Solana, the layer-one blockchain platform, celebrated five years since the launch of its mainnet on March 16, 2020.

North Korea, helped by the infamous hacking syndicate Lazarus Group, has quietly become one of the biggest holders of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: The attacker possessed around 13,518 BTCs as of this writing, worth $1.16 billion, according to on-chain analytics platform Arkham.

Bitcoin is at a pivotal moment, with the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) acting as a critical resistance level near $84,000. Historically, this EMA has influenced Bitcoins price direction, making its current position crucial for the next major move.

Solana (SOL) remains under selling pressure as a key technical indicator, the death cross, signals further downside risks. This bearish pattern occurs when the short-term moving average dips below the long-term moving average, historically confirming a prolonged downtrend.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is struggling to reclaim the crucial $0.20 level, trading around $0.17 amid persistent market volatility. This psychological and technical barrier remains a major challenge for the meme coin, with strong resistance blocking further upside momentum.

Strategys Bitcoin holdings have seen a sharp decline in paper profits as the cryptocurrency struggles to reclaim previous highs. The companys unrealized gains have now fallen below $9 billion, reflecting the impact of Bitcoins recent volatility.

Peter Schiff remains firm in his belief that Bitcoin (BTC) is a financial bubble destined to burst. He argues that every market dip brings the crypto sector closer to its inevitable collapse.

Bitcoins recent slowdown has sparked debate on whether its price has peaked. However, historical data and on-chain analytics suggest the cycle may still have room to grow.

Michael Saylor, Strategy Chairman, captivated the crypto community by likening Bitcoin to an Orange Dwarf starthe brightest object in the financial systemgrowing stronger, hotter, and denser as it attracts capital. His poetic analogy highlights Bitcoins stability and resilience, drawing parallels to the longevity and rising intensity of orange dwarf stars.

The Bank of Korea cited bitcoin's volatility and IMF guidelines as the reasons for its decision not to review.

The Bank of Korea says it is taking a “cautious approach” to potentially including Bitcoin as a foreign exchange reserve.Officials from the Korean central bank said in a March 16 response to a written inquiry that they have not looked into a potential Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, citing high volatility. Responding to a question from Representative Cha Gyu-geun of the National Assembly's Planning and Finance Committee, central bankers said that they have “neither discussed nor reviewed the possible inclusion of Bitcoin in foreign exchange reserves, adding that “a cautious approach is needed,” according to the Korea Herald.

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has firmly stated that it has “never reviewed” the inclusion of Bitcoin in the country's foreign exchange reserves. In a response to a written inquiry from Rep.

Bitcoin's market has seen a major reset, with over $10 billion in open interest wiped out in just two months, leading analysts to believe that a Bitcoin price recovery is imminent.

After a long legal tug-of-war under Biden's leadership, Ripple is finally catching a break. Reports suggest that President Donald Trump's team is eyeing XRP as a key player in building a powerhouse Bitcoin (BTC) reserve.

The private block trade was done ahead of a futures launch as CME prepares for a possible Solana ETF, expected by some to occur this year.

Bitcoin faces a steep decline if the Nasdaq downturn deepens, warns Peter Schiff, predicting a wave of panic selling that could shake investor confidence and destabilize markets.

Traders are bracing for further volatility this week as the U.S. futures market begins flashing signs of steeper losses for crypto.

A UK man's bid to obtain a permit to search a landfill for his hard drive — holding private keys to 8,000 Bitcoin — has been rejected by the UK Court of Appeals.“Appeal request to the Royal Court of Appeal: refused,” Howells said in a March 14 X post.

Blockchain platform Solana commemorates its fifth year in the crypto industry since launching in 2020.

At this crucial point, a significant resistance level will probably dictate the next significant move for Bitcoin. The 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which has served as both support and resistance in past cycles, is a major obstacle for Bitcoin, which is currently trading close to $84,000.

A crypto analyst says deep-pocketed investors are snapping up the top layer-1 platform Ethereum (ETH) amid the marketwide digital asset correction. Trader Ali Martinez tells his 132,900 followers on the social media platform X that whales gobbled up more than $815.514 million worth of ETH in less than a week.

Bitcoin is now down over 29% from its all-time high (ATH) in January, and speculation about a coming bear market is growing among investors. After weeks of heavy selling pressure, Bitcoin has entered a consolidation phase, trading between $80K and $85K, with no clear breakout direction yet.

The South Korean Central Bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK) says it is “not considering” creating a national strategic Bitcoin reserve. The post South Korean Central Bank ‘Negative' About Launching Strategic Bitcoin Reserve appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin is approaching a crucial decision point as it consolidates inside a rising wedge pattern.

