Editor's Note: The headline has been updated to reflect David McCormick's current title. A senator who bought shares of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF before President Donald Trump announced an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is back again with a hefty bet on the future price of the leading cryptocurrency.

Kraken, the second-largest US-based crypto exchange by trading volume, is adding support for Ripple's stablecoin. In a new announcement, Kraken says that Ripple USD (RLUSD) is now available to trade on its platform. RLUSD is a US dollar-backed digital asset issued on Ripple's XRP Ledger and Ethereum (ETH) blockchains.

Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX) could deliver the strongest gains among major digital assets in the coming years, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered. What Happened: In a research note, Kendrick said he expects AVAX to rise tenfold by the end of 2029, outperforming both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) in relative price growth.

XRP holders may see huge profits if they can hold on through tough economic times, according to one crypto academy founder. Edoardo Farina of Alpha Lions Academy claims that soon, only the wealthiest 1% of investors will be able to afford XRP tokens as everyday people sell their holdings to cover basic expenses.

BitMEX co-founder and Maelox CEO Arthur Hayes predicts a significant Bitcoin rally, potentially reaching $250,000 by year-end 2025, contingent on the US Federal Reserve adopting quantitative easing. Hayes outlined his analysis in a Substack post titled "The BBC," highlighting the substantial impact of fiat liquidity expectations on Bitcoin's market behavior. The post BitMEX Co-founder Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $250,000 If US Fed Pivots to QE appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ripple has integrated its U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), into its cross-border payment solution, Ripple Payments. RLUSD features built-in global enterprise utility that improves the speed and efficiency of cross-border payments, the provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions said in a Wednesday (April 2) press release.

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Two new funds will use covered call strategies that allow holders to buy equity shares they already own at a given price.

Bitcoin (BTC) and equities have managed to turn green on the day as markets brace for President Trump's ‘Liberation Day.

XRP traders' woes continue as expectations for a short-term rebound fail to build momentum. Trading over the weekend triggered a new wave of outflows with the futures market weakening already low sentiments.

Trump's “Liberation Day” tariffs spark speculation as Bitcoin eyes a breakout amid rising accumulation.

The combined market cap of crypto has dropped by 6.4% in the past 30 days.

American blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs has unveiled a new utility push for its stablecoin, RLUSD. According to a new update from the firm, it has integrated the stablecoin into its flagship tech solution, Ripple Payments.

Institutional holders have been buying thousands of Bitcoin (BTC) tokens in the past few weeks as market sentiment appears to be improving.Prominent buyers include Strategy, the company headed by Michael Saylor whose BTC treasury currently holds 528,185 tokens after it bought over $2.5 billion worth of the digital asset in March.

Crypto analyst Javon Marks has provided a bullish outlook for the XRP price, predicting that the altcoin could record a 44x increase. The analyst also explained why he believes that XRP could witness such a parabolic surge.

San Francisco-based blockchain firm Ripple has announced that the RLUSD stablecoin has been integrated into its cross-border payments solution.

Ripple Labs-linked XRP eyes a breakout to the upside amid tailwinds that include an possible SEC vote to dismiss their long-standing lawsuit against Ripple on Thursday. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains on “Chart of the Day.

Bitcoin rallies ahead of Trump's tariff "Liberation Day" announcement, USDC-issuer Circle plans an IPO, and GameStop closes a $1.5B offering to buy BTC. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains on "CoinDesk Daily.

Ripple has integrated its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, into its Ripple Payments platform to streamline cross-border transactions for enterprise clients, with the asset nearing $250 million in market capitalization since its December 2024 launch.

The XRP price was trading above a crucial support level on Wednesday after Kraken added its stablecoin. Ripple (XRP) was trading at $2.10, down over 37% from its highest level this year.

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls have pushed the price above the $87,000 level even as US trade tariffs are slated to kick in on April 2. Bitcoin may remain volatile in the near term, but analysts remain bullish for the long term.According to Fidelity analyst Zack Wainwright, Bitcoin is currently in an acceleration phase, which “can conclude with a sharp, dramatic rally” if history repeats itself.

Fidelity Investments has launched an individual retirement account (IRA) that lets individuals to invest in cryptocurrencies under its web3-focused subsidiary Fidelity Digital Assets.

Ripple has integrated its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, into its flagship payments platform, Ripple Payments. Ripple (XRP) is doing this to improve cross-border payment efficiency and expand RLUSD's (RLUSD) utility among financial institutions, according to a note shared with crypto.news.

