Ripple has unveiled a multi-phase plan to prepare the XRP Ledger (CRYPTO: XRP) for potential risks posed by quantum computing, as concerns grow around future threats to blockchain security.

XRP Ledger’s Built-In Advantages

Ripple said there is no immediate danger to current cryptographic systems. However, it warned of a long-term risk known as “harvest now, decrypt later,” where attackers could store encrypted data today and decode it once quantum computing capabilities mature.

To address this, the XRP Ledger is adopting a phased approach rather than a single system-wide upgrade.

Ripple highlighted several existing advantages within the network, including native key rotation and seed-based…

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Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood, long known for her bullish stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), has adjusted her long-term outlook while her firm also reduced exposure to select crypto-related equities.

Crypto-Linked Positions Reduced

The fund used the proceeds to increase its position in Netflix following the company’s latest earnings report.

Despite the recent trades, both Circle and Bullish remain relatively small positions in ARKW, each accounting for about 0.7% of total holdings.

Within the broader Ark ecosystem, Circle represents about 4.5% of ARKK holdings, while Robinhood and Coinbase make up 4.8% and 4.4%, respectively.

Over the past month, Circle shares have fallen roughly 20% even as…

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The Highest Pace Since December

The weekly purchase represents the highest pace of buys since December 15, 2025.

Bitmine now owns 4.12% of Ethereum’s total supply of 120.7 million, making the company 82% of the way to its goal of owning 5% of the total supply.

“We see growing signs that the ‘mini-crypto’ winter is coming to an end,” said Chairman Tom Lee. 

“As downside tail risks for the U.S.-Iran war diminish, ETH has risen 41% from its early February lows,” he added.

ETH has outperformed the S&P 500 by 2,280 basis points since the war started and remains the single best performing asset in the world beside crude oil prices according to Lee.

The Staking Revenue Engine

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Traders remain cautiously optimistic about near-term momentum, though both assets are approaching technical inflection points.

XRP Flashes Bullish Signal

Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez said XRP’s SuperTrend indicator has turned bullish on the daily chart for the first time since Jan. 17, suggesting a potential shift away from sustained selling pressure.

He identified $1.55 as a critical resistance level. A decisive daily close above that mark would confirm bullish momentum and could trigger a relief rally.

If momentum continues, Martinez said the next upside target is near $1.90, with the SuperTrend now acting as a trailing support level beneath price action.

He also noted that XRP is…

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The Third-Largest Purchase

Strategy’s latest acquisition brings total holdings to 815,061 BTC, acquired for approximately $61.56 billion at an average cost basis of $75,527. 

With Bitcoin trading around $75,000, the position sits roughly breakeven.

The purchase ranks as Strategy’s third-largest on record and the biggest weekly acquisition since November 2024. 

Michael Saylor gave his usual Sunday hint ahead of the announcement, sharing an update on Strategy’s Bitcoin acquisition tracker and stating “Think even bigger,” suggesting a more substantial purchase than the prior week’s 13,927 BTC.

How It Was Funded

The acquisitions were funded by $2.17 billion raised through sales of…

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STRC Introduces Semi-Monthly Dividends

Park highlighted Strategy’s (NASDAQ:MSTR) proposed STRC structure, which would pay semi-monthly dividends instead of the traditional semi-annual or monthly schedules seen in most corporate debt instruments.

He said the change reflects a broader shift in investor behavior, where market participants increasingly prefer more frequent payouts. Faster distribution cycles, he noted, can improve liquidity and make capital more efficient.

According to Park, the design of STRC is intended to stabilize pricing, reduce cyclical volatility, increase liquidity, and support stronger investor demand.

He added that the instrument demonstrates how digital finance can…

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