Solana-based meme coin Dogwifhat (WIF) has surged nearly 50% in the last 24 hours, reaching a new high, while Solana's native token, SOL, has seen a 10% increase, reflecting the broader market's upward trend and speculative investments in meme coins.
Bitcoin is considered the first play-to-earn blockchain game, where players solve puzzles and mine coins, but the emergence of smart contracts has led to a new category of crypto games that offer immersive experiences and attract new users to both the crypto and gaming industries, making the virtual economy underpinning these games as healthy and stable as possible will be the next challenge.
Benchmark has initiated coverage of MicroStrategy with a buy rating and a $990 price target based on the assumption that bitcoin will reach $125,000 by the end of 2025, citing the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs and the upcoming halving as drivers for the crypto's price.
Marathon Digital's stock (MARA) is surging for a second consecutive day as Bitcoin's rise above $57,000 and the anticipation of the company's fourth-quarter financial results drive investor interest, potentially leading to a short-squeeze rally.
Scammers hacked Matthew Perry's X account and attempted to solicit donations through a fraudulent website, prompting a warning from the Matthew Perry Foundation.
Bitcoin's value reaches $56K, Ethereum and Dogecoin surge, and the crypto market cap surpasses $2T; the US is expected to achieve 50% electric vehicle sales by 2030, despite recent setbacks, according to the Energy Secretary.
Prominent meme tokens like PEPE and WIF on Ethereum and Solana have surged, gaining up to 51% in the past 24 hours, indicating a growing interest in meme coins as a way to bet on the growth of blockchain ecosystems.
Earn Alliance, a platform that aims to streamline the discovery of crypto and NFT games, has launched a new feature that allows gamers to connect their Steam and Epic Games Store accounts as well as Discord to help them find crypto games that align with their interests, while also helping developers target potential players; users who connect their accounts will also be eligible for an airdrop of ALLY tokens based on their gaming history and interactions on the platform.
Bitcoin surged above $57,000 for the first time since November 2021, leading a major rally for cryptocurrency prices and related stocks, including Coinbase, which saw a significant increase in its stock price.
The Base Ecosystem fund, led by CB Ventures, acquired an undisclosed position in AERO, resulting in a 77% jump in the token's value on Tuesday.
Crypto fund Asymmetric Financial is launching the Bitcoin DeFi Venture Fund I to invest in the nascent decentralized finance (DeFi) space on the Bitcoin blockchain, aiming to raise $21 million and capitalize on the growing interest in Bitcoin-centric startups and subsectors like DeFi, layer-2 scaling networks, Ordinals, and decentralized applications (dApps). The fund's general partner, Dan Held, believes that Bitcoin's blockchain has immense potential and sees opportunities in layer-2 chains and "meta-protocols," envisioning a future DeFi boom on Bitcoin.
Former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal predicts a major breakout for Ethereum (ETH) against Bitcoin (BTC), as the ETH/BTC ratio appears poised to break above a long-term resistance pattern on the weekly chart. Other analysts, including the founders of analytics platform Glassnode and CEO Mark Yusko, also share a bullish sentiment towards Ethereum, suggesting that it may experience significant gains in the future.
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has listed altcoins Altlayer (ALT) and Pyth Network (PYTH), sparking interest from investors and enthusiasts, and both coins have experienced significant gains since their listing.
U.S. investors are behind the recent 11% surge in ether (ETH) prices, driven by increased demand on the Coinbase exchange and anticipation of a possible spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S.
A retired individual who was scammed out of $243,000 in a cryptocurrency scheme is asking whether there is any way to avoid paying taxes on the lost funds.
The US government has halted its initiative to survey cryptocurrency mining operations' energy use due to a lawsuit from the industry, which has been accused of contributing to the climate crisis, with a federal judge granting a temporary order blocking the new requirements.
The supply of Circle's USDC stablecoin has increased by over 14% since December, indicating a rise in liquidity and capital inflows following the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in the US, with usage and presence expanding globally but still accounting for only 4% of total centralized exchange volumes.
The Ethereum (ETH) price has surged in recent weeks, reaching a high of $3,270 today, as it breaks out from resistance levels and gains momentum according to technical analysis and positive predictions from analysts.
Bitcoin's price surged past $56,000, gaining 11% in a day, resulting in the liquidation of $278 million worth of short Bitcoin positions; however, it remains uncertain if this indicates a bull market.
A man in Australia disappeared after a crypto exchange mistakenly sent over $585,000 to his account and he allegedly used the funds to make purchases and withdraw money before the error was noticed.
Veteran analyst Peter Brandt predicts that Bitcoin's bull market will peak at $200,000 by September 2025, with other studies also indicating significant price rallies ahead.
Bitcoin and ether reach new highs as large players buy into the cryptocurrency market, boosted by the approval of bitcoin-owning exchange-traded funds in the United States.
Bitcoin's price rally has led to the loss of over $150 million in leveraged bets against the cryptocurrency, indicating a new bull market and potential upside as the mining reward halving approaches.
The rising funding rates in bitcoin create attractive arbitrage opportunities for non-directional traders as the leverage remains bullish in the market, with bitcoin hitting its highest point since late 2021.
Bitcoin's price surges above $56,000, reaching new highs despite a significant liquidation of shorts, with the rally being driven by institutional demand and record inflows into Bitcoin spot ETFs.
