HashKey Capital has launched Asia's first XRP Tracker Fund, giving professional investors a regulated way to gain exposure to XRP without holding the asset directly. The fund's launch, announced in an Apr.

Tron founder Justin Sun took to X to reveal his bullish stance on Ethereum, while adding that he won't be selling a single ETH from his holdings.

HashKey Capital, the investment arm of cryptocurrency infrastructure developer HashKey Group, has announced the launch of the very first tracker fund for the XRP token in Asia.

Ethereum's dominance in the crypto market has dropped to its lowest level in 5 years, raising questions but also optimism among some analysts. While massive sell-offs continue, several technical indicators suggest a potential entry point for investors looking for a rebound.

On Good Friday, over $2.2 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts expire today.

Ripple's recently acquired Hidden Road has secured a broker-dealer license from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This marks a significant milestone in expanding its prime brokerage services for institutional investors.

American business executive Brad Garlinghouse has now spent a decade at enterprise blockchain company Ripple.

Latest news on XRP Ripple: XRP has found itself in the spotlight again. XRP is currently trading above $2, sparking renewed hope among investors. Analysts are buzzing about the possibility of it becoming the next cryptocurrency to get a spot ETF approval in the U.S., right after Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Against all odds, the crypto market started 2025 in decline, catching investors off guard. Bitcoin and Ether, usually strong performers in the first quarter, recorded their worst historical performances during this period.

Panama City has joined the growing list of global jurisdictions that accepts crypto payments.

Arbitrum launched Converge, a new blockchain-focused on tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) and boosting on-chain finance.

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.120 zone. The price is now consolidating above $2.00 and remains at risk of more losses below $2.00.

So, who's got the ultimate lead?

Ripple will be seeding the initial investment as its anchor investor, according to a release shared exclusively with The Block.

ProShares sets XRP ETF launch date while the SEC vs. Ripple case looms large over investor sentiment and future price action.

Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $1,620 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might attempt to recover above the $1,620 resistance.

As the XRP price approaches key support levels, crypto analysts Casitrades forecast that the cryptocurrency is on the verge of a breakout. A potential surge in price could see XRP targeting levels as high as $6, with the conclusion of Wave 2 of its Elliott Wave pattern signalling a shift toward bullish momentum.

Crypto analyst BarriC has predicted that the XRP price could soon recover and rebound to as high as $3. The analyst also revealed how high the token could reach when the altcoin season begins.

Tron founder Justin Sun is showing off diamond hands as the Ethereum price tries to stage a resurgence. Justin Sun has disclosed his intention not to sell off his ETH holdings while exploring new collaboration opportunities with Ethereum developers.

Given the continued volatility in the general crypto market, several major digital assets such as Ethereum and Bitcoin experienced a decrease in investor participation. As a result, the two crypto giants were faced with significant selling pressure, with ETH recording more losses than Bitcoin.

Ethereum Layer-2 protocol Arbitrum has launched Converge, a new blockchain designed to serve as a settlement layer for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and on-chain finance. Created by Ethena Labs and Securitize, Converge aims to bring billions of dollars in stable assets into decentralized finance (DeFi).

The world's largest crypto exchange platform by trading volume is adding a new layer-1 Ethereum (ETH) rival to its launchpool. In a new announcement, Binance says it's adding Initia (INIT), a blockchain designed to offer rollups and infrastructure for appchain development, to its launchpool.

Hidden Road, a digital asset and foreign exchange prime brokerage firm recently acquired by Ripple, has secured a broker-dealer license in the US, expanding its capabilities to serve institutional investors, the firm's President, Noel Kimmel, told Bloomberg News.

Circuit Judge appeases the peace treaty, SEC is on the clock to deliver a status report within two months.

Ripple's native cryptocurrency XRP is down 1.87% but has amassed massive gains of about 315% over the last year, according to data from CryptoRank.

The crypto market registered a substantial drop on Wednesday before recovering towards the end of the day after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell flagged concerns about inflation and slowing growth due to tariffs. However, markets recovered as crypto remained strong in the face of adversity even though traditional stock markets took a beating.

Prime brokerage Hidden Road, which was recently acquired by Ripple for $1.25 billion, has secured a broker-dealer license from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) — a move that enhances its capacity in the fixed-income markets. As a FINRA broker-dealer, Hidden Road can further develop its fixed-income prime brokerage services and extend its capabilities in traditional markets, the company announced on April 17.

Google search volume for “Bitcoin” for the month of March 2025 stood at 34, its highest level so far in 2025.

