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XRP did not make the cut for the strategic crypto reserve, only the ‘strategic stockpile.’ Why not and what does that mean?

Strategy has announced a new round of preferred stock issuance to acquire more Bitcoin. Here is all you need to know.

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TOP STORY

Why Did Trump’s Strategic Crypto Reserve Not Include XRP?

The cryptocurrency community was hit with a stunning twist, when an executive order signed by President Donald Trump dashed the hopes of Ripple and its supporters.

Back on March 2, Trump had fueled excitement by pledging to establish a crypto strategic reserve featuring XRP, sparking a 36% price surge for the token within an hour.

But the strategic reserve ended up being Bitcoin-only.

Why did that happen?

Read the full scoop here.

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Raoul Pal, everyone’s favorite crypto bull and macro analyst, sees Bitcoin and Solana in a “healing stage” but predicts Q2 will see the bull market resume again.

FINTECH FOCUS

Strategy Files For $21B In Preferred Stock To Fund Bitcoin Acquisition

Strategy announced on Monday that it has filed to offer up to $21 billion in preferred stock to raise funds for Bitcoin purchases.

The sales agreement involves issuing 8.00% Series A perpetual strike preferred stock STRK with a par value of $0.001 per share, which holders can convert into Strategy’s class A common stock.

What does that mean for MSTR?

Read the full scoop here.

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