Brazil is making strides toward the integration of Bitcoin into its economy. The National Congress has recently introduced a new measure that aims to enable employees to receive a portion of their salaries in cryptocurrency.

A Reddit thread exploring whether bitcoin holders would sell at $1 million reveals a divided yet pragmatic community weighing financial goals, inflation risks, and long-term faith in the leading cryptocurrency.

The Firedancer client, originally planned to launch in the second quarter of 2024, will likely debut this year, scaling the network's processing capabilities.

After weeks of intense selling pressure, Bitcoin (BTC) has entered a consolidation phase, trading below the $85K mark and above $80K. Bulls now face a critical test, as they must push BTC above $90K to prevent bears from driving prices lower.

Ethereum price bottomed at approximately $1,754 on Friday, marking its third consecutive losing week. With trading volumes declining and indicators signaling oversold conditions, historical patterns suggest that ETH may be on the verge of a significant rebound.

Following the last trading window, the US Bitcoin Spot ETFs have recorded another week of overwhelming net outflows with investors pulling over $900 million from the market. This development marks the fifth consecutive week of redemptions indicating weak market confidence among institutional investors of the premier cryptocurrency.

The Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) network has seen a massive 400% surge in activity. The number of active addresses is now approaching 395,000, indicating a significant increase in interactions with DOGE.

In a high-stakes gamble, a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) whale has initiated a short position of $332 million, facing potential liquidation if Bitcoin's price surges to $85,000. What Happened: A Bitcoin whale has opened a $332 million short position at an entry price of $84,040, as revealed by data from analytics platform Lookonchain.

Jameson Lopp, the chief security officer at Bitcoin (BTC) custody company Casa, recently argued against allowing quantum recovery of lost BTC and said that burning these coins to protect the integrity of the protocol was the preferable option.According to Lopp, allowing individuals or institutions with quantum computers to recover lost coins violates the Bitcoin network's properties of censorship resistance, transaction immutability, and conservatism. In a March 16 article, the crypto executive wrote that allowing quantum recovery is not good for anyone.

Bitcoin's price briefly crossed the $85,000 mark on Sunday, March 16, marking an 11% rebound from last week's bottom of $76,000. Bullish traders have been deploying significant leverage positions on BTC ahead of the upcoming US Federal Reserve rate decision slated for March 19.

According to the latest data, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have trimmed their holdings by 4.76% since Feb. 6, 2025. From Jan. 1 to Feb. 6, these funds added roughly 56,802.86 BTC to their balance sheets, but the past 35 days have seen a 55,348.00 BTC pullback.

Bitcoin price is set to reverse its multi-week correction with analysts pointing to optimistic on-chain indicators and technicals. A fresh bullish divergence pattern will power a renewed rally for Bitcoin as bulls pine for a return above $100,000.

The burn rate of Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has skyrocketed by over 62,000%, resulting in the removal of 505 million SHIB tokens from circulation within a single day. What Happened: The burn rate of Shiba Inu surged by an astounding 62,000%, leading to the permanent removal of 505.6 million SHIB from circulation.

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has reportedly released a proposal that if approved, would allow qualified entities to trade crypto assets. In a statement, the central bank proposes a three-year experiment where wealthy investors and certain firms have the greenlight to buy and sell crypto assets, reports Reuters.

Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling to break above the 200-day simple moving average ($84,000), but a positive sign is that the bulls have not ceded much ground to the bears. Bitget Research chief analyst Ryan Lee told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin needs to achieve a weekly close above $81,000 to signal resilience.

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding above $82K but faces resistance near $85K. The market cap stands at $1.63T, with trading volume down 48.64%.

BTC short-term holders faced key resistance at $92,780, while accumulation at $84,000 signaled a critical juncture.

"This isn't just about the US leading in crypto, it's about Bitcoin becoming a core asset in geopolitical finance," Aurora's CEO stated.

This weekend, a trader on Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, has been making waves with an eye-catching bitcoin short position. Using 40x leverage, the trader's bet carries a notional value of approximately $379 million—enough to turn plenty of heads in the crypto world.

ETH remains neutral, with whales accumulating while retail traders retreat, leading to range-bound movement.

As Solana marks its fifth anniversary, there is palpable optimism for prices to rally in the short term. Experts say Solana price a raft of on-chain data will affect Solana's price including bridged assets and positive SMA and EMA indicators.

The price of Ethereum has fallen sharply and has broken through the important $2,000 mark.

As central banks around the world run out of steam in an endless race of monetary printing, François Asselineau, president of the UPR, proposes a radical shift: integrating 5 to 10% of Bitcoin into the reserves of the Bank of France. An idea that shakes traditional economic certainties and questions our relationship with sovereignty.

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