European banking giant Societe Generale has successfully completed a collateralized market transaction using tokenized bonds issued in 2020 on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain. Tokenized bonds are a digital representation of traditional bonds that can be held and traded on a blockchain.

On Sunday, the crypto market economy has held steady at a whopping $3.66 trillion, climbing roughly 1.82% in the last day. Today's star performer is Ethena's ENA, which skyrocketed by 23.08% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin-based meme coin known as dog go to the moon (DOG) has leaped 15.41%.

The price of GOUT has surged over 70% as Ethereum shows signs of reclaiming the $4,000 level. According to CoinGecko data, the price of GOUT has pumped from a 24-hour low of $0.0003233 to as high as $0.

In a surprising development over the past weekend, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges experienced an unusual surge in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) activity. What Happened: Whale Alert, a service that tracks crypto transactions, recorded a series of large transfers, indicating over a billion dollars' worth of Bitcoin moving between wallets.

Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, has sparked speculation about another major Bitcoin acquisition.

Bitcoin and Dogecoin are two of the most watched cryptocurrencies this cycle, with increases in the Bitcoin price mostly flowing into that of Dogecoin. At some point, the price correlation between the Dogecoin price and that of Bitcoin was at 0.97.

Bitcoin has smashed through $103,000, sitting just shy of its all-time high of $103,679, igniting discussions about a possible surge beyond uncharted territories. Governments, especially in the United States, Japan, and Russia, are sharing their intent to integrate Bitcoin into their national financial arsenals, raising the stakes in the global race for crypto dominance.

The price of Bitcoin came within a few hundred dollars of the record Sunday while other assets like Dogecoin and XRP are quietly climbing.

Bitcoin has two key entry points where stablecoin inflows hit record highs. Will these game-changers trigger BTC's next big move?

Ethereum liquid restaking TVL surged 6,000%, hitting $17.26B by December 2024. Ether.fi leads the market with a 50% share, holding over $9B in restaked assets.

Bitcoin institutional adoption surges, MicroStrategy makes another massive BTC purchase, and Avalanche secures major funding in today's edition of the weekly recap. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs breach $50.

Ethereum is making another attempt to break above the $4,000 level as it edges closer to its all-time highs. Despite its strong fundamentals, doubts linger in the market regarding Ethereum's performance this cycle, with some expecting it to underperform amid stiff competition from other blockchain ecosystems.

Bitcoin has experienced a calm weekend, maintaining its momentum above the $100,000 mark after breaking this milestone on Wednesday and setting new highs. The crypto market is buzzing with anticipation as BTC consolidates near its historic levels, with traders and investors eagerly awaiting its next move.

The CEO of digital assets-focused investment firm Pantera Capital says his firm owns a handful of other crypto in addition to Bitcoin (BTC). In a new CNBC interview, Dan Morehead says that he thinks Bitcoin and crypto still have more room to the upside this cycle.

Eric Trump, son of the President-elect and executive vice president of the Trump Organization, is solidifying his stance on cryptocurrency as a cornerstone of his father's incoming administration. Speaking exclusively with Benzinga‘s Bibhu Pattnaik , Eric emphasized plans to work alongside his father, Donald Trump, to position the United States as the global hub for cryptocurrency.

In early Sunday trade, Bitcoin, Ethereum and the rest of the crypto market saw profit-taking, with about $252 million reported in crypto liquidations.

Hedge funds have set a new record for shorts against Ethereum on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), driving these positions to an all-time high.

The crypto market is buzzing again with optimistic forecasts for Ethereum. While Bitcoin recently reached historical highs, analysts predict that Ether could follow suit and break new records as early as the first quarter of 2025.

Ethereum's market activity is surging - will this momentum lead to a breakout, or is a correction on the horizon?

Bitcoin's price on Dec. 15, 2024, has hit a cool $102,513, just a whisker away — 1.2% — from its record-breaking peak of $103,647. The cryptocurrency is on a generally optimistic path, bolstered by solid technical signs and price movements across various charts.

Trump's potential executive order making Bitcoin a US reserve asset may drive a $20 billion BTC purchase in 2025.

Crypto options platform Derive says the chances of Ethereum (ETH) hitting $5K by Dec 27 is less than 10%, falling from previous projections. The altcoin leader continues its sideways trading despite glimpses of a forward run through multiple resistance.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao pointed to increased government adoption of the asset in the next ten years. In an interview, he highlighted its use-case as the future of money to drive massive investment.

A recent Binance Research report, "The ETH Value Debate," delves into Ethereum's shifting role in the cryptocurrency market.

