SEC Ends Legal Battle Against Ripple
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially withdrawn its lawsuit against Ripple, bringing an end to a years-long legal dispute.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called this event “the moment everyone has been waiting for,” emphasizing that the SEC’s decision to drop the appeal is a major victory for Ripple.
This ruling could become a significant precedent for the entire crypto industry, as it reduces the risk of future legal actions by the SEC against other crypto projects.
Institutional Investors Continue Expanding Crypto Positions
According to the latest institutional investor survey conducted by Coinbase, 83% of institutions plan to increase their cryptocurrency investments in 2025.
The main drivers of this growth:
Expectations of regulatory easing, especially after the Ripple decision and the approval of Bitcoin ETFs.
The increasing role of cryptocurrencies in the global economy, including blockchain applications for international settlements.
Bitcoin’s recognition as an alternative asset, protecting capital from inflation and traditional market instability.
This trend confirms that the crypto market is becoming increasingly institutionalized, with major players continuing to build confidence in digital assets.
First Solana ETFs Launch in the U.S.
Today, the first-ever Solana-based ETFs begin trading in the United States. However, these are futures ETFs, not spot ETFs, like Bitcoin’s.
This is a major milestone for the Solana ecosystem, as it:
– Attracts new institutional investors to SOL.
– Strengthens Solana’s position among leading blockchains.
– Sets a precedent for potential future approval of spot Solana ETFs.
With this step, Solana is moving closer to mass adoption, further solidifying its position among top crypto assets.
The Fed Maintains Tight Monetary Policy, While Trump Demands Rate Cuts
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has concluded its latest meeting, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivering an updated economic outlook.
Key takeaways from the meeting:
– Monetary policy remains restrictive – The Fed is in no rush to cut interest rates.
– Economic forecasts remain uncertain, with rising risks of stagflation (low growth + high inflation).
– The Fed signals prolonged high interest rates, which could impact both traditional and crypto markets.
– A positive note – slower quantitative tightening (QT), which could slightly ease market pressure.
Trump’s Reaction to the Fed’s Policy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump responded sharply to the Fed’s decision, stating:
“The Fed should lower interest rates as tariffs are starting to flow into the economy. Make the right choice. April 2 – America’s Liberation Day!”
Trump hints at significant economic changes that may occur in the coming months and calls for a looser monetary policy.
His statement could intensify debates over rate cuts ahead of the 2024 presidential election, which, in turn, could influence the economy and the crypto market.
The crypto market is going through a pivotal period:
– The SEC ends its case against Ripple, which could be a major turning point for the industry.
– 83% of institutional investors plan to increase their crypto allocations in 2025, reinforcing growing trust in digital assets.
– Solana receives its first ETFs, though they are currently futures-based.
– The Fed maintains its tight monetary stance, but Trump pushes for rate cuts, which could shift the U.S. economic strategy.
In the coming months, markets will closely monitor these developments, as decisions by regulators, institutional players, and policymakers continue shaping the future of the crypto industry.
