Trading activity in the crypto market has picked up this week, with the global cryptocurrency market cap rising by 2% over the past seven days.

Tezos (XTZ) has steadily emerged as a significant player in the cryptocurrency space, known for its energy-efficient blockchain and scalability. Despite facing hurdles early in its journey, the network has made substantial progress and has quickly gained traction within the crypto community.

Story Highlights The live price of the Tezos token is The XTZ price could soar as high as $2.65 in 2025. Tezos price, with a potential surge, could hit $9.36 by 2030. Tezos road to stardom was not an easy one, given the challenges, the coin has fast gained ground.

Over the last hour, bitcoin held steady between $96,850 to just above $97,000, backed by a $1.92 trillion market cap, as traders weigh $12.95 billion in daily volume on Sunday against a narrow 24-hour range of $96,731 to $97,744.

The Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA) has launched with three global Web3 players SandBox, Animoca Brands, and Outlier Ventures, as collaborators.

Tezos (XTZ) emerged in 2018 as a promising blockchain platform focused on decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Initially, Tezos gained traction for its energy-efficient proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus model, which contrasted sharply with the more power-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) systems.

The Sandbox, a leading social gaming metaverse, has launched a major update for its Game Maker platform, enhancing multiplayer capabilities, gameplay mechanics, and brand collaborations. This update empowers creators to build immersive, interactive experiences with cutting-edge tools and expanded brand assets.

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a modest rebound, but some altcoins struggle. SAND, APT, BERA, and ARB face declining momentum, raising concerns among analysts.

Token unlocks are events when blockchain projects release previously restricted tokens to the market. These events are carefully planned to manage market impact and volatility.

The Ethereum (ETH)-based virtual reality platform Decentraland (MANA) continues to surpass all other non-fungible token (NFT) projects in terms of recent development activity, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment. Santiment notes on the social media platform X that Decentraland registered 143 notable GitHub events in the past 30 days.

"We are thrilled to take this next step with the support of our investors," Fraktion's CEO said.

SAND, the native token of The Sandbox, is seeing a resurgence in momentum, breaking out of a falling wedge pattern, a historically bullish chart formation. As of now, the price of SAND has surged by over 10%, currently trading at $0.3995.

Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market took a turn for the worse over the weekend in price drops that have largely been blamed on Trump's promised tariffs. I overheard a handful of X Spaces hosts sound the alarms about it on Monday, acting as though the bull market was over.

Altcoins like Floki, AAVE, Jasmy, and ApeCoin are seeing increased whale activity as volatility in the crypto industry rises. Floki (FLOKI), a popular meme coin, saw its whale activity increase by 286% in the last seven days.

SAND's breakout from the falling wedge could fuel further gains, but key resistance levels remain.

Crypto gaming tokens have dropped hard over the past day as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other majors are hit by Trump trade war fears.

Etherlink's adoption surged with Web3 gaming and DeFi projects, driving NFT growth, while Tezos' Layer 1 activity declined by 5%.

In Q4 2024, Tezos's Etherlink, the EVM-compatible Layer 2 solution, saw its contract deployments surge by 184%.

Tezos (XTZ) has been a prominent player in the crypto space since its inception in 2018. Known for its focus on smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps), and an eco-friendly proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, Tezos has steadily garnered attention.

The co-founder of the popular metaverse platform discusses how Asia is driving the next wave of Web3 innovation.

Tezos (XTZ) has established itself as a significant player in the cryptocurrency space, primarily due to its innovative proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. The platform supports decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts, making it a strong contender in the blockchain market.

Tezos has activated the Quebec upgrade, introducing faster block times, improved staking, and refined economic mechanisms, strengthening its blockchain performance and decentralization.

Tezos has successfully implemented its 17th protocol upgrade, Quebec, marking another milestone in the blockchain's evolution. The upgrade introduces faster transaction speeds, improved staking mechanics, and refinements to token issuance, all aimed at enhancing the blockchain's functionality and sustainability.

Thailand's cryptocurrency sandbox program in Phuket was announced during an ASEAN economic discussion.

Thailand is set to launch a cryptocurrency sandbox later this year, with plans to base the initiative in Phuket.

