Swiss bank Zuger Kantonalbank has added Cardano and Avalanche to its cryptocurrency offering through a partnership with crypto-focused bank Sygnum.

Solana posted a video ad on Monday to promote its upcoming conference only to remove it hours later following online controversy.

The decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume on Binance Smart Chain (BSC) in the past 24 hours has reached $1.637 billion, surpassing Solana ($1.077 billion) by 34%.

In a powerful statement, Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of the Cardano blockchain, declared that the “war on digital assets” in the U.S. has officially ended. Hoskinson's remarks come after years of intense regulatory scrutiny on the crypto industry, with government agencies like the SEC launching numerous lawsuits and investigations against major cryptocurrency firms.

ADA, the native token of the Cardano blockchain, appears to be continuing its ongoing consolidation. Over the past week, ADA has been trading within a tight range between $0.69 and $0.75. However, the prevailing market uncertainty has left investors and traders uncertain about building positions, as they await clearer market direction in the coming days.

Solana SOL recently removed an advertisement from its X account after facing backlash over its portrayal of gender identity.

A well-known cryptocurrency marks its anniversary by celebrating the milestones it has achieved over the years such as its incredible growth that made it one of the top digital assets in the space. In the last five years, Solana has attained nearly $1 trillion in DEX trading and processed more than 400 billion transactions.

Amid the broader crypto market uncertainty, Dogecoin price has been showing strength flirting above the crucial support of $0.16 with increased address activity and heavy accumulation by DOGE whales. On-chain indicators and technical charts have both shown strength that could help the meme coin achieve new heights from here onwards.

The team behind blockchain network Solana has deleted a controversial advertisement posted on its X account after immense backlash over political messaging around gender identity.The more than two-and-a-half-minute ad for the Solana Accelerate conference posted on March 17 with the caption “America is back. Time to Accelerate” depicted a man as “America” in a therapy session who said he was having thoughts “about innovation” such as crypto.

Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard has confirmed that the blockchain platform is actively collaborating with NASA on data provenance, track and trace solutions, and satellite data applications. Cardano X NASA Collaboration Details Gregaard detailed the scope of the partnership, stating that NASA is utilizing Cardano's blockchain capabilities for data integrity and provenance tracking.

In a series of posts shared on X, crypto analyst Kevin has mapped out a bullish scenario for Dogecoin and altcoins should the US Federal Reserve shift its monetary policy toward easing later this year. Pointing to both fundamental and technical indicators, Kevin contends that current Federal Reserve policies will define the exact moment altcoins begin to decisively outperform Bitcoin (BTC).

The blockchain's patriotic-themed ad campaign has drawn criticism, with some calling it “toxic” and at odds with crypto's inclusive values.

Weeks before Trump won again, Solana held an event that protected "gender identity."

A crypto analyst's long-term technical analysis of the Dogecoin price highlights a repeating historical pattern from 2021. The analyst suggests that if Doge‘s price action can completely mirror this trend, it could trigger a rally above $10.

Brazil-based asset manager Hashdex is expanding its cryptocurrency index ETF, adding altcoins like XRP and Cardano (ADA). The firm recently filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adjust its portfolio, which currently holds Bitcoin (88.3%) and Ethereum (11.7%).

Cardano (ADA) is down nearly 8% over the past 30 days but has gained almost 3% in the last 24 hours as short-term momentum picks up.

Solana (SOL) futures began trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) on March 17, marking a major milestone for Solana's financial market integration.

Solana just celebrated its fifth birthday, and a recent study shows highly exaggerated USDT volatility on the network's transport layer. This suggests a high level of speculative interest in the platform, fueled by the meme coin craze and other factors.

Asset manager Hashdex has amended its S-1 regulatory filing to expand its crypto index exchange-traded fund (ETF), proposing the addition of seven altcoins alongside Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), according to a March 14 filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The price of Cardano (ADA) has fallen below the moving average lines in a sideways trend.

Analysts suggested that Dogecoin, Elon Musk's favorite meme coin, might face a price decline and possibly plummet to below $0.15 after miners dumped a huge volume of tokens.

The submission comes three months after Hashdex's fund, which currently focuses on Bitcoin and Ethereum, first received SEC approval.

The introduction of Solana futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has sparked a shift in market sentiment, with analysts predicting potential Solana price recovery for the blockchain's native token. The new futures contracts offer investors a regulated product to hedge their positions or gain exposure to Solana's price movements, providing a more structured and

Solana (SOL) futures traded for the first time on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group's US derivatives exchange on March 17 as the cryptocurrency's mainstream adoption gains momentum. In February, CME tipped plans to list two types of SOL futures contracts: standard contracts representing 500 SOL and retail-friendly “micro” contracts representing 25 SOL each.

