The Layer 2 development utilized the OP Stack from Optimism, migrating Celo into an optimistic rollup chain.

Marion Laboure, managing director and macro strategist at Deutsche Bank, stated that she viewed Trump's bitcoin reserve move as nothing new, just a continuation of the crypto evolution that started last year. She also noted that many cryptocurrencies were destined to crash.

Global asset manager Calamos Investments, overseeing $41.3 billion in assets, made its crypto debut this year with the launch of three bitcoin-focused funds. Designed to shield investors from Bitcoin (BTC) volatility, these structured ETFs have already attracted over $100 million, largely from financial advisors.

Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), formerly MicroStrategy, continues to lead as the top equity pick for investors seeking Bitcoin exposure, according to Compass Point Research. The firm praised Strategys strategic capital raises and disciplined approach to accumulating Bitcoin, despite ongoing market volatility.

Bitcoin traded around $88,000 on Tuesday, holding recent gains fueled by optimism over U.S. trade policy and large Bitcoin transfers by defunct exchange Mt. Gox. The worlds top cryptocurrency edged 0.1% lower to $88,167.5 by 5:00 p.m.

Despite Ethereums recent price stagnation, institutional interest in its network remains strong. On March 25, Custodia Bank and Vantage Bank launched the first-ever U.S. bank-issued stablecoin on a public blockchainEthereum.

XRP recently showed signs of a bullish breakout, pushing above the 50-day EMA at $2.39 and briefly testing the upper boundary of its descending channel. However, the move lacked momentum, with price action stalling at $2.44, a modest daily decline of 0.32%.

Bitcoin is facing technical headwinds despite recent recovery efforts. Currently trading at $87,124, down 0.44% on the day, BTC has formed a mini-death crossan intersection between the 50-day and 100-day exponential moving averages (EMAs).

At the Exchange conference in Las Vegas, Dominic Rizzo, global technology portfolio manager at T. Rowe Pricea firm managing over $1 trillion in assetsshared a bullish view on bitcoin.

Ripple Labs appears to be nearing the end of its years-long legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), emerging with a significant victory. Ripples Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, announced via X that the SEC will return $75 million of the $125 million fine Ripple paid last year.

GameStop (GME) has officially joined the growing list of publicly traded companies adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. In its fourth-quarter earnings report, the company revealed that its board of directors unanimously approved adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

Bitcoin and Ethereum are poised to suffer their worst first quarter in years unless they can pull off a huge rally in the next few days.Ether (ETH) has dropped 37.98% so far over the first quarter of 2025, its worst Q1 decline since 2018, when it plunged 46.61%, according to CoinGlass data. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) is down 6.49% so far over the quarter, which is slated to end on March 31 — marking its worst Q1 performance since 2020, when it saw a 10.83% decline.

Celo's integration as an Ethereum layer 2 enhances scalability, security, and interoperability, potentially boosting Web3 adoption and innovation. The post Celo returns home to Ethereum as layer 2, migration completed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP price started a fresh recovery wave above the $2.450 zone. The price is now struggling to clear the $2.480 and $2.50 resistance levels.

Crusoe Energy, a company that captures waste gas from oil to power high-performance compute, is selling its Bitcoin mining business to New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) to focus on artificial intelligence. In a March 25 announcement, Crusoe said it plans to sell its Bitcoin (BTC) mining operation, including its digital flare mitigation business, to NYDIG, subject to regulatory approvals and other consents.

Bitcoin has maintained its upward momentum since the week started, signaling renewed interest and optimism in the market. The asset reclaimed the $88,000 price level on Monday and continues to trade above this zone, marking a nearly 10% rise in value over the past seven days.

Bitcoin is beginning to show signs of recovery after weeks of heavy selling pressure and investor anxiety. Key technical levels have been reclaimed, and the overall market sentiment appears to be shifting from extreme fear to cautious hope.

Retail optimism may lead to overvaluation risks, as historical trends suggest market sentiment often precedes opposite price movements. The post Bitcoin rebound to $88.5K stirs retail optimism, but there's a catch: Santiment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

GameStop on Tuesday approved adding Bitcoin to its treasury reserves, marking its return to crypto as it joins other firms embracing digital assets. The post GameStop Board Votes to Adopt Bitcoin as Part of Company Reserves appeared first on Cryptonews.

Big news coming out of the SEC vs. Ripple case—it's officially over! Last week, the SEC dropped its appeal, and now a final resolution has been reached. Ripple will pay a $50 million fine and it has also agreed to drop its cross-appeal, and the judge's earlier injunction will be lifted.

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,020 zone. ETH is now consolidating and facing hurdles near the $2,080 resistance.

