Russia’s Central Bank reports that Bitcoin has outpaced more traditional investments so far in 2025. Returns clocked in at nearly 40% over the past year. That makes it the top performer compared with gold, stocks and bonds. It’s a sign that more people in Moscow are warming up to cryptocurrencies for their daily money moves. Related Reading: Analysis: Crypto Heats Up As $35 Billion Enters Market In Under A Month Bitcoin Leads 2025 Rally According to the Central Bank of Russia, Bitcoin’s cumulative return since 2022 has reached 121%. That towers over any gains seen in gold or corporate bonds during the same period. While gold managed only single‑digit increases, Bitcoin has nearly doubled its value in three years. That jump has grabbed the attention of investors who are used to slower returns from banks or stock funds. Source: Russian Central Bank report. Sharp Swings Test Investors Based on reports from the central bank, Bitcoin’s price swung wildly in early 2025. The first four months brought nearly 20% drop. Many traders faced nerve‑racking weeks as prices slid. But April saw a strong comeback. Bitcoin climbed more than 10% that month, easing worries among those who watched its dip. Those fast moves highlight just how far digital coins can swing in a short time. ETFs And Adoption Drive Growth The rise of spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds has made it easier for bigger investors to get in. In places like the United States and Hong Kong, new ETFs let people buy Bitcoin through their regular brokerage accounts. That convenience has helped push demand higher. More folks don’t have to wrestle with crypto wallets or complex trading platforms anymore. They can tap Bitcoin through tools they already use for stocks and bonds. Local And Global Factors Matter Global uncertainty has driven some of this interest. Big swings in currency values and low yields on bank deposits have left people hunting for better returns. In Russia, a weaker ruble has nudged locals toward assets like Bitcoin that are priced in dollars. At the same time, countries such as Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine are exploring crypto in their budgets. Even firms like Cantor Fitzgerald are looking at Bitcoin as a way to shield against market swings. Related Reading: XRP Frenzy Builds: Over $1 Billion in Open Interest Signals Breakout Tension Profit Potential Meets Risk Based on what the Central Bank found, Bitcoin paid off handsomely for investors who held through the drops. A 38% gain over a year can’t be matched by most safe havens. Yet anyone tracking the 19% fall in early 2025 knows it isn’t for the faint of heart. Digital coins can zoom higher one month and skid lower the next. That volatility is why many experts still advise limiting how much of your portfolio is in crypto. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The United States has sentenced an Alabama man to 14 months in prison for his part in the hack of the X account belonging to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the official report, the man, who previously pleaded guilty, received his sentence on Friday. According to the report, the perpetrator, Eric Council Jr. of Athens, Alabama, was indicted for his role in hacking the X handle belonging to the securities agency. After the hack, he falsely announced the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in an attempt to drive up the value of Bitcoin. Authorities mentioned that Council conspired to commit aggravated identity theft for his role in the SIM swap attack. SEC X account hacker sentenced to 14 months in prison According to the authorities, 26-year-old Council conspired with others to carry out the act, taking control of the X account to make the announcement. At the time, the decision was highly anticipated by all interested parties in the crypto industry, with the false announcement causing the price of the digital asset to increase by $1,000. The surge was also followed by a correction, which saw the price of the asset drop by $2,000 per BTC. The conspirators gained access to the SEC’s X account using an unauthorized Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swap that was done by Council. A SIM swap is a form of fraud where a criminal actor illegally induces a cellular phone carrier to reassign a cellular phone number from a victim’s SIM to a SIM card controlled by the criminal actor. This way, the criminal can access several accounts belonging to the victim, including social media, in the case of Council, and digital asset accounts. As part of the scheme, Council used an identity card printer to create an illegal identification card using the victim’s personal identifiable information obtained from co-conspirators. Council then used the identity card to impersonate the victims and gain access to their numbers for the purpose of accessing the SEC’s X account. His co-conspirators then went ahead to post the name of the SEC chairman, falsely announcing the approval of the Bitcoin ETF. The authorities were able to establish that Council was paid in Bitcoin for his role in the hack. Authorities kick against Council’s activities According to reports, the FBI found a laptop in a residence that Council lived in after a search warrant was obtained. On the laptop, the authorities found search phrases like, “How can I know for sure if I am being investigated by the FBI?” and “What are some signs that the FBI is after you?” The FBI eventually arrested him in late 2024. The SEC announced the official approval of the Bitcoin product on January 10, a day after the incident. The price of the asset has doubled since then, with BTC now trading well into the $100,000 price mark. In addition to his prison term, Council has been ordered to forfeit $50,000 and will be supervised for three years after his release, with the condition that he may not commit identity fraud or access the dark web. “Schemes of this nature threaten the health and integrity of our market system,” said U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, in a statement. “SIM swap schemes threaten the financial security of average citizens, financial institutions, and government agencies. Don’t fool yourself into thinking you can’t be caught. You will be caught, prosecuted, and will pay the price for the damage your actions create.” The Securities and Exchange Commission Office of Inspector General Special Agent in Charge Amanda James mentioned that the sentencing shows that the agency is committed to putting bad actors away and holding them accountable for their actions while maintaining the integrity of SEC operations through investigative oversight. “We are committed to working with the SEC and other law enforcement partners to help the SEC effectively and efficiently deliver on its critical mission.” Cryptopolitan Academy: Tired of market swings? Learn how DeFi can help you build steady passive income. Register Now
The post XRP Rich List: How Much XRP You Need to Become a Millionaire appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP is currently trading at $2.37 after a slight 24-hour dip of 2.11%, but it’s still up 0.89% over the week, 13.2% this month, and an impressive 359% over the past year. Since the start of 2025, XRP has gained 14.2% and now holds a market cap of $139.06 billion, ranking as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency. Reaching the $20 mark would require a 743.88% surge from its current level. According to analyst Stock Moe , this is a crucial support level. If the price fails to hold here, he warns it could slide to $0.226, then $0.213, and even $0.202 in a continued downtrend. Despite the current weakness, Moe says the bigger picture for XRP remains bullish. XRP Price Predicition The $300 Price Target Explained Stock Moe believes XRP still has the potential to hit $300. He admits this sounds wild and calls it a moment of “opium,” but points to billion-dollar investors who continue to bet on XRP. He says these big players are not worried by short-term noise because they understand the long-term utility of XRP. Moe explains that the delay in XRP’s breakout is not a failure, just a test of patience. Moe notes XRP