Three altcoins are in the spotlight this week, with Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), SPX6900 (SPX), and Ethena (ENA) delivering impressive performances. FARTCOIN, a rising star in the meme coin space, surged 67% in the past seven days, hitting new all-time highs and securing its place as the fifth-largest meme coin on Solana.

SPX also reached a new all-time high with a market cap of $1.22 billion, climbing 63% this week, despite a slight dip in trading volume. Ethena (ENA), meanwhile, gained 37% following

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has highlighted the 119th US Congress as a landmark moment for cryptocurrency, calling it the most pro-crypto legislative body in American history.

This optimism reflects a growing belief within the industry that significant regulatory progress may be on the horizon for the emerging industry.

Pro-Crypto Congress Sparks Optimism for Blockchain Innovation

On January 3, Garlinghouse shared his enthusiasm about the fresh congressional term, emphasizing the energy surr

XRP price has remained in consolidation over the past month, with a modest growth of just 2.2% in the last 30 days. Despite forming a golden cross earlier this month, signaling potential bullish momentum, whale activity suggests a lack of accumulation, which could weigh on further price gains.

XRP’s Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) remains positive, highlighting ongoing buying pressure, but the indicator has slightly cooled from its recent peak. These factors suggest that XRP’s next moves will heavily

Solv Protocol, a prominent Bitcoin staking platform, is facing allegations of inflating its total value locked (TVL) figures. Industry experts have raised these accusations, which question the platform’s asset-handling practices and the accuracy of its reported metrics.

However, the platform’s team has strongly denied these accusations, labeling them as unfounded and an attempt to spread fear and misinformation.

Concerns Arise Over SolvBTC’s Asset Handling

On January 3, Hanzhi Liu, co-founder

Cardano (ADA) price has surged 22% over the past seven days, with its trading volume reaching $2 billion in the last 24 hours. This strong performance has been supported by bullish technical indicators, including a golden cross and a sharp rise in its ADX, reflecting strong trend momentum.

However, ADA’s recent price pullback raises concerns about whether the uptrend can be sustained. As the $1.04 support level becomes critical, ADA’s ability to hold above it will determine whether the bullish

MicroStrategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has unveiled plans to raise $2 billion through a perpetual preferred stock offering.

This initiative aims to expand the company’s Bitcoin reserves and strengthen its balance sheet, aligning with its ambitious growth strategy.

MicroStrategy Pushes New Limits With Bitcoin Funding Strategy

In a January 3 disclosure, MicroStrategy clarified that this offering is separate from its previous plans to secure $21 billion in equity and an

Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to recover its $2 trillion market cap as bullish momentum builds. Recent technical indicators, such as the DMI and RSI, suggest the uptrend is gaining strength but also highlight the need for sustained buying activity to maintain upward pressure.

Meanwhile, BTC’s EMA lines hint at a possible golden cross, which could propel the price to test critical resistance levels near $98,870 and beyond. However, failure to break these levels might result in a pullback, with key

Phishing attacks by crypto wallet drainers reached alarming heights in 2024, with an estimated $500 million stolen. Over 330,000 addresses were affected, demonstrating the widespread impact on crypto users.

This represents a sharp 67% rise from 2023, highlighting the increasing sophistication of these malicious schemes, according to Scam Sniffer.

Ethereum Leads in Crypto Phishing Losses as Attacks Evolve

The thefts occurred in distinct waves. The first quarter (Q1) of 2024 was the most damagi

Ethena Labs unveiled its 2025 roadmap on January 3, introducing a Telegram-based payment and savings application leveraging its sUSDe stablecoin. 

The platform aims to deliver a streamlined neobank experience directly through Telegram. 

Ethena’s Roadmap Outlines Ambitious Plans for TradFi Adoption

According to the roadmap, the Telegram app will allow users to send, spend, and save sUSDe directly within the messaging platform. The app will also integrate with Apple Pay, allowing seamless trans

FTX has announced that its bankruptcy plan took effect on January 3, marking a critical step in its efforts to reimburse creditors. 

On the same day, registration for approved claims under the “Convenience Classes” category officially opened.

FTX Repayments Are Finally Happening After Two Years Since its Collapse

The FTX Debtors group officially announced the commencement of the reorganization plan today. The exchange warned users about phishing scams designed to impersonate FTX communication

Three new cryptos launched this week are quickly gaining attention: AETHER, KEKIUS, and TRUMPIUS. AETHER, riding the AI trend, has transitioned from Solana’s Pump.fun to Raydium, with a growing holder base and a potential $25 million market cap.

