Berachain continues to bleed, down 21% in a week and nearly 40% in 30 days, with technical indicators painting a grim short-term picture. As of press time, Berachain (BERA) is trading at $2.88, down more than 80% from its peak…

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LINE NEXT and Kaia have teamed up with Tether to bring USDT to Kaia’s 
blockchain, enabling 196 million LINE users across Asia to access stablecoin 
payments, transfers, and DeFi services directly within LINE Messenger. 
Stablecoin Adoption Expands in Asia as LINE NEXT Integrates USDT Tether’s USDT 
is now live on the Kaia blockchain, thanks to […]

Tether Launches USDT on Kaia Blockchain Bringing Stablecoin Access to 196 Million Users

Stripe, a global payments platform, has introduced stablecoin-based accounts 
to clients in over 100 countries. 
According to a May 7 announcement, the new feature will allow the platform&#8217;s 
clients &#8220;to send, receive, and hold US-dollar stablecoin account balances, 
similar to how a traditional fiat bank account works.&#8221;
The product&#8217;s technical page shows that the new account feature will support 
Circle&#8217;s USDC (USDC) and Bridge&#8217;s USDB (USDB) stablecoins. Stripe acquired the 
Bridge platform in October 2024.
The product will be available to clients in more than 100 countries, including 
Argentina, Chile, Turkey, Colombia, and Peru, among others.
Stripe&#8217;s newly launched product comes at a time when stablecoins are 
increasingly seen as stores of value in developing economies struggling with 
high inflation, capital controls, and a lack of financial infrastructure.
_The stablecoin market cap has crossed $231 billion and continues to grow due 
to international demand for US dollar tokens. Source:__RWA.XYZ_
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adoption**_
## Stablecoins are banking the unbanked and are increasingly used as a store 
of value
Stablecoins and blockchain payment rails are helping to bank the unbanked in 
developing regions of the world without critical financial and communication 
infrastructure.
Blockchain systems can reduce the cost and verification of cross-border 
transfers, allowing anyone with a cellphone, a crypto wallet, and access to an 
internet connection to send, receive, and store value in a relatively stable 
fiat currency.
_Stablecoins dominate crypto transactions in South America. 
Source:__Chainalysis_
Stripe integrated USD stablecoin payments, allowing users to pay online 
merchants in fiat tokens, in October 2024. The integration was met with demand 
for the stablecoin payment option in 70 countries, the company said.
According to the crypto platform Bitso, residents of Latin American countries 
are increasingly using stablecoins as a store of value and a medium of 
exchange used for online purchases.
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About Bitcoin**_

