Crypto News Today (April 25): XRP Outflows Explode, Clarity Act Pressure Mounts, Algorand Lands Japan Green List

Bitcoin barely moved over the past few days, and especially today (April 25), the BTC price is stuck in the $77.5K–$78K range as the weekend began. Altcoins are also mostly flat, with Algorand being a top gainer – up a modest 7% in 24 hours.

But under the slow surface, there are several hot crypto news stories worth your time. Weekend trading volume is typically lighter, but several news catalysts – from XRP outflows to Clarity Act lobbying and Algorand’s Japanese green light – could set the stage for next week’s moves. Don’t let the flat price action fool you.

Eleanor Terrett: NC Blockchain Group Pushes Back on Bank Opposition to Clarity Act

Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that the industry group NC Blockchain Initiative has sent a letter to Senator Thom Tillis urging him to move the Clarity Act to markup. The letter pushes back on recent opposition from the North Carolina Bankers Association (NC Bankers) regarding stablecoin yield.

The group argues that the GENIUS Act already addressed so‑called “shadow banking.” It frames the Clarity Act as key to keeping North Carolina competitive, pointing to Charlotte’s role as a major U.S. banking hub and saying the bill would give banks the tools to lead in digital assets.

A source on the board of the NC Blockchain Initiative, involved in policy discussions, told Terrett that the recent outreach from NC Bankers to Tillis’s office does not reflect the views of all small banks and credit unions in the state. It also does not reflect what is being discussed in the state capitol or in Charlotte, where lawmakers are moving ahead with GENIUS‑compliant stablecoin legislation and continue to back the Clarity Act at the federal level. The pressure on Tillis is now coming from both sides.

XRP One of Its Largest Outflow Days – Historically a Bullish Signal

Santiment data shows XRP just had one of its largest exchange outflow days of 2026. Approximately 34.94 million XRP were moved off exchanges in a single day. When tokens leave exchanges, it usually means investors are moving funds to cold storage or personal wallets, making them less likely to sell immediately. Selling pressure decreases.

The chart shows a clear pattern: previous large outflow spikes were often followed by price increases. The “Buy XRP” markers on the chart appear after those spikes. Why does this happen? Whales accumulate quietly, remove liquidity from exchanges, and shrink the available supply. If demand stays constant, a supply squeeze pushes price up.

Source: X/@santimentfeed

But outflows do not guarantee an immediate pump. Timing can lag – sometimes days or weeks. Broader market context matters too. If the macro is weak, XRP can still drop even with outflows. And not every outflow means accumulation – some could be internal wallet reshuffling or OTC movements. However, this specific spike is one of the largest this year, happening while price is relatively stable.

No panic selling, coins slowly leaving exchanges. That leans accumulation, not distribution. Short‑term neutral to slightly bullish; mid‑term a potential bullish setup building. Fuel is being loaded, but ignition is not confirmed yet.

Read also: Ripple CTO Destroys XRP Conspiracy Theories

Other Important Crypto News Today

Institutional Rush to Tech Stock Futures - Asset managers purchased +$9.7 billion in Nasdaq futures in the week ending April 14 – the largest weekly purchase in at least 10 years. New long positions added $5.9 billion, followed by aggressive short covering of $3.8 billion. Asset manager positioning in Nasdaq futures is now up to $39 billion, the highest since February and above the 2024 peak. This comes just weeks after they sold a record -$36 billion in S&P 500 futures in mid‑March. Institutions are ramping up market exposure.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Flows - On April 24 (ET), U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $14.45 million in net inflows, extending their inflow streak to nine days. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs saw $23.38 million in net inflows. The BTC ETFs streak continues.

Source: X/@WuBlockchain

Algorand Added to Japan’s JVCEA Green List - ALGO has been added to the JVCEA Green List – a register of cryptocurrencies approved for fast‑tracked listings across Japanese exchanges. The JVCEA is overseen by Japan’s FSA, the same regulator that governs banks, insurers, and stock exchanges. This is not a crypto‑native stamp of approval; it is a traditional finance stamp of approval. That is a big deal for Algorand’s legitimacy in Asia.

Overall, XRP’s large exchange outflow is a classic supply‑squeeze signal, but timing is uncertain. The Clarity Act faces last‑minute lobbying from both banks and blockchain groups. Algorand just won a major regulatory nod in Japan. The weekend is quiet, but the news flow is anything but.