DeFi

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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Alex Carchidi

Ethereum Emerges as Superior Long-Term Crypto Hold Over XRP

Ethereum dominates as a long-term investment over XRP, leveraging DeFi leadership, staking yields, and tokenized asset growth versus XRP's shrinking payment thesis.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Jack Duffy

AlphaPepe's AI DEX Nears Launch as Bitcoin ETF Inflows Fuel $120K Price Target

AlphaPepe's AI-powered DEX enters final testing after $1M presale; Bitcoin eyes $120K on $2.44B ETF inflows.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Not Specified

RYVYL and Roundtable Launch AI-Powered DeFi Platform to Disrupt Media Tech Stack

RYVYL Inc. ($RVYL) and RTB Digital unveiled an AI-DeFi-Web3 platform targeting $1B+ media cost savings by consolidating 17-vendor technology stacks.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

Hyperion DeFi Boosts Investor Relations With Conference Tour Across Three Continents

$HYPD plans executive attendance at major crypto conferences including Consensus Miami and Hyperliquid Summit through July 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Alex Carchidi

Shiba Inu's Clones Surge While Original SHIB Stagnates in DeFi Adoption

Shiba Inu clones surge while original $SHIB stagnates, revealing ecosystem weakness as Shibarium adoption lags. Analysts recommend Ethereum instead.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dominic Basulto

XRP's Regulatory Win Fades as Cheaper Tokens Outpace the Ripple Asset

XRP declined 60% from peak despite SEC settlement; stablecoin token Sky outperforms with 30% 2026 gains, highlighting market shift toward growth sectors over regulatory clarity.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Not Specified

Pepeto Raises $9.02M in Record-Breaking Presale as ETH Eyes Five-Figure Valuations

Ethereum-based Pepeto completes fastest presale this cycle at $9.02M. Analysts predict 50x returns post-launch amid broader ETH price targets of $7,000-$15,000.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Not Specified

XRP Surges on Crypto Clarity Act Support; Analysts Target $2.80 by Year-End

XRP reaches 2026 highs on CLARITY Act support from top officials. Analyst targets $2.80 year-end, $28 by 2030. Token trades at $1.36 with $83.5B market cap.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Emma Newbery

AI Chatbots Champion Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as Top Crypto Picks

AI chatbots consistently recommend Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as top crypto investments, citing market dominance and institutional adoption. However, investors should exercise caution regarding privacy and algorithmic limitations.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Not Specified

XRP Eyes $8 on Geopolitical Tailwinds as Pepeto Expands Cross-Chain Presence

XRP targets $5-$10 on US-Iran ceasefire tailwinds while Pepeto raises $8.9M launching cross-chain bridges.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Not Specified

Ethereum Eyes $10K as Pepeto Presale Surges Past $8.87M Milestone

Pepeto presale reaches $8.87M as Ethereum targets $10,000, backed by institutional investors and analysts predicting strong 2026 performance.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

MEXC Expands Tokenized Assets with Eaton Stock, iShares ETF Listings

MEXC adds four new tokenized spot pairs featuring Eaton Corporation stock and three iShares ETFs, expanding real-world asset access with 24/7 trading availability.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Unknown

Pepeto's Rapid Presale Surge Signals Renewed Appetite for Crypto Innovation Amid XRP Rally

Pepeto's rapid presale reflects cryptocurrency market renewal, while $XRP attracts targets of $5-$8.60 by end-2026, suggesting 5.8x upside.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

MEXC Bridges Traditional Finance With Quantum Computing RWA Listings

MEXC lists tokenized quantum computing stocks IONQON and RGTION, expanding into real-world assets and bridging crypto with traditional equity markets.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Unknown

Pepeto's Cross-Chain Bridge Milestone Reignites Token Economy Comparisons to BNB's Rise

Pepeto completes cross-chain bridge test across Ethereum, BNB, and Solana. BNB trades at $589 with 2026 forecasts reaching $3,075, drawing parallels to exchange token models.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

MEXC Expands Tokenized Assets with Plug Power, Korea-Japan ETF Listings

MEXC lists tokenized Plug Power stock and Japan-Korea ETFs via Ondo Finance, expanding real-world asset trading on crypto platforms.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Prnewswire

CIMG Partners with Bedrock on Institutional DeFi Play, Eyes Bitcoin Staking Market

CIMG and Bedrock sign non-binding MOU to develop compliant institutional DeFi solutions focused on Bitcoin liquid staking and regulatory-approved on-chain finance.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Not Specified

Katana Acquires IDEX, Launches Native Perpetual Futures to Compete for Professional Traders

Katana acquires IDEX and launches native perpetual futures platform to compete for institutional traders with CEX-grade performance features integrated directly into its blockchain.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Not Specified

Pepeto Exchange Upgrade Fuels Crypto Optimism as XRP Eyes New Peaks Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

Pepeto launches AI-powered security upgrade for decentralized exchange. XRP targets $5-$10 as large holders join Pepeto presale ahead of rumored Binance listing.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Isaac Olaosegba

SEC Approves Nasdaq's Blockchain Settlement Pilot, Reshaping Market Infrastructure

SEC approves Nasdaq's blockchain pilot to instantly settle Russell 1000 stocks and ETFs, launching Q3 2026 and potentially enabling 24/7 trading.
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