A Solana whale who invested in 2021 is now sitting on more than $153 million in profit.

Ripples Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has issued an urgent warning to XRP Ledger (XRPL) developers about malicious code in recent versions of the popular JavaScript library xrpl.js. The compromised versions, distributed via NPM, could steal private keys by sending them to an unknown domain.

XRP is once again preparing for a crucial technical confrontation as it gets closer to the 26-day Exponential Moving Average, a significant resistance level. Following its recent recovery from local lows around $1.96, XRP has been rising steadily and is currently trading at about $2.10, as it looks to muster the strength to exit the descending wedge pattern that has been limiting its movement for months.

XRP dips slightly, but market sentiment remains upbeat with a $2.76T global crypto market cap.

Ethereum (ETH) is under pressure as it attempts to recover from one of its worst-performing years among major cryptocurrencies, down nearly 50% in 2025. Despite signs of improving momentum, with RSI climbing and EMA lines hinting at a potential breakout, ETH continues to lag behind competitors like Solana in multiple metrics.

Ripple-affiliated cryptocurrency XRP has once again been labeled an unregistered security, this time in a lawsuit filed against Coinbase by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield. The case, which includes multiple other tokens, reignites concerns over the regulatory treatment of digital assets in the U.S., despite prior legal clarity on XRP.

Ethereum (ETH) has entered a key historical buy zone, according to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, who highlights that ETH is currently trading below the lower MVRV Price Banda metric historically linked with strong buying opportunities. This suggests ETH may be undervalued, making it an attractive option for long-term investors.

XRP has confirmed a bullish trend, trading within a 3.4% range between $2.039 and $2.143 during the analyzed period. A key support level has been established at $2.06, where buyers have consistently entered the market, signaling strong demand at this price point.

Jay Clayton, Trump's next pick for the SDNY's US Attorney, originally filed the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple. Clayton promised to end crypto crackdowns at the SDNY but personally started one of the most notorious incidents.

BTC briefly decoupled from the U.S. stocks amid Fed-Trump tension. Paul Atkins was sworn in as the 34th SEC chairman.

Renewed interest in XRP has hinted at a potential market reversal from a multi-week correction. XRP price must consistently close above $2.23 in the coming days to validate a fresh bullish wave. Ripple Labs's XRP gained more than 6 percent in the past 24 hours to trade at about $2.

Ethereum‘s price continues to display notable weakness and volatility, recording bearish monthly performances in the past few months. Despite the prolonged waning price movements, the network has experienced an uptick in activity, with investors significantly flocking to the blockchain.

Ethereum is trading at key levels as price action consolidates above the $1,500 mark. After weeks of high volatility and macro-driven selling pressure, ETH is showing signs of stability — and analysts are watching closely.

As prominent market figures have observed, the rise in institutional demand for Ripple's XRP, the 4th most valuable cryptocurrency by market cap, could catalyze a much-needed XRP price rally.

Ripple has identified a critical supply chain attack on the XRP Ledger. This vulnerability doesn't impact the entire Ledger, only DeFi wallets using the official xrpl.js package from NPM (Node Package Manager).

XRP's $15B lead could be a huge shift in market dynamics.

Software security firm Aikodo has alerted XRP Ledger developers to a vulnerability in the XRPL software development kit (SDK) that allows hackers to steal private keys. The developer-focused firm said the vulnerability was in XRPL versions 4.2.1 – 4.2.4.

The XRP Ledger Foundation has identified a “serious vulnerability” in the official JavaScript library used for interacting with the XRP Ledger blockchain network, the nonprofit said.On April 22, blockchain security specialist Aikido said in a blog post that XRP Ledger's open-source JavaScript library was “compromised by sophisticated attackers who put in a backdoor to steal cryptocurrency private keys and gain access to cryptocurrency wallets.” The JavaScript library includes programs enabling developers to interact with the XRP Ledger and is distinct from the blockchain network itself.

Ethereum approaches its MVRV buy zone as whale activity and exchange outflows point to accumulation.

Etheruem price retraced below the $1,700 mark on Tuesday, April 22, as bulls struggled to contain an initial 3% rally. Galaxy Digital pivots to Solana amid Ethereum headwinds Galaxy Digital has exchanged roughly $106 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) for Solana (SOL), according to blockchain data analytics platform, Lookonchain.

Crypto analyst 589Bull has asserted that the “XRP is dead” narrative is a lie. The analyst went further to reveal the truth and explain why market participants should be bullish on the altcoin, despite the current price action.

XRP has recently defended a key value area low after printing a swing failure pattern, hinting at a potential rotation toward higher levels. While the setup looks promising, volume confirmation will be essential to sustain the move.

Ethereum has responded to a critical daily support level with a strong bounce, offering a glimmer of hope for bulls.

Ripple (XRP) price consolidated above $2.15 on Tuesday April 22, as the broader crypto market rallies in response to sell-offs in USD denominated assets. With Ripple's legal battle with the SEC nearing resolution and multiple ecosystem upgrades in the pipeline, analysts now suggest that holding XRP might be a smarter play than selling.

