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Coinbase To Delist This a16z-Backed Crypto Token, Price Crashes

Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced a plan to delist Decentralized Social’s native token DESO, sending shockwaves through the crypto community. The announcement has led to a 20% drop in DESO price over the past 24 hours as traders responded immediately to the news.
Notably, the project raised over $200 million from investors such as a16z, Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and Sequoia.
Coinbase To Cease DESO Token Trading
Coinbase will suspend trading for delist Decentralized Social (DESO) token. Users will not be able to trade the token after November 8.
Furthermore, the exchange has moved DESO order books to limit-only mode. Traders can place only limit orders, which can be placed and canceled, and matches may occur.
“We regularly monitor the assets on our exchange to ensure they meet our listing standards. Based on recent reviews, we will suspend trading for Decentralized Social” the exchange said.
This decision has sparked disappointment among DESO investors, who see the move as a setback for the project future vision of decentralized social media. Investors are now closely monitoring DESO coin performance.
Meanwhile, DeSo Protocol founder Nader Al-Naji responded to the announcement, sharing his disappointment with the community as the token runs into legal issues. He compared the delisting to what happened with Ripple’s XRP token and relisting after the court order. Also, he vows to relist DeSo on Coinbase.
It’s disappointing to see this move from Coinbase, but ultimately not the biggest surprise. When a token runs into any kind of legal issue, a compliance-focused exchange like Coinbase doesn’t really have a choice (similar to what happened with Ripple, which subsequently got… https://t.co/qa3Yklh3zC
— nader.deso (@nadertheory) October 25, 2024
Token Price Falls 20% On Delisting Announcement
Following the announcement from Coinbase and the broader crypto market crash, the DESO token crashed 20%. The price is now trading at $4.81. The intraday low and high are $3.62 and $6.29, respectively. Moreover, DESO price has tumbled over 30% in a month, reflecting a significant 86% drop year-to-date.
The trading volume of DESO coin increased by 555% as investors moved to sell the crypto token. while its market cap currently stands at $43.8 million. DESO is currently facing significant price fluctuations and declining investor interest.
Recently, Coinbase announced that it will delist all MiCA non-compliant stablecoins from its European platforms by the end of December. This decision comes in response to the European Union’s upcoming implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. This regulatory move will enhance the oversight of crypto assets within the European Economic Area (EEA) ensuring consumer protection.
Disclaimer: The presented content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market condition. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.
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Litecoin Whales On Buying Spree Sack 930K Coins Amid LTC ETF Buzz, What’s Next?

Litecoin whales have shaken the crypto market to its core on Saturday, embarking on a massive buying spree amid the latest ETF advancement. Renowned crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that these whales accumulated nearly 1 million tokens over the past two weeks. Investors are eyeing this as a highly bullish event, given that the market has also seen Canary Capital’s LTC ETF on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) recently.
Litecoin Whales Buy Heavily, Investors Bullish Amid ETF Development
According to an X post by Ali Martinez on February 22, Litecoin whales acquired 930,000 tokens in the past two weeks. This data reverberated substantial market optimism for the crypto, underscoring heightened buying pressure despite the broader market turbulence.


Notably, crypto whales are large-scale investors with considerable trading experience in the market. Their trade maneuver to accumulate coins surfaces as bullish news, underlining market confidence in the token’s potential to gain on the back of recent developments.
Canary Capital’s ETF Emerges On DTCC
The latest ETF development for the token has solidified hopes of an approval ahead. CoinGape reported that Canary’s LTC ETF appeared on the DTCC platform under the ticker LTCC this week. This saga has solidified investor bullishness as an exchange-traded product backed by the crypto may be available soon.
Also, renowned ETF analyst Eric Balchunas further anticipated that there is a 90% chance of approval in 2025. The Litecoin whale accumulations amid this bullish event have further boosted the coin’s market sentiment, indicating potential gains ahead.
LTC Price Eyes Rally?
However, despite the massive buying, LTC price tanked over 5% on Saturday, closing in at $128.13. The coin hit a bottom and peak of $123.93 and $139.86 in the past 24 hours. The weekly chart for the token also illustrated a 3% drop. This waning action primarily falls in with the broader crypto market volatility.
Nevertheless, renowned crypto trader Carl Moon took to X, revealing that a $143 price target looms for the token. As per Carl, LTC is forming a bullish flag on lower timeframes, signaling an uptrend ahead. The significant buying pressure brought by Litecoin whales further supports this bullish prediction.


