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28 May 2026, 19:15
Sequans Ends Bitcoin Treasury Experiment, Redirects Focus to 5G Growth
Sequans Communications has fully redeemed all convertible debt from its July 2025 offering by selling a portion of its bitcoin treasury, leaving the Paris-based IoT semiconductor firm with approximately 658 BTC and a near-debt-free balance sheet. Sequans Cuts Bitcoin Holdings to 658 BTC and Exits Digital Asset Treasury Strategy The company confirmed the transaction Thursday.
28 May 2026, 17:22
French company abandons crypto treasury strategy, will liquidate Bitcoin holdings
In the year since Sequans Communications announced that it would adopt a digital asset treasury strategy, the price of Bitcoin fell by more than 30%.
28 May 2026, 16:30
Can The Ripple Banking License Serve To Push The XRP Price To $25?
Ripple’s march to full banking status is one of the biggest talking points among members of the XRP community, with some analysts and enthusiasts asking whether the regulatory milestone could serve as the factor that pushes XRP into price territory it has never previously reached. The company’s balance sheet, its growing institutional presence, and XRPL-native infrastructure developments are combining to project bold predictions, including a target of $25 per coin. Ripple’s Banking Approval Is Important In December 2025, Ripple received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national bank charter, which is a milestone no other crypto-native company had achieved. The charter is designed to clear the way for Ripple National Trust Bank, which will custody and manage reserves for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. Related Reading: Dogecoin Monthly Triangle Pattern That Triggered 30,000% Parabolic Rally In 2021 Has Returned A viral claim on the social media platform X from XRP enthusiast account KingXRP describes Ripple as having “officially obtained a banking license,” with its valuation pushed above $120 billion. That sentencing captures the excitement around the development, but it leaves out important context. The OCC conditionally approved Ripple’s application to establish Ripple National Trust Bank. However, Ripple has also applied for a Federal Reserve master account, which would allow the trust bank to plug directly into FedWire and FedNow systems and hold dollar reserves at the central bank. That access, if granted, would place Ripple inside the core infrastructure of the US payments system. What XRP Would Need To Reach $25 Ripple’s last widely reported private valuation was around $40 billion following a $500 million strategic investment round. However, Ripple does own an estimated 42 billion XRP on its balance sheet. Around 4.5 billion to 6.4 billion XRP are held directly in company wallets, while roughly 33 billion XRP are locked in cryptographic escrow accounts. If Ripple is in possession of 40 billion XRP and the price returns to trading at $3, those holdings alone would be worth about $120 billion on paper. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Got Rejected At The 200-MA, Why Breaking $76,000 Could Be A Problem A move to $25 would require XRP to become far more than an asset responding to headlines, and its banking approval would need to feed into a much broader adoption cycle. At a current circulating supply of about 61.9 billion XRP, a $25 price would place its market value above $1.5 trillion. According to KingXRP, if XRP moves beyond $25, Ripple’s balance sheet alone could surpass $240 billion, potentially placing the company among the top 10 banks globally. Speaking of the banking approval feeding into a broader adoption cycle, infrastructure is being built on top of the XRP Ledger. One of the more concrete developments involves RealFi Payment Solutions, which recently announced that it has officially partnered with Shopify to develop the first XRP Ledger-powered payment rewards application for global e-commerce. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
28 May 2026, 16:27
Bifrost returns 53,000 DOT yield from Polkadot treasury liquidity loan
The proposal shows how Polkadot treasury capital was deployed into staking and liquidity infrastructure rather than remaining idle in treasury reserves.
28 May 2026, 16:20
'HODL': Head of Biggest Bitcoin Treasury Michael Saylor Reaffirms Strategy Amid $2.4 Billion Paper Loss
Michael Saylor calls for 'HODL' as Bitcoin drops below $73,000, pushing Strategy's 843,738 BTC portfolio into a $2.47 billion paper loss amid rising US PCE inflation.
28 May 2026, 16:02
When Ripple Hired the DTCC CEO Who Stabilized the 2008 Crisis
In June 2015, Ripple Labs quietly made a hire that is drawing renewed attention. The company appointed Donald Donahue as an advisor. Donahue is no ordinary financial executive. He served as both COO and CEO of the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) during one of the most turbulent periods in modern financial history. Who Is Donald Donahue? Donahue led DTCC through the 2007-08 financial crisis. DTCC is the principal infrastructure organization supporting post-trade activities for U.S. securities and derivatives markets, processing transactions worth more than $1.6 quadrillion annually. During his tenure, Donahue worked directly with the U.S. Treasury Department alongside governmental and private-sector groups to strengthen physical and cyber security across the financial sector following September 11. His track record reflects deep experience in systemic financial stability. Why the Crypto Community Is Paying Attention Crypto researcher SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) highlighted this appointment in a post on X. The post notes that Donahue’s experience navigating the 2008 crisis makes the hire significant because “Ripple’s technology has been identified as a solution to help prevent a similar financial collapse in the future.” The post also points out that Donahue worked directly with the U.S. Treasury on system-wide security during his time at DTCC. RIPPLE HIRED THE DTCC CEO WHO STABILIZED THE 2008 CRISIS TO PREVENT THE NEXT ONE Donald Donahue previously served as CEO of DTCC and led efforts to stabilize the financial system during the 2008 crisis. During this time he also worked directly with the U.S. Treasury on… https://t.co/EIapQFfhDg pic.twitter.com/zPcyLQ32kF — SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) May 26, 2026 A Decade of Groundwork Ripple has long marketed its technology as a solution for cross-border payments and financial settlement. Bringing in an executive with Donahue’s credentials in 2015 signaled the company was actively pursuing credibility with traditional financial institutions from the start. His advisory role gave Ripple access to institutional knowledge built across regulators, banks, and government agencies during the most consequential financial crisis in recent decades. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 What Has Happened Since? The relationship between Ripple and DTCC has grown considerably. In April 2025, Ripple acquired prime brokerage Hidden Road , which processes over $3 trillion in transactions annually, for $1.25 billion. The deal closed in October 2025, creating Ripple Prime. A DTCC patent filed in May 2025 named XRP and the XRP Ledger as a bridge liquidity asset. In March 2026, Ripple Prime appeared on the NSCC directory , signaling active participation in U.S. clearing infrastructure. In May 2026, Ripple Prime joined DTCC’s tokenization pilot working group alongside BlackRock, JPMorgan, HSBC, and Bank of America. The Long Game For XRP holders and investors, the significance is clear. Ripple did not hire a mid-level banking consultant in 2015. It hired a person who sat at the center of the U.S. financial system during its worst crisis in decades. As regulatory clarity around digital assets continues to develop, that decade-long effort to build institutional credibility is becoming harder to dismiss. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post When Ripple Hired the DTCC CEO Who Stabilized the 2008 Crisis appeared first on Times Tabloid .
