The percentage of Ethereum (ETH) supply staked on the network has dropped to 27.6%, a level last seen in July 2024. This decline has raised questions about Ethereum's long-term appeal among investors and whether staking remains a preferred option.

NYSE's Ethereum staking proposal in Grayscale's ETF could set a precedent for staking-based financial products. If approved, institutional investors could earn staking rewards within a regulated ETF, a potential driver for Ethereum adoption.

Ethereum's (ETH) mega-upgrade Prague-Electra, or Pectra, will debut on Holesky testnet Feb. 24, while Sepolia activation is set to happen in early March. Stress-tests on both testnets will help developers decide on the exact timing for mainnet activation of Pectra.

Institutional adoption of ETH ETFs has picked up pace, despite the altcoin's price stagnating.

XRP, the third largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has risen more than 17% since the past week due to positive developments surrounding potential crypto exchange-traded funds (ETF).

SafeMoon is pivoting to a new phase with plans to launch a meme coin on the Solana blockchain.

Solana doubled Ethereum's trading volume, hitting $5.39B vs. $2.14B, while perpetual trading reached $1.09B, surpassing Ethereum's $470M.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has acknowledged and is also set to review more crypto ETF proposals, this time, it's for Ripple's controversial crypto, XRP.

This February, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) is continuing to one-up Ethereum (ETH 0.85%) , the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap and its biggest rival. And, given Ethereum's ongoing leadership shake-up, there's a good chance that the hits will just keep coming.

XRP is yet again on the rise with rumors of XRP ETF to IPO hitting to US crypto reserve, 2025 seems to be the XRP year. With positive vibes all the way, XRP has seen an impressive 8% rally, coming very close to the $3 mark as investor enthusiasm rises.

It's very possible for cryptocurrencies to spend a bit too much time in the spotlight, leaving latecomers to crypto investing to take heavy losses, when having a bit of foresight would have spared them a lot of pain.

The NYSE has filed with the SEC on behalf of asset manager Grayscale, seeking approval to introduce staking in its spot Ethereum ETFs. The post NYSE Seeks SEC Approval for Staking in Grayscale's Spot Ethereum ETF appeared first on Cryptonews.

After the successful launch of the dollar-pegged RLUSD stablecoin at the start of December, Ripple has been regularly minting millions or at least hundreds of thousands of RLUSD pretty regularly.

The story of Ripple (XRP) is one of a regulatory battle that has kept the entire crypto industry on edge. After years of tug-of-war with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an unexpected change has just shaken the market: the U.S. regulator has officially acknowledged the requests for XRP and Dogecoin ETFs filed by Grayscale.

A new project with strong fundamentals has emerged in the crypto arena, looking to rival renowned players like Cardano (ADA) and Ripple (XRP). While the XRP price is facing resistance at key levels and ADA is consolidating after the recent runup, DTX Exchange (DTX) has outpaced peers with 650% gains in the last two months.

A lighthearted tweet about Kansas State University's financial situation has spurred new conversations on XRP's aspirational pricing goals. Known in sporting circles as “Kelly in Vegas,” Kelly Stewart added comedy into the continuous discussion among the crypto community about XRP surpassing $100.

Back in 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Ripple, alleging that the company broke securities laws when it sold its XRP (XRP 1.71%) cryptocurrency to investors. The case was partially resolved in August 2024, but it isn't officially over yet.

As XRP targets reclaiming the $3 spot, the asset's current trading pattern resembles a historical movement that points to a potential upside of about 350%.

Ethereum (ETH) has been showing notable bullish signs recently, with its price maintaining strong support above $2,600. As of the latest data, ETH is trading at $2,702.21, reflecting a 0.67% increase over the past 24 hours.

The crypto sector is used to forecasts and bets on the future. But when a probability rises to 81%, it stops being mere speculation and becomes a credible scenario.

XRP price has continued to stay on the investors' radar since yesterday, as evidenced by the recent surge in its price. During writing, Ripple's native asset was up about 8% after consolidating between the $2.3 and $2.5 range over the past few weeks.

XRP's market capitalization soared above $160 billion, thus solidifying the asset as the third-biggest in the entire crypto market.

Solana (SOL) has shown signs of a potential recovery after recently falling below the $190 mark. With its market capitalization now approaching $97 billion, Solana is seeing a resurgence in investor interest.

The XRP price has displayed a strong bullish recovery this week by adding over 20% to its valuation.

DeFi giant XRP price has successfully caught the tailwinds after the SEC signaled that it may be dropping the Ripple lawsuit. This has pumped the Ripple price by more than 12% in the last 24 hours.

