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A notable financial expert and wealth mentor, Linda Jones, has explained why XRP is a good long-term investment. In her video “Why Do I Hold XRP?

Eric Balchunas, one of the leading ETF analysts, has poured cold water on the prospects of an XRP exchange-traded fund being approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the near future.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Tuesday, as markets await the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut decision. The Fed is expected to announce its third consecutive reduction with a 25-basis-point rate cut.

The recent launch of Ripple's stablecoin initiative has drawn attention and profit-taking from early investors. While XRP continues to hold long-term potential, many investors are now looking to capitalize on other emerging opportunities with higher ROI potential.

On Dec. 17, Ripple announced that the trading of its new dollar-backed stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), had gone live on multiple exchanges around the world: The stablecoin launched on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchain, ensuring broad accessibility and interoperability.

"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry Tuesday as the launch of Ripple's RLUSD sparked an XRP trading frenzy. Plus, the latest on MiCA and Tether's investment in European stablecoin company StablR.

XRP has rallied 10% in 24 hours after RLUSDs launch sparked a wave of bullish sentiment. Analysts suggest this surge could be the start of a bigger rally, projecting XRP may reach $5 by targeting new resistance levels.

In this ongoing bull run, XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, is making waves in the market with its impressive performance and has gained significant attention from crypto whales.

The newly-launched Pudgy Penguins (CRYPTO: PENGU) token has been listed on Binance, prompting speculation that it could soon join the ranks of the top meme coins. What Happened: According to Lookonchain data, a savvy trader made $8.4 million profit by trading PENGU in under 20 minutes.

Shiba Inus (SHIB) whale activity skyrocketed 258%, with 6.42 trillion SHIB worth $175 million moved in 24 hours. Market watchers are speculating on whether this signals accumulation or a looming price breakout.

The regulatory winds have shifted with President-elect Donald Trump and the most pro-crypto Congress ever assembled set to take office.

The crypto market is going through a period of strong turbulence, where price fluctuations are testing investors' confidence. Indeed, at the heart of this uncertain dynamic, Solana (SOL) stands out as one of the most watched assets.

Solana fights bearish headwinds, but a historical chart pattern points to a possible rally to $300 in the near future.

A wave of cryptocurrency ETFs is expected to hit the market in 2025, with Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) and HBAR (CRYPTO: HBAR) possibly getting approved ahead of Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), according to Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.

The official X account of Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has now surpassed 1 million followers.

Solana and Ethereum have competed for dominance throughout Q4 2024. Ethereum secured over $850 million in institutional capital inflow to ETFs, while Solana attracted over $300 million in cross-chain inflows within the past week.

In a latest development, The Pudgy Penguins NFT project released its native token, PENGU, on the Solana blockchain and allowed NFT holders to claim tokens via an airdrop. Holders of Pudgy Penguins, Lil Pudgys, Rogs, and soulbound tokens (SBTs) were eligible to participate in the airdrop, which went live at 8:00 a.m. ET.

The Pudgy Penguins token PENGU is live on Solana, with $1.5 billion worth of tokens offered to NFT holders, traders, and beyond.

Bloomberg analysts, including Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart, have predicted that the Litecoin and Hedera ETFs could launch before the Solana and XRP ETFs. These analysts also provided insights into why they hold such beliefs regarding the crypto ETF landscape.

Solana price has surged significantly since early November, riding a bullish wave across the cryptocurrency market. This upward trend is driven by Bitcoin's rally past $108K, boosting overall investor sentiment.

Pudgy Penguins has officially launched its PENGU token on the Solana blockchain, with burning set up in 88 days. The post Pudgy Penguins Launch PENGU on Solana With Multichain Plans Ahead appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana has risen by 2% in the past 24 hours, with Messari's Crypto Theses 2025 report predicting that it will continue growing for the foreseeable future. The post Messari Experts Call for 2025 Solana Surge – Is SOL on Track for $750? appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP has entered a consolidation phase after reaching a multi-year high of $2.90 during the first week of December. The cryptocurrency's price action has left investors uncertain about its next move, fueling speculation about whether XRP will surpass the critical $3 mark or if the cycle top has already been set.

Ripple chief technology officer David Schwartz says investors should not hope for gains on stablecoins as his firm prepares to launch its new dollar-pegged crypto asset.

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is now listed on global crypto exchanges. It aims to challenge dominant players like Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC.

