Bitcoin (BTC) picked up momentum as it climbed above $98,000, as short-term bulls eye the $100,000 level. A break above this level could power BTC towards $105,000.

Several gaming companies with over $1 billion in valuation are now actively considering token launches, according to Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson. In a Feb.

Charles d'Haussy, the dYdX Foundation CEO, projected that September would be the start of a months-long DeFi boom. d'Haussy argued at the Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong that "DeFi Summer" was an inadequate term to describe the upcoming growth.

Alexander Spiegelman, Director of Research at Aptos, has condemned Monad for copying key technologies from Aptos without proper acknowledgment.

Charles d'Haussy, CEO of the dYdX Foundation, predicts the DeFi will start to boom in September and will have more entry points for new users than ever.

Charles d'Haussy, CEO of the dYdX Foundation, predicts the DeFi will start to boom in September and will have more entry points for new users than ever.

Aptos just got a vibe shift in an unconventional "community takeover" led by a degen trader called BuzzlamicJihad, causing APT to spike.

Aptos (APT) has been making waves in the crypto space, with significant network growth and a bullish price action that could lead to a breakout in the near future. The cryptocurrency has caught the attention of investors, who are closely watching its progress following a year of impressive on-chain adoption.

Litecoin (LTC) was also among the top performers, gaining 7.3%.

Aptos consolidates inside a bullish flag pattern on the weekly chart and faces exponential network growth.

The cryptocurrency market has recorded a change of 0.48% in the past 24 hours. However, Bitcoin price has retested its $96k level, following which top altcoins have experienced a significant pullback in their respective valuations. On the other hand, by defying all the odds, the Aptos price has jumped by 13% in 24 hours.

Solana (SOL) joined Aptos (APT) as an underperformer, falling 5.1%.

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has made a strong entry into the market with its Strike Preferred Stock (STRK).

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) preferred stock, STRK, had a record-breaking performance in its first two weeks. According to the company, STRK is now the best-performing out of 115 preferred stocks listed in the US since 2022.

Since the launch of the first NFTs, they have gradually gained popularity not only among crypto investors but also among artists, celebrities, and people from all walks of life. But popularity brought some challenges.

Aptos (APT) has recently triggered a buy signal on its weekly chart, suggesting a potential rebound for the cryptocurrency. However, while the outlook looks optimistic, several obstacles remain, and it's unclear whether the momentum can be sustained in the coming days.

Aptos is showing signs of a potential rebound, but faces significant resistance and declining market interest.

Bitcoin (BTC) recovered from a low of $94,106 on Wednesday to move to its current level of $96,628. BTC retreated below $95,000 after inflation data showed inflation had risen more than economists had predicted, rattling the crypto and traditional markets.

Digital currencies traded in green on Thursday after bouncing back from yesterday's sudden dip. Aptos grabbed the crypto community's attention as it targets massive breakouts. APT eyes significant surges after rebounding from a crucial support barrier after consolidating within a descending wedge.

Aptos, a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain, has gained significant attention due to its innovative design and robust ecosystem. Built to address scalability, reliability, and upgradeability, Aptos leverages the MOVE programming language, originally developed by Facebook (now Meta).

Starknet-based lending protocol zkLend has confirmed a significant security breach, resulting in the theft of more than $9 million in Ethereum (ETH).

ZkLend lost over $4.9 million in a cyber attack. The ZkLend team gave a bounty for the stolen assets.

zkLend has lost over $9 million worth of Ethereum in a hack. The protocol is demanding the hacker return 90% of the stolen funds or face legal consequences.

ZkLend has lost nearly $5 million in a Starknet exploit, and the protocol has offered the hacker a 10% bounty if the remaining funds are returned before Feb. 14.

ZkLend lost nearly $10 million in a Starknet exploit. The protocol offered the hacker a 10% bounty if the remaining funds were returned before Feb. 14.

