Cryptocurrency veteran Austin King, who sold his company to Ripple in 2019 and worked at the decacorn for two years, shares his vision on the next phases of Ripple and XRP Ledger's growth. Acquisitions of Metaco and Standard Custody, together with the hotly anticipated launch of Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin, highlight that B2B tokenization is a focus for Ripple.

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The XRP price continued to rise, reaching its highest level in over a month as cryptocurrencies bounced back. Ripple (XRP) climbed to $2.60, extending a recovery that began on Dec.

Banking giant JPMorgan forecasts significant investments in Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) if they receive approval. The report, shared on Jan. 13, suggests these ETFs could outperform Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs in their initial six months.

On-chain and on the market, XRP is exhibiting encouraging trends that could indicate a change in sentiment. Bullish momentum is evident from the price's recent break through the descending trendline resistance.

Ethereum has displayed bearish signals after breaking below its 100-day moving average, underscoring increased selling activity. However, the 200-day MA, acting as the buyers' last defense, still holds, offering hope for a potential rebound.

Ripple's price has been steadily rising, nearing the upper boundary of the sideways wedge pattern. A breakout above this critical threshold could ignite bullish momentum, with buyers targeting the $3 resistance zone.

Ethereum (ETH) has dropped nearly 30% since December 16, 2024, due to Bitcoin's (BTC) crash under $90K on Monday. The sudden collapse in BTC and the broader crypto market seems to have created an opportunity for whales to accumulate.

TL;DR The crypto market rebounds significantly, with Bitcoin surging back to $96,000 after a dramatic dip below $90,000. Ethereum and Dogecoin also see impressive gains, with Ethereum climbing to $3,184.61 and Dogecoin rallying over 8.75% to $0.346. The overall crypto market cap rises by 5.40% to $3.32 trillion, fueled by cooling U.S.

XRP appears poised for a potential historic breakout against Bitcoin (BTC), following a recent surge that has seen the altcoin clear the critical 30-day resistance level. XRP's performance in the last few months suggests that it may now be positioned to rally toward $4, with a longer-term target of $8.

In the last 24 hours, Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has seen an increase in activity, with 15,742,960 RLUSD moved across various transactions, according to Ripple stablecoin tracker data. This trend highlights the growing interest in the Ripple stablecoin amid the current market uncertainty.

Ripple President Monica Long has waded into the conversation regarding banks' mainstream adoption of tokenization offerings. According to Long, many banks are already embracing crypto, but more can jump on the bandwagon with the right regulation.

Cardano nears a critical juncture as it consolidates at $1 resistance. A Ripple RLUSD integration could boost adoption.

Sony, the electronics giant with $73 billion in yearly revenue, announced their ethereum L2 Soneium has launched its mainnet today.

Matthew Sigel described the potential XRP and SOL ETFs as game changers, echoing growing sentiment about the transformative impact of such products.

The net outflow from the US spot Ethereum ETFs on Monday was about $39 million amid slow network growth.

Historically, the first quarter of the year is always bullish for ETH, but there's one caveat this time.

The cryptocurrency market reached significant milestones in 2024. With mainstream appeal steadily rising on account of increased accessibility through Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a favorable political climate, the wider market went into a bull run in the last quarter of the year.

Ripple is back in the spotlight following the election of Donald Trump and Brad Garlinghouse's ambitious plans with the former president. The price surged significantly after news of Gary Gensler's resignation.

The Solana ETF applications are nearing the deadline for a preliminary decision by the end of January, days after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.

XRP breakout in the current cycle could be preparing the token to rally to $100 if a repeating historical pattern plays out.

South Korea's constitutional court has convened for its first hearing to determine the fate of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. The recent political instability has taken a toll on both the economy and crypto sector.

De Ripple koers heeft opnieuw de aandacht van de cryptomarkt weten te trekken. Dit komt doordat het door het $2,50 niveau is gebroken.

XRP's price has been on a roller-coaster ride in recent days, showing both positive price action and corrective patterns. Despite brief gains, the market has yet to confirm a breakout, leaving traders uncertain about XRP's next move.

XRP's price surged above $2.45 amid whale movements and approaching SEC deadlines, while technical indicators suggest potential for further upside movement.

