Crypto News Roundup: Bitcoin's Surge, XRP's Legal Drama, and Shocking Crime

Bitcoin is on fire, trading just below its all-time high at around $109,000, with some experts predicting it

could hit $200,000 by year’s end!

Institutional demand is surging, especially after MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor announced another massive BTC purchase.

The Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance and the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve are fueling bullish momentum.

But analysts warn: short-term holders are cashing out, taking $11 billion in profits this month, which could cause

some price turbulence ahead.

XRP is holding strong near $2.30, despite dropping 30% from its peak after a recent court ruling reignited

SEC legal risks.

Investors are anxiously awaiting an upcoming SEC meeting that could decide XRP’s fate.

Meanwhile, rumors swirl about Ripple possibly acquiring stablecoin giant Circle, which could be a game-changer for XRP’s future.

As one analyst put it, “The bullish outlook will only gain strength if XRP manages to break above

its recent swing highs with conviction.” In a wild turn, a crypto trader in New York was arrested

for allegedly kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist for 17 days to steal his bitcoin.

The victim, worth $30 million, managed a daring escape and alerted police.

This comes as crypto-related crimes make headlines worldwide, highlighting the risks that come with digital wealth.

As one neighbor said, “All that money in the world didn’t do anything.

It’s not going to help him.” Dubai is making waves by launching the Middle East’s first licensed tokenized

real estate project.

Investors can now buy shares in Dubai properties starting at just $545, with plans to expand globally.

This move could revolutionize real estate investment and boost liquidity in Dubai’s booming market.

Crypto security is under the spotlight after an investor lost $2.6 million in a double phishing scam using

a zero-value transfer trick.

Meanwhile, a dormant Ethereum whale wallet from 2015 just woke up, moving millions in ETH and sparking speculation

about early insiders.

Stay vigilant—crypto’s wild west is alive and well!