has broken below the Bollinger Bands for three straight days. This usually signals a test of the 13 or 50-day EMAs. If XRP drops below $0.213, it could move to $0.202 or $0.172. However, Moe dismisses extreme bearish calls for $0.160, saying the charts do not support such a move. He sees the current action as a response to uncertainty, not a collapse. .article-inside-link { margin-left: 0 !important; border: 1px solid #0052CC4D; border-left: 0; border-right: 0; padding: 10px 0; text-align: left; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li { font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; font-weight: 600; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0; display: inline-block; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li:last-child { display: none; } Also Read : Is BlackRock XRP ETF Coming Soon? Here’s the Truth Behind the $9 Trillion Rumors , SEC Delay Adds Pressure The market reacted negatively to the delayed SEC response , causing panic selling. Moe says this fear is emotional and not based on fundamentals. He believes short-term holders are giving up, while long-term investors will benefit from staying calm. Institutional Moves Back the Vision Moe is confident in XRP’s future and is backing his belief by partnering with Gemini . He is offering users $25 in XRP for trading $100, showing his continued support. He says the $300 goal is not hype but a reflection of where XRP could go if real use cases take off. Moe ends by saying XRP’s rally is just slow, not dead, and those who wait may be the ones who win big. .article_register_shortcode { padding: 18px 24px; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; margin: 6px 0 22px; border: 1px solid #0052CC4D; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 82, 204, 0.1) 100%); } .article_register_shortcode .media-body h5 { color: #000000; font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; line-height: 22px; text-align:left; } .article_register_shortcode .media-body h5 span { color: #0052CC; } .article_register_shortcode .media-body p { font-weight: 400; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; color: #171717B2; margin-top: 4px; text-align:left; } .article_register_shortcode .media-body{ padding-right: 14px; } .article_register_shortcode .media-button a { float: right; } .article_register_shortcode .primary-button img{ vertical-align: middle; width: 20px; margin: 0; display: inline-block; } @media (min-width: 581px) and (max-width: 991px) { .article_register_shortcode .media-body p { margin-bottom: 0; } } @media (max-width: 580px) { .article_register_shortcode { display: block; padding: 20px; } .article_register_shortcode img { max-width: 50px; } .article_register_shortcode .media-body h5 { font-size: 16px; } .article_register_shortcode .media-body { margin-left: 0px; } .article_register_shortcode .media-body p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; } .article_register_shortcode .media-button a { float: unset; } .article_register_shortcode .secondary-button { margin-bottom: 0; } } Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World! Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more. .subscription-options li { display: none; } .research-report-subscribe{ background-color: #0052CC; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 8px; color: #fff; font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px; width: 96%; } .research-report-subscribe img{ vertical-align: sub; margin-right: 2px; } Subscribe to News var templateIds = "6"; var listOfSubscribed = []; function subscribed_popupmodal(template_id) { var templateId = '6'; getAllSubscriberCategoryList([templateId]); var subcribemodal = window.parent.document.getElementById('subscribe-modal-design'); if (subcribemodal) { var modalContent = ` Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World! Stay informed and gain the edge you need to navigate the crypto world. Select your subscription now Daily Get real-time crypto news, market insights, and blockchain updates. Weekly Stay updated with major trends, funding news, and price analysis. Monthly Receive a detailed report with market analysis and expert predictions. Subscribe Now `; subcribemodal.innerHTML = modalContent; } subscribe_unsubscribe_status(template_id); //getAllSubscriberCategoryList(template_id); } function toggleSubscription(subscription, template_id) { var subscriptionCheckbox = document.getElementById(subscription + '_' + template_id); var li = document.getElementById(subscription + 'Selected_' + template_id); if (subscriptionCheckbox.checked) { li.classList.add('active'); } else { li.classList.remove('active'); } } function getAllSubscriberCategoryList(getcategoryId) { jQuery.ajax({ url: 'https://coinpedia.org/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php', type: 'GET', data: { action: 'subscribe_api_ajax_request', apiurl: '/app/email_newsletter/list', }, success: function(response) { var result = JSON.parse(response.message); if (result.status === true) { var idstosubscribed = [] // Populate listOfSubscribed with subscribed category IDs result.message.forEach(listofcategory => { if (listofcategory.subscribe_status === 1) { if (!listOfSubscribed.includes(listofcategory._id)) { listOfSubscribed.push(listofcategory._id); } if (!idstosubscribed.includes(listofcategory.news_cp_category_row_id)) { idstosubscribed.push(listofcategory.news_cp_category_row_id); } } }); idstosubscribed.forEach(id => { var subscribeButton = document.getElementById('subscribe_' + id); var unsubscribeButton = document.getElementById('unsubscribe_' + id); if (subscribeButton && unsubscribeButton) { subscribeButton.style.display = 'none'; unsubscribeButton.style.display = 'block'; var showDownloadReport = document.getElementById('download_report'); if (showDownloadReport) { showDownloadReport.style.display = 'block'; } } }); } }, error: function(xhr, status, error) { console.error('Error:', error); } }); } function subscribe_unsubscribe_status(getcategoryId) { var elementTounsubscribe = parent.document.getElementById('unsubscribe_' + getcategoryId); var elementTosubscribe = parent.document.getElementById('subscribe_' + getcategoryId); jQuery.ajax({ url: 'https://coinpedia.org/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php', type: 'POST', data: { action: 'subscribe_api_ajax_request', apiurl: '/app/email_newsletter/list?category_row_id=' + getcategoryId, }, success: function(response) { var result = JSON.parse(response.message); if (result.status === true) { parent.jQuery('.skeliton-loader-block').hide(); var hasSubscribeStatusOne = false; result.message.forEach(subscribeStatus => { if (listOfSubscribed.includes(subscribeStatus._id) && subscribeStatus.subscribe_status === 1) { hasSubscribeStatusOne = true; } if (subscribeStatus.notification_type === 3) { parent.document.getElementById('monthlySelected_' + getcategoryId).style.display = 'block'; parent.document.getElementById('monthly_' + getcategoryId).setAttribute('data-id', subscribeStatus._id); if (subscribeStatus.subscribe_status === 1) { parent.document.getElementById('monthly_' + getcategoryId).checked = true; } } else if (subscribeStatus.notification_type === 2) { parent.document.getElementById('weeklySelected_' + getcategoryId).style.display = 'block'; parent.document.getElementById('weekly_' + getcategoryId).setAttribute('data-id', subscribeStatus._id); if (subscribeStatus.subscribe_status === 1) { parent.document.getElementById('weekly_' + getcategoryId).checked = true; } } else if (subscribeStatus.notification_type === 1) { parent.document.getElementById('dailySelected_' + getcategoryId).style.display = 'block'; parent.document.getElementById('daily_' + getcategoryId).setAttribute('data-id', subscribeStatus._id); if (subscribeStatus.subscribe_status === 1) { parent.document.getElementById('daily_' + getcategoryId).checked = true; } } if (subscribeStatus.subscribe_status === 1) { listOfSubscribed.push(subscribeStatus._id); } }); if (hasSubscribeStatusOne) { elementTosubscribe.style.display = 'none'; elementTounsubscribe.style.display = 'block'; } else { elementTosubscribe.style.display = 'block'; elementTounsubscribe.style.display = 'none'; } } }, error: