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Ethereum has reached a record 889,300 weekly active users, driven by stablecoins, DeFi, and trading. This surge in transactions indicates real demand and may propel its price toward $4,000, supported by effective scaling from the recent Fusaka upgrade.

A notable on-chain event involving a transfer of 73 million XRP among five anonymous wallets has caused confusion in the XRP community. Valued at $151.3 million, experts suggest this may indicate a security protocol or liquidity routing by a large entity.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced a bipartisan bill aimed at resolving regulatory uncertainty for the digital asset industry, clarifying jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC. This legislation is part of a broader strategy to establish the U.S. as the "crypto capital of the world."

Karel Mercx argues that Bitcoin has failed as a hedge compared to Gold and Silver, which have reached new highs due to central bank policies. He suggests that the narrative around Bitcoin is broken, leading to a preference for physical assets over digital ones. Critics label his stance as "Bitcoin Derangement Syndrome," but he maintains he is not sidelined and acknowledges Bitcoin's past cycles.

Cardano's privacy token, Midnight (NIGHT), has experienced a significant price drop, falling 20% weekly to $0.068, despite a strong initial surge. As privacy tokens gain attention, Midnight's future remains uncertain, with potential developments planned for 2026.

Ripple's acquisition strategy gains strength with SBI Group's Yoshitaka Kitao supporting its vision of a comprehensive financial ecosystem. Investing $2.45 billion, Ripple aims to create a platform akin to Amazon for institutional finance, integrating XRP and RLUSD at multiple levels.