Sen. Warren raised concerns over potential incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins' ties to collapsed crypto exchange FTX in a letter on Sunday.
Coinbase is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Deribit, Kraken is set to acquire NinjaTrader and Robinhood is integrating Bitstamp.
A well-known market analyst says some investors are giving up on XRP too soon, even though they predict a big price rise this year. Vandell Aljarrah, who helped start Black Swan Capitalist, can’t believe the ongoing pressure to sell XRP, which has kept the cryptocurrency trading below $2.50. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Pounce On The Dip, Snag $236 Million In ETH In a statement on social media, Aljarrah spoke against the trend to sell and urged investors to stay strong, especially as the legal fight between Ripple and the SEC is about to end. He thinks the altcoin is set for big growth in 2025, with the chance to reach double-digit prices before the year ends. XRP will reach double digits this year. I can’t believe people are selling now. — Vandell | Black Swan Capitalist (@vandell33) March 21, 2025 Ripple’s Legal Win Brings Hope XRP’s recent price changes have been driven by good news in Ripple’s ongoing legal fight with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Earlier this month, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared that the SEC had stopped its appeal against the company, a move that quickly lifted XRP’s price by 10% on March 21. However, the excitement didn’t last, as XRP saw a drop the next day. The price fell back below $2.50, causing panic selling among some investors. Market watchers have criticized these sell-offs, with one commentator calling the sellers “paper hand whales” who can’t wait out tough times. they just love liquidating some $XRP fam. we can’t go a bit higher without some paper hand whales selling. anyways, more XRP for me. pic.twitter.com/dBP8txPx7h — Oscar Ramos (@realOscarRamos1) March 21, 2025 XRP’s History Of Price Jumps Despite the recent drops, XRP has a history of quick price jumps. Between November 2024 and mid-January 2025, the cryptocurrency soared by 550%, climbing from $0.50 to $3.40, its highest price in seven years. Even though the market corrected since, this performance has raised confidence in XRP’s long-term potential. Aljarrah is not alone in his positive view. Other analysts also made bold predictions for XRP. Alex Clay, for example, previously said that XRP would go up to $8 and then $10. Another analyst, EGRAG, shared these views recently, aiming for similar price targets. Double-Digit Predictions Get Attention The thought of XRP reaching double-digit prices is catching on among industry experts. Aljarrah suggested that the cryptocurrency could go beyond $10, maybe reaching as high as $13 or $18. These targets would need a big rise from XRP’s current price of $2.42. For XRP to reach $10, its value would have to go up by over 300%. To get to $13, it would need a 430% increase, while an $18 price would need a huge 640% rally. While these numbers seem big, some analysts think they are possible, especially if market conditions get better. Related Reading: XRP 2025 Surge Is Coming—And This Crypto Expert Knows Why Investors Urged To Hold On Reports say some XRP holders are selling because of financial issues. Aljarrah knows these challenges but asks investors to stay strong, stressing that patience is key to success in the long run. His words come as the crypto market deals with doubt amid bigger economic worries. At the moment, XRP is trading at $2.41, down 1.20% in the last 24 hours. As the market keeps changing, analysts and investors alike will keep a close watch to see if XRP can hit its big targets in the coming months. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
The SEC's Crypto Task Force held a roundtable Friday to air out the issues with how the crypto world interacts with securities laws.
The Securities and Exchange Commission's first gathering on crypto issues kicked off with assurances from commissioners that they're aiming to set effective policy.
March 21, 2025 17:14:43 UTC Caroline Crenshaw Asks Important Questions Commissioner Crenshaw said, “Does the contemplated change protect investors, the capital markets and national security? This is critical given the heighten risks associated with crypto assets, including their speculative nature. If the intention is to create a special rule for crypto assets, how can those …
Securities lawyers and others discussed what makes an asset a security at the SEC's crypto task force roundtable.
Two top financial regulators in the crypto space have a date with the Senate as SEC nominee Paul Atkins and OCC pick Jonathan Gould get a March 27 hearing.
Coinbase has put forward a regulatory blueprint for digital assets, urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish clearer guidelines. The proposal follows a request from SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the agency’s crypto task force, for input on regulatory clarity. According to the exchange, this move aligns with growing efforts to […]
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In a staff statement published Thursday, the SEC said that both solo mining and mining pool operations would fail the first prong of the Howey Test.
