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- Spectral Labs identifies Syntax vulnerability, pauses contracts
According to Immunefi, year-to-date losses from crypto hacks, exploits, and scams have topped $1.4 billion as of November 2024.
- Bitcoin records 129% year-to-date gain seven months after halving
According to data from CryptQuant, there is currently less than 2.5 million Bitcoin available for purchase on digital asset exchanges.
- Bitcoin smashes records with biggest-ever $26K monthly BTC price gain
Bitcoin has nailed something never seen before — $26,400 BTC price upside in a single monthly candle.
- Why is XRP price down today?
XRP price is down today due to overbought conditions and signs of whale dumping at local price tops.
- Ethereum ETFs See Record $333M Inflows, Outpacing Bitcoin Funds as Catch-Up Trade Gains Momentum
Improved outlook for the DeFi space and warmer regulatory climate with incoming U.S. administration are main drivers behind the sentiment shift towards ether, LMAX strategist Joel Kruger said.
- Pump.fun weekly revenue drops 66% after livestream controversy
Pump.fun’s weekly revenue peaked at $33 million in November before dropping to $11 million the following week.
- Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
- XRP Tops $100B Market Cap, Reaches 2018 Levels, as Ripple’s RLUSD Close to Approval
The surge brought 7-day gains to 30%, outperforming bitcoin (BTC) and other majors, while 30-day gains stand at nearly 300%, data from CoinGecko show.
- NFTs hit $562M in monthly sales volumes, recording six-month high
NFTs had a monthly sales volume of over $562 million in November, surpassing October’s record of $356 million.
- South Korea’s Democratic Party agrees to delay crypto tax by 2 years
South Korea’s Democratic Party had pushed back against the previous delay, claiming it was a political trick by the ruling party.
- SEC sues Touzi Capital for allegedly defrauding over 1,200 crypto investors
The SEC claims Touzi Capital misled investors by stating their funds would finance crypto mining operations, but instead used them for unrelated expenses.
- Ether has 3-year cup-and-handle ‘in the making,' analyst eyes $7.2K
Ether is forming a pattern on the price chart, signaling a 97% upward move by the end of the first quarter of 2025, according to a crypto analyst.
- Dogecoin flips Porsche, trader turns $160 into $5.6M, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 24 – 30
Dogecoin has surpassed the market capitalization of Porsche, a memecoin trader turned a $160 investment into millions: Hodler’s Digest
- ‘Government has become addicted to indirect regulation’ — Ripple CTO
In a recent Joe Rogan interview, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen revealed that the debanking of tech firms caused the Silicon Valley shift toward Trump.
- XRP price soars to 43-month highs, but is the rally over for now?
XRP's technical analysis points to a potential 20% price decline in December, with overleveraged positions likely exacerbating the downward pressure.
- Grayscale’s crypto portfolio up 85%, driven by triple-digit altcoin gains
Grayscale’s cryptocurrency gains are another sign of an incoming altcoin season, which may lead to an XRP rally of $2.57 before the end of 2024.
- Bitcoin liquidity index points to $110K local BTC top by January 2025
If the correlation holds up, Bitcoin price could trail the liquidity index to above $110,000 by January 2025, with a potential correction below $70,000 next.
- Fund strategist echos 6-figure BTC price targets, sees $250K+ in 2025
Bitcoin has just entered the "sweet spot" of the next BTC price bull market, Fundstrat's Tom Lee says.
- Bitcoin dominance hints at ‘altseason,’ analysts eye XRP price rally into 2025
Analysts are expecting Ether and altcoins like XRP to stage a significant rally leading into Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, which also marks the last day of SEC Chair Gensler.
- Spot ETH ETFs clocks highest daily inflow day: ‘Alt rotation has begun’
Spot Ether ETFs in the United States have hit a record high in daily inflows, surpassing spot Bitcoin ETFs inflows on the same day by around $12.9 million.
- ‘Due diligence’ in crypto is more critical than ever — Binance CMO
Binance CMO Rachel Conlan says that "community feedback and input" are important factors for crypto exchanges when deciding which cryptocurrencies to list, though nothing is "guaranteed."
- Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surges 60% after billion-dollar airdrop
Hyperliquid has distributed over 300 million HYPE tokens to eligible community members on Nov. 29.
- New York regulator set to approve Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin: Report
According to data from CoinGecko, the total stablecoin market capitalization is over $196 billion as of Nov. 29.
- XRP price chases $2 after bull flag breakout leads to new 2024 highs
XRP moves closer to $2 as new partnerships and a fresh round of trading volumes help send the altcoin to a new 2024 price high.
- Crypto Biz: A crypto policy expert may run the SEC
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Singapore Gulf Bank’s plans to acquire a stablecoin firm, Binance delisting tokens, Cantor Fitzgerald’s stake in Tether and the first DOGE ETP.
