XRP is off to a great start in 2025 showing a strong comeback as it advances toward its next possible milestone. The price performance of XRP indicates that it is gaining momentum for a bigger move after breaking through the descending wedge pattern and rising back above the $2.18 support level.

Ethereum-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended 2024 with record-breaking inflows, bringing in over $2.08 billion in December—almost double the previous month's figures, according to SoSoValue.

Tron's T3 Financial Crime Unit, formed through a partnership between Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs, has frozen $100 million in Tether's USDT since its inception in September.

According to Polymarket odds, there's an 85% chance that the SEC will approve a Solana ETF in 2025. Markets currently favor the position that it will happen before August, but only by a narrow margin.

A crypto crime task force formed by Tron (TRX), TRM Labs and Tether has reportedly frozen over $125 million worth of USDT internationally since its August 2024 inception.

Today was a volatile day in the stock market, with all three major indices closing lower to end the day after being up considerably in early morning trading. However, for most top-tier crypto projects, it was a solid day to kick off the first "official" trading day of the year (though the crypto market was open yesterday as it's a 24/7 market).

Shiba Inu (SHIB), one of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies, has captured the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike. Despite facing a recent bearish trend and trading 14.5% lower than its high in December, many remain hopeful for a rebound in 2025.

Ethereum (ETH) investors seem to be confident that the cryptocurrency's rebound above $3,400 could be the start of something better. This assertion could be attributed to their recent behavior, which has seen many holders refrain from selling despite a drawdown that happened recently.

Solana meme coin Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) claimed a new ATH of $1.45 on Thursday while claiming a valuation higher than 939 companies in the Russell 3000 Index.

Polymarket are giving the Solana spot ETF an 84% probability of getting SEC approval in 2025, following the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs earlier.

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Bitcoin is being outshined by its scrappier rivals. Today, its price climbed 2.9%, reaching a high of $97,526.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Thursday as positive market sentiment rings in the new year. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,554.72 +3.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,463.77 +3.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $207.01 +7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.39 +3.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3392 +4.5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002282 +5.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 35.4% and daily active addresses falling by 0.06%.

The price of Solana has kicked off the new year on an upswing following a post-Christmas decline that took SOL below the psychologically important $200 price point.

Dogecoin has witnessed an explosive increase in the number of large transactions, ahead of Ethereum. This provides a bullish outlook for the foremost meme coin as it suggests that Whales are actively accumulating DOGE.

LAYER is an SPL-2020 token which will initially function as Solayer's governance token and will be used to accelerate growth.

Polymarket bettors now predict an 85% likelihood that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the end of 2025, reflecting a 35% increase in confidence in the last few days.

A coalition formed by Tether, Tron, and TRM Labs is working with law enforcement agencies across the world to stamp out crypto-related crime.

Matthew Sigel described Polymarket's 77% projected odds of a US SOL ETF listing in 2025 as "underpriced."

Ethereum ETFs saw record inflows in December, driven by price movements and institutional interest, despite broader challenges for Ethereum's network.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The cryptocurrency market kicked off 2025 on a high note, with Bitcoin (BTC) reclaiming levels above $96,000, sparking renewed investor optimism.

Altseason in 2025 could make it the best year yet for altcoins, with Ethereum targeting $8K and Bitcoin dominance expected to drop to 45%. Key drivers include ETF inflows, a favorable regulatory environment, and strong fundamentals. Analysts highlight post-halving trends for further bullish momentum. The post Analysts Set $8K Ethereum Target With ‘Imminent' Altseason – Why 2025 Could Be Altcoins' Best Year Yet appeared first on Cryptonews.

T3 Financial Crime Unit, started by Tron blockchain, stablecoin issuer Tether, and TRM Labs in September, has frozen $100 million in illegal USDT.

The T3 Financial Crime Unit, a joint effort by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs, has frozen over $100 million in criminal assets.

A handful of on-chain metrics indicate that the native asset of the Ethereum network, Ether, may be poised to retreat to pre-November levels. The crypto analytics firm IntoTheBlock explained in a recent note that the past seven days have seen a significant drop of 73.2% in whales netflow.

