The crypto exchange aims to launch $25,000 SOL derivatives, betting on institutional appetite as the token's volatility soars.

About a billion Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) tokens were removed from circulation on Thursday, applying further deflationary pressure on the popular dog-themed cryptocurrency. What Happened: Kaal Dhairya, a key figure in the ecosystem, took to X to announce the massive burning event to celebrate upgrades made to ShibTorch, Shiba Inu's community-driven burn portal.

First altcoin ETF on the horizon—will Litecoin break Bitcoin and Ethereum's monopoly?

Solana (SOL) has been showing resilience in the market despite recent fluctuations. Trading at around $234, the cryptocurrency is maintaining a steady price after dipping to $225 earlier this week.

Solana (SOL) has generated significant buzz in the crypto space as one of the most promising blockchain platforms. Often touted as the “Ethereum killer,” it gained massive popularity during its peak, reaching an all-time high (ATH) of $295 on January 19, 2025.

Cardano has activated its long-anticipated Plomin hard fork, opening what founder Charles Hoskinson describes as “the most powerful blockchain government in the world.” In a livestream titled “Welcome to the Plomin Era,” Hoskinson reflected on the network's decade-long path and explained how its newly enabled governance structures will shape Cardano's future.

Teleport, the decentralized ride-hailing service on Solana, announced Thursday that it is shutting down.

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.

After a recent explosive rally, XRP has calmed down and is currently trading at $3.10. Although momentum appears to be slowing down, the asset has managed to maintain its position above important support levels.

The recent departure of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler has optimism fresh optimism in the cryptocurrency community regarding the potential approval of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With filings for ETFs for altcoins like XRP, Solana, and Litecoin, the future of such products now hinges on regulatory clarity.

Cardano (ADA) price is up 6% in the last 24 hours, bringing its market cap to $34 billion as it attempts to reclaim the $1 level. Despite this short-term gain, ADA's trend remains uncertain, with technical indicators showing mixed signals.

Alternative ride-sharing app Teleport was founded in 2022, and raised $9 million, amid a surge in interest in "dePIN" projects.

Coinbase is looking to list the futures as soon as Feb. 18, it said in the filing.

The Dogecoin and Shiba Inu prices are rising today, sparking a bullish sentiment among investors. This comes following the massive wave of sell-offs earlier in the week, which led to a significant decline for the foremost meme coins.

The exchange is looking to list these new contracts, which will be cash-settled on a monthly basis, on or after Feb. 2025.

Crypto trading venue Coinbase Derivatives has applied for self-certification with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to list the Solana Futures Contract. The exchange directed the letter to CFTC's Christopher Kirkpatrick, highlighting February 18 as its desired launch date for the product.

After UFC's Instagram was hacked to promote a pump-and-dump Solana meme coin scam, the attackers got away with $1.4 million in profit.

The memecoin launch attracted hundreds of thousands of new onchain users, propelling Solana to become the third-largest blockchain network by stablecoin supply.

The controversial Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has deposited $407 million worth of SOL into the crypto exchange Kraken in the past year, according to the digital asset tracker Lookonchain. Lookonchain also notes that Pump.fun, which launched in January 2024, sold 264,373 SOL for $41.64 million worth of the stablecoin USDC.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that one rival of smart contract platform Solana (SOL) is waiting in the wings before making its next move to the upside while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC).

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.

Solana (SOL) price has risen more than 5% in the last 24 hours, bringing its market cap to around $117 billion and trading volume to surpass $6 billion. Despite this short-term surge, technical indicators remain mixed, with the Ichimoku Cloud showing uncertainty and the BBTrend still in negative territory.

Billionaire Mark Cuban has slammed the newly launched TRUMP coin, labeling it a symbol of “crypto chaos” while offering praise for established meme coins like SHIB and DOGE.

The official X account of Time, the famous red-framed magazine, was hacked earlier this Thursday in order to promote a fake Solana-based cryptocurrency.

Solana's market maturity and liquidity could accelerate broader crypto ETF adoption, enhancing market stability and investor confidence. The post Solana's market structure mirrors Bitcoin and Ether, strengthening its bid for US ETF approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple (XRP) eyes $4 next while Shiba Inu (SHIB) gathers steam for its next big move; DTX Exchange (DTX) is on track for a 100x upswing after Tier-1 exchange listings.

Avalanche (AVAX) and Cardano (ADA) are under bear pressure as market volumes decline. It's a great time to buy into these with DTX Exchange's final token at $0.16.

BlockDAG's TG Tap Miner integrates with OKX, enhancing BDAG rewards for players. Meanwhile, Cardano holds key support levels, and Avalanche eyes a potential breakout.

Cardano (ADA) has recently completed a significant milestone in its journey, the Plomin Hard Fork, which has made the network fully decentralized. This development is crucial because it shifts Cardano into a true decentralized governance model, allowing ADA token holders to vote on key decisions such as network upgrades and treasury spending.

In a latest development, Circle announced that its native stablecoin USDC has gone live on the Layer-1 Aptos mainnet and accessible to all developers and users. With the new development, developers and users would not need bridging when performing a transaction.

Solana price recovers today, reaching its highest point since Tuesday. This rebound coincided with the broad crypto market rally, with Bitcoin soaring above $105,000.

Crypto assets are trading sideways after attempting a narrow recovery following last week's free fall. Despite slight whale inflows, Solana (SOL) and Tron (TRX) are among the struggling altcoins.

Circle integrated its native USDC stablecoin onto Aptos' blockchain ecosystem alongside its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) for interoperability.

The JELLYJELLY token, inspired by Venmo's founder, sees explosive growth on launch day, marking a shift towards Internet Capital Markets on Solana.

Cardano price is navigating a bull market trend despite ongoing consolidation within a bullish pattern. Notably, ADA has experienced significant movements amidst a modest market upturn, where bulls are attempting a rally.

Securitize has expanded its tokenized real-world asset (RWA) offerings by integrating with Solana as part of a new collaboration with Apollo Global Management. The partnership introduces a tokenized version of the Apollo Diversified Credit Fund (ACRED), offering on-chain access to private credit investments.

A Solana investor who transformed a $577 investment into $171,000 in 2021 is now looking for the next big opportunity.

The SEC fined Kraken $30 million back in 2023 and forced it to shut down a similar staking product for U.S. customers.

Dogecoin is back in the green Thursday with modest gains, but some prominent Solana meme coins are blasting up the charts.

Patterns on the crypto market can be elusive, but sometimes, history leaves behind hints. Shiba Inu (SHIB) might just be one of those cases.

Circle integrates USDC natively on Aptos Layer-1 blockchain, marking a shift from bridged tokens and enhancing the network's DeFi capabilities.

Circle's digital dollar, USD Coin, is now available natively on the layer-1 blockchain Aptos, empowering developers and users.

Tokenized Credit Fund offers access to Apollo Diversified Credit Fund, utilizing chains like Solana and Ethereum.

With a strong focus on innovation and solving blockchain inefficiencies, Lightchain AI is rapidly gaining momentum as a serious contender to Solana's dominance.

Native USDC has finally landed on Aptos — a major move, one that brings Circle's stablecoin directly onto the high-speed blockchain, eliminating reliance on Ethereum bridges. No more middlemen, just pure 1:1 redeemable USDC issued straight from Circle.

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.