XRP slips below $1.40 on heavy volume, tightening range puts breakout in focus
High-volume breakdown reset positioning, but compression between $1.38–$1.44 now points to a larger move....
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Ripple to share North Korean threat intelligence with crypto firms
Ripple is sharing North Korean threat intelligence with crypto firms via Crypto ISAC to combat sophisticated social engineering attacks. April's $285 million Drift breach and $292 million Kelp exploit revealed operatives no longer target smart contracts but infiltrate teams over months. Industry-wide intelligence sharing aims to identify repeat applicants rejected elsewhere, though effectiveness remains uncertain as attackers continue targeting crypto firms.
Bitcoin crosses $81,000, ETH, SOL, DOGE steady as options desks bid on further price jump
Bitcoin surged past $81,000 in Asian trading, marking its highest level since late January amid mixed performance from Ether, Solana, and Dogecoin. Options desks positioned for upside breakouts through cheap call strategies, expecting a decisive move above $80K to shift market sentiment positive. U.S. earnings and jobs data ahead could trigger further volatility despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.
