Cardano (ADA) has been navigating a volatile market alongside Solana (SOL). As both cryptocurrencies face significant price fluctuations, traders are increasingly turning their attention to an emerging altcoin, priced below $1. The new altcoin, which leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI), is poised for a remarkable 55,000% surge by March.

The crypto token XRP (XRP 2.62%) fell this week, dropping 21.2% from last Friday's close. The move down comes as the S&P 500 lost 0.2% and the Nasdaq-100 gained 0.1% in the week's trading.

The saga began after the Dec. 5 announcement of PENGU, the project's Solana-based memecoin, which initially sparked a rally in NFT prices.

New Mexico has officially joined the ranks of U.S. states exploring the use of Bitcoin (BTC) in state financial reserves. The state's new bill, introduced on February 4, 2025, has the potential to alter the way state finances are handled by proposing that a portion of public funds be allocated toward Bitcoin investments.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a law enforcement agency in Nigeria, busted a major crypto crime ring with hundreds of potential criminals. Among them, 53 individuals have been officially charged.

Maryland and Kentucky this week joined a growing list of U.S. states mulling Bitcoin as a way to strengthen their reserves.

With Coinbase crossing $420 billion in assets, CEO Brian Armstrong is comparing the top US-based crypto exchange to leading US banks. In a new post to the social media platform X, Armstrong lays out the case for why he thinks Coinbase is now competing with the largest US banks, brokerages and payment companies.

This comes following the successes of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the last year.

Ethereum experienced one of the most aggressive sell-offs in its history on Monday, plunging 25% in a single day amid market-wide panic. The rapid decline sent shockwaves through the crypto space, marking one of the most volatile trading sessions ever recorded for ETH.

The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit has taken an interesting turn.

A government think tank has urged the Department of Justice and the US Office of Government Ethics to investigate whether former President Donald Trump violated federal laws prohibiting government officials from soliciting gifts. The complaint, filed by Public Citizen on Feb. 5, centers on Trump's promotion of the Official Trump Memecoin (TRUMP) launched last month.

CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham announced a CEO Forum today, building off an idea she pitched in 2023. This forum will gather crypto industry representatives to discuss digital asset markets, especially stablecoins.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will again delay its decision on Nasdaq ICE's application for options trading on BlackRock's Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). It can expect to hear the SEC decision on April 25.

Balancer claims that this new development will allow for more effective utilization of the funds in these pools on Arbitrum as part of its version 3 (v3) launch, automatizing their management to maximize yield. The new version also includes more optimizations.

Bitcoin remained resilient during the latest market sell-off, while altcoins faced estimated liquidations of $8 billion to $10 billion, with funding rates turning deeply negative, a survey claims.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) which regulates the U.S. derivatives market said it will hold a CEO Forum with leaders from Coinbase, Ripple, Circle, Crypto.com, and Moonpay to evaluate a digital asset markets pilot program.

Bill proposes Florida's CFO be allowed to use public funds to "make investments in bitcoin and other digital assets for a certain purpose."

Quant (QNT) is currently at a pivotal point, with key levels of support and resistance potentially dictating its next price move. Despite a generally bullish outlook, recent market activity raises concerns over whether the token can sustain its momentum.

The crypto market continued to swoon this week following a collapse in values last weekend. It all started with tariffs announced last Saturday, which seems like a year ago at this point.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed on Feb. 7 its decision on whether to approve options trading on Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), extending the review period until Apr. 9. The decision, outlined in a Feb.

A discussion draft introduced by Hill and Steil imposes a temporary ban on certain stablecoins while assessing market risks.

The cryptocurrency market is facing uncertainty as Bitcoin held firm while Ethereum struggled.

Ethereum (ETH) price is struggling to reclaim the $3,000 level as bearish momentum continues to weigh on its recovery. The RSI remains neutral, failing to break above 50 since February 1, indicating that buying pressure has yet to strengthen significantly.

It marks the latest release for the community of coders, artists and technologists that have been quietly tinkering in the shadows for years.

The Barstool Sports founder is in the trenches with Solana meme coin degens, and just milked them for close to $70K in profit in two trades.

