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CME will start near 24/7 crypto derivatives trading, including XRP contracts, on May 29. XRP futures have reached $62.87B in notional volume since CME launched them in May 2025. Analysts say XRP futures activity is rising as ETF holdings and XRPL adoption expands. CME Group will begin nearly round-the-clock trading for its regulated crypto futures and options from May 29. The expanded schedule includes XRP futures, options on XRP futures, and Micro XRP contracts. The change moves CME’s crypto derivatives market closer to the always-open structure of digital asset spot markets. Trading will continue through weekends, except for a two-hour weekly maintenance window. CME Extends XRP Derivatives Trading Hours The exchange said weekend trades will carry the following business day’s trade date. That detail applies to clearing, reporting, and related operational processes
XRP is sending out an interesting on-chain signal at a time when its price is still struggling to build a convincing recovery above $1.3. A closely monitored on-chain metric tracking the behavioral gap between XRP’s largest holders and its retail base has collapsed to its lowest reading in more than two years. The data, sourced from blockchain analytics platform CryptoQuant, points to a structural shift in how XRP is flowing out of Binance, with the Binance Whale vs. Retail Spread for XRP falling to 88.3%, its lowest level in more than two years. XRP Whale Vs. Retail Spread Hits A 2-Year Low The spread between whale and retail outflows on Binance has dropped to 88.3%, its lowest point since May 2024, and notably, it is the second time this level has been tested within the same month. Related Reading: Pundit Says The Clock Is Ticking For XRP, Here’s What To Know The Binance Whale vs. Retail Spread tracks the gap between large XRP outflows and smaller retail-sized outflows on Binance.
Tom, the founder of OpenFind, has drawn attention to a research paper co-authored by the Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in which they highlighted XRP. Specifically, the paper discussed cross-border payments and how crypto assets such as XRP could serve as a bridge currency. Fed Chairman’s Research Paper Highlights XRP’s Utility In an X post, Tom […]
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Bitcoin BTC$73,477.46 is stabilizing near $73,500, about 10% below its monthly high of $81,000. Data suggests the stall reflects a shortage of new buyers rather than a plethora of sellers. Risk assets broadly advanced after reports that U.S.-Iran negotiations could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil passageway, lifted sentiment. “The expectations of a de-escalation in geopolitical tension and the normalization of the Strait of Hormuz are reducing pressure on oil prices,” analysts at Spanish lender Bankinter wrote in a market note. Against that supportive backdrop, bitcoin’s weakness looks crypto-specific. Long-term holder supply has reached a record 15.8 million BTC, according to CryptoQuant, normally a bullish signal because it reflects coins held rather than traded. The firm argued the record may be hollow, reflecting slowing
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The post Why is the Stellar (XLM) price up today? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XLM Coin News: Stellar’s native token, XLM, rose more than 95% in two days following DTCC’s decision to integrate its tokenized securities platform with the Stellar network. The gain came while Bitcoin and Ethereum were under pressure from ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and uncertainty around interest rates. While much of the … Source: https://coinpedia.org/news/why-is-the-stellar-xlm-price-up-today/
The CFTC approved Kalshi’s BTCPERP contract, marking the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures on a U.S. exchange. Here’s what it means. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved the BTCPERP contract submitted by KalshiEX, LLC. This marks the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures contract on a U.S. exchange. Kalshi submitted the contract on May […]
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Anonix Eyes Transforming XRPL Into a Next-Generation AI Marketplace Ecosystem The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has long been recognized for fast transactions, low fees, and efficient cross-border payments. However, according to Anonix, the network’s future may extend far beyond moving value across borders. Anonix, a fully decentralized AI platform focused on quantum-resistant encryption, privacy, and anonymous digital interactions, believes the next evolution of XRPL lies in powering a new generation of digital marketplaces driven by artificial intelligence and decentralized services. At the center of this vision is an integrated ecosystem where users can access AI-powered tools, decentralized services, digital commerce, social engagement, and staking opportunities within a single, unified environment. Instead of relying on centralized intermediaries, interactions would be facilitated direc
