XRP $XRPUSD has recorded a 2.24% intraday gain, reaching $2.198 as of the latest CoinMarketCap data. The move follows a volatile consolidation phase and reflects renewed positioning among traders. Despite broader crypto market fluctuations, XRP's relative strength places it in a favorable technical posture just below the $3.00 resistance. The token remains within a medium-term uptrend, rebounding from last week's lows. Notably, the last time XRP dropped below $3 was in February, reinforcing the psychological significance of the current zone.

Two of the world’s largest retailers, Walmart $WMT and Amazon $AMZN, are reportedly evaluating the issuance of their own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. While neither company has officially confirmed development efforts, the move underscores growing institutional interest in blockchain-native payment instruments as the U.S. regulatory environment for digital assets shows signs of maturing.

Pudgy Penguins $PENGUUSD, a growing name in the NFT sector, has formed a commercial alliance with Lufthansa Group and its long-established Miles & More rewards program. The partnership enables customers to collect travel miles through purchases on the Pudgy Shop, either in fiat currency or using PENGU tokens. These earned miles can later be exchanged for flight discounts, travel-related perks, or other partner benefits within the Lufthansa $DLAKF network.