Maryland's proposed Bitcoin reserve bill aims to integrate cryptocurrency into state investments, allowing Bitcoin holdings as a financial hedge. The legislation follows similar moves in Utah and Kentucky, reflecting growing adoption at the state level. The bill also outlines guidelines for accepting crypto payments. The post Maryland Joins States Proposing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve appeared first on Cryptonews.

InkChain's growth highlights the increasing importance of Layer 2 solutions in enhancing DeFi scalability and interoperability. The post Kraken's Ink sees explosive growth as DeFi powerhouse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TRON (TRX), currently the 10th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has been gaining attention for its role in the rapidly growing decentralized finance (DeFi) space. With its price trading at $0.232, it remains 47% below its all-time high of $0.4407.

Bitcoin may no longer be legal tender in El Salvador, but Bitcoiners in the country haven't given up on the mission.

A growing number of U.S. states are actively pursuing legislation to establish strategic bitcoin reserves, signaling increasing interest in cryptocurrency as a financial asset. Strategic Bitcoin Reserves: A Look at 15 States Taking Action This week, David Sacks, the U.S.

The Dogecoin price has started out this month with a crash, sparking a bearish sentiment among DOGE investors. This bearish sentiment is further strengthened by historical data, which suggests that these investors shouldn't be too optimistic about the foremost meme coin recording significant gains this month.

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On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin rises while ether falls as investors digest new U.S. employment and economic data. Plus, multiple U.S. states explore bills that would create strategic bitcoin reserves.

Bitcoin remained resilient during the latest market sell-off, while altcoins faced estimated liquidations of $8 billion to $10 billion, with funding rates turning deeply negative, a survey claims.

Missouri is joining the trend of states embracing Bitcoin by introducing its own Bitcoin reserve bill, known as House Bill 1217.

Burwick, leading the case against Pump.fun, claims the platform allowed offensive tokens targeting his family in an effort to intimidate him. Pump.

Digital securities firm Receipts Depo (RDC) is on track to launch XRP Depository Receipts (DR) in the United States. The offering is designed for accredited investors and backed by DWP Advisors.

Utah cleared its digital assets bill through the state house, and Kentucky and Maryland introduced their own efforts, making it 18 states working on such bills.

Lawmakers in Maryland, Iowa, and Kentucky have introduced legislation proposing the creation of Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserves in their respective states. The latest bills bring the number of US states considering Bitcoin reserves to 17.

Coinbase said the judge's opinion “narrowed the scope of discovery in this case,” adding that, “We look forward to vindicating the remaining claims” in court.

A closely followed crypto analyst is issuing a warning, saying that Bitcoin (BTC) is still showing weakness despite recovering from its latest dip.

The Bitcoin network is experiencing a sharp decline in activity, according to CryptoQuant's Bitcoin Network Activity Index. The post Bitcoin Network Activity Drops 15%, Hits Lowest Level in a Year appeared first on Cryptonews.

Whales have been scooping up Dogecoin (DOGE) after the cryptocurrency's recent price slump, leading many to speculate whether a 300% surge is on the horizon. According to market analyst Ali Martinez, a significant number of whales took advantage of a dip, purchasing 750 million DOGE tokens as the price dropped below key psychological levels.

Despite recent corrections, the crypto market has highlighted four emerging Solana rivals showing strong growth. These altcoins have demonstrated resilience, attracting significant attention for their potential price movements.

A U.S. judge has ruled that crypto exchange Coinbase must face a class action lawsuit filed by customers in New York, Reuters has reported.

PEPE has suffered a sharp downturn, dropping nearly 50% over the past month and reaching its lowest price in three months. Investors have faced significant losses as bearish sentiment grips the meme coin market.

In the wildly speculative memecoin market, Dogecoin (DOGE) stands firm, with its flag flying high. Amid increasing whale activity, the Dogecoin price is witnessing a significant rebound.

USDC, Circle's once-battered stablecoin, has finally officially pulled off a full recovery from the disaster of FTX's collapse. Its market cap is back at $56.2 billion, matching what it was before the crypto giant fell apart in November 2022, according to data from CoinMarketCap.