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Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies declined on Friday as escalating geopolitical tensions and concerns over US tariffs dampened investor appetite for risk. Global policymakers struck a cautious tone amid central bank meetings this week, highlighting economic and political uncertainty. The US Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England all kept interest rates unchanged, citing trade tensions and inflation risks.

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies dipped after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on US trading partners worldwide, triggering a slump in risk assets. The largest digital asset fell as much as 4% to about $82,000 on Thursday morning in Singapore before paring losses, while other tokens including Ether and XRP also declined. Solana had at one point shed more than 9% of its value.

settlement with the U.S. SEC regarding the sale of unregistered securities, agreeing to pay $50 million of a $125 million fine. While pending approval, the settlement brings closure to one of the SEC's high-profile cases against the crypto sector.

XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple Labs, experienced a significant surge, reaching $2.52, following the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision to withdraw its appeal against the company. This development marks a pivotal victory for Ripple and has notably boosted investor confidence in XRP. The SEC initiated a lawsuit against Ripple in December 2020, alleging that the company had conducted an unregistered securities offering worth $1.3 billion through the sale of XRP tokens. This legal action had cast a long-standing shadow over XRP's market performance. However, the SEC's recent decision to drop its appeal effectively removes a major regulatory obstacle, allowing Ripple to operate with greater clarity and assurance.

The Fed left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as widely expected, while maintaining its projection for two quarter-percentage-point cuts by year-end. Policymakers, however, raised their inflation forecast and lowered economic growth expectations, citing risks from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

$2.52 after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its appeal against Ripple. This decision marks a major legal win for the blockchain company and has fueled a sharp rise in XRP’s price. Investors are now speculating on the future of XRP and what this means for the broader crypto market.

Pi Network Coin rose 13% to $1.68 on Thursday, partially recovering from recent losses. However, the cryptocurrency remains down 44% from its all-time high of $2.98, underscoring ongoing volatility in the broader crypto market. The crypto market rebounded strongly, with Bitcoin surging to $84,000 and XRP rising 4%, while Ethereum, BNB, and Solana also posted notable gains.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Cardano, and Dogecoin, extended their losses on Tuesday as concerns over U.S. economic growth intensified. Investors worried that escalating trade tensions could slow down the U.S. economy and push it into recession. Market sentiment weakened further after former U.S. President Donald Trump, in a Fox News interview, spoke about a «period of transition» but avoided predicting whether his tariff policies could lead to a recession. His comments added to investor uncertainty, triggering declines across cryptocurrencies, stocks, and the U.S. dollar, while Treasury yields also fell.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Cardano, and Dogecoin, declined on Monday as concerns over the U.S. economy and global trade tensions weighed on investor sentiment. A run of soft U.S. economic data continued on Friday after monthly figures showed the labour market created fewer jobs than expected last month, in the first payrolls report capturing former U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies.

Peter Schiff, Chief Economist and Global Strategist at Euro Pacific Capital, has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of orchestrating a massive “pump and dump” scheme involving cryptocurrencies. Schiff is now calling for a Congressional investigation into the matter, alleging that Trump’s recent statements on digital assets led to significant market manipulation. In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter), Schiff claimed that Trump, whom he labeled as the “first crypto President,” played a role in what he described as the “biggest crypto rug pull of all time.”

Bitcoin backpedaled on Monday after an early rise following U.S. President Donald Trump's weekend proposal for a national strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies. Optimism on digital currency after Trump's Sunday post on Truth Social turned to caution as market participants awaited more details about this crypto initiative.

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 1.9%, reaching $88,465, marking a steady recovery from recent pullbacks. Despite this surge, BTC remains 23% below its January 2025 peak of $109,000. The trading volume stood at $42.6 billion, reflecting strong investor activity. How did Ethereum and other Altcoins perform?

The proposal, which includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano, is aimed at solidifying the United States as the “Crypto Capital of the World.” However, the initiative has not been met with universal approval.

The cryptocurrency market roared into March with a rally, recouping some of the losses from the asset class’s worst month since 2022, after United States President Donald Trump once again talked up his plan for a strategic crypto reserve.

XRP price testing the $3.00 resistance level after breaking several technical barriers. This surge comes amid speculation that the U.S. government’s Crypto Strategic Reserve could drive demand for key digital assets, including XRP, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA).

White House cryptocurrency summit on March 7, US President Donald Trump took to social media to reveal five digital assets he intends to include in a new US strategic cryptocurrency reserve. The announcement on Sunday triggered a surge in market value for each of the assets. Trump said in a social media post on Truth Social that his January executive order on digital assets would establish a reserve comprising bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana, and cardano. Until the announcement, the specific names had remained undisclosed. Over an hour later, he clarified: «And, obviously, BTC and ETH, as other valuable cryptocurrencies, will be at the heart of the Reserve.» Market reactions

US Crypto Strategic Reserve. In a social media post on Sunday, he revealed that XRP, Solana, and Cardano would be included in the reserve, triggering a market rally. The move aligns with his broader plan to position the US as the global leader in digital assets.

Trump revealed on social media that five cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Cardano—would be part of the reserve, with Bitcoin and Ether at its core.

Jim Rogers has issued a stark warning about Bitcoin, calling it a bubble that will eventually collapse. In an interview with ET Now, Rogers expressed skepticism about the cryptocurrency's long-term viability. «It is going to hurt a lot of people. I hope I am not one of them. I hope you are not one of them. I do not see any reality to the movement. In my view, it is a bubble, and it will blow up someday,» Rogers said, cautioning investors about the risks involved.

Ethereum, XRP, and Solana, tumbled on Tuesday amid concerns over U.S. investment restrictions on China. As of 1:04 PM IST, Bitcoin fell 5.4% to $89,626. Ethereum dropped 7.7% to $2,498. The global crypto market cap declined 4.7% to $2.98 trillion in the past 24 hours.