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Cryptocurrency analysis company Santiment shared the current status of the list of altcoins that crypto developers focus on the most in its latest assessment. The altcoin world continues to be very active and there have been many important developments in the last month. With Donald Trump taking office as the President of the United States, the SEC administration, which has become a cryptocurrency ally, has faced many altcoin spot ETF applications. Along with the developments, there have been significant changes in the rankings of the altcoins that developers focus on. Santiment created the list by examining the code changes on…
A market pundit has proposed a new theory for why the new SEC leadership has not yet dismissed the Ripple lawsuit despite it being the oldest crypto case on their desk. Notably, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) sustenance of the Ripple lawsuit has left many confused, especially as the new pro-crypto leadership terminates legal actions against other prominent firms. As a result, several theories on the possible reason behind this decision have surfaced. In the most recent instance, market commentator Vincent Van Code shared an idea surrounding the injunction barring certain sales of XRP tokens by Ripple. Ripple…
Nyan Heroes, the cat-themed hero shooter game built on Solana, announced its largest token airdrop to date on Thursday, with 6.7 million NYAN tokens (nearly $200,000) to be distributed during its upcoming Playtest 4 event. The airdrop, running from March 26 to April 13, represents a 34% increase from the previous distribution, and allocates 250,000 tokens to the top-ranked player. The reward structure, designed by former EVE Online economy director Asimakis Reppas, features three tiers: Challenger, Leaderboard, and Genesis NFT. Players can earn points by completing in-game missions and challenges, with additional opportunities through web missions like connecting accounts and…
Mantra (OM) was the key driver of the recent RWA token expansion trend. Despite the slow movements of other altcoins, OM is on fire, becoming one of the biggest gainers among altcoins. Mantra (OM) is the biggest gainer of the RWA sector, as well as one of the top performers of the 2025 bull cycle. OM is rallying, despite the corrections of other blue-chip assets. The RWA narrative partially explains the attention for OM, but the token has achieved cult status, behaving more like a meme token. OM rallied in 2025, after practically missing the 2021 bull cycle with extremely…
Russia’s Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank are reportedly working on a controlled crypto trading framework for select high-net-worth investors. On March 5, local media outlet Interfax reported that officials were exploring an experimental project allowing specific entities to engage in digital asset trading under a structured legal environment. Aleksey Yakovlev, head of the Ministry of Finance’s financial policy department, stated that the initiative targets “super-qualified” investors. This category includes corporations and individuals with assets exceeding 24 million rubles ($250,000). Although the plan is still in development, authorities aim to introduce regulations that ensure secure crypto trading within the…
Bitcoin (BTC) has broken out of its recent trading range, dropping below $90,000 for the first time in a month, according to a market update from QCP Capital. Bitcoin Drops Below $90K Amid Market Uncertainty, QCP Warns of Cautious Outlook The flagship cryptocurrency is currently trading just below this level, with market sentiment remaining subdued by broader macroeconomic factors. Trump Tariffs and Corporate Demand Concerns QCP Capital attributes some of Bitcoin’s recent weakness to US President Donald Trump’s new trade policies: Customs duties to Canada and Mexico Restrictions on Chinese investments in the US These measures have increased economic uncertainty,…
Stablecoins like USDT and USDC increased significantly on the Tron network, driving it to secure the most substantial gain, while Avalanche suffered the largest depletion of these stablecoins. During the last week, stablecoin liquidity shifted substantially throughout major blockchain platforms. Several blockchain networks led substantial money inflows, yet others confronted significant withdrawals, which points to major shifts throughout the crypto market. In the past 7 days, stablecoins(USDT&USDC) on #Tron increased by $824.51M, and stablecoins(USDT&USDC) on #Avalanche decreased by $506M.https://t.co/SxD9j6MIPu pic.twitter.com/Lc74rnyIrJ — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) February 24, 2025 Tron Dominates with $824.51M Inflow The Tron (TRX) blockchain has become the most popular…
Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis, a leading bitcoin proponent, cast doubt on the immediate feasibility of former President Donald Trump’s proposed cryptocurrency strategic reserve, citing insufficient Congressional backing as a critical barrier. Political Resistance Slows Trump’s Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Lummis Says Trump’s plan, unveiled March 2, 2025, via Truth Social, calls for a “Crypto Strategic Reserve” holding bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana, and cardano to establish the U.S. as the global crypto leader. Modeled after the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the initiative aims to leverage seized assets—or new purchases, though specifics remain unclear. The announcement briefly propelled bitcoin to $95,000 and spurred double-digit…
Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen below the crucial $90,000 mark for the first time in a month. This triggered a wave of liquidations and ramped up market volatility. The sudden downturn has left many traders in the red. Data from IntoTheBlock shows that about 12% of all Bitcoin addresses are currently underwater—the highest percentage of unrealized losses since October 2024. Looking back at IntoTheBlock’s historical “In/Out of the Money” data, it’s clear many investors bought BTC at higher prices, especially between $90,000 and $100,000. With the price now at $89,479, these addresses are “out of the money.” Historically, similar situations have…
Blockchains currently compete to lead the NFT market through annual trading volume growth and increasing transaction count and user interaction. The blockchain network Ethereum continued to dominate in February while Bitcoin, Solana, and Polygon demonstrated substantial development. The following analysis reviews the performance of the twelve foremost blockchains that recorded NFT sales. TOP BLOCKCHAINS BY MONTHLY #NFT SALES VOLUME #Ethereum #Bitcoin #Solana #Polygon #Mythos #Immutable #Base #BNBChain #Flow #Ronin #Cardano #Avalanche pic.twitter.com/Xtykuie1oM — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) March 5, 2025 Ethereum Maintains Its NFT Market Leadership In February 2025, Ethereum maintained its leadership position as the NFT…