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☆ XRP jumps 4% after weekend rally pushes token to three-year high: CNBC Crypto World
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailXRP jumps 4% after weekend rally pushes token to three-year high: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, John Glover, chief investment officer of Ledn, discusses bitcoin's recent price moves and why he says the cryptocurrency could face a pullback in the near term.

Persons: explainers, John Glover, Ledn Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC

☆ Dogecoin spikes after Trump announces a Department of Government Efficiency — DOGE
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In this article BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTChesnot | Getty ImagesDogecoin shot higher on Tuesday night, extending its postelection surge after President-elect Donald Trump formally announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency, which he referred to as "DOGE" in his statement. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, former Republican presidential candidate and Strive Asset Management co-founder, will lead the department, Trump said in a statement. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Dogecoin jumped after President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE." Memecoins are seen as a gauge of retail interest and risk appetite in crypto. When memecoin activity ramps up, it usually indicates that retail investors are participating and have an appetite to speculate further out on the risk curve.

Persons: Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump, Dogecoin Organizations: Getty, Department of Government, Republican, Management, Administration

☆ Bitcoin briefly tops $93,000 for the first time as investors digest postelection gains, inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bitcoin rose above $93,000 for the first time on Wednesday, adding to its postelection rally, as traders pored through October inflation data. Traders were digesting the most recent consumer price index, which showed prices increased 0.2% in October, bringing the 12-month inflation rate up to 2.6%. Bitcoin, which has recently benefited from a big postelection rally across risk assets, is seen by many investors as a hedge against potential fiscal policy that could spark inflation. The rest of the crypto market sold off as investors took profits from the past week's rally. Most bitcoin miners, including Mara Holdings , Riot Platforms , CleanSpark and Iren , formerly known as Iris Energy, tumbled double digits.

Persons: cryptocurrency, MicroStrategy, Mara, XRP, Dogecoin, Elon, Donald Trump's Organizations: Traders, Mara Holdings, Energy

☆ Bitcoin tops $82,000 as crypto euphoria over Trump win shows no sign of waning
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Katrina Bishop | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

ET, bitcoin was trading 3.6% higher at $82,216, according to Coin Metrics. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Bitcoin touches $80,000 on Sunday for the first time ever. "His pledge to go all in on crypto has sent Bitcoin to fresh heady heights," she said in a research note Monday. "He's made an about turn on supporting the industry and is now vowing to turn the U.S. into the crypto capital of the world. On the campaign trail, Trump made a slew of promises to the crypto industry, including making the U.S. the "crypto capital of the planet" and insisting that all bitcoin should be mined in the country.

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☆ Bitcoin's on track to hit $100,000 after Trump's election victory, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Bitcoin is on track to hit the $100,000 price milestone by the end of the year after President-elect Donald Trump's election victory, according to analysts. Bitcoin at $100,000 "doesn't sound so unreasonable" given it equates to "just 10% of gold's market share," Butterfill told CNBC in emailed comments. BTC to hit $100K by Trump's inauguration A $100,000 bitcoin price is likely to be reached by the time Trump is inaugurated president on Jan. 20, 2025, according to Fadi Aboualfa, head of research at crypto custodian Copper.co. Still, with bitcoin exchange-traded funds currently holding roughly 1.1 million bitcoins, momentum is likely to be positive in the coming months, Aboualfa added. It cuts in half the supply of bitcoin issued to miners who successfully produce new bitcoins.

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☆ Here's how the next wave of ETF innovation could hinge on Tuesday's elections results
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The ETF industry is gearing up for some potentially seismic changes in 2025 and beyond. Policy changes from the SEC are hard to predict, but the ETF industry appears to sense an opening to push new types of products. Private credit funds One big area of focus for the ETF industry is how to tap into the private credit boom that has become a key part of the U.S. financial system. Fund issuers will need the SEC to bless new types of constructions in order to get a private credit fund approved. "For the most part, private credit is an investment that is limited to sophisticated investors and not retail investors," said Brian Murphy, a partner at law firm Stradley Ronon.

Persons: Republican Donald Trump, Gary Gensler, Kamala Harris, Todd Sohn, Brian Murphy, Stradley, You've, Gerard O'Reilly, What's, Matt Hougan, Harris, Sohn, " Sohn, Bitwise Organizations: Republican, Securities, Exchange, Democratic, SEC, State, Vanguard, BlackRock, Trump, solana

☆ Exclusive: Maven Clinic is swapping out its finance chiefs as the women's health unicorn looks ahead to an IPO
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Maven's chief financial officer has left the women's health unicorn one year after taking the role. AdvertisementMaven Clinic is swapping out its chief financial officers on the heels of a fresh funding round as the women's health startup inches closer to an IPO. Related storiesAs the highest-valued women's health startup, Maven is expected to be a candidate for the next wave of digital health IPOs. The startup's hopeful future exit would be a boon for the women's health market, which remains a small fraction of all healthcare funding. Wrapbook raised a $20 million funding round in September at a valuation of $750 million.

