Pierre Rochard, Vice President of Research at Riot Platforms, has alleged that Ripple poses the greatest challenge to establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR).

The cryptocurrency world is constantly evolving, and investors are always on the lookout for the next big opportunity. While Ripple (XRP) has long been a favorite among institutional investors for its innovation in cross-border payments, a new player, Remittix (RTX), is quickly gaining attention.

XRP's price continues to move within a correction phase, showing signs of consolidation. While there's some short-term uncertainty, the overall market sentiment remains bullish, suggesting that XRP could be gearing up for a bullish rally if key levels hold.

XRP's promising price action and bullish chart patterns signal a potential long-term upward trend, amplified by the U.S. Treasury's reported XRP wallet setup.

Ripple has been making strides in the traditional finance sector to incorporate its cross-border payment services, contributing to the XRP price stability despite legal issues. Recent developments within the Ripple ecosystem have generated optimism, with some anticipating further adoption of XRP.

XRP price struggled to continue higher above the $3.25 level. The price is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $3.00 level.

The ongoing legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs has been one of the most closely watched cases in the cryptocurrency world. As the case continues to develop, experts and industry insiders are speculating about the possible outcomes and their broader implications for the future of crypto regulation in the United States.

A new SEC-led task force could fast-track crypto ETFs for assets like XRP, SOL, and DOGE, promising clearer regulations, transparency, and broader investor access.

Better Markets backs SEC's appeal against Ripple, challenging Judge Torres' XRP sales ruling. Could this impact XRP price trends?

The debate surrounding the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) in the United States continues to gain momentum. John E. Deaton, a prominent attorney known for advocating on behalf of XRP, has shared insights into what it would take to establish such a reserve.

Better Markets filed an amicus brief in the SEC vs. Ripple case, criticizing the court's ruling for ignoring the economic realities of Ripple's XRP token sale. District Court Failed to Appraise Today's Investor Better Markets, a non-profit committed to building a resilient financial system, has filed an amicus brief in the case between the U.S.

Trendlines that may be missed by many market participants indicate that Bitcoin is displaying a subtle but noticeable upward trend. The asset is continuing to rise despite a few recent declines, and it is showing important levels that traders should keep a careful eye on.

The crypto market is set to witness remarkable developments , with the XRP showing strong momentum. Amid this backdrop, one hidden DeFi gem, RCO Finance is positioned to benefit from growing interest in innovative financial services.

The price of Ripple's XRP momentarily pumped after a test page erroneously appeared on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) website, showing that the token's regulated futures could commence trading in February, pending regulatory approval.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has come out to debunk the allegations of the company lobbying against Bitcoin in a recent post on X. Garlinghouse said that it is not Ripple's intention to hinder the creation of the Bitcoin reserve but rather support a strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies which may include other tokens.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways after a volatile Thursday that saw President Trump sign a crypto-related executive order. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $103,650 -0.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,268 +0.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $248.26 -5.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.10 -2.1% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3484 -3.1% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001978 -2.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 8.2% and daily active addresses falling by 6.1%.

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The push for a strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) dates back many months, and today, Ripple Labs was flagged as a firm actively lobbying against achieving this. This callout came from Pierre Rochard, the VP of Research at Riot Platforms, who said Ripple Labs is throwing money at politicians to derail the SBR plans.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has taken to the X social media network to address accusations of lobbying against Bitcoin.

Riot Platforms vice president Pierre Rochard accused Ripple Labs of actively lobbying against the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve (SBR) in the US. Rochard made the claims in a Jan. 23 social media post.

In the latest update on the Ripple Labs lawsuit, the plaintiff filed a notice about costs taxed in the appeals court. Ripple submitted a “bill of costs” after the district court ruled in its favor, requesting compensation for time and expenses spent on the lawsuit over alleged securities violations.

XRP (XRP -0.81%) has been the best-performing major cryptocurrency over the last six months. Its token price has risen 430% across the stretch, and the cryptocurrency now has a total market capitalization of $183 billion.

A surprising twist within the crypto market has seen TRUMP token trading volume surpass XRP, with a massive price correction. This behavior of the market in a very unpredictable manner points to the fact that the crypto space is quite unpredictable and that speculative tokens often see tremendous trading activity swings, even as their prices plummet.

