Enterprise blockchain company Ripple has minted an additional 600,000 RLUSD tokens, according to the most recent update provided by the Ripple Stablecoin Tracker account on the X social media network.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Friday, with Bitcoin prices racing towards reclaiming the $100,000 mark again despite record ETF outflows on Thursday. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $98,729.85 +1.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,623.43 +4.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $216.94 +4.8% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.47 +3.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3771 +11.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002406 +5.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 20.3% and daily active addresses falling by 0.01%.

XRP price is on the brink of breaking a pattern with a 100% bullish outcome, which will potentially take its value to $5.

XRP supporter and crypto lawyer John Deaton is warning investors about scammers within the burgeoning digital assets industry. In a new lengthy thread on the social media platform X, Deaton says that bad actors are targeting crypto exchange accounts and private wallets with sophisticated scams.

Bitcoin price looks on track to reclaim the $100,000 level. Are altcoins set to follow?

Ripple's XRP has been on a solid upward trajectory, gaining more than seven percent recently and reaching $2.42. This marks a significant recovery after breaking through key resistance levels that had been in place since 2021.

XRP has been making significant strides in the market as it recovers from recent setbacks, with its open interest (OI) surging by 19%, crossing the $2 billion mark, and its trading volume reaching an 11-day high. This surge in market activity coincides with XRP's recent price rebound, which has seen the altcoin rise by 11% over the past 24 hours, pushing its price to $2.40.

The digital asset XRP has reclaimed its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, displacing the stablecoin tether (USDT). XRP Surpasses USDT's Market Cap in 2025's Early Rally As of Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, XRP has climbed back to third place in valuation, trailing only bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH). At 11 a.m.

As the cryptocurrency market grows, so do the tactics of scammers aiming to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Pro XRP lawyer John Deaton has issued a stern warning about evolving crypto scams.

XRP's market cap has surged to $141 billion, once again overtaking USDT and regaining the third spot in cryptocurrency rankings. This growth is driven by increased whale activity, Ripple's release of 500 million XRP from escrow, and substantial trading volumes on South Korea's Upbit exchange, indicating rising investor interest. The post XRP Surpasses USDT Securing Third Place with a $141B Market Cap appeared first on Cryptonews.

The head of Ripple's business interests in the Middle East & Africa, Reece Merrick, region shared a positive balance on the company's effort to expand its footprint and increase adoption of blockchain technology, stablecoins, and XRP in the continent.

Ripple's XRP could hit $5.85 despite its volatile performance. Last week the crypto hit a peak of $2.87, sparking optimism among analysts.

It's the first few days of another year, and as usual, investors want to know what cryptos are whales buying. True to form, crypto whales, known for their ability to influence the market significantly — are already making strategic moves that could set the tone for 2025.

XRP users and, by extension, the broader cryptocurrency community have been reminded to apply caution online. John Deaton, crypto lawyer and XRP enthusiast, issued a warning in an X post about the increasing sophistication of scams by malicious actors.

XRP has reclaimed its spot as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap and trails just Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to data from crypto.news, XRP's market cap is nearing the $140 billion threshold.

The cryptocurrency market is on fire as the race for altcoin ETFs heats up, especially with Gary Gensler stepping down as SEC Chair on January 20, 2025.

XRP, the cryptocurrency developed by Ripple Labs, has been on an impressive recovery path to start 2025, crossing the $2.4 mark and hitting $2.45 amid an 11% weekly gain. Despite this positive momentum, market analysts are cautious and warn that XRP's price movements are not yet conclusive.

In today's video (January 3rd), covering the most important crypto news from the last 24 hours: XRP Jumps 12%: XRP's price hits $2.40, driven by network volume growth and optimistic forecasts for future increases. Bitcoin ETF Sales: BlackRock's spot ETF sees $332M in outflows, but the market absorbs the impact, and BTC price rises by 1%.

XRP is rising again with stronger indicators and higher trading volumes, suggesting a potential bullish trend.

Whale-driven XRP rally has stirred bullish hopes, but historical patterns may give us a warning.

XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, has kicked off 2025 with significant momentum. As of early January, the cryptocurrency has surged in value, leading many to wonder whether the rally will continue throughout the year.

XRP, Ripple Labs' native token, appears to be leading and outperforming major assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL), not only in terms of price rallies but also in trading volume.

XRP previously overtook USDT on Dec. 1 when it climbed past both Solana and Tether's stablecoin.

