Russell 2000 Index hits a five-year high, while Bitcoin remains sluggish, below October's high by 27%. Analysts believe that although small-cap stocks are performing well, the Federal Reserve's imminent rate cut may stimulate risk asset flows, causing the two to diverge. The issue is not in the fundamentals.

【Crypto World】Ripple's payment solution has achieved another significant milestone. Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG recently announced the adoption of the Ripple Payments system, becoming the first traditional bank in Europe to connect to the platform.
What is the core highlight of this collaboration? Simply put, it opens up a payment channel between fiat currency and stablecoins. Users can achieve near real-time cross-border transfers through this system, eliminating the traditional banking processes that often take several days for review and settlement. For cryptocurrency users, this means significantly reduced transaction costs and improved efficiency.
The Chief Product Officer of AMINA Bank emphasized a key point when discussing this partnership: the friction present in traditional banking systems is being eliminated. Meanwhile, Ripple has highlighted its positioning — as a bridge connecting traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain financial infrastructure.
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A leading exchange has launched a stablecoin investment plan. From December 11 to January 11, holding USDG will automatically earn up to 4.10% annualized returns. Funds are flexible, can be withdrawn at any time, and investment and trading can be conducted simultaneously. USDG is a stablecoin approved by Singapore regulators, and its application scenarios will continue to expand.

【Crypto World】XRP's recent performance is quite interesting. A few days ago, it dropped to $1.99, now steady around $2.04. It doesn't seem like a big deal, but the story behind it is quite explosive.
A recent research report directly points out how unique XRP's position as a global payment infrastructure is — low fees, quick settlement, these are solid advantages. Moreover, institutional investors' enthusiasm for XRP continues to rise, with the most direct data showing ETF capital inflows approaching $1 billion. Wall Street is even more aggressive, pouring $500 million to bet on Ripple's IPO, pushing its valuation to $40 billion.
From an ecosystem perspective, Ripple's actions are also quite frequent. It has acquired stablecoin platform RAIL for $200 million, indicating a focus on the stablecoin track. Meanwhile, Hex