The Japanese yen continued its strong surge against the U.S. dollar as investors embraced its role as a safe-haven asset. The USD/JPY exchange rate plunged to 139.92 on Tuesday, its lowest level since September last year and 11.

Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $89,000 on April 22, its highest level since early March, buoyed by strong spot demand during US trading hours on April 21. The recovery, however, faced a serious challenge in breaking above $90,000 as sell-side liquidity blocked the way.

Bitcoin surges past $89,000 amid dollar weakness and expectations of crypto-friendly SEC policies under new chairman Paul Atkins.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is regaining attention as a hedge against systemic risk as concerns mount over the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve. What Happened: According to Standard Chartered‘s Global Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoffrey Kendrick, Bitcoin has a dual role as both a tech-correlated asset and a safeguard against private and public sector financial disruptions.

Bitcoin's (BTC) initial reaction to President Donald Trump's trade war spooked cryptocurrency investors enough to seemingly disprove the digital gold thesis and place BTC firmly in the same box as other risk assets.

The XRP community has received a critical security alert following a recent tweet by security platform Aikido Security.

As uncertainty in the broader market looms over the crypto space, some market pundits remain remarkably upbeat—especially when it comes to XRP. A anonymous cryptocurrency analyst referred to as “Papa” sees XRP reaching a price of up to $14 despite the latest challenges besetting the digital money.

Circle's decision to unveil the Circle Payments Network (CPN) on 21 April has set the stage for the first head‑to‑head contest between a fully reserved stable‑asset rail and Ripple's decade‑old Ripple Payments (formerly On-Demand Liquidity – ODL) product.

XRP is emerging as a strong contender to overtake Ethereum (ETH) in market capitalization. The 2025 market outlook reveals several factors that support the scenario where XRP becomes the second-largest altcoin by market cap.

Bitcoin quietly climbed to six-week highs, with analysts saying tariffs might be the unexpected catalyst behind its resilience.

TL;DR Global digital asset funds posted a modest $6M inflow amid market turbulence, hinting at early recovery. XRP emerged as the standout, attracting nearly $37.7M in inflows and outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum. Renewed investor confidence in XRP signals potential for broader altcoin recovery and continued digital asset growth.

Bitcoin's latest move toward $89,000 did not go unnoticed — and Michael Saylor made sure of that. The Strategy chairman, known for his minimal but pointed online presence, reacted with a simple post: "Bitcoin is Climbing," with an image of him in a suit scaling a cliff, and it resonated strongly with the current market context.

Bitcoin price is within touching distance of $90k, a level it last tested seven weeks ago. What are the odds it could sustain the upside?

The Bitcoin market has risen again in the past 24 hours, as we see a lot of money flowing away from the USD overall, and into just about anything else. At this point, the $90,000 barrier is going to attract a lot of attention.

Ripple's dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD continues its push for adoption with its latest integration into Aave.

With import levies as high as 46% and capital flowing to low-risk Bitcoin exposure via ETFs, miners are confronting a tightening squeeze on both cost and funding fronts.

This might be your last chance to buy Bitcoin below $100K, says Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX. Hayes also hinted at an incoming treasury buyback, which might just be the catalyst Bitcoin needs.

Digital asset investment products recorded a modest $6 million in inflows last week, according to CoinShares' latest report. This follows several weeks of notable outflows, reflecting a cautious market sentiment.

XRP and Solana are leading the ETF race as speculations soared over the potential launch of altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US. Following Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETF approvals, attention has now shifted to these high-demand altcoins.

Despite a significant move to the upside in recent days, futures traders are betting that the current Bitcoin (BTC) rally will continue.

is testing a key resistance level at the $88,000 level for a second day as the cryptocurrency adds to this week's gains while the stock market tries to recover from another sell-off.

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XRP-based funds saw strong inflows, bucking the trend as Bitcoin and Ethereum products recorded significant outflows last week.

Some members of the bitcoin (BTC) mining industry are in the habit of routinely undervaluing mining rig shipments with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in order to reduce customs duties, multiple people familiar with the practice told CoinDesk.

In the latest development within the Ripple ecosystem, the RLUSD stabecoin goes live on the Aave V3 Ethereum Core Market. Bolstering Ripple's entry into the stablecoin market, RLUSD gained new utility, allowing users to supply or borrow the coin.

