Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has revealed that 75% of the company's open job offers are in the U.S.

"This is even more personal after Gensler's SEC effectively froze our business opportunities here at home for years," the CEO wrote.

The year 2024 has been marked by a spectacular rise in the value of cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin reaching an historic peak of $108,135. However, this meteoric growth has also led to a troubling increase in kidnappings and extortions targeting crypto traders and investors.

XRP has recently seen price fluctuations around the $2.40 mark, indicating a tug-of-war between bullish and bearish forces. Despite a significant $40 million outflow from XRP's spot market in the past two days, traders remain optimistic, betting on a continued rally.

According to an operations and production update from MARA Holdings, a publicly traded bitcoin mining company, the firm has extended 7,377 BTC in loans to third parties to achieve a modest yield.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has highlighted the positive impact that Donald Trump's victory has had on Ripple's business. Garlinghouse also referenced the “Trump bull market,” which undoubtedly provides a bullish outlook for coins like XRP.

Bitcoin continued rising in price over the weekend, reaching a high of $98,300 after finding crucial support at $91,405. The largest crypto by market cap has risen for six consecutive days, coinciding with ongoing demand and supply dynamics.

According to data from the SaylorTracker website, MicroStrategy currently holds 446,400 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $43.7 billion.

Metaplanet, Japan's rising crypto leader and the 15th-ranked corporate Bitcoin holder globally, has unveiled plans to expand its Bitcoin treasury.

As the new trading week approaches, Bitcoin investors are closely watching for signs of volatility, particularly towards the end of the day as the weekly candle close approaches. Bitcoin has spent the weekend consolidating, but this could signal a potential breakout.

Bitcoin miner MARA has lent 7,377 Bitcoin (BTC) to third parties, constituting 16% of its total reserves of 44,893 BTC. The company has confirmed the arrangement in its latest production update describing the loans as part of a strategy to generate yield and manage operating expenses.

John Deaton, a well-known pro-XRP lawyer and advocate for the cryptocurrency industry, has offered to spearhead an investigation into the alleged “Operation Choke Point 2.0,” a supposed initiative aimed at restricting cryptocurrency companies from accessing traditional banking services.

Metaplanet, a Japanese company specializing in bitcoin, recently announced its ambition to acquire 10,000 BTC by 2025. This initiative marks an important step in the company's strategy to strengthen its position as a leader in bitcoin treasury in Asia, placing it in direct competition with MicroStrategy.

XRP is currently trading at $2.37, having declined by 3.7% in the last 24 hours. Its market capitalization stands at $136 billion, with a daily trading volume of $4.58 billion. The price fluctuated between $2.34 and $2.46 over the past day, and it remains 30.1% below its all-time high of $3.

With a price of $2.37 per coin, XRP is now more of a threat to Ethereum (ETH) than most people think. To surpass Ethereum's market capitalization, XRP would need to reach $4.36, which is an increase of 83.4%.

The BTC ETFs were deep in the red after the FOMC meeting but the trend reversed on Friday.

The first weekend of 2025 has been a whirlwind in the world of finance, with cryptocurrencies making significant strides. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is inching closer to the $100,000 mark, while Dogecoin has seen a surge, possibly due to Elon Musk's influence.

Bitcoin has faced significant selling pressure above the $100K mark, leaving the market leader struggling to regain momentum. After a stellar rally, BTC is now testing its ability to push past critical resistance, as traders and investors remain cautious about its short-term trajectory.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition of Latam Insights, El Salvador showcases its bitcoin experience before China, and Binance becomes the first securities-enhanced crypto exchange in Brazil.

As 2025's start gets underway, Michael Saylor, executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy, has revealed the key thing he's thinking of.

Like a cut breath, Bitcoin hesitates below $100,000. Fewer sales, more waiting: where is it going?

Operation ChokePoint, a government initiative to reduce certain businesses' access to banking services, is getting renewed attention. The initiative, launched in 2013, aims to restrict traditional banking's access to the crypto industry.

China's central bank may be mere days away from cutting interest rates after its most recent meeting on Friday. BitMEX crypto exchange founder Arthur Hayes predicts a big rally ahead for Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy founder Saylor has supported the idea of burning Bitcoin keys upon a holder's death, saying that the concept is a gift to the entire Bitcoin community.

