Many cryptocurrencies soared to new all-time highs after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. With 2025 underway and Trump in the White House, Benzinga recently asked readers which cryptocurrencies they are buying.

Malaysia-based BioNexus Gene Lab announced on Mar. 5 that it has approved its treasury strategy, which prioritizes Ethereum (ETH) over Bitcoin (BTC). The firm said the decision was driven by Ethereum's recent inclusion in the US Crypto Strategic Reserve and its “broader utility as a programmable financial platform.

An Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling solution is soaring after gaining support from US retail trading giant Robinhood. According to Robinhood, the ETH layer-2 Arbitrum (ARB) is now available to be bought, sold, and traded over the trading platform. google336x280] News of the addition sent ARB rallying from a price of $0.

Ethereum investors have been actively managing their positions during the latest price fluctuations, according to blockchain analytics firm Glassnode. After Ethereum's price surged to $2,500, it retraced to around $2,050, a price range not seen since November 2023.

The National Cryptocurrency Association aims to educate Americans about crypto at a time when many investors are uncertain what it is.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju explained that the Trump administration is backing crypto assets that ultimately serve the United States' national interests against others. This followed President Trump's directive to move forward with a Crypto Strategic Reserve.

XRP is about to break the hefty resistance against Ethereum in a bid for the second spot by market cap.

XRP, one of the top cryptocurrencies, is currently facing increasing selling pressure, raising concerns over a potential price drop. After experiencing significant gains in recent days, XRP's upward momentum seems to be waning as a growing number of new market entrants begin selling their holdings.

On-chain data shows activity on the XRP network has registered a large spike over the past week as volatility has engulfed the market. XRP Active Addresses & Volume Have Shot Up Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed about the latest trend in the Active Addresses of XRP.

A 357-day downtrend for Ethereum suggests that the bull market has forgotten about ETH. Is a price turnaround in sight?

Skate, a unified liquidity platform whose infrastructure layer powers a cross-chain virtual machine environment, has launched the first automated market maker protocol that will operate across the top blockchains.

Ethereum developers have resolved an issue on the Sepolia testnet, restoring normal operations after a temporary halt in transaction processing. This fix comes as analysts predict a potential price surge for Ethereum price, with targets reaching up to $4,000.

Brad Garlinghouse, chief executive officer at enterprise blockchain company Ripple, has taken a jab at some industry participants who insist on maintaining a "myopic" mindset.

ETH struggles due to weakening network activity, a declining TVL, and investors' concerns about its supply emission rate

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XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is currently at a significant crossroads. The digital asset is testing a key historical resistance level against Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, which has long dominated the market.

Ethereum's most ambitious upgrade since its transition to proof-of-stake faced bugs on two major testnets but developers fixed both.

Crypto markets are trending higher as investors anticipate Friday's crypto summit. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,787.93 +2.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,212.47 +3.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $145.22 +2.5% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.50 +0.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2036 +2.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001324 +1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 26.3% and daily active addresses falling by 8.2%.

In an exchange that has stirred conversation throughout the crypto community, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz—known by the online moniker “JoelKatz”—recently clarified that the company has no obligation to act in the interests of XRP holders.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been on a dismissal spree in recent weeks. One by one, basically all high-profile investigations and enforcement actions started under former Chair Gary Gensler have been dismissed.

On Friday, key ecosystem leaders will converge in Washington for the White House Crypto Summit. With barely 48 hours on the clock, there is speculation that the Ripple SEC case will be dismissed before the start of the summit.

Crypto analyst Crypto Pal has shared an ultra-bullish prediction for the XRP price and how it could rally to $10,000 thanks to its inclusion in the crypto Strategic Reserve. Meanwhile, other crypto analysts have given more conservative XRP predictions, predicting that the crypto's price could at least reach triple digits.

With Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) making a come-back, optimism has returned to the crypto market. With investors gaining confidence, attention is shifting towards high-growth initiatives. Among them, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is attracting attention from those looking for something more than market mania.

Ethereum (ETH) is currently undervalued, based on the ratio of realized price against market price. ETH is also oversold, but traders remain cautious and sell during each rally.