Ethereum price will likely embark on a parabolic rally after months of lackluster performance as Solana (SOL) ecosystem meme coins become extractive, where only insiders make money. Can the ETH price hit $10K as investors speculate on Solana's implosion?

Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has responded to the SEC's decision to entertain Grayscale's request to turn XRP into an ETF, calling it an "inevitable" step despite prior skepticism.

The crypto market today has been trading mostly sideways, with a modest change in numbers. The total market capitalization ticked up by 1.22% to $3.25 trillion. Meanwhile, the trading volume also rose slightly by 4.61% to $107.47 billion.

Speculation about any altcoin's ETF odds are all the rage these days.

Cryptocurrency prices rebounded on Saturday, with Bitcoin moving above $97,500 and the market cap of all tokens soaring to $3.25 trillion. The crypto fear and greed index exited the fear zone and moved neutral at 43. So, let's explore some of the top-performing crypto market stories of the day.

Solana (SOL) has recently fueled optimism in the crypto market, with the altcoin bouncing off a key demand zone around $190 and showing strong signs of bullish momentum. The price action suggests that the token is positioning itself for a potential rally, eyeing price targets of $225 and even $260 in the near future.

Momentum builds for an XRP-spot ETF as the SEC acknowledges filings. Could this be the catalyst XRP investors have been waiting for?

The crypto market on Saturday again garnered investor attention across the globe, with coins mainly illustrating rising price trajectories. Bitcoin (BTC) price traded near the $98K level on February 15, whereas Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP prices pumped 1%-10%.

Crypto analyst Dark Defender has predicted that the XRP price could soon rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $5. The analyst revealed a bullish pattern that had formed for XRP, which showed that the crypto could reach this price target and rally higher.

SafeMoon is set to launch a new memecoin on the Solana (SOL) blockchain on Saturday at 1:00 AM UTC. This move follows the burn of 2.2 trillion SFM tokens across Ethereum, Polygon, and Binance Smart Chain networks, according to the VGX Foundation.

On February 14, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of 1,765 BTC, valued at approximately $171.06 million, according to Lookonchain. Fidelity, a major player in the market, saw 982 BTC leave its Bitcoin ETF, worth around $95.21 million.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently endorsed Brian Quintenz for CFTC chair, emphasizing the CFTCs vital role in maintaining strong U.S. markets. Garlinghouse also supported the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), which seeks to make the CFTC the primary crypto industry regulator.

BNB Chain, associated with Binance, topped Solana in daily fee generation on February 13, recording $5.8 million in fees, per Nansen data. This marked the first time since October 31, 2024, that a blockchain outside Ethereum or Solana led in fees, exceeding Solanas $3.3 million and outpacing Ethereum by over fivefold.

Solanas bridge platforms have exceeded $10.1 billion in total inbound volume since 2021, marking a 114% increase from $4.7 billion recorded up to February 2024, according to Flipside Crypto. This surge highlights Solanas growing role in cross-chain transfers.

XRP has experienced a strong price rebound over the past 48 hours, resulting in $1.07 million in liquidations, according to CoinGlass data. Of this, $596,580 was from long traders, while short traders accounted for $476,140.

Donald Trump actually launched a Solana token, but did Javier Milei? The answer remains unclear—and LIBRA is crashing amid the confusion.

Crypto pundit Andrei Jikh has reignited the $100 XRP price target, sparking a bullish sentiment in the XRP community. The analyst outlined several factors that could contribute to the parabolic rally to the ambitious $100 target.

Ethereum's price has shown small signs of improvement after a period of decline, but the question remains: will this uptick lead to a major rally? At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,712, up by 1.2%.

Institutional crypto investments are surging, signaling growing mainstream acceptance and potential market stabilization for digital assets. The post Hedge fund giant Millennium discloses $2.6B Bitcoin ETF and $182M Ethereum ETF holdings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Asset manager Grayscale plans to introduce staking to its spot Ether ETFs but says it will not guarantee or promote any specific level of returns to investors.

Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs just sold off the Meebits IP, which it acquired from Larva Labs in 2022.

Despite a volatile past two weeks, driven by Donald Trump's proposed trade tariffs and higher-than-expected January 2025 inflation data in the US, Ethereum (ETH) has successfully defended the $2,380–$2,460 demand zone. Now, analysts are eyeing a potential move toward $3,000 for the digital asset.

Ethereum's price fluctuations may be nearing its end in the short term, indicating a potential start of the much-anticipated major upward move to a new all-time high. Its upside capability to new highs is further supported by bullish indicators and key patterns cited on its chart.