Solana's co-founder Yakovenko has recently taken another shot at Layer-2 (L2) rollups, stating that Layer-1 (L1) solutions, such as the Solana network, already provide efficient, cheap, and secure scaling solutions. There is no reason to build an L2.

Bitcoin (BTC) surged 2.7% to around $86,500 early Monday during Asia trading hours, driven by improved risk sentiment amid reports that U.S. tariffs set for April 2 under President Donald Trump may be less aggressive than feared. Solana (SOL) jumped nearly 6% to $138, while XRP climbed 2.5% to $2.44, trading above its 50-day moving average after two weeks of gains, according to CoinDesk.

The Trump administration is reportedly taking a targeted approach to key trading partners, easing recession fears and lifting Bitcoin sentiment.

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has described Bitcoin as "the biggest opportunity" in history.

Metaplanet has added 150 BTC to its treasury at an average price of ¥12.57 million ($80,000) per BTC, totaling ¥1.886 billion ($12.1 million). According to Metaplanet's Mar.

Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest blockchain by market capitalization, has seen its quarterly transaction fee revenue drop dramatically by approximately 95% from its all-time high in Q4 2021.

With the recent tariff war, the Fed's interest rate paused for the second time, and global economic uncertainties have created a mess in the crypto space. Investors are at a crossroads weather to invest, sell, or stay firm in the market. One expert blames it on a lack of education.

Ethereum (ETH) has reclaimed the key $2,000 mark after weeks of intense bearish pressure, signaling a potential shift in market sentiment. At the time of writing, ETH is trading near $2,017, recovering from a steep correction that previously dominated its price action.

Bitcoin is showing signs of vulnerability despite a recent breakout above a diagonal resistance line that formed the upper boundary of an ascending triangle. While this move would typically signal bullish momentum, the lack of strong trading volume casts doubt on its sustainability.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has taken a strong stance against layer-2 (L2) blockchain solutions, arguing theres no need for them when layer-1 (L1) blockchains can be faster, cheaper, and more secure. According to Yakovenko, L2s face limitations due to their dependence on slower L1 data availability layers and must rely on complex fraud proofs and multisig upgrades, which introduce additional security risks.

Peter Schiff, a long-time critic of Bitcoin, is making headlines for a surprising movebuilding his own Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The 62-year-old gold advocate, known for his vocal skepticism of crypto, recently launched what he calls a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a project inspired by the U.S. governments budget-neutral asset acquisition strategy.

Pakistan recently took a major step toward embracing cryptocurrency by proposing the use of its surplus energy to mine Bitcoin.

Bitcoin's recent price action has put significant stress on a particular group of investors. Long-term holders are looking relatively okay with Bitcoin's recent price action, short-term participants, on the other hand, are starting to feel the heat.

The cryptocurrency market rose for the second week in a row, with meme coins and decentralized finance-based tokens powering the surge. What happened: Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based Fartcoin topped the gainers list with an astounding 83% rally over the previous week.

SOL leads BTC and XRP higher as SPX futures cheer reports that expected Trump tariffs on April 2 could be narrower in scope that initially expected.

Metaplanet has made a strategic move by acquiring 150 BTC for approximately $12.6 million, with each bitcoin purchased at around $83,801. So far in 2025, the Company has maintained an impressive BTC Yield of 68.3%. As of March 24, 2025, Metaplanet's total holdings now stand at 3,350 BTC.

Michael Saylor hints at further Bitcoin acquisition by MicroStrategy.

Bitcoin mining difficulty increased to 113.76 T, nearing historical high.

Bo Hines suggests the U.S. sell gold reserves to buy Bitcoin.

An unidentified wallet withdrew 95,011 SOL from Coinbase, facilitating staking.

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff is marking his 62nd birthday by calling for donations to his satirical Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.

Bitcoin continues to trade below key resistance levels as fears of a looming bear market grow across the crypto space. Investors are increasingly adopting a risk-off approach, driven by rising macroeconomic uncertainty and intensifying global trade war tensions.

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $1,880 zone. ETH is now consolidating and facing hurdles near the $2,020 resistance.

Renowned economist Peter Schiff expressed doubts on Saturday that China would engage in a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) buying competition with the U.S., a view previously espoused by Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). What Happened: Schiff took to X, questioning the narrative of a potential Bitcoin ‘arms race' between the U.S. and China.

Titan, Solana's first meta-decentralized exchange aggregator, has launched its beta platform, giving private access to a select group of users. According to a Mar.

