USDT Transfer Volume on TRON Reaches All-Time High of $587.2B
The TRON blockchain has achieved a remarkable feat, processing $587.2 billion in USDT transfers during November 2024.
This all-time high (ATH) reflects significant growth compared to $424.4 billion in September and $489.3 billion in October.
TRON’s Stablecoin Boom
The figure, captured by CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn, is noteworthy, considering in July 2019, the network only managed to move about $73.8 million in USDT. However, its share has increased steadily since then, registering $287.1 bi
This Meme Coin Jumps By 50% Following Further Support From Binance
TL;DR
Binance expanded support for Simon’s Cat (CAT) by including it in multiple trading programs.
The token reacted to the news with a rapid price increase.
The Binance-Fueled Pump
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange recently added further support for the meme coin launched on the BNB chain – Simon’s Cat (CAT). First, it included it in its HODLer Airdrops Portal. The program rewards BNB holders with token distributions based on historical snapshots of their balances.
Everything You Need to Know About Avalanche9000 Network Upgrade With Etna on Mainnet
The Avalanche Foundation has launched its most significant network upgrade to date, Avalanche9000, introducing the Etna upgrade to its mainnet. It marks a fundamental shift in the Avalanche ecosystem by simplifying the process of launching Layer 1 blockchains, removing the complexities of the previous Subnet model.
AVAX’s price remained largely unfazed despite the major overhaul.
Avalanche9000: The Network Overhaul
According to the official website, Etna replaces the existing Subnet model, wh
Lido Announces Phase-Out of Polygon Liquid Staking Protocol After Community Vote
Lido, the prominent liquid staking protocol, has announced the discontinuation of its liquid staking protocol on Polygon, marking the end of its operations over the coming months. Following extensive discussions on the DAO forum and a community vote, LDO token holders officially approved the decision to phase out Lido on Polygon.
The process is set to begin shortly.
Lido’s Exit from Polygon
Initially launched in 2021 through a proposal by Shard Labs, Lido on Polygon faced challenges such as l
SBTC Launches on Stacks Mainnet With Deposit-Only Functionality
Bitcoin L2 Labs, the development firm behind Bitcoin layer-2 Stacks, has announced the mainnet release of sBTC, Stacks’ programmable 1:1 BTC-backed asset.
sBTC allows the decentralized movement of BTC in and out of Bitcoin layers. With sBTC, investors can access decentralized finance (DeFi) applications while maintaining Bitcoin’s core security principles.
Its mainnet release follows the Nakamoto upgrade, which introduced faster transaction speeds and 100% Bitcoin finality to the Stacks networ
This Cohort of Ethereum Whales Accumulates Record 57.35% of Supply
Amidst Ethereum’s rally this week, there has been a notable shift in its supply distribution. Large ETH wallets are accumulating aggressively, reaching an all-time high in supply ownership. Mid-tier and small wallet holdings hit record lows.
On the upside, institutional inflows and historical trends suggest Ethereum has room for further growth despite market volatility.
Ethereum Whales Strengthen Holdings
According to Santiment’s latest analysis, whale wallets holding at least 100K ETH now ow
Ripple Price Analysis: Is XRP Heading Toward New All-Time High After 11% Daily Surge?
Ripple’s uptrend is yet to show any sign of weakness, as it is very likely for the asset to hit a new record high in the short term.
By Edris Derakhshi (TradingRage)
The USDT Paired Chart
On the USDT paired chart, the price has been surging almost vertically since breaking above the 200-day moving average at the beginning of November. While the market has broken above several resistance levels, it is currently consolidating below the key $3 level.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Maintaining $100K Suggests Going After $110K and $120K Next
Bitcoin has been trading above $100K over the past couple of days and is currently climbing toward the $110K mark.
Technical Analysis
By Edris Derakhshi (TradingRage)
The Daily Chart
On the daily chart, the asset has been making higher highs and lows over the past few weeks, even after the uptrend slowed following the breakout above the $90K level. Meanwhile, the market failed to break above the $100K level on the first few attempts but finally succeeded a few days ago.
Aurora Labs Launches TurboChain and TurboSwap for the AI Meme Coin TURBO
Aurora Labs, the developer behind the Near-based next-generation blockchain Aurora, has unveiled a network and decentralized trading platform for the artificial intelligence (AI) meme coin Turbo (TURBO) to advance the token’s ecosystem.
According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, Aurora Labs has launched TurboChain and TurboSwap in collaboration with the Near Protocol. TurboChain is the first AI meme coin blockchain and a virtual chain for TURBO, while TurboSwap offers decentralized
Shiba Inu-Related Project Introduces a Special Airdrop: Details
TL;DR
Shifu, a new meme coin in the Shiba Inu ecosystem, has a total supply of 100 billion tokens, with 30% allocated for a community airdrop.
Despite the effort, SHIB’s valuation remains stable at $0.00002733. However, a 240% surge in large transaction volume and Shibarium’s rapid progress could boost the asset’s utility and drive future price increases.