Gary Gensler stepped down from the position on Jan. 20, and the agency has been led by acting chair Mark Uyeda.
The SEC clarified its stance on specific proof-of-work mining activities, the latest move for the agency under the Trump administration.
Canary Capital has filed for what would be the first ETF of its kind — a Pengu ETF — as firms forge on to see what might stick with the SEC.
Coinbase made several recommendations to the SEC in a move to clarify its authority over the crypto market.
XRP jumped as high as 12% before paring gains, as closely-related Ripple Labs ended its long-standing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating Wednesday that the case had “come to an end.”
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Ripple has secured a decisive victory in its long-running legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On March 19, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed that the regulator had dropped its appeal against the blockchain company, marking a significant win for Ripple and the broader crypto industry. According to him: “This is it […]
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Bitnomial says it decided to dismiss its case against the SEC over what it called "inappropriate" jurisdiction over its XRP futures product.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
JitoSOL is not a security, the protocol claimed in a new research paper.
The K33 analysts expect a softer impact on the underlying price of SOL from any potential Solana ETF launch.
While some have suggested the crypto market has already peaked, Bernstein argues the current cycle is still in its early stages.
Ripple is advancing its position in digital asset custody with a trademark filing for “Ripple Custody” at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application was submitted on Feb. 25 but has yet to be assigned to an examiner. The filing aligns with Ripple’s broader strategy to expand into the rapidly growing custody […]
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Gemini is bringing on a new CFO to its ranks as the crypto exchange is expected to take on changes under the new Trump administration.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering walking back a proposal to tighten cryptocurrency custody requirements.
The longtime SEC commissioner explains how she wants to reshape the agency's approach to digital assets regulation.
Ripple’s XRP has been one of the hottest cryptos in the market thanks to its impressive price performance, especially after US President Donald Trump’s reelection. Trading below $1 for most of 2024, XRP hits its stride days after the November elections, breaking the $1 level on November 6th, and the $2 barrier by December 2nd, then surging past $3.30 on January 18th. Now, Ripple is back in the news for moving 200 million XRPs valued at around $457 million. This massive transfer, often associated with “whale transactions,” caught the attention of many and has led many to speculate. Related Reading: TRUMP Token Takedown—Did Insiders Plan The Crash? Is The SEC-Ripple Case Nearing Its Settlement? The latest XRP transfer caught the attention of Whale Alert (@whale_alert) and was promptly re-circulated on the popular platform. Interestingly, Ripple regularly transfers XRPs, including its scheduled release of 1 billion XRP monthly from its escrow to sustain the token’s circulation. Although the majority of Ripple’s transactions are routine, this recent transaction gained some attention for its size and timing. ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? 200,000,000 #XRP (457,581,314 USD) transferred from #Ripple to unknown wallethttps://t.co/XRE0jAsB40 — Whale Alert (@whale_alert) March 13, 2025 Market Waiting For Decision On SEC Vs. Ripple Ripple’s latest huge asset transfer comes when the SEC’s case against Ripple is nearing its settlement. According to some reliable sources, the delay in the case’s resolution is caused by Ripple’s efforts to negotiate a favorable settlement. One controversial issue in the case is the August district court ruling, which fined Ripple $125 million and restricted the company from selling its native token to institutional buyers. XRP’s Price Roadmap As Ripple continues its negotiations with the SEC, investors and traders actively watch the token’s market performance. According to some analysts, the token has already completed its price correction using a four-hour time frame. There are plenty of price predictions for XRP, with some commentators saying it can initially hit $2.42 before making a run. Once XRP’s price emerges from the “Ichimoku clouds”, it is expected to hit higher highs. Related Reading: Bitcoin And S&P Decline Together, But Data Predicts A Turnaround Currently, the token’s support is at $2.04 and $2.22, and many expect XRP to face short-term volatility. However, the token’s biggest push will come from a favorable resolution of its SEC case and if it happens, analysts expect the price to reach $4.25, or even $5.80. Featured image from Newsbit, chart from TradingView
Vermont has officially withdrawn its legal action against Coinbase, which accused the crypto exchange of offering unregistered securities through its staking program. In a court filing on March 13, Vermont’s Department of Financial Regulation stated that the decision aligns with a similar move by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulator acknowledged that […]
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The SEC believes ether trades as a commodity, Fox Business reports, and the agency is trying to determine if it can make that case with XRP.