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WEEK 1 of Decentralized Governance in the books! 📚️ Here's what happened:
— XAO DAO (@XAODAOLLC) April 15, 2026
✅ Governance officially live (1000 members achieved on April 2, 2026)
✅ Proposals open for submission
📊 Proposals up for vote this week:
🔹 Weekly Proposal Notification System (ENDS IN 6 HOURS!)
🔹…
Kyobo Life choosing Ripple Custody to support on-chain settlement reflects where the market is heading. When a leading Korean financial institution brings real assets on-chain, the industry takes note. Proud to partner on Korea’s first tokenized government bond settlement. https://t.co/KoGw6ERaYG
— Monica Long (@MonicaLongSF) April 15, 2026
Who often moves first? Mr. @yoshitaka_kitao, CEO of SBI Holdings Japan. He purchased 4.99% of KYOBO Life a few years back for 18B Yen😉Then acquired the company on April 17, 2025. Yesterday, @Ripple announced custody for KYOBO Life, in a first partnership with a major insurance… pic.twitter.com/Dg2lBt0NcX
— 🌸Eri ~ Carpe Diem (@sentosumosaba) April 15, 2026
Yesterday, I celebrated 11 years at Ripple. Back then, I couldn’t have predicted that we’d still be fighting for regulatory clarity.
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) April 14, 2026
The fight has been worth it. After a day in DC having great conversations with @SenatorHagerty, @berniemoreno, @SenatorTimScott, @JohnBoozman and… https://t.co/YGM7KKoMT0 pic.twitter.com/zAmBr6hIyX
Honoured to be nominated by @unlockbc as one of the Top 20 leaders advancing the digital asset space in the Middle East. 🏆
— Reece Merrick (@reece_merrick) April 15, 2026
The region is moving fast and @Ripple has been here for it, working alongside regulators and partnering with financial institutions to embed digital…
The XRPL Community Magazine #7 has launched!
— Panos 🔼🇬🇷 (@panosmek) April 14, 2026
This edition explores the future of DeFi on the XRPL and what’s ahead in 2026.
It was a pleasure contributing to it and talking about consumer DeFi!
Read it here: https://t.co/KtyhUL0AyF pic.twitter.com/tRPQjkLXkl
IN BRAD WE TRUST https://t.co/ZKzd0m5q3w pic.twitter.com/p60G7OLvLq
— MoonPay 🟣 (@moonpay) April 14, 2026
The future of institutional finance is being built on XRP.
— RippleX (@RippleXDev) April 15, 2026
We’re looking for builders tackling real pain points in payments, credit, and AI-powered finance using XRPL’s newest on-chain primitives.
Three challenge tracks. One goal: solutions that drive real onchain activity.… https://t.co/I9AIz8J0qo
Wot wot https://t.co/AcRRr8iTb5
— LJ (@luke_judges) April 15, 2026
we signed 589 NDAs
— Solana (@solana) April 15, 2026
— Ripple (@Ripple) April 15, 2026
The Somali Community Of Minnesota Would Like To Remind America That Today Is Tax Day https://t.co/DcBAloJwCZ pic.twitter.com/o1PWwDLqZT
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) April 15, 2026
America has never exported more oil https://t.co/3Ni4nJ7rra pic.twitter.com/fJ6iVyv9Rw
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) April 15, 2026
Doctor Obama the Messiah! Democrats are hypocrites! #trump #jesus #obama pic.twitter.com/fYDwiyDJit
— Grant Stinchfield (@stinchfield1776) April 15, 2026
🚨 PRESIDENT TRUMP CALLS OUT THE HYPOCRISY
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 15, 2026
He just posted: “The media had an affinity for portraying Barack [Hussein] Obama as a messianic, ANGELIC figure”
“Zero outrage.” pic.twitter.com/XXZkR0Dozh
Online Battle Erupts Between Holiest Man In The World And Pope Leo XIV https://t.co/nGtVjrJtRM pic.twitter.com/kQGaQ5UqwF
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) April 15, 2026
“I don’t think Trump is Christ-like, but wouldn’t it be funny if Christ were Trump-like?” pic.twitter.com/LwNWJAXNmn
— The Redheaded libertarian (@TRHLofficial) April 14, 2026
I love that we have a snarky gay treasury secretary who lives in this pink house and who frequently just beats the shit out of people he doesn't like in the executive wing https://t.co/e19j3vro7f pic.twitter.com/92MQxJBfqM
— Bully (@BullyEsq) April 15, 2026
"When Iran declares 'We're going to close the Strait,' that's the equivalent of them going nuclear," @TimSheehyMT tells @burgessev.
