[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":28},["ShallowReactive",2],{"post:en:top-5-crypto-news-of-the-week-17-23-february":3},{"post":4,"related":27},{"id":5,"uuid":6,"slug":7,"source":8,"language":9,"title":10,"excerpt":11,"readingTime":12,"featured":13,"featureImage":14,"featureImageAlt":10,"publishedAt":15,"author":16,"primaryTag":20,"tags":21,"html":22,"featureImageCaption":20,"updatedAt":15,"availableLanguages":23,"seo":24},797,"b8876d52-0822-4f59-82fe-4ff9e99a45ff","top-5-crypto-news-of-the-week-17-23-february","pointpay","en","Top 5 Crypto News of the Week! (17 - 23 February)","Dear PointPay Family,\nNews, events, changes and more have whizzed past us this week. To make sure you don't miss any key events, we've compiled the Top 5 news stories of the last 7 days in our article!\nSEC May Drop Case Against Ripple as April Deadline Approaches\nThe long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could reach a turning point in April. With deadlines looming, some experts believe the SEC might withdraw its claims, especially given it",2,false,"https:\u002F\u002Fpointpay-blog-prod.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fblog\u002Fghost\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FWebsite_Top_5_crypto_news_of_the_week_21.02.2025.jpg","2025-02-23T10:00:08+00:00",{"slug":17,"name":18,"profileImage":19},"pointpay-team","PointPay Team","https:\u002F\u002Fpointpay-blog-prod.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fblog\u002Fauthors\u002F2026\u002F11\u002F4JkYLp4GwGYUTTjtkNR02wsrCVP0RrxQnL5UdyHF.png",null,[],"\u003Cp>Dear PointPay Family,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>News, events, changes and more have whizzed past us this week. To make sure you don't miss any key events, we've compiled the Top 5 news stories of the last 7 days in our article!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"sec-may-drop-case-against-ripple-as-april-deadline-approaches\">SEC May Drop Case Against Ripple as April Deadline Approaches\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could reach a turning point in April. With deadlines looming, some experts believe the SEC might withdraw its claims, especially given its recent shift in priorities under new leadership. The agency has already removed references to the lawsuit from its website, fueling speculation about a potential resolution. However, no formal action has been taken yet, and the outcome could have significant implications for crypto regulation in the U.S.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"abu-dhabi%E2%80%99s-mubadala-invests-436m-in-bitcoin-etf\">Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Invests $436M in Bitcoin ETF\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, has made a bold move into crypto by investing $436.9 million in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. The fund, which manages over $280 billion in assets, acquired 8.2 million IBIT shares in Q1 2024, marking one of the first significant crypto allocations by a sovereign wealth fund. The investment reflects growing institutional interest in digital assets, particularly in the Middle East, where governments and financial institutions are increasingly embracing blockchain technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"brazil-approves-first-spot-xrp-etf-amid-rising-institutional-interest\">Brazil Approves First Spot XRP ETF Amid Rising Institutional Interest\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Brazil’s securities regulator has approved the country’s first spot XRP ETF, opening new opportunities for institutional investors. Managed by Hashdex, the fund will trade on Brazil’s B3 exchange, though an official launch date has yet to be announced. This approval comes as the U.S. SEC reviews similar filings for XRP ETFs, indicating broader acceptance of crypto investment products. Following the news, XRP saw an 8% price surge, bringing it closer to its all-time high.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"texas-moves-closer-to-becoming-first-us-state-with-bitcoin-reserves\">Texas Moves Closer to Becoming First U.S. State with Bitcoin Reserves\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Texas is on track to make history by establishing a state-held Bitcoin reserve. A proposed bill, which recently passed its first hearing, is expected to clear committee approval, paving the way for Texas to become the first U.S. state to hold BTC as part of its financial strategy. 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