Stripe rolls out stablecoin accounts in over 100 countries

XRP has been resting at the $2 level, but indications of movement are 
increasing. One crypto analyst by the name of &#8220;J4b1&#8221; recently stated that 
purchasing XRP at $2.20 is not too late. In fact, he thinks that it may be the 
perfect time, just before things change dramatically. His assertions are 
founded on historical price action, Ripple&#8217;s current strategy, and what 
institutions may do next. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Giant Abandons Full- 
Hold Strategy, Unloads $40M In Crypto XRP Price Kept Stable By Ripple&#8217;s 
Monthly Activity Ripple&#8217;s dominance over XRP&#8217;s supply is an important aspect 
of J4b1&#8217;s argument. Every month, the firm releases 1 billion XRP from escrow 
but sells only a fraction of it. The remaining amount is put back into escrow. 
These sales tend to occur via over-the-counter (OTC) channels rather than open 
markets. In the analyst&#8217;s view, this practice prevents Ripple from 
experiencing sharp price fluctuations. Is XRP about to explode or already 
overpriced? Is buying at $2.20 smart or is it too late? Let’s break it down 
with data, historical context, and Ripple’s price control strategy. 🧵👇 
pic.twitter.com/UHvbYD4GJl — J4b1 (@XRPJ4b1) May 4, 2025 He used an example: 
if Ripple wants to transfer $200 million using 100 million XRP, every coin 
will have to be worth $2. If the price rises too rapidly, Ripple can sell 
more. If it falls too far, they may buy some back. This strategy could be one 
of the reasons why XRP has not broken through the $2.20 barrier. Institutional 
Demand Could Change Everything J4b1 mentioned a few things that could drive 
XRP up. He cited possible regulatory clarity from a new US administration that 
could be more crypto-friendly. He also talked about the possibility of an XRP 
spot ETF and the growth of tokenized assets on the XRP Ledger. The analyst 
believes that if institutions begin accumulating in large quantities, Ripple&#8217;s 
current approach may not be sufficient to contain the price. If demand 
outstrips the supply Ripple has, the price may surge. XRP market cap currently 
at $125 billion. Chart: TradingView.com XRP&#8217;s History Holds Clues XRP&#8217;s 
journey began in 2012, when it was worth less than a penny. It picked up pace 
over the years as Ripple sold it to banks as a means of making cross-border 
payments faster and cheaper. That momentum took XRP to a high of $3.80 in the 
2017 bull run. Related Reading: BNB Bulls Target $644 As Classic Chart 
Formation Emerges But everything changed when regulators stepped in. In 2015, 
Ripple was fined by FinCEN. Then, in 2020, the SEC lawsuit struck, slowing 
down XRP&#8217;s adoption and keeping the price under control. Nevertheless, Ripple 
continued to build, acquiring companies like Metaco and obtaining licenses 
across the globe. Whale Wallets Are Growing Rapidly Meanwhile, as XRP&#8217;s price 
remains stagnant, the large holders are filling up. According to recent 
statistics, there are now more than 300,000 addresses holding a minimum of 
10,000 XRP. That&#8217;s an increase from around 281,000 as of December 2024. Whale 
wallets continue to rise even though the price remains largely flat around 
$2.20. That type of buildup tends to indicate a sense that prices may rise 
further in the future. It&#8217;s occurring as global uncertainty increases, which 
may be encouraging investors to get ready for the next major move. For the 
time being, XRP traders are paying close attention. A quick move on the upside 
may not be far away. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

XRP At $2.20? Analyst Insists It’s Not Too Late To Get In

Brokerage fintech Robinhood is reportedly developing a blockchain network that 
will enable retail investors in Europe to trade US securities.
According to a May 7 Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter, 
the move seeks to expand the company&#8217;s local presence by offering trading of 
tokenized securities, such as stocks.
Two crypto firms, Arbitrum and the Solana Foundation, are reportedly vying to 
become partners in the project. Tokenization is the process of turning real- 
world assets, like stocks, real estate, or commodities, into digital tokens 
that can be traded on a blockchain.
Tokenizing securities instead of providing direct exposure can offer several 
advantages: reduced costs by eliminating traditional financial infrastructure, 
enhanced accessibility, faster settlement times, and quicker transactions. 
More brokerages and investment firms are exploring asset tokenization.
Robinhood has been preparing to enter the European market. In April 2025, it 
acquired a brokerage license in Lithuania that allows the firm to offer 
investment services throughout the European Union. Robinhood has also inked a 
deal in 2024 to purchase crypto exchange Bitstamp.
&#8220;You can sit down in front of some software, create a coin and have it be 
trading in 5 minutes [&#8230;] That&#8217;s a scary thing,&#8221; Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev 
said in a recent interview. &#8220;It&#8217;s also an incredibly powerful thing if you 
juxtapose it with how cumbersome the IPO process is.&#8221;
Robinhood shares rose 2.7% on the Nasdaq on May 7, according to Google 
Finance. The company&#8217;s revenue fell 8.6% in the first quarter of 2025, though 
it still beat Wall Street&#8217;s estimates.
_Robinhood &#8216;s daily stock price. Source: __Google Finance_
Bloomberg reports that no agreement has been finalized between the brokerage 
and either Arbitrum or Solana regarding the project, with all three parties 
declining to comment.
More traditional financial firms are exploring blockchain-based solutions. In 
May 2018, Banco Santander became the first company to use a blockchain for 
investor voting, while US giant JP Morgan has created its blockchain platform 
called Onyx.
_**Magazine: Ethereum is destroying the competition in the $16.1T TradFi 
tokenization race**_

Robinhood plans blockchain for US asset trading in Europe — Report

The central bank committee members unanimously voted to keep rates unchanged 
and expressed concerns about the elevated levels of inflation. BTC Trends 
Upward After Fed’s Rate Decision The price of bitcoin (BTC) jumped 2% after 
the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep its policy rate in the 4.25% – 4.5% 
range on Wednesday afternoon sighting […]