Author: CryptoPress
Ripple received final approval from the OCC on October 26, 2026, to charter Ripple National Trust Bank following conditional approval in December 2025.
The bank will manage segregated RLUSD reserves, act as collateral trustee for holders, and provide fiduciary digital asset custody, while issuance remains with a NYDFS-regulated entity.
RLUSD, launched in December 2024, has grown to a market capitalization of approximately $2.5 billion.
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Bitcoin Dips Below $80K as Traders De-Risk Ahead of Fed Meeting
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Bitcoin traded around $79,800–$80,200 on October 26, 2026, after slipping below the $80,000 level over the weekend, as traders reduced risk ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Wednesday meeting. Ether fell toward $2,300, XRP to about $1.28, and Solana hovered near $100. More than $404 million in leveraged long positions were liquidated in a short window, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $636 million in net outflows on a recent day,...
Binance Launchpool and Spot Initiatives Spark Viral Community Engagement Under BinancePick Campaign
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The #BinancePick hashtag has surged across social media platforms as traders and community members speculate on upcoming token listings.
Binance continues to leverage community-driven mechanisms to gauge user sentiment around potential digital asset integrations.
Market participants are actively monitoring official announcements from the exchange for potential updates on new spot and launchpool offerings.
The cryptocurrency community has...
Crypto Markets Brace for Major Volatility as #EarningsSeason Kicks Off for Tech Giants
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Wall Street’s tech-heavy #EarningsSeason is officially underway, historically triggering heightened correlation and volatility across crypto markets.
Traders are closely monitoring mega-cap quarterly reports and forward guidance to gauge macro liquidity conditions impacting digital assets.
Market analysts warn that any unexpected misses or downward revisions in tech guidance could spill over into Bitcoin and altcoin spot prices.
As...
South Korea Reportedly Weighs Fourth Delay to Controversial Crypto Tax Framework
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South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties are reportedly discussing a potential fourth delay to the implementation of the country’s 20% virtual asset tax.
The controversial capital gains tax on crypto assets was originally scheduled to take effect in January 2025 after facing three prior postponements.
Lawmakers face mounting pressure from retail investors and industry stakeholders who cite a lack of clear institutional...

