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• Toncoin soars after France returns Telegram founder’s passport

  15-03-2025 19:50 via coinjournal.net
  
  Toncoin price surged more than 18% after Telegram founder Pavel Durov got approval to leave France.
  As the Telegram and Toncoin community celebrated, TON price rose to highs of $3.48.Toncoin (TON) price rose sharply after Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who has been under judicial scrutiny in France, reportedly received permission to leave the country.
  At the time of writing, TON, the native token of The Open Network, was up 18% at $3.48. The token traded as one of the top gainers in the past 24
  
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• Bitcoin reclaims $80K zone as BNB, TON, GT, ATOM hint at altcoin season

  16-03-2025 19:23 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling to break above the 200-day simple moving average ($84,000), but a positive sign is that the bulls have not ceded much ground to the bears. Bitget Research chief analyst Ryan Lee told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin needs to achieve a weekly close above $81,000 to signal resilience. Selling could accelerate if the price plummets below $76,000.Another cautious voice was that of Markus Thielen, head crypto researcher at 10x Research. Thielen told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin&rs
  
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• XRP Price Must Close Above This Level For Bullish Breakout, Analyst Warns

  16-03-2025 18:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  XRP has struggled to gain momentum, with its price caught in a downtrend since the beginning of March. Although XRP has managed to push up in the past five days after reaching a low of $1.93 on March 11, it has yet to fully recoup its losses in the first week of the month. The altcoin’s long-term prospects are still on bullish speculation, but its short-term price action has frustrated traders looking for signs of a breakout. Amid this stagnation, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has outli
  
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• Free speech and online privacy: Pavel Durov's rise to the top

  16-03-2025 18:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Telegram founder and free speech advocate Pavel Durov was born on Oct. 10, 1984, in St. Petersburg, Russia, and demonstrated an early knack for computer science, culminating in the entrepreneur establishing several successful online social media platforms.While studying at Saint Petersburg State University, Durov became inspired by the success of the Facebook social media site and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg — eventually starting the social media platform VKontakte (VK) in 2006.VK is a pl
  
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• Can AI bots steal your crypto? The rise of digital thieves

  16-03-2025 17:05 via cointelegraph.com
  What are AI bots?AI bots are self-learning software that automates and continuously refines crypto cyberattacks, making them more dangerous than traditional hacking methods.At the heart of today’s AI-driven cybercrime are AI bots — self-learning software programs designed to process vast amounts of data, make independent decisions, and execute complex tasks without human intervention. While these bots have been a game-changer in industries like finance, healthcare and customer servic
  
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• Stellar (XLM) Price Could Surge To $0.38 — Analyst Explains How

  16-03-2025 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  After a turbulent start to the week, the Stellar price seems to be finding some stability, briefly climbing above the $0.28 level this weekend. This growing momentum has sparked interest from market enthusiasts, with prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez projecting the XLM token to soon experience a sustained price rise.
  XLM Primed For 40% Price Gain 
  In an X post on March 15, Martinez shared an intriguing projection for Stellar price after rebounding off a crucial level. Martinez noted tha
  
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• Web3 has a metadata problem, and it’s not going away

  16-03-2025 16:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Opinion by: Casey Ford, PhD, researcher at Nym TechnologiesWeb3 rolled in on the wave of decentralization. Decentralized applications (DApps) grew by 74% in 2024 and individual wallets by 485%, with total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) closing at a near-record high of $214 billion. The industry is also, however, heading straight for a state of capture if it does not wake up. As Elon Musk has teased of placing the US Treasury on blockchain, however poorly thought out, the
  
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• TON Price Jumps 20% Following Positive News On Telegram Founder

  16-03-2025 15:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  The TON price has reclaimed the $3 mark with an over 20% spurt on Saturday, March 15. This price spike was triggered by the news of a French court approving the departure of Telegram founder Pavel Durov from France.
  Telegram Founder Reportedly Cleared To Leave France
  According to a report on Saturday, Durov was granted permission by a French court to depart the country, where he faces several charges of enabling organized crime. One of AFP’s sources said that the Telegram founder had been
  
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• Best Presales to Explode After Trump’s WLFI Ends $590M Token Sale

  16-03-2025 15:06 via newsbtc.com
  
  Trump-backed crypto investment firm World Liberty Financial has raised $590M in the $WLFI token sale.
  The total token supply is capped at 100 billion. Out of this, 20% of the tokens (20 billion) were made available for sale in October at a price of just $0.015.
  The initial sale experienced slow demand. However, after the launch of $TRUMP and $MELANIA, the Trump family’s in-house meme coins, the $WLFI token sale also took off.
  The first round raised around $300M. Another 5 billion tokens we
  