Over the weekend, something unusual happened with Bitcoin (BTC) transactions on one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Whale Alert kept an eye on a series of big transfers, showing how over a billion of dollars' worth of Bitcoin shifted between wallets.

The Bitcoin adoption wave appears unshaken by Microsoft's shareholders' decision not the add the asset to its portfolio when they met as scheduled on December 10. Before the meeting, there was little optimism for a Bitcoin victory.

In the past few days, Bitcoin (BTC) has oscillated between $100,000 – $102,000 following multiple failed attempts to push into higher price zones.

Bitcoin's surge past $100,000 is boosting Singapore's crypto ambitions. Known for its crypto-friendly policies, the country leads Asia in digital asset adoption, with firms like Coinbase and Ripple licensed to operate. Despite setbacks from Terra and FTX collapses, Singapore's infrastructure and investor interest remain strong.

Bitcoin, this volatile icon of financial markets, may be on the brink of yet another rollercoaster episode. According to a crypto analyst, the approval of a strategic Bitcoin reserve by the U.S. government could disrupt current dynamics.

Metars Genesis price surged 80% as the overall crypto market cap is showing no major momentum in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin surpassed the $103,100 level at last check Sunday.

Bitcoin's Puell Multiple soared, but was yet to flash red flag on valuation from a BTC miners' perspective.

The week was a rollercoaster ride in the cryptocurrency world. From Peter Schiff's advice to President Biden to sell all U.S.-owned Bitcoin, to a bearish turn in the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) markets, and a potential surge in Dogecoin's value, there was no shortage of action.

Vanguard, the second-largest ETF provider, has tripled down on its rejection of bitcoin and the crypto asset class, declaring that the merits of these digital assets are “weak” and based on speculation.

Following the approval of the US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January 2024, the crypto crowd felt it was only a matter of time before other similar products received the green light. Barely six months after the BTC ETF trading debuted, the Ethereum exchange-traded funds were also launched in the United States.

Amid stock struggles, Nano Labs turned to Bitcoin payments last month to focus on global transactions and attract new partners and customers.

According to data issued by the national tax enforcer, the adoption of solana and ether is growing in Brazilian markets. Ether's utilization increased significantly, having registered 950,000 transactions moving over $165 million – a relevant increase compared to last year's October numbers, when it scored 600,000 transactions and transferred nearly $40 million.

The number of Bitcoin wallets holding less than 1 BTC is projected to increase by nearly 9% in the coming weeks. The post Small Bitcoin Wallets Set to Surge 9% as Investors Keep Stacking Beyond $100K Milestone appeared first on Cryptonews.

Chamath Palihapitiya, the founder and CEO of venture capital firm Social Capital, has offered a possible timeline for when the Bitcoin (BTC) encryption might finally be cracked, given the ongoing advancements in quantum computing.

President-elect Donald Trump has officially confirmed plans to create a US Bitcoin strategic reserve, a decision he'd been flirting with during the last few months of his campaign. This comes just as Bitcoin's price exploded past $100,000, riding the wave of optimism following his re-election.

A new proposal, advocated by John Carvalho, seeks to redefine the unit of measurement for Bitcoin. The idea? Replace decimal points with a representation in whole numbers, where what we currently consider a satoshi would become the new "bitcoin.

A new Bitcoin proposal suggests removing decimals and redefining its units. Will this simplify Bitcoin or alter its perceived value? The post Bitcoin Proposal to Eliminate Decimals – Could This Shake Up Prices? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Quantum computers are revolutionizing technology, but they also pose a potential threat to Bitcoin's security. With the launch of Google's Willow chip, many are asking if this is the beginning of the end for Bitcoin's encryption.

MicroStrategy, the company led by Michael Saylor, will soon be included in the Nasdaq-100, an index that tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on Nasdaq. This inclusion is a major milestone for MicroStrategy, as it will significantly increase the Nasdaq-100's exposure to Bitcoin (BTC).

Bears remain more powerful than bulls on the last day of the week, according to CoinMarketCap.

On Dec. 10, Microsoft (MSFT -0.51%) shareholders voted against a proposal to ask the company to add Bitcoin (BTC 0.66%) to its balance sheet. Microsoft's board had recommended that shareholders vote no, so the rejection was perhaps no surprise.

The Bitcoin price performance in 2024 is one for the history books, with the premier cryptocurrency crossing the $100,000 mark for the first time ever.

It's been a milestone year for cryptocurrency, and in particular, the industry's poster child -- Bitcoin (BTC 0.48%).