China's People's Bank continues buying gold for its foreign reserves, signaling a commitment to diversification amid economic uncertainty. With 10 months of acquisitions totaling 1.22 million troy ounces, this trend highlights a shift away from U.S. debt.

Ripple highlights three pivotal shifts propelling banks into digital assets: establishing custody solutions, issuing stablecoins, and embracing blockchain for improved efficiency. These changes aim to meet soaring demand for secure, integrated financial services and infrastructure.

In the past month, blockchain activity fluctuated significantly. Solana leads in active wallets despite a 23% drop, while Tron and Ethereum show user growth. Transaction metrics vary, with Solana dominating in counts but experiencing steep swings, revealing a mixed landscape for crypto engagement.

Hive Digital has successfully completed the second phase of its bitcoin mining site in Yguazú, Paraguay, achieving a hashrate of 18 EH/s. The operation, powered by hydroelectric energy, positions the company to significantly increase production while working towards future expansions.

El Salvador has purchased 13,999 troy ounces of gold, increasing its reserves to 58,105 ounces valued at $207.4 million. This strategic move aims to diversify foreign reserves and enhance economic stability amid global uncertainties.

AI tokens faced a significant downturn, losing over $15 billion in value within 30 days, with notable declines among top coins. Despite the losses, the sector still holds a valuation of $22.55 billion, raising questions about future leaders in the market.

Solana has surpassed Ethereum in key metrics over the past three months, reporting over 5 billion transactions and 344 million active addresses, highlighting its potential as a leading altcoin despite Ethereum's dominance in total value locked.

In early 2025, the stablecoin market lost nearly $4 billion, primarily due to substantial declines in tether (USDT) and ethena usd (USDE). Meanwhile, USD0 and USDX rose in market capitalization, indicating a shift in rankings within the stablecoin sector.

Peter Brandt analyzes XRP's price movement, suggesting a potential market cap increase to $500 billion if it completes a bullish flag pattern. However, he cautions that momentum must build soon, or the setup may fail.

Solana’s meme-token launchpads recorded heavy activity in the past day, with Pump.fun leading issuance and trading while a growing roster of rivals continued to attract consistent use.
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