Federal appeals court upholds judgment for Ripple in $XRP class action
A class action lawsuit challenging Ripple Labs’ sale of $XRP tokens as unregistered securities will not proceed after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals this week upheld a lower court’s dismissal of the case. The court’s decision was first reported by Law360.
Filed in 2018, the lawsuit claims that Ripple Labs unlawfully sold $XRP tokens as unregistered securities. Lead plaintiff Bradley Sostack argued that Ripple’s sales activity, including a large distribution of tokens in 2017, breached the Securities Act of 1933.
The case was dismissed in June 2024 when Judge Phyllis Hamilton found the claims untimely under federal law. The court said that $XRP was first offered to the public in 2013, triggering a three-year deadline that expired well before Sostack filed his suit.
The court also found that the 2017 $XRP release did not constitute a separate offering, so it did not extend the time limit for filing.
Sostack filed the notice of appeal in January 2025, seeking to overturn the district court’s summary judgment dismissal of class claims.
On appeal, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s dismissal, agreeing that no material facts existed to challenge the statute of repose. The court rejected arguments that the later $XRP distribution created a new offering or that the “economic reality” of $XRP should change the timeline.
As a result, Sostack’s federal securities claims are time-barred, and Ripple’s early legal win is fully affirmed
Binance Wallet Extension launches support for TON network tokens and apps🚨🤔⏰️
$BNB Binance Wallet Extension started support for $TON network. The wallet hub will carry all $TON tokens and apps, with additional developer tools for integration.
Binance Wallet Extension became a gateway to the $TON network after adding developer and end-user support. Until recently, $TON was mostly accessible for native wallets such as Telegram Wallet, as well as independent apps Tonkeeper and MyTonWallet.
While Telegram is a wide-reaching chat app, the $TON network remains relatively isolated in the trading and access ecosystem. Binance Wallet may bring a new wave of users through its updated versions.
Binance Wallet Extension launches $TON update For browser users of Binance Wallet, $TON access will be available after a manual upgrade, in case the automatic upgrade does not work. Binance’s team urged users to check for the inclusion of the new network.
The inclusion of $TON does not guarantee the safety of apps or tokens. Binance Wallet only works as a self-custody tool and a gateway to third-party apps. The wallet activities are not regulated or supervised by any authority, and the $TON chain is rarely tracked for scams or exploits.
For now, Binance Wallet remains one of the few mainstream tools to access the $TON chain. The wallet reports more than 71,000 daily active users, with over 300M users in the Binance ecosystem.
For now, Binance Wallet is mostly used for BNB swaps, with smaller usage on Arbitrum, Ethereum, and Polygon. $TON may start out as a niche chain, as its DeFi and token liquidity are limited. Binance Wallet is also used to swap tokens through its most active chains, and may boost decentralized trading on $TON.
As Cryptopolitan reported, Telegram and the $TON Chain seek to gain influence on the US market. $TON aims to tap into US tokenized stocks and stablecoin transfers.
$TON Chain mostly relies on GameFi $TON Chain liquidity remains relatively low, at around $76M locked in decentralized apps. The chain carries nearly $1B in stablecoins in its native $TON Chain version.
The chain carries DeFi lending and DEXs, but at a smaller scale compared to major networks. One of the growing fields on the $TON Chain is GameFi, based on apps spreading across Telegram communities
TON Chain relies on GameFi and Telegram apps for some of its activities, with a constant user growth in the past year. | Source: Dune Analytics As of January, $TON Chain carried 6.3M users in its GameFi apps. Gamified trading and tokenized games remain active, although closed into their own ecosystem. Older games like Hamster Kombat and MemeFi are still active in their groups.
Despite the activity, $TON trades near its lower range at $1.53. The token has been sliding for the past year, despite the chain’s influence and the growth of Telegram
Ethereum retakes $3,000 as whales buy and Fed decision looms
Ethereum [$ETH ] has surged back above the pivotal $3,000, with bulls retesting the threshold amid a broader cryptocurrency rally.
This comes amid anticipation around the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision.
Notably, the top altcoin’s price climbed as Bitcoin powered to above $89,000, likely capitalizing on a weakening US dollar that bolstered risk assets across markets.
Solana, BNB, and XRP, among other leading altcoins, also registered modest advances.
$ETH retests $3,000 level Copy link to section
Ethereum’s price surged by 4.1% in the last 24 hours to $3,020, at the time of writing.
While the uptick is a boost to buyers, the gains remain tempered as investor caution dominates ahead of the Fed’s policy decision.
Analysts say upbeat traders may be keen on clearer signals from the US central bank.
That’s specifically around whether the Fed takes the route of a widely anticipated pause in rate hikes, which will solidify the recent momentum in risk assets.
