The blockchain-based company Ripple Labs announced a donation of $100,000 worth of XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) tokens on Tuesday to support the wildfire relief efforts in California. What happened: The San Francisco-headquartered fintech firm said on X that the contributions will be facilitated through philanthropic organizations like The Giving Block, World Central Organization, and GiveDirectly.

Ethereum price started a minor recovery wave above the $3,120 zone. ETH is rising and facing hurdles near the $3,240 zone.

JPMorgan expects significant inflows for XRP and Solana ETFs in 2025, predicting a combined $14 billion within six to 12 months if approved.

Ripple Case at a Crossroads: Market eyes SEC's opening brief amid speculation of an appeal withdrawal under new leadership, reshaping XRP's trajectory.

Solana (SOL) finds itself at a crucial juncture following a volatile day of trading. The price plunged over 11%, briefly dipping below the $170 mark before staging an impressive recovery.

The project said it was 'making routine movements of our crypto holdings as part of regular treasury management.'

With its price falling below the crucial 200 EMA, Shiba Inu has had a wild ride lately. Traders were alerted by this move because it implied a possible move into bearish territory.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said Tuesday (Jan. 14) that it is investigating a problem with delayed sends of Ripple (XRP) on its platform. “We are aware that some users may be experiencing delayed sends for Ripple (XRP),” Coinbase said in an incident report on its status page.

XRP (XRP 5.47%) is seeing big gains in Tuesday's trading. The cryptocurrency's token price was up 8% over the previous 24 hours of trading as of 5:30 p.m.

The current market action of Ethereum has generated significant interest, especially among its large investors. A whale liquidated 10,070 ETH, resulting in an approximate loss of $1 million.

Analysts from JPMorgan are very bullish on altcoin ETFs in 2025, claiming that XRP and Solana ETFs could attract $14 billion in inflows.

According to Ripple's chief legal officer, the SEC will continue with its appeal of a judgment in the civil case despite Chair Gary Gensler stepping down in six days.

The $3.4k resistance zone needs to be reclaimed before swing traders can adopt a bullish bias.

The selloff in stocks and cryptocurrencies could mean Donald Trump's inauguration will less likely be a sell the news event, K33 Research said.

XRP, the native cryptocurrency of Ripple, is showing strong signs of a bullish breakout as large transactions and positive legal developments suggest significant price movement ahead. The latest surge in whale activity, with 30 million XRP (approximately $76.1 million) moved from Upbit to an unknown wallet, has drawn the attention of traders and analysts, who are predicting a potential surge to new all-time highs (ATH).

SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the agency has "never said" that bitcoin and Ethereum are securities during a Yahoo Finance interview.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler for continuing a “regulation-by-enforcement” strategy during his tenure. Garlinghouse's comments come amid ongoing legal disputes between Ripple and the SEC, as the agency prepares to file its opening brief in its appeal of Ripple's recent legal victory on January 15.

Expected Solana and XRP ETFs could attract sizable investment, JP Morgan analysts said, but it's unlikely they'll match the Bitcoin boom.

PENGU price has surged more than 9% in the last 24 hours, reclaiming the $2 billion market cap threshold. This rally solidifies its position as the second-largest meme coin on Solana, trailing BONK closely in a fierce competition for the top spot.

Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse condemned SEC Chair Gary Gensler for his combative stance toward the crypto industry, which persisted even until the end of his term.

Issuers like VanEck, 21Shares, Bitwise, WisdomTree and Canary Capital are all seeking to launch new altcoin ETFs later this year.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission will proceed with its opening brief for the appeal of the court ruling in its case against Ripple Labs over the classification of XRP. Ripple Labs Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty disclosed this on X, noting that the agency refused its request to postpone the filing.

The native token of the XRP Ledger has “one of the most bullish setups in crypto right now” after retesting its potential breakout zone, which means it could soon see a significant upward move to new highs.

Cryptocurrency markets are seeing gains across the board despite ongoing ETF outflows, indicating underlying strength in the market. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,344.48 +4.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,201.80 +6.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $186.30 +5.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.65 +7.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3527 +8.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002138 +5.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 34.7% and daily active addresses up by 4.5%.

