A new semi-permissionless privacy tool, Privacy Pools, has launched on Ethereum, allowing users to transact privately while proving their funds aren't linked to illicit activities.The privacy tool, launched by Ethereum builders 0xbow.io on March 31, earned support from the likes of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, who not only backed the privacy project but made one of the first deposits on the platform. 0xbow.io said that it implements “Association Sets” to batch transactions into the anonymous Privacy Pools and that a screening test is conducted to ensure that those transactions aren't linked to illicit actors, such as hackers, phishers and scammers.

Peersyst Technology has officially launched the testnet for its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible sidechain on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), marking a major step toward expanding decentralized finance (DeFi) within the XRP ecosystem. Developed in collaboration with RippleX, blockchain interoperability platform Axelar Network, and blockchain science firm Common Prefix, the sidechain aims to combine XRPLs speed and low fees with Ethereums smart contract capabilities.

Shiba Inu has formally broken through one of its most important annual support levels, raising the possibility that its protracted decline will continue. After weeks of pressure, the asset is currently trading below the $0.00001230 level, a crucial historical support zone that has remained stable since the middle of 2023.

Market sentiment could be extremely bearish for ETH as new market criteria surface.

A closely followed crypto strategist is warning that top memecoin Dogecoin (DOGE) is at risk of heading to much lower levels amid the marketwide correction. Pseudonymous analyst Cheds tells his 353,200 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks DOGE could witness a 33% corrective move if it loses a key support area.

After falling 1.1% in 24 hours, ETH now trades just above $1,800, facing pressure from competing platforms. Analysts warn that if support at $1,500 fails, ETH could drop to $1,200, a potential buy zone. The post Will ETH Hit Rock Bottom at $1,200? Analyst Reveals His Buy Zone Strategy appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto asset manager and research firm CoinShares says institutional investors poured millions of dollars into altcoin digital asset investment products last week. In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, CoinShares says crypto products enjoyed inflows last week after record-setting levels of outflows.

The past 24 hours have been challenging for XRP holders. A sharp 5.8% decline in price has brought the asset close to testing critical support around $2, with selling pressure currently dominating XRP's trading volume.

XRP has traded sideways in recent weeks, with selling pressure testing its $1.80 support. Traders now assess whether a breakout above $3.50 could confirm a bullish pennant or if downside risks remain. The post Will XRP Finally Break Out of This Range? Key Levels Every Trader Needs to Watch appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a new framework for Layer-2 (L2) rollup security that could bring faster finality and stronger trust guarantees to Ethereum's scaling ecosystem.

The world's second-largest digital asset, Ethereum (ETH), struggles to keep up with Bitcoin. Market data shows that the ETH/BTC ratio has dropped to its lowest level in five years.

Ethereum price consolidated within a narrow 2% range between $1,750 and $1,820 in late March, but an upcoming liquidity event could trigger further downside in April 2025. With FTX set to begin creditor repayments on May 30, Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) traders are preparing for potential market turbulence.

A quant has revealed how Ethereum (ETH) saw a death cross in this indicator shortly before bearish momentum took the asset in full force. Ethereum Formed A Death Cross In Funding Rates Earlier In a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, an analyst has shared a chart for the Funding Rates of Ethereum.

XRP has experienced a significant downturn in recent price action, with its value dropping nearly 15% over the past seven days as bears maintain control of the market. The coin's technical indicators are showing mixed signals, with the RSI rebounding from oversold territory while Ichimoku Cloud patterns continue to paint a predominantly bearish picture.

Blockchain development firm Peersyst Technology has announced that a testnet version of an Ethereum-compatible sidechain for the XRP Ledger is now officially live.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading in a tight sideways range on Monday as markets expect the impact of tariff announcements on Wednesday. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $83,316 +0.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,841 +0.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $125.81 -0.5% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.12 -1.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1674 -1.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.0000125 -0.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 10.39%.

Bitcoin (BTC) fell 4.29% last week, but the bulls started a recovery by pushing the price back above $83,500 on March 31. However, traders are likely to remain on edge until April 2, when new US trade tariffs are set to kick in.

Comparing current price action with past performances, Ethereum, the second-largest crypto asset, seems to have witnessed its worst-ever first quarter as it draws closer to its end. However, many investors are expressing interest in ETH's prospects again, purchasing the asset in huge chunks.

On March 19, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the company had been cleared by the US Securities and Exchange Commission regarding an alleged $1.3 billion unregistered securities offering. Following the news, XRP (XRP) surged to $2.59, but the gains gradually faded as the cryptocurrency experienced a 22% correction, dropping to $2.02 by March 31.Investors worry that a deeper price correction is imminent, as XRP is trading 39% below its all-time high of $3.40 from Jan. 16.

In a market where attention often gravitates toward hype cycles and meme-driven narratives, some investors are moving differently. Specifically, a number of Ethereum (ETH) whales—wallets holding large quantities of ETH—have begun turning their focus toward a lesser-known but steadily growing DeFi project: Mutuum Finance (MUTM).

