Rep. Emmer has reintroduced a bill that could be a "precursor" for market structure legislation that lawmakers are hoping to get passed.
Optimism around a potential spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) is rising as Ripple edges closer to the end of its long-standing legal clash with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On March 26, Nate Geraci, President of the ETF Store, sparked fresh discussion around the possibility of an XRP ETF. He suggested that regulatory […]
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U.S. lawmakers are gaining ground on bills to regulate crypto, with votes set to happen for stablecoin legislation soon.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled plans to host four more crypto-focused roundtables in Washington, D.C., as part of its broader initiative to reshape digital asset regulation. According to a March 25 statement, these sessions will explore key areas such as crypto trading, custody, tokenization, and DeFi. The first event, Between a […]
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News of the SEC and Ripple's legal battle coming to a close after over four years could have broader effects on the future of crypto trading.
The roundtable discussions will include conversations on tokenization, DeFi and crypto custody.
The SEC has scheduled four more roundtables to clarify crypto regulation, moving away from its previous enforcement approach.
Last August, New York judge Analisa Torres ordered Ripple to pay the regulator a $125 million fine for violating securities laws through institutional sales of XRP.
The Australian crypto company disclosed it had received a Wells notice from the U.S. SEC last November.
The Senate hearing for the crypto-friendly Securities and Exchange Commission chairman nominee is scheduled for Thursday, March 27.
The U.S. SEC has closed yet another investigation into a crypto firm, this time an investigation it lodged against crypto company Immutable.
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Ripple has decided not to cross-appeal, the firm's chief legal officer said, bringing the SEC's case quickly to a close.
Fidelity has entered the ring for a Solana fund after Cboe BZX Exchange Inc. filed an essential form on behalf of the firm.
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.”