CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Aptos (APT) Gains 7.5%, as Index Rises From Monday
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) was also a top performer, gaining 6.7%.
Circle Upgrades Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol Promising Near-Instant USDC Settlements
CCTP V2 enables nearly instant USDC transfers between blockchains with new feature, reducing blockchain transaction times from minutes to seconds.
U.S. Residents Missed as Much as $2.6B in Potential Revenue From Geoblocked Airdrops
The U.S. government lost as much as $1.4 billion in potential tax revenue, a report from Dragonfly found.
Ethereum’s Holesky Hits Finality After 2 Weeks as Pectra Testing Continues
The Pectra upgrade went live Feb. 24, but finality was delayed due to a configuration bug in the client software.
Solana’s SOL Slips Below Key Price Level for the First Time in 3 Years
The token's realized price, the average cost basis of all coins last moved, has dropped below $134 for the first time since May 2022.
Bitcoin’s $100K Call Takes the Crown From $120K Bet as Most Popular Options Play on Deribit
Traders opt for a more conservative bet, reassessing their expectations in the wake of the recent price sell-off.
As Genius Stablecoin Bill Vote Nears, Meme Index Presale Heats Up
Time to Make Stablecoins Great Again – unless you’re Tether. The world’s largest stablecoin, with a $120B market cap, looks like it could be left hanging after the US Senate moved to introduce the GENIUS stablecoin bill. The bill focuses heavily on improving protections for US consumers, and edges the playing field for US-domiciled stablecoin […]
Bitcoin Pullback Feels Like 2017: Abra CEO Predicts What’s Coming
The Bitcoin market has been shaken by a substantial correction, dipping to a low of $76,589 before regaining ground above $80,000 at press time. Even with the recovery, the price remains down 27% from the all-time high of $109,900 reached on January 20. Several high-profile crypto experts have shared their perspectives on the sudden downturn, […]
VanEck Registers Avalanche ETF in Delaware as Altcoin Fund Registry Heats Up
The New York-headquartered company registered the "VanEck Avalanche ETF" on March 10
Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Steadies With One Eye on Trump’s First Inflation Report
Your day-ahead look for March 11, 2025