Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP gain slightly on Wednesday as traders gear for the U.S. FOMC rate decision at 2 PM ET. Unlike previous bear markets, traders are seeing shorter bear cycles followed by sharp price rallies.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse responded to a claim from Fox Business panelist and journalist Charles Gasparino that the US Securities and Exchange Commission believes XRP passes the “Ethereum decentralized test.” Garlinghouse said: “There is no Ethereum decentralization test at the SEC.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top coins shot up alongside stocks after Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave a calming outlook on the U.S. economy.

Cryptocurrency markets are rallying as the Fed holds rates, but growth forecasts dip and inflation expectations rise. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,363.30 +4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,032.89 +7.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $132.66 +7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.48 +10.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1740 +5.1% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001281 +3.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 0.01% and daily active addresses falling by 5.8%.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse addressed the persistent criticism surrounding the company's XRP sales. He has stated that the company might scale them down in the future.

Bitnomial will launch its CFTC-approved XRP futures contracts on March 20 and drop its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm said its decision to withdraw its lawsuit was driven by the regulator's move to abandon legal action against Ripple.

The SEC is dropping its appeal against Ripple, pending final approval after more than four years of legal battles, but the fight isn't over yet.

Ethereum (ETH) has plunged to roughly $2,100, a 2023 nadir among other variables like geopolitical risk, pessimistic sentiment, and diminishing institutional demand during the more general breakdown in the crypto market.

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SEC drops XRP lawsuit against Ripple, clearing XRP's regulatory status. U.S. names XRP a strategic asset in its Crypto Reserve.

Digital asset derivatives exchange Bitnomial has announced the launch of the first-ever XRP futures regulated by the CFTC.

Ripple (XRP) surged 10% to reach $2.59 on Wednesday following a landmark announcement that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Ripple. How high can XRP price reach before retracing?

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warns that "crypto tribalism" is holding the industry back, calling for unity at the Digital Asset Summit 2025.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially dropping its lawsuit against Ripple Labs, according to CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

Bitnomial announced that it will launch an XRP futures contract tomorrow, the first in the US. The announcement comes after the SEC reportedly dropped its landmark lawsuit against Ripple today.

The Security and Exchange Commission's (SEC) case against Ripple has concluded, according to that company's CEO.

A turning point for Ripple

Ethereum (ETH) has faced sustained bearish pressure in recent weeks, with its price struggling to gain upward momentum. Weak on-chain data and a lack of bullish sentiment have raised concerns among investors and analysts about the cryptocurrency's long-term trajectory.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission's dismissal of its years-long lawsuit against Ripple Labs, the developer of the XRP Ledger blockchain network, is a “victory for the industry,” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said at Blockworks' 2025 Digital Asset Summit in New York.Earlier on March 19, Garlinghouse revealed that the SEC would dismiss its legal action against Ripple, ending four years of litigation against the blockchain developer for an alleged $1.3-billion unregistered securities offering in 2020. “It feels like a victory for the industry and the beginning of a new chapter,” Garlinghouse said on March 19 at the Summit, which was attended by Cointelegraph.

Ethereum was deflationary not long ago, just last year. Now, its supply is increasing at almost the same levels as bitcoin.

The chances of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in 2025 have soared after Ripple announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its case against the company.

TL;DR The crypto market surges after Ripple's historic victory against the SEC, boosting Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other altcoins. Bitcoin reaches $84,500 (+3.2%) and Ethereum surpasses $2,000 (+8%). XRP continues its rise with an 11.87 The crypto market is experiencing a great day following Ripple's victory in its legal dispute with the U.S.

XRP bulls are back in control, fueled by news that the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its case against Ripple.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission dropping its appeal against Ripple is the “final exclamation point that these [XRP] tokens are considered digital commodities, not securities,” crypto lawyer John Deaton told Cointelegraph.Deaton added that there is still a $125-million judgment against Ripple over the improper selling of the XRP (XRP) cryptocurrency, which perhaps the company can negotiate down now that the SEC has dropped its appeal. Deaton is a well-known lawyer who represented XRP holders, arguing that their interests were not being represented in the SEC's case against Ripple.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been clinging to the 200-day simple moving average ($84,359), which suggests that the bulls have kept up the pressure. That improves the prospects of an upside breakout, signaling the corrective phase may be ending.

Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial has officially launched its XRP futures contract following the latest developments in the Ripple case. On March 19, 2025, Ripple chief executive officer Brad Garlinghouse announced that the U.S.

Ethereum developers plan to sunset the network's largest testnet, Holesky, which will be replaced by a new trial environment called Hoodie.

Ethereum (ETH) rose 9% to reclaim $2,000, hitting an intraday high of $2,032.01. Ethereum spot ETFs saw $52.81 million in net withdrawals, marking a ten-day streak.

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, has shared insights into the next steps following the SEC's decision to drop its appeal against Ripple. The move marks a significant shift in the ongoing legal battle, with Ripple now in a stronger position to shape the future of its case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange

Bitnomial says it decided to dismiss its case against the SEC over what it called "inappropriate" jurisdiction over its XRP futures product.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Ripple today, fueling a sharp 14.4% surge in XRP's price to $2.56, with a market capitalization of $149.35 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $7.62 billion, while price action fluctuated between $2.23 and $2.592 intraday.

Bitcoin ETFs continued their positive momentum on March 18, with a $209  million inflow, primarily driven by Blackrock's IBIT. In contrast, Ether ETFs faced a $53  million outflow, marking the tenth consecutive day of withdrawals.

Ethereum's price has now found itself stuck below $2,000 in the past seven days, and it looks like it will continue here into the next few days with little sign of a significant recovery. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has struggled under downward pressure since early March, with sellers dominating the wider crypto market.

ETH has outperformed BTC and many other leading cryptocurrencies in terms of a daily gain.

Ethereum price has returned to a critical psychological support. We discuss its probability of staying on the upside.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said in a new video shared on his X account Wednesday that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will dismiss its appeal in the enforcement case it's been pursuing against the blockchain company for over four years.

After more than four years of legal battles, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its appeal against Ripple. In an update on X, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer (CLO), celebrated the development as a major legal victory.

Crypto Options and Futures Exchange Bitnomial has announced the launch of the XRP futures contract, a product it has placed on its radar since at least October 2024. The exchange noted that the push for this product comes amid the improving regulatory clarity with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Solana-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have not yet launched on the U.S. market, but one crypto expert speculates that the SOL-based products could go live this year and thinks they could outshine Ethereum's similar vehicles.

A hacker exploited AI crypto bot AIXBT's dashboard to steal 55.5 ETH ($106,200), prompting server migrations and security upgrades. Core systems remained unaffected, but the breach highlights risks in AI-integrated crypto tools. The post Hacker Exploits AI Crypto Bot AIXBT, Steals 55 ETH appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ripple vs. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is one of the longest-running legal wrangles in the crypto industry. Over the years, the lawsuit has created a lot of uncertainty for XRP holders and investors.

As Ethereum hangs in the balance, its biggest concern may not be the bearish market backdrop, but growing doubts about its dominance. The post Could Ethereum Be Entering a Death Spiral? ETH Risks Critical 5-year Support appeared first on Cryptonews.

Despite demonstrating a greater degree of resilience to the current cryptocurrency market downturn compared to its larger peers, the longstanding legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple has been an anchor preventing XRP price from rising above a crucial level of resistance at $2.80 in recent weeks.

SEC vs. Ripple | After years of legal battles between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs, the case is officially over, pushing XRP to skyrocket. Today, March 19, 2025, following the case update, the asset has soared significantly, gaining massive attention from traders and long-term holders.

Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, took to X to share the news. He called it “a resounding victory for Ripple, for crypto, every way you look at it.

The U.S. SEC ends its four-year legal battle with Ripple over XRP's classification. Ripple CEO says the case's resolution signals a turning point, boosting XRP's market cap and prompting renewed focus on crypto regulation clarity. The post SEC Ends Legal Battle with Ripple in XRP Case, Ripple CEO Says appeared first on Cryptonews.

Sellers are losing their initiative, according to CoinStats.