Bitcoin and the broader crypto market suddenly gained momentum after the March 19 US Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

The SEC has decided to drop its lawsuit against Ripple Labs, marking a significant shift in the long-running legal battle.

Ripple Labs-backed XRP led in the mild cryptocurrency rebound in the past 24 hours following the regulatory clarity from the U.S. SEC. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $246 billion and a 24-hour average trading volume of about $10.5 billion, pumped over 7.

In the latest XRP news update, legal expert Bill Morgan highlighted the Ripple coin's rally amid CEO Brad Garlinghouse's crucial statement. The Ripple CEO recently stated that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will drop its appeal in the Ripple Vs SEC case.

The recent price fluctuations of XRP have placed the asset at a complicated point. With the recent successful conclusion of the ongoing legal dispute between Ripple and the SEC, XRP now has no fundamental reasons that would hold it back.

In what some would consider an unexpected move, Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of digital asset firm Ripple Labs and majority holder of the XRP cryptocurrency, cleared the air about his position on bitcoin ( BTC). “I first bought bitcoin in 2012 coming out of an event when I was first introduced to it,” Garlinghouse explained.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has confirmed the resolution of the lawsuit against the SEC on March 19.

XRP jumped as high as 12% before paring gains, as closely-related Ripple Labs ended its long-standing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating Wednesday that the case had “come to an end.”

The Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) decision to keep interest rates unchanged at its March 19 meeting has had a positive effect on crypto markets. Bitcoin (BTC) surged by 3% in the last 24 hours, while Ethereum (ETH) and XRP recorded gains of 3.9% and 7% in the same period, respectively.

Launched on December 3 on the XRPL blockchain, PHNIX has experienced incredible growth in just under two months. Despite challenging market conditions, its market cap has surged, capturing the attention of the broader crypto community.

The crypto markets appear to have revoked the prevailing bearish influence that circulated due to the uncertainties surrounding geopolitical factors. However, the unchanged inflation rates and the positive comments of the Fed Chair have reinstated confidence among the market participants.

XRP is back in action, breaking past $2.50 with a 14% surge as whales continue accumulating, now holding a massive 46.4 billion XRP. Network activity exploded in March, with six times more unique wallets engaging on the blockchain. The momentum comes after the SEC officially dropped its appeal against Ripple, marking a major legal victory.

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After more than four years, the US Securities and Exchange Commission is discontinuing its proceedings against Ripple in the XRP lawsuit. The announcement by CEO Brad Garlinghouse on X—stating “This is it – the moment we've been waiting for.

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The Ripple vs SEC lawsuit is finally nearing its end after years of intense legal battles. This decision marks a massive win for both Ripple and the broader cryptocurrency industry, setting a critical precedent that could reshape future crypto regulations.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been scaling back the past administration's aggressive crypto enforcement, signaling a major shift under the new administration.

The cryptocurrency market was in the green on Thursday as investors cheered the Federal Reserve's comments at its latest policy meeting. The crypto market surged on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25% to 4.50%, with projections still pointing to two 50-basis-point cuts in 2025.

After years of legal battles, price suppression, and endless debates over its status, XRP is finally breaking free. The SEC has officially dropped its case against Ripple, marking a huge win for the crypto community.

In a major development for Ripple and its token XRP, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its appeal in the ongoing legal battle with Ripple Labs. CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed the news and celebrated the decision, marking a key victory for Ripple.

Crypto exchange Bitnomial has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission ahead of launching its Ripple XRP futures in the United States.The Chicago-based firm said in a March 19 statement to X that its XRP (XRP) futures are regulated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission and will be available from March 20 for current users. “Bitnomial is launching the first-ever CFTC-regulated XRP futures in the US — physically settled for real market impact,” Bitnomial said.

After nearly four years of legal drama, the SEC's case against Ripple has come to a close, bringing a sigh of relief to the entire community.

