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Ripple selected to power South Korea’s inaugural tokenised government bond system

Kyobo Life Insurance and Ripple have introduced South Korea’s first blockchain‑based settlement system for tokenized government bonds. The platform relies on Ripple Custody, a bank‑grade solution for secure storage, transfer, and settlement of digital assets. This marks Ripple’s inaugural partnership with a major Korean insurer, highlighting a shift toward real‑world blockchain applications. Ripple Custody offers compliance‑ready infrastructure essential for the risk‑averse insurance sector. The system aims to meet stringent regulatory standards while delivering transparent and reliable bond settlements. For Kyobo, the initiative is presented as a validation of traditional instruments operating safely on blockchain. The collaboration will pilot tokenized Treasury settlements within Korea’s existing financial framework. Ripple is also testing its Institutional DeFi Portal to streamline stablecoin payments and improve liquidity management for banks and insurers. Both projects seek to prove scalability and operational stability for institutional use. If successful, the Kyobo‑Ripple model could serve as a template for modernizing sovereign‑debt infrastructure worldwide. It demonstrates a move from speculative crypto activity toward foundational financial infrastructure. The effort underscores South Korea’s leadership in integrating blockchain into core market functions.

BIP-361 aims to discontinue the use of insecure Bitcoin addresses.

Bitcoin developers have introduced BIP‑361 as a response to emerging quantum computing threats. The proposal targets the elimination of outdated address formats and the replacement of ECDSA and Schnorr signatures. The plan outlines a gradual phase‑out of legacy Bitcoin addresses. It also calls for transitioning to signature schemes that are resistant to quantum attacks. Further information is available in the article titled “BIP‑361 proposes phasing out vulnerable Bitcoin addresses.” The piece was first published on COINTURK NEWS.

Cryptocurrency stalls as risk appetite wanes.

USDT and USDC activity on Ethereum falls to its lowest level of 2026.

On‑chain analytics from Santiment show Ethereum‑based USDT and USDC daily active addresses fell to their lowest since December. USDT reached about 202,300 active addresses, while USDC dropped to roughly 109,300. The metric counts unique addresses conducting transactions each day, so the decline signals reduced user activity. This downward trend has unfolded over the past several months. Stablecoins are often kept as “dry powder” for quick moves into volatile assets. Fewer active addresses indicate investors are not transferring capital in or out of USDT/USDC at present. The slowdown appears even as Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies have begun to recover. Analysts suggest that renewed market volatility could reignite stablecoin flows. Bitcoin’s push toward $75 k may boost traders’ buying power and trigger more stablecoin movement. USDT’s 60‑day market‑cap change has shifted from negative to modestly positive, according to CryptoQuant. Ethereum is trading around $2,300, up roughly 10 % over the last week. Together, these signs hint at a possible uptick in activity if market swings intensify.

Forecasted surge in prediction markets drives gains for Robinhood and Coinbase, with Bernstein estimating a $1 trillion upside.

Prediction market volumes are set to quadruple in 2026, with estimates reaching $240 billion – a 370% jump from 2025. Bernstein projects the sector could hit $1 trillion annually by the early 2030s, driven by an 80% compound annual growth rate. In the first months of 2026, Kalshi and Polymarket together generated about $60 billion, already surpassing the total $51 billion volume recorded in all of 2025. Kalshi controls more than 90% of U.S. prediction trading, with weekly volume now over $3 billion versus $100 million a year ago. Polymarket shows similar rapid expansion, contributing to the overall surge. Robinhood and Coinbase added Kalshi’s markets in 2025 and 2024, prompting their shares to rise 10% and 6% respectively. Although state‑level legal challenges persist, analysts expect clearer guidance from the SEC and CFTC to reinforce market legitimacy. Bernstein believes regulatory scrutiny will not impede long‑term growth. The sector’s expansion pace rivals the AI boom, positioning prediction markets as a fast‑growing non‑AI industry.

Bitcoin may see a freeze affecting 6.7 million coins.

Bitcoin could see 6.7 million coins locked up because of emerging quantum threats. New suggestions call for a mandatory relocation of assets to protect the network. The story was first published on COINTURK NEWS.