KEKIUS, a frog-themed meme coin active on Ethereum and Base, has achieved a $24 million market cap in just two days. TRUMPIUS, blending frog coin appeal with Trump-themed memes, has surpassed 3,000 holders and shows the potential to reach a $20 million

Recent data shows that AiXBT, the popular AI agent on X (formerly Twitter), has promoted 416 tokens to date, achieving a win rate of 48% and an average return of 19%. 

These figures shed light on AiXBT’s recent influence on the crypto market and its potential effectiveness in identifying profitable tokens. Yet, there are notable concerns about the AI agent’s legitimacy and accuracy.

AiXBT Shows a Promising Track Record of Crypto Shilling

The win rate indicates that 48% of the tokens promoted

Meme coin FARTCOIN has seen its value skyrocket by 27% over the past week. This bullish run culminated on January 2, with the token reaching a new all-time high of $1.47 during the day’s trading session. 

However, this surge has come at a price: heightened market volatility now threatens the meme coin’s further gains.

FARTCOIN’s Gains at Risk Amid Surging Volatility 

BeInCrypto’s assessment of the FARTCOIN/USD one-day chart shows that the altcoin now trades above the upper line of its Bolling

Ethena (ENA) price has surged over 11% in the last 24 hours, bringing its market cap to $3.5 billion.

This rally is supported by strong technical indicators, including a recent golden cross and a sharp rise in its Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) to 0.36, signaling increased buying pressure.

ENA CMF Reached Its Highest Level Since November

The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) for Ethena currently sits at 0.36, showing a significant increase from nearly 0 just two days ago. This sharp rise reflects a substant

Bitcoin’s hash rate reached a new all-time high today on January 3, 2025. Although BTC’s hash rate has risen dramatically in recent months, it broke another new record on Genesis Block’s sixteenth birthday.

Bitcoin mining operations have consolidated in the last 12 months, especially in the wake of the most recent halving. Surviving miners, however, paint an optimistic view of the future.

Bitcoin Hash Rate Steadily Rising

Bitcoin turned 16 this year, and the world’s oldest decentralized curre

In the last 24 hours, XRP price has been swinging sideways around $2.40, indicating almost equal strength between bulls and bears. However, XRP traders seem to believe that the token is likely to climb higher.

This sentiment comes amid spot outflows worth millions of dollars. Will the altcoin prevail?

XRP Bulls Remain Unfazed By the Negative Signs

According to Coinglass, the XRP Long/Short ratio has risen above 1. The ratio measures traders’ expectations. When the rating is above 1, it means

A recent survey polled 42 Solana founders and received candid answers on a very wide range of crypto-related topics. The responses showed high favorability for Solana meme coins and a belief that the blockchain’s payment capacities are underrated.

These same responses showed a strong distaste for Pump.fun and ambivalence to the existence of a “Solana cabal.”

Solana Founders Speak Up

Journalist Jack Kubinec carried out this survey, managing to get responses from 42 Solana founders. Solana is a

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) price has dropped more than 9% in the last 24 hours, following its brief moment as the biggest meme coin on Solana, now surpassed by BONK and ai16z.

The recent decline comes amid cooling momentum, reflected in key technical indicators like the RSI and DMI.

PENGU RSI Is Cooling Off

PENGU Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at 45.9, reflecting a notable decline from 68.3 recorded on January 1. This drop indicates that buying pressure has weakened, and the recent momentum d

The first week of January 2025 has brought significant attention to three standout AI-focused coins: DeXe (DEXE), Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), and Destra Network (DSYNC). DeXe surged 67% in the last seven days, reclaiming its highest levels since 2021 and reaching a $1 billion market cap.

VIRTUAL, the leading AI coin with a $4.2 billion market cap, gained 30.5% this week and hit new all-time highs above $5. Meanwhile, DSYNC saw a 46% increase, with a market cap of $433 million.

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Hyperliquid (HYPE) price is attempting to recover as market activity stabilizes following a turbulent December. HYPE is up from oversold RSI levels, currently at 44.4, suggesting potential consolidation in the short term.

The platform’s daily flows, which hit a negative record of -$243 million on December 23, have since balanced between -$18 million and $28 million, reflecting a more stable market sentiment. With key resistance at $28.95 and support at $22, the coming days will likely determine