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Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit: What XRP Investors Should Know As The Year Draws To An End

The years-long legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. SEC concluded in 2025, providing significant relief for XRP investors. The SEC initially accused Ripple of selling XRP as unregistered securities, but a 2023 ruling declared that XRP sold on public exchanges did not constitute securities transactions, marking a partial victory for Ripple. In 2024, Ripple was ordered to pay a $125 million civil penalty for institutional sales, far less than the SEC's initial $2 billion demand. A final 2025 settlement reduced the payment to $50 million and dissolved the injunction. The resolution ended years of regulatory uncertainty that had suppressed XRP's price around $0.50. Following key rulings, XRP's price surged to over $2 in late 2024 and exceeded $3 in 2025, boosting investor sentiment and adoption despite later pullbacks.

bitcoinist12/22 21:02

Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit: What XRP Investors Should Know As The Year Draws To An End

bitcoinist12/22 21:02

Has DOGE Lost Its Shine? Meme Coin Weakness May See a Minor Rebound, But Investors Have Shifted to New Targets

DOGE, once a viral sensation in the crypto world, is now struggling to maintain momentum. Despite a generally stable market, its price shows clear signs of stagnation with few substantial catalysts to drive growth. Investor enthusiasm has cooled, with capital shifting toward assets demonstrating real development potential and stronger fundamentals, leaving meme coins like DOGE behind. However, DOGE has recently undergone a "liquidity sweep," shaking out weaker holders during the prolonged downtrend and stabilizing around a support level. If this consolidation continues, a short-term relief rally is likely, with clearer resistance levels emerging. Yet, even if a rebound occurs, investor attention has already moved on. Projects like Mutuum Finance (MUTM), which offer early participation value and practical utility in DeFi, are now attracting greater interest. Investors seeking quality opportunities are increasingly drawn to tokens with tangible use cases rather than relying on meme-driven hype.

金色财经12/21 09:25

Has DOGE Lost Its Shine? Meme Coin Weakness May See a Minor Rebound, But Investors Have Shifted to New Targets

金色财经12/21 09:25

SEC Moves To Bar FTX Execs And Ex-Alameda Research CEO From Public Company Roles

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed proposed final consent orders against former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and ex-FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh. The regulator alleges they participated in a multi-year scheme where FTX raised over $1.8 billion by misleading investors about the safety of the platform and the relationship with Alameda. The SEC claims Alameda was given special privileges, including an unlimited line of credit funded by FTX customer deposits, which were misused for trading, investments, and executive loans. Without admitting guilt, the three agreed to permanent antifraud violations bans. Ellison accepted a 10-year officer-director bar, while Wang and Singh agreed to 8-year bans.

bitcoinist12/20 17:22

SEC Moves To Bar FTX Execs And Ex-Alameda Research CEO From Public Company Roles

bitcoinist12/20 17:22

Anxiety of quantum risk to Bitcoin is weighing on its price: Execs

Quantum computing risks are creating anxiety among Bitcoin investors and affecting its price, according to industry executives. While Blockstream co-founder Adam Down argues the threat is decades away and that the network’s core security doesn’t solely rely on encryption, others like Nic Carter of Castle Island Ventures warn that developer denial is “extremely bearish.” Craig Warmke of the Bitcoin Policy Institute adds that perceived quantum risk is slowing capital inflow and driving diversification. Both emphasize the need for contingency plans to reassure holders, even if the actual threat remains distant. Critics also note that traditional targets would likely be compromised long before Bitcoin.

cointelegraph12/19 01:56

Anxiety of quantum risk to Bitcoin is weighing on its price: Execs

cointelegraph12/19 01:56

Why Are Crypto Project Acquisitions Now Excluding Tokens?

