Two Layer 1s are gaining momentum again: Solana (SOL) is drawing bullish forecasts with a $143 price target, while Avalanche (AVAX) is showing early signs of recovery after reversing a bearish trend. Both tokens are reclaiming market attention as capital inflows rise and sentiment improves.

David Schwartz, chief technology officer at Ripple, has taken to social media to warn about malicious code in the most recent versions of the library for XRPL developers that could steal private keys.

DeFi Development Corporation, formerly known as Janover Inc., has officially changed its corporate name to reflect a new focus: building a transparent, crypto-native treasury strategy for public market investors. The rebrand comes alongside a fresh $11.

The cryptocurrency market continued its strong momentum on Tuesday. Bitcoin has surged to a two-week high, breaching the $91,000 level amid a sharp bout of upward momentum. The rally marks a notable turnaround for the cryptocurrency, which had struggled with volatility in recent weeks but now appears to be staging a decisive advance.

The long‑running stalemate in the XRP price action may be entering its decisive phase, according to market technician CasiTrades (@CasiTrades). In a chart update shared on X, the analyst stresses that “XRP's setup has not changed – but the clock is ticking,” underscoring that the token remains confined to the same structural range that has contained it since early April.

Solana (SOL) has made significant strides in recent weeks, reaching a monthly high after a steady incline in its price action. Currently trading at $139, the altcoin has encountered resistance at the $148 level, which it failed to breach previously.

The SEC is set to review 72 crypto ETFs, including those tracking SOL, XRP, and DOGE.

The firm began buying and staking SOL after being acquired by former Kraken executives earlier this month.

TL;DR Large investors (whales) are actively accumulating XRP, a pattern that has historically preceded major price surges. The amount of XRP held on exchanges has dropped by 10% in the past month, indicating that investors are moving their tokens into long-term storage. With a current price of $2.18, a 24-hour gain of +2.

The Ethereum price chart shows that it could hit the $3,250 level, even though the cryptocurrency has not been performing well recently in relation to Bitcoin and other assets. This technical setup appears as on-chain data shows that big-time investors are buying more.

The Ripple price staged a strong rally on Tuesday, crossing a crucial resistance level as whale accumulation accelerated and Bitcoin soared past $90,000.

Solana has spiked more than 14% since April 2 when U.S. President Donald Trump imposed his global tariffs.

Janover (JNVR), the real estate-focused fintech company with a Solana (SOL) treasury strategy, has been renamed to DeFi Development Corp and purchased another $11.5 million worth of SOL tokens, the firm said on Tuesday.

Here's what you need to know about Oregon AG claims on XRP's security status.

Circle launches its Circle Payments Network (CPN) to revolutionize global money transfers using USDC and EURC stablecoins—setting the stage for a fierce rivalry with Ripple Payments.

TL;DR Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin debuts on Aave V3 with a $50 million supply cap, marking a major milestone in its entry into decentralized finance. Although initial usage is low, early market signals show growing interest.

Ethereum is making a strategic shift that is both discreet and radical in the crypto universe. As the network prepares to face colossal technical challenges, its Foundation is reshuffling the balance of power.

Is this the upgrade Ethereum needs?

The crypto market registered a notable uptick on Monday, getting off to a strong start to the new week. Price action remained subdued last weekend as Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies traded sideways.

As the broader crypto market experiences volatility, Ripple USD stablecoin RLUSD is seeing increasing trading activity. Bitcoin surpassed $89,000, being viewed as a risk-off asset amid global economic uncertainty.

After losing more than half its value for the year-to-date, sagging Ethereum (ETH) could be readying for a resurgence. On May 7th the number two blockchain's long-awaited Prague-Electra (Pectra) upgrade will leave the testnet and move to go-live.

Crypto exchange Coinbase Derivatives has officially launched two new cryptocurrency futures products: futures and nano XRP futures. The contracts are overseen by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and offer traders new tools to manage risk and gain exposure to the price of the fourth-largest crypto asset.

XRP's price is about to burst out if this bullish pattern continues, but there's still regulatory hurdles to be conquered.

The XRP community has received a critical security alert following a recent tweet by security platform Aikido Security.

As uncertainty in the broader market looms over the crypto space, some market pundits remain remarkably upbeat—especially when it comes to XRP. A anonymous cryptocurrency analyst referred to as “Papa” sees XRP reaching a price of up to $14 despite the latest challenges besetting the digital money.

