⚡ CryptoTrendz - 📌 Trending Now: The Latest Scoop!:

Phantom unveils an all-in-one wallet blending crypto and cash. DOT surges, LINK whales load up, and BlockDAG’s F1 deal hints at major growth. Ethereum eyes $10K, Litecoin holds firm. Bitcoin blasts past $118K as Tether adds $1B, shrugging off US shutdown. ✨Here’s an overview:

🔖 Ripple & XRP:

🔹Former Ripple CTO praises Schwartz as the heart of XRP. (Source) XRP Ledger added a new token standard to expand utility. (Source) Analysts see XRP mirroring 2017 with a $4.50 breakout target. (Source) XRP flipped green and pundits predict a potential 500% rally. (Source) #### 🔖 Bitcoin Market & Macro:

🔹Bitcoin pushed toward $118K as some call the shutdown a non‑event. (Source) Markets later roared past $118K amid shutdown reports. (Source) Bulls eye $117K but a CME gap could delay a breakout. (Source) Tether scooped $1B in Bitcoin, boosting its multi‑billion stockpile. (Source) #### 🔖 Market Predictions & Altcoins:

🔹Daily price calls cover BTC, ETH, XRP and many altcoins. (Source) Ethereum may repeat its 2021 rally after flipping $4K into support. (Source) Litecoin holds $106 support as a double‑bottom could spark a reversal. (Source) DOT climbs, LINK whales buy and BlockDAG’s deal hints at big potential. (Source) #### 🔖 Security, Regulation & Incidents:

🔹Abu Dhabi bans use of farmland for crypto mining amid policy shifts. (Source) The US shutdown’s day one sparked questions over SEC operations. (Source) Blockchain sleuths trace $21M stolen from Japanese miner SBI. (Source) A Ripple CTO resignation and major short squeeze rattled markets. (Source) #### 🔖 Tools, Platforms & Industry Moves:

🔹Remote node runners face pitfalls that can jeopardize reliability. (Source) Adam Back sent a crucial message to Bitcoin propagandists. (Source) Phantom launched a unified crypto‑and‑cash wallet for users. (Source) Google’s Gemini is a tool for researching coins ahead of investing. (Source) Bloomberg explores Vanguard’s possible pivot toward crypto exposure. (Source)