Axie Infinity attracted the attention of gaming and crypto enthusiasts after the recent launch of the much-awaited Origins S12 postseason. At the center of the craze is the Elite 8 Tournament, which will begin next week on April 21.

TL;DR Season 12 of Origins has officially wrapped up, making way for an exciting postseason. The Elite 8 Tournament begins on April 21st, where the top players will face off for a 3,000 AXS prize pool.

The global cryptocurrency market shed over the weekend $300 billion in value, plunging from $2.75 trillion to as low as $2.35 trillion following the announcement of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.

TL;DR The Season 12 Final of Axie Infinity Origins is officially underway, with 24,000 AXS and extra rewards up for grabs for the top 30,000 players. Player “Enrico” dominated the Mystic Era, positioning himself as the top contender for this season's grand finale.

In 2023 and 2024, a number of Solana startups generated native tokens to reward users and let investors and early contributors book returns.

The crypto market continued to increase over the past 24 hours, rising almost 1% to $2.86 trillion as it inches towards the $3 trillion mark. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a marginal rebound as it went from $86,380 to $88,447 before declining to its current level.

JitoSOL is not a security, the protocol claimed in a new research paper.

Once the stars of the crypto market, metaverse tokens like MANA, SAND, and AXS have struggled lately.

The cryptocurrency market remains on edge as Bitcoin (BTC) struggles within a tight range of $76,000 to $84,472, weighed down by trade tensions and economic uncertainty.

The crypto market recovered over the past 24 hours as prices rose after experiencing significant declines over the past few sessions. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped to a low of $76,982 on Tuesday before rebounding to reclaim $80,000 and reach $83,737 before losing momentum and declining to its current level.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance again captured noteworthy market attention with its latest update on 6 tokens this Tuesday. Notably, the exchange revealed that it is updating the leverage and margin tiers for RARE, AXS, ZEN, XTZ, SAGA, and CATI.

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Jito price remains in a deep bear market after falling by over 40% from its highest level in December last year. Jito (JTO), the biggest liquid staking and restaking network on Solana, was trading at $2.

TL;DR Jito has proposed a tokenomics model that includes token buybacks and fee redistribution to strengthen the ecosystem and increase JTO's value. New mechanisms like “Buyback and Barter” and “Real Yield Gauges” are introduced to optimize incentives for token holders. While not yet official, the proposal has sparked significant debate within the JitoDAO community.

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The crypto market slid back into the red as it declined over 4%, slipping below the $3 trillion mark and moving to its current $2.87 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) is down nearly 5% despite Donald Trump's announcement of a strategic reserve consisting of Bitcoin.

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The idea proposes structured decision-making framework that balances "recycling" and "rewards," shifting beyond passive accumulation.

Jito's Andrew Thurman proposes using protocol fees to potentially pay for JTO token buybacks that have been "bartered" with other DAOs.

A contributor to the forum of the Jito Foundation proposed potential mechanisms for revenue redistribution. The proposal caused whale buying and a JTO token rally to $2.62.

Jito (JTO) has faced increasing selling pressure, struggling to break above key resistance levels, and recently experienced a “death cross” on its exponential moving averages (EMAs). This technical formation signals a potential bearish trend, suggesting that JTO might face further downside.

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Jito struggled to break key resistance levels while witnessing a death cross on the EMAs.

Despite the broader cryptocurrency market remaining bearish, several assets are witnessing increased capital inflows in the short term.

Jito (JTO), a token developed within the Solana ecosystem, has been gaining attention due to its role in liquid staking and its growing adoption. As the Solana blockchain has faced challenges, Jito's unique features have positioned it as an essential player in the ecosystem.

Upbit announced the addition of JTO to its KRW market, with trading commencing at 14:30 local time, on Fenruary 21.

Earlier today, the cryptocurrency market witnessed a dramatic surge in the price of JTO, the native token of Jito, following the news that Upbit would list JTO for trading on its Korean won market at 14:30 KST.

JTO, the native token of Jito, has spiked 30% since Upbit announced it will be listing the Solana-based coin on Feb. 21 at 14:30 KST.

According to meeting notes published this past Friday, the discussion focused on how staking could benefit investors and strengthen blockchain security. The SEC is currently reviewing multiple proposals for Solana ETFs as asset managers rush to bring alternative crypto ETFs to market.

The newly established Crypto Task Force by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) met with the CEOs of Jito Labs and Multicoin Capital, which has led to positive momentum for Jito's native token, JTO. The discussion during the meeting centered on the possibility of incorporating staking into crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), which could have significant implications for the crypto industry.

The SEC's latest outreach programme is already having a significant impact on the markets.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force has begun considering whether staking should be allowed in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) after meeting with Jito Labs and Multicoin Capital on February 5, 2025.

Litecoin (LTC), Jito (JTO), and Bittensor (TAO) added between 17% and 22% to their values in the past seven days, according to CoinGecko data. Bitcoin's resilience and the market-wide recovery in crypto has paved the way for gains in altcoins.

The U.S. SEC reassessed its stance on crypto staking under former chair Gary Gensler, signaling willingly to include the feature in ETFs.

The SEC's engagement with crypto firms on staking in ETPs could reshape investment strategies and enhance blockchain network security. The post SEC's Crypto Task Force engages with Jito Labs, Multicoin Capital on staking for crypto ETPs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

In a recent update, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently met with Jito Labs and Multicoin Capital to explore an exciting possibility – adding staking to exchange-traded products (ETPs). This meeting is part of the SEC's ongoing push to shape a clear and structured regulatory framework for cryptocurrency investments.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held a meeting with Jito Labs and Multicoin Capital to discuss the potential inclusion of staking in exchange-traded products (ETPs). This discussion was part of the SEC's ongoing efforts to establish a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrency investment products.

Jito Labs and Multicoin Capital argue staking would benefit investors and bolster the security of the underlying blockchain.

Jito (JTO), the liquid staking protocol on the Solana (SOL) network, has recently seen a notable surge in price, driven by an increase in network activity and technical momentum. The coin broke above the crucial $2.90 resistance level, signaling a potential for continued upward movement.

Solana-based liquid staking protocol Jito thrives amidst the prevailing broad market uncertainty. JTO has recorded price surges with increased network activity, confirming a flourishing ecosystem. The altcoin trades at $3.11. Notably, the latest surge propelled JTO past a key descending wedge pattern.

Jito breaks out of a falling wedge, confirming a bullish breakout as Open Interest rises by 6.46% on major exchanges.

Crypto prices bounced back this week even after the US published strong inflation data, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve will maintain higher interest rates for longer. Bitcoin price held steady above the support at $96,000, while the total market cap of all coins jumped to over $3.2 trillion.

Jito (JTO) has garnered attention in the crypto market, especially after its role in the Solana blockchain's liquid staking ecosystem. The coin's price has seen a range of fluctuations, with analysts predicting a notable rise in value in the coming years.

Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market took a turn for the worse over the weekend in price drops that have largely been blamed on Trump's promised tariffs. I overheard a handful of X Spaces hosts sound the alarms about it on Monday, acting as though the bull market was over.

Cardano has been a popular cryptocurrency with over $15.6 billion in staked volume and millions of holders. Yet ADA has been a laggard in the crypto industry, with its price being 76% below its all-time high, and its ecosystem lagging that of other layer-1 blockchains.

Here is how some of your favorite assets concluded the week.

The altcoin market witnessed intense growth in January following Donald Trump's return to the White House. In January, the Official Trump meme coin gained significant spotlight as it recorded multiple ATHs in a few hours. As a result, January was a rocky month for the market.