The last 24 hours have seen a notable issuance of 2,008,333 RLUSD by the Ripple stablecoin RLUSD Treasury. Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, a community account on X that tracks the minting, redemption and transfer of Ripple's RLUSD, reports this development in a tweet, highlighting the latest activity at the RLUSD Treasury.

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A widely followed analyst and trader is leaning bullish on a top-30 altcoin by market cap while outlining the path forward for three other crypto assets.

Maple Finance, a major institutional cryptocurrency lender, shared details of a recently completed pioneering loan deal with the XRP crypto as a collateral. The seven-figure USDC loan contract was facilitated by the Digital Wealth Partners asset manager.

Crypto trader and analyst Ali Martinez has push significant interest in the altcoin market with his bold predictions for XRP, Solana, and Pepe. In a recent post to his 113,700 followers on X, Martinez suggests that XRP could potentially surge by 200% if certain market catalysts continue to unfold.

Anthony Pompliano, a renowned venture capitalist, podcaster and Bitcoiner, has shared data that shows that the probability, or rather, the expectations of the new U.S. president building a strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the country in 2025 have seen a drastic increase.

A Lancashire man, James Parker, has been arrested in connection to a Bitcoin fraud ring that stole £28 million from an Australian cryptocurrency website. According to authorities, the scheme started in 2017 after Parker discovered a loophole that allowed him to steal money from the cryptocurrency trading website.

All eyes are currently on Bitcoin's price to see if it will validate a textbook pattern indicated on its chart and, in the process, hit fresh record highs.

Bitcoin spot ETF issuer ProShares has submitted filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a series of new XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) products. As reported by ETF Store President Nate Geraci, the proposed ETFs include leveraged, inverse, and futures options.

The Bitcoin (BTC) Miner reserves have experienced a consistent decline over the last year in a rather concerning development. However, Bitcoin has recorded multiple price rallies during this period even breaking into the $100,000 price zone.

Amid the rising bullish sentiment in the crypto market, the price of Bitcoin has successfully maintained its value above the $100,000 mark. However, top altcoins such as Ethereum and XRP have recorded a bearish action during this period, highlighting a mixed action in the crypto space.

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Austin King, co-founder and CEO of OmniNetwork, in a latest X post breaks down Ripple's latest move into tokenization and how it will reshape the onchain economy.

Following an earlier price crash to below $90,000, Bitcoin closed out the past week with an impressive price surge resulting in a net 9.30% gain. During this price rally, Santiment reports a significant network development with bullish indications for the largest cryptocurrency.

Crypto prices are up a ton since Donald Trump won the presidential election in early November, and crypto prices by and large have held up pretty well in the face of a recent rise in Treasury yields. Most investors are still bullish on the regulatory tailwinds Trump could unleash when he takes office.

Switzerland is gearing up to adopt the Bitcoin reserve amidst growing cryptocurrency acceptance fueled by Donald Trump's progressive policies. Cryptocurrency advocates nationwide propose considering BTC as a reserve asset along with the dollar, euro, and gold.

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has raised concerns over the U.S. government's intention to sell 69,370 Bitcoin confiscated in connection with the Silk Road case.

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Trader demand for Solana's SOL rose as Donald Trump's so-termed official token was issued on the network.

Most altcoins are deep in the red, while SOL has soared by 10%.

The total value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation currently stands at $3.5 trillion, which is near a record high. Bitcoin (BTC 1.25%) accounts for more than half of that value, thanks to its market capitalization of almost $2 trillion.

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Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has publicly endorsed a proposal for global leaders to establish Bitcoin strategic reserves. The post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Backs Global Bitcoin Strategic Reserves Initiative appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP's current bearish divergence setup mirrors the technical pattern seen in 2018, which preceded an 80% price correction.

Prominent analyst Michaël van de Poppe has shared his latest insights with his 763,900 followers on X, identifying an under-the-radar altcoin poised for a breakout while updating his outlook on Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has taken to his official account on X to touch on the topic of Gary Gensler stepping down from the position of SEC chairman.

XRP (XRP -4.33%) has been on an absolute tear lately. The cryptocurrency's token price has rocketed 54% higher in 2025's trading and is up more than 520% during the past year.

