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99Bitcoin’s Arijit Mukherjee reports from Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) where crypto industry giants –.. The post Binance And Circle Strike Partnership To Accelerate USDC And Crypto Adoption appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

As crazy as it sounds, Fartcoin is approaching the $1 billion market cap. This meme.. The post FARTCOIN Hits ATH And Flips GOAT: Truth Terminal’s Meme Coin Nears $1 Billion Market Cap appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Key Takeaways:  World Liberty Financial (WLFI) made significant token purchases totaling nearly $45 million in December, signaling bold ambitions in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.  The project has formed alliances The post Trump’s World Liberty Financial Acquires Nearly $45 Million in December appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

The XRP price has been trading on a consolidation path after reaching a six-year high of $2.9 on December 3. The cryptocurrency has struggled to maintain upward momentum, and recent analysis points to the playout of a descending channel. According to an analysis on TradingView, XRP’s price movement suggests a corrective downtrend confined within a descending channel on the daily chart. Nonetheless, XRP is on track for a rebound to the upside, with price targets around its current all-time high. Corrective Downtrend And Key Support Levels According to a TradingView analysis, XRP has been experiencing a corrective downtrend since December 3. On that day, the cryptocurrency reached a peak of $2.9 on Binance but faced rejection and dropped to a low of $2.25 on the same day before closing at $2.5. This marked the beginning of a bearish phase, as XRP subsequently formed two more consecutive daily bearish candles. Related Reading: XRP Price In Motion: Analyst Reveals The Next Major Supports [...]

Influential figures in the crypto industry, including Elon Musk, have openly criticized the US Securities.. The post Elon Musk, Ripple Legal Chief, Vivek Ramaswamy Challenge SEC’s Regulatory Approach appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bitcoin‘s surge past $106,000 for the first time in history prompts predictions for a further rally toward $120,00 and beyond.

Ethereum is once again making headlines as it edges closer to the critical $4,100 resistance level. After building steady upward momentum, the bulls seem determined to reclaim control and challenge this key barrier. Historically, this level has acted as a tough hurdle for ETH, but recent price action suggests growing buyer confidence.  As ETH edges higher, traders are keenly watching to see if this rally has what it takes to finally break through the resistance and set the stage for further gains. With the stakes high and the momentum growing, the $4,100 level could be the key to Ethereum’s next big move. Will the Bulls rise to the challenge? Ethereum Price Approaches The Crucial $4,100 Resistance Level ETH is currently trading above the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), signaling a bullish trend. Following a strong rebound at $3,670, the cryptocurrency has gained steady upward strength, gradually approaching the $4,100 key resistance level. This positive price action suggests that [...]

Crypto ETPs have recorded $20.3 billion of inflows during the past 10 weeks, accounting for 45% of all inflows in 2024.

The crypto market is up today as investors view spot ETF inflows and the possibility of a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the US as positive catalysts for bullish market momentum.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on its plans to improve transparency in the UK’s cryptocurrency markets. The proposals focus on admissions, disclosures, and market abuse regimes to enhance the integrity of crypto markets and help people make informed financial decisions.FCA Discusses Market Abuse PreventionThe FCA's Discussion Paper DP24/4 outlines plans for firms to adopt stronger controls to prevent harm and suggests that certain firms, such as authorized crypto trading platforms, share information to prevent market abuse. This could reduce fraud and promote good practices.The FCA encourages industry input to help shape new disclosure methods that will ensure consumers understand the risks before purchasing crypto. The paper builds on earlier consultations, including insights from FCA-led roundtables with industry participants.#XDC ????????UK plans for crypto regulation provide welcome clarity | FCA Crypto Roadmap The government plans to engage firms on [...]

The crypto ecosystem is on the cusp of yet another significant week, ushered in by several major developments taking place across different networks. This week’s spotlight falls on Bitcoin, Fantom, Avalanche, Stacks, and LayerZero, each of which is facing a pivotal milestone. The broader macro backdrop is also critical, particularly the December 18 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest-rate decision in the United States. #1 Bitcoin And Crypto Await The FOMC Decision Bitcoin traders and investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, at 2:00 pm ET, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference to follow at 2:30 pm ET. Saxo Bank writes in their latest investor note, “The Federal Reserve is widely expected to deliver a 25 basis-points (bps) rate cut this week, reducing the target range for the federal funds rate to 4.25-4.50%.” According to futures data, there is a 95% probability of this move, which follows a similar cut in [...]

The Bitcoin to gold ratio hit a new ATH at 40 gold ounces per BTC as the Bitcoin price peaked above $106,000 on Dec. 16.

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust has had $21 billion in outflows since January, overshadowing gains from nine of the US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs in the market.