Solana (SOL) rallied above $200 again, as the new year opened with expectations of multiple airdrops. Solana projects offer a mix of confirmed and hypothetical airdrops, still sparking hopes for a Pump.fun token.

The major Week in Ethereum Newsletter is winding down, with the community directing blame to the Ethereum Foundation.

The crypto market showed signs of life yesterday after enduring weeks of persistent selling pressure, with many assets starting to recover. Solana, one of the top-performing cryptocurrencies, joined the rally, surging over 10% in just 24 hours.

“Cryptocurrency transactions are not anonymous; they are the most traceable and trackable assets,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in April.

TL;DR Polymarket projects a 78% chance of SEC approval for Solana (SOL) ETFs in 2025. Five asset managers, including Grayscale and VanEck, have already filed applications for Solana ETFs. Changes in SEC leadership could be crucial for unlocking the approval of these financial products.

The price of Solana (SOL) shows a spectacular recovery of 10% following a significant transaction of 55 million dollars made by the Pump.fun platform to the Kraken exchange. This rise comes amid a context of high volatility for the cryptocurrency.

While late December saw Solana range-bound and down a couple of pegs, the altcoin seems to be riding the “new year, new me” wave with a major breakout. The post Solana Shatters $200 Barrier With 10% Surge – New Year New SOL High? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana's PumpFun has made another SOL transfer to the Kraken exchange. This marks their second deposit in as many days, raising concerns about a potential selloff just as SOL rebounds above $200.

The price of Ethereum (ETH) has held above the $3,200 support level but below the moving average lines. Cryptocurrency price analysis brought by Coinidol.com.

Demand for artificial intelligent agents has jumped in the last few months, helped by the potential market size and the hype. VIRTUAL price soared and became the best-performing cryptocurrency in 2024.

T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) has frozen criminal assets valued at $100 million across five continents. Formed by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs in August 2024, the group collaborates with law enforcement worldwide to disrupt organized schemes that rely on blockchain transactions.

In a latest development, the T3 Financial crime unit has hit a milestone of 100 million frozen USDT on Tron targeting a wide variety of bad actors, since the unit was formed in September. This marks a significant milestone in its fight against cryptocurrency-related financial crime.

Bitcoin is rising in the new year, propelling Solana and XRP to major gains as Dogecoin climbs—and Fartcoin blasts off again.

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is leaning bullish on one Solana (SOL) competitor while offering his analysis on XRP and Chainlink (LINK). Starting with Sei (SEI), Van de Poppe tells his 759,100 followers on the social media platform X that the Solana rival is “looking juicy” at the current level.

Crypto jumps as Bitcoin hits $96,711. Solana leads with 7% gains.

December marked a significant milestone for spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S., as they recorded net inflows exceeding $2 billion, according to data from SoSoValue.

TL;DR Pump.fun has generated over $398 million to date, emerging as one of the leading memecoin platforms in the Solana ecosystem. Despite the overall decline in the memecoin market, which lost over $40 billion in December, Pump.fun continues to show strong daily performance of $14 million. Beyond controversies and regulatory warnings, Pump.

A strong break of the $202 resistance has put Solana ($SOL) back on track as far as this bull market is concerned. With the all-time high at $264 just on the horizon, can the $SOL bulls achieve this level and beyond?

Cryptocurrency markets are surging on the first official trading day of 2025, with the top three coins by market capitalization up between 4% and 11% before U.S. markets open. CRYPTOCURRENCY PRICE 24-HOUR GAINS +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,595 +3.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,462 +4.0% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.40 +10.8% What Happened: XRP has overtaken Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) to become the third-biggest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, surging to $138 billion at the time of writing.

Render (RENDER) joined Solana (SOL) as a top performer, gaining 7.8%.

The potential approval of Solana ETFs could signal a shift in regulatory attitudes, impacting the broader acceptance of crypto assets. The post Polymarket predicts a 78% chance Solana ETFs will secure SEC approval this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), a Solana meme coin, has surged by 12%, reaching $0.40, fueled by a strong bullish trend in the broader crypto market.