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• Bitcoin whale bets $368M with 40x leverage on BTC decline ahead of FOMC

  16-03-2025 14:38 via cointelegraph.com
  A Bitcoin whale is wagering hundreds of millions on Bitcoin’s short-term decline, ahead of a week filled with key economic reports that may significantly impact Bitcoin’s price trajectory and risk appetite among investors.A large crypto investor, or whale, has opened a 40x leveraged short position for over 4,442 Bitcoin (BTC) worth over $368 million, which functions as a de facto bet on Bitcoin’s price fall.Leveraged positions use borrowed money to increase the size of an inves
  
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• Bitcoin gets $126K June target as data predicts bull market comeback

  16-03-2025 14:20 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin (BTC) can hit new all-time highs by June this year if historical patterns repeat, network economist Timothy Peterson said.Data uploaded to X on March 15 gives BTC/USD around two-and-a-half months to beat its $109,000 record.April could spark 50% BTC price upsideBitcoin has declined 30% after topping out in mid-January. The extent of the drop is characteristic of bull market corrections, and Peterson keenly senses the potential for a comeback.“Bitcoin is trading near the low end of
  
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• Bitcoin To $10,000? Top Analyst Issues A Stark Warning

  16-03-2025 14:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  An analyst revealed on Friday that Bitcoin might suffer a 91% decline from the coin’s all-time high of $109,000 per coin in January 2025, suggesting that the most popular cryptocurrency could potentially crash. Mike McGlone believes that the firstborn crypto might plummet to a low of $10,000 per coin, reigniting concerns that Bitcoin might experience another deep correction similar to 2011 when Bitcoin dipped by as much as 92%.
  BTC To Crash To $10K?
  McGlone, a Senior Commodity Strateg
  
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• Libra, Melania creator’s ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ memecoin crashes 99%

  16-03-2025 13:50 via cointelegraph.com
  The creator of the Libra (LIBRA) token has launched another memecoin with some of the same concerning onchain patterns that pointed to significant insider trading activity ahead of the coin’s 99% collapse.Hayden Davis, the co-creator of the Official Melania Meme (MELANIA) and the Libra token, has launched a new Solana-based memecoin, with an over 80% insider supply.Davis launched the Wolf (WOLF) memecoin on March 8, banking on rumors of Jordan Belfort, known as the Wolf of Wall Street, lau
  
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• Toncoin in 'great entry zone' as Pavel Durov's France exit fuels TON price rally

  16-03-2025 13:07 via cointelegraph.com
  Toncoin (TON) has surged by over 50% in the past week, fueled by news that Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been granted permission to leave France for Dubai.TON/USDT weekly price chart. Source: TradingViewTON’s bullish reversal, especially after falling to $2.35, its lowest level in a year, has traders eyeing key price levels, with crypto analyst Crypto Patel highlighting a "great entry zone" for long-term investors.TON is eyeing a 100% rally in 2025As Crypto Patel notes, TON’s pric
  
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• Chainlink Price Could Run To $31 In The Next Leg Up — Here’s Why

  16-03-2025 12:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  The final months of a market cycle are usually characterized by exhilarating runs by various assets in the altcoin market — a period famously dubbed the “altcoin season.” Unfortunately, while the market cycle seems to have peaked, the story has been the opposite for this category of cryptocurrencies.
  Specifically, the Chainlink price has declined by more than 50% in the last three months, underscoring the dwindling climate of the crypto market. However, the future might not be
  
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• Forget Solana, XRP may flip Ethereum first amid 5-year high

  16-03-2025 12:05 via cointelegraph.com
  XRP (XRP) price versus Ether (ETH) reached its highest level in five years over the weekend, extending its recovery.On March 15, the XRP/ETH pair touched 0.00128 ETH for the first time since April 2020. That amounts to a 925% rebound when measured from its all-time low of 0.00013 ETH established in June 2024 and approximately 620% gains since November 2024, when Donald Trump won the US presidential election.XRP/ETH weekly price chart. Source: TradingViewXRP potential breakout versus ETHThe XRP/E
  
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• Bitcoin experiencing “shakeout” not end of 4-year cycle: analysts

  16-03-2025 11:09 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin’s historic bull cycle is still intact, despite widespread investor fear over the current correction, which may only be a temporary “shakeout” ahead of the next leg up, according to crypto market analysts.Bitcoin’s (BTC) price is currently down 22% from its all-time high of over $109,000 recorded on Jan. 20, on the day of US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows.Despite investor sentiment dropping into “Extreme Fear
  
