Former SWIFT executive denies XRP integration rumors

The post Top XRP Price Predictions, Shiba Inu Goes in Flames, and More: Bits Recap July 10 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A closer look at the recent performance of XRP, SHIB, and ETH, along with some price predictions. Ripple’s XRP has seen a minor resurgence over the past week, mirroring the broader crypto market’s revival. Some analysts believe the token is poised for a major pump, while others remain cautious, warning of a short-term pullback. Shiba Inu (SHIB) has also stepped into the spotlight thanks to its burning mechanism, whereas Ethereum (ETH) is pushing to break above $1,800 and might be gearing up for a move toward $2,000. Up or Down for XRP? Ripple’s cross-border token currently trades at around $1.11 (according to CoinGecko), marking only a marginal weekly gain despite several major developments surrounding the company in recent days. Many commentators on X think a much more substantial upswing could be on the way. Mikybull Crypto described the ongoing price leve

The post HSBC’s Pioneering Blockchain Move Brings New Era to Finance appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. HSBC has achieved a significant milestone by issuing its first digital structured products using blockchain, marking an innovative leap for finance in Hong Kong. These US dollar-denominated bonds were distributed and maintained via blockchain networks under a private institutional placement, symbolizing a fusion of traditional finance with modern digital tokenization in the region. Continue Reading:HSBC’s Pioneering Blockchain Move Brings New Era to Finance Source: https://en.bitcoinhaber.net/hsbcs-pioneering-blockchain-move-brings-new-era-to-finance

A closer look at the recent performance of XRP, SHIB, and ETH, along with some price predictions.

The post ‘What an Amazing Coincidence’: Ripple CTO Emeritus Reacts to Multi-Million XRP Deal appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Former Ripple Chief Technology Officer and current CTO Emeritus David Schwartz sarcastically commented on the company’s new sponsorship deal with the University of Kansas athletics department and the Kansas Jayhawks. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse previously announced that the XRP logo would appear on the teams’ uniforms, marking the first such integration in the history of US college sports.  According to sports insiders, like Ben Portnoy, the major five-year contract is valued at approximately $30 million. Schwartz’s post was an obvious inside joke as Ripple’s multimillion-dollar marketing budget predictably went exactly where the CEO’s personal loyalties pointed. Schwartz entered the comments and replied briefly: “What an amazing coincidence!” The former CTO’s reaction points to a well-known background, as Garlinghouse not only graduated from the university

The post Intesa Sanpaolo bought XRP through a trust. How banks actually hold crypto appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Italy’s largest bank disclosed an $18 million XRP position, and the interesting part is not the size but the plumbing: the exposure runs through Grayscale’s trust, not through wallets, keys, or even the shiny new ETFs. Bank crypto exposure has more than doubled in two quarters, and the wrappers banks choose reveal exactly how far the regulated world has actually come. This is the anatomy of how a bank buys a token. Summary Italy’s largest bank disclosed an $18 million XRP position through Grayscale’s trust, highlighting how regulated banks continue to prefer traditional securities over direct crypto holdings. European banks’ disclosed crypto exposure has more than doubled to $235 million, although most positions remain small, wrapped and focused on strategic exposure rather than treasury investments. The structure banks choose to hold crypto reflects regulatory, capi

Italy’s largest bank disclosed an $18 million XRP position, and the interesting part is not the size but the plumbing: the exposure runs through Grayscale’s trust, not through wallets, keys, or even the shiny new ETFs. Bank crypto exposure has…

The post Bitcoin tops $64K as improving risk sentiment boosts crypto market recovery appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key takeaways Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP extended their recovery as geopolitical concerns eased. Market sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump said Iran had reached out to discuss a potential agreement. Bitcoin has surpassed the key $64,000 resistance level, with a breakout potentially strengthening the short-term outlook. Bitcoin (BTC) extended its recovery on Friday, climbing above the $64,000 level as improving investor sentiment supported a broader rebound across the cryptocurrency market. The recovery comes after geopolitical concerns eased following comments from US President Donald Trump, who said Iran had contacted the United States to discuss a potential agreement.  The remarks fueled hopes of reduced tensions in the Middle East, encouraging investors to return to risk assets. The positive sentiment also helped Ethereum (ETH) edge cl

The post XRP Pushes Past $1.10 Resistance As Late-Session Volume Spurs Breakout appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP’s quiet consolidation ended abruptly Thursday evening. A burst of buy orders in the final hours of the session pushed the token clean through the $1.10 resistance that had held price in check for weeks. The move was a direct challenge to a level that repeatedly rejected upside attempts, and it shifted the near-term structure in a way that places the onus squarely on sellers now. According to the market update from CoinDesk, XRP closed the day with a 2% gain, landing firmly above $1.10 for the first time since mid-June. The volume that accompanied the breakout was the real story. Earlier trading had been thin and directionless, but the late spike concentrated enough size to overwhelm resting offers and turn a tentative push into a legitimate range breach. Breaking the range $1.10 was not just a round number. It functioned as an upper boundary for XRP’s price since lat