Recently, social media discussions have circulated unverified claims suggesting that SWIFT is nearing an agreement with Ripple to incorporate XRP into its cross-border payment system, with reports alleging that billions of XRP are secured in escrow as liquidity reserves. However, Watcher.

In the past few months, Bitcoin has been following a pattern of experiencing a short-term positive impact after a positive event. The recent FOMC meeting, which kept the rates unchanged, induced strength in crypto and the traditional markets. But it appeared to be a short-lived rally as the bears quickly jumped in and extracted profits.

Ripple's XRP is currently down by more than 2% and is trading at $2.43. While some short-term price bounces are typical, especially from support levels or oversold signals, a major price surge like the one seen at the end of 2024 seems unlikely for the time being.

The cryptocurrency market remained subdued on Friday, struggling to sustain momentum despite a brief recovery earlier in the week following the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Bitcoin struggled to hold above the $85,000 mark, while XRP and Solana saw sharper declines. The global crypto market cap stands at $2.

Bitcoin was once considered the dominant currency in illicit transactions. However, it is now being replaced by privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC), Dash, and stablecoins.

Bitcoin bulls who still think the cycle peak has yet to come as retail investors haven't piled in yet might be using an outdated playbook, according to a crypto executive.“The idea that the cycle isn't over just because onchain retail activity is absent needs reconsideration,” CryptoQuant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju said in a March 19 X post.

Bitcoin Faces Volatility as Liquidations Surge Whats Next? Bitcoins price remains highly volatile, with recent mass liquidations worsening market conditions.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance has issued a major clarification on proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining, stating that neither solo nor pool mining falls under securities regulations. This marks a regulatory win for Bitcoin and other PoW cryptocurrencies, reinforcing that mining does not involve a reasonable expectation of profits as defined by the Howey Test.

Germany-based biopharmaceutical company atai Life Sciences (ATAI) has announced its plan to allocate a portion of its treasury to bitcoin (BTC), joining a growing list of firms adopting a BTC-focused treasury strategy. ATAI Chairman Christian Angermayer revealed the move in a Substack post, citing concerns about inflation and market volatility.

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, recently announced that the SEC has finally dropped its appeal against Ripple, marking the end of a lengthy legal battle that lasted over three years. The SEC has decided not to pursue further legal action, confirming that Ripple is no longer under threat from the regulatory body.

Bitcoin Pulls Back as Post-Fed Optimism Fades; Ether ETFs See Extended Outflows Bitcoin retreated Thursday as market optimism following the Federal Reserves decision lost steam. The cryptocurrency fell 1.4% to $84,253.5 by 10:01 ET (14:01 GMT), mirroring broader risk asset movements.

Bitcoin's price has been regaining momentum after a recent weeks of decline, climbing back above $85,000. This marks a 2.7% increase in the past week, slowly recovering from previous losses.

Bitcoin's transaction volume drops sharply, raising concerns about market strength amid resistance near $86,000.

A former sound engineer for Grammy award-winning rapper Eminem has been accused of leaking and selling the artist's unreleased music for thousands in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Joseph Strange, a 46-year-old from Holly, Michigan, has been identified as the person violating copyright laws through the sale of unreleased music of Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, according to an affidavit by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday.

With the XRP price now building significant momentum, a crypto analyst has projected that the top altcoin is set to rally to a higher target of $38. The analyst reveals that the price action combined with key bullish technical indicators support this optimistic outlook.

Bitcoin is already down 23% from its recent peak, and analysts at CryptoQuant warn steeper losses may lie ahead.

XRP dips after its rally as traders eye SEC's official appeal withdrawal and ETF prospects. Will regulatory clarity boost institutional demand?

The crypto industry received a significant legal victory as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced on March 19 that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had officially dropped its appeal against the company. The announcement came in a video posted on social media platform X, where Garlinghouse noted the regulatory agency's decision to end its pursuit of further litigation.

NASDAQ-listed biopharmaceutical firm Atai Life Sciences says cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin could be key to survival for biotech startups as they wade through years of regulatory approvals. Atai, which is developing mental health treatments using psychedelics like DMT and MDMA, has become the latest public company to announce plans to buy Bitcoin.

The serial entrepreneur who founded the Mt. Gox crypto exchange and co-founded Ripple has shared new details about his ambitious space station company Vast, which he hopes will help expand the human race into a multi-planetary species.In a March 20 interview with Bloomberg, Jed McCaleb confirmed that Vast is on track to launch Haven-1 — a commercial space station still under construction — into orbit by May 2026.

Metaplanet, a publicly listed Japanese company known for its Bitcoin ($BTC) investments, has appointed Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, to its newly created Strategic Board of Advisors. The company made the exciting announcement in a post on X.

Lately, the Bitcoin market has been seeing some notable adjustments in its price and key metrics even as volatility continues to overshadow the broader crypto market. With positive developments emerging in the market, bullish momentum appears to be building as the price reclaims the $85,000 mark again.

Ripple CEO expects significant XRP growth amid potential U.S. crypto reserve inclusion and ETF approval, citing a favorable regulatory shift. Ripple CEO: XRP Poised for U.S. Crypto Stockpile and ETF Breakthrough Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed confidence in XRP's inclusion in the U.S.

