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📚 Ripple's University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) 📚

Championing blockchain research and development in academia is at the heart of Ripple's University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI).

With a mission to inspire and educate the next generation of blockchain builders, UBRI has supported:

⭐️ 1200+ research projects
📚 850+ courses
📍900 on-campus events
🔗 90 projects on the XRP Ledger
✅ 60 students hired

UBRI is empowering students and faculty to shape the future of blockchain technology. And we’re just getting started: https://ripple.com/impact/ubri/

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🇷🇺 Russian President Putin says, "Who can ban Bitcoin?.. Nobody"

Liquidity Liquidity Liquidity or should I say, lack of.

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Xrp ETF's &ETPs

🚨There are a lot more XRP ETF’s and ETP’s than you may be aware of‼️🫡

@OpenFIGI house global instrument identifiers.

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👉 Coinbase just launched an AI agent for Crypto Trading

Custom AI assistants that print money in your sleep? 🔜

The future of Crypto x AI is about to go crazy.

👉 Here’s what you need to know:

💠 'Based Agent' enables creation of custom AI agents
💠 Users set up personalized agents in < 3 minutes
💠 Equipped w/ crypto wallet and on-chain functions
💠 Capable of completing trades, swaps, and staking
💠 Integrates with Coinbase’s SDK, OpenAI, & Replit

👉 What this means for the future of Crypto:

1. Open Access: Democratized access to advanced trading
2. Automated Txns: Complex trades + streamlined on-chain activity
3. AI Dominance: Est ~80% of crypto 👉txns done by AI agents by 2025

🚨 I personally wouldn't bet against Brian Armstrong and Jesse Pollak.

👉 Coinbase just launched an AI agent for Crypto Trading
🚀 Bitcoin Hits $100K! 🎉

History has been made! 🪙 Bitcoin has officially crossed the monumental $100,000 mark, cementing its place as a true store of value and global financial phenomenon. 🌎

This milestone showcases the power of decentralized finance, the resilience of the BTC community, and the growing adoption of crypto worldwide. 💡 From early adopters to institutional investors, everyone’s contribution has built this moment.

What’s next for Bitcoin?

🌟 Could this be just the beginning of an even greater journey? ⬇️

(👉 One day closer to altseason! Just to be fully transparent, I own $0 in BTC. Why? There is a lot more wealth to be attained via other projects(aka altcoins)! Where do I store wealth for the long-term once it's made? ONLY in Silver and Gold! ~The Dinarian)

💥The Current & Growing Sonic Launch Ecosystem Map 💥

1 $FTM will be swappable for 1$S in LESS THAN 30 Days

👉 Ask yourselves this, if you could go back in time and pick up Solana at $1.26 a coin, what would you do? 😉

The New Theta Edgecloud Update 💥

The new EdgeCloud update now fully supports mobile browsers for AI and the video dashboard. Optimized for Android and iOS, AI devs and teams can seamlessly access model training, inference, Agentic AI, analytics, payments, & more—on the go. Give it a try: thetaedgecloud.com

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🧐 Dinarians Crypto Market Summary 🧐

The past two weeks have been nothing short of extraordinary for the crypto markets, with seasoned coins from the 2021 era staging an impressive comeback. Here's the rundown:

💥 XRP shattered its 2021 high of $2, rallying an astonishing 400% since November to peak at $2.90.
💥 ADA, HBAR, and XLM have also seen meteoric gains of 300%, 800%, and 600% respectively.

 

Why the Rally? What’s Driving the Altcoin Frenzy?

This surge finds its roots in Trump’s November announcement proposing the elimination of capital gains taxes on cryptocurrencies issued by American companies. This policy shift lit a fire under the altcoin markets, with anticipation of a crypto-friendly administration adding fuel to the blaze.

Key developments include:

  • Regulatory Shakeups: Rumors suggest that Gary Gensler may be replaced as SEC chair by Paul Atkins, a figure known for his market-friendly approach.
  • Crypto Advocates in Key Positions: Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and a potential Commerce Secretary, is already in discussions with Tether, signaling strong support for crypto innovation.

Global and Macro Challenges

The market has proven remarkably resilient despite external shocks:

  • Martial Law in Korea briefly rattled markets, driving BTC to a low of $93,500. Yet the subsequent buyback underscored the market's unyielding strength.
  • Inflation Concerns have prompted a reassessment of U.S. rate cuts, now expected to be limited to three in 2025.
  • Geopolitical Risks: Trump’s confrontational stance against China, Mexico, Canada, and BRICS nations adds uncertainty.

The Road Ahead

Despite these risks, the crypto market’s outlook remains bullish. With Trump’s team poised to enact policies favorable to digital assets, institutional interest is likely to surge.

🔮 Projections based on current trends, market sentiment, and ongoing developments in the crypto ecosystem::

1. Bitcoin (BTC)

  • Price Range: $150,000–$250,000 (optimistic scenario).
    With increasing institutional adoption and the next Bitcoin halving set for March 26, 2028, the event is poised to significantly reduce Bitcoin's supply issuance while demand continues to rise. This combination of constrained supply and heightened interest could act as a catalyst for substantial price appreciation

2. Ethereum (ETH)

  • Price Range: $8,000–$15,000.
    Ethereum’s current role as the backbone of decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), coupled with scaling improvements from Ethereum 2.0, could push ETH to new highs.

3. Altcoin Market

  • Layer 2 and Scaling Projects: Tokens like Polygon (MATIC), Arbitrum (ARB), and Optimism (OP) may see significant adoption as Ethereum scaling solutions become more critical.
  • AI-Driven Tokens: Projects integrating blockchain with artificial intelligence (e.g., Theta Network) could gain traction as AI adoption continues to explode..

4. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

  • The rollout of CBDCs in major economies like the U.S. and EU may create a more regulated and widely adopted crypto landscape. Private tokens could face increased scrutiny, but interoperability solutions such as XRP, XLM and XDC would thrive.

5. Institutional Participation

  • Large-scale investments from hedge funds, pension funds, and multinational corporations may solidify crypto as a mainstream asset class, driving market growth.

6. Regulatory Developments

  • Policies in the U.S. and globally will be critical. A more crypto-friendly environment (e.g., reduced capital gains taxes) could lead to significant market inflows.
  • Conversely, restrictive policies could drive growth in decentralized and privacy-focused projects like Monero (XMR) or Zcash (ZEC).

7. Web3 and Metaverse Expansion

  • Tokens tied to the metaverse (e.g., Decentraland (MANA), The Sandbox (SAND)) and Web3 infrastructure could see growth as these ecosystems expand.

8. Stablecoins and DeFi Maturity

  • Stablecoins such as the XRPL $RLUSD may become central to global remittances and payments. Projects like MakerDAO (DAI) and stablecoin-related platforms could dominate DeFi.

9. Market Capitalization

  • Currently sitting at 3.7 Trillion, the total crypto market cap is expected to surpass $10 trillion, reflecting broader adoption and innovation in the space.

While these are speculative, they reflect optimism around crypto’s technological and financial advancements. Always approach projections with caution and diversify investments. 🌟

 

Respect the pump. The crypto market’s next chapter is just beginning... ~The Dinarian

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Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are All the Rage. Now XRP?
Worksport, a Nasdaq-listed manufacturer of covers for pickup trucks, has decided to not only buy bitcoin for its corporate treasury, but also Ripple's XRP.

What to know:

  • Worksport, a tiny Nasdaq-listed company, is investing some of its cash reserves into bitcoin and XRP.
  • The company announced that it will allocate 10% of its cash reserves, or a maximum of $5 million, into the cryptocurrencies, but that that ratio could change in the future.
  • Steven Rossi, CEO of Worksport, has personally been invested in XRP for a while and is a strong believe of decentralization, he said in an interview.

Worksport (WKSP), a tiny Nasdaq-listed maker of covers for pickup truck beds, has added its own twist to the newly popular corporate strategy of buying bitcoin that was introduced and made famous by Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy (MSTR).

The New York-based company, which has a $20 million market capitalization, is investing up to 10% of its cash reserves into bitcoin (BTC) and also Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, XRP (XRP). At present, that equates to up to $5 million.

This shift is intended to protect the company’s assets against inflation and to enhance transaction efficiency, the company said.

Since Donald Trump's election a month ago, at least a dozen other companies have announced they plan to stash extra cash in bitcoin. But Worksport's embrace of XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is different.

“I think that XRP is becoming a much more stabilized currency and asset and [...] while I think that over the next little while, it’ll be volatile like most assets are, we think that it’ll be stable enough and bring value enough for us to build parts in cash there and enjoy some upside potential,” Steven Rossi, founder and CEO of Worksport, said during an interview.

Rossi has personally invested in XRP for a few years, he told CoinDesk, and believes that it is crucial for businesses to own decentralized assets.

"When I saw my wallet and I saw that XRP has been doing quite well recently, I was pleasantly surprised, and it reaffirmed that … these [are] early assets that really challenge central banking," he said.

Many companies that have previously announced plans to diversify their Treasury reserves have seen their stock rally shortly after — even before they spend a dime on bitcoin.

Worksport's stock price has fallen 65% over the past five years.

“The market for small issuers like us has been kind of a lagger,” Rossi said. “We obviously expect the market to react as it will positively or negatively [...] but as a cash-generating business like us … we’re less reliant on stock price for survival like some issuers.”

 

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Real-World Assets on Sonic With Backed, Chainlink, and Fortlake Asset Management

We’re excited to announce a groundbreaking fund tokenization effort to bring real-world assets on-chain to the Sonic ecosystem.

Together with Backed, a pioneer in asset tokenization solutions, and Chainlink, the standard for on-chain finance, we’re partnering with Fortlake Asset Management to tokenize its Sigma Opportunities Fund, marking a significant milestone in bringing traditional financial assets on-chain.

Tokenizing Real-World Assets

Fortlake’s Sigma Opportunities Fund is a global, actively managed fixed-income investment strategy that targets 7–10% above the federal funds rate in Australia, focusing on using market distortions to achieve this strong return. In the past year, the fund has returned 10% via active fixed-income investments.

The fund is being tokenized by Backed, creating permissionless tokens that are collateralized 1:1, with prices tied to the real-time prices of the assets. This means tokens are ready for DeFi and usable within the Sonic ecosystem. Chainlink SmartData will deliver asset price data of the underlying fund shares on-chain, Chainlink Proof of Reserves will help verify collateralization, and Chainlink CCIP will enable seamless cross-chain liquidity and operations.

The Future of Finance

The tokenization of Fortlake’s Sigma Fund marks an important milestone for Backed, as it’s the first fund to go through its Tokenization-as-a-Service platform. This achievement highlights Backed’s expansion into private tokenization, continuing to offer similar tokenization solutions for other funds and financial institutions. Backed will broaden its services by further exploring new opportunities, providing the Sonic ecosystem with even greater flexibility and access to tokenized assets.

Tokenizing the fund leads to new opportunities within DeFi, such as integrations with lending markets, use as a high-yield stablecoin savings solution, or as margin trading collateral. With BlackRock recently joining the tokenization race, other asset managers are starting to quickly explore this space and the opportunities it brings. The Bank of America predicts that asset tokenization could surpass $16 trillion in the next 5–15 years. Tokenization experiments by institutions such as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and JP Morgan have shown significant savings by utilizing blockchain-based tokenization.

 

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