BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet Drives Real Use as Cardano Targets $0.85 & Ripple Finalizes SEC Deal

When a testnet becomes a space for real adoption, it’s no longer just a trial—it’s a starting point. Cardano is showing bullish signs, backed by growing accumulation and hopes for a price breakout. Ripple, meanwhile, just reduced its SEC fine, bringing some regulatory clarity but few short-term changes in utility.

BlockDAG is taking a different route. Its Beta Testnet acts more like a full-fledged ecosystem test. It’s offering incentives, running smart contracts, and bringing miners and users into action. With more than 19 billion coins sold and $210.5 million raised, BlockDAG isn’t just imagining what’s next—it’s actively building toward it.

Cardano Shows Bullish Signs as Traders Watch $0.85 Level

Cardano (ADA) is currently moving between $0.699 and $0.75, but a close above $0.76 could lead to a 13% rally toward $0.85. One key resistance is the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near $0.75. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovering around 60 also hints at upward momentum.

Traders are taking clear positions at $0.712 and $0.76, holding $18.25 million in long positions and $8.50 million in shorts. If ADA breaks $0.76, it could trigger short liquidations, adding to the buying pressure. Meanwhile, ADA continues to flow out of exchanges since March 13—a sign that long-term holders are accumulating, supporting a positive outlook.

Ripple Settles SEC Case with Reduced $50 Million Fine

Ripple Labs has agreed to settle its legal case with the SEC by paying a lowered fine of $50 million, down from the original $125 million. The deal still needs the green light from both the SEC and the judge but wraps up a major chapter in the company’s long legal fight.

Ripple also didn’t admit to any wrongdoing as part of the settlement. And in another shift, the SEC dropped its appeal of a ruling that XRP sales on public exchanges don’t count as securities. While this is a major legal step for Ripple, it also sets the stage for how other crypto companies might face regulators in the future.

BlockDAG Beta Testnet Kicks Off Ecosystem Use & Rewards

BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet is already moving beyond simple testing—it’s becoming a live ecosystem trial. Developers can now deploy smart contracts and use key tools like a dedicated IDE, explorer, and wallet builder. At the same time, users and miners are joining reward programs with $2,000 in BDAG tokens for the top 10 wallets based on transactions, mining, and balances.

Onboarding is also in full swing. Each presale buyer gets 10,000 test tokens, which unlock over three weeks and are tracked through a custom dApp. This setup gives users a hands-on experience early on—long before the mainnet is live.

The presale numbers are just as strong. BlockDAG has already raised $210.5 million, selling more than 19 billion coins. Batch 27 is now live at $0.0248, and the ROI since batch one has hit 2,380%.

With EVM support and a solid system for developers and miners, this testnet isn’t a dry run. It’s setting the tone for what comes next.

While Others Plan, BlockDAG Builds for Real

As Cardano tries to break out and Ripple deals with regulation, BlockDAG is actively pressure-testing its network. It’s more than showing off features—it’s preparing everyone from users to developers for a working mainnet.

By tying rewards to real activity and giving early access to smart contract tools, BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet is part of the larger product—not just a temporary phase. While some projects chase hype, BlockDAG is showing its real-world potential now—not later.