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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.

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.

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

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.

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

Cardano fans express concerns over BitcoinOS' BOS token release, questioning its necessity in the Grail Bridge.

Layer-1 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain, Cardano is evolving with a new advancement in its smart contract pursuit. As the protocol's core developer Sebastian Guillemot revealed, Halo2, the first Zero Knowledge (ZK) transaction is now live on the mainnet.

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.

Cardano (ADA) surged past the $1 mark over the weekend, marking a significant milestone in its recent rally. However, after reaching a multi-year high of $1.15, the cryptocurrency is now navigating a 17% correction as profit-taking sets in.

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has publicly criticized the Wyoming Stable Token Commission's recent blockchain network selections for the state's upcoming stablecoin, the Wyoming Stable Token (WST). In a livestream titled “XRP and Wyoming” broadcasted on November 25, 2024, Hoskinson questioned the commission's opaque selection process and raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

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).

TL;DR Charles Hoskinson proposes an ecosystem of hybrid apps that allow Bitcoin to be used directly in DeFi applications, without the need for other tokens. The integration between Cardano and Bitcoin would include the use of babel fees, enabling users to pay fees in BTC.

According to dcSpark co-founder Sebastien Guillemot, the very first ZK (zero-knowledge) smart contract has been deployed on the Cardano mainnet.

Cardano (ADA), a key player in the cryptocurrency market, has slipped below the $1 mark, marking a significant 7% drop in the last 24 hours. This downturn comes as ADA faces stiff resistance at the “golden pocket” zone, a critical range between $1.12 and $1.23, identified on the weekly chart.

Story Highlights Cardano's price fails to hold its $1 mark. The ADA price records a strong bearish reversal and drops ~14% today. Technical indicators experience a bearish convergence, however, a potential bullish reversal can be expected. The cryptocurrency market has turned bearish this week with top tokens recording a significant drop in their respective portfolios.

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.

Crypto to Buy Now: After a notable upside rally, the overall cryptocurrency market appears to be correcting. Today, November 26, 2024, the top cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and several others have reported significant price declines.

Cardano price has faced a sharp reversal, dropping nearly 21% from its highest level this month as investors took profits. Cardano (ADA) was trading at $0.92 on Tuesday, Nov.

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

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.

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.

Technical signals indicate further increases while analysts predict new highs.

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.

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.

Today, Cardano has taken an 11% nose dive amid a reigning-in of recent bull market sentiment, putting its $1 valuation into question. The post Cardano Struggles As Market Turns Red, ADA Falls Below $1, Down 11% in 24 Hours – What's Next? 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.

Here are ADA's next potential targets (according to some popular industry participants).

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

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.

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.

Cardano blockchain founder Charles Hoskinson has shared a vision of building an “ecosystem of hybrid apps powered by DeFi-enabled Bitcoin.” In a Nov. 26 post on X (formerly Twitter), Hoskinson highlighted his renewed interest in Bitcoin's foundational code while noting that adding a DeFi layer to the top digital asset could restore its innovative edge.

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.

Charles Hoskinson, the prominent crypto entrepreneur behind Cardano, has said he wants to add decentralized finance (DeFi) features to Bitcoin. Looking back on his long history with Bitcoin and its foundational code, Hoskinson described his renewed focus on the cryptocurrency, viewing it as a chance to revisit its design and expand its potential.

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.

Top traders were net long on ADA, a bullish conviction of likely extra rally.

Avalanche has just welcomed its largest software update ever hosted, with a dedicated launch on the Fuji testnet.

Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun suspended its livestream feature after facing backlash over disturbing content, despite recording its highest-ever daily revenue of $14.3 million.

The altcoin space presented mixed performances amidst the latest dip that saw Bitcoin sliding below $95K, currently trading at $93,720. Solana meme tokens led the downside, with top coins losing up to 20% on their daily charts. While Fwog (-22%), MOODENG (-13%), GOAT (-14%), and PNUT (-15%) confirmed a robust downtrend, Dogwifhat recorded notable gains.

In November 2024, Solana hit an impressive $109.73 billion. It left other big names like ETH, BASE, and BSC in the dust, according to DefiLlama.

Solana's adoption milestones and bullish momentum position it for a potential breakout.

Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun is in the middle of a storm after a wave of users misusing its Livestream feature to pump their tokens became viral. The recent harmful behavior comes amid the cycle's memecoin frenzy, which has seen numerous community members use deceitful tactics to profit from the sector's popularity.

For some investors, Cardano's recent dip below $1 might seem catastrophic. However, ADA bulls appear unfazed by the slight decline, as on-chain data suggests they may be gearing up for another sustained uptrend.

Solana has achieved multiple record-breaking metrics in November 2024, including a $265 all-time high price, $100 billion monthly DEX volume, and 25 million active addresses

The attackers who attacked the latest DEXX have been reactivated after a week of inactivity to change the stolen alt coins for Solana (SOL) in large amounts according to Mistract, cyber security. This comes after, decentralized exchange DEX platform was targeted and users and the platform woke up to hefty losses.