The resolution of Ripple's four-year SEC lawsuit removes the key regulatory hurdle that had blocked XRP ETF approvals in the U.S.
The wider altcoin market, led by Ethereum (ETH), has signaled a possible momentum shift following the recent Bitcoin (BTC) price pump towards $87.5k.
“Call skew hasn't meaningfully shifted toward calls, with call skew only emerging from June onwards, suggesting traders are waiting to see how the tariff situation develops,” one trading desk said.
In a recent interview, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that 95% of the company's customers are not from the United States.
GameStop Corporation is making its move into crypto with plans to invest part of its multibillion-dollar cash reserve into Bitcoin and stablecoins.
Prominent American entrepreneur Jason Calacanis is not impressed by GameStop's Bitcoin pivot.
Celo has successfully migrated from a standalone Layer 1 blockchain to an Ethereum Layer 2 network, marking a major milestone after nearly two years of development. This upgrade boosts scalability, improves interoperability, and deepens integration with Ethereum's ecosystem. Block times have been reduced from 5 seconds to just 1 second, significantly enhancing transaction speed.
Bitcoin miners can finally breathe: their revenues stabilize at 3.6 billion dollars, despite the Bitcoin halving in April 2024. But behind this apparent calm, a storm is brewing.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes that it is now in the cards for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to witness sustained rallies en route to new all-time highs.
Bitcoin (BTC) climbed nearly 5% in the past week, reclaiming key support levels over the past three days. The recent bullish momentum has sent BTC toward the $88,000 mark, with some analysts suggesting a reclaim of its previous price range could be near.
Celo has officially transitioned from a standalone EVM-compatible Layer-1 (L1) blockchain to an Ethereum Layer-2 (L2), marking a significant milestone for the blockchain ecosystem.
Celo has finalized migration from a standalone L1 platform to an Ethereum L2 blockchain. The transition represents a key landmark in Celo's evolution, improving interoperability, security, and the entire ecosystem while ensuring sustainability and accessibility. The countdown platform shows the migration completed on 26 March, with Celo Layer2 Mainnet activation at 31056500 block height.
The double top pattern typically requires confirmation through a decisive drop below the "neckline," the support level between the two peaks, which lies around $80,000 to $84,000 based on recent price action.
Solana's rising transaction volume and cost efficiency fuel its potential to overtake Ethereum.
Bitcoin has climbed back to $88,500 after settling at $87,256, a fresh breather to cheer the investor's mood. However, blockchain analytics firm Santiment warns that excessive bullish sentiment on social media often signals a market correction.
Bitcoin has started the week maintaining relative stability, with its price currently hovering around $87,000 despite a minor 0.4% dip over the past 24 hours. The crypto asset showed upward momentum earlier in the week, briefly rallying beyond $88,000.
GameStop has officially entered the crypto space by approving a new investment policy that allows it to hold Bitcoin and stablecoins.
Nate Geraci, one of the leading ETF analysts, has predicted that both BlackRock and Fidelity will join the XRP ETF race.
Ethereum (ETH) price trades today at as of . Despite Bitcoin's (BTC) uncertainty, Ethereum prices today hit a daily high of after % move on.
Ethereum's implied volatility is nearing historic lows, with some predicting a sharp breakout as market sentiment turns.
In a significant win for Ripple Labs and XRP, the company has reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that will effectively conclude their prolonged legal battle.
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has experienced one of its most challenging starts to the year, recording its second-worst performance in the first quarter of its history. As of now, ETH is trading just above the crucial support level of $2,000, reflecting a year-to-date decline of 43%.
The Layer 2 development utilized the OP Stack from Optimism, migrating Celo into an optimistic rollup chain.
Marion Laboure, managing director and macro strategist at Deutsche Bank, stated that she viewed Trump's bitcoin reserve move as nothing new, just a continuation of the crypto evolution that started last year. She also noted that many cryptocurrencies were destined to crash.
Global asset manager Calamos Investments, overseeing $41.3 billion in assets, made its crypto debut this year with the launch of three bitcoin-focused funds. Designed to shield investors from Bitcoin (BTC) volatility, these structured ETFs have already attracted over $100 million, largely from financial advisors.
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), formerly MicroStrategy, continues to lead as the top equity pick for investors seeking Bitcoin exposure, according to Compass Point Research. The firm praised Strategys strategic capital raises and disciplined approach to accumulating Bitcoin, despite ongoing market volatility.
Bitcoin traded around $88,000 on Tuesday, holding recent gains fueled by optimism over U.S. trade policy and large Bitcoin transfers by defunct exchange Mt. Gox. The worlds top cryptocurrency edged 0.1% lower to $88,167.5 by 5:00 p.m.
