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From red to green, suddenly, the crypto market regained strength. Thanks to Jerome Powell and the cheerful FOMC team who, with their announcements, evidently gave a boost to investors. Bitcoin and altcoins followed suit, taking advantage of a bullish momentum. Among them, Solana stood out with an 8% increase in a single day, igniting traders’ interest. But is this upward trend sustainable? The FED chose to maintain its rates , that is a fact. But the crypto market followed the movements of U.S. stock indices, notably the Russell 2000, which jumped to its highest level in twelve days. Interestingly, this push of Solana is not due to specific announcements about its ecosystem but is part of a broader context of renewed risk appetite among investors. Despite a global slowdown in DApps activity, Solana continues to attract incoming flows and strengthens its position. While its on-chain volumes have dropped by 47% over two weeks, a similar phenomenon is affecting Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Avalanche. However, Solana shows impressive resilience: its Total Value Locked (TVL) rose to 53.2 million SOL, marking a 10% increase over a month. This growth outpaces that of BNB Chain (+6%), while Tron, on the other hand, sees its deposits decline by 8%. Other signals confirm this resilience: With a TVL of $6.8 billion, Solana establishes itself as the second-largest blockchain in locked value, far surpassing BNB Chain. Despite a decline in DApps activity, some Solana platforms like Jupiter, Pump.fun, and Jito generate higher fees than giants like Uniswap. Last noteworthy fact: Solana’s weekly fees recently surpassed those of Ethereum, a strong sign of its growing adoption. Despite a 27% drop in the price of SOL over the past 30 days, leveraged traders did not massively bet on its decline. A sign that selling pressure is not enough to shake Solana crypto. This is evidenced by the futures funding rate, which has remained balanced between buyers and sellers. Crypto analyst AgentXBT points out that SOL seems to be in an accumulation phase: Solana continues to consolidate in an increasingly narrow range. Its current action suggests an accumulation phase, foreshadowing a more pronounced movement. Several technical indicators confirm this: an RSI of 41.66 indicating bullish potential and low volatility (BB Width at 12.34%), suggesting an imminent price explosion. Investors are also monitoring the dynamics of token unlocks. In April, 2.72 million SOL will be released, but only 0.79 million in May and June. A decreasing supply, combined with potentially increasing demand, could well propel SOL beyond $170. To see Solana reach $180 , several conditions must be met: the interest of leveraged traders, stable demand, and an increase in trading volume. Will the market wait for the right moment to move forward?

The Nasdaq may soon welcome a new product: the 21Shares Polkadot Spot ETF. The investment firm has just filed a request with the SEC. This is a major advancement in the crypto ETF universe! However, the road ahead is still long. Thanks to this filing, the Nasdaq will be able to list a Polkadot Spot ETF from 21Shares . If accepted, this crypto ETF would provide investors with regulated exposure to Polkadot. All of this, without directly holding DOT tokens! In this same vein, 21Shares continues to expand its crypto ETF offerings, notably with ETFs on Solana and XRP . Moreover, the company already offers similar products in the European market. We specifically refer to the 21Shares Polkadot ETP (ADOT) which is available on: This initiative follows a broader movement, with other players like Grayscale also preparing Polkadot Spot ETFs. The SEC plays a key role in approving or rejecting this crypto ETF. The American crypto regulator indeed shows some reluctance to approve these new digital assets. Proof: it has delayed several decisions regarding XRP, Solana, and Litecoin ETFs. This regulatory caution could also affect the approval of Polkadot Spot ETFs. In practical terms, the SEC’s approval of the form 19b-4 could change the game for crypto ETFs. If Nasdaq and 21Shares ETFs get the green light, it could open the door for other digital assets. But not just that! It would also boost demand for DOT. After the filing announcement, the DOT price showed a slight increase before dropping by 1.12%. Moreover, Polkadot currently has a market capitalization of $6.7 billion. Key support levels are at $4.322 and $4.129, while resistances at $4.599 and $4.898 remain obstacles to further increases. In any case, the filing of a Polkadot Spot ETF by 21Shares and the Nasdaq marks a new milestone for institutional adoption of crypto ETFs. For investors, this represents an opportunity… and also a risky bet in an unpredictable crypto market.

The prolonged legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is nearing a crucial turning point, with potential consequences for XRP, Ripple’s native cryptocurrency. Since the lawsuit began in December 2020, the SEC has alleged that Ripple conducted unregistered securities offerings through XRP sales, an accusation Ripple has consistently denied, arguing that XRP is a digital currency, not a security. A favorable ruling for Ripple could provide regulatory clarity for the broader market, while an unfavorable outcome may lead to further legal and financial hurdles. As CNF highlighted earlier, the SEC closed investigations into Robinhood, Coinbase, and Gemini, signaling a possible shift in its regulatory approach. This has led many to question whether the agency might take a similar stance with Ripple under the new SEC leadership. In a detailed thread on X All Things XRP outlined several key developments that could unfold if Ripple secures a favorable ruling. Ripple’s recent share buybacks valued the company at $11.3 billion, fueling speculation that an initial public offering (IPO) could be on the horizon. With legal uncertainties resolved, Ripple may move forward with a public listing, providing early investors liquidity while significantly expanding the company’s market presence. According to All Things XRP, Ripple already has over 300 banking partners worldwide, but legal uncertainties may have delayed partnerships with financial institutions. Despite this, several banks, including Banco Rendimento in Brazil, SBI Holdings in Japan, and Santander in Spain, are already utilizing Ripple’s technology for cross-border transactions. With the lawsuit nearing its conclusion, the door would open for financial players like Bank of America, American Express, and Santander to officially integrate with RippleNet. As traditional banks explore blockchain solutions, Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service and cross-border payment technology could make it a top choice for financial institutions seeking to enhance settlement efficiency. Ripple has been actively exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) through multiple pilot programs worldwide. One of its key initiatives is a collaboration with Colombia’s central bank, Banco de la República, and the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (MinTIC) to test the feasibility of a CBDC on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This pilot aims to assess blockchain technology’s potential for fast, secure, and cost-effective payments, particularly in areas like government transactions and financial inclusion. The XRP community has remained resilient and loyal through years of legal battles. The expert suggested that Ripple could reward its loyal supporters with exclusive events, giveaways, and developer incentives to further drive XRPL adoption. According to All Things XRP, regulatory clarity following a Ripple court victory could pave the way for institutional adoption, making an XRP-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) a reality. Institutional interest in XRP ETFs is growing, with 18 filings submitted to the SEC by key players such as Bitwise, Grayscale, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and WisdomTree. As we previously reported , approval of these ETFs could unlock massive institutional investment, potentially pushing XRP past key resistance levels at $5 and $10. Currently, XRP is trading at $2.32, reflecting a 2.57% increase in the last 24 hours and a 6.27% gain over the past week.

