Ripple-linked asset XRP surged to a fresh seven-year-high price Thursday, coming within two cents of its 2018 peak.

Bitcoin's dominance over ether and altcoins is expected to persist through 2025, according to JPMorgan analysts.

Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, seems to be struggling after yesterday's 8.80% gain. Today, January 17, 2025, ETH has retraced nearly 5% of yesterday's gains, dropping from $3,450 to the $3,260 level. ETH's Current Price Momentum Currently, ETH is trading near $3,331 and has experienced a price decline of over 3.

XRP has been making waves in the cryptocurrency world, hitting a seven-year high of $3.10, a price point not seen since 2018. This remarkable surge is part of a broader 30% gain over the past two weeks, signaling a strong bullish momentum that has set the digital asset apart from other major cryptocurrencies.

At the moment, Canary Capital appears best-positioned to be the initial issuer of the new vehicle.

The local listing of bitcoin ETFs is being weighed by the Thailand SEC which would make them accessible to both individuals and institutions. Thailand Looking to Adopt Bitcoin ETFs The listing of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is being contemplated by Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A Bitcoin futures CME gap below $80,000 could be filled before BTC price treks to new all-time highs in 2025.

XRP has smashed through its previous record, hitting an all-time high of $3.37 on major exchanges Binance, Kraken, and Bitfinex, setting the crypto community ablaze. The explosive rally came through a combination of factors—whale activity, bullish market sentiment, recent wins in Ripple's ongoing fight with the U.S.

Some tokenholders are expressing doubts about the proposal's profitability for the DeFi lending protocol.

MVRV-Z score indicator retreated below 1.5, suggesting enough room for growth for BTC before hitting a local or cycle peak.

Switzerland's state-owned financial giant, PostFinance AG, has launched an Ethereum (ETH) staking service — allowing users to earn rewards while strengthening blockchain security. The initiative is part of the bank's ongoing expansion into digital assets.

The Donald Trump-affiliated decentralized finance (DeFi) project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has moved nearly $60 million worth of Ethereum (ETH). The crypto tracker Lookonchain notes World Liberty deposited 18,536 ETH worth $59.8 million into Coinbase Prime on Tuesday.

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A widely followed crypto analyst says one under-the-radar altcoin is about to break out while updating his outlook on the top two digital assets by market cap.

According to data provided by Polymarket, the odds of an XRP ETF being approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 2025 have spiked sharply higher.

Centralized crypto exchange Coinbase now offers Bitcoin-based loans through Morpho, a lending protocol on its Ethereum layer-2 network, Base.

Bitcoin could reach an astonishing $300,000 by the end of 2025, according to a new market forecast by HashKey Group. The Hong Kong-based digital asset firm has drives excitement with its latest prediction, suggesting that Bitcoin's value will soar due to a significant increase in institutional investment and growing mainstream adoption.

This week, Senator Cynthia Lummis raised concerns about the U.S. Marshals Service's management of seized bitcoin, calling for transparency and questioning the decision to liquidate nearly 70,000 BTC, worth billions. Government Bitcoin Sale Questioned by Wyoming Senator In a letter addressed to U.S.

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Texas and Oklahoma introduce bills to establish Bitcoin reserves, aiming to position their states at the forefront of the digital economy

Ethereum (ETH) price has climbed over 4% in the last 24 hours, although it remains down 17% over the past 30 days. In the last few days, ETH has been trying to stay above the $3,000 level, a key psychological and technical area that could influence its next move.

XRP reaches an all-time high of $3.39, surpassing its 2018 peak for the first time in nearly seven years. Ripple's altcoin has gained over 15% today and 40% in January so far.

XRP's open interest has increased by $6 billion since the start of the month as the altcoin soared to new all-time highs.

Mining-as-a-service firm Blockware has proposed that DeFi protocol Aave create a Bitcoin treasury by mining Bitcoin. In a temperature check proposal submitted to the Aave DAO, the firm is offering to partner with the DeFi protocol to mine BTC.

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has expressed concerns over the US government's plan to sell 69,370 BTC seized in the Silk Road case. Now, she is questioning federal authorities.

Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) is facing mounting resistance at one key level. McGlone says that changing macroeconomic conditions and exceptions that the Fed will cut rates less than previously thought in 2025 may prevent Bitcoin from flipping the $100,000 resistance level into support any time soon.

Traders' reactions to price swings may create feedback loops, impacting altcoins much more than Bitcoin, one analyst said.

XRP's latest high is making news, but it isn't the only headline today.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading within a narrow range for the past few weeks, failing to steady above the $100,000 mark since the beginning of the year.

Trump's crypto strategic reserve could benefit XRP and Solana, fostering industry growth and shifting US regulatory approaches.

XRP showed strong performance on Thursday, extending its Wednesday gains after retesting the daily trendline support near $3.08.

Coinbase has introduced a borrowing function for Bitcoin holders on the exchange. The crypto exchange announced it was reintroducing a feature allowing users to borrow against their Bitcoin directly through the exchange.

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TL;DR Tether launches its USDT0 token using Kraken's Ethereum scaling layer, known as Ink, to optimize transfers between blockchains. USDT0 aims to become a unified liquidity layer through LayerZero's Omnichain Fungible Token standard, offering greater efficiency and scalability.

Innovating Capital General Partner Anthony Georgiades joins CoinDesk to discuss XRP's recent rally that sent the token's price to a high above $3.00. Plus, he weighs in on the rumors around a crypto reserve under the Trump administration.

Bitcoin struggles to hold $100,000, but this could change once regulations shift and institutional adoption becomes even easier.

Fed hints at multiple 2025 rate cuts as Bitcoin rallies above $99K after CPI data. Altcoins surge with Solana up 8% and XRP gaining 15%.

Donald Trump's upcoming executive orders immediately after his inauguration (day 1) will create a Bitcoin reserve and end ‘debanking'. The promised day-one executive orders will also include the nomination of Paul Atkins for the U.S. SEC Chair and the appointment of David Sacks as AI and crypto czar.

The price of XRP has skyrocketed by ~50% this month alone. With this, the altcoin has successfully reclaimed the $3 mark for the first time in 7 years. Despite the recent appeal by the SEC, the Ripple token has maintained its bullish action, highlighting strong fundamentals for the altcoin in the market.

Discover how Bitcoin's historical February performance and post-halving trends provide insights into what investors can expect in 2025.

As Trump's pro-crypto presidency approaches, Senator Lummis confronts the US Marshal Service over plans to sell 69,370 BTC from Silk Road, questioning the timing and strategic implications.

A leak has revealed the incoming Trump administration could create a wider crypto reserve—prioritizing U.S.

The Swiss PostFinance will now offer staking for Ethereum holders before expanding to other crypto tokens soon.

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Under the reassuring glow of the CPI, Binance ignites: Bitcoin captures 500 million in two hours, crowning the crypto with a new hope.

SolvBTC has been under scrutiny leading up to the launch of its token, highlighting the liquidity risks of BTC derivatives

Coinbase's offering comes with strict terms to protect lenders while empowering borrowers. Borrowers must maintain a minimum collateral ratio of 133%, and loans are capped at $100,000 in USDC.

Italy's biggest bank has reportedly made its first proprietary Bitcoin (BTC) trade, as analysts expect the value of the flagship crypto asset to increase by more than double this year. Reuters reports that an internal memo it has seen shows that Intesa Sanpaolo bought 11 BTC worth over $1 million on Monday.