On Jan 30, 2025 at the inaugural PlanB Forum in El Salvador, Tether announced it is bringing USDT to Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.

Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart says Litecoin ETF will get approval before Grayscale's XRP ETF. Litecoin never faced any allegations of being a security, unlike XRP.

Eugene Fama, the renowned “Father of modern finance,” predicts Bitcoin will be worthless in a decade. Why? Cryptocurrencies “violate all the rules of a medium of exchange,” Fama said on the Jan. 30 episode of Capitalisn't.

Software development firm MicroStrategy (MSTR) is announcing a massive new stock offering to raise funds for accumulating more Bitcoin (BTC). In a new press release, the business intelligence company says it is setting the price of its perpetual strike preferred stock offering at $80 per share with the hopes of obtaining $563.

Crypto whales are making waves, and their sights are set on Solana, Hedera, Lightchain AI, and XRP—signaling a major shift in the market. Why the buzz?

XRP currently hovers at $2.979 to $2.992 over the last hour, accompanied by a daily transaction volume of $3.45 billion and a market valuation of $172 billion. Its intraday fluctuations spanned $2.96 to $3.08, reflecting a 12% dip from its historic zenith and a 2.6% decline in the past 24 hours.

BTC ended January with a 9% monthly surge.

Ripple (XRP) continues to gain traction, with analysts predicting it could hit $15 as adoption grows. However, a new contender is stealing the spotlight—Lightchain AI.

Ripple has been facing a prolonged period of low market activity, leading to sideways movement and minimal volatility near the $3.2 level. However, emerging technical signals suggest that a potential correction may be on the horizon.

Ripple's native cryptocurrency, XRP, is experiencing a fascinating shift in its market dynamics. Recently, the number of small wallets holding under 100 XRP has surged by 11.6% over just two months.

Bitcoin dominance continued to rise amid anticipation of an altcoin season at the start of the year. The crypto market has faced harsh headwinds in the last two weeks, reshaping whale holdings and asset dominance.

Bitcoin mining became easier in January as U.S.-based firms struggled to mine profitably, battling high energy costs brought on by cold weather.

The missed deadline highlights the need for transparency and accountability in managing seized digital assets, impacting future policy decisions. The post US Marshals missed deadline for report on Silk Road Bitcoin to Senator Lummis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple (XRP) targets $5 as an upswing unfolds; Cardano (ADA) and DTX Exchange (DTX) are on whales' radars, with the latter—a new DeFi coin—tipped for a 50x rally

January was a festival for XRP: 50% increase, regulatory green lights, and a crypto market in ecstasy. But at 4 dollars, does the party continue or will the wake-up call be brutal?

Japan's banks are set to adopt Ripple's XRP, a move that could transform global banking, boost XRP's value, and streamline cross-border payments.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) suffered a significant loss on Friday as prices dipped below $102,000 marking the end of a rather turbulent trading week. As the global financial markets weathered major losses, Bitcoin made no new price discovery, casting more speculations over the bull market.

XRP's price is gaining attention as analysts predict a possible surge to $70. Market experts suggest that if the cryptocurrency follows historical patterns and technical indicators, it could reach new highs in the future.

Data gathered from the first month of 2025 reveals that bitcoin mining revenue reached $1.4 billion for January, trailing last month's figures by about $40 million.

XRP price has been down more than 3% in the last 24 hours as momentum shows signs of slowing. While RSI has dropped below 40, indicating weakening strength, whale activity has remained stagnant, suggesting that large holders are not yet accumulating.

As Dogecoin gears up for a major 6-month rally, investors are eyeing a new coin with the potential to rival Ripple. Could this emerging crypto be the next big breakout?

The US Marshals Service missed the Friday deadline to give Senator Cynthia Lummis what she wanted—straight numbers on how much Bitcoin the agency controls and how it plans to manage it.

The current volatility in the cryptocurrency market has left traders and investors confused. Amid this, XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, is poised for a price decline as sentiment among crypto enthusiasts shifts toward the bearish side.

Industry experts believe Bitcoin may soon hit its new all-time high. US crypto development could push Bitcoin price to $130,000.

Crypto whales—large investors who hold significant amounts of digital assets—often influence market trends in ways that are not immediately visible to retail traders. While XRP, Solana, and Polkadot continue to dominate headlines, behind the scenes, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals are making strategic moves that suggest major developments ahead.

According to the latest statistics, following the first week of January, the number of unconfirmed transactions in the mempool has plummeted from slightly more than 200,000 to the current 7,723—a low not seen since 2022. Bitcoin Blockchain Activity Dips—Mempool at Lowest Level Since 2022 Transfer activity on the Bitcoin blockchain has diminished markedly since Nov.