Many cryptocurrency investors find it difficult to calculate their taxes. MetaMask users now have some good news: the cryptocurrency wallet platform has integrated Crypto Tax Calculator to make tax management simpler. The integration lets users get an automatic tax summary suited to their countries, therefore drastically reducing tax ambiguity and risk. Who has time to individually analyze blockchain transactions in the hectic environment of today? MetaMask users may obtain immediately applicable tax reports by means of integration with the Crypto Tax Calculator. Not only that, but these reports are compliant with the rules of 23 different jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and several European countries. The tool still provides capital gains and income tax reports customizable to local tax laws for users outside of these areas. Users can also add several wallets at once, so all transactions can be immediately reconciled. The outcome is a more practical procedure free of the trouble of repeatedly visiting several platforms. On the other hand, MetaMask seems to be growing more aspirational in offering its offerings. The corporation announced on February 28, 2025, plans to extend support to the Solana (SOL) and Bitcoin (BTC) networks. This move helps MetaMask to maintain its position as a versatile and easily available multi-chain wallet. One additional fascinating detail, though, is their intention to eliminate gas charges going forward. Users’ interactions with DeFi might be altered by this move. MetaMask wants to remove that obstacle and streamline transactions if past users had to have ETH only to pay gas fees. Apart from developments in taxation and blockchain systems, MetaMask has also entered the direct payments space. According to CNF , MetaMask Card has been introduced in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil. By use of Mastercard integration, this card lets users make seamless crypto transactions. Users no longer have to worry about trading their crypto assets to fiat before they may spend them for regular shopping. During a transaction, crypto can be directly converted into fiat money with this card, therefore removing middlemen like crypto exchanges. This is a big step toward bringing traditional finance into line with the crypto space. MetaMask also unveiled in November 2024 the Gas Station feature, another innovation. This function lets users include directly in the swap quotes the network fees. One of the primary challenges in the Ethereum ecosystem was always needing ETH to pay gas fees. Users of Gas Station can avoid carrying ETH specifically for that. This gives more freedom, particularly for people who would rather keep their assets in different tokens.

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is planning to start a large-scale trial of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), called “Hangang.” Starting in April 2025, the program consists of 100,000 participants who will be able to access digital tokens as an alternative to regular financial transactions, according to Korea Times . Seven main South Korean banks—including KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, NH NongHyup, BNK Busan Bank, and Industrial Bank of Korea—are helping to conduct the trial. Participants will be able to trade balances from their regular bank accounts for digital tokens throughout the three-month trial period ending in June. These tokens can subsequently be used at several partner stores like Ediya Coffee, Kyobo Bookstore, Hanaro Mart, and 7-Eleven. Furthermore, accepted payments with the system will be e-commerce sites like Hyundai Home Shopping. Its usefulness is limited, though. With a total transaction limit of five million won over the trial, each person can only possess a maximum of one million won (about $690) in digital tokens at any one time. Given this restriction, the BOK seeks to make sure CBDC use does not compromise the stability of the current financial system. Starting this program was mostly driven by the desire to see if a CBDC system might streamline the payment and settlement processes. Transactions nowadays sometimes call for middlemen, which slow down the process and raise administrative expenses. Real-time processing of transactions made possible by this token deposit system lets stores get payments faster without using traditional banking systems. The BOK thinks that this approach will reduce the need of financial middlemen in regular transactions. Should the outcomes be favorable, this can be the first step towards CBDC’s general acceptance in South Korea. Regulations pertaining to digital assets in South Korea are also evolving while the BOK is working on a CBDC. The Financial Services Commission of South Korea stated on February 13 intentions to remove a rule forbidding financial institutions from trading cryptocurrency. Should the policy be carried out, companies like law enforcement departments, charities, and colleges will be free to sell their digital assets in the first half of this year. Conversely, tax laws are also beginning to become tighter. The city of Paju warned tax evaders in November 2024 that their crypto assets might be seized should their tax obligations not be paid off right away. This move is a component of a larger nationwide campaign whereby tax officials have started focusing on people who conceal money under the shape of digital assets. Even major towns like Gangnam District in Seoul have started looking at almost 2,000 citizens allegedly storing their wealth in crypto. As previously mentioned in our report , South Korea is becoming more receptive to digital assets; yet, the Bank of Korea still rejects Bitcoin as a foreign exchange reserve. The major causes are the great price volatility and accompanying financial risks. Rather, analysts advise South Korea to create a won-based stablecoin that can link the world of digital assets with traditional finance. Moreover, the CBDC project under development might provide the solution for the demand for a more consistent digital financial system. Supported by the government and banks, South Korea is ready to be among the nations leading in the acceptance of blockchain-based payment technology without depending on too volatile digital assets.