With a daily trading volume of $10.50 billion and a market value of $115 billion, XRP, trading at $1.98, represents the volatility observed across the crypto market. Its most recent 7.7% drop over the past 24 hours emphasizes how delicate it still is to outside macroeconomic and geopolitical events.

Inflows to Bitcoin ETFs hit their highest level since January 30 Monday, with analysts pointing to macro tailwinds.

The XRP price has dipped by 1.5% in the past 24 hour, yet the imminent appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC Chair could bring a wave of XRP ETF approvals. The post Will an XRP ETF Send Prices Flying? Incoming SEC Chair Faces 70 Crypto Filings appeared first on Cryptonews.

Former NBA player Scottie Pippen, who is into cryptocurrency now, has called on his X followers, drawing their attention to the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with excitment as Bitcoin (BTC) eyes $90, Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) experiences a remarkable surge, and Bittensor (TAO) garners attention from industry leaders. Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, is on the verge of breaking the $90,000 mark, driven by a combination of technical indicators and macroeconomic factors.

A recent report by Fortune highlights President Donald Trump's inauguration week as the most extravagant in history, fueled by an unprecedented $239 million in donations from corporate backers and executives, including key crypto players like Ripple Labs.

Aave users can start supplying and borrowing Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on the decentralized lending platform's V3 Ethereum Core market, Aave said in a Monday post on X.

Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, sees increased adoption with the latest integration on Aave V3's Ethereum market. The addition introduces streamlined lending and borrowing services for DeFi enthusiasts and institutions. The announcement shifted attention to native AAVE's performance, which signals impending rallies after breaking out of a descending wedge.

The lawsuit says it fills a regulatory gap left by federal agencies during the Trump administration. Legal experts say the case may create confusion but won't set binding precedent, even within Oregon.

Simon Gerovich said that, despite concerns over the company's share price, its goal is to "create long-term corporate value."

A total of 72 cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded funds are currently awaiting approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. What Happened: These pending applications span a wide range of crypto assets, including mainstream tokens like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), as well as meme coins such as Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and themed funds like "2x Melania.

Digital asset investment products saw modest inflows last week, with XRP outperforming peers as investor sentiment diverged across regions and market volatility persisted, according to the latest CoinShares report. The post CoinShares: Digital Asset Products See Minor Inflows, XRP Leads with $37.7M appeared first on Cryptonews.

The head of research at crypto asset firm Galaxy Digital, Alex Thorn, believes the US government will add Bitcoin (BTC) to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR).

XRP appeats to be back in legal crosshairs as Oregon sues Coinbase over unregistered securities, listing the token among 31 assets allegedly sold in violation of state law.

Bitcoin traded at $88,447 on April 22, 2025, securing a market capitalization of $1.75 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, it moved within a tight range of $86,664.84 to $88,874 on a trading volume of $36.36 billion, reflecting consolidation within a prevailing uptrend.

On March 6, 2025, U.S. President signed an Executive Order establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. This marked a major step in integrating digital assets into the U.S. financial framework. However, the reserve currently only manages Bitcoin obtained through asset forfeitures in criminal and civil cases.

Ripple's ecosystem is seeing notable momentum, with XRP and its RLUSD stablecoin making major advances in the crypto market. Coinbase lists XRP futures On April 21, Coinbase introduced XRP futures contracts on its US derivatives platform.

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XRP (XRP) has been trapped within a tight range over the last eight days. The altcoin trades just above its $2.00 support after a marketwide recovery over the weekend.Onchain and technical data now show that the XRP/USD pair is well-positioned for a breakout toward $3.00.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield's lawsuit against Coinbase argues that XRP and other digital assets are unregistered securities.Rayield sued US-based, publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase for allegedly violating Oregon's securities law. In an April 18 announcement, the Oregon Department of Justice said the suit was part of an effort to fill what it described as a regulatory vacuum left by federal agencies under the Trump administration: “States must fill enforcement vacuum being left by federal regulators who are abandoning these cases under Trump administration,“ the department said.

In contrast to past events, the current derivatives-driven surge shows muted price movement, while selling pressure continues to hold back further gains.

The XRP price crossing the $10 mark into the double-digit territory remains a widespread school of thought, and crypto analysts have, at different points, shared analyses that seem to support this notion. Most especially, since the XRP price broke the $3 mark and is now holding support above $2, it has given fuel to these expectations.

Evercore ISI warns of severe market reactions if Trump attempts to challenge Powell's position at the Fed.