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Peter Schiff argues that Bitcoin's value has diminished due to its institutionalization, claiming it has become one of the worst-performing assets since becoming popular. While Bitcoin rose 116% since early 2024, precious metals like silver and gold have significantly outperformed it.

Rick Rieder's nomination odds to replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chairman have surged, reflecting his advocacy for a "neutral" interest rate and creative Fed strategies. A long-time Bitcoin supporter, Rieder positions BlackRock as a significant player in crypto investment.

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, discussed upcoming developments on the AllInCrypto Podcast, including the privacy-focused blockchain Midnight, strategic growth plans for decentralized applications, AI's impact on crypto security, and the strength of Cardano's decentralized governance.

Bill Morgan defends Ripple and XRP against scam allegations, emphasizing their regulatory compliance and transparency. He argues that true scams avoid scrutiny, unlike Ripple, which actively seeks licenses globally. Despite some community support, retail investors express frustration over stagnant XRP prices.

SBI Trade has launched a new service allowing customers to stake Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, earning commissions while their coins are lent out. Tim Draper emphasized Bitcoin's transformative potential, likening its acceptance to historical innovations initially deemed threatening.

Anthony Scaramucci has revised his Bitcoin price expectations to $125,000-$150,000, acknowledging uncertainty in its future. His previous prediction of $170,000 by late 2025 failed due to stalled regulations, particularly the Clarity Act, which impacts Bitcoin's price recovery.

The retail sentiment around XRP has shifted to "Extreme Fear" following a 19% dip from recent highs, prompting potential opportunities for contrarian investors. Historical trends suggest that such negative sentiment often signals price rebounds. Meanwhile, Ripple's CEO remains optimistic, predicting significant future gains for XRP.

DXC Technology partners with Ripple to integrate blockchain solutions into its banking platform, enabling financial institutions to adopt digital asset features without disrupting existing operations. This partnership aims to modernize banking services.

Anza's SIMD-0334 update for Solana's alt_bn128_pairing syscall is live on testnet, ensuring proper input length checks to prevent misuse. With SOL staking at 70% and a $1 billion market cap for RWAs, Anza aims for further scaling and the launch of Alpenglow and MCP in 2026.

Billy Markus, co-creator of Dogecoin, sarcastically commented on a $150 billion crypto market loss due to Bitcoin’s decline. Despite his skepticism about altcoins, some investors like Strategy continue to buy Bitcoin aggressively.

Crypto analyst DonAlt warns that Bitcoin is in a "dead zone" between $85,000 and $92,000. He predicts a potential dip to $60,000 if it doesn't break out, while highlighting challenges for Solana and Litecoin. Stability in the market remains uncertain.