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The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit remains one of the most high-profile legal battles in the crypto industry. In a recent development, Ripple has requested an April 16, 2025, deadline to respond to the SEC’s appeal, potentially prolonging uncertainty for XRP holders.

Ripple Stands Firm as SEC Pushes Appeal

Despite Gary Gensler’s departure, the SEC remains persistent, pushing forward with its appeal. However, Ripple’s legal team remains confident, arguing that the SEC’s case lacks new evidence and is merely a repetition of past arguments. Legal expert Jeremy Hogan also criticized the SEC’s app

The cryptocurrency market experienced a surprise shake-up as $TRUMP, a meme coin linked to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, briefly overtook Shiba Inu (SHIB) in market capitalization.
On the eve of Trump’s inauguration, $TRUMP reached a market cap of $13.83 billion, placing it 15th among top cryptocurrencies, while SHIB sat at 17th with $12.79 billion. The token, launched on January 18, quickly gained traction, becoming the fourth most-traded asset after Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT.
Shiba Inu’s Lead Developer Reacts
Shiba Inu’s lead developer, Shytoshi Kusama, acknowledged the milestone,

Billy Markus, popularly known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Dogecoin, recently revealed his top five cryptocurrencies. His list includes Dogecoin (DOGE), Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Avalanche (AVAX), and Solana (SOL), each chosen for a specific reason.

Dogecoin: A Personal Favorite

Markus naturally included Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency he created in 2013 as a lighthearted parody of Bitcoin. Over the years, DOGE has grown into a popular digital asset with a loyal community and high-profile endorsements, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Bitcoin recently experienced a 4.5% pullback from its all-time high (ATH) above $100,000, achieved on Thursday. Long-term holders (LTHs)—those retaining Bitcoin for over 155 days—are once again at the center of attention. Their behavior, including accumulation and distribution, significantly impacts market trends.
Historical Patterns and Market Insights
CryptoQuant analyst Datascope highlights the role of the LTH accumulation/distribution ratio, an on-chain metric indicating market sentiment. When LTHs accumulate Bitcoin, it typically signals market bottoms, while increased distribution dur

The Shiba Inu ecosystem recently revealed a collaboration with Shiro Neko (SHIRO), a cat-themed Ethereum-based memecoin. This partnership introduces a dual-staking mechanism, enabling users to stake SHIB to earn SHIRO and vice versa. Set to launch on December 2, this initiative aims to create new opportunities for both token communities and drive engagement.
Transparency Concerns Addressed by Lead Developer
Despite the excitement, the collaboration has sparked concerns within the Shiba Inu community. Questions about the legitimacy of Shiro Neko led Shytoshi Kusama, Shiba Inu’s lead develope

In an X post on October 9, 2024, prominent economist Peter Schiff proposed that MicroStrategy, the largest public holder of Bitcoin, should acquire the 69,370 BTC from the government. Schiff suggested that MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor borrow an additional $4.3 billion to make the purchase, highlighting the potential impact such a move could have on the market. Schiff, known for his skepticism of Bitcoin, regularly criticizes MicroStrategy's Bitcoin-heavy investment strategy, questioning the company's stock performance relative to Bitcoin’s price fluctuations.

Shiba Inu, the popular dog-themed cryptocurrency, has witnessed a significant spike in its burn rate. Over the past 24 hours, the burn rate surged by a remarkable 772.63%, according to Shibburn.com. This dramatic increase resulted in the burning of 15,089,691 SHIB tokens in the last day alone.
Shiba Inu’s burn mechanism is designed to reduce its total supply, thereby increasing scarcity. As of the most recent data, over 410 trillion tokens have been burned from the initial supply, leaving a circulating supply of around 583.49 trillion tokens. Additionally, 5.77 trillion tokens have been lock