A series of transactions showed JustLend burned 60K BTC tokens on TRON. The tokens were based on an earlier deposit of 60K BTC, with suspicions that the whale wallet may belong to TRON's founder Justin Sun.

Bitcoin (BTC) has reclaimed the $62,000 mark, reaching its highest price since late August. This surge comes after the United States Federal Reserve reveal a 0.5% interest rate cut, fueling optimism across financial markets, including crypto.

The broad-based CoinDesk 20 Index outperformed BTC and ETH, with all of its constituents advancing through the day and SOL, AVAX and APT gaining 10%-15%.

BTC breaks downward channel; signals point to rally targeting $75k by 2025.

Solana (SOL) hit another record: Today, it has over 75 million monthly active addresses. The surge speaks to growing popularity of the network, especially in areas like developer and user activity within the decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi, and NFT sectors.

These mining giants join forces to release the U3S21EXPH, a next-generation ASIC miner featuring advanced liquid-to-chip cooling technology.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading 5.9% higher to $2.19 trillion as crypto short liquidations spiked to the highest level since Aug. 23. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $63,485.74 +5.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,467.60 +6.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $143.74 +10.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1062 +5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.0000142 +6.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows a 1% drop in large transaction volume and a 5.7% decline in daily active addresses.

The rise in active addresses is not just a statistic; it indicates a broader trend of increased user engagement within Solana's ecosystem. Over the past year, Solana has established itself as a key player in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Here's top trending headlines in crypto in the past 48 hours.

It appears that Ethereum (ETH) is ready to take off, as investors' and traders' interest has skyrocketed in the past few days. On September 19, 2024, the on-chain analytic firm Lookonchain posted on X (Previously Twitter) that Ethereum Whale made a big bet by purchasing 2,117.7 ETH worth $5.17 million as the price surged.

Ark Invest and 21Shares' ARKB suffered the most withdrawals yesterday, at $43.41M. Bitcoin price increased 6.25% on the previous day to $63,195 at the time of writing.

Bitcoin has risen roughly 6% since the Federal Reserve revealed its first interest rate reduction in more than four years.

The culprits stole nearly 4100 BTC and spent it on luxury goods before being arrested this week.

With a change in its business practices, GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) allows CEO Ryan Cohen the ability to buy and sell stocks and cryptocurrency with the company's cash. While GameStop hasn't added Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its balance sheet yet, the company did help one customer turn a small purchase into a full BTC worth over $60,000.

The global market cap jumped by 5.07% in the past 24 hours, now at $2.28 trillion. Trading volume also surged by over 20%, reaching $143 billion.

In the highly sophisticated social engineering scheme this past August 19, 2024, a lone Genesis creditor became the mark of a heist among three principals, namely Greavys, alias Malone Iam; Wiz, alias Veer Chetal; and Box, alias Jeandiel Serrano. In fact, the unravelling of this Genesis heist was greatly aided by blockchain investigator ZachXBT-a true

Solana Mobile unveils its new model, Seeker. Previously dubbed Saga Chapter Two, Seeker gains new Web3 features.

The latest readings from the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index indicate a state of moderate fear among investors. Historically, when the index falls below 20, it signals extreme fear—often correlating with price bottoms where new investors enter the market, seeking to purchase Bitcoin at lower prices.

Solana ecosystem players have eyed mobile devices since the Saga phone, and a SOL-based team just announced its web3 gaming bet.

The crypto market is on fire again.

Ethereum holders are definitely being tested by some tough times, with recent price action failing to create a bullish perspective for the digital asset. One of the major disappointments has been the performance of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which were launched in the U.S. with great fanfare.

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Bitcoin options market positioning shifted as BTC price shot through the $60,000 to $63,000 level.

Bitwise Investments' Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan, has shared his thoughts on Ethereum's current state, highlighting that it's not popular in the market right now. According to Hougan's memo, the Ethereum-to-Bitcoin price ratio has fallen to its lowest in three years, with Ethereum flatlining on a year-to-date basis while Bitcoin has surged by 38%.