function(xhr, status, error) { console.error('Error:', error); } }); } function logSelectedSubscriptions(categoryid) { var unsubscribemodal = document.querySelector('.unsubscribed-popup-modal .modal'); var subscribedmodal = document.querySelector('.subscribed-popup-modal .modal'); unsubscribemodal.innerHTML=''; subscribedmodal.innerHTML=''; var selectedSubscriptions = []; var storeCheckedId = []; var checkboxes = document.querySelectorAll('#subscription-options-' + categoryid + ' input[type="checkbox"]'); var errorMessage = document.getElementById('error-message-select'); // Use a Set to handle unique data-ids var uniqueSubscribedIds = new Set(listOfSubscribed); checkboxes.forEach(function(checkbox) { var dataId = parseInt(checkbox.getAttribute('data-id')); if (checkbox.checked) { selectedSubscriptions.push(checkbox.id); storeCheckedId.push(dataId); } else { uniqueSubscribedIds.delete(dataId); // Remove unchecked data-id } }); // Update listOfSubscribed with unique values listOfSubscribed = Array.from(uniqueSubscribedIds); var selectedSubscriptionsString = selectedSubscriptions.join(', '); var concatinateSubscribeId = [...new Set(storeCheckedId.concat(listOfSubscribed))]; var categoryData = { 'subscribed_categories': concatinateSubscribeId }; var requestSubscriberData = { action: 'handle_dynamic_api_request_with_headers', security: '1cbd7d4859', endpoint: '/app/email_newsletter/update_categories', token: '', data: categoryData }; jQuery.ajax({ url: 'https://coinpedia.org/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php', type: 'POST', data: requestSubscriberData, beforeSend: function(xhr) { xhr.setRequestHeader('X-Requested-With', 'XMLHttpRequest'); }, success: function(response) { try { response = response.data; if (storeCheckedId.length === 0) { var unsubcribedPopUpmodal = ` You’ve Unsubscribed Successfully We're sorry to see you go! Your subscription has been canceled. If you change your mind, you can re-subscribe anytime. Thank you for being part of our community! `; unsubscribemodal.innerHTML = unsubcribedPopUpmodal; document.querySelector('#subscribe-modal-design .modal').style.display = 'none'; unsubscribemodal.style.display = 'block'; unsubscribemodal.classList.remove('hide'); unsubscribemodal.classList.add('show'); document.getElementById('subscribe_' + categoryid).style.display = 'block'; document.getElementById('unsubscribe_' + categoryid).style.display = 'none'; var showDownloadReport = document.getElementById('download_report'); if (showDownloadReport) { showDownloadReport.style.display = 'none'; } } else { var subscribedPopupModal = ` Thank you for subscribing! Thank you for subscribing to our crypto and blockchain newsletter! You’ll now receive the latest news, insights, and updates straight to your inbox. Welcome to our community! `; let selectedSubscriptionsArray = selectedSubscriptionsString.split(','); let subscribedCategories = selectedSubscriptionsArray.map(subscription => subscription.split('_')[0]); let subscribedCategoriesString = subscribedCategories.join(', '); subscribedmodal.innerHTML = subscribedPopupModal; if (document.getElementById('selectidname')) { document.getElementById('selectidname').textContent = subscribedCategoriesString; } document.querySelector('#subscribe-modal-design .modal').style.display = 'none'; subscribedmodal.style.display = 'block'; subscribedmodal.classList.remove('hide'); subscribedmodal.classList.add('show'); document.getElementById('subscribe_' + categoryid).style.display = 'none'; document.getElementById('unsubscribe_' + categoryid).style.display = 'block'; var showDownloadReport = document.getElementById('download_report'); if (showDownloadReport) { showDownloadReport.style.display = 'block'; } } } catch (e) { console.error('Error parsing response:', e); } }, }); } function closeModal(template_id) { var modalId = template_id; var modal = document.querySelector('#' + modalId); // Using querySelector to find the modal if (modal) { modal.classList.add('hide'); modal.classList.remove('show'); setTimeout(function() { modal.style.display = 'none'; }, 500); } else { console.warn('Modal not found:', modalId); } } function closeunsubscribemodal() { var unsubscribemodal = document.querySelector('.unsubscribed-popup-modal .modal'); if (unsubscribemodal) { unsubscribemodal.classList.add('hide'); unsubscribemodal.classList.remove('show'); } setTimeout(function() { unsubscribemodal.style.display = 'none'; }, 500); } function closesubscribemodal() { var subscribedmodal = document.querySelector('.subscribed-popup-modal .modal'); setTimeout(function() { subscribedmodal.style.display = 'none'; }, 500); if (subscribedmodal) { subscribedmodal.classList.add('hide'); subscribedmodal.classList.remove('show'); } } function withoutLoginClicked(withoutlogin_id) { localStorage.setItem('subscribe_without_Login', 'true'); localStorage.setItem('subscribe_clicked_id', withoutlogin_id); } document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() { const subscribewithoutData = localStorage.getItem('subscribe_without_Login'); const subscribe_clicked_cat_id = localStorage.getItem('subscribe_clicked_id'); // Function to get cookies function getCookie(name) { let value = "; " + document.cookie; let parts = value.split("; " + name + "="); if (parts.length == 2) return parts.pop().split(";").shift(); } // Get user token from cookies const userToken = getCookie('user_token'); if (subscribewithoutData === 'true' && userToken) { // Call the modal function with the category ID subscribed_popupmodal(subscribe_clicked_cat_id); // Remove the flag and category ID from localStorage localStorage.removeItem('subscribe_without_Login'); localStorage.removeItem('subscribe_clicked_id'); } }); /************************** update susbcriber content **************************** */ function initializeSubscriptionButton() { var initialListItems = document.querySelectorAll('.subscription-options input[type="checkbox"]'); initialListItems.forEach(function(item) { console.log(item.checked, 'Initial Checkbox checked status'); }); var listItems = document.querySelectorAll('.subscription-options li'); if (listItems.length === 0) return; var anyActive = false; listItems.forEach(function(item) { var checkbox = item.querySelector('input[type="checkbox"]'); if (checkbox) { if (checkbox.checked) { item.classList.add('active'); anyActive = true; // Set anyActive to true } else { item.classList.remove('active'); // Remove 'active' class if checkbox is unchecked } } }); } function updateButtonText(anyActive) { var subscribeButtonSpan = document.querySelector('.subscribe-submit .changeBtnText'); if (subscribeButtonSpan) { if (anyActive) { subscribeButtonSpan.textContent = 'Subscribe Now'; } else { subscribeButtonSpan.textContent = 'Unsubscribe'; } } } function updateSubscriptionButton() { var listItems = document.querySelectorAll('.subscription-options li'); if (listItems.length === 0) return; var anyActive = false; listItems.forEach(function(item) { var checkbox = item.querySelector('input[type="checkbox"]'); if (checkbox) { if (checkbox.checked) { item.classList.add('active'); anyActive = true; // Set anyActive to true } else { item.classList.remove('active'); // Remove 'active' class if checkbox is unchecked } } }); // Update the button text based on whether any list item has the 'active' class updateButtonText(anyActive); } document.addEventListener('click', function(event) { var clickedItem = event.target.closest('.subscription-options li'); if (clickedItem) { var checkbox = clickedItem.querySelector('input[type="checkbox"]'); if (checkbox) { checkbox.checked = !checkbox.checked; updateSubscriptionButton(); } } }); FAQs Why is XRP down today? XRP is down due to fear from the delayed SEC response, triggering panic selling despite no change in the project’s fundamentals. Is now a good time to buy XRP? Analyst sentiment is bullish long-term; short-term volatility may offer buying opportunities for patient investors. How much would XRP need to rise to hit $20? To reach $20, XRP must surge approximately 743.88% from its current price of $2.37. Will XRP reach $300 in the future? Analyst Stock Moe believes XRP could hit $300 long-term, citing strong utility and big investor backing despite current price dips.
