Panama City will accept Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoins for taxes and fees, joining Colorado, Lugano and other crypto-friendly jurisdictions.

Israel Englander‘s Millennium Management purchased Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded funds in the fourth quarter, according to a February 14 13F-HR filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, but these investments have significantly declined in value. What Happened: The $75 billion hedge fund acquired positions in the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, which have both suffered substantial losses as of Wednesday.

Ethereum's (ETH) dominance has steadily declined over the past two years. This suggests that investor capital is no longer prioritizing ETH.

Ethereum's (ETH 1.04%) price decline of 48% during the past 12 months leaves it badly lagging behind both Solana (SOL 6.07%), which gained 32%, and Cardano (ADA 1.37%), which lost just 7% of its value. But there's one important metric about developers on the chain that seems to suggest that better times might be ahead -- or at least that some of Ethereum's biggest strengths are still in play despite its poor price performance recently.

A report is expected in 60 days, but Paul Atkins' swearing in may cause more delays.

Hong Kong approves ChinaAMC's staking-enabled Ethereum ETF, launching May 15, as part of strategy to become Asia's digital asset hub.

DeFi began life on Ethereum, and it continues to flourish on the Ethereum network as well as throughout the family of EVM L2s that have formed around it.

Galaxy Digital sent almost $80 million in Ethereum to leading crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase over the past five days.

Ethereum price struggles at $1,580 as data availability upgrades improve scalability but reduce fee capture, with analysts divided on future price movement.

XRP maintains $2.00 support as SEC-Ripple case pauses for 60 days, with technical patterns suggesting a potential 27% breakout amid settlement talks.

Ripple's XRP has failed to make a massive up move even after a positive legal update. XRP's price currently trades around 1.5% higher at $2.09. XRP saw a sharp breakout between April 12-13, rallying from $2.00 to a high of $2.24 — an 11.7% move fueled by a surge in volume.

The legal fight between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seems far from over. Even though the U.S. Court of Appeals has agreed to pause the case for 60 days, many are now asking, What's happening behind the scenes? Meanwhile, Prominent Crypto Lawyer James Farrell has shed some light on it.

While Mantra's downfall has deepened market skepticism, XRP's likely inclusion in a spot ETF offers a contrasting wave of optimism for traders, Santiment's analysts say.

Hong Kong is changing its tune following a new law, approving for the second time an Ethereum ETF with a staking component.

April 17, 2025 06:53:17 UTC XRP Price Jumps 20% Amid Lawsuit's Final Phase Ripple's decade-long legal battle with the SEC is nearing its end, but a crucial step remains. Ripple seeks an “indicative ruling” from Judge Torres to resume private XRP sales, which is vital for a future IPO.

U.S. Secret Service and Canadian authorities shut down a $4.3M Ethereum phishing scam in a joint operation.

ETH is 60% away from its peak during this cycle, where is the low?

Ethereum has mirrored Bitcoin's recent recovery trend, posting a near 10% gain over the past week. The asset had previously experienced a sharp correction, but its latest rally saw prices climb toward the $1,600 mark.

The Ripple-linked XRP cryptocurrency is on track to score six consecutive months of positive returns against archrival Ethereum (ETH) for the first time in history.

Transaction costs on the Ethereum network have dropped to the lowest level in five years as the amount of activity on the blockchain is in a lull, according to the onchain analytics platform Santiment. Ethereum network fees are now around $0.168 per transaction and the reduction in fees coincides with fewer people sending Ether (ETH) and interacting with smart contracts, Santiment marketing director Brian Quinlivan said in an April 17 blog post.

Ripple and the SEC have agreed to pause their long-running legal battle amid settlement talks, as ETF experts signal growing confidence in the approval of a spot XRP ETF.

The 10-year-long case showcasing Ripple's true commitment and breaking the chain of SEC's manipulation and injustice has finally reached its last leg.

Privacy is once again a hot topic among Ethereum developers, reignited by recent events surrounding Tornado Cash. In 2022, the U.S. government sanctioned the Ethereum-based crypto mixer, triggering controversy in the crypto community over censorship and privacy rights.

XRP has captured the crypto markets attention with one of the most extreme liquidation imbalances seen in recent sessions. In just one hour, XRP futures saw an astonishing 8,909% difference between short and long liquidations, totaling $248,000 in overall liquidations on altcoin perpetuals.

The XRP community is buzzing after a massive transfer of 70 million XRP, valued at over $150 million, between two unidentified wallets. The transaction, flagged by Whale Alert, sparked intense speculation across crypto forums and social media, especially given its timing alongside a slight uptick in XRPs market price.

