Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Triggers Trading Frenzy
"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry Tuesday as the launch of Ripple's RLUSD sparked an XRP trading frenzy. Plus, the latest on MiCA and Tether's investment in European stablecoin company StablR.
What the Fed's 'Policy Mistake' Means for Crypto Markets
Amberdata Director of Derivatives Greg Magadini joins CoinDesk with his outlook on bitcoin, ether and solana's performance in 2025. Plus, insights into the Federal Reserve's rate cut decisions and the skepticism around XRP's recent surge. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
XRP Surges 380% in One Month, Flipping Tether to Become Third Largest Crypto
XRP, the payments-focused cryptocurrency, has skyrocketed over 380% in the last 30 days. This comes as bitcoin struggles to cross $100,000 amid faltering bitcoin dominance. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."
XRP Hodlers Win $1.5B in Weekly Profits, Morocco to Legalize Crypto
XRP long-term holders made a weekly gain of $1.5B in profits, while Ripple Labs injects $25 million in the next U.S. election cycle. Plus, Tornado Cash wins a major legal victory and Morocco is preparing to legalize cryptocurrencies. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.
XRP Price Surges Amid Record Futures Bets; Who Will Be the Next U.S. Treasury Secretary?
XRP surged to a three-year high over the weekend to more than $1.20 with futures bets soaring to record levels. Plus, Polymarket bettors put their money on who the next Treasury Secretary will be. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.
Bitcoin Flat Near $60K Amid Mideast Tensions; XRP Down 10% on Regulatory Uncertainty
Bitcoin and ether continue in the red at the start of the U.S. morning trade Thursday. This comes amid intensifying geopolitical tensions as Israel vows to retaliate against airstrikes from Iran fired earlier this week. Plus, XRP plunged more than 10% in the past 24 hours as the SEC announced that they would appeal the rulings of the Ripple case. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."
North Korea Is Infiltrating the Crypto Industry; Diddy Hires Sam Bankman-Fried’s Appeal Lawyer
"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a CoinDesk investigation reveals that crypto firms are unknowingly hiring IT workers from North Korea. Plus, Sean “Diddy” Combs has hired the lawyer who handles Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal and Bitwise registered a trust entity in the state of Delaware, taking a first step at an XRP ETF.
Open Interest in XRP Jumps to Over $1B; Bitcoin Mining Profitability Fell Again in September: JPMorgan
"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as open interest in XRP tokens have surged in the past few days amid the hype around Ripple Labs' forthcoming stablecoin RLUSD. Plus, a reorganization plan for bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has gained support from 94% of so-called FTX Dotcom customers and a JPMorgan report shows that bitcoin mining profitability fell for the third straight month.
XRP Surges as Ripple-SEC Case Ends
A federal judge ordered Ripple to pay $125 million in civil penalties and imposed an injunction against future securities law violations, ending the long-running SEC case against the platform. XRP, the native token of Ripple, surged nearly 20% on the news, leading market-wide gains. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
XRP Surges 15% on the Back of Triangle Pattern
XRP surged more than 15% in the past 24 hours, extending the token’s seven-day gains to around 40%, making it the best-performing major, despite favorable regulatory developments for ether and demand for meme coins. Gains in the token started last week as traditional futures powerhouses CME and CF Benchmarks announced the debut of indices and reference rates for XRP. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."