The Runestone project, led by NFT historian Leonidas, is preparing to launch its first airdrop, generating a lot of excitement due to its association with Casey Rodarmor's vision for fungible tokens on Bitcoin and the potential financial gain for holders once the full Runes protocol is established. Runestone inscriptions are already trading at high prices in anticipation of the event.
Republican senators have introduced legislation to ban official cryptocurrencies backed by central banks, citing concerns over privacy and regulatory authority access to individual spending habits, in response to the Biden administration and Federal Reserve's interest in studying digital assets.
The Bored Ape Yacht Club game, Dookey Dash, will release a free-to-play version called "Unclogged" this spring, featuring a prize pool of at least $1 million worth of prizes, and it will not require NFTs to play.
Coinbase plans to list two new altcoins, Akash Network and Ronin, in an effort to expand its asset portfolio and provide users with a more diverse trading experience.
Carson Group and Merit Financial Advisors are limiting financial advisor and investor access to certain spot bitcoin ETFs, citing the funds' short track record and inherent risks, a move that has been supported by cryptocurrency proponents as a responsible strategy.
BlackRock's newly approved Bitcoin ETF traded over $1.3 billion in shares in a single day, setting a new trading volume record and bringing its assets under management to $6.6 billion.
The recent boom in bitcoin prices due to ETF listings raises the question of whether ethereum will experience a similar surge through spot ETF trading.
The approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the SEC in the US has opened up new investment opportunities in Bitcoin, with at least $7.7 billion already flowing into these ETFs, and Canada has seen success in its spot bitcoin and ether ETF markets, contributing to the growth of the global spot crypto ETF market.
Crypto analyst Kevin Svenson predicts that Bitcoin is set for a significant surge, potentially reaching $90,000, based on historical data, a parabolic curve pattern, and global liquidity trends, although he cautions that real-world factors should also be considered; however, regulatory challenges and declining Bitcoin dominance could hinder the achievement of this price target.
Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, rallied as investors returned to the market, with Bitcoin trading above $53,000 for the first time since November 2021, and Ethereum preparing for an upgrade that is expected to enhance its utility and potentially lead to its approval for an exchange-traded fund. Additionally, the rising prices of cryptocurrencies are benefiting Bitcoin mining stocks and Coinbase, while overall market activity suggests that the crypto winter may be coming to an end.
Google's AI venture DeepMind has showcased Genie, a generative AI model that can create playable games from a simple prompt by learning game mechanics from gameplay videos, and can also convert other media types into games, potentially leading to general world models for artificial general intelligence (AGI).
A Bitcoin whale known as "Mr. 100" has accumulated over 3,800 BTC since February 14th, potentially connected to the South Korean crypto exchange Upbit.
The Bitcoin halving event reduces the rate of new Bitcoin being issued and has various impacts on the price and scarcity of the cryptocurrency, making it a recurring market opportunity with potential for price increase.
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum and XRP, have surged to fresh year-to-date highs, with the crypto market now valued at over $2 trillion, and experts predicting further price increases, driven by factors such as a historical halving event and potential ETF listings.
Outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) have reached new lows since the fund converted into an ETF, with investors showing little interest in buying GBTC for long-term exposure to Bitcoin due to its higher management fees compared to rival funds; however, the recent slowing of outflows and record trading volume for BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF indicate potential bullish trends for Bitcoin.
The recently released correspondence between Satoshi Nakamoto and Martti Malmi provides insights into Satoshi's thoughts on energy consumption, privacy, use cases, the rule of law, and developer patronage in relation to Bitcoin.
Institutions are favoring ether over bitcoin in their portfolios due to the anticipated Dencun upgrade, while retail users are more bullish on bitcoin, according to a report by Bybit.
Bitcoin and Ethereum are experiencing significant price increases, with Bitcoin nearing $55,000 and Ethereum surpassing $3,200, driven by a broader rise in the crypto market and upcoming bullish catalysts.
Ethereum's upcoming Dencun upgrade has the potential to ignite a new altcoin season, with selected cryptocurrencies expected to skyrocket, driven by enhancements in usability and scalability, according to analysts at Grayscale. Meanwhile, a list of 22 altcoins, compiled by trader Cyclop, offers opportunities for investors seeking 100X gains. Crypto market expert Michaël van de Poppe advises caution and strategic entry points in the altcoin market.
Coinbase's potential future listing of the AKT token has caused a rally in the artificial intelligence altcoin project, with a more than 10% gain in value.
Nearly half a million dollars worth of cryptocurrency is stolen as a result of a phishing attack on Microstrategy's Twitter account, while the Blast ecosystem experiences its first apparent scam involving the disappearance of over 420 ether from retail traders.
$598 million flowed into cryptocurrency funds last week, with Bitcoin ETFs receiving the majority of the inflows, while slower macro data and Grayscale's outflows contributed to the dip in inflows, according to a report by CoinShares.
Cryptocurrency exchange BitForex has abruptly halted operations, leading to confusion and concerns over an exit scam, as users report inaccessible accounts and zeroed-out balances, while the exchange's hot wallets recorded significant outflows amounting to approximately $56.5 million.
The turnover ratio, a measure of trading volume relative to a fund's net asset value, is a preferred metric to assess investor interest in spot bitcoin ETFs, with higher trading volume not necessarily indicating higher inflows, according to NYDIG's Greg Cipolaro.
Coinbase surges past a buy point as shares of the cryptocurrency exchange rise with other crypto stocks following Bitcoin's spike above $53,000.