XRP price is defending the support level at $2, but it has also failed to make meaningful gains in recent weeks as traders remain cautious because of macroeconomic concerns. One analyst now believes that if Ripple fails to make any gains, it will face a massive selloff from whales and top holders, which makes it

Stellar (XLM) is making quiet but significant moves on the crypto market, pulling ahead of rival XRP in the latest 24-hour trading session. According to CoinMarketCap data, XLM is up 3.32% in the last 24 hours to $0.243, remaining in the green while XRP traded in the red, down 1.43% in that time frame to $2.07.

Binance has announced the launch of its 68th project on the Binance Launchpool, featuring Initia (INIT), an omni-chain rollups network designed to enhance the capabilities of appchains.

Circle, the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin, has officially introduced the Refund Protocol—an advanced smart contract framework developed by Circle Research.

Panama City has joined the growing list of global jurisdictions that accepts crypto payments.

Crypto payments protocol AEON is partnering with Stellar to accelerate the adoption of crypto for payments across Southeast Asia.

Activities in the broader digital asset space show that Stellar (XLM) is gaining the attention of large investors. In the last 24 hours, trading activities have spiked as a total of 49,555,947 XLM have been moved on-chain.

Stellar, a superfast and low fee-public blockchain, says it plans to hold $3 billion in real-world asset (RWA) value and power $110 billion in RWA volume by the end of 2025.

A launch to $10 looms

An unusual transaction was tied to Stellar (XLM), a protocol named XRP's biggest rival. Three transactions that crypto analytics platform Whale Alert spotted show signs that XLM whales are back in action.

The TRUMP token team has sparked fresh controversy by quietly removing $4.6 million in USDC from its liquidity pool ahead of a $320 million token unlock, fueling trader concerns about potential volatility and insider activity. The post Is TRUMP Token About to Crash? Devs Quietly Remove $4.6M USDC From Liquidity Pool appeared first on Cryptonews.

Forget about Bitcoin (BTC -1.98%). Forget about speculative meme coins.

Official Trump (TRUMP) developers drained $4.6M USDC from the liquidity pool, bridging the proceeds to Ethereum.

Digital currencies traded in the red on Wednesday as Bitcoin failed to hold above the key region of $85,000. Amidst the uncertainty, layer1 blockchain Sui Network attained a crucial milestone in its DeFi journey.

Circle will deploy its stablecoin, cross-chain transfer protocol, and wallet on layer 1 blockchain Monad's mainnet when it goes live.

Inquiries about the USDC revenue split between the two companies began in 2023 while Gary Gensler was still head of the SEC, according to correspondence.

Just last week, the FT reported that Tether's considering a US-only stablecoin. Why? Because their current $144 billion-dollar stablecoin USDT may not comply with potential new US regulation (which is still making its way through the relevant checkpoints down in DC).

Stellar (XLM) looks set for a breakout, and investors are committing funds to the XRP rival, as showcased on the open interest market. In the last 24 hours, the coin has seen its open interest climb by 2.96%, increasing by 2.23% within the last four hours.

Stellar (XLM) could be on the verge of a major move, as a classic setup on its hourly chart might trigger a 15% swing, but the direction remains uncertain.

Stellar registered an ATH in stablecoins, with other metrics suggesting an increase in network activity.

Stellar (XLM) is under renewed pressure as global trade concerns intensify, triggering a broader risk-off sentiment in crypto markets. According to CoinMarketCap, XLM is trading at $0.2153, marking an 8.55% drop over the past 24 hours.

XRP rival Stellar (XLM) has subtly slid into rebound mode after the coin survived a major sell-off trend that gripped the industry on April 10. As of press time, the combined market capitalization has dropped by 1.05% to $2.57 trillion, setting a mildly bearish path for assets like Stellar to follow.

Stellar (XLM)'s Proof-of-Agreement consensus mechanism emphasizes trust and social reputation, enhancing security and decentralization compared to traditional Proof-of-Stake systems.

With the confirmation of a death cross, a technical pattern in which the 50-day moving average crosses below the 200-day moving average, Stellar has entered bearish territory. This pattern usually denotes a protracted downward trend and declining investor confidence.