Solana falls as bearish pressure intensifies and low demand drags the price down.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple have all pulled back after hitting resistance, with BTC near $74,000, ETH around $2,330 and XRP at $1.35. Solana (SOL) trades just above $80, down 2% in the past 24 hours. The lack of institutional backing is extending SOL’s consolidation phase. Solana ETFs have posted three straight weeks of outflows and only muted inflows this week, indicating weak institutional interest. Retail demand is also fading amid broader market volatility. Futures open interest fell 3% to $4.93 billion and the funding rate turned slightly negative at –0.0055%, with a long‑to‑short ratio of 0.9822. SOL remains under the 50‑, 100‑ and 200‑day EMAs, which act as supply zones capping recovery. MACD stays positive with a modest bullish tilt, while RSI sits at 53 just above neutral. A break above the 50‑day EMA (~$87.29) could relieve downside pressure; failure would keep support near the February low of $77.60. Ongoing Middle East tensions are weighing on the crypto market, but a potential U.S.–Iran agreement could spark a rally in Bitcoin and Solana. Negotiations are set to resume later this week, keeping traders cautious. Consequently, price action for SOL and other leading assets stays largely stagnant.

Bitcoin reaches a critical juncture, demonstrating its combined role as both a payment medium and a store of wealth during the Iran crisis

Bitcoin shows dual role as transaction medium and store of value during US‑Iran tensions. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan cites geopolitics as evidence of an evolving global finance role. Its performance in crises offers insight into reshaping monetary systems. Iran proposes cryptocurrency fees for ships passing the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting Bitcoin’s practical currency use in high‑risk trade. Its borderless, decentralized nature bypasses sanctions and banking restrictions. Such use cases demonstrate Bitcoin’s ability to function where traditional finance cannot. The blockchain operates 24/7, providing transparent peer‑to‑peer transfers without intermediaries. Analytics show rising activity in sanction‑hit regions, and the Lightning Network improves speed and scalability for everyday payments. Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply mirrors gold’s scarcity, positioning it as a safe‑haven asset. Hougan predicts capturing 17 % of the $100 trillion store‑of‑value market, potentially valuing BTC near $800 k. Regulatory uncertainty and technical limits remain challenges, though progress on scalability and sustainability is ongoing.

Citrea's Bitcoin Layer‑2 technology has been validated; the next formidable hurdle is attracting users.

Tiger Research confirms Citrea has moved from design to a live mainnet, proving its Zero‑Knowledge rollup works on Bitcoin. Transactions are processed off‑chain and compressed proofs are posted to Bitcoin, boosting throughput and cutting costs. Citrea leverages BitVM, allowing fraud proofs and state verification directly on Bitcoin’s chain, preserving native security. This architecture differentiates it from other Bitcoin L2 solutions that rely on separate consensus layers. With technology validated, Citrea must attract developers, liquidity providers, and end‑users to realize value. The project plans to offer tooling, documentation, and grant incentives to spark dApp development. Building bridges and intuitive wallets will simplify asset transfers and lower entry barriers. Successful onboarding will transform the high‑throughput network into a vibrant ecosystem. Founders Fund, led by Peter Thiel, invested in Citrea, signaling strong venture confidence in its technical thesis. Yet, competing L2s such as Lightning, Stacks, and other rollups are racing for market share. Citrea’s hybrid model aims to combine scalability with Bitcoin’s base‑layer security, addressing the classic trilemma. Rapid execution and strategic partnerships will be crucial to secure a dominant position. In the next 6‑12 months, success will be measured by daily active addresses, total value locked, deployed smart contracts, and cross‑chain bridge volume. Observers will watch developer migration from rival ecosystems and the formation of wallet, custodian, and exchange alliances. The focus shifts from proof‑of‑concept stability to tangible user activity and liquidity. Achieving these milestones will determine whether Citrea’s innovation translates into lasting Bitcoin adoption.

Toncoin drops 3.4% amid bearish technical indicators.

Toncoin fell 3.4%, lagging behind the broader cryptocurrency market. Analysts anticipate a possible 33% price increase within the next five days. The article “Toncoin slumps 3.4% as technicals flash bearish signals” originally appeared on COINTURK NEWS.

WisdomTree indicates the stablecoin sector is undergoing a fundamental repricing as institutional investors gravitate toward yield‑focused assets.

Stablecoins are under increasing strain as the ongoing yield debate highlights the inefficiency of idle capital. Companies such as WisdomTree Digital Assets propose tokenized funds that can generate returns without compromising liquidity. WisdomTree asserts that a regulated money‑market fund can provide liquidity comparable to stablecoins while delivering income, and stablecoins remain central to the yield discussion.

Bitcoin stays above $74,000 while U.S. ETF inflows reach $471 million

Bitcoin stays above the $74,000 mark, and U.S. ETF inflows jumped to $471 million in one day. Ethereum posted an almost 4% weekly gain, outperforming Bitcoin. The article first appeared on COINTURK NEWS.

A Bitcoin accumulation strategy might challenge market support around $70,000.

