The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is reportedly engaging with community feedback and exploring changes to its operations, according to Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi. After meeting with EF members at ETH San Francisco, Qureshi noted a sense of urgency within the organization and an awareness that the landscape has shifted since 2020.

XRP is trading at $2.34 with a market capitalization of $136 billion, as daily trade volume reaches $3.01 billion. The price has fluctuated between $2.29 and $2.38 in the past 24 hours, remaining 31.1% below its all-time high of $3.40.

San Francisco-based fintech company Ripple Labs has filed a trademark application for “Ripple Custody.” The revelation has led to speculations that the firm wants to launch a crypto wallet or custodial services.

The cryptocurrency market is notoriously volatile. However, long-term investing can help smooth out these short-term fluctuations and give time for an asset's fundamental value to shine through.

The price action of Ripple-linked cryptocurrency XRP has continued to confound many crypto spectators, with many questioning why it hasn't gone parabolic despite its increasing use by institutions.

The submission comes three months after Hashdex's fund, which currently focuses on Bitcoin and Ethereum, first received SEC approval.

Standard Chartered has revised its year-end price target for Ethereum (ETH) to $4,000 — down from its previous forecast of $10,000 — citing structural weaknesses in the network's economic model.

Pro-crypto lawyer John E. Deaton has accused U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) attorneys of misconduct in their enforcement actions against crypto firms.

Crypto markets are in a holding pattern ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and other crucial macroeconomic data. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,316.40 +1.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,938.92 +2.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $129.46 +1.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.36 +2.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1747 +3.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001304 -1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses up by 2.6%.

Hashdex, a Brazil-based asset manager specializing in digital assets, has filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in order to expand its cryptocurrency index ETF with a slew of additional altcoins, including XRP and Cardano (ADA).

With the FOMC meeting approaching, Ethereum's price faces uncertainty. Will ETH crash below $1,000 or hold strong?

After consolidating for a week, Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is poised for massive upside momentum. On March 18, 2025, the overall cryptocurrency market has started witnessing a price surge once again. Amid this, ETH has reached the upper boundary of its consolidation and is on the verge of a breakout.

Ethereum price is more than 52% down from its December 2024 high at $4,107 and data from TradingView shows ETH (ETH) down 42% since the start of 2025. Despite being one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and holding the dominant spot as the leader in Web3 and DeFi, many analysts believe that ETH's price prospects remain grim in the short term.

Ripple is advancing its position in digital asset custody with a trademark filing for “Ripple Custody” at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application was submitted on Feb. 25 but has yet to be assigned to an examiner.

Recent data has shown what the XRP price would be if it flips Ethereum's market cap. Such a development would also lead to a new all-time high (ATH) for XRP.

Standard Chartered reduces Ethereum's 2025 price forecast to $4K, highlighting long-term structural weaknesses, increased Layer 2 competition, and Ethereum's declining dominance relative to Bitcoin. The post Standard Chartered Lowers Ethereum Price Target to $4K, Cites Long-Term Structural Decline appeared first on Cryptonews.

There are prominent concerns about recovery, with sell-side pressure and weak momentum. Can ETH bounce back?

Ripple's XRP (XRP), the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, gained national recognition after President Donald Trump mentioned the “valuable cryptocurrency” alongside BTC, ETH, SOL, and ADA as part of a planned US strategic crypto reserve. Trump's executive order on March 6 established a new structure for the altcoins — the Digital Asset Stockpile, managed by the Treasury.

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The crypto market has had a bearish start to the week, with most cryptocurrencies trading in the red. However, some have managed substantial gains, including Toncoin (TON), Polkadot (DOT), Hedera (HBAR), and Litecoin (LTC).

Ripple Labs has filed a trademark application for the word mark “Ripple Custody,” indicating that the company behind the XRP (XRP) token is considering expanding its brand in the crypto custody space.

Hashdex's ETF expansion could enhance crypto market accessibility and diversification, potentially attracting more institutional investors. The post Hashdex files with SEC to add XRP, ADA, SOL, and other coins to its Crypto Index ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Prominent crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez has shared insights into his trading strategy, demonstrating how disciplined execution and risk-reward balance have helped him generate significant profits despite occasional setbacks. What Happened: In an X post on Monday, Martinez emphasized that losses are an unavoidable part of trading but managing them effectively ensures that winning trades outweigh the losses over time.