Circle's decision to unveil the Circle Payments Network (CPN) on 21 April has set the stage for the first head‑to‑head contest between a fully reserved stable‑asset rail and Ripple's decade‑old Ripple Payments (formerly On-Demand Liquidity – ODL) product.

XRP is emerging as a strong contender to overtake Ethereum (ETH) in market capitalization. The 2025 market outlook reveals several factors that support the scenario where XRP becomes the second-largest altcoin by market cap.

TL;DR Global digital asset funds posted a modest $6M inflow amid market turbulence, hinting at early recovery. XRP emerged as the standout, attracting nearly $37.7M in inflows and outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum. Renewed investor confidence in XRP signals potential for broader altcoin recovery and continued digital asset growth.

Solana price seems to be gearing up for a recovery after crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital sold Ethereum and purchased $98M worth of SOL. This purchase has sparked optimism that the Solana price can rally past $200, but a bearish formation in the SOL/BTC chart suggests that bearish headwinds are still at play.

Ripple's dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD continues its push for adoption with its latest integration into Aave.

Digital asset investment products recorded a modest $6 million in inflows last week, according to CoinShares' latest report. This follows several weeks of notable outflows, reflecting a cautious market sentiment.

Is there a new flippening on the horizon?

XRP and Solana are leading the ETF race as speculations soared over the potential launch of altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US. Following Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETF approvals, attention has now shifted to these high-demand altcoins.

Ethereum lost its spot as the top NFT platform from the first time, to its layer 2 Polygon.

Metaplex, an NFT platform built on Solana, faces legal threats after it announced an attempt to sweep SOL tokens that have not been claimed into its DAO treasury.

XRP-based funds saw strong inflows, bucking the trend as Bitcoin and Ethereum products recorded significant outflows last week.

In the latest development within the Ripple ecosystem, the RLUSD stabecoin goes live on the Aave V3 Ethereum Core Market. Bolstering Ripple's entry into the stablecoin market, RLUSD gained new utility, allowing users to supply or borrow the coin.

Ethereum (ETH), the world's largest smart contracts platform, is set to undergo a crucial tech design upgrade. With EIP 7907, "Meter Contract Code Size And Increase Limit" now being considered for implementation, Ethereum (ETH) becomes more developer friendly than ever before.

With a daily trading volume of $10.50 billion and a market value of $115 billion, XRP, trading at $1.98, represents the volatility observed across the crypto market. Its most recent 7.7% drop over the past 24 hours emphasizes how delicate it still is to outside macroeconomic and geopolitical events.

As Ethereum (ETH) investors seek new horizons, two cryptocurrencies have emerged as compelling alternatives, Rexas Finance (RXS) and Shiba Inu (SHIB). Rexas Finance, currently in the 12th and final stage of its presale, has seen its token price ascend from an initial $0.03 to $0.20, with 92% of this stage already sold out.

Shiba Inu is back on track as Ethereum's Buterin delivers a ground-breaking proposal ahead of Pectra upgrade.

The XRP price has dipped by 1.5% in the past 24 hour, yet the imminent appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC Chair could bring a wave of XRP ETF approvals. The post Will an XRP ETF Send Prices Flying? Incoming SEC Chair Faces 70 Crypto Filings appeared first on Cryptonews.

TL;DR Whale accumulation surges: Big investors are rapidly increasing their holdings, with whale wallets rising from 4,943 to 5,019 and the SOL price climbing from $121.44 to $134.02 in just one week. Bullish technical indicators: Solana is trading well above its 50-day moving average, a classic sign of market strength that often precedes significant rallies.

Ethereum's new adoption rate recovers to nearly 40%, signaling user growth.

As Bitcoin (BTC) approaches the $90,000 mark, Ethereum (ETH) remains in a consolidation phase, trading just above $1,500. This divergence in price movements has sparked discussions among crypto analysts regarding the potential future trajectory of Ethereum, particularly in light of Bitcoin's bullish momentum.

A recent report by Fortune highlights President Donald Trump's inauguration week as the most extravagant in history, fueled by an unprecedented $239 million in donations from corporate backers and executives, including key crypto players like Ripple Labs.

Aave users can start supplying and borrowing Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on the decentralized lending platform's V3 Ethereum Core market, Aave said in a Monday post on X.