The $1.5 trillion asset manager Franklin Templeton plans to launch a Bitcoin ETP in Europe. BlackRock and 21Shares have launched crypto ETPs in Europe, showing rising demand for regulated digital asset investments.

GameStop raises $1.48B to purchase Bitcoin, surpassing initial expectations. The company plans to use its $4.77B cash reserves to acquire Bitcoin and stablecoins.

Fidelity Investments has introduced a new crypto-focused retirement account, giving individual investors the opportunity to hold digital assets directly in tax-advantaged retirement portfolios. The offering includes access to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC), and is available to U.S. residents aged 18 and older.

Tariff fears triggered a potential sell-off of $161 million in spot BTC and ETH ETFs.

This week marks the anniversary of two serendipitous Bitcoin posts from celebrities on opposite ends of the cultural spectrum: Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paris Hilton.

If you've ever wondered when is the right time to invest in Bitcoin (BTC), you won't want to miss our latest interview with Matt Hougan. As the chief investment officer at Bitwise, Hougan provides an in-depth analysis, explaining why, from a risk-adjusted perspective, there has never been a more opportune time to buy Bitcoin.In our discussion, Hougan lays out a compelling argument: Bitcoin's early days were filled with uncertainty — technology risks, regulatory threats, trading inefficiencies, and reputational concerns.

FAT Brands, an iconic restaurant chain listed on the Nasdaq, has added cryptocurrency to its accepted payment methods.

Bitfarms, a global computer infrastructure company known for its Bitcoin mining operations, has entered into a $300 million loan agreement with Macquarie Group to finance the development of its high-performance computing (HPC) data centers.According to an April 2 announcement, Macquarie's private debt facility will provide $50 million in initial funding for Bitfarms' Panther Creek data center project in Pennsylvania. The remaining $250 million will be released once Bitfarms achieves “specific development milestones at its Panther Creek location,” the announcement said.

The ongoing Ethereum cycle follows the trend pattern observed in previous Bitcoin cycles, prompting a bold prediction from market analysts.

The crypto market shows bullish potential, with the global market cap increasing by 2.1% over the previous day. Despite the recovery following epic liquidations, Ripple's associated XRP, Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) demonstrate uniform bearishness in a key metric: the percent supply in profit.

BTC jumped toward $87,000 for the first time in almost a week.

Ripple's RLUSD expansion on Kraken signals growing stablecoin adoption, enhancing cross-border payment efficiency and financial inclusivity. The post Ripple debuts RLUSD on Kraken as the stablecoin's market cap approaches $250M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A sudden Bitcoin (BTC) transfer worth 1,097 BTC, equivalent to $94 million, has just landed on the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., Coinbase. As reported by Whale Alert, the sender is an unknown address, "bc1qumh.

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Ripple has integrated its stablecoin RLUSD into its enterprise payment platform, advancing its push to make the token a central piece of global money movement. What Happened: The blockchain company said select financial partners are already using the stablecoin to streamline operations and manage liquidity more effectively, Coindesk reported on Wednesday.

Dwindling exchange reserve induces scarcity, standing as a form of crypto whales expressing belief in the OG altcoin.

Bitcoin holds steady ahead of new U.S. tariffs, altcoins remain muted.

Treating Bitcoin as an asset of strategic importance could catalyze a ripple effect for the United States, according to a report by Grayscale. What Happened: "If the U.S. signals that it views Bitcoin and public blockchain technology as strategically important, other countries may reconsider their own approach," the report said.

The cryptocurrency is trading higher as markets brace for President Donald Trump's official tariff announcement on Wednesday afternoon. BTC Ticks Upward as Markets Await Trump Tariff Announcement President Donald Trump is set to announce new U.S. tariffs on the country's global trading partners on Wednesday afternoon and bitcoin is trending upward on the news.

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Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing fluctuations as traders brace for President Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” announcement, which is expected to introduce reciprocal tariffs targeting 15 countries. The U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the announcement will take place at 4 PM Washington time in the White House Rose Garden.

Despite accumulating Bitcoin, Metaplanet shares fell 1.22%, while BTC traded at $85,120.92 after a 1.02% rise.

The spot funds managed net inflows in the first quarter despite declining prices, but how much was true demand and how much was arbitrage remains in question.

XRP price is hanging on a thread at a crucial support level after dropping by almost 40% from its highest level this year. While Ripple risks a big drop if it loses this support, one contrarian analyst believes that it could stage a “massive explosion” and possibly hit its all-time high in the coming months.

Options markets show growing fear as traders pay steep premiums for downside protection, with put demand outpacing calls.