcoin and Solana FOMO at the highest level since late 2025 as bullish comments rise online._
Bitcoin and Solana are seeing their strongest wave of retail optimism since late 2025, according to Santiment data.
The firm reported rising bullish comments across X, Reddit,

_Block holds $2.2B in BTC, prioritizing transparency while facing weaker earnings and cautious market response._
The growing demand for transparency in crypto finance continues to shape how firms report their asset holdings. Companies tied to digital assets are increasingly opening their books