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XRP has proven its strength, outperforming several other major crypto assets in recent days. With a 30% surge over the past week, XRP has emerged as one of the top performers in the market, even as Bitcoin and other altcoins saw notable declines.

The asset has significantly backpedaled in a correction that appeared to intensify on Monday, November 25.

Bitcoin miners are making waves by turning towards AI. But not every strategy is going to be successful.

Based on data as of Nov. 26, the Altcoin Season Index (ASI) hosted on blockchaincenter.net is picking up steam, with standout performances from stellar (XLM), sui token (SUI), and mantra (OM), all posting impressive triple-digit increases.

For years, Bitcoin has been receiving complaints about its intensive energy requirements and use of complex computer equipment. As such, the BTC mining industry is continuously looking for ways to address the cryptocurrency's high energy use without sacrificing its generation.

New legislation aims to establish a sovereign federal Bitcoin Reserve, potentially enhancing asset diversification and economic resilience.

The investment manager thinks the small Central American country will lead the region in terms of crypto and tech innovation.

The path forward for these three top tokens is becoming increasingly difficult to predict.

Valour said its product launched on Sweden's Spotlight Stock Market represents a first-of-its-kind for the region.

The asset manager is extending its fee waiver until January 2026 for up to $2.5 billion in assets under management.

Economist Alex Krüger thinks Bitcoin (BTC), memecoins and other altcoins are primed to surge for the next few months. Krüger outlines his prediction for the crypto market to his 190,500 followers on the social media platform X. “Stage 1. Bitcoin runs. Stage 2. Memecoins join. Stage 3. Altcoins join.

The Dogecoin price has been gearing up for a major bull rally since it rose to the $0.4 threshold and began testing this resistance. Shedding light on Dogecoin's future bullish trajectory, a crypto analyst has discussed the importance of the $0.22 50-day Moving Average (MA) in determining the Dogecoin price movements in this bull cycle.

The absence of Bitcoin ETF demand during the weekend may have created a set-up for short liquidations.

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

Bitcoin (BTC) holder cohorts sold in the past month, including outflows from miners. All coins found counterparties, while BTC set new price records.

Brazilian lawmaker Eros Biondini introduced legislation proposing the creation of a Bitcoin (BTC) Sovereign Strategic Reserve (RESBit) with an allocation of up to $18.6 billion — equivalent to 5% of Brazil's international reserves as of September.

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has formally introduced a bill proposing the creation of a Strategic Sovereign Bitcoin Reserve (RESBit) to diversify national financial assets and strengthen economic resilience.

The cryptocurrency market is set to face a major event, with $9.4 billion worth of Bitcoin options and $1.3 billion worth of Ethereum options set to expire. This event could trigger significant volatility in the market, especially after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, leaving traders and investors on edge.

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.

The digital platform is the latest to join the Bitcoin wave, following the MicroStrategy chief's endorsement.

Cardano has successfully launched its first zero-knowledge (ZK) smart contract on the mainnet, marking a major accomplishment. The transaction was done by Input Output with the use of Halo 2 zkSNARK technology and proves Cardano's focus on innovation and scalability in the field of blockchain.

Bitcoin suffered a steep decline four years ago around Thanksgiving after being turned away at the $20,000 level. The action this year after failing at $100,000 is similar, though less severe so far.

Rumble, the conservative-leaning video platform, announced on Monday night that it will channel up to $20 million of its extra cash into Bitcoin. As soon as the news broke, Rumble's stock shot up almost 4% in after-hours trading.

XRP slipped 8% on Tuesday during a broader crypto market downturn, but the digital asset still boasts an impressive 22.9% weekly gain against the U.S. dollar. XRP Pushes Through Market Dip Currently priced at $1.35 per coin, XRP holds a market cap of approximately $77.27 billion.

Pantera Capital Management, which launched its Bitcoin Fund in July 2013, has seen a 1,000-fold increase with returns of over 132,118%. The hedge fund started buying bitcoin back when one token cost $74.

Bitcoin emerged in 2009, it was hailed as a revolutionary alternative to traditional financial systems, aiming to enable seamless transactions without intermediaries like banks. Its core thesis as a medium of exchange—a decentralized currency designed for direct, peer-to-peer transfers—was central to its creation.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced in a November 26 X post that the crypto company will donate an additional $25 million to crypto super PAC Fairshake following the 2024 U.S. elections. Fairshake reportedly already has an estimated $78 million ready to go for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. The post Ripple Donates $25 Million More To Crypto Super PAC Fairshake appeared first on Cryptonews.

Brazil's proposed Bitcoin strategic reserve may hold up to 5% of the country's international reserves. The post Bitcoin strategic reserve bill introduced in Brazil's Congress appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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

Dogecoin whales have resumed buying, fueling bullish momentum as DOGE eyes a potential breakout.

The Shiba Inu burn rate is facing new challenges amidst a corresponding lull in the Shiba Inu price. According to data from Shiba Inu burn tracker Shibburn.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Transform Venture CEO Michael Terpin discusses the different stages of bitcoin market cycles, and whether he believes the post-U.S. election rally is sustainable.

CNBC crypto reporter Tanaya Macheel joins Halftime Report to break down bitcoin's retreat from $100,000 and how long-term bitcoin holders have been selling in November as institutions bought ETFs.

Jed McCaleb, the founder of the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), recently stated that Stellar is, in fact, "very different" from Ripple.

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.

Cardano (ADA) price has surged over 170% this November, emerging as a top performer in the cryptocurrency market. This remarkable rally reflects broader bullish trends across the crypto sector, reigniting investor confidence and interest.

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%.

The ETP will trade on Sweden's Spotlight Stock Market, offering investors' access to the world's largest memecoin.

These are all the reasons why the bitcoin price drop means breaking through $100,000 is nearer than you think The post Why The Bitcoin Price Falling 8% In 4 Days Means We Could Break $100,000 Sooner Than You Think appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ripple Labs donated $25 million to the Fairshake political action committee (PAC), according to the firm's CEO Brad Garlinghouse. The donation, which adds to the $78 million Fairshake raised earlier this month, brings the total to $103 million.

Cardano's network activity surges to 2023 level, but will it help ADA?

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.

Brazils Congressman Eros Biondini proposes a $3 billion Bitcoin Reserve, marking a pivotal step toward integrating crypto into national reserves. This bold strategy aims to hedge against geopolitical and economic risks.

Investors in the world's largest cryptocurrency are anticipating a significant downward move after bitcoin failed to hit an all-time peak of $100,000, according to a crypto trading platform citing recent options activity.

XRP, stewarded by blockchain payments startup Ripple, is trading at heights not seen in three years as the wider crypto market benefits from anticipated impending political tailwinds in the United States. The token has been on a clear upward course since President-elect Donald Trump won the presidency against Kamala Harris earlier this month.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) slides are falling from its post-election highs. Riot Platforms (RIOT) CEO Jason Les joins Catalysts Hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills to discuss the move.

Brazilian legislators in the Chamber of Deputies proposed allocating 5% of the nation's $370 billion treasury to Bitcoin strategic reserve.