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XRP reached an intraday peak of $1.60 alongside $7.4 billion in volume as regulated futures markets showed significant positioning discrepancies. CFTC data revealed leveraged funds slashed net short positions on CME by 46.3 million XRP, while Coinbase products saw much smaller shifts.
According to Public Citizen, the crypto sector contributed $206 million to hybrid and super PACs through the second quarter of 2026, making it the top disclosed corporate donor for the midterms.
Despite reaching four million members, Stand With Crypto failed to pass the CLARITY Act in the Senate as a cloture vote fell short of the 60-vote threshold.
Protecting private keys does not prevent all crypto theft. Software vulnerabilities and flawed validation systems can authorize unauthorized withdrawals, leaving users exposed despite platform insurance and security measures.