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XRPLRipple is actively promoting the addition of a layer of lending infrastructure on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), enabling institutions to use on-chain tokenized assets as collateral for financing, while the loan terms are automatically executed by the protocol, with credit assessments and lending decisions still made by off-chain institutions.According to reports, the proposal is named the XRPL Lending Protocol (corresponding to the XLS-65 and XLS-66 standards), which is currently still in the technical draft stage and must be approved through validator voting before it can go live on the mainnet, but it is already available for developer testing on the test network.The design of the protocol splits the lending process into two parts: on-chain mechanisms responsible for fund pool management, interest calculation, repayment execution, and default handling; while borrower credit assessments and loan term settings remain with traditional financial institutions to meet compliance requirements in different jurisdictions.Ripple states that this mechanism is primarily aimed at institutional short-term liquidity needs, such as in cross-border payment scenarios, where temporary financing is obtained through stablecoins or collateralized assets before settlement, to enhance capital efficiency.Analysts believe that this solution attempts to introduce a "rule-based lending infrastructure" similar to traditional finance while maintaining the open network attributes of XRPL, but it still faces competition from established on-chain lending protocols like Aave, Compound, and Maple.

According to Jinshi reports, a survey by Invesco shows that 61% of central banks believe that the level of U.S. debt has a negative impact on the long-term status of the dollar as a reserve asset.

According to Jinshi reports, S&P expects the Federal Reserve to remain committed to guiding inflation towards the target level.

According to the official announcement, Gate has optimized and upgraded the VIP level evaluation rules. Starting today, Polymarket trading volume and asset holdings will officially be included in the VIP level evaluation system. This adjustment further broadens the VIP upgrade path, allowing Polymarket trading users to fully enjoy the level growth and exclusive rights brought by trading activities and asset holdings.It is reported that Gate continues to improve the VIP exclusive rights ecosystem, creating a high-end service system around multiple dimensions such as trading, wealth management, and lifestyle. Recently, the platform has successively launched VIP exclusive airdrop activities for whiskey, gold jewelry, and more, as well as providing exclusive financial products, higher-level income rights, and diversified benefits such as sports event viewing and invitations to offline activities.Gate will continue to organize VIP users to watch events at Inter Milan and F1 venues, experiencing exclusive hospitality and the atmosphere of top-tier events, creating a richer exclusive experience for high-level users.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Williams stated that the inflation level is "undoubtedly high and far exceeds" the target, reflecting the impact of tariffs, energy prices, and the demand for technology products related to artificial intelligence (AI).

According to CoinDesk, data from the cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform Deribit shows that the 30-day implied volatility index (DVOL) for Bitcoin has dropped to 41.5%, far below the peak of 90% in February. Deribit's Chief Commercial Officer Jean-David Péquignot stated that the current Bitcoin volatility is low compared to historical levels, indicating that traders have lowered their expectations for significant price fluctuations, making the cost of purchasing options cheaper.Additionally, this Friday, the cryptocurrency market will see the quarterly options expiration worth $10.5 billion. Data shows that the current volatility of call options is significantly lower than that of put options, making call spreads more attractive based on relative volatility. Péquignot further noted that recent sell-offs in tech stocks and macro factors such as the U.S. core PCE inflation data set to be released on Thursday may further increase market volatility in the short term.

According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin has repeatedly found support around $59,000 in June, a position that has replaced $60,000 as a more critical technical support level. On Wednesday, as the decline accelerated, the price briefly approached $59,000 before rebounding to $61,000, a similar trend that occurred on June 5, when the price rebounded to $67,000 after stopping the decline near $59,000.The Federal Reserve's most closely watched PCE data will be released on Thursday evening, with core PCE expected to rise year-on-year by 3.3%-3.4%, the highest since October 2023. If the data exceeds expectations, it will confirm that the rise in inflation is not a temporary phenomenon, potentially strengthening interest rate hike expectations and pushing the dollar index further up, putting pressure on cryptocurrencies; if it falls short of expectations, it may alleviate concerns about interest rate hikes, providing support for Bitcoin's rebound from $59,000.

According to Cryptopolitan, the prediction market platform Kalshi has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, challenging the newly signed SB3019 bill in the state. The bill requires prediction market platforms to obtain state-level licenses and imposes a 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions involving Illinois customers, set to take effect on July 1. Kalshi argues that federal law grants the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over exchange-traded derivatives, and that additional state regulatory requirements conflict with the Commodity Exchange Act.If Kalshi withdraws sports event contracts from Illinois to comply with state law, it would directly violate the CFTC's uniformity requirement; if it continues to operate without a license, it would violate state law, and implementing geographic blocking technology would be costly. This lawsuit is the latest case in the dispute over prediction market jurisdiction between the CFTC and various states, with the CFTC having sued nine states to assert federal authority.

