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_January PPI was also higher than expected at 2.9% YoY with Core PPI almost hitting its high point in almost a year._
_The growth in the US Q4 GDP was reduced to 1.4 and is the lowest in three quarters leading to stagflation in the markets._
_Since 2020, inflation-adjusted real wages

_Google Cloud joins Cardano’s Midnight as validator, while USDCx launches as a native USDC-backed token on ADA._
Cardano is drawing renewed attention as new partnerships and product launches take shape.
The network is positioning itself for broader exchange access and deeper ties with major te

_Barclays is considering blockchain suppliers of stablecoin and tokenized deposit payments, which should be selected by April 2026._
_In early 2026, USDT and USDC market cap had recovered 160 percent of the 2023-2023 lows of post-LUNA and reached over 260B._
_By the year 2030, the

Recent security incidents linked to wallet software have once again highlighted a central truth of crypto ownership: self-custody comes with responsibility.
Following reports tied to a browser extension issue involving Trust Wallet Hack, users across the ecosystem are reassessing how they

_Verified Bitcoin backing and real-time price data position CBTC as institutional-grade collateral across Canton’s lending and trading platforms._
Canton Network is expanding its institutional infrastructure with the launch of CBTC, its first Bitcoin-backed token. Issued by BitSafe, CBTC

_OCC expands trust bank powers to include non-fiduciary services, potentially advancing Ripple’s U.S. banking access plans._
Ripple could move closer to the U.S. banking system after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expanded the powers of national trust banks.
The agency

_Ethereum swept range highs after reclaiming POC, with $1,967 FVG retest in focus and $2,100 as next upside target._
Ethereum swept range highs after reclaiming its complete range Point of Control, then reversed sharply.
The move has drawn attention across the crypto market. Traders are now

_UK reviews crypto betting under FCA rules, aiming to curb illegal platforms while balancing compliance and financial crime risks._
Britain’s gambling regulator is considering whether cryptocurrency

_Flare Smart Accounts bring self-custodial XRP yield inside Xaman Wallet for the first time, via a single XRPL-signed transaction flow. No second wallet needed._
XRP holders now have something they have never had before. A way to earn yield while keeping their own keys. Not a bridge. Not a secon

_Ripple shifts XRPL to a decentralized funding model in 2026, with DAOs, regional hubs, and venture networks replacing centralized grant programs._
Ripple is changing how builders get money on the XRP Ledger. The shift moves away from a single-channel funding setup toward something far more