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The XRP Community Day event on February 11-12, 2026, will bring together Ripple leaders and the XRP community to discuss XRP's current use and future direction, featuring sessions on regulated products, innovation, and cross-chain liquidity.

David Schwartz, co-architect of the XRP Ledger, critiques unrealistic XRP price predictions, emphasizing that if investors genuinely believed in a substantial price surge, they would buy more now. Current prices suggest minimal confidence in such future valuations, contradicting exaggerated targets often cited by influencers.

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Veteran trader Peter Brandt warns of bearish patterns in Ethereum's symmetrical triangle and a broadening wedge in the overall cryptocurrency market, suggesting potential declines below key support levels and a 15-20% drop in market cap.

Frank Giustra warns Bitcoin enthusiasts to not expect central banks to adopt Bitcoin, stating they view it as a threat to their monetary control. He criticizes the shifting narratives of Bitcoin and maintains that governments prefer physical control over decentralized assets.

Open interest in Shiba Inu futures fell by over 8% to $90.45 million amid a broader crypto market sell-off. SHIB dropped 3.92% as traders faced liquidation of $369 million in futures, while the total open interest in crypto futures decreased nearly 3%.

Intersect has updated the Cardano community on the upcoming Protocol version 11 upgrade. This intra-era hard fork will enhance Plutus performance and security without altering transaction structures. Node releases 10.6.2 and 10.7.0 are scheduled to facilitate community testing and readiness for the upgrade.

SpoonOS has launched the first Web3-native Skills Marketplace on the Neo blockchain, allowing developers to create AI agents using modular components called "Skills." The decentralized platform enables community contributions and feedback, incentivizing ongoing participation. The project aims to accelerate AI application development in the Web3 space, with plans for a future Agent Marketplace, relying on strong developer interest and practical adoption.

Bitcoin miners are experiencing a significant decline, with hashrate dropping over 40% from its peak, raising concerns among experts. The Energy Value metric also plummeted, indicating potential miner shutdowns. While some view this as a pause due to high energy costs, others see opportunities for larger players in the market. Despite differing opinions, the sharp decline signals caution in the current environment.

Shiba Inu's developer Shytoshi Kusama likens crypto investments to casino bets, emphasizing unpredictability and calling for open debate amid market volatility. He highlights the risks in trading while addressing criticism regarding the memecoin's performance.

SBI VC Trade has expanded its staking options to include seven cryptocurrencies, including XRP and Shiba Inu. Additionally, the number of XRP "millionaire wallets" is rising, indicating strong interest from large investors despite a recent price drop.

David Schwartz, Ripple's emeritus CTO, shared intriguing insights about the term "drop" in XRP, comparing his intelligence with co-architect Arthur Britto's unique cognition. He also revealed Ripple's name origin linked to a Grateful Dead song.

While the mainstream usage of AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT is rocketing, its business opportunities are yet to be explored. Also, being centralized businesses, they might be vulnerable to manipulations, attacks and censorship.
The decentralized AI resource segment is still in its infancy. Led

Samson Mow predicts Bitcoin could surge to $100,000 soon, with potential for $1 million in coming years due to market dynamics. Meanwhile, Robert Kiyosaki regrets selling some Bitcoin, calling it a "big mistake," and emphasizes investing in real assets.

XRP's 2026 has seen modest price movement, yet high-net-worth wallets are increasing, indicating institutional interest. Recent data suggests a developing supply shock, as large buyers accumulate assets amid market uncertainty.

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