Persons: Maven, —, Kristina Campbell, isn't, Campbell didn't, haven't, Campbell, Wrapbook Organizations: Service, StepStone Group, Business, Sequoia Capital, Catalyst, Lux Capital, Oak HC, SEC

☆ U.S. will be ‘more pro-crypto’ after this election, no matter who wins, says Ripple CEO Garlinghouse
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, speaks at the 2022 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 4, 2022. Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse has been skeptical of crypto regulation in the U.S., but he is feeling highly optimistic about the post-election environment around the corner. Ripple, a veteran company in crypto known in part for its close association with the XRP token, operates a global payments business with banks and financial institutions as its main customers. About 95% of its business takes place outside of the U.S., which Garlinghouse said is partly a reflection of the contentious environment in Washington. On Wednesday, Garlinghouse offered a piece of advice to fintech startups in this changing time: "Incorporate outside the United States."

Persons: Brad Garlinghouse, we've, Garlinghouse, … It's Organizations: Milken, Global Conference, Ripple, CNBC, DC, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission Locations: Beverly Hills , California, U.S, Washington, United States

☆ Harris entered October with big cash edge over Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( David Wright | Fredreka Schouten | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The Harris campaign has touted its small-dollar donations, saying that nearly two-thirds of the money raised in September came from grassroots donors. The Harris campaign outspent Trump on advertising in September, about $196 million to $73 million. Mellon’s September contribution accounted for more than 60% of the money the super PAC took in last month. Wealthy Democrats also rally to HarrisThe new filings Sunday night also showed some of the Democratic Party’s wealthiest supporters and other notable names rallying to support Harris’ campaign. In August, FEC records show Larsen making a $1 million contribution to the super PAC in XRP, his company’s digital currency.

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☆ Billionaire Ripple founder has given more than $11.8 million to Harris campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Including Larsen's August contribution of $1 million worth of XRP tokens, the billionaire has given more than $11.8 million to PACs supporting the Harris campaign, making him one of the crypto industry's largest individual donors this cycle. He's part of an industry that's become suddenly prominent in political fundraising, though more heavily in support of Republicans. The Trump PAC has raised about $7.5 million crypto donations since early June. The committee gave out nearly $29 million in September. They've received $1.3 million and $1 million, respectively.

Persons: Chris Larsen, James Delmore, Harris, Larsen, who's, he's, Biden, " Larsen, isn't, that's, Fairshake, Southern California Republicans David G, Valadao, Michael Garcia, They've Organizations: Harris, Fund, CNBC, Biden, Democratic, Fund PAC, Forbes, Public Citizen, The Trump PAC, —, American Jobs PAC, Republicans, Southern, Southern California Republicans Locations: Bay, Fairshake, New York , Nevada, California, Southern California

☆ A pro-Trump PAC has received millions in crypto donations since June
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Aditi Bharade | Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A pro-Trump PAC has raised more than $7.5 million in cryptocurrency donations since June. Trump 47 PAC raised the amount in bitcoin, ether, USDC, and other cryptocurrencies, per FEC filings. AdvertisementA political action committee called Trump 47 has raised $7.5 million in cryptocurrency donations for former President Donald Trump's White House bid. According to Federal Election Commission filings on Tuesday, the Trump 47 PAC received donations in bitcoin, ether, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies. But in May, Trump hosted an event in Mar-a-Lago, where he said he would accept cryptocurrency donations for his campaign.

Persons: —, Donald Trump's, Cameron, Tyler Winklevoss, Trump, I've, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, he'll, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz, Elon Musk, Kamala Harris, Mark Cuban, Cuban Organizations: Trump PAC, Trump, PAC, Service, Federal, Records, Liberty, AFP, Fox Business, United, FEC, America, America PAC — Locations: United States, Mar, Nashville

☆ Trump PAC has raised about $7.5 million in crypto donations since early June
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Adam Gray | Afp | Getty ImagesA political action committee supporting former President Donald Trump has raised about $7.5 million in cryptocurrencies. The PAC said the latest filing covered donations in the period of July 1 through Sept. 30, but numbers included cumulative contributions. At least 18 donors gave more than $5.5 million in bitcoin to Trump 47, the filing shows. Trump said in his keynote that his campaign had raised $25 million from the crypto industry, though he didn't specify the split between digital tokens and dollar donations. Among the new donors is Chase Herro, one of the co-founders of the Trump family's new crypto project World Liberty Financial.

