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Traders are taking on more borrowed exposure to XRP futures on the world's largest exchange, data shows. XRP’s estimated leverage ratio on Binance has climbed to its highest reading in more than seven months, according to data referenced across several crypto market reports published this week.

The token rallied sharply following the mainnet debut of the DGrid AI network, according to Cointelegraph and CryptoBriefing. The token tied to DGrid AI climbed 93% following the launch of its decentralized artificial intelligence network, Cointelegraph and CryptoBriefing reported.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee points to a bullish Ethereum setup as funding rates hit a one-year high, according to Yahoo Finance and CoinGape. Tom Lee, the Fundstrat strategist known for his long-running crypto market commentary, has flagged Ethereum as entering a new bullish phase.

The asset manager's new product lets eligible non-US users track themed baskets such as Mag 7, AI and robotics stocks through tokenized shares. Bitwise has introduced Automated Token Portfolios, a product designed to give eligible non-US users exposure to baskets of tokenized stocks.

New pToken standard turns open perp accounts into transferable ERC-20 tokens Arcus has rolled out tokenized perpetual futures positions on Robinhood Chain, according to Cointelegraph. The move introduces a mechanism the company calls pTokens, which convert an open perpetual futures account into a standard ERC-20 token, CryptoBriefing reported.

Spot XRP exchange-traded funds keep their lead in cumulative inflows even as Solana products draw more money on a daily basis. Spot exchange-traded funds tied to Solana are currently attracting more capital per day than those linked to XRP, according to newly reported inflow figures.

The exchange now supports direct deposits and withdrawals on the XRP Ledger for its Singapore customer base. Gemini has switched on native XRP Ledger transfers for its Singapore users, according to reports from Yahoo Finance and CryptoBriefing.

BitMine chairman says the firm intends to keep holding its Ethereum stake as the company edges closer to owning 5% of all ETH in circulation. Tom Lee, the Fundstrat co-founder who chairs BitMine Immersion Technologies, said the company has no plans to sell its Ethereum holdings.

The rally coincides with notable moves in US Treasury bonds, according to market reports. Bitcoin pushed above the $80,000 mark, according to reports from Watcher.Guru and Nairametrics. The move lifted the broader cryptocurrency market as well. Altcoins tracked Bitcoin's advance, a pattern common during periods when the largest digital asset sets market direction.

The altcoin market cap has topped $1 trillion, but the gains depend on Bitcoin holding recently reclaimed price levels. The altcoin market has expanded by about $215 billion over the past three trading days, according to reporting from CryptoSlate and The Cryptonomist.

Before the open, only one of today's stories describes money that has actually changed hands — the rest describe positioning, custody and process. Before the open, only one of today's stories describes money that has actually changed hands — the rest describe positioning, custody and process.

The fund, ticker BSOL, also recorded its highest trading volume as investor interest in staked Solana exposure grows. Bitwise's Solana Staking ETF has crossed $1 billion in total inflows, according to CryptoBriefing. The milestone marks a significant point for a fund that gives investors exposure to Solana alongside staking rewards through a traditional exchange-traded product.

Draft guidelines could pave the way for regulated Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds in Thailand. Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has released draft guidelines covering cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds. The regulator is now inviting public feedback before finalizing any rules. The proposal specifically references products tied to Bitcoin and Ether, according to reporting on the draft.

The new network uses HYPE as its gas token and aims to extend Hyperliquid's on-chain infrastructure. Kinetiq has unveiled Elysium, a layer-2 network built to work alongside Hyperliquid's HyperEVM. The announcement was reported across multiple outlets in late August 2026, marking a new step in Hyperliquid's expanding technical stack.

A sharp jump in network activity has renewed debate over XRP's short-term price direction. XRP's network activity has jumped sharply, with active addresses rising more than 650% according to data cited by CoinGape and Finbold. The increase marks one of the more notable on-chain shifts reported for the token in recent weeks.

The privacy coin's rally has drawn comparisons to AI-driven market enthusiasm, even as one analyst warns of overextension. Zcash, one of the earliest privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, has reached its highest price point in eight years.

A new design aims to shield validator deposits from future quantum computing threats. Ethereum developers have put forward a proposal to overhaul the network's deposit contract, aiming to make it resistant to attacks from quantum computers. The deposit contract is the smart contract validators use to lock up ETH and enter Ethereum's proof-of-stake system.

The proposal would let smart contracts check whether a tokenized equity's underlying asset is still active, halted, or delisted. A newly published Ethereum improvement proposal, designated ERC-8391, has surfaced with a specific focus on tokenized stocks.