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XRP gains legal clarity in US after Ripple settles SEC case

XRP gains legal clarity in US after Ripple settles SEC case

Settlement confirms XRP is not a security in the US. Analysts see potential for a BlackRock XRP ETF. Bitcoin maximalists renew criticism of XRP. Ripple’s multi-year legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission reached a decisive conclusion this week, triggering a sharp rally in XRP’s price and trading volume. The settlement confirmed that […]

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Stellar (XLM) eyes 35% rally as Ripple and SEC end 5-year legal battle

Stellar (XLM) eyes 35% rally as Ripple and SEC end 5-year legal battle

Ripple Labs and the regulator jointly withdrew their respective appeals. The resolution has bolstered sentiments across the industry. XLM has breached a crucial resistance, hinting at continued rallies. Digital tokens recorded significant rallies in the past day as the global crypto market cap increased by over 3.50% to $3.87 trillion. Meanwhile, XRP and XLM are

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SEC staff statement on liquid staking may pave way for staking in spot Ether ETFs

SEC staff statement on liquid staking may pave way for staking in spot Ether ETFs

SEC staff said certain liquid staking activities do not constitute the sale of securities in a new clarification. The statement clarifies that “Staking Receipt Tokens” do not need to be registered under securities laws. SEC Chair Paul Atkins called the move a “significant step forward in clarifying the staff’s view” on crypto activities. In a

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Crypto markets see 0M in liquidations as Fed’s Powell gives hawkish remarks

Crypto markets see $200M in liquidations as Fed’s Powell gives hawkish remarks

Crypto markets saw over $200 million in liquidations in one hour during Fed Chair Powell’s hawkish remarks. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipped below $116,000 before recovering to above $117,000. The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, with Powell citing potential inflationary pressures from tariffs. A wave of volatility swept through the cryptocurrency markets on Wednesday,

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Market update: Bitcoin rises after US-EU announce framework trade agreement

Market update: Bitcoin rises after US-EU announce framework trade agreement

Bitcoin (BTC) traded above $119,430 Monday, up 1.24%, after a US-EU trade deal was announced. The US-EU deal sets a 15% tariff, avoiding a threatened 30% rate, and includes a $600B EU investment pledge. Bitcoin’s realized market capitalization crossed the $1 trillion threshold for the first time, per Glassnode. Bitcoin (BTC) pushed higher in early

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Bitcoin crosses 2.5K; Stellar (XLM) price set to jump 30%

Bitcoin crosses $122.5K; Stellar (XLM) price set to jump 30%

Bitcoin crosses the $122,500 milestone on Monday, bolstering overall market sentiments. Optimism emerges as US lawmakers prepare for crucial crypto votes this week. XLM targets continued uptrends to $0.681 resistance. Bitcoin opened the week on a bullish leg as US regulatory developments propelled prices to historic highs of $122,540 on Monday. BTC’s rally to new

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Market update: Bitcoin rises after US-EU announce framework trade agreement

Bitcoin hits record high above $120K; US June inflation data awaited

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $120,000 for the first time, hitting a new all-time high and up 28% year-to-date. The rally follows a 48-hour choppy period that reset short-term overbought indicators. Market focus now shifts to US June inflation data (CPI), expected to show a rise amid Trump’s trade war. Bitcoin has smashed through another psychological

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Elon Musk announces his ‘America Party’ will embrace Bitcoin, criticizes Trump’s fiscal bill

Elon Musk announces his ‘America Party’ will embrace Bitcoin, criticizes Trump’s fiscal bill

Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has declared that his nascent political movement, the “America Party,” will embrace Bitcoin, stating that traditional fiat currency “is hopeless.” This announcement, made on the social media platform X, comes amid a deepening public rift between Musk and President Donald Trump, primarily over the administration’s fiscal policies.

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CoinIdol Weekly Crypto News Digest: July 6, 2025

CoinIdol Weekly Crypto News Digest: July 6, 2025

Jul 06, 2025 at 11:56 // News This week’s crypto highlights (1 July – 7 July 2025) Solana ETF approval becomes a reality (first in the US) The first Solana ETF listed in the US has been approved and is now trading. The REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF (SSK) combines Solana exposure with a

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Zelenskyy’s attire divides Polymarket with M at stake

Zelenskyy’s attire divides Polymarket with $79M at stake

Initial ruling of “yes” on 24 June appearance has been formally challenged. Debate centres on lack of tie, trainers, and formality of attire. Background includes past bet confusion and political pressure from Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s attire has unintentionally sparked a multimillion-dollar crypto betting frenzy. A simple prediction on Polymarket—asking whether Zelenskyy would appear

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