Cryptocurrency market retreats as demand for safe‑haven assets rises.

Three overbought cryptocurrencies to steer clear of this week

The crypto market has shown modest rebounds, pushing several tokens into overbought territory where the RSI exceeds 70. An RSI above this level often signals exhaustion and possible short‑term price corrections. Finbold flagged three assets that currently sit in this zone, urging caution for traders. Enjin Coin (ENJ) traded at $0.040 with a 24‑hour RSI of 84.16 after a sharp April rally fueled by high spot volume and a short‑squeeze. Dusk (DUSK) rose 4.85% to $0.16, its RSI reaching 77.6 following a major Aegis protocol upgrade that boosted security and compliance. Both tokens show strong momentum but the elevated RSI suggests buyer fatigue may soon set in. Zcash (ZEC) priced at $364 with an RSI of 73.21, despite a 1% daily dip, after posting weekly gains over 40% driven by record shielded‑transaction inflows. Institutional interest, including a new mining pool, tightened liquid supply and sparked a breakout from long‑term consolidation. Monitoring RSI declines toward support levels could reveal safer entry points once momentum normalizes.

Metrics Reveal Record-High FUD Around XRP, Yet Historical Patterns Suggest It’s Extremely Bullish: Here’s Why

Santiment’s analytics reveal a sharp decline in sentiment toward Ripple’s XRP, while fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) have surged to the third‑highest level observed in the past two years.

Strategy points to another Bitcoin purchase, since the firm needs just a 2% annual increase in BTC to fund its dividends.

The firm acquired almost three times the amount of bitcoin that miners generated in March and hints that purchasing will continue, even though its bitcoin holdings remain billions of dollars underwater.

Dogecoin (DOGE) Pulls Back – Can Bulls Regain Upward Momentum?

Dogecoin slipped below the $0.0930 mark and is now trading under $0.0920 and the 100‑hour SMA. A break of the bullish trend line at $0.0925 on the hourly chart signals further weakness. If price remains under $0.0925‑$0.0930, additional losses are likely. A brief recovery above $0.0910 faced resistance near the 23.6% Fib level. The first major upside barrier is $0.0925, followed by $0.0930 and $0.0938. A close above $0.0930 could open a path to $0.0950, with $0.0980 as the next significant target. Failure to break $0.0925 may push DOGE toward $0.0905 and $0.0900, with strong support at $0.0880. Breaching $0.0880 could open a slide to $0.0820‑$0.0800 in the near term. These levels define the lower risk zone. The hourly MACD is gaining momentum in the bearish region, while the RSI sits below the 50‑point threshold. Major support is clustered at $0.0905‑$0.0900 and resistance at $0.0925‑$0.0938. Traders should watch for breaks of these bands.

White House report shows that banning stablecoin yields barely shifts lending activity, even with policy attention.

White House analysis indicates that limiting stablecoin yields produces only a marginal increase in lending, while banks keep most liquidity by recycling reserves. This outcome questions the fundamental policy premises of the suggested legislation. The study shows the proposed yield ban would raise lending by merely 0.02%, suggesting a negligible effect in practice. It also estimates that only roughly 12% of bank reserves might be restricted under the rule.

Bitcoin's Value Faces New Threat as Peace Talks Fail, Potential Decline Ahead

Bitcoin slipped from the $73,800 zone and is now trading below $72,000 and the 100‑hour SMA. It failed to stay above $72,500, retesting $71,500‑$71,200. A low of $70,517 formed, establishing a bearish trend line near $71,450. The move sits under the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement from the recent swing high. Stability above $70,500 would target $71,500 first, then $72,000. A breach of $72,000 could push the price toward $72,500 and $73,200. Further strength might challenge the $74,000 barrier. If $72,000 holds, the decline could resume toward $70,800 and $70,500. Additional weakness may drive the price to $70,000, $69,200, and potentially $68,800, where recovery looks difficult in the near term. The hourly MACD is accelerating in the bearish zone. RSI has fallen below the 50 level, confirming downside momentum. Key support sits at $70,500 and $70,000; key resistance at $71,500 and $72,000.

Bitcoin falters beneath the $73,107 resistance level as its momentum begins to wane.

BitMEX study shows a rise of over 500% in tokenized commodity and equity perpetual contracts.

Bitcoin poised for its strongest weekly increase since October 2025 after a U.S.–Iran ceasefire.

Justin Sun criticizes WLFI, leading the platform to threaten legal action.

Sun condemned the WLFI platform for its extended token lockup durations and claimed that its smart contract incorporates blacklist capabilities.