Ethereum whales are positioning for downside as retail activity and on-chain demand remain steady.

Bitcoin is up big Tuesday, nearing $92,000—but major altcoins like Dogecoin, Solana, and Ethereum are showing even larger gains.

On-chain data shows whales have been accumulating Ether relentlessly in the last few days. ETH price has to consistently close above $1,687 in the coming days to invalidate the multi-week correction. Ethereum has continued to bleed to Solana, and the trend is likely to continue in the coming months.

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) is trading 2.85% higher at $142.17 on Tuesday, extending its recent streak of gains and continuing to outpace much of the broader crypto market. The token is now up 7.15% over the past week and 6.5% over the past month as institutional flows and retail speculation converge to drive momentum.

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is trading marginally higher Tuesday, up 0.05% to $2.10. While the token has slipped 2.75% over the last seven days and 12.21% over the past month, investor interest appears to be stabilizing—especially among institutions betting on XRP's relative strength against Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

XRP has hit one key milestone after another in 2025, while Bitcoin disappointed users awaiting a massive rally in 2025. With the SEC vs.

Aikido Security disclosed a vulnerability in the XRP Ledger's (XRPL) official JavaScript SDK, revealing that multiple compromised versions of the XRPL Node Package Manager (NPM) package were published to the registry starting April 21. The affected versions, v4.2.1 through v4.2.4 and v2.14.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Tuesday, with Bitcoin reclaiming $91,000 on the back of the strongest institutional ETF inflows since January. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $91,549.61 +5.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,704.37 +8.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $144.88 +7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.16 +4.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1723 +9.8% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001325 +7.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 80.2% and daily active addresses growing by 19.3%.

The issue was discovered by Aikido Security, which noted the vulnerability could lead to a “potentially catastrophic” supply chain attack.

With a price of $2.155 to $2.163 over the last hour, a market cap of $124 billion, and a global trade volume of $2.29 billion, XRP is moving within a narrow 24-hour intraday range of $2.07 to $2.13.

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up 4% on the day, sparking renewed bullish sentiment among traders, who call it the “safest bet of the cycle.” Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.16 $126.2 billion +4.3% +2.2% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $91,520.52 $1.81 trillion +5.5% +8.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,703.13 $205.7 billion +8.1% +5.5% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Javon Marks says XRP could still deliver a 50x return, pointing to a potential $111 target, based on prior-cycle behavior.

More than 70 Crypto ETF applications—from XRP and Solana to Dogecoin derivatives—have been lodged with the SEC in 2025, Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas has noted. The wave has followed renewed Bitcoin ETF inflows and suggests that US institutions have sought diversified, regulated exposure to altcoins. The post SEC Slammed With 70+ Crypto ETF Filings as XRP, Solana Lead Altcoin Charge appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto ecosystem is in the spotlight as the price of Bitcoin has fueled an unusual bullish shift for assets like Ripple Labs-linked XRP. With the broad-based rebound, XRP surprisingly saw its liquidation imbalance fade over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin is back in the spotlight as it surges to a new seven-week high of $91,000. After struggling near $74,400 just a few weeks ago, the world's largest cryptocurrency has bounced back with an impressive 22% gain.

Solana is gaining strength against Ethereum as adoption soars.

XRP has been consolidating over the last few days, managing to stay above the $2 mark. However, after validating a four-month-long downtrend earlier this month, the altcoin is struggling to sustain its current position.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

David Schwartz, chief technology officer at Ripple, has taken to social media to warn about malicious code in the most recent versions of the library for XRPL developers that could steal private keys.

The cryptocurrency market continued its strong momentum on Tuesday. Bitcoin has surged to a two-week high, breaching the $91,000 level amid a sharp bout of upward momentum. The rally marks a notable turnaround for the cryptocurrency, which had struggled with volatility in recent weeks but now appears to be staging a decisive advance.

The long‑running stalemate in the XRP price action may be entering its decisive phase, according to market technician CasiTrades (@CasiTrades). In a chart update shared on X, the analyst stresses that “XRP's setup has not changed – but the clock is ticking,” underscoring that the token remains confined to the same structural range that has contained it since early April.

The SEC is set to review 72 crypto ETFs, including those tracking SOL, XRP, and DOGE.

TL;DR Large investors (whales) are actively accumulating XRP, a pattern that has historically preceded major price surges. The amount of XRP held on exchanges has dropped by 10% in the past month, indicating that investors are moving their tokens into long-term storage. With a current price of $2.18, a 24-hour gain of +2.

The Ethereum price chart shows that it could hit the $3,250 level, even though the cryptocurrency has not been performing well recently in relation to Bitcoin and other assets. This technical setup appears as on-chain data shows that big-time investors are buying more.

The Ripple price staged a strong rally on Tuesday, crossing a crucial resistance level as whale accumulation accelerated and Bitcoin soared past $90,000.