Cryptocurrencies are trading slightly up on Thursday as traditional financial markets closed out a low-volatility week. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,070 +0.9% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,585 +0.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.8 +2.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.07 -1.0% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1565 +1.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001177 +0.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 21% and daily active addresses falling by 1.6%.

Ethereum price stuck under $1,600 despite strong U.S. job data as investors rotate into Solana and Cardano amid tech stock volatility. Ethereum (ETH) Price Stuck Below $1,600 as Investors Pivot to Solana and Cardano Ethereum (ETH) remains under pressure, trading below the $1,600 mark as of Thursday, April 17, while rivals like Solana and Cardano

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has pulled back to levels not seen since 2018, yet key players from whales to traders remain defiant about the coin's future prospects. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,582 $193.5 billion -0.3% +4.5% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,853 $1.68 trillion +0.6% +6.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.08 $121.5 billion -2.0% +5.5% Trader Notes: In an X post on Wednesday, trader CrypNuevo highlighted that Ethereum's current range mirrors historical accumulation zones.

Ethereum transaction costs have fallen to their lowest point in five years. The drop comes as users pull back from the network amid economic concerns, according to data from Santiment, an on-chain analytics platform.

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is leaning bearish on Solana (SOL) while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

New data from the market intelligence platform Santiment indicates that Ethereum (ETH) may be on the cusp of a breakout. In a new strategy session, the crypto analytics firm says one metric that historically precedes a recovery for the top altcoin is flashing bullish.

Following comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Ethereum's price is struggling as it fails to validate a clear upward trend. On April 16, during a speech in Chicago, Powell stated that the Federal Reserve is not in a hurry to lower interest rates, highlighting a cautious “wait-and-see” approach that depends on further economic data.

Hidden Road, the prime brokerage firm that's being acquired by Ripple, has obtained approval to operate as a U.S. broker-dealer from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the company said Thursday.

Ethereum is trading around the $1,600 level after several days of failed attempts to reclaim higher prices. Bulls are showing signs of life, but their momentum remains weak as bearish pressure continues to dominate the market.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has temporarily suspended the appeal proceedings in the SEC-Ripple case as both parties work on finalizing the $50 million settlement agreement, which positions XRP for a historic regulatory win and market resurgence.

Huaxia Fund is set to launch staking services on its Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), making it the second in Hong Kong. OSL Digital Services (OSL) will provide custody and staking infrastructure for the fund.The staking feature will be live on May 15, moving the ETF from a strictly passive investment vehicle to an “active participant” in the Ethereum ecosystem, according to the announcement from OSL.

Panama City has adopted crypto-based tax payments following a city council vote this week, signaling growing momentum for integrating digital assets into public services. Panama joins a growing list of jurisdictions globally that have voted to accept such payments.

In a newly updated 2025 Quarter 1 (Q1) report, CoinGecko says Solana (SOL) is outpacing Ethereum (ETH) in several ways. According to their Q1 Crypto Industry Report, CoinGecko says that Ethereum lost all gains from last year, while the rest of the crypto market cap only fell 18.6% in the first few months of 2025.

Ethereum (ETH) awaits a boost from staking ETF, and Coinbase can provide the infrastructure for staked ETH, pending approval from regulators.

Ripple's XRP, once seen as a slow mover in the crypto world, is now turning heads. For the past six months, it has been beating Ethereum, the worlds largest altcoin in the price growth.

Crypto market analyst Dr Cat (@DoctorCatX) has declared XRP the strongest chart in the entire crypto space, citing Ichimoku Cloud dynamics that currently favor XRP over both Bitcoin and major altcoins such as Ethereum. XRP Is The ‘Strongest Chart' In a weekly comparison of XRP/USD and BTC/USD, Dr Cat explains that XRP continues to exhibit full bullish structure within the Ichimoku framework.

XRP is making headlines this month as whale activity surges across the network. In a surprising twist, reports indicate that XRP whales have dumped more than $700 million worth of tokens just this April.

Over the past year, most altcoins have struggled to keep up with Bitcoin, but one project is breaking away from the pack: XRP.While other tokens have stagnated or slid, XRP (XRP) has surged more than 300% in just six months against Bitcoin (BTC) to quickly become one of the best-performing assets in the crypto space. But what's really behind this rally — and more importantly, can it last?

XRP has posted a 1% gain today, with its completion of a double-bottom bullish reversal suggesting that it's in the middle of breakout. The post XRP Flashes Double Bottom Reversal – Is $10 Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The cryptocurrency market remained subdued on Thursday. Bitcoin's price was stuck below the $85K mark, while other major coins like XRP and ETH showed muted movement. The global cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.66 trillion, down 0.29% over the past 24 hours. Total market volume in the same period is $71.