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Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum has begun the year much like it ended the last—under a bearish cloud. The altcoin leader has faced a challenging start, with its price plummeting over 16% since January 6. Weak price action continues to dominate as ETH struggles to find strong support, leaving investors cautious about what lies ahead. Related Reading Amid the market uncertainty, top analyst Carl Runefelt has shared a technical analysis on X, offering insight into Ethereum’s potential next move. Runefelt highlights that ETH is forming a symmetrical triangle pattern on the 1-hour timeframe—a setup that typically precedes…

  Ethereum’s selling pressure was dominating on Binance ETH has declined over the past month by 18.61%. Since hitting a recent high of $3746 a week ago, Ethereum [ETH] has experienced strong downward pressure. Over this period, ETH declined to a local low of $3,157. Although the altcoin has made moderate gains, it’s still declining. At the time of writing, Ethereum was trading at $3,196, marking a 2.17% decline on daily charts. ETH has also dropped by 12.67% on weekly charts and 18.61% on monthly charts. This decline across ETH charts is largely attributed to increased selling pressure, according to…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Crypto analyst Adam (@abetrade) has sparked substantial debate by declaring that Ethereum is “the most cursed coin in existence,” suggesting that despite a notable uptick in overall market interest, the second-largest cryptocurrency remains stubbornly below its potential. Why Ethereum Seems To Be Cursed Speaking to his 178,000 followers on X, Adam pointed to a striking increase in Ethereum-related open interest, remarking: “ETH having the title of the most cursed coin in existence is well deserved because open interest in coins increased by 110% since August, yet the price is trading 20% below the…

VARA’s XRP approval boosts Dubai’s global fintech leadership and cross-border payment capabilities. Analyst predicts XRP’s market cap could reach $500 billion, driving significant growth. Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has approved the use of Ripple [XRP] cryptocurrency. Thus, positioning Dubai as a trailblazer in fintech innovation. This allows XRP to facilitate seamless international money transfers through the emirate. Dubai’s XRP integration Renowned for its efficiency and low-cost transactions, XRP is all set to revolutionize cross-border payments, offering substantial benefits to businesses and individuals. By establishing a robust regulatory framework, Dubai continues to champion the integration of cutting-edge financial technologies. …

PayPal USD marketcap is down considerably from its historic peak Despite recent recovery, it may not be enough in the long run PayPal USD made a splash in the market in the second half of 2024 for multiple reasons. It was the first time that a traditional payment provider attempted to venture into Web3 in a mainstream way. It also marked a new dawn for tokenized assets. PayPal USD’s expectations were high, but fast forward to the present and it appears that the tokenized assets narrative has been running out of steam. The initial excitement after it was launched on…

The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in! Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to get caught up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games. Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week, along with a few other tidbits you might have missed. We also showcase…

Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have revolutionized the digital asset space, enabling unique representations of art, collectibles, and even real-world assets on blockchain networks. While Ethereum spearheaded the NFT revolution, Bitcoin has recently joined the fray with the introduction of Ordinals. This article explores the evolution, functionality, and distinctions between Bitcoin Ordinals and Ethereum NFTs. The Genesis of NFTs and Bitcoin Ordinals The concept of NFTs dates back to 2014 with the creation of “Quantum” on the Namecoin blockchain. Despite this early attempt, it was Ethereum that propelled NFTs into mainstream adoption. Ethereum’s robust smart contract capabilities, coupled with the ERC-721 and…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs revolutionized finance, amassing $660 billion in trading volume by 2024 Ethereum ETFs showed resilience too, closing 2024 with $35 billion in inflows despite challenges 11 January 2025 marked the first anniversary of U.S Spot Bitcoin [BTC] ETFs. This groundbreaking development revolutionized both the cryptocurrency landscape and traditional finance. Approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 10 January 2024, these ETFs quickly became a dominant force, accounting for the entirety of the $44.2 billion in global crypto investment inflows by the end of 2024. Bitcoin ETFs’ 1-year performance recap Early market leaders like BlackRock, Fidelity,…

Ethereum’s funding rate has sharply declined since rejection at $4k On the price front, ETH has declined by 10.08% over the last 7 days Over the last 3 weeks, Ethereum [ETH] has struggled to maintain any upward momentum on the charts. In fact, over this period, the altcoin has seen extreme price fluctuations while trading sideways. At press time, Ethereum was trading at $3,232. This marked a 10.08% decline on the weekly charts, with an extension to this bearish trend by another 1.85% dip on the daily timeframe. With ETH struggling to record any sustained gains, the crypto community has…

Finceptor, a prominent company dealing with initial decentralized offerings, has announced a new IDO “Bit Rivals.” As per Finceptor, Bit Rivals is an advanced gaming forum aiming to revolutionize play-to-earn ecosystem. The platform revealed this development on its official X account. Finceptor proudly presents a new IDO — @BitRivals Bit Rivals is a gaming platform where players earn tokens while playing AAA games on @base.◾️ AI agent integration◾️+50 AAA games integration, including League of Legends, Fortnite, & Rocket League◾️ Live platform with… pic.twitter.com/ClVXOZfgtW — Finceptor (@FinceptorApp) January 11, 2025 Finceptor’s Latest IDO ‘Bit Rivals’ Redefines Gaming Experience Finceptor pointed out…