U.Today highlights three significant news stories from the past day in the world of cryptocurrency. ProShares, a prominent ETF issuer, has set April 30th as the target launch date for its futures-based XRP ETF. This move signals the product’s readiness and could be a step towards the eventual launch of a spot-based XRP ETF. Notably, industry figures like Anthony Scaramucci previously criticized the SEC’s delays in approving spot ETFs after ProShares successfully launched the first Bitcoin futures ETF in 2021. Peter Schiff, known for his bold market predictions, has urged his followers to sell all their Bitcoin and invest in gold and silver mining stocks instead. This comes as gold hits a record high of $3,291 per ounce while Bitcoin remains at $84,110, down 0.71% on the day. Meanwhile, a court has temporarily paused the appeal proceedings in the Ripple case after both the SEC and Ripple agreed to a pause for the duration of two months, pending further developments. Despite Ripple’s recent victory, XRP prices have dropped despite the positive development. The asset is currently trading at $2.08, down 0.74% over the past 24 hours as per CoinMarketCap.