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Bitcoin will rise in the end even if AI bubble bursts or rates rise

Bitwise said Bitcoin is likely to rise over the long term regardless of how artificial intelligence trends or U.S. interest rates evolve. CIO Matt Hougan said markets are weighing recession risks and what a collapse in an AI bubble would mean for Bitcoin. He said AI-driven growth could push investors toward hard-to-copy assets, while an AI bust could prompt policy support, rate cuts and faster money supply growth.

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Is bitcoin self-custody safe? ETF alternative gains traction after Ledger security shock

A reported case of an unauthorized component being inserted into a Ledger hardware wallet has reignited debate over how to store bitcoin. The industry is split over whether self-custody, in which individuals manage assets directly, is safer than holding bitcoin through spot exchange-traded funds run by custodians. The incident highlighted physical security and supply-chain trust issues. Supporters of ETFs cite reduced security burdens, while critics warn that concentrating assets with a few custodians could create new single points of failure.

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XRP spot ETFs hold $1.7 billion, weekly inflows muted

Five XRP spot exchange-traded funds hold $1.7 billion in assets, but recent inflows have slowed, raising doubts that holdings alone can lift prices. XRP fell 5.46 percent in 24 hours to about $1.43. Trackers estimated 1.13 billion XRP in ETF holdings, while daily net inflows were $3.14 million and weekly inflows about $3.9 million, far below the past month’s $112 million.