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly plummeted below $90,000 on Monday, ringing alarm bells among investors as markets panicked. However, it quickly rebounded from this level to reach $92,500 and then climbed to its current level of $95,400.

Since the end of 2017, Ripple's XRP has been a favorite among crypto traders.

"The SEC will file its brief on January 15 because it has to," one popular attorney suggested.

Not everyone, however, agrees that today's rebound is sustainable.

Ethereum zählt nicht umsonst zu den wichtigsten Kryptowährungen der Welt. Die aktuelle Nummer 2 der Kryptowelt punktet vorwiegend mit seinen Anwendungen für ein dezentralisiertes Finanzwesen.

Over de afgelopen week gezien, is de Ethereum koers met 13,34% gedaald. Hiermee kwam het gister onder de psychologische grens van $3000.

The latest weekly report from CoinShares, a leading European digital asset investment firm, sheds light on the ongoing fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market. Despite Bitcoin continuing to lead in terms of inflows, Ethereum has faced a major setback, recording significant outflows.

The US Third Circuit Court's recent decision in the Coinbase lawsuit marks another blow to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chairman Gary Gensler. While the court calls for the SEC's lack of transparency in denying Coinbase's request for crypto-specific regulations, the ruling fuels debate on Gary Gensler's enforcement policies.

JPMorgan projects $3-8 billion first-year inflows each for potential Solana and XRP ETFs, based on adoption patterns seen with existing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with anticipation as XRP price shows signs of a major bullish breakout. The excitement is fueled not only by technical patterns but also by substantial whale activity and ongoing legal developments.

XRP, ADA, and SUI form critical technical setups following a crypto market rebound. XRP eyes $3.30, ADA targets $1.20, and SUI aims for a 150% rally toward $12.40.

Dopo un 2024 caratterizzato da un trading laterale, sempre sotto la soglia di 1 dollaro, XRP ha vissuto un rally esplosivo all'inizio di novembre, complice l'effetto Trump. L'asset ha sfondato la barriera dei 2 dollari, superando le performance di molti altri asset.

Ethereum price on Monday declined below $3,000 for the first time in sixty six days, but how far up can it rise after a recovery?

Ethereum (ETH) has been caught in a significant downturn over the past month, experiencing a sharp 18.61% drop in value. After reaching a recent high of $3,746 just a week ago, ETH has faced continuous downward pressure, raising concerns about the altcoin's future trajectory.

Ripple President Monica Long recently stated that she expects US banks to launch tokenized asset projects and crypto custody solutions in 2025. Long's comments came following the news that President Donald is likely to repeal the crypto account policy aka SAB 121, which required banks holding digital assets to count them as liabilities.

Ethereum rebounds 9.25% from its “ultimate buy zone,” signaling a potential 30% rally. Recovering funding rates and macroeconomic shifts add to bullish momentum.

JPMorgan has dropped a positive hint at the adoption of Solana ETF and XRP ETF, while considering the success that the current US Crypto ETFs have achieved within a year. As a result, SOL and XRP tokens have picked up upside momentum, showing signs of an upcoming rally.

Mit Blick auf die vergangene Woche bleiben Bitcoin und Ethereum im roten Bereich: Gegenüber der Vorwoche sank der Preis des Bitcoin um 7 Prozent, Ethereum um 14 Prozent. Geht es im Laufe der Woche wieder bergauf oder befinden sich die Nummer 1 und Nummer 2 laut Marktkapitalisierung in einer Abwärtsspirale?

Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at Ripple, has already commented on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's latest legal setback, claiming that the agency's "anti-crypto crusade" is now imploding.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world, is navigating rough waters in early 2025. With signs of a potential 10% price drop, many investors and traders are questioning whether the bearish signals will prevail or if a rebound is on the horizon.

The latest weekly report from CoinShares, a prominent European digital asset investment firm, reveals notable shifts in crypto asset fund flows. The report highlights inflows of $48 million into digital asset investment products during the past week.

Ethereum (ETH) has demonstrated notable resilience amid recent market fluctuations, maintaining a price of $3,241 despite a slight 1.5% dip over the last 24 hours. While this minor decline may seem concerning in the short term, analysts remain optimistic about Ethereum's long-term prospects, with predictions of continued bullish momentum.

XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.450 level despite pressure on Bitcoin. The price is still showing positive signs and could clear the $2.550 resistance.