In its last move against Ripple under the current administration, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is on track to file its opening brief in its appeal of the case later this week.

Ripple executives have criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over its recent approach and legal strategies, as Ripple's XRP token sees increased trading activity.

Chad Steingraber, a game developer and prominent XRP community figure, has made a case for XRP reaching an astronomical $20,000 per token. Drawing on several key factors, Steingraber outlines a potential roadmap for this ambitious rally, focusing on XRP's deflationary design, institutional adoption, and the possibility of a supply shock that could send prices surging.

Gary Gensler's resignation next week could bode well for tokens that have been previously targeted by U.S regulators.

The supply of USDC grows through partnerships with traditional financial operators. Solana also plays a role for USDC adoption for the new wave of users drawn in by meme tokens.

Moderate optimism in Ethereum derivatives data fails to boost short-term investor confidence.

XRP has shown remarkable resilience over recent weeks, attracting attention from analysts. One of the most notable predictions comes from market expert EGRAG, who has revisited his analysis of XRP's megaphone pattern.

JPMorgan Chase expects that potential Solana (SOL) and XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could see multi-billion dollar inflows. VanEck's head of digital asset research Matthew Sigel reports on the social media platform X that JPMorgan says SOL and XRP ETFs could attract up to $16 billion in total.

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has gained 16% over the past week, fueled by growing confidence in Ripple's legal battle and the anticipated launch of XRP ETFs. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.67 $153.7 billion +9.8% +16.2% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,573.27 $1.9 trillion +5.4% -0.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,217.65 $387.6 billion +7.4% -6.2% Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez sees XRP as one of the most bullish setups after a successful retest of the breakout zone.

XRP price has surged roughly 8% in the last 24 hours, pushing its market cap to $147 billion and solidifying its position as the third-largest crypto, behind Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). This rally has sparked renewed interest among traders, with technical indicators showing mixed signals on whether the momentum will continue.

The PNUT surge highlights the significant impact of major exchange listings on meme coins, driving investor interest and market volatility. The post Solana meme coin PNUT jumps 30% as Coinbase trading kicks off appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

San Francisco-based blockchain company Ripple has announced that it is donating $100,000 worth of XRP in order to assist wildfire relief efforts in California via The Giving Block.

Ripple has pledged $100,000 in XRP to aid recovery efforts for communities affected by the ongoing California wildfires. The donation will benefit nonprofit organizations World Central Kitchen and GiveDirectly, focusing on both immediate relief and long-term rebuilding support.

The crypto market's squeeze continues, with assets recording double-digit exits. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum's (ETH) outflows have shaped other assets, heightening sell pressures in the second week.

As January comes to a close, Solana (SOL) and emerging DeFi projects like Remittix (RTX) continue to dominate headlines. The recent performance of these altcoins has sparked curiosity among investors, leaving many to speculate on their potential value in the near future.

Austin King, co-founder of Omni network, who sold his company to Ripple, believes the firm is working towards increasing XRP's presence in global banking.

Dogecoin, XRP, and Bitcoin have not only rebounded from Monday's plunge but are actually flying higher on Tuesday.

XRP has gone on a tear once again, surpassing $2.65 for the first time since mid-December.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced heightened volatility, with several prominent coins such as Stellar (XLM), Solana (SOL), and Ethereum (ETH) showing signs of weakness. These assets have recently faced critical support levels breaking down, raising concerns about their future performance.

Bubblemaps will debut its own cryptocurrency on the Solana blockchain called BMT, which will serve as the backbone of the firm's new investigation platform.

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Cardano (ADA) has been showcasing a bullish macro outlook, suggesting the crypto is primed for a significant price jump upon breaking out from its current symmetrical triangle pattern.

Ethereum (ETH) has been trading within a broad consolidation range of $2,800 to $4,000 for nearly 10 months, signaling a phase of market indecision.

Analysts at America's biggest bank, JPMorgan, have projected that spot market XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might see inflows of up to $8 billion. According to a recent JPMorgan report, XRP ETPs may eclipse the performance of ETFs tied to the world's second-largest token, Ethereum (ETH), in their first six months of trading.