The Bitcoin price has continued its foray above the $100,000 threshold and is currently trading around new all-time highs. Following its recent surge to an all-time high (ATH) above $106,000, the Bitcoin price has played out an interesting pattern on the 1-day candlestick timeframe, which points to an extremely bullish outlook for the leading cryptocurrency. Notably, Master Kenobi, a popular crypto analyst on X, revealed an extremely bullish 88-day pattern on the Bitcoin price chart, drawing parallels to a similar pattern from late 2023. 88-Day Pattern Resembles Historical Symmetry On Bitcoin Price Chart Master Kenobi’s analysis begins with the identification of an 88-day structure that bears a striking resemblance to Bitcoin’s price movements in Q4 2023, just before the current bull market phase began. Taking to social media platform X, the analyst noted that the initial 37 days of the current pattern since November 2024 mimic a similar hidden distribution phase observed last year. [...]

Donald Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, has brought its total crypto investments to nearly.. The post Trump’s World Liberty Financial On $45M Crypto Buying Spree, Adds $250K In ONDO appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Australia’s leading organization representing the communication and technology industry said the government should advance the review process deadline to July 2025.

Solana remained stable above the $215 level. SOL price is now recovering losses and facing hurdles near the $228 and $332 levels. SOL price started a fresh increase after it tested the $215 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $225 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $222 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if the bulls clear the $228 zone. Solana Price Eyes Upside Break Solana price formed a support base and started a fresh increase from the $215 level but lagged momentum like Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a decent increase above the $218 and $220 resistance levels. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $222 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The pair climbed above $225 and tested the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $234 swing high to the $215 [...]

World Liberty Financial’s latest purchase was for $250,000 worth of ONDO, a token for a decentralized exchange.

Scottsdale detectives and special agents from the US Secret Service arrested a man on charges of theft, fraud and money laundering in connection with a crypto heist.

Bitcoin price started another increase above the $100,000 resistance zone. BTC is up nearly 5% and it traded to a new all-time high above $106,400. Bitcoin started a fresh surge above the $100,000 zone. The price is trading above $102,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $103,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $102,500 support zone. Bitcoin Price Rallies Again Bitcoin price formed a base and started a fresh increase above the $100,000 zone. There was a move above the $102,200 and $103,500 levels. The price even cleared the $104,000 level. A new all-time high was formed at $106,487 and the price is now consolidating gains. It is slowly moving lower below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent wave from the $99,250 swing low to the $106,487 high. Bitcoin price is now trading above $102,000 and the 100 hourly Simple [...]

Bitcoin’s price, now hovering between $105,025 to $105,269, showcases a lively market with a 24-hour trade volume hitting $82 billion and a market cap soaring to $2.08 trillion. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin‘s recent leap past $105,000 highlights a powerful bullish breakout, touching a record peak at $106,533. Short-term support is pegged around $104,000, […]

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor has posted the same Bitcoin chart for five consecutive Sundays, and each time, MicroStrategy confirmed a new Bitcoin purchase the following day.

It comes as the Federal Reserve is expected to go ahead with a December rate cut and amid speculation that Trump may make Bitcoin a US reserve asset from “day one” and more.

This week, Jack Mallers, the CEO and founder of Strike, dished on President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve on his very first day in office via an executive order. Jack Mallers Stuns Timcast Host Tim Pool The buzz around a strategic bitcoin reserve for the U.S. has picked up steam lately, […]

Bitcoin bulls are attempting to push BTC price above teh $104,088 all-time high, and charts suggest ETH, LINK, AAVE and BGB will be the first to breakout.

Bitcoin and Dogecoin are two of the most watched cryptocurrencies this cycle, with increases in the Bitcoin price mostly flowing into that of Dogecoin. At some point, the price correlation between the Dogecoin price and that of Bitcoin was at 0.97.  Related Reading: Travala (AVA) Rally: Binance Early Bet And CZ’s Nod Drive 300% Growth Interestingly, recent market movements have seen the Bitcoin price returning above the $100,000 price level again, with the leading cryptocurrency reaching as high as 102,700 in the past 24 hours. However, this has yet to translate into a corresponding increase in the price of Dogecoin, with the meme coin breaking below support at $0.4 in the same timeframe. Dogecoin’s Recent Performance Amid Bitcoin’s Surge Bitcoin has once again surpassed the psychological $100,000 threshold after a 7.5% price increase since a $94,900 low on December 10. Notably, this upward movement is the latest recovery for Bitcoin after a rejection at the $100,000 price level that [...]

According to data from CoinMarketCap, XRP has a maximum supply of 100 billion tokens, with about 57 billion XRP circulating.

