An XRP whale, known for holding over $100 million in XRP, has recently turned its attention to RCOF, the native token of the RCO Finance platform. The whale labels it as the next big opportunity for investors to become millionaires in the crypto space.

Vitalik Buterin is pushing back against aggressive online culture—and also, perhaps, embracing it—as he revamps the Ethereum Foundation.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continues to capture the attention of investors, developers, and the broader crypto community. As the Ethereum network evolves with major upgrades like Ethereum 2.0, scalability improvements, and expanding decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, the future price trajectory of ETH remains a key focus for market participants.

The return of Donald Trump to the presidency has caused a wave of enthusiasm in the digital asset market, with institutional investors making bold bets on cryptocurrencies like XRP and Solana. This trend is noted by the CoinShares' Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, which reveals a historic influx of funds into the crypto market with total assets under management (AuM) now at a new all-time high.

A well-known analyst has sparked excitement in the crypto community, predicting a potential $100 XRP price under former President Trump's leadership. While this may seem ambitious, the analyst backs their claim with historical patterns and Ripple's expanding use cases.

In a bold move following Trump's inauguration and Gensler's resignation, REXShares and Ospreys Funds have filed for multiple spot crypto ETFs, including pioneering memecoin funds.

Solana (SOL) has emerged as a strong competitor to Ethereum in the cryptocurrency space, earning the title of “Ethereum Killer” due to its fast transaction speeds and low costs. Although the crypto market is still volatile, Solana continues to make strides, having previously hit an all-time high (ATH) of $294.33.

The XRP price has performed exemplarily thus far in 2025, reclaiming the $3 level. This bullish performance has led industry experts to predict that this altcoin will soon climb to $15. Meanwhile, RCO Finance (RCOF), an upcoming DeFi altcoin, has showcased similar growth potential after raising over $11.28 million during its presale.

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Just a day after President Donald Trump's inauguration and Gary Gensler's official exit from the SEC, investment management firms Rex Shares and Osprey Funds have filed proposals for numerous spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) featuring the newly launched $TRUMP memecoin, as well as Dogecoin, Ripple's XRP, and other assets.

ETH's price momentum slows amid leadership disputes at the Ethereum Foundation and Solana's expanding DApp market share.

Sol Strategies Inc. has commenced trading on the OTCQX Best Market under the ticker "CYFRF," marking a milestone for Solana blockchain investment. This upgrade enhances transparency, attracts U.S. investors, and aligns with its pending Nasdaq application to expand global opportunities. The post Sol Strategies Entered OTC Group Best Market Under the Ticker “CYFRF” appeared first on Cryptonews.

Tuesday's surge in cryptocurrency markets coincides with a wave of ETF filings submitted to the SEC within 24 hours of the Donald Trump administration taking office. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $107,106.40 +3.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,335.10 +0.1% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $252.85 +2.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.19 +2.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3841 +7.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002102 +2.2% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 35.8% and daily active addresses up by 7.3%.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse attended a series of events in Washington, DC, during the inauguration festivities, marking the beginning of Donald Trump's presidency. Events included the Crypto Ball, a dinner hosted by the Vice President, and gatherings at the Capitol.

Ethereum's upcoming growth could be fueled by whale accumulation, Q1 trends, and Ethereum Foundation changes.

Ethereum, the largest altcoin by market capitalization, is trading at surprisingly low levels compared to its peers, raising concerns among investors. As the broader crypto market shows signs of strength, Ethereum's underperformance has sparked fears that this cycle may not deliver the returns many expected from the leading altcoin.

The official TRUMP token on Solana is up nearly 9% on the day, hitting its highest price in more than 24 hours.

Buterin labeled inflammatory X posts about the head of the Ethereum Foundation as "pure evil."

Tron takes a win as the most efficient network in transactions relative to token value. Meanwhile, TRX seems to have found new local bottom but is it enough for a substantial rally?

TON will become the only asset used to pay for Telegram features and the ad economy on the chat app.

REX Shares has filed multiple exotic ETF applications for such tokens as XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE).

Amid the ongoing market volatility, XRP's short sellers seem to be in trouble as market sentiment points toward a reversal. On-chain metrics suggest that the bulls are back in action, strongly supporting XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs.

Several Ethereum key metrics are witnessing a positive sentiment following a renewed upward momentum in the digital asset's price. Favorable macroeconomic and market conditions are believed to have bolstered the uptrend in ETH's price and market dynamics, reflecting the potential for more price growth.