- Ethereum layer-2 volumes rose by 70%— Will they eclipse Solana?
A notable surge in activity puts analysts’ eyes back on Ethereum. Can the Ethereum network catch up to and surpass Solana?
- Solv to launch ‘onchain MicroStrategy’
The goal is to create an onchain product that generates yield on Bitcoin, according to Solv’s co-founder.
- Price analysis 11/29: BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, XRP, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, TON, SHIB
Bitcoin price struggles to overtake $100,000, but the predictable price action is creating a path forward for many altcoins.
- Elixir taps Curve to bring BlackRock's BUIDL to DeFi
Token holders can mint deUSD against BUIDL, BlackRock's onchain money fund, and swap on Curve, a popular DEX.
- Central banks favor legacy instant payment systems over CBDCs
TradFi looks safe on the international payments market for the foreseeable future, despite advances in blockchain solutions.
- Hype overshadowed adoption, but valuable projects continue
Despite the hype cycle, blockchain technology continues to make strides in real-world applications, from tokenizing assets to enhancing record-keeping and data privacy.
- ETH to $4K before Trump inauguration, Dogecoin flips Porsche: Finance Redefined
Ether’s price is set for a boost above $4,000 as Trump prepares to take office on Jan. 20, which also marks the last day of work for SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
- Bitcoin Price Makes Another Run at $100K as U.S. Traders Return After Thanksgiving
Bitcoin's price premium on Coinbase rebounded after flipping negative during the recent pullback, suggesting that American traders may be driving the rally.
- I Watched Justin Sun Eat the World's Most Expensive Banana. I Don't Get It.
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun ate a $6.2 million artwork at an event in Hong Kong.
- Bitcoin Set to Have Its Fourth Strongest Month Since October 2021
Bitcoin is currently up over 36% for November, which has only been beaten by three other months since October 2021.
- XRP Surges 14%, Nears $1.70 Level Last Seen in April 2021
XRP surged 14% in the past 24 hours, outpacing bitcoin and other majors, extending a month-long run that has seen its price triple.
- Ethereum ETFs Inflow Streak Sets Up ETH for New Lifetime Highs, Traders Say
“Given that ETH has lagged behind BTC and SOL in the current rally, its recent strength supports the case for it to retest its all-time high,” QCP Capital said.
- HyperLiquid's Native Token Debuts at Fully Diluted $4.2B Market Cap
Trading volume for HYPE reached $157 million in the first hour of trading.
- Stablecoins Could Grow to 10% of U.S. Money Supply: Standard Chartered and Zodia Markets
Cross-border payments and FX-equivalent transactions are key areas of growth, the report said.
- XRP Outperforms Crypto Majors as Japan Yen Strength Signals Bitcoin Trouble
Yen breached the key 150 level against dollars early Friday, a move that has previously catalyzed the unwinding of carry trades.
- Crypto for Advisors: To Crypto or Not to Crypto?
The financial advisory industry is at a crossroads. Cryptocurrency is no longer a speculative fringe asset; it’s becoming a part of the modern economy. Advisors who dismiss or ignore it risk alienating clients looking for forward-thinking guidance.
- Bitcoin Could Hit as High as $124k Before Year-End, Says ARK Invest Analyst
"We are about 55% to 65% of the way" to the end of the bull market, ARK Invest Research Associate David Puell told CoinDesk.
- Bitcoin to Overcome $100K Despite Pullback, Has Plenty of More Room Before Topping: CryptoQuant
The analytics firm said bitcoin could rally to at least $147,000 before topping if it repeats the pattern of previous cycles.
- Bitcoin Miners Approach $40B Market Cap as Difficulty Set for Fifth Straight Increase
The bitcoin hashrate is still soaring as mining difficulty looks to increase for a fifth consecutive time.
- UltraShort Bitcoin ETF Offering 2x Inverse Returns Sees Record Volume as BTC Holds Above $90K
UltraShort Bitcoin ETF Offering 2x Inverse Returns Sees Record Volume as BTC Holds Above $90K
- Crypto Exchange XT Is Hacked for $1.7M
The exchange said users' funds are safe.
- Celsius to Make Second Payout to Creditors ‘Soon’ as Mashinsky Awaits Day in Court
Celsius will distribute $127 million to creditors in its second round of payouts.
- Crypto Exchange HyperLiquid to Airdrop 310M Tokens to Early Adopters
Airdrop hunters will receive 31% of HYPE's total supply after a points campaign that ran earlier this year.
- Looking to Earn More on Dogecoin? This Bitcoin Layer-2 Will Use DOGE for Yields
The network has plans for additional memecoin-based financial applications later for users to earn “even greater rewards” on DOGE holders.
- Gitfo's Founders Mint Billions of GFT After Binance Delists Web3 Wallet's Token
Gitfo (GFT) founders minted billions of new tokens are being faced with a Binance delisting.