According to @AggrNews citing Bloomberg, Ripple Labs is leading a $1 billion fundraise intended to build an XRP hoard (source: AggrNews). AggrNews provides no timing, structure, or counterparty details, leaving traders with only the reported size and purpose to assess (source: AggrNews). Given the scale referenced by AggrNews, traders can monitor on-exchange XRP order-book depth and slippage, funding rates and basis on XRP perpetuals, and options implied volatility for signs of execution pressure or OTC absorption (source: AggrNews). AggrNews also does not cite confirmation from Ripple or describe execution mechanics, making the venue of execution (OTC vs exchange) a key determinant for near-term XRP liquidity conditions (source: AggrNews).

According to Hamster Kombat, Ripple Labs has filed a trademark for Ripple Custody, indicating a potential expansion into secure storage solutions. Meanwhile, the Telegram founder, previously facing charges, has been permitted to leave France, which could impact Telegram's operational strategies. Additionally, a strategy has purchased 130 Bitcoin, marking its smallest acquisition to date, suggesting a cautious approach in the current market conditions.