In a tweet, Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo shared a significant moment from 16 years ago about Hal Finney, one of the earliest Bitcoin pioneers working on Bitcoin when its value was still $0.

The year 2024 was one of mixed results for Ethereum (ETH), given the fall in the Ethereum price between August and November 2024. Despite its recovery in the final months of the year, Ethereum paled in comparison with other altcoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP.

MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm with a huge bet on Bitcoin (BTC), has made remarkable returns for its investors. MicroStrategy's executive chairman, Michael Saylor, shared the significant achievement with the community in an X post.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said that Bitcoin is a nice check and balance on deficit spending and high inflation. The executive spoke during the World Economic Forum in Davos highlighting the way forward for the crypto industry under Trump's administration.

The backlog issue led to pending transaction times of up to 21 hours on the crypto exchange following President Donald Trump's memecoin launch.

Bitcoin, priced at $103,458 to $104,206 over the past hour with a 24-hour trade volume of $70.41 billion and a market valuation of $2.06 trillion, has seen an intraday price range between $102,784 and $107,245, signaling active market participation and notable volatility.

"The person deciding the new EF leadership team is me," ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin said amid some crypto drama as ethereum's price keeps lagging behind bitcoin.

President Trump has kept one of his reelection promises by pardoning Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road and a key figure in the early days of Bitcoin, who has been in prison for 12 years.

According to analyst Conor Grogan, various wallets associated with the recently released Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht are still worth roughly $47 million at current prices.

Another Trump effect today on BTC price, following the pardon of Silk Road's founder. But why did Trump pardon Ross Ulbricht, what did Ross Ulbricht do, and how did his release impact the Bitcoin price surge?

Recently intense discussions centered around Bitcoin, memecoins, and the future of the cryptocurrency industry at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland with the US President Donald Trump returning to the Oval Office.

As Bitcoin continues to establish new milestones, including a recent all-time high past the 108k mark, market analytics tools like CryptoQuant and Glassnode offer predictions for its future growth. Both sites demonstrate that Bitcoin still has a lot of room to expand.

Interest in Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency asset remains robust among investors following favorable macroeconomic and market conditions. A strong investor interest signals confidence in BTC's long-term prospects, which often precedes an increase in prices over some time.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a slight correction today, with the overall market cap decreasing by 1.19% to $3.15 trillion. This comes after a strong rally that saw the market surge in recent days, but today's dip suggests that some traders are taking profits, leading to a minor pullback in market momentum.

TRON founder Justin Sun has unveiled his hypothetical plan for the Ethereum Foundation (EF). He joined the conversation about the recent criticism the crypto community has leveled against Ethereum leadership and its operations.

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has disclosed that he owns “a little” Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), although he did not disclose the specific amount. What Happened: In an interview with CNBC in Davos on Wednesday, Dalio stated his Bitcoin holdings are “little, like 1% kind of?

Bitcoin's (BTC) price cycle is gaining momentum, with analysts pointing to a striking resemblance to historical patterns.

CryptoSlate's latest market report dives deep into the first year of spot Bitcoin ETFs, examining key trends, capital flows, performance metrics, and their impact on the crypto market.

Bitcoin has stabilized around $105,000 as analysts attribute some of the market calm to Trump's pro-crypto SEC and CFTC appointments.

While the new president has made no announcement, Consensys founder Joe Lubin pointed out some tell-tale signs, including World Liberty Financial's recent Ether purchases.

Sun's proposal could reshape Ethereum's financial strategy, potentially boosting investor confidence and driving significant market shifts. The post Justin Sun proposes plan to drive Ethereum to $10,000 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Solana (SOL 8.35%) and Ethereum (ETH 0.12%) are two of the largest and most popular cryptocurrencies for casual investors and professionals alike. But there are big differences in the narratives surrounding each of these currencies.

Coinbase director Conor Grogan says he has identified around $47 million worth of bitcoin associated with Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht.

Ethereum price has remained in a tight range this month as its ecosystem faces substantial challenges and increasing competition. Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, was trading at $3,310 on January 22, roughly 20% below its November highs.

The global cryptocurrency market experienced a mild recovery today, with the total market capitalization climbing by 1.30% to $3.64 trillion. However, trading volume saw a steep decline of 35.35%, settling at $172.98 billion, suggesting cautious trading activity. The Fear & Greed Index registered at 66, indicating “Greed,” as optimism continues to drive market sentiment.

