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After the 2024 US election, Bitwise and other asset managers seem to have been testing the regulatory waters for previously unapproved spot cryptocurrency ETFs.

Pump fun, a platform integral to the Solana ecosystem, has denied claims that it sold 99,999 SOL valued at $22.74 million after transferring the tokens to the Kraken exchange. Blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain had suggested the possibility of a sale following the large transaction, but Pump.fun clarified that no evidence supports such claims.

Crypto users are wary that Pump.Fun is “dumping on them” after the token launchpad sent another 100,000 Solana to an exchange.

American stock exchange outfit NYSE Arca has submitted a 19b-4 filing on behalf of Bitwise Asset Management to list combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETP products. As an asset manager with $11 billion in managed funds, this filing will deepen the exchange's foothold in the crypto market.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Tuesday. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $91,912.69 -2.9% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,277.87 -4.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $226.08 -5.1% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3746 -6.8% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002385 -6.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 77.4% and daily active addresses up by 16.4%.

Breaking out of an eight-month downward trend, Ethereum (ETH) is back in the news. This marks a major turning point for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

Ethereum is now accepting applications for the Next Billion Fellowship Cohort 5, a program designed to leverage blockchain technology for solving real-world challenges.

Increased bullish bets on ETH price could fuel the altcoin season calls, BUT

Ethereum (ETH) derivatives traders have reacted to the altcoin's failure to sustain the $3,500 level by increasing their short positions. This surge in bearish bets suggests that a majority of traders anticipate further price declines for ETH.

Solana (SOL), the world's fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap is gaining significant attention from crypto enthusiasts amid ongoing price correction. Amid this, some investors appear to be accumulating, while others are dumping the tokens.

Ethereum has overtaken Tron as the leading blockchain for Tether (USDT) dominance.

Ethereum (ETH) is making waves in the cryptocurrency market, with Open Interest (OI) hitting a record high of $22 billion on November 26, 2024. This represents an 8.9% increase in just 24 hours and marks a significant milestone for the second-largest cryptocurrency.

Starknet has launched its staking program for STRK tokens, becoming the first Ethereum layer-2 network to enable staking, according to a Nov. 26 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The program aims to empower token holders to participate in securing the network while earning rewards.

Solana (SOL) price reached an all-time high of $264 on November 22 but has since entered a correction, dropping nearly 10% in the past 24 hours. Indicators like BBTrend and DMI show increasing bearish momentum.

As Bitcoin (BTC) faces the threat of dropping below $90,000, the move will likely have less impact on Solana (SOL).

Bitcoin ETFs witnessed unprecedented inflows of $3.12 billion last week, setting a new record in digital asset investments, according to CoinShares.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is attracting significant attention, as traders anticipate a potential rally supported by seasonal trends and robust fundamentals. What Happened: Trader MaxBecauseBTC on X highlighted that December through April, especially following a Bitcoin halving, is historically the best time to hold Ethereum.

The recent rise has helped the Ethereum price to reclaim the range that it traded before the August drop. After the July rebound, the price failed to clear the $3500 resistance, causing an extreme exhaustion of the bulls.

As recent bull market sentiment begins to show its cracks and Bitcoin takes a tumble, layer-1 altcoins appear among the most resilient, with Avalanche, Polkadot, and Fantom as standouts. The post Layer 1 Altcoins Immune to Bitcoin Dip: AVAX, DOT and FTM Price Surge Despite Red Market appeared first on Cryptonews.

Chainlink grabbed headlines with a 10% rally last week, which pushed its monthly gains to 53%. This stellar performance by LINK has resulted in a bullish outlook for the Oracle token.

Pump.fun has accounted for over 60% of Solana DEX transactions for the past three months—is the network over reliant?

The 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a challenging Monday, with outflows reaching $438.38 million during the day's trading. Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $438M in a Single Day as Crypto Prices Plunge.

As Bitcoin soars and meme coins steal the spotlight, Ethereum's struggles may actually be setting the stage for a surprising comeback.

Pump.fun has made a transaction of 99,999 $SOL to Kraken exchange. The total value of the Solana that it transferred totals $22.74M.