Bill Morgan, an attorney in the cryptocurrency space, has provided a clear update on the current status of the Ripple and SEC case proceedings. A procedural error has halted the progress of the XRP lawsuit settlement, and Morgan detailed the next possible step. The parties previously reached a settlement agreement , signed by Ripple on April 23, 2025, and by the SEC on May 8, 2025. Following this, both sides filed a joint motion to place the appeal and cross-appeal in abeyance. A Rule 62.1 motion was filed on May 8, seeking an indicative ruling from District Judge Analisa Torres. How the settlement process is going 1. Settlement agreement signed by Ripple parties on April 23, 2025 and by the SEC on May 8, 2025 . 2. Parties filed a motion to hold the appeal and cross appeal in abeyance 3. Parties file rule 62.1 motion asking for an indicative… — bill morgan (@Belisarius2020) May 16, 2025 Procedural Error Halts Settlement Progress The request for an indicative ruling was denied due to a procedural issue. The motion did not address Rule 60, which governs relief from final judgments, leading to its rejection . However, Morgan clarified that while the court denied the motion, it did so on procedural grounds, not substantive disagreement with the settlement. This denial means the parties cannot yet proceed with the expected next step: a motion to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals requesting a limited remand. A remand would allow Judge Torres to grant the specific relief agreed upon in the settlement, including dissolving the injunction and approving the reduced penalty of $50 million. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Next Steps Following the Setback As Morgan explained, the parties must now submit another joint motion that complies with procedural requirements. Meanwhile, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, said both sides will revisit this issue with the Court. This suggests continued cooperation between Ripple and the SEC to finalize the agreed terms. Alderoty also clarified that the rejection did not impact Ripple’s victories and XRP’s status, but was merely due to a procedural error. Once a corrected motion is submitted and approved, the sequence of actions will resume. Upon receiving a favorable indicative ruling, the parties will again request a limited remand from the Court of Appeals. After the remand is granted, they can return to Judge Torres to formally seek dissolution of the injunction and entry of the reduced fine. Despite the procedural error, the overall structure of the settlement remains intact. The initial agreement between Ripple and the SEC remains signed and valid. The setback delays the timeline but does not reverse the progress made. If the court ultimately grants the necessary relief, the final step will involve a joint motion to dismiss both the appeal and cross-appeal at the Second Circuit level. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Legal Expert Shares Next Steps for Ripple and SEC In XRP Case Settlement appeared first on Times Tabloid .
In a significant development in the cryptocurrency landscape, recent data from Farside Investors reveals that the cumulative net inflow for U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs has reached $608 million this week.
Key takeaways : Bitcoin price faces bearish correction below $104K. Our Bitcoin price prediction expects BTC’s price to reach $160K by the end of 2025 due to the bullish sentiment following the halving event. By 2031, BTC might touch $350,548 following increased institutional adoption. Since the beginning of 2024, Bitcoin’s price has doubled, but it has seen a notable 45% increase in just the two weeks following the presidential election. This boost has solidified Bitcoin’s role in the so-called “Trump trade,” with the president-elect’s positive stance on the cryptocurrency industry fueling investor optimism about this emerging asset class. As Bitcoin’s on-chain activities surge, questions arise, such as: “Does Bitcoin have the potential to hold above the $100K mark?” or “Will Bitcoin go up?” or “Where will Bitcoin be in 5 years?” Let’s answer them using our Bitcoin price prediction. Overview Cryptocurrency Bitcoin Ticker BTC Price $103,500 (-0.4%) Market cap $2.02 Trillion Trading volume (24-hour) $44.62 Billion (-8.18%) Circulating supply 19.86 Million BTC All-time high $109,114; January 20, 2025 All-time low $0.04865; Jul 15, 2010 24-hour high $104,533 24-hour low $102,659 Bitcoin price prediction: Technical analysis Metric Value Current Price $103,500 Price Prediction $113,223 (+9.87%) Fear & Greed Index 70 (Greed) Sentiment Bullish Price Volatility (30-day variation) 6.69% Green Days 18/30 (60%) 50-Day SMA $90,309 200-Day SMA $86,072 14-Day RSI 69.59 Bitcoin price analysis TL;DR Breakdown: BTC price analysis shows that Bitcoin faces rising bearish domination above $104K. Resistance for BTC is at $105,869 Support for BTC/USD is at $100,693 The BTC price analysis for 17 May confirms that BTC faces a surge in bearish volatility as it continues to struggle in breaking above $104K. Currently, buyers are aiming for a continuation of the rally above immediate resistance lines. BTC price analysis 1-day chart: Bitcoin price faces bearish consolidation below $104K Analyzing the daily Bitcoin price chart, we see that BTC faced bearish domination around the $104K level, resulting in a bearish consolidation below $104K. Buyers are currently struggling to break above the consolidation. The 24-hour volume has declined to $1.51 billion, showing a drop in trading interest today. BTC is trading at $103,500, declining by over 0.4% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin shows mixed volatility The RSI-14 trend line has dropped from its previous level but trades around the overbought region at 68, hinting that a bearish correction might be on the edge. The SMA-14 level suggests volatility in the next few hours. BTC/USD 4-hour price chart: Bulls face minor resistance at $104K The 4-hour Bitcoin price chart suggests that bears are strengthening their position to hold the price below the $104K level. Currently, bears are aiming for a drop below EMA50 trend line. Bitcoin aims for immediate correction The BoP indicator trades in a bullish region at 0.27, showing that short-term buyers are taking a chance to accelerate an upward trend. However, the MACD trend line has formed red candles below the signal line, and the indicator aims for negative momentum, strengthening short-position holders’ confidence. Bitcoin technical indicators: Levels and action Daily simple moving average (SMA) Period Value Action SMA 3 $96,106 BUY SMA 5 $100,598 BUY SMA 10 $99,936 BUY SMA 21 $97,572 BUY SMA 50 $90,309 BUY SMA 100 $90,053 BUY SMA 200 $86,072 BUY Daily exponential moving average (EMA) Period Value Action EMA 3 $95,253 BUY EMA 5 $91,706 BUY EMA 10 $88,003 BUY EMA 21 $86,150 BUY EMA 50 $87,235 BUY EMA 100 $88,750 BUY EMA 200 $85,485 BUY What to expect from BTC price analysis next? The hourly price chart confirms that Bitcoin is attempting to drop below the immediate support line; however, bulls are eyeing a recovery rally in the coming hours. If BTC’s price holds momentum above $105,869, it will fuel a bullish rally to $109,566. BTC/USDT Chart If bulls fail to initiate a surge, the BTC price may drop below the immediate support line at $100,693, beginning a bearish trend to $95,960. Is Bitcoin a good investment? The rising institutional demand for Bitcoin etfs makes it a good investment option in the crypto market. However, Bitcoin has a short investment history filled with very volatile market value. Whether it is a good investment depends on your financial profile, investment portfolio, risk tolerance, and investment goals. It is suggested to conduct investment advice of the financial markets and understand the financial system risks. Why is Bitcoin down today? Bears continue to defend the price chart around $104K, resulting a strong consolidation in the BTC price chart. As buyers struggle in gaining confidence, bears are preparing for further downtrend on the price chart. Will the BTC price reach $100K? Bitcoin price recently broke its much-anticipated mark of $100K, forming a new ATH. The price currently aims to maintain its buying demand above $100K. Will BTC reach $1 million? $1 million is a significant milestone for the BTC price. However, it is achievable if Bitcoin continues to attract institutional interest in the coming years. Is Bitcoin a good long-term investment? As several institutions continue to accumulate BTC and Bitcoin faces a rise in global recognition, Bitcoin has a solid long-term future. Recent news/opinions on BTC Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are set to expand the Trump family’s cryptocurrency business portfolio by investing in Bitcoin mining-focused Hut 8. Hut 8, based in Miami, announced the launch of its majority-owned subsidiary, American Bitcoin, dedicated to Bitcoin mining and strategic reserve development. Bitcoin price prediction May 2025 Bitcoin’s Q1 2025 performance was notably weak, with a 12.5% loss, as per CoinGlass data, marking the worst first quarter since 2018. In the last few weeks of April, the price of Bitcoin recovered smoothly and touched a high around $95K. Will Bitcoin continue its recovery rally in May? Bitcoin’s price might attempt to maintain an average price of $91,000 and be pushed further, at least $108,000 if strong downward pressures are not seen. However, we might see a rejection on the bearish side, leading to a consolidation at around $85,000. Bitcoin Price Prediction Potential Low Potential Average Potential High Bitcoin Price Prediction May 2025 $85,000 $91,000 $108,000 Bitcoin price prediction 2025 Historically, Bitcoin has been a significant crypto coin in the year following a halving, and it is expected to push up its price. Bitcoin miners might play a crucial role in holding bullish sentiment for future price movements. Spot Bitcoin ETFs are projected to be a key driver of Bitcoin prices and the broader cryptocurrency market in 2025. As a result, Bitcoin’s trajectory might follow a bullish trend ahead with rising treasury term premium. Furthermore, there is an increasing bullish sentiment that the base interest rates could be cut in the US, and thus, help to further the upward movement of Bitcoin . An outcome of which the 2025 year could be positive for Bitcoin, with its crypto-price perhaps touching $160,000 at the highest and the low could be around $68,000. Bitcoin Price Prediction Potential Low Potential Average Potential High Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025 $68,000 $120,000 $160,000 Bitcoin Price Predictions 2026-2031 Year Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price 2026 $115,000 $130,000 $185,000 2027 $140,491 $170,100 $216,738 2028 $164,063 $185,068 $244,142 2029 $195,629 $200,312 $255,321 2030 $225,903 $248,568 $270,593 2031 $285,058 $303,555 $350,548 Bitcoin price prediction 2026 Bitcoin might witness slow growth after 2025’s halving surge, resulting in a surge in selling pressure. However, more financial products including a surge in ETF flows might hold BTC prices within a bullish region. The digital assets market sentiment shows bullish signals for Bitcoin hit new highs. As the overall sentiment gives bullish outlook, one should research more about Bitcoin before investing. We might see a maximum price of $185,000, with a minimum price of $115,000 and average price of $130,000. However, BitMEX Ceo Arthur Hayes predicted the BTC price to touch $700K in 2026. Bitcoin price prediction 2027 Based on a detailed technical analysis of past Bitcoin price data, it is projected that in 2027, Bitcoin could see a minimum price of $140,491. The potential maximum price is estimated to be $216,738, with an average value of $170,100. Bitcoin price prediction 2028 By 2028, Bitcoin’s price is expected to reach a low of $164,063. Maximum price projections are as high as $244,142, averaging about $185,068 for the year. Bitcoin price forecast 2029 Projections for 2029 suggest that Bitcoin could be valued at a minimum of $195,629. The price may peak at as much as $255,321, with an average throughout the year expected to be around $200,312. Bitcoin (BTC) price prediction 2030 The forecast for 2030 suggests that Bitcoin’s price could start at a minimum of $225,903 and potentially rise to a maximum of $270,593. The average price is anticipated to stabilize at about $248,568 throughout the year. Bitcoin price prediction 2031 The forecast for 2030 suggests that Bitcoin’s price could start at a minimum of $285,058 and potentially rise to a maximum of $350,548. The average price is anticipated to stabilize at about $303,555 throughout the year. BTC price predictions Bitcoin Market Price Prediction: Analysts’ BTC Price Forecast Firm Name 2025 2026 Gov.Capital $118,300 $161,352 DigitalCoinPrice $135,487 $155,444 TradingBeasts $107,544 $154,235 CoinCodex predicts Bitcoin’s price could reach $158,827 by 2025, using the Bitcoin Rainbow Chart based on past volatility and the cyclical nature of Bitcoin Halving events. Cathie Wood of Ark Invest forecasts Bitcoin may hit $600,000 by 2030, with a potential rise to $1.5 million in her bull case scenario after Bitcoin ETF approval. Cryptopolitan’s Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction At Cryptopolitan, we are bullish on Bitcoin’s future price as the historical market sentiment is extremely impressive. By the end of 2025, Bitcoin might record a maximum of $160,000, with a minimum price of $68,000 and an average price of $120,000. However, Bitcoin’s future market potential entirely depends on its buying demand, regulation, and investor sentiment regarding long-term holdings. Crypto analysts provide a positive sentiment as macroeconomic trends turn promising. We expect Bitcoin price to surpass a high of $216,000 by the end of 2027. Bitcoin historic price sentiment BTC price history | Coinmarketcap Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin in 2009, marking the first use of blockchain technology. Bitcoin was initially of little value, gaining significant traction and hitting over $15,000 during the 2017 boom, with further highs reached in 2019 and 2021. In 2021, Bitcoin peaked at $68,789.63 but dropped to $15,760 by December 2022 amid economic pressures, including inflation and geopolitical conflicts. By April 10, 2023, Bitcoin’s price surged 83%, breaking the $30,000 resistance level. Throughout mid-2023, Bitcoin’s value hovered around $30,000, nearly reaching $32,000 due to positive market sentiments and potential ETF approvals. Bitcoin experienced a significant price drop in mid-August 2023, falling to $25,000. However, its prices remained volatile, fluctuating between $26,000 and $29,500 in October. Bitcoin closed 2023 above $42,000, a 155% increase from the year’s start. In early 2024, Bitcoin rose above $45,000 on ETF anticipation but briefly dipped below $40,000 after approvals. It broke its 2021 all-time high in March, reaching $73,750.07 on March 14, before dropping below $60,000 in April. May saw another surge above $70,000, while June and July brought heavy fluctuations between $70K and $55K. Bitcoin rallied to $66K in September after a Fed rate cut, climbed to $70K in October’s Uptober rally, and surged toward $108K following Donald Trump’s victory in the November US elections. BTC ended 2024 consolidating below $95K. At the start of January 2025, BTC was trading between $92,788.13 and $95,824.39. However, it formed an ATH at $109,114 on January 20. In the weeks of February, the price of BTC dropped heavily as it dropped toward the $78K low. In March, the price of Bitcoin declined heavily and dropped toward a low of $76.6K. In April, the price of Bitcoin started recovering. By the end of April, it neared the critical $95K zone.