SOON raised $22 million through an NFT sale to celebrate its mainnet launch, aiming for community-driven growth with fair tokenomics and Solana Virtual Machine integration.

Bitcoin has shown continued bullish momentum in 2025, will it continue it's ascent? In this article, we'll discuss BTC price prediction today, the potential reasons why it is bullish, and where can we see it in the coming weeks.

Unlike other Ethereum L2s, “the first true SVM rollup" uses the Solana Virtual Machine to speed transaction settlement times.

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BTC whales have returned to the market with notable accumulations.

The crypto market is buzzing with anticipation as it seems like regulatory approval for staked ETH ETFs are imminent, supported by the optimism from Ethereum co-creator Joe Lubin.

Popular Solana wallet Phantom has come under fire for its reaction to a potential vulnerability in its app. In a post on X, security researcher Cloakd accused Phantom of ignoring his message to alert them of a vulnerability in the wallet.

Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron network, has unveiled an ambitious strategy to transform Ethereum's ecosystem and push its price to $10,000. In a Jan. 22 post on X, Sun detailed how changes in supply management, operational strategy, and fiscal policies could reshape the trajectory of the second-largest digital asset by market capitalization.

Prominent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic Peter Schiff reignited debates on the crypto king's legitimacy by labeling it a meme coin devoid of intrinsic value. What Happened: Schiff on Tuesday on X responded to Anthony Pompliano's explanation of meme coins, stating that there's little to distinguish Bitcoin from newer meme assets like TRUMP.

Consecutive days of inflows into U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have seen the total net asset value of bitcoin ETFs rise to $123.59 billion. Bitcoin ETFs Continue Strong Inflow Performance Over the past four days, bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced $3.26 billion in inflows.

On the second day of his second presidential term, US President Donald J. Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon for Ross William Ulbricht, a key figure in early Bitcoin history and the former operator of the now-defunct Silk Road marketplace.

On January 21, Ethereum core developer Eric Conner announced his departure from the community, citing his discontent with the Ethereum Foundation (EF) leadership decisions. The announcement came after co-founder Vitalik Buterin dismissed calls for a shakeup in the current leadership and claimed sole authority over the organization.

In a recent tweet, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju sent out a warning to Bitcoin traders, highlighting potential market movements and urging caution, especially for those using leverage.

Transaction delays, canceled transfers and frustrated users — recent weeks have been challenging for Coinbase and its Solana (SOL) integration. Amid a surge in activity on the popular blockchain, the exchange has faced mounting criticism over its inability to keep up.

Reactivated after 13 years, a long-dormant Bitcoin wallet from the Satoshi era now contains an incredible 6,400 BTC, or roughly $678 million. The cryptocurrency community is talking about this unusual movement of early Bitcoin.

Bitcoin has maintained its position above $100,000 for the sixth consecutive day, allowing 80% of short-term holders to reconnect with profits. This momentum is accompanied by an intensification of the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) phenomenon, according to several market analysts.

Ethereum has been moving within a tight range, caught between the 100-day MA at $3.2K and the $3.5K resistance. This consolidation phase, accompanied by heightened volatility, suggests that a decisive breakout is on the horizon, which could lead to a new trend.

Despite being praised as the second most significant cryptocurrency, Ethereum has found it difficult to keep up with its leading rivals, such as XRP and Solana. Over the course of the last month, XRP and Solana saw increases of 36.9% and 32.2%, respectively, while Ethereum's market capitalization fell by 4.7.

Coinbase's Brian Armstrong predicted that Bitcoin could reach multiple million dollars in price over time. He also acknowledged that more institutions are adopting Bitcoin, which could raise its price to millions.

Crypto majors showed mixed movement as bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and BNB Chain's bnb gained under 1% in the past 24 hours, while Solana's SOL and XRP surged as much as 7%.

Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office has sparked renewed optimism for the future of Bitcoin adoption and the growth of the cryptocurrency industry in the United States.

Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office has sparked renewed optimism for the future of Bitcoin adoption and the growth of the US cryptocurrency industry.

Tron founder Justin Sun has laid out an ambitious plan to drive Ethereum (ETH) price towards a $10,000 price point. Sun's proposal includes halting ETH sales, taxing Layer 2 solutions, and focusing on Layer 1 development.