RLUSD went officially live today on global exchanges, which combines the stability of fiat with the efficiency of blockchain technology. Ripple has described RLUSD as an ‘enterprise-grade stablecoin built on trust, utility, and compliance.' Backed by US dollar deposits, US government bonds, and other cash equivalents, RLUSD will undergo third-party audits to ensure transparency.

Recent price action in the overall crypto market has seen the XRP price reversing into bullish momentum in the past 24 hours. Notably, buying trends and mentions on social media show that the bullish sentiment has never departed from XRP, even during its price rejection at the $2.9 level earlier this month.

Ripple has launched its stablecoin, RLUSD, which operates on both the Ethereum network and XRP Ledger.

Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD is live on major crypto exchanges, the U.S.-based crypto company has announced. The launch of the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin follows the official announcement of its highly anticipated unveiling on December 16.

XRP is buzzing at $2.62, boasting a market cap of $147 billion, a trading volume of $18.35 billion, and an intraday price range from $2.37 to $2.71. XRP The 1-hour chart shows a thrilling spike to $2.72, followed by a dip with lots of trading action. Support is clinging around $2.55 to $2.

XRP's inability to break through the important $2.73 resistance level has resulted in significant profit-taking, with on-chain data revealing where these investors are reallocating their cash. In a surprising twist, many people are turning to Rexas Finance, a rapidly developing cryptocurrency startup that is reinventing asset tokenization.

Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE), a rising decentralized exchange and Layer-1 blockchain, has caught the attention of cryptocurrency enthusiasts after rising almost 800% in three weeks. What Happened: Pseudonymous analyst Fmoulin wrote a detailed analysis of HYPE in a post on X on Sunday, diving into the project's revenue potential and growth opportunities.

It is now confirmed! The Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin has been officially launched by the titular San Francisco-based crypto company.

Solana is navigating a critical juncture as its price edges toward the $209 mark under increasing bearish pressure. Recent market dynamics have tilted in favor of the bears, challenging SOL's previous upward momentum.

The price of the main cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), set a new all-time high during today's trading session. Thus, having soared by more than 2% from the opening price, a new all-time high for BTC was set at $108,353, according to Binance.

Dog-themed cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) is seeing a significant increase in whale moves, with large transaction volumes up 258% in the last 24 hours, according to data from IntoTheBlock.

Bitcoin just broke its own price record for the third straight day, while XRP jumped Tuesday alongside Ripple's stablecoin launch.

As the total crypto market cap nears the $4 trillion mark for the first time since Satoshi Nakamoto's era, Ripple Labs' XRP has been in the limelight for an impressive performance. The utility-based altcoin led the top 20 crypto projects with more than 10 percent gain to trade at about $2.

The XRP price has surged significantly today, and the crypto has again flipped Tether's USDT to become the third largest by market cap. This price surge is thanks to fundamentals such as Ripple's RLUSD launch, which provides a bullish outlook for XRP.

TL;DR The launch of Ripple USD (RLUSD) on exchanges marks a milestone after overcoming many legal obstacles, offering a new stablecoin. RLUSD facilitates fast and cost-effective global payments, supported by the XRP and Ethereum blockchains, and is designed for both businesses and everyday users.

Pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan reacts to mounting concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Chairman Gary Gensler spoiling the RLUSD stablecoin launch party. Notably, the US SEC recently labeled the stablecoin as an unregistered crypto asset in the Ripple lawsuit.

The price of the popular cryptocurrency XRP has risen over 467% in just over a month and is currently trading at $2.70. For many, even the most bullish XRP enthusiasts, such a wild performance came as a surprise, but U.Today had been predicting such an outcome for the cryptocurrency long before this surge happened.

As the Bitcoin price made it above $107.7, marking a new ATH, a notable tussle is seen between the bulls & the bears. While the price action suggests the dominance of the bears, the technicals remain in favour of bulls.

Shiba Inu price, a popular meme-based altcoin, has shown strong upward momentum following Bitcoin's recent all-time high of $107k. Over the past 30 days, SHIB recorded a notable 10% price gain, signaling growing investor interest.

Prominent crypto tracker Shibburn has published data showing that the SHIB community has remained dedicated to removing meme coins from the circulating supply.

Stellar Lumens was one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies on Dec. 17 as it continued to mirror Ripple. Stellar (XLM) price rose by 10%, reaching an intraday high of $0.4713, up 32% from its lowest level this month.