Australian lawyer and XRP community commentator Bill Morgan says Ripple should relock less of its monthly 1 billion XRP escrow release. He argues that accelerating the move to full circulating supply would strengthen XRP’s case as “hard money” and remove a supply overhang weighing on sentiment. Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has pushed back on accelerating the schedule, drawing a firm line against more aggressive proposals.

Standard Chartered said Aave could reach $3,500 by the end of 2030, implying a 50x gain. The forecast is based on the bank’s expectation that the value of assets active in DeFi will expand sharply and on a recovery following the KelpDAO incident.

Chainlink’s Project Pangea partnership brings together more than 50 banks managing over $10 trillion in assets, but LINK’s price reaction has been muted. The setup remains range-bound, with the article outlining three potential scenarios from current levels. Traders are also watching for the next catalyst tied to how the partnership translates into activity and fees.

A $20 million exploit is more than a financial loss, especially for a network that has built its reputation on rigorous security and peer-reviewed development. For Cardano, the timing and nature of the breach amplify its impact beyond the dollar figure.

The Ethereum Foundation has completed a months-long overhaul that included cutting about one-fifth of its workforce and reorganizing around new strategic priorities. The changes also come as the organization reduces its annual budget by about 40% and shifts toward a long-term, endowment-based funding model.

A long-overlooked cryptocurrency that has lagged bigger names could still surprise markets ahead of its next halving. Attention is returning as investors focus on possible price moves and any unexpected developments before the event. Its distinctive features and underappreciated potential are being cited as factors that could drive an abrupt turnaround and catch even veteran analysts off guard.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko said he views the Ethereum Foundation’s staffing decision as bullish. Robert Kiyosaki has also continued to publicly accumulate ETH and put an Ethereum price prediction at $95K. The discussion comes as traders look to technical signals for what ETH may do next.

Cardano users reported losing ADA and NFTs after an attacker gained access to private keys tied to the SecondFi wallet. The incident stems from compromised private keys, allowing the attacker to drain affected wallets.