In a major move for the crypto market, the SEC has officially rescinded SAB 121, a ruling that previously prevented banks from holding crypto assets due to its accounting requirements.

Better Markets says the XRP ruling narrowed the definition of investment contracts and put many crypto offerings beyond the reach of the law.

Bitcoin could reach $150,000 this cycle, and if it goes above that price level, will probably come “back down through it,” says Glassnode analyst James Check.

XRP price struggled to continue higher above the $3.25 level. The price is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $3.00 level.

The ongoing legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs has been one of the most closely watched cases in the cryptocurrency world. As the case continues to develop, experts and industry insiders are speculating about the possible outcomes and their broader implications for the future of crypto regulation in the United States.

A new SEC-led task force could fast-track crypto ETFs for assets like XRP, SOL, and DOGE, promising clearer regulations, transparency, and broader investor access.

Better Markets backs SEC's appeal against Ripple, challenging Judge Torres' XRP sales ruling. Could this impact XRP price trends?

The last 24 hours have seen a significant 6% decline in Dogecoin's price action, marking a swift reversal from the bullish momentum two days ago. This rapid decline is concerning, especially as it aligns with events that were expected to generate strong bullish momentum for the meme coin.

Bitcoin price settled above the $100,500 resistance zone. BTC is consolidating gains and might aim for a fresh increase above the $105,000 zone.

The debate surrounding the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) in the United States continues to gain momentum. John E. Deaton, a prominent attorney known for advocating on behalf of XRP, has shared insights into what it would take to establish such a reserve.

Nasdaq-listed Fathom Holdings has secured permission from its Board of Directors to list Bitcoin as a critical asset under its management.

Better Markets filed an amicus brief in the SEC vs. Ripple case, criticizing the court's ruling for ignoring the economic realities of Ripple's XRP token sale. District Court Failed to Appraise Today's Investor Better Markets, a non-profit committed to building a resilient financial system, has filed an amicus brief in the case between the U.S.

Untouched Bitcoin wallets potentially linked to Ross Ulbricht and Silk Road are now worth over $47 million.

Bitcoin (BTC) has reached a key milestone in its market journey, surging past $100,000 for the second time in 2025. As BTC hits new all-time highs, investors and analysts alike are asking: Could Bitcoin soar by as much as 560% in the coming months?

Following one of the most awaited Trump actions, the Trump crypto executive order, empowering AI, cryptos, and technology, what would be David Sacks role in this? Here is all you need to know

Senator Cynthia Lummis has proposed legislation to establish a national bitcoin reserve, planning to purchase 1 million BTC worth $108 billion over five years.

The price of Ripple's XRP momentarily pumped after a test page erroneously appeared on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) website, showing that the token's regulated futures could commence trading in February, pending regulatory approval.

President Trump has officially eliminated a controversial guideline from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that effectively prevented US banks from holding crypto assets. The new administration just rescinded Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, which forced banks to identify crypto assets held on behalf of their customers as liabilities on their balance sheets.

Semler Scientific, a medical technology company, announced its intention to raise $75 million through a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2030. This move aligns with the company's ongoing focus on expanding its Bitcoin strategy while addressing other corporate financial objectives.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading within an unusually tight 60-day price range, according to a recent report from Glassnode. This narrowing of price action, characterized by minimal fluctuations, is often seen as a precursor to a major market shift.

The cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE -2.05%) saw its value sink this week. The meme coin is trading 15.5% lower as of 4:40 p.m.

After a flash crash to $89,256 earlier this month, Bitcoin (BTC) made a swift recovery, reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of $108,786 on January 20. However, according to a crypto analyst, further upside could be limited until the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting later this month.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has come out to debunk the allegations of the company lobbying against Bitcoin in a recent post on X. Garlinghouse said that it is not Ripple's intention to hinder the creation of the Bitcoin reserve but rather support a strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies which may include other tokens.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways after a volatile Thursday that saw President Trump sign a crypto-related executive order. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $103,650 -0.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,268 +0.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $248.26 -5.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.10 -2.1% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3484 -3.1% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001978 -2.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 8.2% and daily active addresses falling by 6.1%.