The major market sell-off catalyst is at play again as the ongoing global trade concerns appear to be escalating, impacting risk assets like Stellar (XLM). According to data from CoinMarketCap, Stellar's price changed hands for $0.2153, down by 8.55% in the past 24 hours.

Solana has seen intense selling pressure from both whales and retail investors over the past month, but analysts still expect a price bounce.

Stellar (XLM) has dropped 1.83% in the past 24 hours, now trading at $0.22, deepening its bearish trend. The cryptocurrency is edging closer to forming a death cross a technical indicator that signals potential long-term weakness when the 50-day moving average (MA) drops below the 200-day MA.

After a 6% price decline, XLM, the native token of Stellar, has begun heading toward its next support level. As of today, April 9, 2025, the market appears to be continuing its downward trend, as the tariff war between the United States and other countries shows no sign of ending soon.

After a daily loss of 1.83% Stellar's price is currently at $0.22, aggravating the bearish state of the asset. As a result of the overall decline in the market, XLM is now in danger of a death cross, a bearish technical signal that appears when the 50-day moving average falls below the 200-day moving average.

The market is coming back to the green zone, according to CoinStats.

TL;DR On April 8, 2025, the USDC Treasury burned 51 million tokens on the Ethereum network. This move is part of Circle's routine strategy to adjust liquidity and maintain its 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar. The burn had no negative impact on the market or DeFi ecosystem, reinforcing USDC's strength as a reliable stablecoin.

Stellar is stealthily taking centerstage on the blockchain activity front while XRP continues to struggle with price volatility and major technical breakdowns. Despite a stagnant and declining price performance, recent data indicates that XLM is experiencing a notable uptick in on-chain operations, outpacing XRP in terms of sheer transaction volume.

Stellar (XLM) has triggered a major bearish signal with a death cross on its daily chartthe first in 2025. This technical pattern, where the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) crosses below the 200-day SMA, is widely viewed as a sign of potential long-term downward momentum.

Stellar traders can monitor the $0.23 and $0.255 resistance zones to sell XLM.

Stellar (XLM) has completed a death cross on its daily charts, its first major bearish signal of the year. The bearish technical formation comes on the heels of a significant drop in XLM's price, fueling speculation of deeper downside risk.

Stellar (XLM) may be on the brink of a major trend reversal, as the SuperTrend indicator has flashed bullish for the first time since January 2022. According to crypto analyst Ali, this signal could mark the beginning of a macro shift after more than two years of sideways and bearish movement.

Larry Fink, the billionaire CEO of BlackRock, is now locked in with Donald Trump, sitting inside the president's tight inner circle after years of tension with the Republican party.

The payment solution developed by the leading crypto exchange Binance has made the stablecoin USDC the default currency for its new users. In a post on social media platform X, USDC issuer Circle says that its US-dollar pegged stablecoin is now the preset token on Binance Pay, which also supports over 100 other crypto assets.

Stellar (XLM) may be on the verge of a macro trend shift, as a key trend indicator has flashed for the first time in over two years.

Today's edition of the weekly recap covers multiple announcements from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Circle's initial public offering and the fallout of President Trump's tariffs.

Stellar Lumens price has dropped in the past few months, mirroring the performance of most altcoins like Cardano and Avalanche. Stellar (XLM) was trading at the crucial support at $0.25 on Sunday, much lower than last year's high of $0.6380.

The past week was a whirlwind of activity in the cryptocurrency world. From Ripple's concerns about the UK's crypto regulation to Circle's renewed public listing ambitions, and the anticipated Bitcoin price surge, there was no shortage of intriguing developments.

Stablecoin issuer USDC may delay going public due to concerns about Donald Trump's trade policies and a potential recession.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially taken a position on one of the most controversial issues in cryptocurrency regulation.

Stablecoins just hit $233B — but is a quiet power shift underway between USDT and USDC?

At the end of March, World Liberty Financial, the crypto company affiliated with President Donald Trump and his family, announced plans to launch a new stablecoin known as USD1.

As waves of economic uncertainty overwhelm the markets, the crypto universe holds its breath. Circle, the stablecoin giant, wavers between ambition and caution.

The stablecoin rivalry between Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) shows no signs of cooling down. In the latest exchange, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino made headlines by stating that Tether doesnt need to go public, a remark interpreted as a subtle jab at Circle, which recently filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. SEC to list on the NYSE.