Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump's Commerce Secretary, who's also among the founding members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has some deep ties with USDT stablecoin issuer Tether. However, Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised strong questions citing the regulatory doubts over Tether's operations.

XRP price remains in focus after a sharp 30% surge last week, hovering near $3.20. Ripple's potential use in U.S. national debt repayment has sparked heated discussions among investors.

The cryptocurrency sector is optimistic of what is to come with Donald Trump serving as the next president. Optimism comes as many cryptocurrencies have hit all-time highs since Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

Tesla shareholders are unfazed by Elon Musk's new role at the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E). With the CEO already enlisted to co-run the agency alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, the new role adds to the billionaire's roles with Tesla and the microblogging platform, X.

XRP, in the last seven days, has progressed on a bullish trajectory in a move many anticipated would see it flip its all-time high (ATH). XRP stands just 17.74% away from surpassing its ATH of $3.84 set in January 2018.

According to on-chain data, 131 million DOGE has been shuffled within a relatively short period in two transactions.

Jack McDonald, SVP of Stablecoin at Ripple, has made a bold prediction for the stablecoin market, declaring 2025 as "the year of the stablecoin."

XRP's latest rally was succeeded by a bout of correction. Should you worry though?

XRP, the core native cryptocurrency of the XRPL blockchain, celebrates a new milestone as Weiss Crypto Rating grants it the "B+" label. XRP benefits from the positive outcome of the Ripple v.

Wall Street has recently found a good friend in AI. Market experts and participants have been using various AI models to predict the market and pick the next multi-bagger coin.

With the TRUMP token flying high and boosting Solana in the process, Dogecoin and other top meme coins are losing steam Saturday.

Donald Trump's TRUMP memecoin, which gained $8 billion within hours of launch, has sparked criticism from the Ripple community. Experts analyze the potential impact of TRUMP memecoin's launch on the XRP lawsuit.

Ripple has much to celebrate following the announcement of resignation of Gary Gensler as Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Related Reading: FDIC Under Fire: Senator Alleges Destruction Of Operation Chokepoint 2.

The last 24 hours have seen a notable issuance of 2,008,333 RLUSD by the Ripple stablecoin RLUSD Treasury. Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, a community account on X that tracks the minting, redemption and transfer of Ripple's RLUSD, reports this development in a tweet, highlighting the latest activity at the RLUSD Treasury.

XRP's price has been on a tear this past week. The coin breached the $3-mark earlier this week and hit levels previously seen in 2018. The coin made a five-year high of $3.39 earlier on January 17. XRP price has gained over 40% in the past week.

A widely followed analyst and trader is leaning bullish on a top-30 altcoin by market cap while outlining the path forward for three other crypto assets.

Maple Finance, a major institutional cryptocurrency lender, shared details of a recently completed pioneering loan deal with the XRP crypto as a collateral. The seven-figure USDC loan contract was facilitated by the Digital Wealth Partners asset manager.

Crypto trader and analyst Ali Martinez has push significant interest in the altcoin market with his bold predictions for XRP, Solana, and Pepe. In a recent post to his 113,700 followers on X, Martinez suggests that XRP could potentially surge by 200% if certain market catalysts continue to unfold.

Bitcoin spot ETF issuer ProShares has submitted filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a series of new XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) products. As reported by ETF Store President Nate Geraci, the proposed ETFs include leveraged, inverse, and futures options.

Amid the rising bullish sentiment in the crypto market, the price of Bitcoin has successfully maintained its value above the $100,000 mark. However, top altcoins such as Ethereum and XRP have recorded a bearish action during this period, highlighting a mixed action in the crypto space.

Cryptos, once confined to expert circles and debates about the alternative they represent against traditional financial systems, are now stepping into the realm of public institutions. This evolution has gained new momentum thanks to Elon Musk, who posted a statement on the social network X (formerly Twitter) that was as brief as it was intriguing: "Now @DOGE will do this with government.

Austin King, co-founder and CEO of OmniNetwork, in a latest X post breaks down Ripple's latest move into tokenization and how it will reshape the onchain economy.

Crypto prices are up a ton since Donald Trump won the presidential election in early November, and crypto prices by and large have held up pretty well in the face of a recent rise in Treasury yields. Most investors are still bullish on the regulatory tailwinds Trump could unleash when he takes office.