ProShares, a leading exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, has updated its filing to set April 30 as the target date for launching its XRP futures-based ETF. While this signals the product is nearly ready, there is no guarantee it will start trading on that specific date.

XRP is facing renewed selling pressure after breaking below a key technical pattern known as a rising wedge, pointing to a bearish shift in the near-term outlook. The pattern, which is formed by converging trendlines connecting higher highs and higher lows, typically suggests weakening bullish momentum.

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.150 zone. The price is now consolidating above $2.00 and facing hurdles near the $2.120 zone.

Ethereum (ETH) continues to move sideways in the $1,600 area, as trader monitor trade war headlines and commentary from Fed policymakers, and wonder whether the crypto might soon recover from its brutal sell off. The post Can Ethereum Bounce Back from Brutal Sell-Off? Here's What the Charts Say appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum has slipped below the $1,600 mark, but on-chain and technical signals hint that the market may be entering a key accumulation phase. According to an Apr.

Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $1,650 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might decline further below the $1,550 support zone.

While the XRP lawsuit is reaching its closing stages, there are a few loose ends that parties are racing to tie up. Digital assets lawyer James Farrell notes that Ripple Labs will pursue an indicative ruling to ease its future IPO proceedings.

Ripple case paused as court grants appeal abeyance, fueling speculation of a Final Judgment settlement and XRP-spot ETF approval.

XRP price is gaining momentum following Ripple's SEC settlement, with bullish technical indicators pointing to a potential upward breakout. Ripple Settles With SEC as Both Parties Agree to Pause Appeals The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs have jointly agreed to pause their long-running legal appeal, marking a critical turn in the

Crypto analyst Mindfully Lost has revealed price action levels for XRP and Dogecoin. He mentioned the resistance and support levels to keep an eye out for these heavy hitters amid this market downturn.

A federal court pause in the Ripple-SEC case accelerates momentum toward a $50 million settlement, positioning XRP for a landmark regulatory win and market resurgence. Ripple v SEC: XRP Trial Paused Pending $50M Deal Decision A federal appellate court has temporarily paused the ongoing legal battle between the U.S.

Shiba Inu has once again faced significant downward pressure. The asset is now trading at about $0.00001168, having failed to set up a significant support level in the last few sessions.

A widely followed crypto analyst says one Solana (SOL) competitor may be gearing up for a breakout.

Operation Avalanche showcased how the Secret Service worked across borders with Canadian law enforcement and blockchain analysts to disrupt a sophisticated $4.3M Ethereum phishing operation. The joint effort identified compromised wallets and alerted victims before additional assets could be stolen. The post Secret Service & Canada Target $4.3 M Ethereum Phishing Scam in “Operation Avalanche” appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP gained only 2% in the past week, signaling weak momentum and fading interest from buyers in the short term. Technical indicators like the RSI, Ichimoku Cloud, and EMA lines are all starting to reflect increased bearish pressure.

An analyst was bullish on ETH despite a market share dip to record lows.

XRP recent surge appears to be entering a cooling phase as the price edges lower to the $1.97 level, an area acting as a pivotal support. After a strong upward move fueled by improved market sentiment, the current pullback signals a potential pause rather than a full reversal.

Despite XRP's ongoing price stagnation, Wall Street insider Jake Claver believes the asset is vastly undervalued, hinting at its potential to transform global finance.

Ethereum price tumbles below $1,600 facing pressure amid $86 million DeFi capital flight to faster, low-cost rivals like Solana. Capital Rotation Into Solana Spurs Concerns for Ethereum's DeFi Dominance Ethereum (ETH) is facing renewed competitive pressure after nearly $87 million in assets migrated from its ecosystem to rival blockchains in the week following former U.S.

Ethereum is trading above the $1,500 mark after a week of heightened volatility and continued global trade uncertainty. Macroeconomic tensions — driven by tariffs, shifting policies, and weakened investor sentiment — continue to weigh heavily on crypto markets.

Panama's largest city will allow its citizens to pay for taxes, tickets, fees and permits in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins.

Family offices and professional investors are allocating spot Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded products (ETPs) differently, with family offices demonstrating a relatively stronger preference for Ethereum. According to data compiled by Bitwise as of Dec. 31, 2024, family offices and trusts allocate 0.

XRP is back trading above, $2, and bullish momentum is gradually creeping back compared to its price action at the end of March and beginning of April. Crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO believes this week could highlight a turning point for a full flip into bullish momentum, and how the XRP price closes out the week will be very important.