Coins

Dogecoin, XRP Lead Altcoins as Bitcoin Dominance Falls

In brief Bitcoin’s dominance fell to 57.8% of the crypto market. XRP and Dogecoin led gains among altcoins. Altcoin season could happen, but it probably won’t hit the same way, according to Hashdex’s Gerry O’Shea. XRP and Dogecoin led altcoins higher on Friday as Bitcoin’s dominance fell to a 12-day low.The Ripple-linked token was recently…

Markets

Ethereum Cracks $4,000 for First Time in 8 Months

In brief Ethereum’s price hit $4,000 on major exchanges on Friday. The coin has made a comeback in recent months amid a surge in ETH treasuries. Ethereum’s blockchain has experienced a flurry of activity this week. Ethereum’s price touched $4,000 per coin on Friday for the first time since last December on a number of…

Opinion

Morning Minute: Crypto in Your 401(k)s Is Finally Happening

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors jump on 401(k) news; ETH passes $3,900 SEC and Ripple drop legal battle for good; XRP jumps 7%…

Coins

XRP Leads Double Digit Altcoin Rally as Cardano, Chainlink and SUI Surge

In brief Altcoins surged across the board Friday as major tokens, including XRP, XLM, and LINK, posted double-digit gains. Analysts called the rally a “rapid change in sentiment” driven by the removal of regulatory uncertainty, with XRP’s 10% jump leading broader crypto optimism. With the appeal dismissed and Trump’s crypto-friendly policies taking effect, traders are…

Coins

XRP Whale Flows Point to Potential Correction: CryptoQuant

In brief Large XRP holders have been sending funds to exchanges at an increased rate, according to CryptoQuant data. That could lead to an inflection point for prices, according to CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno. XRP’s price fell after whale inflows spiked in July. XRP’s price could face short-term pressure as the asset’s largest…

DeFi

Ripple Aiming for More Developers With Ethereum Sidechain: CTO

In brief Ripple CTO David Schwartz thinks experimentation is good for blockchains. The XRPL EVM Sidechain debuted in June. The network features smart contracts and uses XRP as its native token. XRP Ledger’s Ethereum sidechain could lead to more experimentation within the network’s ecosystem, while potentially attracting fresh talent, according to Ripple CTO David Schwartz.A…