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• Dogecoin Can Still Go Parabolic If This Support Holds, Analyst Says

  15-03-2025 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  An analyst has explained how Dogecoin could still have a chance at a parabolic run if the support level of this pattern ends up holding.
  Dogecoin Is Retesting The Lower Bound Of An Ascending Channel
  In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has shared a long-term Ascending Channel that the 1-week price of Dogecoin has been trading inside over the years. The “Ascending Channel” here refers to a pattern from technical analysis (TA) that forms when an asset’s price observes co
  
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• Microsoft warns of new remote access trojan targeting crypto wallets

  18-03-2025 07:05 via cointelegraph.com
  Tech giant Microsoft has discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) that targets crypto held in 20 cryptocurrency wallet extensions for the Google Chrome browser. Microsoft’s Incident Response Team said in a March 17 blog post that it first discovered the malware StilachiRAT last November and found it can steal information such as credentials stored in the browser, digital wallet information and data stored in the clipboard. After deployment, the bad actors can use StilachiRAT t
  
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• Historical Pattern From 2020 Hints Ethereum Could Be Poised For A Parabolic Rally, Analysts Explain

  18-03-2025 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  According to an X post by crypto analyst Mister Crypto, Ethereum (ETH) could be on the verge of a massive rally. The analyst highlighted similarities between the current ETH price action and that of 2020, following the COVID market crash.
  Ethereum On The Cusp Of Trend Reversal?
  Ethereum’s subdued price action may soon come to an end, as multiple analysts point toward a potential trend reversal for the second-largest cryptocurrency by reported market cap. Analyst Mister Crypto shared the fo
  
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• Canary Capital proposes first Sui ETF in US SEC filing

  18-03-2025 06:58 via cointelegraph.com
  Canary Capital has filed its sixth proposed crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) with US regulators, this time for one tracking the spot price of the crypto token Sui.In a March 17 Form S-1 filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the crypto investment firm requested to list the Canary SUI ETF, which didn’t include information on what exchange it would trade on or the proposed ticker symbol.The ETF would directly hold Sui (SUI), the native token of the layer-1 blockchain used for fee
  
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• ‘Bitcoin bull cycle is over,' CryptoQuant CEO warns, citing onchain metrics

  18-03-2025 06:44 via cointelegraph.com
  CryptoQuant’s head chief says Bitcoin’s bull market could already be over — changing his stance from earlier in the month when he said the Bitcoin bull cycle will be slow but “is still intact.”“Bitcoin bull cycle is over, expecting 6-12 months of bearish or sideways price action,” CryptoQuant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju said in a March 17 X post.All signals are currently bearish, says JuJu said that all Bitcoin (BTC) onchain metrics indicate a bear marke
  
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• LIBRA memecoin orchestrators named as defendants in US class-action suit

  18-03-2025 06:20 via cointelegraph.com
  The Libra token scandal is set to be reviewed by the Supreme Court of New York after a newly filed class-action lawsuit accused its creators of misleading investors and siphoning over $100 million from one-sided liquidity pools.Burwick Law filed the suit on behalf of its clients against Kelsier Ventures, KIP Protocol and Meteora on March 17 for launching the Libra (LIBRA) token in a “deceptive, manipulative and fundamentally unfair” manner. The token was then promoted by Argentine Pr
  
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• Solana Marks 5-Year Journey – 400 Billion Transactions And Counting

  18-03-2025 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  A well-known cryptocurrency marks its anniversary by celebrating the milestones it has achieved over the years such as its incredible growth that made it one of the top digital assets in the space. In the last five years, Solana has attained nearly $1 trillion in DEX trading and processed more than 400 billion transactions.Five Successful Years
  Since Solana was created on March 16, 2020, the crypto has grown to become one of the top 10 digital assets today.
  In an X post, Solana shared what it ha
  
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• Musk says he found ‘magic money computers’ printing money ‘out of thin air’