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $82,500 zone. BTC is now rising and might aim for a move above the $86,500 and $87,200 levels.

XRP-spot ETF odds spike after SEC appeal withdrawal, fueling hopes of institutional demand and a potential XRP rally toward record highs.

Is Schiff's claim about China's Bitcoin stance true? But what evidence backs it?

Bitcoin may have bottomed and could rebound toward $90,000 after US President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to ease tariffs and the Federal Reserve resisted short-term pressure last week, according to a crypto analyst.“Bitcoin is attempting to form a bottom, supported by Trump's recent shift toward ‘flexibility' on the upcoming April 2 reciprocal tariffs, softening his earlier rhetoric,” 10x Research's founder Markus Thielen said in a March 23 report.

The cryptocurrency market was in the green on Monday. Bitcoin was back above $85,000, leading a broader rally in altcoins. Solana and XRP were also showing strong recovery on Monday. The global crypto market cap stands at $2.79 trillion, reflecting a 1.17% increase over the past 24 hours.

Recently, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) has updated its balance of payments standards to account for the increasing importance of digital assets. For the first time, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) are officially recognized in global economic reports.

On Sunday, a wallet that had lain inactive for nearly 14 years sprang to life, executing a transaction of 100 BTC—a haul from 2011 now valued at $8.5 million. 14-Year-Dormant Bitcoin Migrates to Modern P2SH Addresses At block height 889,103, a long-dormant Pay-to-Public-Key-Hash (P2PKH) wallet sprang into action, migrating 100 BTC—now valued at $8.

Bitcoin did not have a bullish outlook on the daily or the 4-hour timeframes, but a minor price bounce could materialize soon.

Bitcoin is currently trading in a tight range between short-term supply and demand, following weeks of heavy selling pressure that sent shockwaves through the broader crypto market. After losing over 29% since its January all-time high, BTC is now searching for direction.

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Bitcoin has entered a bear market, with its price dropping over 20% from its all-time high.

Ether (ETH) has been on a downward trend for the past three months, dropping over 51% from its peak of $4,100 on December 16, 2024, according to CoinMarketCap data.

Bitcoin's price rose 2.6% on Sunday, March 23, crossing the $86,000 mark after a three-day consolidation around $84,000. With growing market optimism following the recent Fed rate pause, speculative BTC traders deployed increased leverage over the weekend.

The following is a guest post from Brendon Sedo, Initial Contributor at Core DAO. Satoshi didn't invent Bitcoin to be a generalist network — a jack of all trades, master of none.

At this time, Bitcoin is at a level where things might turn out ugly. Concerns regarding the sustainability of the move are followed by the fact that despite breaking above a local ascending trendline, trading volume is not confirming this breakout.

Fidelity Investments has filed to register a tokenized version of its US dollar money market fund on Ethereum — joining the likes of BlackRock and Franklin Templeton in the blockchain tokenization space.Fidelity's March 21 filing with the US securities regulator said “OnChain” would help track transactions of the Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund (FYHXX) — an $80 million fund consisting almost entirely of US Treasury bills. While OnChain is pending regulatory approval, it is expected to take effect on May 30, Fidelity said.

South Korean regulators and government ministries are divided over whether the country should create a strategic Bitcoin reserves, a senior lawmaker has claimed. The post South Korean Regulators, Ministries ‘At Odds Over Strategic Bitcoin Reserves' appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has shared some important insights into the current Bitcoin (BTC) market based on UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD). Using this metric, the renowned market expert has highlighted key support and resistance levels with a potentially strong impact on BTC's immediate price movement.

Crypto Scam demands Bitcoin for fake jury duty fines. They use fake warrants and threats to deceive victims.

Tron founder Justin Sun recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to raise public awareness regarding the digital currency's proposed block reward halving. He drew parallels with Bitcoin's much-touted 4-year halving cycle, in which the premier cryptocurrency undergoes a major bull phase followed by a bearish cooldown before starting things all over again in the ensuing couple of years.

The low burn rate coincides with reduced new address creation, on-chain volume, and transaction counts, which have all been declining recently.

Justin Sun, the CEO of TRON, took to X to announce the launch after hinting at an integration over the past week. With the Tron native token going live on the Solana blockchain, network users can carry out more cost-effective transactions within the Solana ecosystem.

Bitcoin price is trading above $85K with on-chain indicators painting a rosy picture for the largest cryptocurrency. Apart from the charts, Bitcoin's recent surge can be attributed to a streak of fundamentals, lining up the asset for a bigger rally.