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FalconX and StoneX executed the first-ever block trade of CME Group's Solana futures, showcasing institutional demand. CME's crypto futures market saw a 73% surge in daily trading volume and a 55% rise in open interest in early 2025.

Crypto markets are in a holding pattern ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and other crucial macroeconomic data. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,316.40 +1.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,938.92 +2.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $129.46 +1.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.36 +2.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1747 +3.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001304 -1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses up by 2.6%.

Hashdex, a Brazil-based asset manager specializing in digital assets, has filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in order to expand its cryptocurrency index ETF with a slew of additional altcoins, including XRP and Cardano (ADA).

As Solana celebrates its fifth anniversary, new data from global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo reveals extreme levels of volatility in Tether trading on the Solana transport layer this year.

Crypto analyst DOGECAPITAL has provided an ultra-bullish outlook for the Dogecoin price, suggesting it could rally to as high as $80. The analyst's chart also hinted at when the foremost meme coin could reach this ambitious price target.

Stellar (XLM) has been experiencing a prolonged downtrend for nearly three months. Despite some attempts at recovery, the altcoin faces significant hurdles ahead.

ADA whales have returned to the scene, and their latest actions suggest that a price pullback is not out of the question.

The crypto market has had a bearish start to the week, with most cryptocurrencies trading in the red. However, some have managed substantial gains, including Toncoin (TON), Polkadot (DOT), Hedera (HBAR), and Litecoin (LTC).

Hashdex's ETF expansion could enhance crypto market accessibility and diversification, potentially attracting more institutional investors. The post Hashdex files with SEC to add XRP, ADA, SOL, and other coins to its Crypto Index ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Prominent crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez has shared insights into his trading strategy, demonstrating how disciplined execution and risk-reward balance have helped him generate significant profits despite occasional setbacks. What Happened: In an X post on Monday, Martinez emphasized that losses are an unavoidable part of trading but managing them effectively ensures that winning trades outweigh the losses over time.

The CME opened futures trading on Solana today, with FalconX making the first block trade. This development could provide liquidity and institutional legitimacy, even potentially helping the case for a Solana ETF.

Bitcoin (BTC) has largely stayed above $80,000 since March 11, indicating that the bulls are not waiting for a deeper correction to buy. However, the failure to propel the price above $86,000 shows that the bears have not given up and continue to sell on rallies.CoinShares' weekly report shows that cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) witnessed $1.7 billion in outflows last week.

The sentiment across the cryptocurrency landscape appears confusing due to huge price fluctuations. Amid this, Dogecoin (DOGE) the popular and the world's largest crypto meme coin formed a bullish price action pattern and is poised for massive upside momentum.

Dogecoin has been drifting around the $0.17 price level and has struggled to find bullish direction in a market that remains overwhelmingly bearish. Crypto prices have been bleeding across the board, with Bitcoin and other major assets showing signs of exhaustion.

TL;DR CME Group launched Solana futures contracts in two sizes: micro (25 SOL) and full-size (500 SOL), with cash settlement. The futures aim to attract institutional investors looking for a safe investment option in the crypto market, facilitating the management of risks associated with SOL investments.

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Solana (SOL) has been under intense selling pressure, with the price failing to reclaim key resistance levels after weeks of fear-driven market conditions. Bulls lost control when SOL dropped below $180, a crucial support level that previously held firm.

FalconX makes history with CME's first major Solana futures block trade, signaling growing institutional crypto interest.

Limiting access to the chain that launched Trump's memecoin is like shutting investors out from Amazon or Google during their initial offerings, says Hadley Stern, at Marinade Labs.

Dog-themed cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently at a critical juncture as it faces a big price test. According to crypto analyst Ali, DOGE is "at the edge," with the question now whether Dogecoin will break out or stand firm.

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has seen a sharp 38% decline in the past month, wiping out its annual gains despite multiple catalysts for a broader crypto market rally. What Happened: Launched in March 2015, Dogecoin traded relatively flat until May 2021.

A report shared by CoinShares reveals that last week, the largest top market cap cryptocurrencies faced massive withdrawals initiated by investors in light of the uncertainty that has been dominating the market recently.

After soaring to a multi-year high in December, Cardano price has pulled back by 46%, leading to a $18 billion wipeout. This decline has largely mirrored the performance of other altcoins.