XRP Slides 7% but ETF Launch Sets Stage for Potential Reversal Above $2.36

A batch of Casascius coins that have been inactive for a long time have been activated, including 2 BTC, which have been included in block 923619, 13.2 years since the last activity. （Cointelegraph）

BitMine Immersion Technologies' stock price fell on Friday, in line with Ethereum's price trend, after the company appointed a new CEO. （Decrypt）

[Belarusian President Lukashenko Supports Cryptocurrency Mining] Belarusian President Lukashenko expressed support for cryptocurrency mining in Belarus and believes that cryptocurrency could become an alternative to the US dollar.

The current total market value of cryptocurrencies is $340 trillion, with a 24-hour evaporation of $70.216 billion, a decrease of 2.02%. Among them, Bitcoin accounts for 56.15% of the market value, while Ethereum accounts for 11.44% of the market value.

Square announced the launch of Bitcoin payment services to 4 million American merchants through the Lightning Network, providing instant settlement and waiving processing fees by 2027. （Cointelegraph）