**Coinbase Introduces Regulated XRP Futures:** Coinbase Institutional announced its foray into the world of XRP futures with a filing to the CFTC. The platform aims to offer these regulated contracts as a monthly cash-settled, margined product on April 21, 2025, following Bitnomial’s recent move in March. This marks the second instance of XRP futures launched on the market.**
**Mark Cuban: Bitcoin Best Investment During Market Downturn:** Billionaire Mark Cuban expressed his cautious optimism about Bitcoin as a potential investment during stock market volatility.
**Cuban Believes in Buybacks and Bitcoin’s Potential:** While acknowledging the likelihood of companies conducting stock buybacks, Cuban asserted that Bitcoin currently presents the most promising investment opportunity. This sentiment was reinforced by his conviction that buying Bitcoin is strategically sound.