The crypto markets are consolidating after a small rise as the bulls face fatigue following a minor surge. Bitcoin price surged above $88,000 but has settled above $87,000 despite the rising bearish activity. On the other hand, Ethereum sustains above $2000, while memecoins display some strength as DOGE, PEPE, and FLOKI maintain a strong upswing.

Conflux says its security team has successfully patched the CREATE2 Opcode vulnerability with version 2.5 network upgrade.

Conflux (CFX)Portal wallet will be removed from the Chrome plugin market due to security risks. Users are advised to switch to the Fluent wallet for enhanced safety and support.

Conflux (CFX) has issued a security alert warning users about phishing attempts by hackers impersonating official accounts. Users are advised to avoid suspicious links and remain vigilant.

Conflux (CFX) has announced the successful completion of its v2.5.0 network hardfork upgrade, ensuring enhanced stability and performance across its blockchain network.

Tthe OP Stack has remained dominant, with "bridge abstraction" volume surging ahead of Ethereum's next major upgrade.

Stacks has created history with its mind blowing hold over the world. The financial system was revolutionized when Stacks started climbing the ladder.

The module may further increase Lido's node operator set and improve staking risk mitigation, the CEO of SSV Labs told Cointelegraph.

A bank teller has been arrested for allegedly grabbing $1,000,000 in cash from his employer's vault and successfully sneaking it out of the premises. Daniel A. Acebo was hired by a New York bank – which hasn't yet been named – as a business banker, according to local reports.

Stacks (STX) has been facing a challenging market environment, aligning with the broader downturn in the cryptocurrency market. After reaching a peak of around $2.5 in December 2024, the price of STX has steadily fallen, with each subsequent peak lower than the previous one.

In this piece, we'll assess if Stacks (STX) can rebound above its key EMAs.

Bitcoin's drop below $80,000 comes as ETF outflows surge and macro pressures mount. But how does the current dip stack up against the past?

TL;DR Companies like Jump Crypto, SNZ, and UTXO have made strong commitments to this innovative Bitcoin solution. Due to this, the value of the Stacks' token has increased by more than 11%, currently trading at $0.8629.

While Bitcoin remains below the supply zone around $90k, bulls have seen BTC bounce from lows of $82k hit on Wednesday as cryptocurrencies crashed. Despite the lingering economic concerns and tariffs, Bitcoin has reclaimed the $86k area. Several altcoins have also held up at key support levels, including Ethereum, XRP and Solana.

Stacks, the leading Bitcoin (BTC) Layer-2 (L2) network for BTC-oriented decentralized finance (DeFi), has announced that its sBTC token has been adopted by a number of institutional clients, as detailed to Finbold on Thursday, February 27.

Stacks, a prominent layer-2 solution designed to unlock the potential of Bitcoin for decentralized finance (DeFi), is gaining significant momentum. The platform announced today that a number of major institutions are adopting sBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed, decentralized programmable asset, as a key component of their Bitcoin strategies.

Blockchair announced today the launch of its Stacks Explorer, further expanding its mission to provide comprehensive blockchain analytics.

Conflux (CFX) reveals its v2.5.0-testnet hardfork, urging node operators to upgrade before March 3 to avoid protocol incompatibility. The upgrade includes a crucial security fix.

Conflux (CFX) Network has announced changes to key parameters following the conclusion of its 14th voting round. Key adjustments include increases in PoW block rewards and interest rates.

Conflux (CFX) Network outlines its parameter voting mechanism, detailing how users can influence network parameters through staking and voting on the blockchain.

BeInCrypto community recently had the pleasure of hosting Alon Muroch, SSV Labs Founder and a key contributor to SSV Network, in an insightful AMA session. As SSV celebrates its first year, Alon shared exciting developments, including the groundbreaking SSV2.0 upgrade and the introduction of Based Applications (bApps).

Metaplanet shares have risen 4,800% as the company, known as “Asia's MicroStrategy,” has stacked Bitcoin.

Bitcoin (BTC) dived back into the red as momentum stalled around the $99,000 price level and fell to a low of $95,891 before recovering and moving to its current level. The flagship cryptocurrency is down almost 1% as it oscillates between $95,000 and $99,000, nearly 11% below its all-time high as it struggles to reclaim $100,000.