An analyst has pointed out how XRP and three other altcoins look like they share a similar technical analysis (TA) fate. Here's what could be in store for these assets.

Once-prominent NFT marketplace X2Y2's first chapter is ending after three years—and its second will involve the crossover of AI and crypto.

XPR's market capitalization has fallen to around $121 billion, thus steering away from crypto's top 3 club.

XRP, one of the leading altcoins, has sharply dropped below the $2.1 mark, now trading at $2.09, following a low of $2.08 earlier today. This 4.5% decline makes XRP the worst-performing altcoin in the top 10 over the last 24 hours.

In a recent tweet, Vet, an XRPL dUNL validator, highlighted Ripple USD stablecoin RLUSD's lead over other stablecoins.

As gold soared 20% in Q1, Ethereum collapsed 45%, its worst quarter ever. All eyes are on April 2 for a potential market shift.

The Ripple community is buzzing with mixed emotions as XRP faces both legal progress and market challenges. Ripple's long-standing battle with the U.S. SEC is nearing its final stages, with a resolution expected within the next 60 days. This legal milestone has reignited hopes for an XRP ETF approval, boosting market confidence.

Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs has predicted that the US Federal Reserve will trim interest rates three times this year, which could bode well for Bitcoin and altcoins. Amid this forecast, below are the top 4 altcoins to buy to enjoy significant returns.

Though its path in 2025 is yet unknown, Ethereum has been a prominent player in the crypto scene. As of March 19th, 2025, it is at $1,923, down 27% from last month. Standard Chartered has also lowered its Ethereum 2025 target from $10,000 to $4,000, causing many economists to rethink their assumptions.

History suggests strong buy-the-dip opportunity - Will Ripple's market structure confirm?

The crypto market started the week in the red as its recent downtrend continued, thanks to growing investor anxiety ahead of Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” tariffs. As a result, the crypto market cap declined further, dropping almost 2% to $2.65 trillion.

Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Ethereum (ETH) have maintained their spots at the forefront of Blockchain technologies, attracting both retail investors and institutional capital. Whales—crypto investors holding significant portions of specific cryptocurrencies—have cherished these networks for quite some time because of their scalability, smart contracting, and prolific developer backbone.

Despite the highly bullish expectations – and the initial reaction that sparked a 549.02% rally – XRP's performance in 2025 has been lackluster.

The long standing legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple reached its apparent conclusion after Brad Garlinghouse announced on March 19 that the agency would ‘drop the case', causing an immediate surge in XRP's market capitalization.

CoinShares has published a report about inflows and outflows from investment products based on digital assets last week. It has noticed a “positive but cautious investor” pivot after the recent Bitcoin price falls, which drove Bitcoin-based exchange-traded products (ETPs) to the lowest level since the recent record of more than $110 billion that took place right after the U.S. presidential election in November.

The Ethereum price has finally broken out of a months-long consolidation pattern, signaling the possible start of a significant bullish move. The recent breakout of an Ascending Triangle formation suggests that ETH is set for more gains, with a crypto analyst suggesting a price target of $7,800 in the coming months.

Data shared by the prominent blockchain sleuth Whale Alert, which monitors large cryptocurrency movements, has spotted a massive transaction, carrying almost $90 million worth of the Ripple-affiliated XRP token. The transfer was spotted almost three hours ago.

XRP is currently priced at $2.08, with a market capitalization of $121 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $4.08 billion. The cryptocurrency has fluctuated narrowly between $2.04 and $2.17 over the past day, remaining 38.7% below its all-time high of $3.40.

Versan Aljarrah, CEO of Black Swan Capitalist, has stirred controversy on platform X by claiming that global financial institutions set XRP's price long ago.

Ethereum price plummeted over 50% in 2025, leaving investors in panic mode. As ETH hovers dangerously near critical support at $1,800, crypto analysts warn of a potential further crash to lower levels.

XRP's Drop: Ripple's Crypto Becomes the Weakest in the Top 10. A Comprehensive Analysis of a Descent into Hell that Worries Traders.

Nearly 74% of Ethereum holders are in the red—what's keeping ETH stuck, and can it break free?

As the crypto market enters Q2 2025, both investors and traders are anticipating a shift from bearish to bullish momentum. This change is essential for altcoins to recover, as many are currently facing challenges in bouncing back.

While ETH remains the second-biggest cryptocurrency, its market capitalization has tumbled under $220 billion.

XRP (XRP) has lost more than 40% since hitting a multi-year high near $3.40 in January, and onchain data suggests the downtrend could deepen in the weeks ahead.“Denial” preceding past 75-90% XRP crashes is back XRP's Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) data from Glassnode suggests the token may be heading for another extended downturn.

The crypto market continued slumping on Monday, with the fear and greed index slipping to 24. Bitcoin price plunged for four days, moving to a low of $82,000, while Ethereum tumbled to $1,800 and Ripple slipped to $1.05.

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