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This US Mega Bank Is Going Big On XRP, Here’s How Large A Share They Own Of XRP ETFs
US-based global investment bank Goldman Sachs is betting big on XRP, with reports revealing a massive stake in XRP Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The move comes as the regulatory conditions around XRP become clearer, prompting many institutiBitcoinistRipple’s Early Banking Ally Now Connected To X Money Expansion
Ripple’s early push into banking partnerships may be finding new relevance in an unexpected place. One of its long-time collaborators has resurfaced at the center of X Money, the payments initiative tied to X’s broader ambition to becNEWSBTCBitmine Buys 71,672 ETH in One Week as Tom Lee Targets 5% of Ethereum Supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies now holds 5.28 million ethereum tokens worth more than $11.5 billion, putting the company within reach of controlling 5% of the entire ETH supply. Key Takeaways:Bitmine holds 5.28M ETH at 4.37% of total suppbitcoin.comHyperliquid Defies Market Downturn as SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI IPOs Loom
Hyperliquid's native token HYPE is outperforming the broader crypto market slump as its pre-IPO perpetual futures ecosystem gains momentum ahead of a historic wave of technology listings. HYPE is trading at $45.17 on Monday, up roughly 5% oDecryptStrategy Leverages Preferred Stock Issuance for $2 Billion Bitcoin Buy
Strategy unveiled its largest Bitcoin purchase in roughly a month on Monday, channeling billions of dollars into the digital asset as its flagship preferred stock crossed its ex-dividend date. Investors had until last Friday to purchase StDecryptBitcoin Price Outlook Turns Cautious as Resistance Builds Near $78,400
Bitcoin trades between $76,900 to $77,465 on May 18, 2026, at 9:40 a.m. ET as traders assess mixed technical signals across multiple timeframes. While broader trend structure remains constructive above major support zones, short-term momenbitcoin.comDid The Cardano Founder Help To Derail XRP’s Growth? Ripple Community Draws Out Hoskinson
A member of the Ripple community has called out Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson for helping derail XRP’s growth through the ETHgate saga. In response, Hoskinson has defended himself, arguing that it is impossible he was involved in the XRBitcoinistWhy Ethereum Is About To Break The Bear Cycle And Rally To $8,000
Ethereum’s price weakness may be approaching a decisive turning point, according to a new technical analysis comparing the current ETH structure with previous market cycles. The pattern that formed before the 2017 parabolic run and again beNEWSBTCIran Pushes $10B Bitcoin Insurance Plan for Strait of Hormuz: Report
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has reportedly promoted Hormuz Safe, a Bitcoin-settled maritime insurance platform for cargo crossing the Strait of Hormuz, under a broader model Iran’s Economy Ministry has explored for the strategic oDecryptThe $125 Million DeFi Inflow: Galaxy and Sharplink Partner to Revive Protocol Liquidity
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital has partnered with Ethereum treasury firm Sharplink to launch a $125 million private DeFi fund.CoinIdolStrategy Grabs 24,869 BTC for $2.01B, Now Holds 843,738 Bitcoin Total
Strategy added 24,869 bitcoin to its treasury for approximately $2.01 billion, pushing its total holdings to 843,738 BTC as the company also moves to retire $1.5 billion in convertible debt. Key Takeaways:Strategy adds 24,869 BTC for $2.bitcoin.comXRP Price At $10,000 Isn’t Possible Now: Pundit Says Only This Move Will Make It Happen
Crypto pundit BarriC has said that an XRP price rally to $10,000 isn’t possible at the moment. He also revealed what needs to happen for the altcoin to potentially reach this level and even rally to $50,000. Pundit Says XRP Price Cannot RaNEWSBTCFormer Ripple CTO Schwartz Sends XRP To John Deaton Senate Campaign
Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz has sent an undisclosed amount of XRP to John Deaton’s US Senate campaign, giving Deaton’s latest fundraising push a direct signal of support from one of the XRP community’s most recognizable figures. SchwarBitcoinistLock.com Enters Early Access With Isolated Signing and Post-Quantum Architecture
London, United Kingdom, May 18th, 2026, Chainwire Quantography Labs announced the early-access release of Lock.com, a hardware-free crypto wallet built around an isolated, air-gapped security approach. Lock.com is now available to early acDecrypt$1.05M Solana Staking Loss: 21,911 SOL Dumped After 2 Years
A crypto trader who staked solana for two years and earned $145,000 in rewards still exited with a net loss of $1.05 million. Key Takeaways: A solana holder lost $1.05M selling 21,911 SOL despite earning $145K in staking rewards over tbitcoin.comXRP Ledger’s 121% RWA Surge Is Leaving Solana And BNB Chain Behind — Here’s The Data
The XRP Ledger has recorded a 120.97% surge in distributed real-world asset value over the past 30 days, with total represented RWA value on the network climbing to $2.43 billion — a 71.24% increase in the same period — according to live daNEWSBTCBC.GAME and Roobet Join Statto.com Revival Project Alongside LuckyVerse Projects Ltd
PRESS RELEASE. Lucky Projects has announced that two major names from the global iGaming industry – BC.GAME and Roobet – have officially joined the Statto.com revival project as strategic partners and investors, supporting the platform’s obitcoin.com1win Crypto Tournaments Go Global With Up to 200K USDT in Rewards
Willemstand, Curaçao, May 18th, 2026, PlayNewswire International iGaming and crypto-entertainment brand 1win has officially announced the launch of its new global crypto tournament system, featuring competition formats with prize pools ranDecryptFlagged Live: Attacker Flips $11.5M in Stolen Verus Assets to ETH Following Tornado Cash Setup
A coordinated exploit drained approximately $11.5 million from the Verus-Ethereum bridge on May 18, with security firm Blockaid linking the attacker’s wallet to Tornado Cash. Key Takeaways: The Verus-Ethereum bridge lost $11.5M, with the atbitcoin.comTrillion-Dollar Italian Bank Moves To XRP, But How Much Have They Bought?
XRP is back in focus following reports of exposure from Italy’s largest banking group. The disclosure, highlighted by crypto analyst @Xfinancebull on X, reveals a position tied to the Grayscale XRP Trust, which has drawn renewed attention aNEWSBTC