Crypto market traders and investors thoroughly monitor the token, reflecting optimism amid recent ETF developments and strong whale support.
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Lawyer Estimates Maximum Timeframe for Ripple vs SEC Case Dismissal

Amidst the SEC’s positive approach to XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs), anxiety is building around the potential resolution of the Ripple lawsuit. Notably, the recent settlement of the Coinbase case has fueled community optimism about a potential dismissal of the XRP lawsuit. According to legal expert Jeremy Hogan, a settlement in the Ripple vs. SEC case is possible as early as Q2 2025.
Will XRP Lawsuit be Settled by May 2025?
As the community awaits an imminent resolution in the XRP lawsuit, advocate Jeremy Hogan shared his insights. In an X post, Hogan stated that the Ripple vs. SEC case could witness a settlement by the first half of April or early May. However, he clarified that the prediction is merely his intuition and not based on any concrete evidence.
Hogan’s comments came in response to Good Morning Crypto host Johnny Krypto’s post. Addressing Hogan, Johnny Krypto shared a thread, seeking the lawyer’s opinion on the impending conclusion of the XRP lawsuit. The message read, “Do you think the XRP case can get dropped sooner than you originally thought or does May still feel right to you gut??
Coinbase Case Closure and XRP Lawsuit Settlement
In a surprising development, the US SEC agreed to drop the prolonged Coinbase lawsuit, marking a significant milestone in the crypto space. The move also highlights the SEC’s regulatory changes that visions the establishment of the US crypto environment.
Celebrating the significant development, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on X that the platform reached an agreement with the SEC after “years of litigation, millions of your taxpayer dollars spent, and irreparable harm done to the country.”
Meanwhile, Jeremy Hogan sees the Coinbase suit dismissal with prejudice as a strong win, as it permanently closes the case. He means that there is no room for the SEC to refile the case.
Notably, as per Hogan’s words, the SEC’s bold move suggests they’re not waiting for Commissioner Atkins’ confirmation to take decisive action on crypto regulation. This implies the SEC might make more crypto-friendly moves even before Atkins takes office, potentially indicating an imminent XRP lawsuit settlement.
SEC’s XRP ETF Acknowledgements Spark Enthusiasm
Over the last few days, the SEC has taken significant steps towards potentially approving XRP ETFs. Particularly, the SEC acknowledged XRP ETF applications submitted by multiple asset managers including Grayscale, 21Shares, CoinShares, Bitwise, and Canary Capital.
This optimistic move, coupled with the SEC’s decision to drop the Coinbase case, has sparked speculations of an early XRP lawsuit settlement. Previously, Jeremy Hogan posited that the XRP lawsuit conclusion could be possible before the SEC’s approval of an XRP ETF.
Although the SEC’s ETF nod doesn’t assure approval, it has fueled community optimism about a potential ETF launch and lawsuit dismissal. As per wider speculations, with the SEC recognizing XRP ETF applications, a lawsuit dismissal is now within reach.
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Will Pi Coin Surpass XRP Price After Binance Listing?

The Pi coin finally launched on the mainnet today, which has already led to predictions on how high the crypto could rise following the launch. Now, crypto analyst Gem Hunter has provided a bullish outlook for the coin, suggesting that it could even surpass the XRP price after it gets listed on Binance.
Pi Coin Could Surpass XRP Price After Binance Listing
Gem Hunter recently suggested that the Pi coin price could surpass the XRP price after a potential Binance listing. In an X post, the analyst noted that Pi network’s chart doesn’t look bad at all and hinted that the current price was the bottom.
The analyst further remarked that the Pi coin had recorded almost $1 billion trading volume in eight hours despite listing on only a few centralized exchanges (CEXs). Gem Hunter stated that the real fun will start when Binance and other top crypto exchanges list Pi. As such, he urged market participants to buy the dip and hold.
The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that the Pi coin price could rally to as high as $2.8 when Binance and these top exchanges potentially list the coin. A rally to this price level could put Pi above the XRP price, which is currently trading at around $2.6.
It is worth mentioning that Binance is currently running a community poll on whether it should list Pi. Most community members have voted for the top crypto exchange to list the coin. As such, there is the possibility that Binance could list the crypto at some point, which would provide some bullish momentum for its price.
The Pi network mainnet officially launched today. Consequently, the Pi coin also went live on several exchanges, including OKX, and reached an all-time high (ATH) of $2.2 before witnessing a price correction.
XRP Price Could Surge Before Then
Crypto analyst Dark Defender recently predicted that the XRP price could surge to $3 soon enough, a move which would see the crypto surpass the projected $2.8 level for Pi coin. According to the analyst, XRP will see a break towards $2.77 first and then towards $3 “within hours.”
Meanwhile, in his analysis of XRP in the 12-hour time frame, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto noted that the coin has bounced off the low edge of the ascending triangle, showing bullish momentum. The analyst stated that targeting $2.83 is the next bullish milestone for XRP.
Egrag Crypto further remarked that a bullish signal will occur when XRP closes above the $2.90 and $3.10 range with confirmation. He claimed this would turn this range into strong support for a bullish continuation and a major milestone from a structural perspective.
The XRP price is already up today thanks to bullish fundamentals such as the SEC’s acknowledgment of the XRP ETFs and Hashdex’s XRP ETF, which is set to launch in Brazil.
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