Pump.fun has made a transaction of 99,999 $SOL to Kraken exchange. The total value of the Solana that it transferred totals $22.74M.

Ethereum (ETH) price trades today at as of . Ether prices hit a daily high of today after dropping % on.

For the first time since August 2022, Ethereum (ETH) hosts a bigger U.S. Dollar Tether (USDT) supply than Tron (TRX). Meanwhile, the aggregated cap of USD-pegged stablecoins targets an all-time high over $200 billion.

Solana has seen a remarkable surge in decentralized exchange (DEX) activity this November, reaching over $109.8 billion in trading volume, marking a 100% increase from the previous month's $52.5 billion.

Discover why Solana's price is declining after its recent surge. Explore market sentiment, profit-taking, and What's next for Solana

Bitcoin (BTC) has registered a sharp decline as its march to $100,000 faced a significant setback as the price slipped below $95,000. BTC is down almost 4% over the past 24 hours and trading at $94,351, with sellers in control.

A crypto whale has moved 5,597 ETH worth approximately $19.4 million to Kraken, adding to the rate of asset movement. This comes following inflows to crypto assets, taking prices to points not recorded in months.

Publicly traded Solana holding company Sol Strategies has announced that well-known entrepreneur, investor and crypto evangelist Anthony Pompliano (aka ‘The Pomp') has been appointed as an advisor. The post Anthony Pompliano Joins Sol Strategies as an Advisor, Share Price Rockets 14%, Nasdaq Soon? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto market is once again witnessing exceptional performance. Solana, often referred to as the blockchain of "fast and accessible solutions," has just reached a historic milestone.

Starknet launches staking with a 20,000 STRK minimum requirement for solo staking while enabling delegation for broader participation.

Ethereum's resurgence is igniting excitement across the crypto space, with traders forecasting a potential surge to $15,000. Amid this bullish wave, Rexas Finance (RXS), an Ethereum-based altcoin, is capturing attention with an ambitious 18,040% price forecast. Currently, in its 7th presale stage at $0.09, RXS has already raised over $12.

As Bitcoin (BTC) price retraced below $93k earlier today, Ethereum (ETH) price retested the crucial support level above $3,300. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $399 billion, slipped nearly 5 percent in the last 24 hours to trade about $3,315 on Tuesday, during the early New York session.

Robinhood has been tailoring its platform to meet the needs of European users. When the company launched its first crypto staking services in May, it was accompanied by the introduction of localized versions of its app for users in Italy, Poland, and Lithuania.

Too much leverage has led to an inevitable pause in the crypto market, but this is largely seen as a healthy correction, analysts argued.

Ethereum is experiencing a significant rise in the use of “blobs”, indicating the increased adoption of Layer 2 scaling solutions like BASE, Arbitrum, and Optimism.

Solana vs. Ethereum: SOL/ETH signals a potential 45% drop, while ETH eyes $4,000 with bullish momentum. Solana's USD pair could correct toward $145 amid resistance.

Base, Coinbase's Layer 2 network, which runs on Ethereum, has hit an all-time high of 9.2 million in daily transaction count.

Solana price has surged significantly over the past month, capturing attention within the cryptocurrency market. This November, the Layer 1 blockchain reached an all-time high, fueled by a bullish trend and increased investor confidence.

Chainlink's LINK token has reached $18.4 after a 10% gain, approaching a key resistance level at $22 where 100,220 addresses hold 57.2 million tokens.

Ethereum maintains bullish momentum above $3,400 with strong technical support and increasing buy-side pressure, as multiple indicators point to potential further upside.

Solana's DEX trading volume surpassed $100 billion in November 2023, doubling Ethereum's volume while its native token SOL reached a new all-time high of $263.

On November 22, the Bitcoin market was at an all-time high of $98,975.79. Since then, the Bitcoin price has sharply dropped by around 6.16%. Interestingly, during the same period, certain Altcoins, including Ethereum, Sand and XLM, have witnessed growth. Importantly, the Altcoin market cap has slightly climbed by 2.38% during this period.

Artrade, the first art tokenization marketplace on Solana, has reached a significant milestone by digitizing an original Picasso artwork. With a market capitalization of $180 million and over 6,000 active users, the platform is transforming the art market with its ATR token.