XRP is extending its weakness as a delay in the U.S. Senate’s handling of the CLARITY bill coincides with market caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. XRP is trading around $1.06, down about 8 percent over the past week. The Senate has officially put discussions on the bill on hold, narrowing the legislative window before its Aug. 7 recess. Traders are also watching the FOMC for signals that could affect broader risk assets.

Neptune said on Thursday it has been selected to carry out the Korea Creative Content Agency\'s \"K-Culture Global Startup Fostering Technology Development\" project. As part of a 2026 research and development programme led by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA, Neptune will form a consortium with Super Planet, Content First and Korea University. The consortium will receive 7.7 billion won in support over about 2 years and 9 months.