  18-03-2025 05:20 via cointelegraph.com
  US government cost-cutting csar Elon Musk claims to have found at least 14 “magic money computers” in the federal government with the ability to send money from nothing.Musk said the computers, which exist in several federal departments, including the Treasury, Defense and Health and Human Services departments, can essentially issue payments and send money from nothing.“You may think that the government computers all talk to each other, they’re synchronized, they add up w
  
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• Solana deletes ‘cringe’ ad criticized for being ‘tone deaf’ on gender issues

  18-03-2025 04:38 via cointelegraph.com
  The team behind blockchain network Solana has deleted a controversial advertisement posted on its X account after immense backlash over political messaging around gender identity.The more than two-and-a-half-minute ad for the Solana Accelerate conference posted on March 17 with the caption “America is back. Time to Accelerate” depicted a man as “America” in a therapy session who said he was having thoughts “about innovation” such as crypto.The therapist respon
  
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• Bitcoin’s recent $12B open interest wipeout was essential, says analyst

  18-03-2025 04:26 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin’s nearly $12 billion open interest shakeout earlier this month might be just the catalyst needed for the asset to regain its upward momentum, according to a crypto analyst.“This can be considered as a natural market reset, an essential phase for sustaining a bullish continuation,” CryptoQuant contributor DarkFost said in a March 17 markets report.“Looking at historical trends, each past deleveraging like this has provided good opportunities for the short to medium
  
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• Analyst Predicts Dogecoin And Altcoins’ Next Surge – Here’s The Timeline

  18-03-2025 04:00 via newsbtc.com
  In a series of posts shared on X, crypto analyst Kevin has mapped out a bullish scenario for Dogecoin and altcoins should the US Federal Reserve shift its monetary policy toward easing later this year. Pointing to both fundamental and technical indicators, Kevin contends that current Federal Reserve policies will define the exact moment altcoins begin to decisively outperform Bitcoin (BTC).
  Dogecoin Season Depends On The Fed
  In one of his updates, Kevin explained the crux of his position: &ldquo
  
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• Arbitrum devs launch incubator-style program ‘Onchain Labs’

  18-03-2025 03:26 via cointelegraph.com
  Offchain Labs, the developers of Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum, have announced a partnership with the Arbitrum Foundation to launch a new incubator-style program called Onchain Labs.According to a March 17 post by Offchain Labs, the new incubator is aimed at rapidly adding to Arbitrum’s existing decentralized application (DApp) offerings with a particular focus on supporting “innovative and experimental” projects. Offchain Labs said this support will primarily come in
  
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• SEC could axe proposed Biden-era crypto custody rule, says acting chief

  18-03-2025 02:31 via cointelegraph.com
  The US Securities and Exchange Commission could change or scrap a rule proposed under the Biden administration that would tighten crypto custody standards for investment advisers, according to the agency’s acting chair, Mark Uyeda.In prepared remarks to an investment industry conference in San Diego on March 17, Uyeda said the rule proposed in February 2023 had seen commenters express “significant concern” over its “broad scope.”“Given such concern, there may
  
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• XRP To Triple Digits? Analyst Confident In $100 Price Goal

  18-03-2025 02:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  As one of the top-performing digital assets in the 4Q of 2024, it’s only natural that Ripple’s XRP attracts attention from its detractors and bullish supporters. The bearish sentiment has been wearing down the asset in the last few weeks, pushing the altcoin to as low as $1.96 last March 11th, the lowest in its three-month chart.XRP has been highly volatile this month, trading between $2.30 and $2.47, still down by 1.6% from its previous month’s price. The sentiment is sti
  
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• Hyperliquid opened doors to ‘democratized’ crypto whale hunting: Analyst

  18-03-2025 02:29 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto whale tracking on the Hyperliquid blockchain has enabled traders to target whales with prominent leveraged positions in a “democratized” attempt to liquidate them, according to the head of 10x Research.Hyperliquid, a blockchain network specializing in trading, allows traders to publicly observe what type of positions a whale is holding, and since these positions are leveraged, the market can assess the liquidation levels unless an additional margin is added, Markus Thielen sai
  