Bitcoin price falls after President Trump signs an executive order creating a working body for researching and designing a “national digital asset stockpile.”

Bitcoin price fell after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a working body for researching and designing a “national digital asset stockpile.”

The ‘crypto president' has delivered on yet another promise he made to the industry. In an iconic display of loyalty on Jan. 23rd, 2025, Mr.

Matrixport, a leading digital asset financial services firm, has offered a fresh perspective on Bitcoin's potential price trajectory, emphasizing its short-term upside if crucial support levels remain intact. According to Matrixport's recent report, Bitcoin's price action is currently testing a pivotal support zone, with macroeconomic influences and institutional engagement creating a conducive environment for a potential price breakout.

President Trump just signed an executive order to evaluate the creation of a strategic national Bitcoin and crypto stockpile, as well as prevent the adoption of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) while boosting stablecoin adoption.

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The push for a strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) dates back many months, and today, Ripple Labs was flagged as a firm actively lobbying against achieving this. This callout came from Pierre Rochard, the VP of Research at Riot Platforms, who said Ripple Labs is throwing money at politicians to derail the SBR plans.

President Donald Trump on Thursday has signed executive orders on digital assets, aiming to bolster U.S. leadership in the crypto industry while halting progress on central bank digital currencies. The order establishes a Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, chaired by White House ‘AI & Crypto Czar' David Sacks.

President Trump's new executive order embraces Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies, bans Central Bank Digital Currencies, and revokes prior restrictive regulations—signaling a landmark policy shift toward fostering responsible innovation and financial freedom in the United States.

Donald Trump signed his first executive order on crypto, establishing a working group and prohibiting CBDCs without mentioning Bitcoin.

A popular crypto analyst thinks one top-10 altcoin is on the verge of another rally. The pseudonymous analyst known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 240,300 followers on the social media platform X that XRP‘s next leg is loading. XRP is trading at $3.17 at time of writing.

The recently pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the dark web marketplace Silk Road, looks to still hold millions of dollars in Bitcoin. This comes following the revelation of wallets linked to the Silk Road founder, containing coins that remained untouched while he was in prison.

A closely followed crypto analyst is identifying one catalyst that could send Dogecoin (DOGE) to the moon while updating his outlook on altcoins Cardano (ADA) and Chainlink (LINK).

Calamos Investments Head of ETFs Matt Kaufman joins CoinDesk to discuss the firm's new ETF product that promises to protect investors from the volatility in bitcoin's price hit the market. Plus, insights into innovating with security.

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Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently experiencing significant market activity, with large transactions and technical patterns signaling potential growth. After breaking out of a bullish pennant, analysts are eyeing a potential price target of $2.77.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has taken to the X social media network to address accusations of lobbying against Bitcoin.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes China may have already sold the 194,000 Bitcoin (BTC) seized from the infamous PlusToken scam in 2019. In a Jan. 23 post, Ki shared on-chain data indicating that the confiscated assets were mixed and distributed to crypto exchanges, including Huobi, rather than being retained in the national treasury.

Fathom Holdings, a technology-driven real estate services platform, has announced the inclusion of Bitcoin in its treasury management program.

Bitcoin and most altcoins have fallen this week even after Donald Trump's inauguration to become the most crypto-friendly president in the US.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong made a bold statement about Bitcoin's (BTC) potential to surpass gold as the ultimate form of money. In a conversation that highlights the ongoing evolution of cryptocurrency, Armstrong argued that Bitcoin is more suitable than gold for modern financial systems due to its inherent advantages in portability, divisibility, and utility.

With memecoins dominating the headlines, issuers are filing fresh ETF applications. But is a memecoin ETF a good investment?

"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as Bitwise has officially submitted a registration filing for a dogecoin ETF. Plus, House Democrats are skeptical of Trump's crypto business moves and CFTC undergoes major staff changes.