Short-term Bitcoin holders are shifting strategies as BTC hovers near key levels.

With bitcoin hovering between $83,880 and just above the $86,000 range on Thursday, a long-inactive wallet first created on March 18, 2016—exactly nine years ago this week—moved 534.94 BTC, now valued at around $45 million based on current exchange rates.

The recent strength indicators for XRP have sparked debates about whether the asset will be able to return to the $3 mark anytime soon. The likelihood of such a move cannot be completely ruled out in light of the cryptocurrency's recent price spike and improving sentiment.

XRP market appeared bullish with unique address activity exploding 6X.

Cryptocurrency trader Ali Martinez says a payments-focused altcoin must stay above a key price level to avoid a steep corrective move. Martinez tells his 133,500 followers on the social media platform X that if XRP (XRP) falls below $2, it risks witnessing a deeper drawdown due to a lack of consolidation below the price level.

According to a recent X post by crypto entrepreneur Arthur Hayes, Bitcoin (BTC) probably hit its bottom during the plunge to $77,000 on March 10. However, Hayes cautioned that while BTC may have bottomed, stock markets could face more pain ahead.

Strategy CEO Michael Saylor has once again made a confident prediction regarding Bitcoin's future, stating that the cryptocurrency's price will hit $13 million in the next 20 years.

The U.S. state of North Carolina may allocate up to 10% of public funds to bitcoin, aiming to establish a strategic reserve and embrace cryptocurrency as part of its financial strategy.

Bitcoin surged to $86,000 before dropping to $84,000 after Trump's pro-crypto speech, confirming a U.S. Bitcoin Reserve and regulatory reforms. Will BTC hit $90K next? The post Trump's Crypto Revolution: Can Bitcoin Hit $90K Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has again provided a bullish outlook for the XRP price. This time, the analyst alluded to a previous analysis, in which he predicted that XRP could reach $130, a move which confirms that the altcoin is still on the path to this ambitious target.

Bitcoin's (BTC) recent 30% correction has shaken market sentiment, but VanEck's latest outlook report suggests that the pullback is part of a broader reset rather than a sign of structural weakness.

The SEC said Thursday that proof-of-work crypto mining—as seen with Bitcoin and Dogecoin—does not fall under its definition of securities.

XRP's breakout past $2.50 signals renewed market confidence, driven by strategic accumulation, surging network activity, and a pivotal regulatory shift.

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has strongly criticized the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, arguing that it is a deceptive initiative designed to mislead investors into purchasing cryptocurrency. Schiff, a known economist and gold advocate, accused former President Donald Trump of fueling what he describes as a speculative mania that could lead to unprecedented financial

Strategy's Michael Saylor posted on X today that: “EUR gonna need BTC.” The message came at a time when European leaders were already on edge.

Bitcoin (BTC) price rallied to an intraday high of $87,453 in the early hours of the NY trading session but quickly retraced its gains to $83,655 shortly after US President Donald Trump made a video appearance at the Digital Asset Summit in New York. Prior to the video statement, rumors circulated on X, suggesting that President Trump would announce zero capital gains taxes on certain cryptocurrencies or issue a favorable statement about the US strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Bitcoin Bull Score Index plunges to a two-year low, as recent market data highlights weakening investor sentiment and declining network activity. Analysts suggest the drop could signal extended bearish trends. The post CryptoQuant Reports Bitcoin Bull Score Index Hits Two-Year Lows appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin's price volatility has hit a six-month high, mainly due to macroeconomic concerns such as trade tensions, inflation risks, and economic uncertainty in the U.S.

At the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in Manhattan, President Donald Trump delivered a pre-recorded address, marking the first time a U.S. president has spoken at a crypto conference.

Biotech firm Atai is the latest publicly traded company to announce a Bitcoin treasury strategy, starting with a $5 million buy.

With the broader crypto market displaying renewed upside momentum, several digital assets like XRP have recorded notable gains in the last 24 hours. XRP's recent upswing might be attributed to a massive buying spree among big investors as whale wallet addresses witness a significant rise.

Bitcoin (BTC) volatility climbed to 3.6% on March 19 — the highest point since August 2024, according to data from CoinGlass. The volatility reflects heightened market uncertainty amid structural unknowns in the US economy, according to Uldis Tearudklans, chief revenue officer at UK-based cryptocurrency exchange Paybis.

Cryptocurrencies slightly retraced gains on Thursday as President Trump addressed cryptocurrency investors via a pre-recorded statement. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,401 -1.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,975.75 -2.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $127.88 -3.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.43 -1.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1692 -2.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001286 -0.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume relatively flat at $45.9 billion and daily active addresses are up by 1.8%.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered video remarks to the Digital Asset Summit conference in New York on Thursday. He doubled down on his pro-crypto view and promised to make the United States the “undisputed Bitcoin superpower and crypto capital of the world.

Bullish Bitcoin (BTC) positions using leverage on the Bitfinex exchange surged to their highest level in nearly six months, reaching 80,333 BTC on March 20—equivalent to $6.92 billion. The 27.5% increase in Bitcoin margin longs since Feb. 20 has fueled speculation that the 12.5% BTC price gain from the $76,700 low on March 11 is driven by leverage and may not be sustainable.