XRP Price Prediction: Ripple Ends SEC Lawsuit – Up 4.4% in 24h, Is $3.50 Next?

Ripple ends SEC lawsuit, dropping its appeal and accepting a $125M fine. XRP price rises 4.4% as legal clarity boosts market confidence, with analysts eyeing $3.50 next.
From Skepticism to Strategy: NYC Embraces Blockchain’s Civic Potential – Interview Bitcoin News

NYC’s Digital Asset Summit explored blockchain’s civic potential, with Mayor Eric Adams and Joshua Maddox emphasizing public-private collaboration to scale Web3 adoption and tokenization.
US House Passes Crypto Bill To Promote Blockchain Adoption

The US House passed the Deploying American Blockchains Act to promote blockchain adoption, requiring the Commerce Secretary to lead efforts and establish advisory committees for federal support.
Inside the $90M Nobitex hack: a layer-by-layer breakdown – CoinJournal

The $90M Nobitex hack by Gonjeshke Darande exposed user data, leading to arrests of Israeli spies for Iran. Leaked info aided authorities in tracing crypto payments linked to espionage.
XRP Surges as Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Signals End to SEC Dispute

XRP price rose 3% after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the company is dropping its cross-appeal against the SEC, signaling a potential end to their long-running legal dispute.
Crypto exchange Bitvavo receives MiCA license from the Netherlands

Bitvavo, a Dutch crypto exchange, has received a MiCA license from the AFM, enabling European operations under the new regulatory framework. CEO Mark Nuvelstijn supports MiCA’s principles for a level playing field.
Ripple Labs ‘closes chapter once and for all,’ drops cross appeal against SEC

Ripple Labs drops cross appeal against SEC, ending legal battle. CEO Brad Garlinghouse announces focus on building the Internet of Value. XRP price fluctuates amid legal developments.
Crypto scammer gets 8 years for $40M eEmpowerCoin, ECoinPlus scams

Dwayne Golden sentenced to 8 years for orchestrating $40M crypto Ponzi schemes through fake firms EmpowerCoin, ECoinPlus, and Jet-Coin, defrauding investors with false trading promises.
Stablecoin Skepticism Grows As IMF Official Challenges Their Money Role

IMF official Bo Li questions stablecoins’ monetary role as global transaction volume hits 35 trillion. Regulatory uncertainty grows with diverging national rules, while international bodies seek cooperation.
House Committee Investigates Federal Pressure on Banks to Drop Crypto Clients – Featured Bitcoin News

The House Committee is investigating claims that federal regulators pressured banks to sever ties with lawful crypto businesses, raising concerns over regulatory overreach.