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A survey conducted by the National Cryptocurrency Association explored why some people aren’t comfortable investing in digital assets.

A new report released Tuesday reveals that lack of information remains a major barrier to digital asset adoption among US consumers.

The study, commissioned by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), found that nearly 70% of 2,000 non-crypto holders surveyed said they needed more information before they would consider using digital assets.

About half of those polled said they lacked understanding about how crypto works, while many others expressed concerns about security and fraud, as well as the individuals behind projects. The survey found that 34% of participants were open to learning more about digital assets.

Curiosity is high, but confidence is low,” said the NCA report. “Many non-crypto holders are open to learning and even taking action, but feel held back by confusion, doubt and a lack of trustworthy information.

The NCA is headed by the chief legal officer of Ripple Labs, Stuart Alderoty. Launched in March, the nonprofit is backed with a $50-million grant from Ripple with the goal of “help[ing] Americans make sense of crypto” by sharing stories of adoption.

The second quarter survey fell short compared to data released by the NCA in May. The Harris Poll questioned 54,000 people at that time, suggesting that about one in five US-based adults owned some form of cryptocurrency.

Related: 36% of Gen Z spend crypto daily; Gen X leads high-value spending

Ripple steps up presence in Washington
Ripple chief legal officer and NCA president Stuart Alderoty described the NCA as “politically agnostic” during its launch in March, although he and other Ripple executives have maintained an active presence in Washington, D.C.

Alderoty and two other Ripple executives visited the White House last week as official guests to see US President Donald Trump sign a stablecoin bill into law, while CEO Brad Garlinghouse attended the inauguration in January and a crypto summit in March. He also testified at a July hearing of the US Senate Banking Committee to explore a digital asset market structure bill.

Japanese energy consulting firm, Remix point, has announced that it has raised approximately 31.5 billion yen, worth around $215 million, through financing. All funds are allocated for the acquisition of Bitcoin. The company aims to hold 3,000 BTC in the near term.

However, it warned that fluctuations in the crypto asset’s prices and its own stock price could affect the plan.Remixpoint Bets Big on Bitcoin

Following the initial acquisition, additional purchases will be based on the average stock price over three consecutive trading days. In its disclosure, Remix point stated that after extensive internal discussions, it has become increasingly convinced of Bitcoin’s future potential.

Although various opinions were expressed within the company, the board unanimously concluded that the move would boost corporate value from a risk-return perspective while expanding future strategic options.

“We understand the difference between seizing opportunities and playing it safe, as well as the distinction between a challenge and recklessness. We kindly ask for your continued warm support.”

The latest development comes just a day after the Japanese energy firm said that it will pay its President and CEO, Yoshihiko Takahashi, his entire executive compensation in Bitcoin. Following the move, it became the first listed company in the country to adopt this approach.

The step is in line with Remixpoint’s goal of “shareholder-oriented management,” ensuring that management shares the same economic fate as shareholders, especially as its share price often moves in tandem with Bitcoin’s price.

The decision follows shareholder feedback urging management to align more closely with investor interests. While insider trading restrictions make it difficult for executives to acquire company shares, paying the CEO in Bitcoin offers a practical alternative to share economic value with shareholders while supporting Remixpoint’s strategy of integrating crypto assets, energy, and Web initiatives.

The announcement comes amid a broader trend in Japan of companies, including Gumi, Value Creation, Metaplanet, and SBC Medical, adding Bitcoin to their strategies and balance sheets.Semler’s Corporate Bitcoin Accumulation Race

Outside Japan, corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury asset continues to gain momentum. For instance, Nasdaq-listed healthcare tech firm Semler Scientific acquired 187 BTC for $20 million at $106,906 per bitcoin this week. The purchase was funded using proceeds from its at-the-market (ATM) stock program.

With this latest addition, Semler now holds a total of 4,636 BTC. The stash is currently valued at around $502 million, against a total purchase cost of $430 million. This implies paper gains of approximately $72 million and places the company 15th among corporations with the largest BTC holdings.

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Four of the most utilized AI chatbots speculate on which one of the two largest altcoins will be the first to reach a significant round-numbered target of $10 for XRP and $10,000 for ETH.

Although they acknowledged that it was a challenging prediction to make given their speculative nature, all four backed the same horse.

Who’s First?

Leaving aside the communities behind both cryptocurrencies and their respective ecosystems, this article will focus on what ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Grok answered when asked the same question: Will XRP hit $10 first, or will ETH reach $10,000 first?

Historically, Ether had come closer to its rather tall goal as it surged to almost $5,000 back in 2021. In contrast, XRP’s all-time high was at $3.4 in January 2018, and the asset only managed to match it in 2025

Although ETH is slightly closer to its target now, the difference is negligible as both require rather similar price increases (of around 300%) to reach their respective goals. While this sounds significant, especially for the two largest altcoins, let’s not forget that XRP experienced an even moreremarkable price surgein late 2024 and early 2025.

All AI solutions admitted that ETH appears as the more likely horse to win this race. They laid out its path toward the $10,000 target, claiming that ecosystem growth, network upgrades, RWA tokenization, and institutional adoption will push it higher.

ChatGPT was particularly interested in the institutional adoption segment, indicating that ETH has an advantage not just because of the ETF demand it sees, but also due to the growing number of companies that have recently startedstoringether as a reserve asset. Some even dumped BTC to buy more ETH.

Ethereum hitting $10,000 first seems more probable in the medium term. Its established ecosystem, ongoing technological advancements (especially the impact of spot ETFs), and its central role in the broader crypto space (DeFi, NFTs, RWA tokenization) provide a more diverse and robust set of drivers. The percentage increase required for Ethereum is also slightly lower than for XRP to reach $10.” – concluded Gemini but the sentiment was echoed by all other AIs.XRP’s Case

Although the AI chatbots seemed conclusive in picking ETH as the potential winner, they also outlined the less probable scenario in which XRP goes into double-digit price territory first. Gemini said that its path is “contingent on regulatory clarity and widespread institutional adoption for cross-border payments.

Grok noted that Ripple’s token can reach $10 if the company behind it continues with its massive partnerships and acquisitions, which could increase the overall trust in the project.

Recall that the company spent over $1.2 billion earlier this year to acquire the prime brokerage giant Hidden Road, a move described by the community as a “game-changer” for XRP.

Additionally, all four AIs highlighted the potential approval of spot XRP ETF in the States, the odds of which are over 90%, according to experts and Polymarket. This would open the doors for institutions to invest in XRP through regulated financial vehicles, which should, in theory, act as a price booster.