Big investors are pulling out of Solana and Ripple. Attention is shifting to a lesser-known cryptocurrency that is gaining momentum this month. This sudden move is stirring interest among traders. Many are keen to learn about this emerging digital asset. Discover why this under-the-radar coin is attracting focus and what it could mean for the market. XYZVerse Sets a New Trend, Could This be the Next 50X Meme Coin? The buzz around XYZVerse is real. it is going to break records in the meme coin space, targeting 50X growth upon launch. The current presale gives early investors the chance to grab $XYZ tokens at a significantly discounted price, far below the expected listing price. Bullish Mood on $XYZ XYZVerse is already featured on CoinMarketCap where the community has shown a strongly bullish mood on this coin, with 95% voters anticipating $XYZ to grow. XYZ was further noticed by reputable crypto influencers. DanjoCapitalMaster , who has close to 800,000 followers, recently expressed his support for the project, calling XYZVerse a “moonshot opportunity.” More Than Just a Meme Coin Unlike most meme coins that ride trends without much substance, XYZVerse is setting a new trend. It is blending the high-energy world of sports with the viral nature of meme culture. And it’s working. The presale is moving fast, with early buyers locking in tokens at a fraction of what some believe could be its future value. Right now, XYZVerse is still in its presale phase, but demand is high. The price has already climbed from $0.0001 in Stage 1 to $0.003333 by Stage 12, with over 70% of the $15 million milestone already raised. Investors who got in early have secured a steep discount, and with a final presale target price of $0.1, those numbers have people paying attention. Still Time to Get in Before the Presale Ends Beyond just hype, XYZVerse has a structured tokenomics model aimed at long-term sustainability. A share of 15% is allocated to liquidity to create a solid market foundation.To reward its community via airdrops and bonuses, the team has put aside 10% of the total supply. Moreover, a big chunk of 17.13% is designated for deflationary burns, which could reduce supply and drive demand for $XYZ over time. A Community-Driven Project With Big Plans One thing setting XYZVerse apart is how it engages its community. The team recently launched the Ambassador Program, giving users the chance to earn free tokens by supporting the project. And that’s just the start—there are already talks with major sports celebrities to help boost visibility. The recent partnership with decentralized sportsbook bookmaker.XYZ underscores XYZVerse’s commitment to expanding its utility. It’s a big move that gives the community something to actually use. 🔥First Exclusive Bonuses from Our Partners🔥You showed huge interest — now it's time to cash in💰 @bookmakerxyz is kicking things off with an exclusive First Bet Insurance for $XYZ holders.🔹 How it works:1️⃣ Visit: https://t.co/iIVMCfXh8H 2️⃣ Connect your EVM wallet that you… pic.twitter.com/ydY353SLTE — XYZVerse (@xyz_verse) April 2, 2025 As part of the deal, $XYZ holders get a special bonus on their first bet—a nice perk that adds extra value just for being part of the ecosystem. By bringing together traditional sports fans and the fast-moving crypto space, XYZVerse is building something different—something with entertainment value and real engagement. Could XYZVerse Be the Next Big Meme Coin? With a fast-growing presale, a strong community, and an ambitious roadmap, XYZVerse has the ingredients of a project with serious potential. While the crypto market is always unpredictable, many investors see this as an opportunity to get in early on something big. The presale won’t last forever—so if you’re interested, now might be the time to take a closer look. Join XYZVerse, the Next Moonshot Opportunity Solana: The High-Speed Contender Shaking Up the Blockchain World Solana is a blockchain platform that puts speed first. Competing with Ethereum and Cardano, it offers a foundation for decentralized applications (dapps) with a focus on scalability. Its architecture allows for faster transactions and lets developers use multiple programming languages. SOL, Solana's native cryptocurrency, powers transactions, runs custom programs, and rewards network supporters. Unlike some platforms, Solana avoids sharding or second-layer solutions for scalability. It scales on-chain, making it attractive for developers building high-activity products and services. In the current market cycle, Solana has gained attention for its high-capacity network and potential to support a wide array of projects. As the blockchain world evolves, Solana's technology and performance may position it as a strong player among its peers. XRP: The Fast and Borderless Currency Revolutionizing Global Payments XRP is a digital currency created to move money quickly and cheaply around the world. It runs on the XRP Ledger, a system that doesn't rely on banks or central authorities. This means transactions are fast, secure, and can't be reversed or faked. You don't need a bank account to use XRP, making it accessible to anyone, anywhere. The currency was developed by Jed McCaleb, Arthur Britto, and David Schwartz, who launched it with 100 billion coins, giving 80 billion to Ripple to help grow the network. XRP aims to transform how we send money across borders. Its speed and low costs set it apart from other cryptocurrencies. Ripple uses XRP to increase liquidity and supports the ecosystem by releasing coins in a controlled way. In today's market, XRP looks promising as it bridges traditional finance and digital money, focusing on seamless transfers between different currencies. With the world moving towards digital payments, XRP's technology and approach could make it a strong contender in the cryptocurrency space. Conclusion While SOL and XRP remain strong assets, XYZVerse (XYZ) uniquely merges meme culture with sports in a community-driven platform, emerging as a notable opportunity for early adopters. You can find more information about XYZVerse (XYZ) here: https://xyzverse.io/ , https://t.me/xyzverse , https://x.com/xyz_verse Disclaimer: This is a sponsored press release and is for informational purposes only. It does not reflect the views of Crypto Daily, nor is it intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.