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☆ Harris PAC's $1 million contribution from Ripple's Chris Larsen shows crypto industry warming to VP
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

In total, Larsen has given around $1.9 million to support Harris' campaign directly and through PACs, according to FEC data compiled by crypto market and blockchain analyst James Delmore and independently verified by CNBC. Nearly half of all the corporate money flowing into the election has come from the crypto industry, according to a recent report from the nonprofit watchdog group Public Citizen. "What we've had to date has been almost like purposeful chaos by Gensler to kind of crush the domestic industry," Larsen said. Horowitz said that he and his wife, Felicia, "have known Vice President Harris for over 10 years and she has been a great friend to both of us during that time." On Monday, the Harris campaign unveiled its "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men" in a report.

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☆ Ripple launches crypto storage services for banks in bid to diversify
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

U.S. blockchain startup Ripple made a major foray into crypto custody on Thursday, launching new services aimed at helping banks and financial technology firms to store digital assets on behalf of clients. The crypto custody market is forecast to reach at least $16 trillion by 2030, according to the Boston Consulting Group. Ripple said that custody is one of the fastest-growing areas for the startup, with Ripple Custody posting customer growth of over 250% year-over-year growth this year and operating in seven countries. Last year, Ripple acquired Metaco, a firm that helps other entities store and manage their crypto, in a bid to boost its nascent crypto custody business. The company this year also acquired Standard Custody & Trust Company, another crypto custody firm, to further bolster its efforts.

Persons: Ripple, Aaron Slettehaugh Organizations: CNBC, Boston Consulting, HSBC, BBVA, Societe Generale, DBS, XRP, Trust Company, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC Locations: San Francisco, Swiss

☆ XRP slides 9% after SEC appeals decision in landmark Ripple case
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

XRP was last lower by more than 9% at 52 cents a coin, according to Coin Metrics. Ripple, the largest holder of XRP coins, scored a partial victory last summer after a three-year battle with the SEC. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres handed down the decision, which was hailed as a landmark win for the crypto industry. Still, while XRP isn't considered a security when sold to retail investors on exchanges, it is considered an unregistered security offering if sold to institutional investors. XRP, which was created by the founders of Ripple, is the native token of the open source XRP Ledger, which Ripple uses in its cross-border payments business.

Persons: XRP, Analisa Torres, XRP isn't, Brad Garlinghouse, Stuart Alderoty, Alderoty, Gary Gensler, Garlinghouse Organizations: Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, U.S, District, Bitwise Asset Management Locations: Paris, France, Delaware

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailXRP sinks after SEC files notice of appeal in Ripple case: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Cuy Sheffield of Visa explains the payment processor's new tokenization platform for banks.

Persons: explainers Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Visa Locations: Sheffield

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitwise files with SEC to launch XRP ETF: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, James Angel of Georgetown breaks down crypto policy expectations for both presidential candidates.

Persons: explainers, James Angel Organizations: SEC, CNBC Crypto, CNBC

☆ Ripple's XRP jumps as much as 9% as Grayscale introduces XRP trust that could pave way for an ETF
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The price of Ripple's XRP token jumped Thursday after Grayscale announced the launch of a new trust that gives accredited investors direct exposure to the cryptocurrency. XRP was last higher by more than 3% at 56 cents a coin, according to Coin Metrics. XRP is the native token of Ripple's XRP Ledger, whose main purpose is to facilitate cross-border financial transactions. Grayscale made history shortly after when a court ruled that the SEC was wrong to deny crypto investment giant permission to convert its popular bitcoin trust into an ETF. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and the Grayscale Ethereum Trust began trading in January and July of this year, respectively, as ETFs.

Persons: XRP, Rayhaneh Sharif, Analisa Torres, cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, MicroStrategy, —, Jesse Pound Organizations: Metrics, Securities and Exchange Commission, District, SEC Locations: London, England, Bitcoin, U.S

☆ Coinbase has worst week of the year as crypto stocks plummet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-06 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

(Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase just wrapped up its worst week of the year. According to CoinGlass, September is historically a difficult trading month for crypto assets, with bitcoin notching an average loss of 4.8%. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a gauge of crypto market sentiment, is firmly in the "Extreme Fear" zone, indicating that investors are worried about price moves. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a cooldown in the labor market with August payrolls falling short of expectations. Crypto equities hit hardestWhile it was a rough week for risky assets of all sorts, investors over-indexed in crypto stocks had it particularly bad.

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Trump, the Republican nominee for president, has raised more than $4 million from a mix of digital tokens, a campaign aide told CNBC. At least 19 donors contributed more than $2.15 million bitcoin to the committee, the filing shows. Brian Hughes, a Trump campaign aide, said that of the more than $4 million in crypto raised, most of it arrived in bitcoin. "While the Biden-Harris Administration stifles innovation with more regulation and higher taxes, President Trump is ready to encourage American leadership in this and other emerging technologies." Thus far, it appears the Trump campaign is mostly converting these contributions immediately to USDC and then liquidating the donations.

