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PNUT surged to almost $1.40 before stabilizing at $1.27, driven by Coinbase adding it to its “roadmap” and an overall resurgence in the meme coin sector.

Inspired by a controversial incident involving a pet squirrel, PNUT gained massive attention after its launch in November, with early investors reaping significant profits during its explosive bull run.

PNUT on the Run Again

Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) – a Solana-based meme coin which saw the light of day in November this year – took c

After a few days of price losses, bitcoin has finally gone on a tear and soared past $100,000 and even tapped $102,000 for the first time since Friday.

The altcoins are also well in the green, with massive double-digit price gains from the likes of AAVE, HYPE, SUI, LINK, BEAM, and many others.

BTC Jumps to $102K

The primary cryptocurrency tried to conquer the six-digit entry mark during the weekend but was stopped on a couple of occasions. The subsequent rejections extended into the start of

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance (DeFi) initiative endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, has made headlines with a significant $12 million purchase.

Using USD Coin (USDC), WLFI acquired various tokens, including Ethereum (ETH), Chainlink (LINK), and Aave (AAVE).

WLFI’s Crypto Buying Spree

Blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain reported that the transactions were recorded on December 12 via WLFI’s multi-signature wallet. Data from Etherscan shows the fund bought $

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SHIB was predicted to witness a 180% rally supported by strong on-chain metrics and Shibarium’s growing adoption.

On the other hand, declining network growth and fewer large transactions suggest possible downward pressure.

Is SHIB Gearing up for a New Rally?

The second-largest meme coin has performed quite well in the last three months, registering a price increase of over 100%. It reached a local peak on December 7, but shortly after, it dipped substantially amid the latest market cor

On Wednesday morning in Abu Dhabi, Binance and Circle announced a strategic partnership to promote USDC, a stablecoin jointly owned by Circle and Coinbase.

The collaboration comes as stablecoins gain traction in mainstream finance and competitors seek to challenge the dominance of market leader Tether.

The Alliance

Details about revenue sharing in this arrangement remain undisclosed, though sources informed Fortune that Binance will not acquire an equity stake in Circle.

According to the pre

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The entire cryptocurrency market experienced sharp declines in the past few days before prices recovered, with BTC jumping above $100,000 once again.

On-chain data shows that whales holding some of the biggest and most popular crypto assets used this opportunity to stack up.

BTC Whales Buying

Recall the price events that transpired since the start of the week. Bitcoin tried its hand at taking down $100,000 on a couple of occasions during the weekend, but each was met with a severe cor

Bitcoin had a brief hiccup for two days, Monday and Tuesday, against the backdrop of a roaring month-long bull rally for the cryptocurrency.

More recently, BTC absolutely melted up from $68,000 at the start of November to a record high above the $100,000 level in about 30 days. But the brief pull-back may have only been the little orange coin taking a breath for its next sprint up the chart.

While Bitcoin has massively outperformed stocks and bonds in 2024, it has also markedly outpaced price

Whale deposits into Binance have surged to a six-month high, with over 2.66 billion XRP tokens moved to the exchange in the past 30 days.

According to the latest analysis by CryptoQuant, this figure marks the largest influx of XRP by large holders since April 2024, indicating a notable uptick in activity among whales.

These large inflows suggest that big XRP holders are actively transferring tokens across the network and engaging with Binance as a key exchange.

Meanwhile, crypto whales purcha

A new wave of crypto scams has emerged, with attackers using fake X accounts to impersonate popular influencers and lure unsuspecting users into fraudulent Telegram groups.

Users are then manipulated into installing malware that compromises crypto wallet data.

Scammers Moving Beyond Simple Phishing Scams

According to blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer, the scammers comment on legitimate posts, enticing users with offers of exclusive investment insights and “alpha” tips. Once individuals jo

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Analysts predict ETH could hit $5,000 or even $10,000, with key resistance at $3,750 signaling a potential breakout.

Rising daily active addresses and positive network growth suggest increasing Ethereum adoption, supporting a bullish outlook.

Where’s ETH Headed Next?

The second-largest cryptocurrency was on a tear last week, with its price briefly surpassing $4,000 on December 6. This was the highest level witnessed since March 2024.

Since then, though, ETH started losing steam, tumbl

In October, Raydium made history by becoming the number one DEX by volume across all chains, a milestone it quickly built on in November.