Bitcoin shows strong accumulation, especially on Coinbase and Binance. Recent trends reveal a significant support zone between $93,000 and $95,000. Continue Reading: Bitcoin Demand Surges with Strong Accumulation on Major Platforms The post Bitcoin Demand Surges with Strong Accumulation on Major Platforms appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
The post Pi Coin Price Crashes 45% After Hype Fades: Is More Downside Coming? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Coin plunged 45% after a brief rally fueled by Consensus 2025 announcements, with indicators and on-chain data signalling weakening momentum and a bearish outlook unless new catalysts emerge. Key Highlights: Pi Coin is down 45% from its recent high, currently trading at $0.6984. Market cap rose 95% in 5 days and then dropped $3.7B within 3 days. Top 100 wallet concentration fell from 98.76% to under 5% from May 6 to May 16. EMAs at $0.79–$0.85 have turned into resistance, confirming bearish momentum. Analyst outlook remains cautiously bearish amid fading indicators and failed support. Pi Network (PI) is currently trading at $0.6984, down over 45% from its recent high of $1.57 with market cap now at $5.1B. From May 8 to May 13, Pi’s market cap jumped from $4.5B to $8.8B, almost doubling in just five days. But by May 16, it had fallen back to $5.1B, losing over $3.7B in value in just three days. This sharp drop came after a short-lived price boost caused by major announcements — including the shutdown of Pi’s central node and the launch of a $100M Pi Network Ventures fund, both revealed during Consensus 2025 (May 13–14). The fast rise and fall show that Pi’s price still reacts quickly to news rather than steady growth. While the rally briefly caught market attention, the rapid drop has heightened caution among traders. PI/USDT Technical Analysis: Indicators Show Weak Momentum and Bearish Bias The rally that started on May 8 lifted Pi above $1, peaking at $1.57 on May 13 , driven by major news. But buying power faded just as fast. Now, Pi trades under the 20, 50, 100, and 200-day EMAs — stacked between $0.79–$0.85 — which have flipped into resistance. The MACD has turned bearish, with the line almost crossing below the signal. The histogram, though not yet red, is narrowing, signalling fading buying pressure. The RSI , now at 42 , points to neutral-to-bearish momentum. The On-Balance Volume (OBV) , which reflects buying vs. selling pressure, has dropped over 12% from its recent high , indicating a slowdown in net accumulation. Resistance sits at $0.79–$0.85. Pi Coin is now testing key support levels at $0.68 and $0.59, which were important price zones before the rally on May 8. Instead of moving sideways in a range, the price has dropped from the peak and is now settling where buyers previously stepped in, waiting for a fresh trigger to move again . A fall below $0.59 could open the way to $0.45 . The Analysis of the PI network remains cautiously bearish unless Pi reclaims its EMAs with strong volume. Pi On-Chain Metrics: Wallet Concentration Shift and Volume Drop Volume surged to $2.2B on May 12 , then dropped to $588M by May 16 , down 73% , suggesting a fading hype cycle. The CoinCarp chart, which displays wallet distribution by holder ranks, shows that the Top 100 wallet concentration dropped sharply from 98.76% on May 6 to 14.76% by May 13 , before settling under 5% by May 16 . On May 13 specifically, the top 10 holders owned just 1.31% , and the top 50 held 2.7% . This dramatic shift likely reflects internal wallet reshuffling rather than actual retail distribution. The rapid redistribution during the rally aligns with bearish technical indicators, showing that major holders possibly took profits during the hype phase.. Conclusion: Event-Reactive Sentiment Keeps Pi Coin Volatile Pi Network’s 45% rally and the subsequent steep correction were driven by short-lived hype , notably from announcements made during Consensus 2025 (May 13–14) . This reflects how event-based sentiment still drives Pi’s price more than fundamental progress. The rapid market cap swing — a $3.7B decline in just three days — reveals how sensitive Pi remains to major headlines. Going forward, potential catalysts such as a mainnet activation or ecosystem adoption could reignite interest. Until then, Pi Coin is likely to continue trading on speculative momentum , and traders should monitor support zones closely for further downside risk or relief bounce attempts.