In yet another crypto hacking incident, ZkLend Next generation lending protocol has officially confirmed that it was hacked, resulting in the loss of 3,300 ETH. In an unusual move, zkLend publicly addressed the hacker via an X post, offering a 10% white hat bounty if the remaining 90% of the stolen funds are returned.

Aptos (APT) has emerged as a strong player in the crypto market, gaining attention for its innovative scalability features and growing on-chain activity. The blockchain network, which has made significant strides in blockchain technology, is becoming increasingly recognized for its potential to impact the decentralized ecosystem.

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a modest rebound, but some altcoins struggle. SAND, APT, BERA, and ARB face declining momentum, raising concerns among analysts.

Aptos shows significant growth, driven by scalability innovations and increasing market confidence.

Some of the altcoins are up more than 5% on Monday. Could this latest surge turn into something else, or will it be short-lived with the downtrend to continue?

Cryptocurrency prices remained under pressure last week as concerns about a trade war between the United States and its top trading partners remained.

Aptos (APT) has struggled with steady selling pressure over the past two months, and recent token unlock events may exacerbate these challenges. With increasing unlocks and panicked sentiment in the market, APT could face more downside in the near future.

The 1-week heatmap threw the $5.5 liquidity cluster into sharper relief.

Following the market's recent corrections, Aptos (APT) has revisited the lows of its Macro Range, hitting a six-month low at the start of February. According to an analyst, the cryptocurrency's recovery and ongoing retests of this crucial level could lead to a rebound in the following months.

The crypto market is finally showing signs of recovery after its recent massive liquidation. However, the soon-to-be-coming crypto unlock event could introduce even further volatility for a few cryptos, so investors should consider selling those before the volatility takes over.

You can now send and receive Aptos directly through Ledger Live, the official app for Ledger hardware wallets. This means top-tier security combined with a simple and seamless user experience with Aptos.

Strategy's share sales from its at-the-market offering were just below 3% of the total cumulative trading volume.

Aptos Labs has announced a major breakthrough, revealing that its new blockchain execution engine, Shardines, has unlocked 1 million transactions per second for Aptos. On Feb.

Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market took a turn for the worse over the weekend in price drops that have largely been blamed on Trump's promised tariffs. I overheard a handful of X Spaces hosts sound the alarms about it on Monday, acting as though the bull market was over.

The Aptos network continues its impressive growth with record user activity as APT sees 2.8% price recovery.

The crypto market witnessed the biggest crash of the year as Bitcoin fell to $91,200 over the last 24 hours. Nevertheless, the upcoming week presents opportunities for investors owing to external developments surrounding tokens.

APT's recent price action has been bearish, but this might change soon.

Circle's dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC has officially gone live on the layer-1 chain Aptos (APT). Aptos' native token, APT, is up on the news, surging by 5.5% in the past 24 hours. The 38th-ranked crypto asset by market cap is trading at $7.91 at time of writing.

With a total Bitcoin holdings of 471,107 BTCs, which is worth more than $49 billion, MicroStrategy controls around 2.24% of BTC's total supply.

Michael Saylor, co-founder of the Bitcoin-focused company MicroStrategy, has taken to his official account on the X social media network to make an important announcement. Saylor said that MicroStrategy is pricing its Strike Preferred Stock Offering, planning to raise not $250 million but $584 million.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy plans to raise $563 million from its STRK preferred stock offering. This development is significant as it forms part of the software company's plans to acquire more Bitcoin.

Circle's bid to push its USD Coin (USDC) to the fore as a leading stablecoin option got a boost following the launch of the coin on the Aptos mainnet network. Aptos is a fast-growing layer-1 blockchain network, and the biggest compliment to its reputation could be its “Solana killer” nickname.

Aptos users can now access Native USDC directly, improving transaction efficiency and eliminating the need for cross-chain bridging. The integration strengthens DeFi, payments, and real-world asset applications on the Move-based blockchain. The post Circle Announces Native USDC Is Now Live on Aptos Mainnet appeared first on Cryptonews.