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Ripples XRP has surged following the SECs decision to drop its appeal, signaling a strong bullish movement for the cryptocurrency. This legal victory has propelled XRP past key resistance levels, with the asset approaching the upper trendline of a descending channel.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently addressed criticism regarding the companys XRP sales, hinting that they may scale back in the future. Speaking with Bloomberg, he acknowledged the controversy surrounding Ripples XRP holdings and sales, stating, At some point, maybe we wont be selling as much.

The future of cryptocurrency in the United States has been a topic of increasing scrutiny, particularly in light of recent executive orders and the ongoing regulatory challenges faced by various crypto assets.

The anticipated XRP ETFs and inclusion in the US digital asset stockpile could significantly boost XRP's market legitimacy and adoption. The post Ripple CEO predicts XRP ETFs in H2 2025, expects XRP inclusion in US digital asset stockpile appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

After nearly four years of intense legal battles, the long-standing case between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple has finally come to an end. The SEC, which initially filed the lawsuit in December 2020, claiming Ripple's cryptocurrency XRP was an unregistered security, has now dropped the appeal.

The XRP price bounced back on Wednesday as the market cheered the end of the legal issues between Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ripple jumped to a high of $2.58 on Thursday morning, up by about 45% from the lowest point this year.

With the SEC dropping its appeal, Ripple's CEO outlined the company's next steps, shifting from defense to offense in a major victory for the crypto industry. Ripple Spent $150M Fighting SEC: ‘We Still Have a Cross-Appeal Pending' Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse outlined the company's next steps after the U.S.

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Bitnomial has officially launched the first-ever CFTC-regulated XRP futures, marking a major milestone for the digital asset industry. Alongside this launch, the company has also withdrawn its lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

With the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) renouncing its appeal against Ripple, the San Francisco-based blockchain start-up has won handily. After making the announcement, XRP quickly surged and overcame significant resistance levels.

XRP is rallying after the SEC officially dropped its lawsuit against Ripple, triggering a 13% price surge in the past 24 hours. Strong technical signals and growing market participation are supporting the bullish momentum.

Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial has launched Ripple XRP futures regulated by the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The Chicago-based firm announced the launch today, noting that its clients can have access to the product by March 20.

The XRP Open Interest (OI) has declined severely, losing over $3 billion in almost three months. This sharp reduction indicates a waning confidence among traders and investors in XRP's short-term outlook.

Crypto analyst CoinsKid has predicted that the XRP price could soon rally to $4, which represents a new all-time high (ATH) for the altcoin. He also warned that XRP bulls must hold the line to avoid a potential drop to as low as $1.64.

As XRP's community digests reports of the long-running case with the SEC coming to an end, a wave of positive fundamentals loom on the horizon. Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse says XRP will be included in the White House Digital Asset Stockpile.

Bitnomial launches the first CFTC-regulated XRP futures in the U.S., offering physically settled contracts and marking a milestone following improved regulatory clarity after the SEC dropped its Ripple lawsuit appeal. The post Bitnomial to Drop Lawsuit Against SEC, Launches XRP Futures with CFTC Approval appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse got a standing ovation on the DAS stage when he shared that the SEC plans to drop its appeal against Ripple

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP gain slightly on Wednesday as traders gear for the U.S. FOMC rate decision at 2 PM ET. Unlike previous bear markets, traders are seeing shorter bear cycles followed by sharp price rallies.

XRP jumped on Wednesday during U.S. morning hours as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the SEC is set to drop its appeal against Ripple, the company closely adjacent to XRP tokens. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse responded to a claim from Fox Business panelist and journalist Charles Gasparino that the US Securities and Exchange Commission believes XRP passes the “Ethereum decentralized test.” Garlinghouse said: “There is no Ethereum decentralization test at the SEC.

Cryptocurrency markets are rallying as the Fed holds rates, but growth forecasts dip and inflation expectations rise. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,363.30 +4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,032.89 +7.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $132.66 +7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.48 +10.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1740 +5.1% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001281 +3.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 0.01% and daily active addresses falling by 5.8%.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse addressed the persistent criticism surrounding the company's XRP sales. He has stated that the company might scale them down in the future.