Thailand is planning to launch its cryptocurrency sandbox before the end of this year. According to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the sandbox will likely be launched around October and will be located in Phuket.

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen is issuing a warning on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship digital asset hovers below $100,000. In a new video, Cowen tells his 858,000 YouTube subscribers that a continued rise in the yield on the US Treasury 10-year will have a bearish impact on Bitcoin.

Investors today are buying cryptocurrencies that hold strong, as this is a major step towards owning digital assets and gaining financial freedom. This was the picture PYTH and TEZOS painted, holding firm in the cryptocurrency market until recently when their prices started dipping.

Supply distribution of MANA showed that some of the larger cohorts of holders were accumulating the token since late November.

The Tezos community is called to activate the Data Availability Layer, a pivotal technology for scaling rollups, promising a 20x to 4000x improvement in transaction bandwidth.

Altcoins like SPX, INJ, and SAND are trending today due to significant price movements and increased market attention. SPX has surged 17% in the last 24 hours, reaching a market cap of $1.4 billion and securing its position as the 9th largest meme coin.

Are you trying to figure out which altcoins could make a difference in your portfolio this week? The crypto market is packed with opportunities, but knowing where to look is key. With innovation driving fresh projects forward, there's always something worth considering if you want to make smart investment choices.

Santiment data shows Decentraland (MANA), an Ethereum-based digital reality platform, dominated the NFT marketplace over the past month. Details show Decentraland boasted 116.27 GitHUB events within the previous 30 days. That reflects massive developer participation within the non-fungible token ecosystem. Decentraland team stirs confidence Santiment's GitHub data analyzes significant developments within a project.

The Ethereum (ETH)-based virtual reality platform Decentraland (MANA) continues to clock more development activity than any other non-fungible token (NFT) project, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment. Santiment notes on the social media platform X that Decentraland registered 116.27 notable GitHub events in the past 30 days.

Story Highlights The live price of the Flow token is . This altcoin could surge to a maximum of $1.85 by 2025. FLOW with a potential surge could go as high as $5.63 by 2030. Rising altcoins are making a new bull wave in the crypto market, marking new surges in specific altcoins daily.

The Sandbox [SAND], a major player in the blockchain gaming sector, has recently captivated traders with a significant breakout above a crucial resistance level of $0.62. This development has fueled speculation about SAND's potential to reach the $1 milestone, driven by growing market momentum and favorable on-chain activity.

SAND targets $1.00 after breaking key resistance with bullish signals driving momentum.

Tezos (XTZ) is an innovative blockchain network known for its energy-efficient consensus mechanism and scalability. As of now, Tezos is trading at approximately $1.34, and its price trajectory in the coming years has become a topic of growing interest among crypto enthusiasts and investors.

Latest updates on the coins SAND, QNT, and OM.

Ape Terminal, the platform to have emerged as Web3's most liquid primary market - connected to over $1.7 billion worth of assets and 500,000+ active accounts, growing at over 4,000 active users per day, is all set to host its next big launch, EARN'M.

Thailand's former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has called on the government to explore the potential of cryptocurrencies. The post Ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Urges Government to Embrace Crypto and Sandbox Innovation appeared first on Cryptonews.

The next few days and weeks could be key for APE's price action.

A closely followed crypto analyst believes that the altcoin market is entering an uptrend after bottoming out.

In a recent YouTube video, crypto analyst Crypto Banter revealed top altcoins that could soar up to 50x during this market rally. As excitement builds in the crypto space, these coins are drawing massive attention from investors eager for big gains.

The Sandbox (SAND), a prominent player in the metaverse space, recently grabbed headlines with a staggering rally that pushed its price to $0.93—a level not seen in over two years. This remarkable movement marked a significant shift in market sentiment, with SAND confidently climbing above critical moving averages.

Get ready for the Wise Monkey (MONKY) airdrop! If you hold FLOKI, TOKEN, or APE tokens, you could receive free MONKY tokens.

Can SAND's market sustain their renewed buying pressure this bull run?

Blockchain projects thrive on innovation. The more developers push boundaries, the brighter a project's future becomes. This December, Santiment ranked the top ERC-20 tokens by development activity. From DeFi giants to Web3 pioneers, these tokens reflect where the blockchain world is headed. Let's take a closer look at who's making the most noise.