Bitcoin has always had a history of dormant wallets, but recently, several wallets from 2012 and 2013 have sprung to life, moving millions of dollars in Bitcoin after sitting idle for almost a decade. One such wallet, which had been untouched since May 17, 2012, transferred 204.46 BTC, valued at a staggering $21.4 million, on January 31, 2025.

Bitcoin swung wildly thanks to DeepSeek fears, Fed hopes, and Trump tariffs, while Bitcoiners got mad at Ripple over U.S. reserve plans.

The $3.5 trillion crypto market is currently facing a downtrend, with Bitcoin price in the red zone. However, historical patterns suggest a bullish run ahead, as February has traditionally been a strong month.

The 1-month liquidation heatmap outlined the $3.2 and $3.45 levels as significant magnetic zones to the north.

Ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared insights into his crypto portfolio, revealing a minimal investment in Bitcoin—less than 10%.

XRP has been in a consolidation phase for the past two weeks, which has hindered its ability to reach a new all-time high (ATH). While the cryptocurrency continues to hold above key support levels, it is facing challenges in generating enough momentum for a breakout.

In the last 24 hours, XRP has plunged below the critical $3 level, losing more than 10 cents in its free fall. The sharp decline might signal that XRP could repeat its history in February.

Another day, another $543 million to plow into Bitcoin. With 471,107 BTC on the balance sheet so far, MicroStrategy is the largest corporate holder of the number-one crypto, falling short only of Binance, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, and Satoshi Namakoto himself.

In a recent tweet, Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo shared a glimpse into what the first Bitcoin website looked like on Jan. 31, 2009, exactly 16 years ago. "What the 1st Bitcoin website looked like when the price was $0, exactly 16 years ago," Rizzo tweeted, accompanied by a screenshot of the Bitcoin.org website as of Jan. 31, 2009.

Crypto asset manager Grayscale applied to convert its XRP Trust to a spot XRP ETF. If the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves, the fund will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank (ECB), has firmly dismissed the idea of Bitcoin being adopted as a reserve asset by any of the European Union's central banks. This statement came on January 30, 2025, during a press conference following the ECB's interest rate decision.

In the latest XRP news, the large investors, also known as whales, have caught the markets' attention with their recent trading activity. According to reports, Ripple whales have offloaded a staggering 70 million tokens recently, causing a slump in the asset's price.

With Bitcoin (BTC) finally staying strong above $100,000, some traders might be already interested in taking profits from this crypto rally. Recent on-chain data analysis by CryptoQuant community author shows that long-term holders of digital gold are not in this cohort.

The Arkansas legislature has rejected a proposed bill that intended to prohibit cryptocurrency mining in close proximity to military installations. The Senate City, County, and Local Affairs Committee of the state denied the measure by a 6-1 vote, thereby halting efforts to impose restrictions on mining operations situated within a 30-mile radius of military sites.

Ripple recently published its quarterly XRP Markets Report, which includes insights on the state of crypto markets, updates on the XRP ecosystem and its XRP holdings, which stand at 4,485,366,320 XRP as of the end of Q4, 2024.

Crypto traders face a patchy road after a sentiment drop as asset prices crashed last week. This led to distortion between retail and institutional holders in the market.

Purpose Investment set to achieve first spot XRP ETF approval ahead of the US. Institutional demand for XRP rises, and analysts predict Canada's approval could pressure US regulators to act.

Software intelligence company MicroStrategy keeps devising new ways to acquire Bitcoin (BTC). The Michael Saylor-founded firm announced on Jan. 31 that it had finalized the price of its perpetual preferred stock offering, which it will use to raise funds to buy even more of the foremost crypto.

MicroStrategy has surpassed projections with its latest offering of perpetual convertible preferred stock, raising $563.4 million—almost three times more than initially expected.

Robert Kiyosaki, the “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author, anticipates a potential price decline in Bitcoin and precious metals as Trump's new tariff policies take effect.

The crypto market is heating up, and meme coins are stealing the spotlight once again. With an XRP ETF likely coming in 2025—an event that could open floodgates for altcoin adoption—and Strike CEO Jack Mallers being ultra-bullish on Bitcoin, the market sentiment is turning electric.

An analyst who nailed Bitcoin's pre-halving correction last year is updating his outlook for when BTC may peak in the current cycle. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 105,000 YouTube subscribers that based on historic precedence, Bitcoin may peak in the second half of 2025.