Ethereum's biggest upgrade since The Merge is entering a new phase of testing. If Hooli is successful, Pectra could hit mainnet as early as April 25.

21Shares just announced it will be liquidating two of its exchange-traded funds after a routine review. 21Shares has announced plans to liquidate two of its exchange-traded funds that invest Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) futures.

Solana SIMD-0228, the proposal seeking to reduce the inflation rate on the network, has failed despite massive support from several stakeholders in the community. Following several days of voting, the proposal got 61.39% of votes, less than the 66.67% required to pass the proposal.

XRP's on-chain activity and price action are showing a sustained recovery, which could be the key signal on the way to new heights for XRP. The transaction count on the network just exceeded the two million mark and the overall network metrics look healthy, suggesting a potential price retrace.

Russia has started using crypto for oil trades with China and India as it seeks to bypass Western sanctions, Reuters reported on March 14, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, some Russian oil companies have settled trades in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like Tether's USDT.

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Ethereum in free fall against Bitcoin: mere turbulence or alarm signal? As the ETH/BTC ratio hits its lowest level in 5 years, some traders are fleeing to more profitable altcoins.

With Bitcoin on the verge of a breakout (or rejection), the altcoins are starting to stir. The altcoin market cap could already have bottomed.

Ethereum is launching the Hoodi testnet, with Pectra set to go live on the mainnet more than 30 days after Hoodi successfully forks. Ethereum's Pectra deployment is looming, currently slated for the mainnet deployment for late April.

Amid Ripple settlement negotiations, the SEC is reportedly weighing whether XRP's market behavior justifies classifying it as a commodity.

TL;DR Proposal Rejected: Solana voters turned down the SIMD-228 proposal, opting to keep the fixed inflation model for SOL tokens. Dynamic Model Idea: The proposal aimed to adjust inflation based on staking rates, potentially making the inflation rate inversely related to staking participation.

The crypto market remains on edge this week, as the tariff tantrum in the United States continues. Bitcoin (BTC) price is below $85,000, while Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are stuck in a bear market.

TL;DR The SEC is reconsidering XRP's classification, assessing whether it should be treated as a commodity rather than a financial security. The lawsuit against Ripple Labs is in its final stages, with the company arguing that the evolving regulatory stance should influence penalty reductions.

Solana's network activity has sharply declined in recent weeks. This has resulted in a significant drop in its total value locked (TVL), which has now fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the year.

Under the new Donald Trump administration, crypto-friendly policies have fueled a surge in ETF filings beyond Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). Earlier this week, Franklin Templeton became the largest asset manager to seek approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on the price of XRP, the fourth-largest crypto by market cap.

According to Ali, a crypto analyst, Solana, the sixth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, might be shaping up into a textbook cup-and-handle pattern, a bullish technical formation that resembles the shape of a teacup, with the "cup" forming a rounded bottom and the "handle" creating a slight downward drift before an upward breakout.

XRP price forms a symmetrical triangle pattern breakout on a multi-year chart highlighting chances of another 500% rally from here onwards.

On Thursday, March 13, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website published a document titled ‘Comprehensive Proposal: XRP as a Strategic Financial Asset for the U.S.,' immediately sparking interest and speculation.

TL;DR New Testnet Launch: Ethereum devs have introduced the Hoodi testnet (March 17) to address bugs from earlier tests and finalize the Pectra upgrade. Upgrade Features: The Pectra upgrade combines over 10 EIPs from Prague and Electra proposals, enhancing wallet functionality and doubling data blob capacity.

What's next for Solana after community rejected its 80% inflation cut proposal?

It has been years of back and forth, and Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are still mired in a legal showdown, though the end might finally be in sight.

Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $143 million on Thursday, March 13, resuming their downward trend, while ether ETFs continued their decline with a $74 million outflow, marking seven consecutive days of losses.

