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.
Bitcoin's price is primed for a breakout before the end-of-month FOMC meeting, but it could go either way, says a crypto analyst.
After surging past $90,000 for the first time on November 12, 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading within a broad range between $91,000 and $108,000. However, some analysts remain optimistic that BTC is poised to break out of this range to the upside following what they describe as a ‘final capitulation.
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.
Former Blockstream executive and BTC maxi Samson Mow has posted on social media site X that, thanks to the Japanese yen's horrible performance, it's ‘only a matter of time' before Japan's central bank (BoJ) embraces BTC.
Binance's cumulative spot volume reached $7.23 trillion in 2024 marking 46.59% of the total market share.
In a separate statement, Osprey said that the deal for Bitwise to acquire the Osprey Bitcoin Trust had been scuttled after failing to get the necessary regulatory approvals.
Bitcoin price is attempting a recovery wave above the $93,200 zone. BTC is rising and might face resistance near the $97,500 zone.
Gryphon Digital Mining, a leading player in the Bitcoin mining industry, has made a major move to expand its operations with the acquisition of an $18.7 million industrial site in Southern Alberta, Canada. This deal, signed with Captus Energy, not only strengthens Gryphon's presence in the crypto mining sector but also positions the company to tap into the growing artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) markets.
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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.
Polymarket's odds for a strategic Bitcoin reserve are climbing higher and higher.
The project said it was 'making routine movements of our crypto holdings as part of regular treasury management.'
Bitcoin's volatile price movements over the past 24 hours have caught the attention of both traders and analysts. After a dramatic decline from just under $96,000 to below the $90,000 level, many Bitcoin holders were left questioning the asset's direction.
Two startups are joining forces to introduce a solution to verify total value locked (TVL) claims by Bitcoin decentralized finance (Bitcoin defi) projects.
As inflation and Fed policy take center stage, institutional flows and macro conditions could shape Bitcoin's path to $200,000, analysts say.
Bitcoin's pullback to $90,000 caused quite a stir in the market. Although its recovery to above $96,000 on Jan. 14 offered some relief, many on-chain indicators revealed underlying stress in market health.
Anthony Pompliano, a prominent Bitcoin advocate and investor, has proposed three strategic measures for President-elect Donald Trump to accelerate Bitcoin adoption in the United States. In a video, Pompliano outlined actionable steps to position Trump as a leader in the digital currency revolution.
Dennis Porter's update signals SAF's ongoing work to secure Bitcoin's place in U.S. policy.
Bitcoin appears to be gaining traction among a specific segment of the market.
A Bitcoin whale has recently experienced a major financial setback, losing $13 million due to the volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market. The incident, which took place over the past week, sheds light on the challenges faced by large-scale investors in navigating market fluctuations that can occur rapidly and without warning.
Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed a sharp decline below $90,000 yesterday, sparking concerns about its near-term stability. However, the cryptocurrency has since rebounded, trading back above $96,000 at the time of writing.
Education company Genius Group's $33M rights offering approval signals major Bitcoin investment plans, aiming to boost reserves from $35M to $86M.
Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, has been a long-time advocate for Bitcoin, and he believes the cryptocurrency could become one of the best-performing assets in 2025. However, according to Lee, there's a crucial phase the digital asset must go through before it can reach its full potential—and it involves a possible price dip.
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.
Bitcoin has regained significant ground after briefly dropping to its lowest level of 2025, dipping just below $90,000 on January 13. The leading cryptocurrency has since surged back, crossing the $95,000 threshold during Asian trading on January 14, signaling renewed optimism among investors.
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.
Bitcoin (BTC) is currently under pressure from macro risks and any retracement below $90,000 presents a “medium-term” buying opportunity, according to Standard Chartered head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick. In a Jan. 14 research note, Kendrick emphasized the value of strategic accumulation despite ongoing market turbulence.
Bitcoin's strong start to 2025 has lost momentum in recent days, as the cryptocurrency hit its lowest point this year on Thursday, falling to $91,785. This marks a significant drop from its recent high of $102,733 and is more than 15% below its all-time record of $108,315, achieved just a month ago in mid-December.
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.
Samara Cohen, BlackRock ETF and Index investments business chief investment officer, and Mike Akins, ETF Action founding partner, join CNBC's Bob Pisani to discuss their 2025 outlook for bitcoin, including the regulatory landscape under the incoming Trump administration, Bitcoin's price action and the expected inflows for the year.
Analysts from JPMorgan are very bullish on altcoin ETFs in 2025, claiming that XRP and Solana ETFs could attract $14 billion in inflows.
Samara Cohen, BlackRock ETF and Index investments business chief investment officer, and Mike Akins, ETF Action founding partner, join CNBC's Bob Pisani to discuss spot bitcoin ETFs' successful first year, the investors driving the growth, and the products that led the run higher.
Bitwise chief investment officer Matthew Hougan believes that companies adding Bitcoin (BTC) to their balance sheets are no longer an anomaly but a burgeoning megatrend that could transform the crypto market this year. In a recent memo to clients, Hougan highlighted that MicroStrategy has been making the headlines with its aggressive BTC accumulation strategy.
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.
Italy's largest banking group, Intesa Sanpaolo, has made a groundbreaking move by acquiring 11 Bitcoin (BTC), worth approximately €1 million. This marks the first time a major Italian bank has gained direct exposure to cryptocurrency, solidifying the nation's evolving stance on digital assets.
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.
Bitcoin swiftly recovered from its Monday low of $89,000 after some investment banks scaled back expectations for Fed rate cuts. Has BTC's price weakness run its course, or is there more to come?
Crypto analyst MadWhale has revealed where the Bitcoin price could be headed next, having correctly predicted the BTC crash to $89,000. The analyst also explained why the flagship crypto's current outlook is bullish, which could lead to further gains.
Famed investor and Bitcoin advocate Anthony Pompliano has offered three pieces of advice to President-elect Donald Trump to help him become the “first Bitcoin president.
Bitcoin mining reached significant milestones in 2024, according to the latest industry update from H.C. Wainwright analysts Mike Colonnese and Dylan Scales.
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.