Daniel Chartraw of South Lake Tahoe, California was recently indicted on wire fraud charges alleging that through his companies Crypto-Pal LLC and TDA Global he

Banking giant JPMorgan (JPM) has forecastedthe next wave of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs)—focusing on Solana and XRP—could experience substantial growth if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gives the green light.

A leak has revealed the incoming Trump administration could create a wider crypto reserve—prioritizing U.S.-created cryptocurrencies such as XRP and

Alexander C. Drylewski, Daniel Michael and Shaud G. Tavakoli of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP discuss lawsuits against the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning the purchase and sale of crypto assets and a potential shift in enforcement activity with a change in administration.

The total value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation currently stands at $3.5 trillion, which is near a record high. Bitcoin has become a popular store of value for investors due to its decentralized nature,

During a recent panel discussion on CNBC, Lee unveiled his market predictions for 2025. Among them, the research analyst put forth a price target of $250,000 on cryptocurrency Bitcoin ( BTC -0.36%) -- implying roughly 163% upside from trading levels on Jan. 9.

With crypto-friendly leadership in place, spot XRP and Solana ETFs are poised for approval in 2025, driving institutional capital and mainstream adoption of digital assets.

The fall comes after the cryptocurrency experienced a meteoric rise, fueled in part by the reelection of Donald Trump.

In 2020, XRP's parent company, Ripple, was sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulator claimed that the company sold XRP as an unregistered security, a pretty big no-no. In August 2024, a court ruled mostly in Ripple's favor, approving a $125 million fine when the SEC was originally seeking $2 billion.

However, it wasn’t until 2017 that the cryptocurrency broke into broader popular consciousness. In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the trading of ETFs that invest ...

Unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms in Hong Kong are under scrutiny as the SFC issues warnings. Stay informed on the latest updates.