币界网报道：Bitcoin remains near all-time highs as U.S. CPI data comes in lower than expected. XRP Ledger developers announced plans to launch an Ethereum-compatible EVM sidechain this month, combining XRPL's low-cost transactions with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities, with Axelar serving as the exclusive bridge. Stripe acquired crypto wallet infrastructure firm Privy to expand its digital asset push, following its recent $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin platform Bridge. Connecticut enacted a law banning state and local governments from holding or investing in crypto, contrasting with states like New Hampshire and Arizona. Bullish, the Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange, confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, with Jefferies expected as lead underwriter. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal took full control as CEO, shifting focus to cross-chain aggregation and an upgraded PoS chain while sunsetting zkEVM. U.S. Solana ETFs could see approval in two to four months as the SEC requests updated filings.