After a sharp downturn earlier in the week, triggered by the emergence of China's artificial intelligence (AI) model, DeepSeek, Litecoin (LTC) has rebounded strongly, surging nearly 17% in the last few hours to trade at $130 at the press time.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has acknowledged Canary Capital's Litecoin ETF proposal, saying it would be soliciting comments and asked for those to be submitted 21 days after publication in the Federal Register.
XRP decoupled from the crypto market after positive regulatory developments for Ripple Labs reinforced investors' bullish conviction in the altcoin.
XRP reached a new all-time high of $3.41 on January 16. However, it has remained rangebound since then, facing resistance at $3.27 and finding support at $2.94.
The SEC fined Kraken $30 million back in 2023 and forced it to shut down a similar staking product for U.S. customers.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is set to undergo a major amendment as part of its move to enhance the layer-1 network. Per the details shared by XRPScan, the AMMClawback amendment will enable token issuers to retrieve assets in defined circumstances.
Brady Swenson, co-founder of the Bitcoin-focused financial services platform Swan, unleashed a series of accusations against Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse on January 29 via X.
Dogecoin is back in the green Thursday with modest gains, but some prominent Solana meme coins are blasting up the charts.
Tokenized Credit Fund offers access to Apollo Diversified Credit Fund, utilizing chains like Solana and Ethereum.
As the cryptocurrency market continues to expand, Lightchain AI is rapidly gaining traction among early investors and blockchain enthusiasts.
Solana seems to be eating Ethereum's lunch after taking 50% of the decentralized exchange (DEX) market recently. In one instance, it even reached a staggering 89% market dominance.
Ross Ulbricht's wallet lost $12 million due to a liquidity addition mistake in a Pumpfun token transaction.
Polymarket bettors place 86% odds on the SEC approving Litecoin ETF this year.
Some of the most optimistic targets are up to $14 per coin.
TRUMP, a meme coin launched earlier this month on Solana, is available as a payment option at several of President Trump's online merchandise stores.
JellyJelly Solana Token skyrocketed to a $250 million market cap, highlighting its strong demand for the new JellyJelly app.
When it comes to the rivalry between XLM and XRP, things are getting interesting. After a rough few months, Stellar's XLM token may finally have reached a key low against its long-time competitor, XRP.
After the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged, the crypto market has maintained steady growth. Among these, Litecoin stands out in the altcoin sector, recording significant double-digit gains in just a few hours. This surge has impacted several on-chain metrics, suggesting that Litecoin's price is currently overvalued.
The AUSD stablecoin is now officially live on Solana, surpassing $20 million in issuance and boosting on-chain payments & DeFi growth.
Solana (SOL) has been navigating extreme volatility as the broader market shifted from bearish to bullish within hours yesterday. After experiencing a sharp 25% decline from its all-time high (ATH) in less than two weeks, SOL tested a crucial demand level and is now making an attempt to recover lost ground.
Shortly before assuming the presidency, Donald Trump launched his own meme coin on Solana. Melania Trump followed suit a day later.
"We want crypto DeFi to expand access to institutional-quality products," said Apollo Partner Christine Moy.
A new research report analyzing token popularity in crypto casinos reveals that while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) continue to dominate the market, alternative cryptocurrencies like Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) are gaining traction. What Happened: The study, conducted by Renomowanekasyno.pl, highlights the various factors influencing players' choices in online crypto gambling.
Skilled commodities trader Peter L. Brandt, who has been in the trading business since the 1970s, has addressed the XRP community to announce some good news to them and make a bullish XRP price prediction.
Pump.fun surpassed Solana and Ethereum in 30-day trading volume, with Solana generating over $119.33 million in monthly fees, while Ethereum recorded $142.57 million. Data from DefiLlama showed that Pump.fun recorded $295.53 million in trading volume in the past 24 hours.
SafeMoon V2 (SFM) has been thrust into the limelight again following a 115% surge over the past 48 hours. With SFM's price currently at $0.
