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.

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.

JPYSC has launched as Japan’s first yen stablecoin. It is issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank and distributed through SBI VC Trade. The rollout makes JPYSC available via SBI’s exchange channel.

Bitcoin is trading around $62,000 with little movement, but the stability masks a deeper structural concern. CryptoQuant has urged Strategy, the Michael Saylor-led corporate bitcoin buyer, to halt BTC accumulation and rebuild cash reserves before pressure around its preferred stock escalates. The recommendation comes as Strategy’s preferred stock trades at a steep discount and its dividend burden has risen sharply, according to CryptoQuant.

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.

Crypto markets are stabilizing after BTC slid in tandem with tech stocks. ETH USD continued to frustrate traders by underperforming expectations. The moves underscore how Bitcoin and Ethereum are increasingly trading like high-beta tech assets.

Bitcoin is trading under pressure, down 1.57% over the past 24 hours and hovering in the mid-$60K range. The article cites a hawkish Fed last week, higher bond yields, and a weakening chart structure as key headwinds.

XRP is down 4% in the past 24 hours after on-chain data pointed to a wave of whale distribution that erased a multi-day rally in under 72 hours. Wallets holding at least 1 million XRP sold more than 30 million tokens over five days, while combined large-address holdings fell from 3.82 billion to 3.77 billion XRP, according to Santiment data.

A stalled Iran peace process and a break in Strategy’s STRC peg are weighing on sentiment around Bitcoin and Strategy. Microsoft also warned Windows users about crypto-related risks, adding to broader industry concerns.