According to Messari’s latest report, Raydium surged ahead of Uniswap in monthly DEX volumes by a striking 30%, achieving $124.6 billion compared to Uniswap’s $90.5 billion.

Raydium Leaves Uniswap Behind

Raydium has steadily increased its share of Solana’s DEX volume this year. Since March 6, Raydium has consistently outperformed Orca, its closest competito

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After a correction below $94,500, BTC rebounded to almost $99,000, with certain indicators signaling a further push to the north.

Some analysts see BTC’s next targets ranging from $101,000 to $275,000, supported by bullish technical patterns and market sentiment.

New BTC Rally Incoming?

The primary cryptocurrency became the talk of the town at the start of the month when its price finally conquered the $100,000 psychological level. On December 5, it rallied to a new all-time high of ov

After a turbulent correction, the cryptocurrency market has found some calm, with prices stabilizing. Meanwhile, the Mean Dollar Invested Age is quietly pointing to heightened network activity, often seen as a precursor to extended bullish trends.

Despite a market-wide retracement this week, the Mean Dollar Invested Age (MDIA) – an often-overlooked crypto metric – signals potential bullish momentum across key assets.

Bitcoin’s MDIA has dropped 31% over the past 60 weeks, currently standing at

Ripple recently broke past its previous major swing high of $2, maintaining strong upward momentum and nearing its all-time high of $3.4.

This price zone is critical, as a breakout above it could ignite a substantial rally to unprecedented levels.

XRP Analysis

By Shayan

The Weekly Chart

After an extended accumulation phase within the $0.3–$0.9 range, Ripple witnessed intensified buying pressure, triggering a powerful surge. The price soared approximately 490% from the lowest levels, reclaim

Bitcoin’s price is still struggling to rise above the $100K level after just wicking above it last week.

Yet, the market structure indicates that it could only be a matter of time.

Technical Analysis

By Edris Derakhshi (TradingRage)

The Daily Chart

On the daily timeframe, the price has been gradually climbing over the last few weeks as the market has slowed down following the breakout above the $90K level.

Yet, while BTC briefly traded above $100K last week, it has not been able to continu

Ray Dalio, an American investor and founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, says he is investing in bitcoin (BTC) and gold rather than debt assets. The billionaire, who now serves as Bridgewater Associates’ investment chief, is more interested in the precious metal and cryptocurrency because they are “hard money.”

On the other hand, debt assets like bonds are to be avoided because major economies are bound to face debt crises in the coming years, leading to a decline

Bitcoin’s price went through another full-on rollercoaster yesterday but has managed to recover most of the losses and now sits close to $98,000.

The altcoins are still mostly in the red, aside from XRP, SOL, and TON, from the larger caps, which have posted impressive gains.

BTC Targets $98K

BTC’s inability to decisively conquer the $100,000 level during the weekend resulted in a few consecutive leg downs that harmed the asset’s price movements. It all started on Monday when BTC went to a dai

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer Bitwise predicted that 2025 will usher in the Golden Age of Crypto.

In its latest report, Bitwise outlined a stellar 2025 for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, building on their impressive 2024 performances. Among other things, AI-driven meme coins are also expected to gain traction in the coming year.

Bitcoin to $200K and Beyond

Bitcoin led the charge in 2024, soaring 141.72% as ETF inflows reached record highs, and its April halving further tightened su

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XRP briefly crossed $2.40, fueled by optimism around Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin approval.

Analysts see potential for the asset to hit $8.40 to $48.12, citing strong technical patterns.

XRP Outperforms Its Rivals

The cryptocurrency market continues to struggle following the latest correction, with many leading digital assets charting minor losses on a daily scale. However, this is not the case for Ripple’s XRP, whose price has risen by 6% in the past 24 hours.

Several hours ago, it cros

Building on a strong November, Toncoin (TON) extended its bullish run this week. But the rally has faced significant resistance as investors turned to caution.

As a result, Toncoin has witnessed a sharp decline in wallet profitability, with only 65% of addresses now in profit – a stark drop from the 90% peak recorded just a week ago.

The latest IntoTheBlock data indicates that 25% of Toncoin wallets are currently at a loss, while 11% remain at breakeven. This shift highlights the recent turbul