On Dec. 15, 2024, XRP is caught in a dance of indecision, hovering around the $2.40 mark as buyers and sellers tussle for dominance. XRP XRP’s daily chart shows a thrilling ascent from $0.57 to $2.90, followed by a cool-down and settling near $2.40. This spot has become a crucial support after a refreshing correction. […]

A potential Trump executive order making Bitcoin a US reserve asset might drive a $20 billion BTC purchase in 2025.

Crypto’s latest meme coin sensation, Wall Street Pepe (WEPE), takes a page from Jordan Belfort’s “Wolf of Wall Street” playbook. With over $14 million raised in presale, this project mixes Pepe the Frog memes with real trading tools. And the popular Best Wallet app has predicted it could follow in the footsteps of the OG […]

Vanguard, the second-largest ETF provider, has tripled down on its rejection of bitcoin and the crypto asset class, declaring that the merits of these digital assets are “weak” and based on speculation. Vanguard Belittles Bitcoin Yet Again: Might Make Investors Lose Money Even with the recent hike in price and interest for bitcoin and the […]

According to data issued by the national tax enforcer, the adoption of solana and ether is growing in Brazilian markets. Ether’s utilization increased significantly, having registered 950,000 transactions moving over $165 million – a relevant increase compared to last year’s October numbers, when it scored 600,000 transactions and transferred nearly $40 million. Solana also exploded, […]

An exploit first discovered and disclosed by crypto researcher Tobias Ruck crashed over half of the nodes of Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of over $58 billion. This event remarks that cryptocurrency projects are as vulnerable as their codebase. Dogecoin Attacked Remotely, 69% of Nodes Crashed With Already Disclosed Exploit Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency […]

Key Takeaways: What is Liquid Staking and Why is it so exciting? Liquid Staking allows you to get maximum value from your already-staked assets for extra yield and security across The post Liquid Staking on Ethereum Explodes—TVL to Explode From $284M to $17B by 2024 appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

Electric Capital’s 2024 report shows a decline in overall crypto developers despite an influx of new entrants, with Asia surpassing North America in developer share and established developers driving long-term growth. Established Crypto Developers Reach All-Time High According to Electric Capital’s 2024 developer report, 39,148 new developers explored crypto between January and November this year. […]

Key Takeaways: MicroStrategy Incorporated, led by Michael Saylor, has been officially included in the Nasdaq 100 stock index. That will be accompanied by huge inflows of cash from ETFs into The post MicroStrategy added to NASDAQ 100, signaling market finally recognizes its Bitcoin strategy appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

Popular market analyst Egrag Crypto has tipped XRP to soon hit the $2.90 price mark. This prediction comes amidst little movement in the XRP market following a consolidation between $2.25-$2.50 over the past few days. The altcoin emerged as one of the biggest market gainers post-US elections rising by over 340% since November 5. However, XRP alongside crypto market leader Bitcoin has only seen little gains so far in December. Related Reading: XRP Price In Motion: Analyst Reveals The Next Major Supports And Resistances XRP’s Path To $2.90  In an X post on December 14, Egrag Crypto shares a potential price trajectory for XRP to reach $2.90.  Firstly, the analyst notes the asset has been moving between $2.27-$2.50 confirming a market move to gather momentum for a major price breakout in an upward direction. This notion follows a previous prediction whereby a price fall below $2.27 could have set XRP for a decline to around $2.17.  However, in order to initiate any uptrend, Egrag stresses [...]

The Chainlink price has been on quite a run in the past few months, but so has the entire cryptocurrency market. While the general market has somewhat cooled off in recent weeks, the price of LINK has continued to impress at the end of the year. As it looks to reclaim its current all-time high, the Chainlink price has returned to around the $30 mark for the first time in more than two years. According to a prominent analyst on the social media platform X, the altcoin’s rally is only just beginning, with a new price target already in sight. How Chainlink Price Can Move Up To $34  In a recent post on the X platform, popular crypto pundit Ali Martinez shared an interesting prognosis for the price of Chainlink over the next couple of days. The analyst explained that LINK’s current price layout suggests a bullish breakout might be on the horizon for the altcoin. Related Reading: XRP Price In Motion: Analyst Reveals The Next Major Supports And Resistances This bullish prediction is based on [...]

Travala hits a $100M revenue milestone, launching a bitcoin-driven treasury plan to boost growth, enhance liquidity, and reshape the future of blockchain-powered travel. Travala Hits $100M Revenue Milestone, Unveils Bitcoin-Fueled Treasury Plan Travala, a Web3 travel platform, announced on Wednesday that it has surpassed $100 million in annual gross revenue, reinforcing its position as a […]

Rep. French Hill’s election as House Financial Services Committee Chair signals a bullish outlook for crypto investors, with promises of regulatory clarity and innovation-friendly policies ahead. Digital Assets and Fintech Face a Turning Point With Committee’s New Chair Congressman French Hill (R-AR) has been elected as the next Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, […]

Bitcoin “shrimps” are showing firm conviction that the price of Bitcoin is going to continue its uptrend, according to a crypto analyst.