Billionaire Elon Musk and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse have joined forces in opposing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), intensifying scrutiny on Ripple's ongoing legal battle with the agency and its broader implications for the crypto industry.

The launch of Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on Dec. 17 is yet to spark a significant rally for the price of XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). What Happened: The stablecoin received the green light from New York regulators in December and represents a significant evolution in Ripple's ecosystem.

The Polymarket poll, which launched just four days ago, has seen aggressive betting on the Ripple XRP's ETF approval, with a notable 20% uptick in odds within the past 24 hours.

In January 2025, Ripple's XRP appears set for a significant rise, according to crypto data. Since the beginning of the year, XRP has already increased by 7%, extending its rally that started during the New Year celebrations.

Ripple, the San Francisco-based blockchain behemoth, which operates the currently third largest cryptocurrency XRP, has issued a tweet that highlights the recent official release of the company's new product RLUSD and shares details of it, as well as access to the whitepaper.

Newer trends suggest a 100% chance of XRP ETF approval by the end of Q1 2025, driven by pro-crypto changes under new SEC leadership led by Paul Atkins.

Cardano ($ADA) is up more than 10% on Friday, while Ripple ($XRP) continues to ride high at $2.40. Should you be buying them?

Ripple (XRP) price has been consolidating for four weeks since hitting 2024 high of $2.90 on December 3. But this retracement and rangebound movement is reminiscent of the 2017 consolidation.

Ripple Labs' XRP has experienced an impressive rally driven by whales hoarding more coins and increased trader activity. The past 48 hours saw an incredible 13% increase in XRP price, which takes the 7-day increase to 29%.

Bitcoin is back above $96,000, recovering from its December 31 drop to support at $92,000. Crypto markets are recovering from a correction and altcoins have started their recovery, as anticipation for pro-crypto regulation and policy in the U.S. brews in 2025.

Over the last 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has seen a slight dip of around $30 billion and while most digital assets have mostly traded sideways on that period, XRP saw a rise of little over 1%, further consolidating its position as the third-largest digital asset.

The cryptocurrency market had a spectacular 2024, with the cumulative value of all coins and tokens in circulation hitting a record high of $3.9 trillion in December.

The price of XRP increased by over 1.6% in the last 24 hours to trade at $2.42. It has now overtaken Tether's USDT to secure the third spot in the crypto rankings by market capitalization.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum's rally was cut short in December when sellers quickly returned as soon as the price moved above $4,000.

With a solid breakout to start in 2025, XRP is garnering attention from the cryptocurrency market and making headlines. Given the overall state of the market, the asset's price has risen to $2.18, surpassing significant resistance levels.

XRP News: The recent global shifting focus toward digital assets has once again fueled a rally in the broader digital assets space. Amid this, Ripple's native crypto emerged as a top player, with a flurry of developments backing the positive outlook for the crypto.

Ripple's XRP is currently up by more than seven percent and is trading at $2.42. The XRP price has been consolidating above the $1.96 mark, a key resistance level from 2021. This price point formed in April and May 2021, and it was recently broken in early December 2024.

XRP has been making waves in the cryptocurrency market, showing impressive gains and capturing the attention of financial experts. Following a notable rebound from below the $2 mark, XRP is currently trading at $2.39, a 12% rise in just the past 24 hours.

Crypto prices today show bullish momentum, with Bitcoin (BTC) reclaiming the $97,000 mark. The top 20 coins by market cap traded in the green, showing positive trends across the board.

With the arrival of the new year, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant rebound, as the leading 100 cryptocurrencies, headed by Bitcoin (BTC), show increases and positive trends. In light of this revival, crypto expert Miles Deutscher has revealed his forecasts for 2025, providing perspectives on the upcoming paths of key cryptocurrencies and market tendencies.

SEC vs. Ripple Appeal Looms: XRP gains 3% as optimism builds for pro-crypto SEC leadership in 2025. Could XRP rally past $3?

XRP is off to a great start in 2025 showing a strong comeback as it advances toward its next possible milestone. The price performance of XRP indicates that it is gaining momentum for a bigger move after breaking through the descending wedge pattern and rising back above the $2.18 support level.

XRP price rises nearly 15% to $2.44, reclaiming third position in cryptocurrency rankings as whale activity and institutional interest drive market momentum.

Ripple's Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, Reece Merrick, has outlined key areas of focus for the region, emphasizing the ongoing transformation of the financial ecosystem. Merrick highlighted several trends shaping crypto in 2025, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Bitcoin is being outshined by its scrappier rivals. Today, its price climbed 2.9%, reaching a high of $97,526.