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.
Cryptocurrency prices are starting to grind through a period of slow but steady gains in the past 48 hours, with Bitcoin again leading the charge and most altcoins lagging in recovery. In a recent post on the X platform, popular Bitcoin maximalist and CEO of JAN3, Samson Mow, described the misleading nature of unit bias among altcoins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
XRP-based funds saw strong inflows, bucking the trend as Bitcoin and Ethereum products recorded significant outflows last week.
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.
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.
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.
Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, sees increased adoption with the latest integration on Aave V3's Ethereum market. The addition introduces streamlined lending and borrowing services for DeFi enthusiasts and institutions. The announcement shifted attention to native AAVE's performance, which signals impending rallies after breaking out of a descending wedge.
The lawsuit says it fills a regulatory gap left by federal agencies during the Trump administration. Legal experts say the case may create confusion but won't set binding precedent, even within Oregon.
A total of 72 cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded funds are currently awaiting approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. What Happened: These pending applications span a wide range of crypto assets, including mainstream tokens like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), as well as meme coins such as Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and themed funds like "2x Melania.
Digital asset investment products saw modest inflows last week, with XRP outperforming peers as investor sentiment diverged across regions and market volatility persisted, according to the latest CoinShares report. The post CoinShares: Digital Asset Products See Minor Inflows, XRP Leads with $37.7M appeared first on Cryptonews.
XRP appeats to be back in legal crosshairs as Oregon sues Coinbase over unregistered securities, listing the token among 31 assets allegedly sold in violation of state law.
Ripple's ecosystem is seeing notable momentum, with XRP and its RLUSD stablecoin making major advances in the crypto market. Coinbase lists XRP futures On April 21, Coinbase introduced XRP futures contracts on its US derivatives platform.
XRP (XRP) has been trapped within a tight range over the last eight days. The altcoin trades just above its $2.00 support after a marketwide recovery over the weekend.Onchain and technical data now show that the XRP/USD pair is well-positioned for a breakout toward $3.00.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield's lawsuit against Coinbase argues that XRP and other digital assets are unregistered securities.Rayield sued US-based, publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase for allegedly violating Oregon's securities law. In an April 18 announcement, the Oregon Department of Justice said the suit was part of an effort to fill what it described as a regulatory vacuum left by federal agencies under the Trump administration: “States must fill enforcement vacuum being left by federal regulators who are abandoning these cases under Trump administration,“ the department said.
The XRP price crossing the $10 mark into the double-digit territory remains a widespread school of thought, and crypto analysts have, at different points, shared analyses that seem to support this notion. Most especially, since the XRP price broke the $3 mark and is now holding support above $2, it has given fuel to these expectations.
Bitcoin maximalist and popular crypto analyst Samson Mow has stated that the XRP price should be worth $5,800 for it to match the value of Bitcoin. Mow's recent remarks come as BTC continues to outperform most altcoins, including XRP, as the latter struggles despite legal victory against the SEC and strategic acquisitions.
The start to President Trump's second term in the US has been quite rocky to the crypto sector. Although Bitcoin soared to its highs of $109K in the initial days, the crypto sector also witnessed lows close to $70K levels due to the fears driven by Trump Tariffs and global market volatility.
On Tuesday, April 21, Paul Atkins was sworn in as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Thursday, April 24, the SEC will hold a closed meeting — and many are speculating, could it augur the conclusion of the longstanding Ripple v.
Crypto inflows last week were modest at $6 million, as negative flows provoked by US economic indicators whitewashed significant gains made by mid-week.
Digital asset investment products recorded modest net inflows of $6 million last week, reflecting an overall mixed investor sentiment, according to the latest CoinShares report. What Happened: The report highlights regional divergences and asset-specific trends, as investors responded to stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data and shifting macro conditions.
Ripple's dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, has officially launched on the Aave V3 Ethereum Core Market. Users can now supply and borrow RLUSD, marking a new step in Ripple's entry into the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.
Bitcoin bouncing from the 50-day moving average and a push past late March resistance levels has definitely reawakened bullish sentiment. With BTC now holding around $88,450 and edging closer to reclaiming its 200-day moving average, the market's looking at $95,000 as the next stop.
Sentiment toward the asset class remains mixed but is showing "signs of recovery," Head of Research James Butterfill said.
With Colle AI, the multichain NFT platform powered by artificial intelligence, a significant expansion of its integrated functionalities with XRP is announced, bringing new possibilities for automation and creation in the digital landscape. With this update, the platform aims to redefine the interaction between blockchain, combining real-time automation and faster transactions thanks to the power of the XRP ledger. The extension of XRP functions within the Colle AI ecosystem represents a decisive step towards greater decentralized interoperability, contributing to the development of a Web3 that is smoother, faster, and more accessible to digital content creators.
XRP, SOL, and ADA are among the well-known altcoins deemed securities in the case.
HashKey Capital, the investment division of crypto infrastructure firm HashKey Group, has unveiled Asias first XRP tracker fund. Announced via an X (formerly Twitter) thread on April 18, the move aims to drive institutional adoption of XRP, one of the leading digital assets for cross-border payments.
XRP has rebounded from $2.06 to $2.14 in the past 24 hours, gaining 3.49% as bullish momentum builds. The rally comes alongside a surge in trading volume, which jumped 50.45% to $2.43 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin goes live on Aave V3 with minimal activity, aiming to boost enterprise adoption and DeFi integration across platforms.
The speculations on a sooner-than-expected XRP lawsuit dismissal have soared as Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the new US SEC chair. Optimism surged as pro-crypto voices anticipated that Atkins would accelerate pro-digital asset reforms.
XRP holds at $2.08 as Ripple's Hidden Road acquisition and Coinbase's futures launch boost institutional adoption despite short-term price hesitation.
Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas has estimated that there are a whopping 72 cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings.
The Oregon Justice Department has recently filed a Coinbase lawsuit, sparking widespread attention and criticism. In a sharp rebuke, XRP lawyer Bill Morgan slammed Oregon's XRP complaint on Coinbase as “dystopian nonsense,” highlighting the state's apparent disregard for previous judicial decisions on token's status.
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced late Monday that it is spinning off part of its non-digital currency operations into a new corporate entity to minimize risk across its business lines. The announcement, made through the country's official DART disclosure platform, revealed the restructuring will take effect on July 31, 2025.
Coinbase Derivatives, a subsidiary of Coinbase Global, has launched regulated XRP futures contracts, expanding its offerings for U.S.-based crypto traders. The new products, whose launch was announced on an Apr.