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• Paul Atkins closes in on SEC chair role amid setbacks: Report

  18-03-2025 01:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Paul Atkins could move one step closer to becoming the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s new crypto-friendly chair, with a Senate committee hearing reportedly in the works for March 27.President Donald Trump nominated Atkins to lead the SEC on Dec. 4, but his marriage into a billionaire family has reportedly caused headaches with financial disclosures — delaying his potential start date.While it isn’t clear whether the White House has produced those papers to the Senate,
  
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• Bitcoin Price Set For Reversal To $130,000 After Forming Major Cup And Handle Support

  18-03-2025 01:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin’s price action has been trapped in a tight range between $84,000 and $82,000 in recent days, with bulls struggling to push upwards. The general market sentiment is one of a cautious nature, and hopes of a quick return above $90,000 are starting to fade. However, a new technical analysis suggests that Bitcoin could be on the verge of a significant rally, as price action shows the cryptocurrency is currently conforming to the cup-and-handle pattern.
  Cup And Handle Support Could Cause
  
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• Bitcoin Resets With 14% Deleveraging—Here’s What Past Events Led To

  17-03-2025 23:30 via newsbtc.com
  Data shows the Bitcoin futures market has seen a massive deleveraging event recently. Here’s what this reset could mean for BTC, based on past trends.
  Bitcoin Open Interest Has Gone Through A Crash Recently
  As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the BTC Open Interest has seen a retest recently. The “Open Interest” refers to an indicator that keeps track of the total amount of futures positions related to Bitcoin that are currently open on all derivatives
  
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• Solana futures finish first trading day on CME

  17-03-2025 22:40 via cointelegraph.com
  Solana (SOL) futures traded for the first time on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group’s US derivatives exchange on March 17 as the cryptocurrency’s mainstream adoption gains momentum. In February, CME tipped plans to list two types of SOL futures contracts: standard contracts representing 500 SOL and retail-friendly “micro” contracts representing 25 SOL each. They are the first regulated Solana futures to hit the US market after Coinbase’s launched in F
  
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• Bitcoin sees 30% retracement as selling pressure increases — Bitfinex

  17-03-2025 22:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone its second-largest correction of this bull run, according to analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex. The correction, from the coin’s all-time high of $109,590 set on Jan. 20 to a low of $77,041 during the week of March 9-15, represents a 30% retracement triggered by selling pressure from short-term holders.In its report, Bitfinex defines short-term holders as those who have bought within the last seven to 30 days. According to the exchange, they have suffered net
  
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• Bitcoin Bulls Poised For Action As Market Flashes Bullish Divergence—Details

  17-03-2025 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Market watchers have taken notice of Bitcoin’s recent price swings after a notable surge in transactions from affluent individuals. Market observers think that this might lead to a brief price spike, even while larger economic worries still throw a shadow over the cryptocurrency scene. Crucial price levels that can signal the next big rise in Bitcoin are the focus of traders’ attention.Whale Movements Show Interest In Buying
  According to reports, Bitcoin whales—those legendary
  
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• Ethena Labs, Securitize launch blockchain for DeFi and tokenized assets

  17-03-2025 21:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Stablecoin developer Ethena Labs and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization company Securitize are launching a new blockchain for retail and institutional investors seeking access to the DeFi and tokenization economies. According to a March 17 announcement, the forthcoming Converge blockchain is an Ethereum Virtual Machine that will provide retail investors with access to “standard DeFi applications.” It will also specialize in institutional-grade offerings that will help bridge tr
  
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• Hashdex amends S-1 for crypto index ETF, adds seven altcoins

  17-03-2025 21:12 via cointelegraph.com
  Asset manager Hashdex has amended its S-1 regulatory filing for its cryptocurrency index exchange-traded fund (ETF) to include seven altcoins in addition to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), according to a March 14 filing. The revision proposes adding seven specific altcoins to the index ETF — Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), Avalanche (AVAX), Litecoin (LTC), and Uniswap (UNI). As of March 17, the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF holds only Bitcoin and Ether. P
  
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• Bitcoin price fails to go parabolic as the US Dollar Index (DXY) falls — Why?

