The official Ripple package XRP Ledger (XRPL), an NPM package, was compromised by sophisticated attackers who installed a backdoor to extract crypto keys, gaining access to private wallets. Ripple discovered the breach when five new packages were added to the XRP Ledger (XRPL) repository.

Vitalik Buterin will be stepping away from the day-to-day coordination of the Ethereum Foundation. Tomasz K. Stanczak, the co-executive director of the foundation, says recent changes in leadership will free up the ETH co-creator's time “for research and exploration” rather than crisis response.

Ethereum is regaining momentum. While its price struggles to bounce back, the network is witnessing an explosion of new users.

Ethereum, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, has made a strong comeback after dipping below $1,400 not long ago. Now, it's back above $1,800, a three-week high, and investors are starting to ask, What's behind this sudden surge? Let's take a look at the key reasons.

A total of 12 million Ripple USD (RLUSD) tokens were burned by Ripple, according to an April 23 update.

Coinbase officially launched XRP futures contracts on its U.S. Derivatives Exchange on April 21. The XRP futures saw strong performance, with daily trading volume already surpassing 100 million USDC. The strong start shows the increasing demand and interest from both retail and institutional traders.

In recent months, the world of NFTs has witnessed a significant evolution. If in the past the focus was mainly on digital art, today the focus is shifting towards tangible assets, and at the forefront of this transformation is Polygon, which has recently surpassed Ethereum in terms of weekly sales. According to the data from CryptoSlam updated as of April 22, NFTs on Polygon generated 22.1 million dollars in weekly sales, recording an increase of 17.64% compared to the previous week. In comparison, Ethereum stopped at 21.8 million, while Mythos Chain and Bitcoin totaled 14.3 million and 14.1 million respectively. This jump led Polygon to hold 24% of the global NFT transaction volume, out of a weekly total of 92.9 million dollars.

Ethereum surges 15% to $1,800 as ETF inflows turn positive, though institutional selling and weak on-chain metrics remain concerning.

XRP surges to $2.22 with analysts projecting further gains to $2.70 and potentially $10+, supported by strong investment inflows.

A strong recovery by XRP has eliminated the possibility of an impending mini-death cross and prepared the way for a possible breakout of a protracted downward trend. The asset is currently approaching a crucial resistance level at $2.20, the upper boundary of the channel that has held back price action since early February, following a period of consolidation within a descending price channel.

A backdoor in the xrpl.js library has brought about high-level security concerns, prompting XRP Ledger developers to roll back versions and reassess dependencies.

A threat actor seemingly exploited an XRP Ledger's developer access token to publish illicit code to the burgeoning network in a move that could have been “catastrophic” for the network, the security team that spotted the issue said in an update.

The global crypto market cap has surged to $2.93 trillion, marking a 6.29% increase in the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin edging closer to the $95,000 mark. Altcoins are riding the wave too, with most of the top 10 recording strong gains.

Cardano's ADA and ether (ETH) zoomed more than 14% in the past 24 hours, leading gains among major cryptocurrencies, as bitcoin (BTC) crossed $93,500 late Tuesday on renewed hopes of a tempered approach to the tariff wars.

XRP has surged to $2.22 with a 7% daily gain, and analysts are pointing to a potential breakout to $2.70.

XRP price is up by 7% today, April 23, to trade at $2.24 at press time, as the entire crypto market records gains. Amid Ripple's uptrend, a renowned crypto expert has stated that the average crypto trader should hold at least 10,000 Ripple tokens to become financially free.

Spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S. just saw their biggest daily inflows since early February, signaling a potential turnaround after weeks of bearish sentiment. According to SoSoValue data, the nine U.S.-listed Ethereum ETFs brought in $38.

The XRP Ledger Foundation has patched a critical vulnerability within its official JavaScript SDK that could have allowed attackers to steal private keys and drain cryptocurrency wallets.

The entire crypto market turned green today, but there could be even more gains on the horizon.

Futures bets against higher crypto prices lost over $500 million in the past 24 hours as a surge higher, buoyed by a possible cooldown of China tariffs by the U.S., led to the largest short liquidations since October.

Ethereum's price has surged after having been in the doldrums for weeks, helping boost its market share after it hit record lows.Ether (ETH) has surged almost 15% over the past 24 hours, topping $1,800 on April 23. It has outperformed Bitcoin, which notched a 6% gain, and the wider crypto market, which has climbed almost 5% to reclaim a total market value of $3 trillion.

The XRP open interest right now could be a good pointer for where the price could be headed next, as it has in the past. Looking at the open interest today in comparison to the figures from 2024 before the rally, it remains quite high.

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $90,000 level for the first time since March, surging as investors seek refuge in crypto amid a falling U.S. dollar. The flagship cryptocurrency rallied for a second consecutive day, supported by macroeconomic headwinds and increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon pivot to rate cuts. The U.S.

XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.150 zone. The price is now consolidating above $2.20 and might clear the $2.250 resistance.

Ethereum price started a fresh surge above the $1,650 resistance. ETH is now showing positive signs and might attempt to clear the $1,800 resistance.

US President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday night that he had “no intention” of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and the markets didn't wait long to react.

XRP has emerged as one of the most resilient performers in the crypto space over recent months, showing relative strength even as broader market conditions remain shaky. After climbing steadily, XRP is now facing a critical test near the $2.10–$2.20 resistance zone — a level that could determine the asset's next major move.

Analysts show confidence as TVL surges to show optimism.

XRP is approaching a pivotal moment as it nears the 26-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a historically strong resistance level near $2.13. After rebounding from recent lows around $1.96, XRP has gained momentum and is now trading around $2.10, steadily climbing toward a possible breakout from its long-standing descending wedge pattern.

Optimism grows for US XRP-spot ETFs as Ripple settlement nears and SEC enters a new era under Chair Paul Atkins.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has sparked discussion with a tweet highlighting a classic cup and handle (CH) pattern forming on the SOL/ETH chart. The weekly chart, shared on Brandts X account, shows Solana (SOL) potentially setting up for a major breakout against Ethereum (ETH).

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.