Bitcoin (BTC) has largely stayed above $80,000 since March 11, indicating that the bulls are not waiting for a deeper correction to buy. However, the failure to propel the price above $86,000 shows that the bears have not given up and continue to sell on rallies.CoinShares' weekly report shows that cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) witnessed $1.7 billion in outflows last week.

Ethereum (ETH) may only reach $4,000 in 2025, according to the updated prediction by international bank Standard Chartered.

In the midst of a market-wide pullback, XRP has demonstrated an unexpected degree of resilience, having posted smaller losses than many other leading digital assets.

A top global bank, Standard Chartered, has drastically cut its Ethereum (ETH) price forecast for 2025, lowering it from $10,000 to just $4,000. The bank points to major issues in Ethereum's ecosystem, especially Layer-2 networks like Base, which are pulling value away from Ethereum's main network.

Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), continues to consolidate under $2,000, which some traders view as a psychological level. Ether price slipped below this range on March 10, and the altcoin continues to trade at its lowest value since October 2023.

User activity on the Ethereum network has continued to decline, signaling weakening demand for the Layer-1 (L1) blockchain.

The proposed amendment would include various cryptocurrencies in the in the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.

Standard Chartered has slashed its year-end 2025 price target for Ethereum (ETH) from $10,000 to $4,000. The 60% downward revision for the ETH price target over the next eight or so months comes amid an ongoing market struggle for the leading altcoin.

Ethereum's declining dominance amid rising competition and strategic challenges could hinder its growth, despite potential in asset tokenization. The post Standard Chartered slashes Ether's year-end target from $10K to $4K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum (ETH) is the worst-performing asset of the top 10 this year as annual losses currently stand at 42.8%.

Ethereum's 'Pectra' upgrade will be tested on Hooli following buggy attempts on other testnets, Holesky and Sepolia.

Asset management firm Hashdex has filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to include Litecoin in its Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.

XRP is making headlines after Ripple trademarked “downloadable software” that will allow people to store cryptocurrencies. This development has sparked speculation about its potential impact on the XRP price.

Even if Ethereum L2s have dropped fees for users, the SC analyst estimates Base has removed $50 billion from ETH's market cap.

Banking giant Standard Chartered has dramatically decreased its 2025 Ethereum (ETH) price target from $10,000 to just $4,000.

A report shared by CoinShares reveals that last week, the largest top market cap cryptocurrencies faced massive withdrawals initiated by investors in light of the uncertainty that has been dominating the market recently.

Buyers are trying to hold the gained initiative; however, some coins are stuck in the red zone, according to CoinStats.

Standard Chartered has changed its 2025 year-end price target for Ethereum from $10,000 to $4,000, citing structural challenges within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Decrease in onchain activity and drop in TVL

Is the crypto market turning a corner? Crypto analyst Ali Martinez's report of $815M+ in Ethereum ($ETH) whale accumulation, coupled with his Bitcoin rally prediction, would suggest so.

Ripple's long-running legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly nearing its conclusion, according to sources within the agency, cited by an XRP community member dubbed Andrew. The insiders claim that negotiations involving the five-year court case could reclassify XRP as a commodity.

Ether's (ETH) price has been consolidating within a roughly $130 range over the last seven days as $2,000 remains strong overhead resistance.Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and Bitstamp shows that ETH price oscillates within a tight range between $1,810 and $1,960. ETH/USD daily chart.

At the beginning of 2025, XRP saw a significant upward performance, reaching as high as the $3.2 level in January. After witnessing a strong bullish performance, the altcoin has been faced with bearish conditions that have slowed down its growth.

"We estimate that Base (the dominant layer 2) has removed $50 billion of market cap from Ethereum alone," said Geoffrey Kendrick.

XRP's price has rebounded over the past few days, climbing from a low of $1.8890 last week to over $2.30. Ripple (XRP) ose largely due to last week's rebound in the crypto and stock markets.