The National Cryptocurrency Association aims to educate Americans about crypto at a time when many investors are uncertain what it is.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju explained that the Trump administration is backing crypto assets that ultimately serve the United States' national interests against others. This followed President Trump's directive to move forward with a Crypto Strategic Reserve.

XRP is about to break the hefty resistance against Ethereum in a bid for the second spot by market cap.

XRP, one of the top cryptocurrencies, is currently facing increasing selling pressure, raising concerns over a potential price drop. After experiencing significant gains in recent days, XRP's upward momentum seems to be waning as a growing number of new market entrants begin selling their holdings.

On-chain data shows activity on the XRP network has registered a large spike over the past week as volatility has engulfed the market. XRP Active Addresses & Volume Have Shot Up Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed about the latest trend in the Active Addresses of XRP.

Brad Garlinghouse, chief executive officer at enterprise blockchain company Ripple, has taken a jab at some industry participants who insist on maintaining a "myopic" mindset.

XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is currently at a significant crossroads. The digital asset is testing a key historical resistance level against Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, which has long dominated the market.

Crypto markets are trending higher as investors anticipate Friday's crypto summit. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,787.93 +2.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,212.47 +3.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $145.22 +2.5% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.50 +0.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2036 +2.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001324 +1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 26.3% and daily active addresses falling by 8.2%.

In an exchange that has stirred conversation throughout the crypto community, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz—known by the online moniker “JoelKatz”—recently clarified that the company has no obligation to act in the interests of XRP holders.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been on a dismissal spree in recent weeks. One by one, basically all high-profile investigations and enforcement actions started under former Chair Gary Gensler have been dismissed.

On Friday, key ecosystem leaders will converge in Washington for the White House Crypto Summit. With barely 48 hours on the clock, there is speculation that the Ripple SEC case will be dismissed before the start of the summit.

Crypto analyst Crypto Pal has shared an ultra-bullish prediction for the XRP price and how it could rally to $10,000 thanks to its inclusion in the crypto Strategic Reserve. Meanwhile, other crypto analysts have given more conservative XRP predictions, predicting that the crypto's price could at least reach triple digits.

With Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) making a come-back, optimism has returned to the crypto market. With investors gaining confidence, attention is shifting towards high-growth initiatives. Among them, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is attracting attention from those looking for something more than market mania.

XRP's price movement over the past two weeks has been characterized by sharp fluctuations that have kept traders on edge. The token briefly plunged below $2 before staging a rapid recovery that saw it climb as high as $2.8, all within just a few days.

XRP's market cap growth outpaced Ether's by 66% in the past four months. Is the XRP/ETH pair setting up for a triple-digit rally?

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.

The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) has launched to improve crypto literacy and promote responsible adoption in the U.S., backed by a $50 million grant from Ripple. The organization will provide educational resources and real-world examples to help users better understand digital assets and their applications. The post National Cryptocurrency Association Launches with $50M Grant from Ripple appeared first on Cryptonews.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

XRP has experienced significant price movements recently, especially with the massive accumulation by whales. Over the past week, large holders have been quietly stacking up XRP, potentially positioning the altcoin for a significant price boost.

Pi Network's subscribers base on X may soon exceed Dogecoin's (DOGE).

Peter Schiff, economist and crypto critic, demands an investigation into Trump's crypto reserve, claiming that the announcement might amount to a pump and dump scheme.

After the massive turmoil on the cryptocurrency market in the past few days, on Wednesday, March 5, we saw a rebound, with the prices of digital assets shining green. In the midst of this relief, an unknown large investor withdrew 95,254,697 XRP, equivalent to 235.67 million USD, from major centralized exchange OKX.

Ali Martinez, a well-known cryptocurrency analyst, recently highlighted a significant rise in the number of active XRP wallets, according to data from Glassnode.

Tracy Jin, Chief Operating Officer of cryptocurrency exchange MEXC, on Wednesday attributed President Donald Trump's decision to include Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) and Ripple‘s (CRYPTO: XRP) in the U.S. strategic crypto reserve to his businessman instincts, despite market skepticism and a subsequent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price retreat. What Happened: Unveiled on Sunday, the reserve—set to include Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), XRP, and Cardano—triggered a swift market reaction, with Bitcoin climbing from $85,000 to $95,000 before relinquishing all gains by Monday.

The National Cryptocurrency Association officially launched on Wednesday, aiming to help Americans better understand the industry.

As of March 5, 2025, XRP traded at $2.48, commanding a $143 billion valuation and $8.04 billion in daily activity, fluctuating between $2.30 and $2.54—a harmonious equilibrium across temporal intervals. XRP Looking at the 1 hour XRP chart, a near-term upward bias materialized as XRP charted rising minima below the $2.54 barrier.

Ripple's XRP got a major validation boost when US President Donald Trump included it in the US Strategic Crypto Reserve. This has led whales to turn their attention to XRP, along with the altcoins (Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano) named in the reserve.

“Ripple can, will, and should act in its own interest,” said David “JoelKatz” Schwartz in response to criticism regarding the firm's XRP sales.

XRP price jumped more than 5% today and hovered near the $2.5 mark while its one-day trading volume was down 25% to $9.5 billion. It's worth noting that the crypto has faced massive volatile trading lately, slipping below the $2 mark recently.