After Tuesday and Wednesday’s dormancy drama, another blast from bitcoin’s 
past strutted onto the stage. Three wallets minted in 2013 finally broke their 
12-year silence, shifting 300 BTC—now valued at north of $35 million—like it 
was pocket change. From $40K to Over $35 Million: 2013 Bitcoin Moves After 
12-Year Hibernation At block heights 915227 through […]

Vintage 2013 Bitcoin Wallets Dump 300 BTC Into Bitstamp After 12-Year Silence

U.S. government Bitcoin holdings surpass China and UK, with the U.S. now 
leading at 198,000 BTC valued over $20 billion.
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U.S. Government now holds more Bitcoin than China and the UK

The airdrop could enhance community engagement and loyalty, potentially 
boosting Plasma&#8217;s network growth and long-term adoption prospects.
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Plasma announces airdrop for verified sale participants and early contributors

Ethereum Foundation matches $500K donations for Columbia blockchain research, 
supporting protocol design and academic collaboration.
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Ethereum Foundation pledges $500K annual donation match for blockchain research

Crypto pundit Pumpius is drawing attention to what he calls the “XRP Endgame,” 
saying all the key pieces are falling into place for Ripple and its token. 
According to him, these shifts put XRP in a rare position to rise above other 
digital assets. Global rules and banking standards are also moving in Ripple’s 
favor at the same time. Pundit: Institutional Rails And Legal Clarity Cement 
XRP’s Role Pumpius stresses that Ripple’s victory in its long fight with the 
SEC is not just a legal win but a turning point. After years in court, XRP now 
has the strongest legal clarity of any cryptocurrency in the U.S. Related 
Reading: Market Expert Says XRP Price At $1,000 Will Happen, But The Timeline 
Is Different He also points to Ripple’s launch of RLUSD, its enterprise 
stablecoin backed by reserves at BNY Mellon. Pumpius notes that this 
connection matters because BNY Mellon safeguards trillions in assets for 
global giants, including BlackRock and the U.S. Treasury. Tying a stablecoin 
to XRP’s payment rails creates what he calls a “stable reserve army” that 
strengthens trust in Ripple’s network. On the banking front, Pumpius explains 
that Ripple is not only licensed as a money service business but has also 
applied for the highly difficult New York banking charter. He adds that Ripple 
has taken it a step further by applying for a Federal Reserve master account, 
the highest privilege in the U.S. banking system. If granted, Ripple would not 
just compete with banks but effectively act as one, placing XRP at the center 
of financial settlements. XRP ETFs, Ripple’s Global Standards, And Tech Drive 
Convergence Pumpius notes that nearly 20 XRP spot ETFs are awaiting approval. 
If greenlit, these funds could open the doors to trillions of dollars from 
institutional investors and push XRP into the ranks of Wall Street assets 
overnight. Another major shift is the migration to ISO 20022, a global 
messaging standard that all major banks must adhere to by November. Pumpius 
points out that XRP has been ready for this for years, meaning RippleNet can 
easily connect with traditional banking rails the moment the change takes 
effect. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Debunks XRP Price To $10,000 Claims, 
Reveals How High It Can Go Additionally, he notes that XRP is in the liquidity 
tokenization plan of DTCC, the world’s largest settlement utility. At the same 
time, he notes that the DNA Protocol is quietly developing biometric and 
genomic identity tools on the XRP Ledger. This step could solve Know Your 
Customer checks at the deepest level, blending finance and digital identity in 
a way no other blockchain has achieved. Ripple benefits as he notes the rise 
of a supportive political environment. A pro-crypto administration is pushing 
laws that fit Ripple’s long-term playbook. With regulators and policymakers 
leaning in the same direction, he believes the stage is set for XRP to move 
into its endgame. Featured image from DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

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