A Venmo co-founder, Iqram Magdon-Ismail, and early investor have launched a Solana token to support a future video app.
Experts, including Ripple CTO David Schwartz, argue that while Bitcoin and XRP are not currently quantum-proof, the urgency around quantum computing threats is overstated.
Ripple, the company behind XRPL and the XRP token development, will unlock 1 billion XRP on February 1, Saturday. At current prices, this unlock is worth $3.10 billion, of which Ripple could sell a fraction throughout the month.
Litecoin's price surged on January 30 as expectations grew that the Securities and Exchange Commission will approve a spot ETF. Litecoin (LTC) jumped more than 12%, reaching an intraday high of $135.
Raj Gokal, a cofounder of Solana (SOL), recently expressed some epic opinions online; the one that really stood out was his take on the future of meme coins, which have long been seen as more about humor than substance. Gokal predicted a shift: soon, meme coin portfolios will not just be a collection of playful cartoons.
Polkadot (DOT) joined Litecoin (LTC) as a top performer, gaining 4.8% from Wednesday.
Discover how a janitor turned $15 into $20,000 with a $0.08 altcoin and why IntelMarkets (INTL) could be the next big opportunity, potentially rivaling Solana's success.
With payments dropping from 1 billion to just 100 million, XRP has experienced a sharp decline in on-chain volume. The asset's liquidity and the general health of the market are called into question by this sharp decline.
The cryptocurrency market is on edge as Canary Capital's proposed Litecoin (LTC) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) takes a major step toward approval. In a recent update, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially acknowledged the filing for the Litecoin ETF, signaling that the proposed investment product could become a reality in the near future.
"If LTC goes then I think BTC will follow," one industry participant forecasted.
Ripple price had a strong performance in January, outperforming popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Ripple (XRP) rose by over 50%, while Bitcoin (BTC) jumped by 12%, and Ethereum (ETH) fell by 6%.
On-chain investigator ZachXBT reported that Ripple was compromised for approximately 213 million XRP, valued at around $112.5M. In a recent post on X, ZachXBT flagged suspicious Ripple (XRP) transfers worth around $112.
Regulators are moving forward with their assessment of a Litecoin ETF, opening the door for public input before making a final decision.
The crypto world is buzzing with excitement! Ripple (XRP) and Solana (SOL) are showing strong bullish momentum, with experts predicting new highs this month.
As much as Donald Trump's re-election triggered a massive rally across multiple assets, XRP significantly benefited from the confirmation that the now-former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler would resign on January 20.
As XRP Whales are seen betting big on DTX Exchange's viral ICO which is nearing its launch, it sees over $3.3 million capital inflow in only 3 days. Let's find out why!
As January ends and February looms on the horizon, the cryptocurrency market is buzzing with anticipation for what many analysts predict could be the start of an altseason in Q1 of 2025, following the Bitcoin halving year's historical trend. This period is often marked by significant price movements in altcoins, with several already showing promising
After what was generally perceived as a bullish FOMC meeting on Wednesday, Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins are surging higher. Solana (SOL) and Sui (SUI) are leading the altcoin pack.
TL;DR ETF Buzz: Litecoin (LTC) surged 14% amid the SEC's review of a proposed ETF and 87% investor confidence in its approval. Network Boom: Daily transactions hit $2.85B with 122K new wallets, signaling heightened adoption and activity. Price Momentum: LTC spiked to $130, topping major cryptos; technicals suggest bullish potential if key resistance breaks.
Ripple's XRP has outperformed most top cryptocurrencies this month. In the last 30 days, XRP has rallied by 52%, pushing the altcoin's market capitalization to $178 billion.
As XRP eyes a potential surge to $4, this new AI-driven altcoin, has garnered $1.2 million from Solana whales, positioning itself as a top investment opportunity.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is poised for a major upgrade with the launch of an AMM feature for RLUSD, while XRP continues to trade steadily at $3.10.