— Semafor (@semafor) April 14, 2026
Would he vote for an authorization for use of military force?
"Of course, but that's not what's being offered," Sheehy says. "What's being offered… pic.twitter.com/F02WSozXG5
“This part of the country (New York) is going Marxist Communist.”
— Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) April 15, 2026
“The financial world is moving to Florida and Texas.”
The New York Stock Exchange is moving operations to Texas.
“The wealthiest top 1% is shifting their income to states with no state income tax.” pic.twitter.com/q8wzgOQyoD
Huge win in Rio Rancho, NM!
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) April 15, 2026
Republican Paul Wymer just won the mayor’s race 63% to 37%, a massive +23 point overperformance!
Trump only carried this city by 3 points.
That’s a bloodbath for Democrats!pic.twitter.com/1I2AcgQFIy
Three MAJOR Republican victories tonight, and in all 3 races the Republicans not only won big, but INCREASED President Trump’s margins
— Michael Casey (@MichaelCasey_) April 15, 2026
West Miami Mayor + 11% 🔴
West Miami City Council + 18% 🔴
Rio Rancho New Mexico Mayor + 30% 🔴
Solid Republican over performances, a good… https://t.co/HzUdJfhWc1
🚨SHOCK POLL: 🟥Steve Hilton leads every Democrat in the crowded field for 2026 California Governor Election, with 25% support.
— Election Time (@ElectionTime_) April 15, 2026
California - 2026 Governor - Open Primary
🟥Steve Hilton 25% (+9)
🟦Tom Steyer 16%
🟦Katie Porter 14%
🟦Matt Mahan 8%
Impact Research (🟦Mahan… pic.twitter.com/HO8MIYPIso
🚨🚨🚨
— Virginia GOP (@VA_GOP) April 14, 2026
Fake Moderate Spanberger just signed a bill to render Virginians’ vote for president NULL AND VOID!
HB965 says that all of Virginia’s Electoral College votes will go to the winner of the national popular vote - no matter who wins the popular vote in our Commonwealth.… pic.twitter.com/wUzyhG0VQc
I'm in
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) April 15, 2026
I'm in
I'm in
I'm in pic.twitter.com/iRiqofKabG
I regret to inform you that the Democrats are singing again
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 15, 2026
I saw it so now you have to pic.twitter.com/ZSFz1PYWQW
I'm in
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) April 15, 2026
I'm in
I'm in
I'm in pic.twitter.com/iRiqofKabG
Eric Swalwell farting was one of the greatest moments in TV history pic.twitter.com/nfphHLHsqH
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 13, 2026
Stephen A. Smith calls out Eric Swalwell. You know who hasn't? Jimmy Kimmel. It was on Kimmels show where Swalwell announced his run for governor. Kimmel had Swalwell on MULTIPLE times. Not a peep from Kimmel on the accusations against Swalwell.pic.twitter.com/GiVUry45K9
— 💋Elissa4Real💋 (@EL4USA) April 15, 2026
The President must be removed.
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) April 7, 2026
If Congress is too cowardly to do it, his own Cabinet must.
This clip from 2025 is WILD!
— MAZE (@mazemoore) April 15, 2026
Swalwell: "Our job is to protect the most vulnerable."
