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Crypto experts weighed in on Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price drop below $80,000 on Thursday, predicting potential price bottoms for major cryptocurrencies amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Michal Pospieszalski of SwissFortress told Benzinga that Bitcoin could find a floor between $60,000 and $65,000 if it falls below $70,000, while Meg Lister of Gitcoin Labs cautioned that pinpointing a bottom remains challenging and could extend into the coming months, depending on U.S. economic policy shifts.

Bitcoin Tumbles Around $80,000, Experts See $60,000 Floor If BTC, ETH, XRP Continue Downtrend

The SEC believes ether trades as a commodity, Fox Business reports, and the agency is trying to determine if it can make that case with XRP.

SEC vs. Ripple nears conclusion as XRP-ETH comparison takes center stage: report

The price of XRP has fallen above the critical support level of $2.00.

Ripple Holds Above The Critical Support Level Of $2.00

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it needs additional time to decide on the crypto investment manager Grayscale's proposal to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF).

SEC Postpones Decision to Either Approve or Disapprove Grayscale's XRP ETF Application to May

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) on Thursday announced it has secured authorization from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to deliver regulated cryptocurrency payment services within the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), becoming the first entity of its kind to achieve this status in the region. What Happened: The decision comes as Ripple navigates a potential resolution to its long-standing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

XRP Spikes 4% As Ripple Gains Approval To Offer Crypto Payments In Dubai

XRP is currently trading at $2.27 to $2.32 over the past hour, with a market capitalization of $131 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $4.82 billion, moving within an intraday range of $2.14 to $2.

XRP Price Watch: Bulls Eye $2.50, but Resistance Threatens a Potential Reversal

Solana

Binance CEO Richard Teng on Thursday expressed optimism that the pro-cryptocurrency policies introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump will inspire a wave of similar regulatory shifts worldwide. What Happened: Speaking at the CONVERGE LIVE event in Singapore on Thursday, Teng highlighted a dramatic change in the global financial landscape, noting that the United States, the world's largest economy, is now openly supporting digital currencies after years of regulatory uncertainty and skepticism under the previous administration.

Binance CEO Richard Teng Hails Donald Trump's Bitcoin Reserve, XRP, Ethereum, Solana Digital Asset Stockpile

With its new Dubai license, Ripple is poised to tap into the UAE's thriving $40 billion cross-border payments market.

Ripple Secures Dubai Regulator Approval to Expand Its Presence in the Middle East

Ripple said the UAE market has high demand for efficient settlement measures and potential for stablecoin adoption.

Ripple gains regulatory approval to tap UAE's $40 billion cross-border payments market

Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are nearing the conclusion of their long-running legal battle.

Ripple and SEC Near Resolution in 4-Year Lawsuit Over $125 Million XRP Sales Penalty

Payments utility is also expected to drive greater stablecoin adoption in the UAE for their real time settlement value proposition.

Ripple Bags Dubai License to Offer Crypto Payments in UAE

Dogecoin

XRP, Dogecoin, Bitcoin News: XRP Short Bias Lingers Amid Ripple Legal Hopes, DOGE Nears Death Cross as BTC Dominance Hits 4-Year high

XRP Short Bias Lingers Amid Ripple Legal Hopes, DOGE Nears Death Cross as BTC Dominance Hits 4-Year high

Austin King sold his startup to Ripple in 2019 and claims his technological approach called “intents” will revolutionize crypto, but the details he provides are scant.

Former Ripple Software Engineer Touts ‘Intents' as Ripple's Secret Sauce

Ripple's high-stakes legal battle with the SEC may soon end, as negotiations reportedly center on vacating a key ruling that imposed a $125 million fine. SEC vs. Ripple Nears Settlement? Report Suggests a Resolution Is Closer Than Ever The U.S.

SEC vs Ripple: XRP Lawsuit Wrapping up as Negotiations Reach Final Stage—Report

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs were only the start: Issuers are now applying to offer all kinds of U.S. funds—for Dogecoin, Solana, XRP and more.

Which Crypto ETFs Are Next? Dogecoin, XRP, and Solana Lead the List

Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to maintain gains, while XRP rallies on optimism over the SEC potentially closing its case against Ripple. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $82,997.45 -0.13% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,876.24 -3.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $124.56 -2.1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.23 +2.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1689 +1.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001229 +0.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.2% and daily active addresses falling by 3.4%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Gains On Slow Wednesday

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is unlikely to approve or reject crypto ETFs until its new leadership is in place, according to a new report. What Happened: Coindesk on Wednesday reported that the SEC has acknowledged multiple spot crypto ETF applications but is unlikely to approve them until its leadership is settled.

Trump-Appointed SEC Chair Could Fast-Track Crypto ETF Approvals: XRP, Solana, Dogecoin ETFs Coming By June?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly in the process of officially ending its lawsuit against payments firm Ripple.

SEC Lawsuit Against Ripple Now Wrapping Up and Could End Soon: Report

The SEC delayed taking the next steps on several filings this week, but experts say this is 'no surprise' until the new chair is in place.

SEC delays ETF filings for Dogecoin, XRP and others as agency awaits Paul Atkins' confirmation

The legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ongoing since December 2020, may soon reach a resolution, according to a report by Fox Business.

XRP Token Rises After Report That Ripple's Close to Wrapping Up SEC Case

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up on Wedneday amid growing institutional interest. What Happened: Cryptocurrency options exchange Deribit noted the positive impact of ETF filings on the price of XRP, despite the looming threat of tariffs.

XRP Spikes 3%: Why Is It Going Up?

XRP is trading at $2.18 to $2.21 over the past hour with a market capitalization of $126 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $5.61 billion. The price has fluctuated between $2.07 and $2.23 within the last 24 hours, remaining 35.9% below its all-time high of $3.40.

XRP Price Watch: Bulls Battle to Reclaim Momentum Above $2.30

The filing's preliminary, so the SEC has up to 240 days — potentially late 2025 — to approve or deny it.

Franklin Templeton Joins XRP ETF Rush, Files Preliminary Application With SEC

Franklin Templeton has filed for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track the spot price of XRP, one of the leading cryptocurrencies.

Franklin Templeton Files for XRP ETF as Cryptocurrency Adoption Grows Among Asset Managers

Litecoin

Gains in BTC came as Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced the BITCOIN Act, pushing for the U.S. to scoop up 1 million BTC as a strategic reserve.

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