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has discussed Ethereum current price action as the second largest crypto by market cap remains below $4,000. The analyst outlined some facts to give a clearer picture of whether or not it is the right time to give up on ETH.

Jupiter's JUP token fell as the Solana decentralized exchange prepares to open claims for its latest airdrop for users.

The Open Network Foundation is expanding its partnership with Telegram to boost the adoption of the TON blockchain. In their announcement on Jan.

Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited, a publicly listed company specializing in reinsurance and tokenized real-world assets, has announced the inclusion of Bitcoin and Ethereum in its treasury reserve strategy.

Will Ethereum Foundation overhaul boost ETH's value in the long run?

Solana (SOL) price recently surged to a new all-time high, breaking volume and trading records after the launch of TRUMP's official coin on the Solana blockchain.

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Pump.fun, a Solana-based meme coin launchpad, recently deposited 116,055 SOL, valued at $28 million, to cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. The transaction, reported by Lookonchain, comes amidst an ongoing class action lawsuit targeting the creators of Pump.fun for allegedly exploiting users and violating securities laws.

TL;DR REX Shares has filed with the SEC to launch cryptocurrency ETFs, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the memecoin TRUMP, targeting institutional investors. The ETFs will invest at least 80% in a reference asset, and the TRUMP ETF will use a subsidiary to manage investments. Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg described the inclusion of TRUMP as “surreal.

Check out what may happen to the Ripple v. SEC case under the new leadership of the Commission.

Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) are two of the leading smart contract layer-one blockchains in crypto, supported by passionate communities. With that, Finbold decided to ask an artificial intelligence (AI) whether SOL or ADA make a better buy for 2025.

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, who is also the CEO of blockchain company ConsenSys, has predicted that the Web3 boom will be orders of magnitude larger than the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s. Lubin made these bold remarks in a recent post on the social media platform X, where he explained that the Web3 revolution is already underway and will dramatically reshape the world.

Coinbase is seeing intense congestion on the Solana network, causing deposit and transfer delay.

Searches for “Bitcoin” and “Crypto” also jumped on Google Trends post-TRUMP meme coin launch, signaling renewed retail interest.

TL;DR Vitalik Buterin reaffirms his authority over the Ethereum Foundation and rejects calls for a leadership change. The Ethereum community is pushing to promote Danny Ryan, a key figure in the transition to Proof of Stake, as a leader within the foundation.

The community pushes for change, but Vitalik defends the current management and plans future reforms.

XRP bulls were dominant last week as the token's price surged double digits. However, the bears took control of the market in the past 24 hours and pushed XRP down by 3%.

Ethereum Foundation allocates 50K ETH to DeFi, marking a major shift to active participation, as leadership changes unfold.

Ethereum has struggled against Bitcoin as BTC dominances pushes ETH/BTC pair to a four-year low.

Still at the top of the hierarchy, the most known and used assets are Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, their high prices and big market capitalization have greatly reduced their ability to create life-changing returns. For 2025 investors, the less-known but highly promising altcoins have exponential riches potential.

Bitcoin is showing no signs of slowing down, and why would it? As Donald Trump, who is now well-known for his crypto-friendly attitude, officially joins the office of the US President, the crypto world is expecting a lot of pro-crypto administrative changes and executive government orders to be passed in the coming days.

The rollout of Donald Trump's official meme coin on Solana has boosted not only the crypto's price and trading volume but also the total dollar value locked (TVL). The TVL on Solana has crossed the $10 billion mark for the first time since the implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX exchange and hit a new historic high of over $12 billion.

Solana (SOL), in the last 72 hours, has experienced bullish sentiment that pushed its price to an all-time high of $294.33. After achieving the feat on Jan. 19, supported by the hype of surprise meme coins on the blockchain, SOL has experienced a price decline.

Solana (SOL), known for its high-speed blockchain operations, has experienced a rollercoaster of price movements, culminating in a notable drop from its all-time high (ATH) shortly after Donald Trump's inauguration. To understand this phenomenon, one must consider the confluence of market dynamics, political influences, and the speculative nature of cryptocurrency investments.

Popular Bitcoin maximalist Davinci Jeremie, who famously predicted Bitcoin's rise when it was valued at just $1, is now eyeing a major potential for XRP.