Trader demand for Solana's SOL rose as Donald Trump's so-termed official token was issued on the network.

XRP's current bearish divergence setup mirrors the technical pattern seen in 2018, which preceded an 80% price correction.

Dogecoin (DOGE) saw increased whale activity, expecting more bullish performance in 2025.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has taken to his official account on X to touch on the topic of Gary Gensler stepping down from the position of SEC chairman.

XRP (XRP -4.33%) has been on an absolute tear lately. The cryptocurrency's token price has rocketed 54% higher in 2025's trading and is up more than 520% during the past year.

The value of Hedera's HBAR has surged 27% over the past week. This rally comes after the altcoin broke out of a consolidation range it had traded within for several weeks.

The current U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, Gary Gensler, will resign this January 20, 2025, marking an end to an era. Gensler has been active in the crypto industry, especially for its legal connection with the Ripple token through the SEC Vs Ripple case.

The memecoin market has experienced a strong bullish reversal as Bitcoin price today successfully holds its value above the $100k mark. While top meme coins like DOGE price and SHIB price experience stable growth, the Bonk memecoin has recorded double-digit growth.

XRP News: The odds of an XRP, Solana (SOL), & Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded funds (ETF) have gained significant traction in anticipation of Doland Trump's upcoming presidential inauguration and Gary Gensler's exit. Notably, renowned ETF expert Nate Geraci recently revealed that numerous asset managers have submitted filings for multiple crypto-backed exchange-traded products.

XRP has surged to a 7-year high, reflecting bullish momentum, while the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has announced plans to repay $1.2 billion, potentially boosting market liquidity. According to CoinTelegraph on January 18, XRP climbed to $3.20 on January 15, its highest level since 2018, driven by optimism surrounding President-elect Donald Trumps pro-crypto stance and regulatory clarity.

Today marks the final full day for Gary Gensler at the SEC, and as he exits, the ETF industry has been quick to respond with a wave of filings, including XRP and Solana Futures ETFs.

Bitcoin recovered from past week's downtrend to return back above $100k.

XRP continues to hold below its all-time highs, with the market still showing potential for an upward move. The overall expectation remains bullish, as a possible five-wave Elliott Wave pattern suggests higher prices ahead. After completing a fourth wave triangle, XRP has been consolidating, and there are still opportunities for further gains.

Ripple case heats up as SEC appeal challenges Howey Test ruling. Legal experts see risks for SEC, fueling XRP volatility and price speculation.

The Dogecoin price is showing signs of a rally following a confirmed bullish pennant breakout. This interesting breakout was highlighted by crypto analyst World of Charts, with the prospect of a Dogecoin price surge past the $1 mark now in view.

Solana (SOL) and XRP both outperformed the overall crypto market on Thursday amid a report that President-elect Donald Trump is thinking about establishing an “America First” strategic crypto reserve.

Hedera (HBAR) has surged over 5% in the past 24 hours and 37% in the last week, with trading volume exceeding $2 billion in the past day. The rally is driven by bullish technical indicators, including a rising ADX, positive Ichimoku Cloud signals, and favorable EMA alignments.

With its recent performance demonstrating strength above $100,000, Bitcoin has been rising steadily. A more interesting view can be seen on the chart: Bitcoin might still be in a covert downward trend.

Dogecoin could be on the verge of a breakout, driven by whales and growing activity.

Gary Gensler's time at the helm of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ends this Friday. The San Francisco-based blockchain company Ripple is marking the occasion with enthusiasm.

Gary Gensler officially concluded his tenure as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday. Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, commented on the event with a bold statement on social media.

The legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is far from over, with the SEC recently filing an appeal against the partial ruling in Ripple's favor from July 2023. This legal fight revolves around whether XRP, the digital asset associated with Ripple, should be classified as a security.

Analysts say Dogecoin has a 60% chance of hitting $1 before Jan. 31.

XRP continues its strong bullish rally, market experts are urging cryptocurrency enthusiasts to consider the long-term value of holding substantial amounts of the token. Recently, XRP surpassed the $3 mark for the first time in seven years, reigniting discussions about its potential for future price gains.

The price of XRP is one of the biggest sensations in the altcoin world thus far this year with sustained rally. The coin is changing hands for $3.277, atop a marginal growth of 0.16%.