XRP Lawsuit: In the latest development in the In re Ripple Labs Inc Litigation, plaintiff has filed a notice regarding costs taxed in the appeals court. Ripple submitted the ‘bill of costs' after the district court ruled in favor of the company and CEO Brad Garlinghouse, seeking funds for time wasted and expenses incurred in

The XRP price rally has stalled this week, derailing its recent rally to $5, as analysts expected. This retreat has mirrored the performance of other altcoins, with popular meme coins like TRUMP and Fartcoin plunging by double digits.

Going forward, as Ripple (XRP) captures a lot of attention, Rexas Finance (RXS), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bonk (BONK), and PEPE are some of the cryptocurrencies flying under the radar and are expected to perform well in 2025.

Ripple has continued its strong bull run this year, outperforming other popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Ripple (XRP) has surged by over 52% in 2024, while Bitcoin is up by just 11%.

With the imminent introduction of XRP and SOL futures contracts by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the landscape of cryptocurrency investment is set to undergo a revolution. Get ready to discover what these developments mean.

The Ripple ecosystem is no stranger to innovation, but a recent event has added urgency to upcoming developments. Ripple USD (RLUSD), Ripple's stablecoin launched in December 2024, unexpectedly strayed from its 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar.

Better Markets, a non-profit organization focused on supporting financial reforms, has voiced its support for the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its appeal case against Ripple and XRP.

Two venerable cryptocurrencies that have experienced outstanding increases in their respective breakout years are Ripple (XRP) and Bitcoin (BTC). In 2017, XRP surged an incredible 12,732%, jumping from $0.00302 to $0.4018, while BTC shot 7,698%, from $15 to $1,484. Rexas Finance (RXS), a recently launched coin valued at just $0.

Longweights in the crypto market, Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP) rule headlines and attract investor attention. XRP has increased an amazing 498.18% over the past ninety days, while SOL rose 51.89%. These developments mirror the promise of existing cryptocurrencies, but the crypto market is large, and new competitors are continuously arising.

Whales are making big moves in the market, which could load up on projects that show strong fundamentals and long-term potential.

De recente speculaties rond de Ripple vs. SEC-zaak hebben de XRP-koers opnieuw in beweging gebracht.

CME's denial of XRP futures contradicts the optimism seen earlier this month, as technicals point to weakening of the uptrend.

XRP is currently navigating a pivotal phase, trading within a well-defined consolidation range of $2.9 to $3.4. This narrow band reflects a balanced struggle between bullish optimism and bearish caution as neither side has yet mustered the strength to trigger a decisive price movement.

In today's crypto news: Bank of America's Crypto Stance: CEO Brian Moynihan stated that banks are ready to adopt crypto for transactions, but only with clear regulations. He sees digital assets as an additional payment method, not a threat to the U.S. dollar.

Ripple's price has been rallying aggressively since November last year as it managed to match its 2018 all-time high. However, it failed to break above it and is currently struggling to continue higher.

The legal dispute between Ripple Labs, Inc. and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) witnessed a surprising development as Better Markets, Inc., a prominent nonprofit dedicated to promoting public interest in financial markets, filed an amicus curiae brief on January 22.

XRP's 550% price rally since Nov. 5 has seen it break out of a symmetrical triangle, with a profit target above $15. Will a potential launch of XRP futures help?

Futures and cryptocurrencies: why have XRP and SOL attracted attention?

Ripple Labs' president, Monica Long, is expected to unveil the company's strategic goals for 2025 in an upcoming interview on X space dubbed XRP Community Day. The event is scheduled for January 29.

XRP is down by nearly 5% over the last 24-hour period to seemingly move to retest the $3 mark in a drawdown that's coming after it briefly saw its total market capitalization surpass that of Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group denied plans to launch futures contracts for Ripple's XRP or Solana (SOL) after a beta page mistakenly went public.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold its first closed meeting under Acting Chair Mark Uyeda this Thursday, marking a key moment in the ongoing regulatory oversight of the cryptocurrency space. The meeting will involve SEC commissioners, the counsel to the commissioners, the commission's secretary, and recording secretaries.

The long-running legal tussle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) got another twist. A non-profit, Better Markets filed an amicus brief urging the Second Circuit to overturn the 2023 Ripple case ruling.

In a recently published tweet, Monica Long, Ripple president, teased her upcoming speech during the XRP Community Day that is scheduled for Jan. 28-29 this year.