XRP, Ethereum surge by double digits – What now?
Ethereum and Ripple ride a wave of recovery, with XRP leading the charge in social volume and price spikes.
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Ethereum and Ripple ride a wave of recovery, with XRP leading the charge in social volume and price spikes.
The long-standing legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally made significant progress in court, and the case may be nearing its end, with a surge for XRP. As expected, this development revitalized interest in XRP, Ripple's native cryptocurrency, which in turn led to a noticeable surge in XRP's activity across the crypto industry.
Ripple Labs has initiated beta testing for ripple usd (RLUSD), a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum mainnets. The stablecoin is currently not available for public trading as it awaits regulatory approval.
One of the longest running legal cases impacting crypto's regulatory future is potentially nearing resolution. The case, between cryptocurrency company Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), centers around whether Ripple's XRP token is a security and has gone through several iterations since its 2020 start.
Ripple has alerted its community about increased fraudulent activities. According to the announcement, these XRP scams have preceded the order to pay a $125 million fine for violating securities laws in 1,278 institutional sale transactions.
TL;DR Ripple has begun testing its stablecoin RLUSD on XRP Ledger and Ethereum, but it is not yet available for purchase or trading. RLUSD is designed to complement the XRP token and compete with stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, which dominate the market. The XRP token has lost 6.
Since the recent ruling in the US SEC's battle against XRP on Wednesday, there has been a spike in optimism and interest in the altcoin's prospects. Despite the long-standing tussle, which impacted the price of XRP significantly in 2020, several crypto analysts like Doctor Profit still believe in the coin's potential in the long term.
Ripple believes the total stablecoin market will swell to $2 trillion by 2028 as demand for the low-volatility fiat-pegged tokens grows.
Following a favorable ruling for Ripple, the parent company of XRP, in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case, there is anticipation that the development might spark a rally in the token's valuation.
XRP issuer Ripple is advancing on stablecoin plans after CEO Brad Garlinghouse teased the idea during Consensus 2024.
XRP surged by more than 27% in the 24 hours after a judge issued a long-awaited order in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple Labs. In an order filed on Wednesday, District Judge Analisa Torres imposed a $125 million civil penalty against the San Francisco-based payments company.
The company said it will use both Ripple USD (RLUSD) and XRP for cross-border payments services.
Ripple has recently revealed a major update on its stablecoin, RLUSD, which has gained notable traction from crypto market enthusiasts. In a recent X post, the blockchain firm said that it has started testing on its stablecoin and its private beta is on XRP Ledger and Ethereum mainnet.
XRP bucks broader market trends, outperforming Bitcoin and other top coins despite yesterday's muted gains.
Earlier this year, Ripple noted that it would launch a stablecoin to rival USDT and USDC sometime in 2024.
San Francisco-based enterprise crypto company Ripple has launched its much-hyped stablecoin in private beta, according to a Friday announcement.
Buyers are struggling to build upon Bitcoin's sharp recovery on Aug. 8, indicating that the bears remain active at higher levels.
The past week saw a mix of bearish and bullish momentum building up and impacting the prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.
On Wednesday, a federal judge brought the long-pending Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) court battle to a close, imposing a $125 million penalty on Ripple. The penalty is much closer to Ripple's bid than the $2 billion the SEC had sought — causing the price of XRP to skyrocket over 20%.
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, Ripple (XRP) has long been a favorite among institutional investors and whales. However, recent developments indicate that even the largest XRP holders are starting to diversify their portfolios by eyeing new, high-potential tokens like Mpeppe (MPEPE).
Ripple (XRP) is experiencing a significant resurgence in the crypto market, making a steady climb toward the $1 mark. Despite recent legal battles, including a hefty $125 million fine imposed by a judge, Ripple has managed to turn the tides in its favor.
Legal victory and price growth: XRP ready to revolutionize the sector
Over the past month, XRP has emerged as one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies, experiencing double-digit gains while setting its sights on a long-term target of reaching $1 and beyond.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signaled it will not appeal Wednesday's ruling by Judge Torres in the legal battle with Ripple. The case concluded on August 7 with the company facing a civil penalty significantly less than the SEC originally demanded.
