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XRP Analyst Flags Biggest Institutional Unlock That The Market Has Ever SeenA popular XRP community figure is making a case that the XRP Ledger is on the cusp of a transformation that would change how institutional capital works with decentralized infrastructure. The comment was based on the newly proposed AMM Swappable Curves standard, which seeks to improve XRPL’s native automated market maker beyond the existing XLS-30 design. The proposal is still at the community review and amendment stage, but it is already a major talking point among XRP supporters. XRPL’s Native AMM Could Be Set For A Major Amendment The current XRPL native AMM is based on XLS-30, which brought automated market maker functionality to the XRP Ledger and connected it directly to the network’s decentralized exchange. This allows XRPL trades to tap into AMM pools, the order book, or a mix of both, depending on where liquidity is best available. Related Reading: Dogecoin Monthly Triangle Pattern That Triggered 30,000% Parabolic Rally In 2021 Has Returned The proposed AMM Swappable Curves standard would build on that foundation by introducing a pluggable curve architecture. According to the draft posted under XRPL Standards discussion #547 on GitHub, pool creators would be able to choose the invariant function at pool creation. The initial set includes ConstantProduct, ConcentratedLiquidity, and StableSwap curves, with Smart AMM pools reserved for a later companion specification. Furthermore, the current XLS-30 model uses a single constant-product structure. Constant-product pools are useful for volatile pairs, but they spread liquidity across the full price range. The new proposal is because this is inefficient for correlated assets, especially stablecoin pairs, FX pairs, and tokenized assets that usually trade close to a narrow value range. Biggest Institutional Unlock XRP Has Ever Seen X Finance Bull described the proposed AMM Swappable Curves updates on the XRP Ledger as possibly the biggest institutional unlock XRP has ever seen, and XRPL’s native DEX is about to receive a major liquidity infrastructure upgrade. According to him, the upgrade is comparable to the kind of innovation that helped turn Uniswap V3 into a dominant DeFi trading venue on Ethereum, but with the XRP Ledger’s advantages of burned fees, fast transaction settlement, and very low transaction cost. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Got Rejected At The 200-MA, Why Breaking $76,000 Could Be A Problem He explained that the main reason institutions may care is execution quality. Large stablecoin swaps between RLUSD and USDC could be carried out with almost zero price impact, which is the kind of standard that banks require before moving serious volume through any venue. From here, tighter FX pair settlement and more practical RWA trading at an institutional scale could follow if liquidity becomes more efficient. X Finance Bull also pointed to the benefits for capital providers, noting that they could earn stronger returns by focusing liquidity where it matters most instead of spreading it thinly across the entire market. This will create a flywheel effect, where better pools attract more volume, higher volume attracts more liquidity providers, and better liquidity attracts larger institutions. XRPL is becoming competitive with every major DeFi venue on earth. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
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These AI Megacap ETFs Are Crushing The Small-Cap Comeback StoryCiti says AI-driven earnings are boosting mega-cap and Nasdaq ETFs while weak GDP and high rates pressure small caps.
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Circle explores Arc’s post-quantum security roadmap for USDCCircle's Arc blockchain aims to future-proof USDC against quantum threats, potentially setting a new standard for secure digital finance. The post Circle explores Arc’s post-quantum security roadmap for USDC appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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United Arab Emirates conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran with US and Israel supportThe escalation risks destabilizing regional markets, impacting global oil prices, and potentially shifting crypto industry dynamics away from the UAE. The post United Arab Emirates conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran with US and Israel support appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Bitcoin Reclaims $74,000 While Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Go Sideways Amid Iran Peace HopesBitcoin traded around $74,000 on Friday as improving regulatory sentiment helped stabilize crypto markets.
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Okeanis Eco Tankers CEO On Record Earnings And A Rapidly Changing Tanker Market
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Why Is Rocket One Stock Falling On Friday?Rocket One Inc. stock is trading lower on Friday. Read how a sector pullback and Blue Origin's rocket explosion are impacting the stock.
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SUI mainnet resumes normal operations after validator fixFrequent outages on Sui's mainnet could undermine investor confidence and challenge its position as a reliable DeFi infrastructure. The post SUI mainnet resumes normal operations after validator fix appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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3 Beaten-Down Stocks Primed For A Major BouncebackRebound stocks can be lucrative for investors, as seen with Apple's success after financial struggles. Globant and PayPal are also promising picks.
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Deal Dispatch: Fertitta Entertainment Buys Caesars For $17.6 Billion, Arsenal Capital Buys Velcro Brands, Teaneck Surgical Center BankruptcyFrom mining to biotech, these companies are exploring strategic alternatives, including a sale, to unlock growth and value.
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NYSE Parent Isn't 'Freaked Out' by Hyperliquid—It's Learning From the Crypto Perps GiantIntercontinental Exchange CEO Jeffrey Sprecher said his company and Hyperliquid are learning from each other as crypto perps gain ground.
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US strikes on Iran escalate tensions, impact Trump presidency and war marketsEscalating US-Iran tensions could destabilize Trump's presidency and increase the likelihood of war, impacting global political dynamics. The post US strikes on Iran escalate tensions, impact Trump presidency and war markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Bitcoin perps just got a US green light, but one catch could decide everythingThe CFTC has moved true Bitcoin perpetual futures from an offshore-liquidity debate into a US-regulated test case, with KalshiEX LLC now approved to list BTCPERP and Coinbase Financial Markets receiving separate staff-level relief for access to certain Deribit products. The Commission approved KalshiEX LLC's BTCPERP contract as a futures contract, allowing the CFTC-registered designated contract market to list […] The post Bitcoin perps just got a US green light, but one catch could decide everything appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Base says agent payments reached 3.1 million x402 transactions in 30 daysBase says AI agents are using wallets, stablecoins, and x402 to pay for internet services as agentic commerce expands. The post Base says agent payments reached 3.1 million x402 transactions in 30 days appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Why Fintechs And Banks Should Move From Paper Logic To Code
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XRP Is Down 60% While Bitwise Says Another Token Is Crypto's Most Mispriced AssetXRP (CRYPTO: XRP) sits down 60% below its July 2025 cycle high of $3.65, while Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan calls HYPE
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What to Expect From Pi Network in June 2026Pi Network in June faces sell pressure as 1.5 million PI flows to exchanges, even as a whale wallet keeps buying. The post What to Expect From Pi Network in June 2026 appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Cognition raises $1B at $26B valuation, CEO emphasizes AI’s supportive roleCognition's rapid valuation growth highlights AI's transformative potential in engineering, but reliance on AI-generated code poses significant risks. The post Cognition raises $1B at $26B valuation, CEO emphasizes AI’s supportive role appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Hyperliquid drives growth of real-world asset perps, capturing 44% of total volumeHyperliquid's dominance in RWA perps signals a shift towards decentralized finance, potentially reshaping traditional asset trading dynamics. The post Hyperliquid drives growth of real-world asset perps, capturing 44% of total volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Citadel Securities reels in record $4.3B trading haul as volatility mints moneyCitadel's record trading revenue amid volatility highlights potential market dominance, raising systemic risk concerns in both traditional and crypto markets. The post Citadel Securities reels in record $4.3B trading haul as volatility mints money appeared first on Crypto Briefing .