Despite Ethereums recent price stagnation, institutional interest in its network remains strong. On March 25, Custodia Bank and Vantage Bank launched the first-ever U.S. bank-issued stablecoin on a public blockchainEthereum.
XRP recently showed signs of a bullish breakout, pushing above the 50-day EMA at $2.39 and briefly testing the upper boundary of its descending channel. However, the move lacked momentum, with price action stalling at $2.44, a modest daily decline of 0.32%.
Bitcoin is facing technical headwinds despite recent recovery efforts. Currently trading at $87,124, down 0.44% on the day, BTC has formed a mini-death crossan intersection between the 50-day and 100-day exponential moving averages (EMAs).
At the Exchange conference in Las Vegas, Dominic Rizzo, global technology portfolio manager at T. Rowe Pricea firm managing over $1 trillion in assetsshared a bullish view on bitcoin.
Ripple Labs appears to be nearing the end of its years-long legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), emerging with a significant victory. Ripples Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, announced via X that the SEC will return $75 million of the $125 million fine Ripple paid last year.
GameStop (GME) has officially joined the growing list of publicly traded companies adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. In its fourth-quarter earnings report, the company revealed that its board of directors unanimously approved adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.
Bitcoin and Ethereum are poised to suffer their worst first quarter in years unless they can pull off a huge rally in the next few days.Ether (ETH) has dropped 37.98% so far over the first quarter of 2025, its worst Q1 decline since 2018, when it plunged 46.61%, according to CoinGlass data. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) is down 6.49% so far over the quarter, which is slated to end on March 31 — marking its worst Q1 performance since 2020, when it saw a 10.83% decline.
Celo's integration as an Ethereum layer 2 enhances scalability, security, and interoperability, potentially boosting Web3 adoption and innovation. The post Celo returns home to Ethereum as layer 2, migration completed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
As the SEC vs Ripple lawsuit is coming to an end with the blockchain firm paying a $50 million penalty, developments on an XRP ETF are gathering pace once again. In his latest Bloomberg interview, CEO Brad Gralinghouse said that it's important to have this exchange-traded fund, while just falling short of accepting that they
XRP price started a fresh recovery wave above the $2.450 zone. The price is now struggling to clear the $2.480 and $2.50 resistance levels.
Crusoe Energy, a company that captures waste gas from oil to power high-performance compute, is selling its Bitcoin mining business to New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) to focus on artificial intelligence. In a March 25 announcement, Crusoe said it plans to sell its Bitcoin (BTC) mining operation, including its digital flare mitigation business, to NYDIG, subject to regulatory approvals and other consents.
Bitcoin has maintained its upward momentum since the week started, signaling renewed interest and optimism in the market. The asset reclaimed the $88,000 price level on Monday and continues to trade above this zone, marking a nearly 10% rise in value over the past seven days.
Bitcoin is beginning to show signs of recovery after weeks of heavy selling pressure and investor anxiety. Key technical levels have been reclaimed, and the overall market sentiment appears to be shifting from extreme fear to cautious hope.
BlackRock's dual crypto push—expanding its BUIDL fund to Solana and launching a Bitcoin ETP in Europe—has ignited market interest. Solana price surged to its best performance this week; so what's next?
Retail optimism may lead to overvaluation risks, as historical trends suggest market sentiment often precedes opposite price movements. The post Bitcoin rebound to $88.5K stirs retail optimism, but there's a catch: Santiment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
GameStop on Tuesday approved adding Bitcoin to its treasury reserves, marking its return to crypto as it joins other firms embracing digital assets. The post GameStop Board Votes to Adopt Bitcoin as Part of Company Reserves appeared first on Cryptonews.
Big news coming out of the SEC vs. Ripple case—it's officially over! Last week, the SEC dropped its appeal, and now a final resolution has been reached. Ripple will pay a $50 million fine and it has also agreed to drop its cross-appeal, and the judge's earlier injunction will be lifted.
Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,020 zone. ETH is now consolidating and facing hurdles near the $2,080 resistance.
The cryptocurrency market managed to extend its gains on Wednesday, with Bitcoin (BTC) holding above $87,000. Solana (SOL) and XRP also showed some recovery. Reports that the White House is considering a more moderate stance on tariffs have eased concerns over potential economic disruptions, providing support to the market's upward momentum.
Celo has completed the migration to Ethereum Layer 2 after two years of development, transitioning from an individual blockchain to an interoperable network. The post Celo Completes Migration to Ethereum Layer 2 appeared first on Cryptonews.
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