XRP win leaves Ripple a ‘bad actor’ with no crypto legal precedent set

Ripple has emerged (mostly) victorious from its long-running battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but for legal experts, the case’s conclusion feels like a missed opportunity. Since the case didn’t advance to a higher court, Judge Analisa Torres’ original district court decision — which famously differentiated between XRP sales to institutional investors and those on exchanges — has not established a binding precedent.  For the wider industry, the case’s murky status leaves companies struggling with unanswered questions: How should token offerings be structured? What legal weight does Torres’…

Crypto Analyst Warns Bitcoin Price Could See Further Crash If It Falls Below This Level

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Crypto analyst Pejman has warned that the Bitcoin price could witness a further crash in the short term. He revealed the level the flagship crypto needs to hold to…

Index Declines 6.8% as All Assets Trade Lower

CryptoX Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CryptoX 20 Index. The CryptoX 20 is currently trading at 2425.32, down 6.8% (-176.31) since 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. None of the 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: BCH (-3.5%) and BTC (-4.7%). Laggards: SOL (-12.5%) and SUI (-10.1%). The CryptoX 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally. Source CryptoX Portal

How Bitcoin stays true to its values

Bitcoin’s (BTC) journey from a radical experiment to a trillion-dollar asset has been fueled by grand narratives: Digital gold, decentralized money and an alternative financial system. Beyond the hype, how does Bitcoin remain true to its core values?  That’s the central theme of the latest episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast, where hosts Nathan Jeffay and Gareth Jenkinson are joined by Charlie Spears, co-founder of Blockspace Media, to unpack Bitcoin’s evolving role in the global financial system. Bitcoin’s evolution From the outset, Bitcoin was designed as a decentralized alternative to…

Trump ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs create chaos in markets, recession concerns

US President Donald Trump introduced a slew of tariffs on April 2, sending markets into a tailspin and dividing crypto observers as to their possible long-term effects.  At a special event at the White House, Trump signed an executive order and claimed emergency powers, leveling reciprocal tariffs at every country that has a tariff on US goods, starting at a 10% minimum. The long-term effect that this swathe of new taxes could have on global markets is unknown. The uncertainty is compounded by the ambiguous methodology the Trump administration used…

Ethereum Price: Here’s the Real Reason ETH Is Falling

Key Notes Ethereum has continued to play the underdog status in terms of price breakout. The digital currency has a number of factors, including inflationary pressure impacting its price. Optimism remains high for a longer-term price breakout for ETH. The price of Ethereum ETH $1 762 24h volatility: 5.5% Market cap: $212.86 B Vol. 24h: $26.72 B , the world’s largest altcoin, is struggling despite a recent broader market recovery. On-chain data shows ETH is experiencing weak network activity, a drop in transaction fees, and inflationary pressure from the Dencun…

Whale Deposits $37M SOL to Binance, Solana Loses Crucial Support

Key Notes Solana’s market cap has fallen to $59.48 billion following the 7.5% price drop. A whale’s massive 312,000 SOL deposit to Binance led to selling pressure. The cryptocurrency has lost its critical $124 support level, which it tested six times in the past year. Solana SOL $114.7 24h volatility: 8.9% Market cap: $58.78 B Vol. 24h: $7.94 B has plunged 7.5% in the past 24 hours to trade at around $116 at the time of writing. The cryptocurrency has lost its key $124 support level, a price it has…

Jack Dorsey says Square is working on allowing Bitcoin payments

CEO of Block, Jack Dorsey confirms that the platform is currently working on accepting Bitcoin payments on its Square terminals and Bitkey. In a recent interview with Bitcoin News, Jack Dorsey stated that Bitcoin (BTC) will have “failed” if it ends up being just a “store of value.” He emphasizes the importance of using Bitcoin as a currency for every day payments in order for the cryptocurrency to remain relevant to the public. “I think if it doesn’t transition to payments and find that everyday use case, it just gets…

Bitcoin Price Just Crashed 7% On Trump’s Tariff Shock

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. The Bitcoin price plunged by 7.2%—from $88,526 to $82,150—within the span of four hours following the reciprocal tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The precipitous drop…

Trump’s crypto reserve needs a privacy layer

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a US crypto strategic reserve, which includes Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), has sparked a global discussion on the role of digital assets in national reserves. While the initiative aims to cement the United States as the crypto capital of the world, it also emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced security, privacy, and compliance solutions to…