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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently released a 4-minute video announcing that Ripple had won its long-standing legal battle against the SEC. The regulatory body decided to drop its appeal, marking the end of over four years of legal disputes. This decision means Ripple no longer faces SEC challenges, giving the company and its supporters a sense of relief. The appeal had been filed in January, following a series of cases where judges ruled in Ripple’s favor. Despite SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s resignation in January, the agency continued with the appeal, which frustrated Ripple and the broader crypto community. The SEC…
Ether had the worst first quarter in seven years regarding price action. Nevertheless, the Ethereum platform continues to develop as founder Vitalik Buterin introduces a new roadmap to increase the ecosystem’s security and finality. Ethereum killers Platforms copying Ethereum’s functionality while trying to tackle its downsides are usually dubbed “Ethereum killers.” Talks about Ethereum’s death have been so persistent that a special website called Ethereum Obituaries was created. It tracks all the Ethereum “deaths,” ticking at the 133 mark as of press time. 🚨 UPDATE: Ethereum has dropped nearly 35% since Eric Trump recommended buying it two months ago. pic.twitter.com/Pw2IMXQrIb…
Bitcoin continues to hover near the $82,000–$85,000 range as buyers struggle to regain momentum, while key on-chain data hints at interesting underlying dynamics. Technical Analysis By Edris Derakhshi The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, BTC is attempting to defend the $80K support zone after another rejection from the $88,000 resistance and the 200-day moving average nearby, which now acts as a dynamic barrier. The price remains range-bound between $80,000 and $88,000, with no clear directional resolution yet. The RSI has also pulled back below the midline after failing to break above 60, showing a lack of strong momentum. Buyers…
A U.S. District Judge lifted the stay in Coinbase’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) without waiting for the agency’s response, according to Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett. Terrett observed via X that Judge Reyes appeared unhappy with the situation. The judge’s decision resumes the legal process, allowing Coinbase to seek documents it claims the FDIC has withheld. The stay had paused the battle since February when the court hoped for resolution between the two parties without further proceedings. https://twitter.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1907635199497707534 Related: Coinbase Accuses FDIC of Secretly Stifling Crypto Banking Lawsuit Resumes After FDIC…
Key Takeaways An Ethereum whale faced a $106 million liquidation as ETH fell over 10%. Ethereum’s drop was part of a broader crypto market downturn impacting BTC, XRP, BNB, and others. A whale saw a massive amount of their Ethereum — 67,570 units worth around $106 million — liquidated on Maker following a sharp price drop exceeding 10% on Sunday evening, which saw ETH fall from above $1,800 to around $1,500, as reported by Lookonchain. The crypto market has faced renewed selling pressure after showing resilience on Friday amid US stock market declines. Bearish sentiment fueled by President Trump’s aggressive…
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a sharp decline, losing $180 million in value in the last 24 hours, falling 6% to $2.62 trillion. The decline comes in response to sweeping global tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, which analysts warn could have significant impacts on the crypto industry. The new tariffs, announced on Wednesday, which Trump dubbed “Liberation Day,” target a range of sectors including Chinese goods and European exports. Analysts believe the move could escalate trade tensions and disrupt global markets. Tariffs for the crypto industry present new risks, particularly for blockchain developers, mining operations, and liquidity providers.…
MANTRA, a layer 1 blockchain for real world assets, has integrated blockchain analytics and crypto assets compliance firm Elliptic, a move that expands L1’s reach to over 500 financial institutions. The platforms shared the news in an announcement on April 2. MANTRA (OM) plans to tap into Elliptic’s suite of infrastructure products to expand its products and services, with a focus on bridging traditional finance and decentralized finance. The news, together with a significant $132 million OM token burn, has the MANTRA community excited. Elliptic integrates MANTRA, aiding RWA platform’s institutional appeal According to a press release, Elliptic has added…
Ripple executives are calling on the U.K. government to step up cryptocurrency regulation, warning that delays could leave the country lagging behind the European Union and the United States in the fast-growing digital asset sector. At the Ripple London Policy Summit this week, Ripple’s European Policy Director Matthew Osborne said new laws were essential to position the UK as a leading hub for blockchain innovation. Osborne highlighted the financial sector’s significant contribution of £208 billion to the UK economy by 2023, and expressed the urgency for regulatory clarity. “Time is of the essence to show that the UK is open…
Airdrops are a popular marketing tactic used by blockchain projects to reward early adopters, attract new users, and promote their tokens. By participating in airdrops, you can get free tokens just by completing simple tasks like following the project on social media or joining their Telegram group. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the best crypto airdrops, including how they work, how to participate, and where to find them. Here are thebest crypto airdrops available in 2025: Nexus – Layer 1 blockchain designed to support mass adoption Sonus – A liquidity hub for the Soneium…
Itaú Unibanco, the largest banking institution in Brazil, is considering the issuance of a stablecoin, cautiously hoping to learn from the experiences of American banks and the final stablecoin regulations in the country. Itaú Unibanco Talks in-House Stablecoin, Regulation in Brazil Banks from all over the world are eyeing stablecoins and how these new assets can fit into their business model. Itaú Unibanco, the largest bank in Brazil and Latam, recently floated the possibility of issuing an in-house stablecoin to serve its over 55 million customers. Guto Antunes, head of digital assets at Itaú declared that this interest has surged…