Bitcoin's recent surge past $62,000 following the U.S. Federal Reserve's 0.5% interest rate cut has excitement across the cryptocurrency market. However, data from Binance suggests that this momentum may be short-lived.

Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets at financial behemoth at financial behemoth BlackRock, has predicted that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, is likely to show strong performance in the fourth quarter of the year.

According to data from CryptoQuant, cbBTC circulation supply has outpaced long-established players seven days after launch.

Musician and meme coin creator Iggy Azalea says she canceled her appearance at Solana Breakpoint because of a dance-related dispute.

Bitcoin's (BTC) spot volume hit $16 billion on Sept. 18 following the US Federal Reserve confirming a 50 basis point interest rate cut.

Dogecoin has reclaimed $0.10 support, but sustaining the momentum demands a strategic approach.

Solana Mobile has unveiled its highly anticipated Solana Seeker smartphone, designed specifically for Web3 enthusiasts. This device integrates blockchain technology, a revamped dApp store, and AI capabilities, setting a new benchmark for crypto-focused smartphones. The Seeker has already generated an impressive $70 million in pre-orders, reflecting significant interest and excitement within the crypto community.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and the wider digital asset market are expected to experience sustained growth following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points, according to Geoff Kendrick, head of forex and digital assets research at Standard Chartered. What Happened: Kendrick pointed out that while political factors, including the upcoming U.S. presidential election, still play a role, macroeconomic trends are now the primary drivers of digital asset prices, The Block reported.

Ether price could be on track for another correction into a triple-bottom, marking the beginning of a big rally into 2025.

As Bitcoin finds strength bolstered by the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates, one analyst believes we are on the cusp of a bull market.

Polkadot (DOT) price has surged 8% following the release of “Agile Coretime,” a key component of the Polkadot 2.0 upgrade. This major update is anticipated to enhance the network's capacity, performance, and usability, thereby garnering the attention of developers and investors once again.

On Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) soared to a peak of $63,882, marking a 7.8% increase against the U.S. dollar over the past month. During this same period, approximately $6.36 billion worth of BTC was pulled from crypto exchanges, hitting levels not seen since early November 2018.

A recent dump by a Bitcoin whale has caught the eyes of investors, especially as the BTC price soared more than 6% today. A report showed that the large holder dumped 1.03K BTC, worth around $64.3 million, to Binance, fueling speculations over the potential reason behind the selloff.

Banana Gun, a Telegram-based trading bot, was compromised on September 19, leading to major losses for its users.

The United States recently reduced interest rates from 5.5% to 5.0%, marking the first rate cut since 2020. This decision, aimed at countering economic slowdown and easing inflation, has triggered a sharp response across financial markets.

RFK Jr. may no longer be running for president, but the Trump supporter is still defending Bitcoin and its miners.

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Meanwhile, blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleges three perpetrators were involved in a $243 million theft from a single Genesis creditor.

Bitcoin climbs 6% to $63,000 after the Federal Reserve cuts rates by 50 basis points, boosting investor optimism. The post Bitcoin jumps 6% after Fed cuts rates by 50 basis points appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

On 18 September 18, 2024, at the Token2049 event, Emmett Hollyer, General Manager of Solana Mobile, provided a detailed look into the company's upcoming Web3 crypto phone, named Seeker.

Bitcoin is trending higher at spot rates, floating above $60,000 and confirming gains of September 13. From price action in the daily chart, buyers appear to be back in the picture.

After a brutal 45% plunge triggered by Binance's actions, Neiro Ethereum (NEIRO) is making a remarkable comeback. The meme coin has surged by an impressive 51% in the past 24 hours, outpacing the broader meme market.

Xandeum, a blockchain storage layer platform on Solana, plans to unveil a scaling solution, liquid staking program, and the native token XAND on September 20, 2024. According to a press release shared with crypto.