The Terms and Conditions
Shifu – a new meme coin project introduced by the Shiba Inu ecosystem – launched an airdrop exclusively for the S
Bitcoin Still in Bull Phase but Far From Euphoric Peaks: Bitfinex Alpha
Bitcoin is currently trading above $107,000, but analysts at the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex say the asset is still far from “euphoric peaks.” Historical data cited by the analysts suggest the crypto market is in the middle of the bull phase and could peak in Q3 or Q4 2025, roughly 450 days after the April 2024 halving.
In a weekly report detailing expectations for bitcoin’s price in 2025, Bitfinex analysts said it could peak at $339,000 or $145,000 due to diminishing returns moderating th
CRO Shot Up By 17% After Crypto.com CEO Met With Donald Trump
Although there have been many speculations and hints about crypto executives meeting with Donald Trump to discuss the upcoming regulations under his administration in the States, Crypto.com’s CEO said he was the first to meet with the president-elect.
Almost immediately after posting a picture on X, the price of the native token skyrocketed by double-digits to a ten-day peak.
Honored to have a seat at the table. pic.twitter.com/KvK0XyEdYZ
Bitcoin is in a price discovery mode once again as it continues to chart fresh all-time highs daily, with the latest coming hours ago at just under $108,000.
Many altcoins have followed suit, including XRP, XLM, and CRO. In Ripple’s case, the asset managed to overcome USDT in terms of market cap once again.
BTC Keeps Pumping
It was just a week ago when the primary cryptocurrency struggled to maintain its momentum and was pushed south hard on a couple of occasions to $94,400. However, the bull
New BTC Peak, Bullish XRP Price Predictions, Pi Network Warning: Bits Recap Dec 17
TL;DR
Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high of almost $108,000. Analysts predict it could climb to $250,000 or even $500,000 this cycle.
Ripple’s XRP surged over 130% in a month, trading above $2.50. Market observers set short-term targets between $5.85 and $8.76.
Pi Network urged users to rely on official channels and use the verified Pi Wallet. The launch of the open network is pending, with approximately one million verifications left.
Here’s How Much Ripple USD (RLUSD) Has Been Minted Ahead of Today’s Launch
Ripple, the US-based enterprise company behind the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, made the headlines on December 16, announcing that its long-anticipated stablecoin is finally ready to be deployed, which will happen later today.
There were a lot of speculations and fraud attempts ahead of the official statement, but CryptoQuant’s data shows that the actual number of minted new tokens has risen to almost $66 million.
Interestingly, the majority of the RLUSD coins are on the Ethereu
Google Cracks Quantum: Is Your Bitcoin in Jeopardy?
Bitcoin’s price barreled upward Monday on increasing crypto exchange volume, with a +3% daily green candle and a +10% weekly jump.
BTC whale wallets surged in accumulation as president-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed on CNBC that his administration plans to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
“We’re gonna do something great with crypto because we don’t want China or anybody else – not just China but others are embracing it – and we want to be the head,” Trump said.
Australian Court Fines Kraken $8M Over Unauthorized Margin Lending Product
The Federal Court of Australia has imposed an $8 million fine on Bit Trade, the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken in the country, for offering an unapproved margin lending product to local customers.
The penalty follows allegations by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) that the firm violated financial regulations by failing to assess customer suitability for the product.
Legal Implications
The credit facility, which enabled users to leverage borrowed fund
BTC At $180K, ETH to $6K, and More: Here’s VanEck’s Top Crypto Predictions for 2025
The crypto market has been on a bullish streak in the last quarter of this year, thanks to Donald Trump’s recent victory in the United States presidential election.
American investment management firm VanEck has shared ten predictions that could raise the crypto market’s valuation in the coming year.
Bullish Crypto Predictions From VanEck
VanEck’s first prediction focused on leading assets that would experience meteoric price growth next year. For example, BTC would attain $180,000, ETH would
Important Binance Trading Update Concerning Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) and Other Meme Coins: Details
TL;DR
The exchange will increase collateral ratios for six altcoins, including PNUT, starting December 17.
The squirrel-themed meme coin surged in value after its initial Binance listing and sparked widespread interest due to its backing from prominent people like Elon Musk.
The Involved Assets
The world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange will update the collateral ratio for numerous altcoins under Portfolio Margin from December 17. The effort will be completed within approximately one hour
Ripple CTO David Schwartz Warns Against RLUSD FOMO Amid Launch Speculation
The stablecoin market has experienced remarkable growth in 2024, driven by rising cryptocurrency adoption and a surge in institutional participation. All eyes are now on Ripple’s newly approved stablecoin, Ripple USD, a.k.a. RLUSD.
But Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, addressed concerns over potential price anomalies for the asset as it prepares to launch.
Speculative Hype Around RLUSD Unnecessary
In a detailed statement on X, Schwartz explained that while Ripple USD (RLUSD)