  17-03-2025 20:45 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 12% since March 2, when it nearly reached $94,000. Interestingly, during the same period, the US dollar weakened against a basket of foreign currencies, which is usually seen as a positive sign for scarce assets like BTC. Investors are now puzzled as to why Bitcoin hasn’t reacted positively to the declining DXY and what could be the next factor to trigger a decoupling from this trend.
  US Dollar Index (DXY, left) vs. Bitcoin/USD (right). Source: TradingView / Cointe
  
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• Standard Chartered drops 2025 ETH price estimate by 60% to $4K

  17-03-2025 20:39 via cointelegraph.com
  Ethereum price is more than 52% down from its December 2024 high at $4,107 and data from TradingView shows ETH (ETH) down 42% since the start of 2025. Despite being one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and holding the dominant spot as the leader in Web3 and DeFi, many analysts believe that ETH’s price prospects remain grim in the short term. Crypto analyst and chartered market technician Askel Kibar warned traders against assuming that ETH price trades at
  
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• Here’s How High The XRP Price Would Be If It Flips Ethereum’s Market Cap

  17-03-2025 20:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  Recent data has shown what the XRP price would be if it flips Ethereum’s market cap. Such a development would also lead to a new all-time high (ATH) for XRP. Meanwhile, crypto experts have given their opinions on whether XRP could indeed flip Ethereum. 
  How High The XRP Price Would Be If It Flips Ethereum’s Market Cap
  MarketCapOf data shows that the XRP price could reach as high as $3.94 if it flips Ethereum’s market cap. This is significant as a rally to this price level
  
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• NymVPN launches fully decentralized VPN amid privacy crackdown

  17-03-2025 20:20 via cointelegraph.com
  Privacy protocol Nym has launched NymVPN, which it describes as the “world’s most secure VPN” and says will help protect users from government, corporate and AI surveillance.The release comes amid an increasingly hostile global environment for privacy-focused products — one that is seeing governments crack down on privacy projects and demand backdoors to encryption.The decentralized VPN, which launched on March 13, uses the Nym protocol’s “mixnet” to kee
  
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• Polymarket bettors say there’s a 100% chance the Fed ends QT before May

  17-03-2025 20:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Betters on Polymarket believe it’s now a certainty that the US Federal Reserve will wind down its quantitative tightening (QT) program by May of this year, a move many analysts say could trigger the next leg of the crypto bull market. By March 14, Polymarket’s betting odds that the Fed would end QT by April 30 was 100%, where it remains unchanged at the time of writing.The wager, titled “Will Fed end QT before May?,” has more than $6.2 million in cumulative trading v
  
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• New BITCOIN Act would allow US reserve to exceed 1M: Law Decoded

  17-03-2025 20:00 via cointelegraph.com
  The newly reintroduced Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide (BITCOIN) Act of 2025 by Senator Cynthia Lummis would allow the United States to potentially hold over 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) in its crypto reserves. The bill directs the government to buy 200,000 BTC annually over five years, to be paid for with existing funds within the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department. If signed into law, the act would allow the US to hold
  
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• XRP’s role in US Digital Asset Stockpile raises questions on token utility — Does it belong?

  17-03-2025 19:45 via cointelegraph.com
  Ripple’s XRP (XRP), the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, gained national recognition after President Donald Trump mentioned the “valuable cryptocurrency” alongside BTC, ETH, SOL, and ADA as part of a planned US strategic crypto reserve. Trump’s executive order on March 6 established a new structure for the altcoins — the Digital Asset Stockpile, managed by the Treasury. While the crypto community remains divided on whether XRP is truly as valuable as
  
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