A leak has revealed Elon Musk's X could be about to "imminently" launch a bitcoin and crypto game-changer

Businessman and author of ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki has predicted a colossal market crash and advised investing in gold, silver, and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), criticizing the financial authorities for their money printing policies. What Happened: On Saturday, Kiyosaki took X to express his views on the current economic situation.

Michael Saylor, the outspoken Bitcoin advocate and CEO of MicroStrategy, met with Eric Trump, the son of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The two prominent figures were seen together at Mar-a-Lago, with Saylor sharing a photo of their meeting and noting, “Bitcoin is on the menu at Mar-a-Lago.

Bitcoin has seen a significant surge, rising from local lows of $92,000 to a recent peak of $98,950. This strong move has reignited enthusiasm among investors and analysts, who are closely watching for the next major price action in the market leader.

Japan's Bitcoin proxy company Metaplanet wants to increase its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC by 2025. The company's CEO, Simon Gerovich, disclosed this on X while highlighting the company's target for the new year.

Bitcoin has continued to receive substantial support around the $90K level, sparking a slight recovery. However, the prevailing bullish momentum appears insufficient to trigger a fresh rally toward a new all-time high, suggesting the likelihood of consolidation within this area in the short term.

David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO, says that airdrops in the cryptocurrency space, especially the tax consequences, could be tricky for recipients. He addressed the concerns of the XRP community and gave an honest review of how reward systems are usually set up.

Bitcoin reached a historic milestone in 2024. In just one year, $19 trillion flowed through its network, an absolute record that marks the end of two years of declining transaction volumes.

XRP price fell as low as $2.30 on Sunday, January 5, down 7% within the 24-hour timeframe. Recent trading data shows that XRP is witnessing intense sell-side pressure.

Ripple's consolidation within the $2-$3 range reflects a period of indecision in the market, with a breakout above $3 paving the way for a sustained bullish trend. Its next significant trend depends on the potential direction toward which the range would break out.

XRP rises 10.2% this week amid optimism around the Ripple-SEC case. Explore XRP price analysis, key resistance at $2.50, and potential regulatory shifts. The post XRP Up 10.2% This Week: Price Analysis appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP has continued to gain steam in South Korea, leaving Bitcoin and Dogecoin behind. The token's performance did not start in the new year, bringing its momentum from last year, when it became the go-to option for South Koreans.

Trump's re-election boosts Bitcoin optimism. Learn how regulatory shifts, spot ETFs, and technical momentum are shaping BTC's journey to $100,000. The post Markets Await Trump Return to White House: What to Expect From Bitcoin Price? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at Ripple, has opined that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) tried to send "shockwaves" throughout various banks with its intimidating letters.

Bitcoin (BTC) has entered the new year with positive momentum, making headlines as it shows strong signs of bullishness. After months of fluctuations, Bitcoin's price is holding steady above critical support levels, setting a tone of optimism for the crypto community.

After failing to breach the crucial resistance level around $2.48, XRP suffered a serious setback. After strong performance in late 2024, the asset was trying to consolidate its bullish momentum when this rejection occurred.

The cryptocurrency market seemed to be in its recovery phase over the past week, with most large-cap assets recording significant gains to close the week. Specifically, the XRP price performance was the cream of the crop, with the altcoin showing strong signs of resurgence.

There's a new pro-crypto US government in Washington. Ripple enjoyed a parabolic rally in December.

Earlier today, the price of Bitcoin reached an intraday high of $98,481 before paring some gains.

XRP, the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market cap, no doubt has kicked off the year 2025 on a strong note, recording a significant surge in transaction volume at 2025's start.

Coinbase has disclosed fresh information about efforts by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to limit banks' participation in cryptocurrency activities.

Several predictions for Bitcoin price in 2025 have emerged since the turn of the year. While many experts expect the premier cryptocurrency to build on its historical price action in 2024, some believe that its value has reached its top in the current cycle.

The price of Bitcoin has shown no significant movement in the past day following a price rebound at the start of January 2025. Currently trading near $98,000, speculation is mounting about whether Bitcoin has exited its correction phase, with high expectations of an impending bull market.

XRP experienced a significant bullish surge in early 2025, with analysts predicting its potential rise in the worst-case scenario to $7 and even as high as $20 by the end of the year. As of now, XRP is priced at $2.41, showing a steady increase of 9.71% over the past week and a 0.69% rise in the last 24 hours.