Velar launches the BTC Name Grant Program to drive .btc digital identity adoption and unify the Stacks ecosystem.

Velar's new initiative aims to improve Bitcoin interactions, partnering with Stacks and other leaders to enhance user identity management.

Velar and its partners have raised more than 6,000 STX to incentivize users to adopt the .BTC digital identity on the Stacks layer-2 network.

TL;DR SSV Network has launched a new 2.0 upgrade that integrates ‘based' apps directly with Ethereum's chain, enhancing the security and scalability of the ecosystem. The new security model allows direct participation in Ethereum's validator network without requiring additional tokens, eliminating risks of traditional restaking models.

The upgrade enables applications called based apps or “bApps” to connect directly to Ethereum's layer-1 chain.

SSV Network recently revealed SSV 2.0, a new bootstrapping model to bring “Based” Applications (bApps) to Ethereum. The new infrastructure framework aims to enhance the network's security and enable “truly decentralized” bApps without compromising Ethereum's core values.

The Graph (GRT), a decentralized indexing protocol, has been garnering considerable attention as it begins to show signs of bullish momentum. Recently, the asset has been forming a price pattern indicative of a possible 15% price increase.

GRT could soar by 15% to reach the upper trendline of the current bullish pattern.

Hermetica, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol operating on Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks, has announced a major liquidity initiative that is set to establish USDh as the largest stablecoin within the Stacks ecosystem. USDh is Hermetica's Bitcoin-backed yield-bearing stablecoin. The protocol has finalised a liquidity deal that will bring in approximately $3 million in USDh liquidity.

Conflux (CFX) has launched a Bug Bounty Program, encouraging community members to report issues and suggest improvements, with rewards ranging from 10 to 500 CFX.

Fresh off completing significant technical upgrades, Ali is now laser focused on growing Stacks' user base.

SSV Network's latest update integrates OpenTelemetry to boost observability and monitoring, offering enhanced user experience and future-proofing the client.

The Graph has launched Geo Genesis, a new Web3 application that democratizes knowledge sharing through collaborative spaces and governance tools, making blockchain data accessible to users of all technical skill levels.

Today The Graph launched Geo Genesis, a new application that aims to transform the way knowledge is organized in the Web3 space.

The Graph, the decentralized protocol for blockchain data, has unveiled Geo Genesis, a new application designed to bring web3 knowledge sharing to the masses.

The Graph launches the Geo Genesis service, with the goal of producing human-readable, composable data collections. The Graph remains a key source of Web3 data for app builders.

The Graph (GRT), a blockchain data indexing protocol, has launched Geo Genesis, a new app that allows users to curate and share Web3 knowledge, as reported to Finbold on Thursday, January 9.

Geo Genesis marks the realization of a decentralized platform where knowledge is organized into dynamic, interconnected knowledge graphs.

While American bond yields have surged this week, cryptocurrencies offer investors a good way to benefit from price movement and staking yields. With some Ethereum tokens yielding above 10%, these assets are doing better than bonds and dividend stocks.

Stacks, a layer-2 blockchain built on Bitcoin, has faced a significant outage lasting over four hours. According to its status page, the network ceased producing transaction blocks at 7:15 UTC on Jan. 6.

The Graph (GRT) is showing strong potential for growth as it continues to gain traction in the blockchain space. As of now, the live price of The Graph crypto is approximately $0.21.

Story Highlights The live price of The Graph crypto is . The Graph price is expected to go as high as $1.00 in 2025. GRT price with a potential surge could reach a maximum of $3.54 by 2030.

As 2024 draws to a close, the cryptocurrency market remains a landscape of sharp volatility, presenting both challenges and opportunities for traders and investors.

Stacks (STX) has experienced a significant 26% decline over the past week, with its price falling to around $1.71 at the time of writing. The cryptocurrency has dropped sharply, but it is approaching a crucial support level, which could signal a potential rebound.

Stacks (STX) tumbled by 26% in a week, approaching the critical $1.75 support within a bullish channel.