The SEC's closed meeting could dictate the outcome of the Ripple case. Will regulators drop their appeal?

Ripple is backing crypto's mainstream rise with a $50 million grant to the National Cryptocurrency Association, fueling education and real-world adoption across the U.S.

Solanas decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem is growing at an unprecedented pace, outpacing Ethereum in both speed and revenue. However, a recent report from Franklin Templeton highlights a striking valuation gap between the two networks.

Solana's (SOL) upcoming protocol changes could significantly alter its economic model by reducing selling pressure by an estimated $677 million to $1.1 billion annually, but they could introduce new decentralization challenges, according to Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck.

A crypto strategist who accurately called the Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) correction this year says that the payments altcoin XRP is next in line to witness big price drops.

XRP has been showing signs of significant market shifts, with recent data highlighting a sharp rise in both active addresses and the movement of large XRP holdings off exchanges. According to crypto researchers, these developments could signal the potential for a price surge due to tightening supply and increasing demand.

Trading volume for Shiba Inu is rising significantly, but the conditions surrounding this upswing are not encouraging. Although a spike in volume frequently indicates increasing momentum and interest, the fact that it appears during a downtrend should be interpreted differently.

Ethereum (ETH 3.18%) and Solana (SOL 1.10%) are two of the most successful cryptocurrencies, both ranking in the top 10 by market cap. They're also direct competitors.

Solana (SOL), the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has made a notable recovery over the past 24 hours, rising by 5.52%. Trading at $144, the altcoin is now showing promising signs of a bullish comeback after a series of price fluctuations.

Many cryptocurrencies soared to new all-time highs after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. With 2025 underway and Trump in the White House, Benzinga recently asked readers which cryptocurrencies they are buying.

As liquidity pressures mount, investors are watching closely—will Solana absorb the impact?

The National Cryptocurrency Association aims to educate Americans about crypto at a time when many investors are uncertain what it is.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju explained that the Trump administration is backing crypto assets that ultimately serve the United States' national interests against others. This followed President Trump's directive to move forward with a Crypto Strategic Reserve.

XRP is about to break the hefty resistance against Ethereum in a bid for the second spot by market cap.

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XRP, one of the top cryptocurrencies, is currently facing increasing selling pressure, raising concerns over a potential price drop. After experiencing significant gains in recent days, XRP's upward momentum seems to be waning as a growing number of new market entrants begin selling their holdings.

Cardano (ADA) is showing strong bullish signals, with analysts eyeing a breakout above $1.50. If ADA surpasses this resistance, a surge toward $2.50 could be in play.

On-chain data shows activity on the XRP network has registered a large spike over the past week as volatility has engulfed the market. XRP Active Addresses & Volume Have Shot Up Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed about the latest trend in the Active Addresses of XRP.

SafeMoon (SFM) has surged nearly 60% in the last two days and 490% in the past week following its migration from BNB to Solana. The rapid price increase has pushed key indicators into bullish territory, with ADX confirming strong trend momentum and EMA lines forming a golden cross.

Skate, a unified liquidity platform whose infrastructure layer powers a cross-chain virtual machine environment, has launched the first automated market maker protocol that will operate across the top blockchains.

Brad Garlinghouse, chief executive officer at enterprise blockchain company Ripple, has taken a jab at some industry participants who insist on maintaining a "myopic" mindset.

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XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is currently at a significant crossroads. The digital asset is testing a key historical resistance level against Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, which has long dominated the market.

Crypto markets are trending higher as investors anticipate Friday's crypto summit. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,787.93 +2.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,212.47 +3.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $145.22 +2.5% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.50 +0.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2036 +2.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001324 +1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 26.3% and daily active addresses falling by 8.2%.

In an exchange that has stirred conversation throughout the crypto community, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz—known by the online moniker “JoelKatz”—recently clarified that the company has no obligation to act in the interests of XRP holders.

Cardano price is drawing attention from analysts, with recent forecasts indicating the potential for a strong upward movement. Crypto analysts Javon Marks and Ali Martinez have identified key resistance levels that could determine ADA price trajectory.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been on a dismissal spree in recent weeks. One by one, basically all high-profile investigations and enforcement actions started under former Chair Gary Gensler have been dismissed.

On Friday, key ecosystem leaders will converge in Washington for the White House Crypto Summit. With barely 48 hours on the clock, there is speculation that the Ripple SEC case will be dismissed before the start of the summit.

Crypto analyst Crypto Pal has shared an ultra-bullish prediction for the XRP price and how it could rally to $10,000 thanks to its inclusion in the crypto Strategic Reserve. Meanwhile, other crypto analysts have given more conservative XRP predictions, predicting that the crypto's price could at least reach triple digits.

Cardano (ADA) has experienced significant volatility, initially surging 80.83% from its February 3 low of $0.6249 to a peak of $1.13 on March 3, driven by President Trump's announcement of a Strategic Crypto Reserve, which included ADA as a key asset.

On Tuesday, a large Solana whale transferred 494,153 SOL—valued at approximately $72 million—to the Coinbase exchange, raising concerns over a potential sell-off.

Solana has experienced a whopping 88% plunge in token growth, according to fresh data provided by Dune Analytics.

With Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) making a come-back, optimism has returned to the crypto market. With investors gaining confidence, attention is shifting towards high-growth initiatives. Among them, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is attracting attention from those looking for something more than market mania.

Cardano is up by nearly 10% in the past 24 hours and currently stands at $0.9569.

XRP's price movement over the past two weeks has been characterized by sharp fluctuations that have kept traders on edge. The token briefly plunged below $2 before staging a rapid recovery that saw it climb as high as $2.8, all within just a few days.

XRP's market cap growth outpaced Ether's by 66% in the past four months. Is the XRP/ETH pair setting up for a triple-digit rally?

The bullish setup hints at a $1 breakout, but sustaining it remains a challenge for ADA.

Because of extreme volatility in the crypto market, investors search for alternative investment opportunities. The value decline of Cardano to around $0.80 has brought insecurity to its holders as Dogecoin (DOGE) owners shift their focus toward this new emerging altcoin.

The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. SEC has kept the crypto world on edge. While the SEC recently dropped cases against major firms like Coinbase and Kraken, many wonder if Ripple could be next.

Cardano (ADA) has been testing a pivotal price range, fueling optimism that it could soon reclaim the $1.5 mark. Despite the broader cryptocurrency market facing bearish pressure, ADA has demonstrated resilience, showing signs of strength as whales heavily accumulate the token.

The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) has launched to improve crypto literacy and promote responsible adoption in the U.S., backed by a $50 million grant from Ripple. The organization will provide educational resources and real-world examples to help users better understand digital assets and their applications. The post National Cryptocurrency Association Launches with $50M Grant from Ripple appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP price is up today ahead of the first White House Crypto Summit, and holding a key support level could see the altcoin rally toward $5.85.

Bitcoin struggles to overcome $90,000 as bears attempt to hold the level as resistance, but BTC and altcoin charts suggest the upside is the most likely path that prices will take.

The blockchain firm still faces legal action in appellate court from the SEC as its CEO plans to attend a crypto summit at the White House on March 7.

Check out why XRP might record additional gains in the short term.

Ripple News: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has announced that the company will provide a $50 million grant to the newly launched National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA). The non-profit organization aims to enhance crypto literacy and promote safe adoption across the United States.

Crypto prices have made solid gains today, March 5, 2025. The total crypto market cap is back above $3 trillion and Bitcoin reclaimed $90,000 briefly before retreating to around $89,000.

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