XRP SOARS AS SEC ACKNOWLEDGES XRP ETF FILINGS

Tina Collins

20 Feb 2025

SEC accelerates XRP ETF filing process, recognizing CoinShares, Canary, and WisdomTree's applications.

New SEC administration has not paused litigation against Ripple, prioritizing cases with imminent deadlines.

Hashdex approved by Brazil's SEC to launch the world's first spot XRP ETF.

XRP could rally to test its seven-year high of $3.40 if it sustains a close above symmetrical triangle resistance.

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