The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. SEC has kept the crypto world on edge. While the SEC recently dropped cases against major firms like Coinbase and Kraken, many wonder if Ripple could be next.

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis, a leading bitcoin proponent, cast doubt on the immediate feasibility of former President Donald Trump's proposed cryptocurrency strategic reserve, citing insufficient Congressional backing as a critical barrier.

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has reportedly directed his administration to explore Bitcoin mining to capitalize on the country's surplus energy, the state-owned national news agency BeITA reported on March 4. According to the report, Lukashenko stressed that the country should use its excess electricity for crypto mining, pointing to increased demand and potential profitability.

XRP price is up today ahead of the first White House Crypto Summit, and holding a key support level could see the altcoin rally toward $5.85.

Bitcoin struggles to overcome $90,000 as bears attempt to hold the level as resistance, but BTC and altcoin charts suggest the upside is the most likely path that prices will take.

The blockchain firm still faces legal action in appellate court from the SEC as its CEO plans to attend a crypto summit at the White House on March 7.

The financial landscape of Bitcoin is undergoing a silent transformation. Blockstream, a giant in blockchain infrastructure, has just unveiled an initiative that could rewrite the rules of institutional credit.

According to a report published by The Pavlovic Today on March 5, US President Donald Trump is preparing to announce a major shift in digital asset policies at the first-ever Crypto Summit, set to take place at the White House on Friday.

Bitcoin's volatility intensified over the past week as prices declined, allowing retailers to buy the dip.

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Check out why XRP might record additional gains in the short term.

Ripple News: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has announced that the company will provide a $50 million grant to the newly launched National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA). The non-profit organization aims to enhance crypto literacy and promote safe adoption across the United States.

News of potential interest cuts and the expected unveiling of a national crypto strategic reserve at the upcoming White House Crypto Summit, all helped buoy the dominant cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Price Rises Amid Positive Market Sentiment Bearish traders suffered liquidations on their short positions as positive economic news gave bitcoin a modest 7% rally this morning.

Metaplanet Inc. has expanded its bitcoin treasury, purchasing 497 BTC at an average price of $88,448 per coin, totaling $43.9 million (6.6 billion yen). This latest acquisition brings the company's total bitcoin holdings to 2,888 BTC, purchased at an average price of $84,127 per BTC, reinforcing its aggressive accumulation strategy.

During Bitcoin's (BTC) rally above $90,000 on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, the prominent investor and author of the best-selling personal finance book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad,' Robert Kiyosaki, took to X to berate investors who sold their cryptocurrency during the preceding downturn:

US Congressional support for a Bitcoin reserve is lacking, Senator Cynthia Lummis warns as BTC price momentum stalls.

Crypto prices have made solid gains today, March 5, 2025. The total crypto market cap is back above $3 trillion and Bitcoin reclaimed $90,000 briefly before retreating to around $89,000.

TL;DR Donald Trump has announced the creation of a “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve,” confirmed by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The strategy is primarily focused on BTC, but will also include other cryptocurrencies like XRP, SOL, and ADA. The Crypto Summit will bring together industry experts to discuss regulation and the future of cryptocurrencies in the U.S.

Ripple has taken a step toward advancing crypto education in the United States by spearheading the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) launch. The NCA is positioned as an independent, non-partisan organization with no political affiliations.

Ripple Labs' chief technology officer (CTO), David Schwartz, said the company has a right to sell XRP tokens for operational funding, stating that Ripple is under no obligation to act in the interests of investors.

XRP has regained bullish momentum, climbing over 4% in the past 24 hours to trade above $2.4 mark. The token is rebounding from a sharp sell-off triggered by Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada and Mexico.

Shaquille O'Neal , the NBA legend turned business mogul, has consistently voiced skepticism about cryptocurrency, yet evidence reveals he dipped into the market with a $20,000 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) purchase to acquire NFTs in 2021. "I don't understand it, so I will probably stay away from it until I get a full understanding," O'Neal told CNBC in 2022.

Crypto market volatility discouraged digital asset speculation, flushing out Bitcoin leveraged positions despite the March 4 recovery bounce.

The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) is now officially live, aiming to clear up confusion, provide resources and give people a better understanding of how digital assets work. The person leading this effort is Stuart Alderoty, who will serve as president while continuing in his role as chief legal officer at Ripple.

WisdomTree has tipped XRP and Solana (SOL) to spearhead an altcoin resurgence in 2025 as investors turn their gaze outside Bitcoin (BTC). The firm's report points to impressive use cases and incoming mass institutional adoption for both assets.

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The crypto market is recovering today after selling off most of its Sunday gains at the beginning of the week. Two tokens stand out from the crowd, AAVE (AAVE) and Chainlink (LINK), as they have posted double-digit gains in the past 24 hours.

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Bitcoin and Ether were widely expected in a US crypto reserve, but American-made projects like Ripple, Solana and Cardano raise eyebrows.

President Donald Trump recently outlined five cryptocurrencies as potential candidates for the U.S. strategic crypto reserve: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), and Cardano (ADA).

XRP News: Ripple whales have once again sent shockwaves across the broader crypto market with their massive movers. On-chain data revealed by a top crypto analyst highlighted that over $5 billion worth of XRP was transferred in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin price is rising today even after China vowed to retaliate against Donald Trump's trade war. It rose 8% and moved back above the crucial resistance at $90,000.

Thus far, Donald Trump's presidency has been a mixed bag for the cryptocurrency market.

The world's largest crypto is lower so far in 2025 after a number of violent price swings.

Stellar (XLM) has gained more than 9% in the last 24 hours, reaching a high of $0.308 in the early Wednesday session. XLM is gaining traction, along with the rest of the cryptocurrency market.

Venture capitalist Chris Burniske isn't backing away from the crypto market despite the sector's recent price woes. Burniske tells his 325,100 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks the current downtrend is a mid-bull market pullback. He also thinks the cycle top hasn't arrived yet.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has reinforced Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance, hinting at major policy shifts set to be unveiled during Friday's White House crypto summit. What Happened: In an interview with The Pavlovic Today on Wednesday, Lutnick stated that Trump "definitely thinks there's a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) strategic reserve.

Ripple Labs, the issuer and biggest holder of XRP, has been maintaining a system of gradual releases for additional tokens into circulation for years.

The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Behrouz Parsarad, an Iranian national accused of managing the now-defunct Nemesis darknet marketplace. As part of the action, authorities blacklisted 49 Bitcoin (BTC) and Monero (XMR) addresses linked to him.

Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse has just reposted a tweet about the launch of the The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA).

XRP could take a different path and fall.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has put an end to speculation regarding the potential creation of additional XRP tokens. In response to recent claims on social media, Schwartz clarified that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) does not allow for the minting of new XRP under any circumstances.

A massive event has shaken the crypto market following the infamous Bybit hack, with 417,348 ETH, valued at approximately $720 million, being converted into Bitcoin. This high-profile move has raised concerns about market volatility, with the potential to impact both the ETH and BTC markets.

The macro picture is changing, presumably for the better, and from today there is a little less fear.

Few things have been stable on the cryptocurrency market over the past 12 months, except for the rise of Bitcoin. If you compare the prices then and now, only the main cryptocurrency has shown any significant growth over this period.

China and Germany's shift in fiscal policy might calm crypto market nerves.

A very red week to end February is now more mixed as Friday saw inflows of $94 million, compared to outflows of $1.1 billion the Wednesday prior.

The Bitcoin market continues to see a lot of noisy and wild trading, as the US dollar fall has been part of the issue, as well as the idea that the Federal Reserve will probably start thinking about cutting rates.