Microstrategy’s $43 billion bitcoin bet propels it into the Nasdaq-100, fueling bullish momentum as institutional investors are expected to prepare for major crypto-driven gains. Nasdaq Adds $43B Bitcoin Giant Microstrategy: Institutional Buying Frenzy Ahead? Nasdaq Inc., a leading global technology company and stock exchange operator, announced its annual adjustments to the Nasdaq-100 Index on Friday, […]

Sygnum Bank say surging institutional inflows could cause Bitcoin “demand shocks” in 2025, Ripple stablecoin news, and more: Hodlers Digest

Bitcoin addresses are your wallet’s public identity, each with a unique purpose and evolution to match the growing needs of the cryptocurrency world. Unlocking Bitcoin’s Address Book: From P2PK to Taproot If you’re new to Bitcoin, understanding its address formats might feel like learning a new language. But fear not, because this informative editorial is […]

The South African financial regulator has issued 248 of the crypto asset service provider licenses it has received to date. 9 Applications Rejected The South African financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has issued a total of 248 crypto asset service provider (CASP) licenses from the 420 applications it received. According to a […]

Emirates NBD, a leading United Arab Emirates (UAE) bank, has invested in Zodia Custody, a digital asset custodian, through its Innovation Fund. A Step Forward for Zodia Custody Emirates NBD, one of the United Arab Emirates’ leading banks, recently disclosed that it had invested in Zodia Custody, a digital asset custodian. The investment was made […]

Ondo Finance (ONDO) has emerged as a standout project in the crypto market, gaining significant attention for its focus on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Specializing in bringing US Treasury Bonds onto the blockchain, ONDO is positioning itself as a leader in bridging traditional finance and decentralized finance. This innovative approach has fueled tremendous growth for ONDO, the project’s native token, which has surged over 235% since November 5. Related Reading: Dogecoin Will See New ATH Soon – Top Trader Sets $2 Target The momentum hasn’t slowed as ONDO continues breaking all-time highs, with a remarkable rally since early December captivating investors and analysts alike. Despite this bullish trend, the market is eyeing potential volatility ahead. Recent data from Santiment highlights an increase in ONDO exchange inflows, often an early indicator of significant price movements. As Ondo Finance captures market interest, its focus on tokenizing US Treasury Bonds aligns with [...]

Solana (SOL) has been in the news over the last few weeks, albeit for different reasons. The popular altcoin was one of the many benefactors of a Donald Trump presidential victory, rising by 67.69% in three weeks after November 5 to reach a new-all time of $263.  However, this price surge has been followed by a gradual recorrection of 15.13% in the last two weeks. Albeit, recent data on investors’ behavior shows significant market optimism on the fifth-largest cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Solana To New ATH Before Christmas – Analyst Expects $300 Soon Solana ‘New’ Investors Buoyant On Bullish Future In an X post on December 13, blockchain analytics company Glassnode shared an insightful report on Solana investors’ activity in recent weeks. According to Glassnode, Solana investors who entered the market 1-2 years ago have now offloaded significant portions of their holdings. The analytics team explains that these investors likely bought Solana during its 2021 bull run and have now [...]

Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales grew by 16.27% compared to the previous week, totaling $224.41 million across 22 different blockchains. Pudgy Penguins Lead NFT Charge, BNB Chain and Blast Show Growth Between Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, NFT sales climbed 16.27%, hitting $224.41 million. Ethereum led the charge with over $119 million […]

The Shiba Inu price is flashing bullish signals that could pave the way for an impressive 130% rally to new levels. A crypto analyst has highlighted a pattern of higher highs, solidifying his optimistic price projection of an imminent price surge for SHIB.  Shiba Inu Price Gears Up For 130% Rally Klejdi Cuni, a TradingView crypto analyst, has released a detailed chart analysis displaying a bullish set-up for the Shiba Inu price. The chart highlights an ascending oval trend, with Shiba Inu consistently making higher highs on the daily.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Daily Bollinger Bands Expand, Why BTC Price Could Rise To $120,000 As Early As Next Week The analyst disclosed that Shiba Inu has repeatedly faced strong support around the $0.00002424 level for about a month. This retest of the support level signals an Accumulation zone, where buyers consistently step in to avoid further price decline. Sharing a price chart, the analyst has set several upward targets as Shiba Inu continues its [...]