Swalwell also claimed that Trump is a danger to women.
Nicolle Wallace talking to Swalwell about credibility and truth telling. 😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/ahPiqFqpAn
This👇👇 pic.twitter.com/CJiXFcjnhy
— 💋Elissa4Real💋 (@EL4USA) April 15, 2026
MUST WATCH: Video shows the exact moment Kirk Moore, principal of Pauls Valley High School in OK, tackled and disarmed a would-be school shooter.
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 14, 2026
His man's heroic actions protected the lives of everyone in that school.
He is an American HERO!pic.twitter.com/CM1eIbmrqx https://t.co/q4iLT8DTs9
Danielle Roussel 🙏
— Tironianae🍊🍊 Z. - Ultra Verbum Vincet (@Tironianaez) April 15, 2026
🍿💥🚨 Has the EU been royally played?🤔🤔
Were Trump, Putin, Orbán, and Péter Magyar outsmarting the Brussels crew?
According to Serbian intelligence sources, Orbán’s “defeat” isn’t one at all: it’s a masterstroke.
Objective?
Position the former Hungarian… pic.twitter.com/8jDDsGiVti
- Works for Orbán's party until 2024
— Inevitable West (@Inevitablewest) April 15, 2026
- Leaves and becomes the opposition
- Gets funded by anti-Orbán EU leftists
> Wins the election
- Says the border is "not strong enough"
- Rejects 90% of EU demands
- Prioritises rights for ethnic Hungarians
5D chess… 🇭🇺 pic.twitter.com/1F3K6vcRKh
BREAKING: In a phone call with Sky's @Stone_SkyNews, U.S. President Donald Trump described the “sad” state of the special relationship with the UK amid the Iran War and suggested he could change the conditions of the trade deal.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) April 15, 2026
Listen here: https://t.co/aopYVKZOOC pic.twitter.com/FFiJsiRzNO
🇬🇧 We asked Brits where the UK ranks vs US states in income per person.
— Institute of Economic Affairs (@iealondon) April 15, 2026
Average answer: 7th. Wealthier than 43 states.
The reality: 51st. Dead last. Below Mississippi. Below Arkansas. Below every single US state. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/ejitAfQ3Q1
“If you think tough men are dangerous, wait until you see what weak men are capable of.”
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) April 15, 2026
—Jordan Peterson pic.twitter.com/ggaXa2qr86
🇮🇪 Irish politician Ken O’Flynn just went NUCLEAR on the Irish Government:
— Cillian (@CilComLFC) April 14, 2026
“You blame Trump for everything, but he doesn’t run this Country. YOU introduced the Carbon Tax. YOU turned the Army on the people. If any of you have a backbone, vote to collapse this Government.”
🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/f2TUAXDyuA
The AfD has taken it's largest lead ever in the next national election for Germany. AfD is the ONLY party that supports mass deportations in Germany.
— Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) April 15, 2026
The AfD (light blue) now has 27% support in the latest polling. pic.twitter.com/idJgMic4lv
BREAKING: Right-wing populist, Keiko Fujimori, soars in the 2026 Peruvian Presidential Election odds.
— Polymarket (@Polymarket) April 15, 2026
64% chance she wins. pic.twitter.com/OeaSSHfu9q
The truth... pic.twitter.com/iarbxNLlvZ
— Adi (@Adi13) April 14, 2026
.@KaitMarieox is seriously a force to be reckoned with 😭🔥
— TONY™ (@TONYxTWO) April 15, 2026
She literally left them all speechless!!
“What do you mean, oh, you have borders on this campus?
*No, we have this space reserved as an official event.*
Yeah, so you have borders.
Where do you—where’s your borders… pic.twitter.com/KbqMY4SQap
AI makes funnier sketches than SNL has in 30 years. pic.twitter.com/4UGXqDEzgO
— Mark Gadala-Maria (@markgadala) April 15, 2026