The cryptocurrency market managed to extend its gains on Wednesday, with Bitcoin (BTC) holding above $87,000. Solana (SOL) and XRP also showed some recovery. Reports that the White House is considering a more moderate stance on tariffs have eased concerns over potential economic disruptions, providing support to the market's upward momentum.

Celo has completed the migration to Ethereum Layer 2 after two years of development, transitioning from an individual blockchain to an interoperable network. The post Celo Completes Migration to Ethereum Layer 2 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Could this cause a dip in price?

The long-running legal battle between the SEC and Ripple has reached its final stages. Last week, the SEC agreed to drop its appeal without conditions, and Ripple has now decided to drop its cross-appeal.

Bitcoin price started a steady increase above the $86,500 zone. BTC is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $87,000.

The legal fight between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially over. Last week, the SEC decided to drop its appeal, clearing the way for a final resolution that both sides have now agreed on.

Bitcoin's hashrate has been climbing steadily, with the network adding 40 exahash per second (EH/s) over the past five days, reaching 836 EH/s—edging close to the protocol's historical peak.

Mt Gox, the failed Tokyo-based crypto exchange, is back in the news after on-chain data confirmed that it has moved 11,501.4 Bitcoins worth over $1 billion to its two crypto wallets. Arkham Intelligence shared this latest information, which revealed that the once-popular crypto exchange moved over 11,000 Bitcoins on March 25th.

XRP is up more than 8% over the past seven days, but it hasn't been able to maintain the strong momentum sparked by the SEC dropping its lawsuit against Ripple.

GameStop (GME), known for its position in the gaming industry, has recently made headlines by adopting a bitcoin treasury strategy. This move aligns the company with a growing number of publicly traded firms choosing to hold bitcoin as part of their financial strategy.

Ripple has agreed to settle its ongoing legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), dropping its appeal and agreeing to pay $50 million of the originally imposed $125 million fine.

BlackRock's latest Bitcoin fund will tap Coinbase for custody with each ETP security corresponding to a specific amount of the digital asset.

Ethereum (ETH) is showing signs of a bullish breakout, forming a complex Inverse Head and Shoulder (iH&S) pattern on the weekly timeframe. This key technical formation suggests that the Ethereum price is on track for a massive rally toward a bullish target of $18,000.

Mt. Gox, the Japanese crypto exchange that went bankrupt in 2014 after a massive hack, has made its third major Bitcoin transaction this month, shifting over $1 billion in Bitcoin.

Auradine has launched the Teraflux AH3880, a hydro-cooled Bitcoin miner designed and manufactured in the United States.

Bitcoin investors are closely watching the upcoming U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation report set for release on March 28.

XRP's pivotal role in cross-border payments gains momentum as new ETPs debut on Nasdaq Stockholm, signaling a breakthrough for compliant crypto access across Europe.

The announcement comes just days after the SEC also walked away from its appeal of the verdict from the same lawsuit filed more than four years ago. $75M Win for Ripple as It Drops Cross-Appeal Against SEC In December 2020, the U.S.

Despite its recent push for recovery Bitcoin is currently dealing with a potentially negative development. Bitcoin is currently trading at $87,124 down 0.44% on the day.

An analyst who accurately called Bitcoin's correction in early 2024 believes BTC remains in a bull market after bouncing from a 2025 low of $76,000. Pseudonymous analyst Rekt Capital tells his 542,00 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin's current bull market cycle has yet to reach a peak.

GameStop said in a Tuesday (March 25) press release that its board voted unanimously to add bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

Global investment firm T. Rowe Price's global technology portfolio manager, Dominic Rizzo, spoke at the Exchange conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

After hitting a low of nearly $76,000 on March 10, Bitcoin (BTC) has finally broken its daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) downtrend, now trading in the high $80,000s at the time of writing. However, crypto analyst Ali Martinez warns that strong resistance may lie ahead.

Crypto analyst Dark Defender has issued a bold outlook for XRP, stating on X that the asset is on a clear path toward multiple upside targets. His remarks come at a time when the asset bulls are trying to hold a support level at $2.

Data from coinatmradar.com reveals a net decline of 971 bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) globally in March, punctuated by a fleeting resurgence of 188 installations in the month's final week.

Ethereum price is attracting renewed market attention as analysts present technical scenarios pointing toward a potential move above the $2100 mark. Recent analyses from experts suggest that Ethereum price behavior is showing both bullish short-term structure and macro-level cyclical patterns, which could support an upward continuation if key levels hold.

GameStop announced today that it will invest in Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. This statement came shortly after GameStop's Q4 2024 earnings report, which showed declining sales volume.