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Ethereum (ETH) is giving investors a serious case of whiplash. After a 13.40% drop in the past week, and with the trading volume in the last 24 hours standing at $17.64 billion, the market is clearly on edge. Analysts are watching price patterns, technical indicators, and liquidation trends to figure out Ethereum’s next potential move. By the way, ETH trades at $1,893.17 as of press time. Mixed Signals: Falling Wedge vs. Bearish Outlook According to Daan Crypto Trades, Ethereum has been consolidating following a substantial market downturn. He points to a falling wedge pattern as a possible sign of a…

BabyDoge (BABYDOGE) emerged in June 2021 as a community-driven cryptocurrency, making it one of the first major memecoins to burst onto the scene. While it draws inspiration from Dogecoin, BabyDoge sets itself apart through a unique combination of elements rarely seen in the memecoin space: innovative tokenomics on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC), genuine utility through real-world applications, and a commitment on animal welfare. Unlike many meme tokens that rely solely on humor and speculation, BabyDoge has successfully merged the playful aspects of meme culture with practical cryptocurrency innovations and tangible social impact. Meme to Mainstream: The BabyDoge Journey The…

John Deaton, a well-known lawyer for XRP holders, has flagged a claim circulating in the cryptocurrency space as false. Notably, the claim concerns the roles of different crypto assets within the U.S. government and specifically mentions XRP, Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL). Setting XRP and Cardano record straight Deaton, in an X post, clarified that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did not issue any statement. “EVERYONE: The @SECGov did not release any such thing,” he wrote. EVERYONE:The @SECGov did not release any such thing. https://t.co/PbRoMZbe6A — John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) March 14, 2025 The XRP lawyer’s clarification became necessary…

In a post shared on X with his 700,000 followers, market veteran CRYPTO₿IRB (@crypto_birb) outlined what he believes could be one of Bitcoin’s final major pullbacks before an eventual surge to a six-figure price target. In his own words: “BTC LAST DIPS BEFORE $273K? Here’s why:” He backed up this claim with a series of concise bullet points covering market trends, technical signals, and historical data. Last Chance to Buy Bitcoin Cheap? CRYPTO₿IRB’s analysis begins with a description of the “Bull Market” environment, noting that both the 200-week and 50-week moving averages are rising. These long-term trends often reflect a…

Ethereum’s vision appears to be so messy that it leaves EVM changes in limbo, says a former Ethereum Foundation engineer. Frustrated by the lack of direction and stalled progress in Ethereum’s development, a former Solidity expert and compiler engineer claims there is a “lack of a clear and cohesive vision” for Ethereum (ETH) and the Ethereum Virtual Machine, making progress in the latter “impossible.” This is why I left the Ethereum Foundation.There is a lack of a clear and cohesive vision for Ethereum and EVM, making progress in EVM impossible.I’ve seen EVM changes repeatedly shut down because they don’t check…

Kelsier CEO Hayden Davis, the brains behind the controversial LIBRA memecoin, said he also launched the MELANIA memecoin and that his team sniped both tokens as soon as the contract addresses went live. LIBRA was released on Friday, sparking a now-deleted tweet of support from Argentina’s President Javier Milei saying it would support small and mid-sized businesses in the country. His backtracking on the project prompted a 95% plunge in the token’s value. Sniping is when people use bots to buy memecoins seconds after the smart contract goes live. Wallets that snipe funds are often those that end up with…

Crypto lawyer John E. Deaton has refuted a report that claimed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had assigned specific roles to XRP, ADA, and SOL. Deaton stated unequivocally on social media platform X that the SEC did not release any such information. EVERYONE:The @SECGov did not release any such thing. https://t.co/PbRoMZbe6A — John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) March 14, 2025 What Did the Disputed Report Claim? The report, which appeared on a crypto news platform several hours before Deaton’s rebuttal, alleged that the SEC had designated XRP for state-level financial transactions, ADA for academic credentialing and government services, and…

The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in! Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to catch up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games. Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week, along with a few other tidbits you might have missed. We also showcase a…

Crypto perpetuals neared $59 trillion in 2024, but Binance’s share dropped 20% in December. Crypto perpetuals had a record-breaking year in 2024, with trading volumes soaring past expectations as the top 10 centralized exchanges hit $58.5 trillion, more than double the $28 trillion recorded in 2023, according to data from CoinGecko. https://twitter.com/coingecko/status/1900460672707862547 Yet, despite the overall market growth, cryptocurrency exchange Binance lost ground, with its market share dropping from 43% in January to 34% in December. The top 10 centralized perpetual exchanges recorded $21.2 trillion in trading volume in 2024 Q4, an increase of +79.6% from Q3’s figure of $11.8…

A cryptocurrency task force under President Donald Trump is considering the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve. The plan could establish Bitcoin as a strategic asset and motivate other nations to adopt similar measures. Meanwhile, debate remains about whether the Federal Reserve or the Treasury Department would oversee the Bitcoin reserve. Legislative approval would be necessary if the Fed were to manage the purchase, since it has maintained that current laws do not permit Bitcoin holdings. Funding the Reserve: Gold, Debt, or Seized Bitcoin? In a recent statement, brokerage firm Bernstein outlined several possible funding methods for establishing a Bitcoin…