Ripple (XRP) price could be on the verge of a major breakout if the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit settlement leads to the US government buying $125M worth of XRP tokens.

The total number of XRP addresses smashed through an all-time high of 6.87 million on March 1, despite XRP's price sitting well below its peak, as per Glassnode data retrieved by on-chain crypto analyst Ali Martinez.

A whale dumps all HYPE tokens, losing $1.8M, as another trader profits $16.39M on Hyperliquid with ETH and HYPE longs.

Solana (SOL) has formed a classic cup and handle pattern which has a massive target of $3,800 according to analyst Ali Martinez.

It is an argument that resurfaces time and again: why was Ethereum (ETH) allowed to evolve into what regulators now call a commodity, while XRP found itself in the crosshairs of the SEC?

BlackRock is likely to file for both Solana and XRP exchange-traded funds, according to Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store. In a Mar.

The SIMD-228 proposal to reform the inflation rate failed to pass in the voting system. The proposal aimed to change the inflation system from pre-set to a dynamic based on staking participation.

Since President took the oath of office earlier this year, the administration has put in place efforts to reset the bilateral relations with Russia. Furthermore, the Kremlin has pressured the war in Ukraine to force the Western countries to lift their sanctions.

Solana transfer volume has hit a volume of $3 billion for the first time since Sept. 2024, suggesting massive adoption.

When it comes to crypto investments, there aren't too many that are more appealing to buy with $3,000 than XRP (XRP 3.41%). During the past three years alone, its value climbed more than 1,370%.

The Lazarus Group, a hacker collective affiliated with North Korea, continues its illegal activities by exploiting crypto. Recently, a transaction of 400 ETH, worth approximately 750,000 dollars, was identified on Tornado Cash, a platform known for anonymizing blockchain transactions.

The crypto market had a mixed day as price action varied across cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to struggle, briefly dipping below $80,000 before recovering and moving to its current level.

Analyst predicts XRP price could soon reverse its downtrend after 37 days below EMA ribbons, potentially triggering a 40%+ rally if it breaks above $2.35.

BlackRock's filing for an XRP ETF is highly awaited in the XRP community, as the company manages $11.6 trillion in assets. Franklin Templeton, a $1.5 trillion asset manager, recently filed its own S-1 form for an XRP ETF.

Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has confirmed that the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin can be temporarily halted or reversed to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

Cardano's price continues its downward trend, dropping 40% weekly to stabilize at $0.70 amid bearish technical signals and concerns about prolonged U.S. trade wars

Ethereum has dropped 33% in three weeks to around $1,891, breaking key support levels while developers continue work on the Pectra upgrade amid growing competition.

Ethereum will launch the Hoodi testnet on March 17, addressing Pectra testing issues encountered on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets.

Solana's price struggles below $125 as FTX liquidations continue to add selling pressure, with 5.5 million SOL tokens still at risk of entering the market.

XRP (XRP) price is eyeing a breakout from a classic chart pattern in the near future after Ripple acquired its first-ever license in the Middle East. XRP price chart hints at possible 46% gains XRP has been consolidating inside a descending triangle pattern since topping out at its seven-year high of $3.40 on Jan. 16.

Ethereum's gas fees have dropped by 95% in the year following the Dencun upgrade, significantly reducing transaction costs.

Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is experiencing a severe downturn, marking what could be its worst quarter in history.

Russian oil firms are using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins to convert Chinese yuan and Indian rupees into roubles for trade as Western sanctions persist.

In a new video, CryptoSensei (@Crypt0Senseii)—the founder of the Cryptonairz community—laid out a comprehensive argument for why he believes XRP could soar to four- and even five-digit price territory. The video, titled “THIS WILL GUARANTEE A $1000 XRP PRICE,” focuses on ten key factors that, according to CryptoSensei, could significantly boost XRP's adoption and market valuation in the coming years.

The total cryptocurrency market cap has lost more than $1 trillion in the past three months, causing intensified panic selling.