XRP's price movement over the past two weeks has been characterized by sharp fluctuations that have kept traders on edge. The token briefly plunged below $2 before staging a rapid recovery that saw it climb as high as $2.8, all within just a few days.

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XRP's market cap growth outpaced Ether's by 66% in the past four months. Is the XRP/ETH pair setting up for a triple-digit rally?

The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. SEC has kept the crypto world on edge. While the SEC recently dropped cases against major firms like Coinbase and Kraken, many wonder if Ripple could be next.

The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) has launched to improve crypto literacy and promote responsible adoption in the U.S., backed by a $50 million grant from Ripple. The organization will provide educational resources and real-world examples to help users better understand digital assets and their applications. The post National Cryptocurrency Association Launches with $50M Grant from Ripple appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP price is up today ahead of the first White House Crypto Summit, and holding a key support level could see the altcoin rally toward $5.85.

Bitcoin struggles to overcome $90,000 as bears attempt to hold the level as resistance, but BTC and altcoin charts suggest the upside is the most likely path that prices will take.

Developers encountered issues during Ethereum's Sepolia test for the upcoming Pectra upgrade, raising concerns.

The blockchain firm still faces legal action in appellate court from the SEC as its CEO plans to attend a crypto summit at the White House on March 7.

Ethereum's price may have been facing significant downside pressure due to an overall market downswing, which is believed to be caused by recent negative macroeconomic conditions. However, a seasoned crypto expert predicts a transition in price behavior from bearish to bullish for ETH as the asset could be experiencing a rebound in the short term.

Ethereum's Pectra upgrade was successfully launched on Sepolia testnet. Holesky testnet faced issues, but Sepolia deployment was flawless.

Crypto analyst Tony Severino has drawn similarities between Ethereum's price action in 2024 and this year. Specifically, the analyst highlighted important technical indicators and what they are saying about ETH's future trajectory.

A prominent Ethereum whale has recently offloaded a staggering 40,000 ETH, valued at $89.2 million, fueling speculation that more selling could be on the way. This massive sale, coupled with plummeting trading volumes, is raising alarm bells in the crypto community.

Check out why XRP might record additional gains in the short term.

Ripple News: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has announced that the company will provide a $50 million grant to the newly launched National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA). The non-profit organization aims to enhance crypto literacy and promote safe adoption across the United States.

Ethereum's planned Pectra upgrade, the blockchain's most significant update since 2022's “The Merge,” launched today on the Sepolia testnet. However, the launch didn't go smooth as it faced issues in its testnet release, further delaying mainnet launch.

Crypto prices have made solid gains today, March 5, 2025. The total crypto market cap is back above $3 trillion and Bitcoin reclaimed $90,000 briefly before retreating to around $89,000.

Ripple has taken a step toward advancing crypto education in the United States by spearheading the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) launch. The NCA is positioned as an independent, non-partisan organization with no political affiliations.

Ripple Labs' chief technology officer (CTO), David Schwartz, said the company has a right to sell XRP tokens for operational funding, stating that Ripple is under no obligation to act in the interests of investors.

XRP has regained bullish momentum, climbing over 4% in the past 24 hours to trade above $2.4 mark. The token is rebounding from a sharp sell-off triggered by Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada and Mexico.

Shaquille O'Neal , the NBA legend turned business mogul, has consistently voiced skepticism about cryptocurrency, yet evidence reveals he dipped into the market with a $20,000 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) purchase to acquire NFTs in 2021. "I don't understand it, so I will probably stay away from it until I get a full understanding," O'Neal told CNBC in 2022.

The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) is now officially live, aiming to clear up confusion, provide resources and give people a better understanding of how digital assets work. The person leading this effort is Stuart Alderoty, who will serve as president while continuing in his role as chief legal officer at Ripple.

WisdomTree has tipped XRP and Solana (SOL) to spearhead an altcoin resurgence in 2025 as investors turn their gaze outside Bitcoin (BTC). The firm's report points to impressive use cases and incoming mass institutional adoption for both assets.

Most Ethereum whales' positions are back to the same profit levels recorded during the previous bear market despite ETH doubling in value.