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☆ Ripple launches new fund to drive blockchain innovation in Japan and South Korea
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Sheila Chiang | In Sheilachiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Ripple cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on June 4, 2021. (Photo Illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Blockchain firm Ripple has launched a Japan and Korea fund, aimed at driving innovation on the XRP Ledger as it continues to expand its presence in Asia-Pacific. XRP is Ripple's native cryptocurrency which is powered by the XRP Ledger, an open-source, public blockchain built for corporations. The XRPL Japan and Korea Fund is part of Ripple's commitment to 1 billion XRP aimed at providing financial, technical, and business support for developers, which was announced in March 2022. "The launch of this fund is a testament to Ripple's strong belief in the potential of Japan and Korea as pivotal regional hubs for blockchain innovation," said Emi Yoshikawa, vice president of strategic initiatives at Ripple, according to the statement.

Persons: Jakub Porzycki, Ripple, Emi Yoshikawa, Brad Garlinghouse Organizations: Getty, Korea Fund, CNBC Locations: Krakow, Poland, Japan, Korea, Asia, U.S

☆ Bitcoin nosedives below $57,000 to two-month low ahead of U.S. Fed decision
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The logo of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) can be seen on a coin standing in front of a Bitcoin chart. Bitcoin on Wednesday plunged sharply to its lowest level in over two months amid broader risk-off sentiment in markets, as investors kept an eye on the U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. Crypto market participants are eyeing the upcoming interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Federal Open Market Committee is due to meet on Wednesday afternoon to discuss its latest policy on interest rates. Markets have become more shaky lately, as investors fret over the prospect of a longer path toward interest rate cuts.

Persons: Bitcoin, Jerome Powell, Geoff Kendrick, Kendrick, Changpeng Zhao Organizations: U.S, U.S . Federal, U.S . Federal Reserve Locations: U.S ., CoinGecko, solana, U.S, Hong Kong

☆ Ripple CEO predicts crypto market will double in size to $5 trillion by the end of 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Mike Blake | ReutersThe CEO of blockchain startup Ripple sees the combined market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market topping $5 trillion this year. If the market were to double, that would imply a new total crypto market cap of $5.2 trillion. Bitcoin accounts for about 49% of the entire crypto market, with a market capitalization of $1.3 trillion as of April 1. This year being an election year, crypto hopefuls are optimistic that the next administration will be more accommodating to the crypto industry with its policy focus. Garlinghouse isnt the only crypto bull predicting outsized gains for the crypto market this year.

Persons: Brad Garlinghouse, Mike Blake, Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse, I've, Garlinghouse, Gary Gensler, Ripple, Marshall Beard, there's, Beard, Anthony Pompliano Organizations: Milken, Global Conference, CNBC, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC Locations: Beverly Hills , California, U.S, United States, London

☆ Ripple to launch U.S. dollar stablecoin, taking on a $150 billion market dominated by Tether, Circle
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesCrypto startup Ripple is the latest major player to jump into the $150 billion stablecoin market with the launch of a digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar. The move would pit Ripple against stablecoin giants like Tether, which is behind the largest stablecoin UDST, and USDC issuer Circle. Payments giant PayPal , meanwhile, launched its own U.S. dollar stablecoin called PayPal USD, a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollars and dollar equivalents that is issued by crypto firm Paxos. watch nowTether is the market leader for stablecoins with a market capitalization of $106.3 billion, according to CoinGecko data. "In fact, the number one request we get from the XRP community is to launch a USD-backed stablecoin on the XRP Ledger."

Persons: Jakub Porzycki, Brad Garlinghouse, he's, Garlinghouse, Tether's, USDT, USDC, MoneyGram Organizations: U.S, SEC, Nurphoto, Getty, U.S ., PayPal, CNBC, Bank, FinCEN, Santander, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, Southern, of Locations: U.S, Europe, Asia, New York, Ireland, Singapore, of New York

☆ Ripple Labs accuses the SEC of trying to 'punish and intimidate' by seeking $2 billion in penalties from XRP developer
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The SEC is seeking fines and penalties worth $2 billion from Ripple Labs, its legal chief said. Stuart Alderoty said the SEC wanted to "punish and intimidate Ripple" and the wider crypto sector. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe US's top financial watchdog is seeking penalties worth billions of dollars from Ripple Labs, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, its chief legal officer said. Stuart Alderoty wrote on X that the Securities and Exchange Commission asked US District Judge Analisa Torres to fine Ripple $2 billion.

Persons: Stuart Alderoty, XRP, —, Analisa Torres Organizations: SEC, Ripple Labs, Service, Securities and Exchange Commission, Business

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