Massachusetts plans to create a Bitcoin reserve through the Commonwealth Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. Republican Senator Peter Durant leads the proposal, aiming to diversify state investments.

A Malaysian accountant has lost half a million to Bitcoin scammers. According to reports, the victim, a 61-year-old accountant, lost about RM460,888 to the bad actors after making a bad investment decision.

A proposed Oklahoma bill seeks to integrate bitcoin into state savings and pensions, aiming to safeguard purchasing power and position the state as a leader in digital assets. State Finances Meet Bitcoin: Oklahoma Lawmaker's Strategic Reserve Plan Oklahoma State Rep.

The current U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, Gary Gensler, will resign this January 20, 2025, marking an end to an era. Gensler has been active in the crypto industry, especially for its legal connection with the Ripple token through the SEC Vs Ripple case.

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A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC). The analyst and trader pseudonymously known as Bluntz tells his 309,200 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin has witnessed “savage price action” after falling to around $89,200 and then quickly recovering.

XRP News: The odds of an XRP, Solana (SOL), & Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded funds (ETF) have gained significant traction in anticipation of Doland Trump's upcoming presidential inauguration and Gary Gensler's exit. Notably, renowned ETF expert Nate Geraci recently revealed that numerous asset managers have submitted filings for multiple crypto-backed exchange-traded products.

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known to crypto enthusiasts as CZ, a co-founder and former boss of the Binance exchange, has published a tweet to clarify his X post of January 14 about Bitcoin, buying the dip, regrets about not doing it and the FUD.

Switzerland might add Bitcoin to its central bank reserves if voters approve. A group of crypto diehards wants to force SNB to hold Bitcoin.

Despite Bitcoins (BTC) bull run in 2024, blockchain venture capital (VC) investments did not see a proportional increase, signaling a shift in institutional investment strategies for the cryptocurrency and blockchain startup ecosystem. According to a CoinTelegraph report on January 18, a January 16 study by Insights For VC revealed a weakening correlation between Bitcoin prices and VC funding since 2023.

XRP has surged to a 7-year high, reflecting bullish momentum, while the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has announced plans to repay $1.2 billion, potentially boosting market liquidity. According to CoinTelegraph on January 18, XRP climbed to $3.20 on January 15, its highest level since 2018, driven by optimism surrounding President-elect Donald Trumps pro-crypto stance and regulatory clarity.

The probability of President-elect Donald Trump establishing a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve after his inauguration has surged to 70% in betting markets, fueling anticipation within the cryptocurrency industry. According to CoinTelegraph on January 8, prediction markets like Kalshi, a U.S. derivatives exchange, and Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction platform, estimate a 70% and 42% likelihood, respectively, that Trump will establish a Bitcoin reserve by 2026.

Institutional interest in Bitcoin has grown significantly over the last few months.

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Can Bitcoin break past its current resistance and hit new highs in the next 30 days?

Analysts highlight eight key factors that could sustain Bitcoin dominance into 2025, reinforcing the leading coin's strength.

Bitcoin has made an impressive recovery, surging over 15% since Monday's flash crash brought the price briefly to the $89,000 level. The rebound has reignited bullish momentum, with BTC now attempting to push above a key supply zone.

Today marks the final full day for Gary Gensler at the SEC, and as he exits, the ETF industry has been quick to respond with a wave of filings, including XRP and Solana Futures ETFs.

Data shows the cryptocurrency derivatives sector has seen a large amount of liquidations in the past day as Bitcoin and others have enjoyed a rally. Both Crypto Long & Short Liquidations Have Been High Today According to data from CoinGlass, a significant amount of liquidations have piled up on the derivatives side of the cryptocurrency sector following the market volatility.

Bitcoin recovered from past week's downtrend to return back above $100k.

Microstrategy plans to use unique shares expansion model to raise more funds for the acquisition of bitcoin. Michael Saylor Still Wants More Bitcoin Microstrategy intends to expand its authorized class A common stock from 330 million shares to 10.30 billion shares to facilitate the company's extensive bitcoin acquisitions, according to Bloomberg.