According to CoinDesk, CryptoQuant data shows that the recent selling activity of "OG" investors holding Bitcoin for over five years has significantly slowed down, with their 90-day average selling amount dropping to 962 BTC, the lowest level since November 2024. Analysts point out that during the bull market cycle that began in early 2023, OG investors sold the largest amount of Bitcoin in history, especially during multiple sell-off peaks in May 2024, February 2025, and September 2025 when prices soared, with single-day sales exceeding 142,000 BTC. The current trading price of Bitcoin is around $63,000, close to the breakeven point for this group of OG investors who purchased five years ago, and their choice to continue holding rather than selling has effectively alleviated market selling pressure. The outflow rate of spot ETFs has also slowed down over the past two weeks, further confirming that selling pressure is decreasing.

According to Arkham monitoring, the value of the ETH holdings of the Ethereum Foundation has dropped to its lowest level in nearly 6 years (in USD), currently holding 209 million USD in ETH. Over the past two and a half weeks, its ETH holdings value reached a near 6-year low, with the last time being below the current level in October 2020.

CryptoQuant analyst DarkFost stated that data shows significant transfers and potential selling behavior among long-term holders (OG) who have held Bitcoin for over 5 years during this cycle. The 90-day average of STXO (Spent Transaction Output) reached peak levels in May 2024, February 2025, and September 2025. Currently, this indicator has dropped to 962 BTC, the lowest level since November 2024, indicating that this group of investors is more inclined to continue holding at the current price range, and the market's selling pressure has eased.

According to Gate market data, the euro against the US dollar (EUR/USD) continues to decline, falling to its lowest level since June 2025, reported at 1.1391, with a daily drop of 0.3%.

According to Decrypt, CryptoQuant data shows that despite Bitcoin's price dropping nearly 50% from its historical peak, network activity continues to rise, recently reaching its highest level since the end of 2024, only 7% lower than the historical peak in September 2024. Analysis points out that this is the first sustained activity above the trend line since mid-2024, contrasting sharply with the bearish price trend of Bitcoin.However, while activity is growing, the economic value of transactions is significantly low. Transactions of less than 0.01 BTC and less than 0.001 BTC have increased from 44% in 2023 to about 80%. CryptoQuant considers this a sign of "protocol-driven activity": high transaction volume but low individual value.The usage of OP_RETURN also surged to near historical highs in 2026, involving applications such as Bitcoin NFT activity and timestamp services. Bitcoin's price has dropped 17% over the past 30 days, currently around $63,865.

Oman has officially launched a national-level Bitcoin mining pool and requires all licensed cryptocurrency miners within the country to connect to this unified mining pool for operation. It is reported that the project is led by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of Oman, and the initial target computing power scale of the mining pool is approximately 10 EH/s.

Glassnode stated that Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen back to an important support area after retesting the February lows. Data from the options market shows that although the price is close to key levels, implied volatility has significantly decreased from recent highs, with 1-week implied volatility dropping from about 60% to 35%. The overall volatility curve has shifted downwards, indicating a clear cooling in the market's pricing of future uncertainty.At the same time, the 25Δ skew has also retreated from extreme levels during the sell-off, and the demand for short-term protection has normalized, showing that panic hedging sentiment is weakening. However, structural defensive positions still dominate. Data shows that short-term options still lean towards downside protection, with bearish option transactions accounting for about 28% in the past week, significantly higher than the buying ratio of bullish options (24.1%).Additionally, the 1-month implied volatility has fallen below actual volatility, indicating a situation where "implied volatility underestimates real volatility." There is a significant short gamma concentration around the $62,000 mark (approximately $1.8 billion in size), which could accelerate volatility amplification if prices drop further, while there is a certain long gamma buffer zone around $60,000. Overall, despite the cooling of volatility, the market remains in a defensive position structure.

According to analyst Alicharts, based on the 1-hour candlestick chart analysis of Ethereum, Ethereum has fallen below the original ascending channel's lower boundary, with the next support level at $1580.

According to Santiment data, Bitcoin has reversed the trend of whale sell-offs that has lasted for months. Addresses holding more than 1,000 BTC now control 7,170,000 BTC, the highest level since March.

Bitget announced the integration of the AI trading platform MATRIX[ON] under ClaudeTrader™. Users can access a professional trading environment that integrates AI analysis, risk management, and market intelligence with one click, without the need to manually configure APIs or migrate data across platforms, achieving a seamless connection from market access to intelligent decision-making.MATRIX[ON] consolidates tools that were previously scattered across multiple platforms or limited to professional institutions into a single interface, covering whale tracking, clearing monitoring, hedge execution, account health analysis, and AI-driven market intelligence, providing traders with a complete view of market conditions and risk assessment.MATRIX[ON] CEO Kyriacos Adamantos stated that true trading analysis tools have long been limited by high costs or institutional barriers, and through this collaboration, every trader worldwide can gain equal access to top-tier tools.

Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Charts stated that he is closely monitoring the Bitcoin support level at $64,000. If BTC can hold this support level, $69,000 will become the next upward target.

Elon Musk responded to the community's question about when China will reach Fable-level AI, stating: "Maybe Q1."Previously, X user Teortaxes mentioned that GLM 5.2 currently shows a gap of about 7 months compared to cutting-edge models, generally at the level of Opus 4.7-4.8; Mythos has reached Preview status in early February 2026, and the complete PRC Mythos ("Fable") may be launched between November and December 2026.