On the flip side, hawkish commentary on inflation and future policy could trigger a pullback.
As noted, Ethereum’s uptick aligned with Bitcoin climbing to $89k and strength in global equities.
The Asian markets saw major indices notch gains amid a softer dollar environment. In recent weeks, US dollar weakness has propelled rallies in traditional safe havens like gold and silver.
Analysts say crypto and stocks are playing catch-up.
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Network growth remains at the center of Ethereum’s underlying strength, with key upgrades and traction for aspects such as tokenization boosting overall sentiment.
Amid this trend, on-chain data shows the network’s count of non-empty wallets has surged to over 175.5 million, eclipsing levels set by any other cryptocurrency.
On-chain data and analytics platform Santiment notes that the milestone highlights robust on-chain activity, driven largely by sustained interest in staking.
“As staking continues to be of strong interest, especially while markets move sideways, exchange supply will continue to shrink as well,” Santiment posted on X.
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Ethereum has drawn fresh market attention following the introduction of ERC-8004, a new AI-oriented standard designed to provide autonomous on-chain agents with identity, reputation, and validation capabilities.
Large Ethereum holders boosted their positions in the wake of the announcement, with whale balances rising from 104.18 million $ETH to 104.61 million $ETH .
The increase of roughly 430,000 ETH represents about $1.3 billion in accumulation at prevailing market prices.
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As more users lock up ETH to earn yields, exchange balances will shrink, and sell-side pressure reduce.
The outlook positions Ethereum for a potential supply squeeze amid fresh demand.
Bullish sentiment across the broader market could also be a factor, with a Fed pause likely to catalyze gains.
Ethereum price chart by TradingView If ETH strengthens above $3,000, the next key upside target lies around $3,500, where prior resistance clusters align.
That said, the possibility of range-bound action below $3,000 remains, particularly if macroeconomic cues disappoint.
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China Bitcoin Holdings Near U.S. Record Despite Crypto Ban
China may soon overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest Bitcoin holder. Even though the country has been following a nationwide crypto ban since 2021. Recent reports estimate China’s government holdings at around 194,000 BTC from the 2019 PlusToken seizure. This number puts it just 4,000 BTC short of the U.S.’s 198,000 BTC. Although some sources estimate U.S. holdings to be as high as 328,000 BTC.
⚡️UPDATE: China is on the verge of flipping the U.S. as the top Bitcoin holder, despite maintaining a nationwide crypto ban.
A Strategic Reserve in the Shadows China’s Bitcoin accumulation shows an interesting contrast between public policy and state actions. While the country has strict crypto regulations, its government seems to quietly hold a huge amount of BTC. Experts suggest these holdings act as a strategic reserve asset, similar to gold or foreign currency reserves.
“This shows that Bitcoin appeals to governments as a store of value,” said one analyst. “Even with bans in place, the asset remains attractive at a state level $BTC #BTC #UpdateBTC #Write2Earn #StrategyBTCPurchase
Zelts sasniedz 5,000 USD pirmo reizi — trīs riski aiz panikas
Zelts pirmo reizi vēsturē pārsniedza 5,000 USD par unci. Cenas janvārī pieauga par vairāk nekā 650 USD. Pagājušās nedēļas 8.5% pieaugums bija lielākais nedēļas pieaugums jebkad dolāru izteiksmē. Tas bija arī lielākais procentu pieaugums kopš Covid pandēmijas panikas 2020. gada martā. Sudrabs arī pārsniedza 100 USD par unci, pieaugot par 44% šogad.
Lidojums uz drošām patvērēm notiek, kad tirgi sagatavojas trīskāršam draudam: ASV-Kanāda-Ķīna tarifu eskalācija, potenciāla jenas iejaukšanās un pieaugošas iespējas ASV valdības slēgšanai.
Lielā atšķirība: Zelts pie $5,000 pret Bitcoin pie $87K — vai "Digitālā zelta" naratīvs ir beidzies? 📉🌕 Tirgus piedzīvo vēsturisku "Režīma maiņu." Pirmo reizi gados mēs redzam masveida atdalīšanos starp tradicionālajiem drošajiem patvērumiem un kriptovalūtu tirgu. Pašreizējā aina: Zelts ($XAU): Strauji pārsniedzot $5,000, ko nosaka ģeopolitiskās spriedzes, tarifu draudi un centrālo banku uzkrāšana. Šomēnes tas ir pieaudzis gandrīz par 17%! 🚀 Bitcoin ($BTC): Cīnās, lai noturētu $87,000, ar spēcīgu pārdošanas spiedienu, jo īstermiņa turētāji iznāk ar zaudējumiem un kapitāls atgriežas "Risk-Off" aktīvos. 📉
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