Like it or hate it, the little-engine-that-could network known as Bitcoin Cash is still chugging along and gaining focused, if embattled, momentum in the form of an upgraded network and even more smart contract efficiency. At the end of the three-day BCH Bliss 2025 conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia, participants are fired up about the improved P2P engine, adoption, real-world utility, and privacy in an often vapid, strictly number-go-up crypto climate. In the wake of the Bitcoin Cash 2025 network upgrade two days ago, and the coinciding celebration at the BCH Bliss conference in Slovenia, devs, entrepreneurs, merchants, and BCH users are wending their way back out into the normie, fiat world to spread the now ages-old (in crypto years) gospel of Satoshi.The Bitcoin Cash network has a relatively short but turbulent history, and one which is in some respects unrivaled as far as community enthusiasm, philosophy, and principle. Recent years have seen striking unity and focus, with the addition of smart contracts via the 2023 CashTokens upgrade, and a flourishing of new wallets, protocols, and products. The 2024 Adjustive Blocksize Limit Algorithm (ABLA) further cemented this trend, allowing for the network capacity to adjust automatically to use.While Bliss speakers noted that network usage is nowhere close to where they want it to be, what’s notable about BCH is that it is still actually used as permissionless, peer-to-peer cash, in a sea of market-cap-leading cryptos that have become little more than speculative gambling. BCH Bliss 2025, focused on network utility and speed John Nieri, president of General Protocols, the UTXO blockchain development company behind the popular BCH Bull DeFi platform , told Cryptopolitan: “This is the beginning of the age of the BCH entrepreneur.” Nieri, known as Emergent Reasons in the community, said of the 2025 network change:“The engine has been seriously upgraded. There are more coming, but the power available now is enough to move mountains. Next we need wallets and apps that put that power into the the hands of a huge number of people and organizations.” Left to right: BCH Bliss organizer and Bitcoin Cash Podcast founder Jeremy and BCH developers Dagur Valberg, Mathieu Geukens, and Kallisti talk on a panel on day three of BCH Bliss 2025 in Ljubljana, Solvenia. The upgrades Nieri speaks of dovetail with CHIPs (Cash Improvement Proposals), which deal with virtual-machine limits and larger integers, streamlining smart-contract capability and efficiency on BCH. While the network has enjoyed UTXO-based smart contract functionality since 2023, according to developer Jason Dreyzehner, the now-live 2025 VELMA upgrade opens up use cases such as, “More advanced automated market making and exchange protocols, decentralized stablecoins, collateralized loan protocols, cross-chain and sidechain bridges, zero-knowledge proofs, post-quantum cryptography, homomorphic encryption, and more.”Mathieu Geukens, Cashonize wallet and Cauldron DEX developer, said on day three of the conference: “I think it just removes headache for developers. Because for example, with Cauldron, we were discussing at some point like an overflow behavior where if you have a lot of tokens and a lot of BCH in a micro-pool … you can only go up to 64-bit integers — then your financial contracts you have to worry about. You have to consider, ‘oh can it overflow, will the transaction just fail?’ And that just removed this headache and worry.” General Protocols’ BCH Bull DeFi hedging and leveraging protocol. Synthetic assets and the battle for privacy and adoption The Bitcoin Cash community is known for its passionate support of values also held by Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Permissionlessness. Anonymity. Separation of money and state.Kallisti, a developer of the Selene Wallet for Bitcoin Cash, which also supports CashTokens NFTs on the network, shared his thoughts on day three of Bliss, on being publicly verifiable, and the state of crypto in the USA under a Trump regime: “Just because you’re doxxed doesn’t mean that you’re trustworthy. Not necessarily … I think it’d be great to have more anons in the community … As far as government crackdown and what not, in some degree I don’t feel the fear as much in the US and on the other hand the current US administration is very unpredictable, so we never know if tomorrow they just decide, ‘yeah we’re just gonna ban crypto’ even though Trump was in the BTC Nashville conference last year and praising everything about BTC right — but politicians are always just saying what we wanna hear, right?” Kallisti’s comments came in reply to the thoughts of Dagur Valberg, a dev behind the Moria USD (MUSD) stablecoin on Bitcoin Cash, who lamented the extremely draconian situation for crypto privacy currently unfolding in the European Union. Valberg noted that he does fear being attacked by the state, saying: “Oh it’s definitely kind of risky, especially in the EU,” continuing: “There’s a lot of regulatory stuff coming up and you never know if the governments are going to retroactively punish you. You just have to hope they’re not. It would definitely be better to be anonymous, and if I had the option to choose again I would be anonymous.” Tickets to the conference came in the form of VELMA (Virtual Machine Limits & [BigInt] Arithmetic) NFTs on the Bitcoin Cash blockchain. Geukens, for his part, added, “By 2027 they want to have all privacy coins banned in the EU,” with BCH Bliss organizer and Bitcoin Cash Podcast Host Jeremy noting that doxxing and popular support can be a kind of “double-edged sword.” Self-labeled Agorist and popular social media personality Sal Mayweather was also in attendance, and said one area BCH needs to improve on is privacy. This has been a common theme echoed by others, but typically overlooks the already active and easy to use CashFusion protocol available for Bitcoin Cash, as well as improvements on the horizon which could leverage covenants to run XMR and other privacy tech directly onchain. As dev Dreyzener noted back in January: “Covenants already enable any ‘layer 1’ technology: zkVMs, Monero (inc. Full-Chain Membership Proofs), Zcash, Mimblewimble, etc. The 2026 proposals make these truly practical: from messy, multi-MB transaction chains to cheap, atomic transactions sent from any wallet.”Another important metric for privacy and autonomy is adoption via decentralized markets of tokenized “synthetic assets.” The unveiling of a new stablecoin and loan protocol called ParityUSD generated marked interest at Bliss. Tokyo Bitcoin Cash Meetup organizer BigV shared his thoughts with Cryptopolitan on this model’s potential. “The parity/overcollateralized loan approach is interesting to me as it can be used to create synthetic assets to track anything — not just dollars but gold, or anything (e.g. trad-fi securities like stocks, commodities, indexes).” He continued: “Then we could create anonymous and permissionless synthetic markets open to everyone — which could theoretically enable normal people in all countries and those with limited wealth to participate in massive unrelated markets that compete directly with the regulated ones dominated by banking cartels. So we could end up having huge synthetic markets, run by ordinary folks, being the tail that wags the trad-fi dog!” Pain points, solutions, and the road forward BCH Bliss attendees and speakers were not afraid to confront the realities of the present: draconian regulation, crypto being bought up and co-opted by politicians and banksters, relatively low network usage, and the ever pressing need for greater and greater privacy to stay ahead of entities seeking to stifle economic freedom. The controversial social media personality Mayweather also spoke words that — regardless of the speaker — resonated with Voluntaryists, Agorists, and anarchists everywhere, emphasizing a decided antipathy toward fiat-pegged stablecoins, and a laser focus on privacy and permissionless, P2P transactions. BCH Guru NFTs on tapswap.cash. Valberg expressed some reservations about potential downfalls of loop implementation in the codebase, and Geukens addressed the topic of network bloat via non-standard use of transactions, which could be enabled by the Pay to Script CHIP currently on the table. Geukens pointed to the popular Ordinal inscriptions NFT trend which has been clogging up the already congested rival network BTC in recent years and driving up fees. Currently BCH non-fungible tokens have metadata stored off-chain, but onchain storage would become easier with the future removal of bytecode limitations. Kallisti expressed a desire to keep BCH mining somewhat standardized and the network efficient, while Valberg said he was not a fan of storing art directly onchain. Geukens detailed: “It is a nuanced debate, and reasonable people could fall on either side. So I think one thing is that you don’t need to go from 220 bytes to no limit at all. We could do like steps and see, reevaluate. Also, the filters they do work to some extent. You have Mara Slipstream on BTC. But on BCH I don’t think we have any kind of service, so if you wanted to put your current token metadata fully onchain that would be non-standard, so you would have to team up with a miner. This is a real hurdle, so that’s why we don’t see it. But if you remove this hurdle and it becomes 10x easier then people will definitely do it.” Jeremy noted the voluntary and permissionless nature of the chain as a data storage network for anyone willing to pay the fees, but asked about potential community battles fought over the so-called proper use of the network — whether it is about P2P cash first and foremost, and not arbitrary jpeg storage.To learn more about the CHIPs process and future Bitcoin Cash upgrades, please see this resource . Cryptopolitan Academy: Want to grow your money in 2025? Learn how to do it with DeFi in our upcoming webclass. Save Your Spot