Recent acquisitions in the crypto space, such as Circle’s purchase of Interop Labs (developers of Axelar Network), have sparked controversy by focusing on acquiring teams and intellectual property while excluding the native tokens. In the Axelar case, the AXL token and network remain independent, leading to a 15% price drop and community backlash. Similar patterns emerged in other acquisitions: Kraken’s Ink acquired Vertex Protocol’s team and tech but abandoned the VRTX token, causing a 75% crash. Pump.fun acquired Padre and invalidated its token without compensation, and Coinbase integrated Vector.fun’s tech without involving the TNSR token. These cases reflect a broader “acquihire” trend common in Web2, where companies acquire talent and tech but avoid equity or token obligations. In crypto, however, this often leaves retail token holders with no rights or financial benefits, as tokens are designed to avoid regulatory scrutiny as securities—offering utility or governance instead of ownership or profit-sharing. This has led to growing tension between project teams and token holders, exemplified by Aave’s recent governance proposal to assert DAO control over IP, equity, and revenue—highlighting the misalignment between token-based incentives and traditional equity structures. The trend raises fundamental questions about the value and rights attached to tokens in decentralized ecosystems.

marsbit12/18 01:12

Why Are Crypto Project Acquisitions Now Excluding Tokens?

marsbit12/18 01:12

Central Bank Proposes to Restrict Ordinary Russians' Right to Buy Cryptocurrency

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has proposed restrictions that would prevent ordinary Russian citizens from purchasing cryptocurrency, according to First Deputy Chairman Vladimir Chistyukhin. The regulator suggests allowing only qualified investors to access the crypto market, provided they pass a specific test to demonstrate their understanding of how cryptocurrency works. However, the proposed rules would not restrict individuals from holding or selling crypto assets they already own; they would only be barred from making new purchases. The CBR sees no need to inform non-professional investors about crypto-related financial instruments, which are currently available only to qualified investors. While not ruling out the possibility of eventually allowing retail investors access under certain conditions and with limitations (such as only to the most liquid instruments), the CBR emphasized that legitimizing the crypto market is a current priority. The bank hopes for the adoption of cryptocurrency regulation laws by 2026.

RBK-crypto12/11 22:32

Central Bank Proposes to Restrict Ordinary Russians' Right to Buy Cryptocurrency

RBK-crypto12/11 22:32

LDPR Calls for Not Banning Cryptocurrencies "Under a Far-Fetched Pretext"

The Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) has called for cryptocurrencies not to be banned "under a far-fetched pretext." Party leader Leonid Slutsky stated that cryptocurrencies should be legalized and regulated, framing the issue as one of technological and financial sovereignty. He argued it is impossible to "endlessly prohibit what the whole world is using" and that citizens should be provided with necessary tools for development. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) estimates there are about 1 million qualified investors in the country who could be permitted to trade cryptocurrencies after passing a test. The CBR proposes restricting non-qualified ordinary Russians from purchasing crypto to protect them from risks, though bans on holding or selling are not planned. The CBR reported an 18% decline in Russian transactions on foreign crypto exchanges in Q2 and Q3 of 2025 compared to the previous two quarters. The estimated monthly balance of Russians' funds on crypto exchanges fell by 20% to 933 billion rubles, and traffic from Russia to crypto platforms dropped by 28%. The regulator deems it crucial to legalize the crypto market but, according to First Deputy Chairman Vladimir Chistyukhin, also advocates for laws with strict restrictions and prohibitions to be adopted quickly.

RBK-crypto12/11 12:23

LDPR Calls for Not Banning Cryptocurrencies "Under a Far-Fetched Pretext"

RBK-crypto12/11 12:23

Crypto and Traditional Finance Sentiment Improves: Can Bitcoin (BTC) Traders Sweep Shorts Above $93,000?

The article discusses the recent improvement in sentiment among both retail crypto and traditional finance investors, aligning with Bitcoin's (BTC) price recovery towards the $90,000 mark. However, the $93,000 resistance zone is identified as a significant barrier due to a concentration of sell orders and short positions that are suppressing further upward movement. Analysts from Bernstein and VanEck suggest that Bitcoin has broken its traditional 4-year cycle pattern and is now in an extended bull market, with institutional buying absorbing retail panic selling. This view was reinforced after MicroStrategy announced a substantial purchase of 10,624 BTC at an average price of $90,615, its largest acquisition since July 2025. Despite the rebound from November's low of $80,612, BTC's price remains range-bound. Technical analysis points to key support levels between $73,700 and $76,500. Data from Hyblock and order books show that while smaller traders (0-100 BTC) are increasing participation, larger entities are selling into rallies near the $93,000 level. The liquidation heatmap indicates a cluster of short positions between $94,000 and $95,300, which could provide fuel for a potential rally toward $100,000 if bullish momentum intensifies.

cointelegraph_中文12/09 06:23

Crypto and Traditional Finance Sentiment Improves: Can Bitcoin (BTC) Traders Sweep Shorts Above $93,000?