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• XRP $15 Breakout? Not A Far-Fetched Idea—Analysis

  16-03-2025 11:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  After dropping to less than $2 last March 11th, Ripple’s XRP springs back to life and it’s currently trading between $2.30 and $2.40. And with the US Securities and Exchange Commission vs Ripple case nearing its resolution, the market can expect more price volatility for this digital asset.
  Within this context, market analyst Ali Martinez boldly claims that Ripple’s native coin still have the legs to hit a two-digit figure this cycle, using an extensive symmetrical triangle for
  
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• Shiba Inu Burn Update: 99.44% Daily Burn Crash Could Spell Trouble For Meme Coin

  16-03-2025 09:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  Shiba Inu’s price action in the past 24 hours has been characterized by a brief recovery after hitting a low of $0.00001237. This 24-hour price recovery is part of a 15% recovery after Shiba Inu reached a low of $0.00001102 on March 11, which is its lowest point in over a year. In spite of the modest increase in price, a slowdown in a key Shiba Inu metric might threaten this price recovery that’s just beginning.
  This threat is revealed in the Shiba Inu burn rate, which has taken a ma
  
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• Cardano Is ‘About To Break Free’ – Breakout Above Crucial Supply To Trigger A Big Move–Analyst

  16-03-2025 08:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Altcoins and Cardano have been caught in extreme market swings, with high volatility and panic-driven sell-offs dominating price action. Since the start of March, ADA has lost over 44% of its value, reflecting the broader negative sentiment surrounding altcoins as investors remain uncertain about the market’s next move.The entire crypto market has been under heavy selling pressure, and altcoins like Cardano have been hit the hardest. With fear gripping traders, ADA has failed to reclaim ke
  
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• Toncoin open interest soars 67% as Pavel Durov departs France

  16-03-2025 07:13 via cointelegraph.com
  Toncoin Open Interest (OI) has jumped 67% over the past 24 hours amid reports of Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s departure from France, where he had been required to stay since his arrest six months ago.On March 15, Toncoin (TON) OI  — a metric tracking the total number of unsettled Toncoin derivative contracts such as options and futures —  reached $169 million, representing a 67% increase from the previous day when the reports of Durov’s departure first surface
  
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• Toncoin open interest soars 67% after Pavel Durov departs France

  16-03-2025 07:13 via cointelegraph.com
  Toncoin Open Interest (OI) has jumped 67% over the past 24 hours following Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s reported departure from France, where he had been required to stay since his arrest six months ago.On March 15, Toncoin (TON) OI  — a metric tracking the total number of unsettled Toncoin derivative contracts such as options and futures —  reached $169 million, representing a 67% increase from the previous day when the reports of Durov’s departure first surf
  
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• Bitcoin Price Above $100,000 Again? Chart Patterns Show What’s Coming Next

  16-03-2025 06:30 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto analyst Madden has raised the possibility of the Bitcoin price rallying above $100,000 again, providing a bullish outlook for the flagship crypto. His analysis showed what is coming next for BTC and how it could reach this psychological price level. Bitcoin Price Eyes Rally Above $100,000 With Potential Bullish Reversal
  In a TradingView post, Madden indicated that the Bitcoin price was eyeing a rally above $100,000 with a reversal looking likely. His accompanying chart showed that $9
  
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• Ethereum Must Reclaim $2,050 To Start A Recovery Rally – Insights

  16-03-2025 05:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum (ETH) is now trading below the crucial $2,000 mark, struggling to find momentum after days of selling pressure and consolidation around $1,900. The broader crypto market remains under heavy bearish control, and ETH has lost over 57% of its value, making it increasingly difficult for bulls to stage a recovery.With Ethereum now below a multi-year support level, this zone could flip into strong resistance, further complicating any potential rebound. The market is in a highly volatile phase
  
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• Uber angel investor stirs Bitcoin debate with ‘build a better Bitcoin’ remark

  16-03-2025 04:09 via cointelegraph.com
  A technology investor who backed ridesharing app Uber in its early days has sparked backlash from the Bitcoin community after claiming Bitcoin will inevitably be replaced by something better.“Bitcoin has been a wonderful game, but with a couple of giant players cornering the market, the timing is right to “build a better Bitcoin” — restarting the game,” prominent angel investor and internet entrepreneur Jason Calacanis told his 981,600 X followers on March 14.Calaca
  
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• Uber angel investor stirs Bitcoin debate with 'build a better Bitcoin' remark

  16-03-2025 04:09 via cointelegraph.com
  A technology investor who backed ridesharing app Uber in its early days has sparked backlash from the Bitcoin community after claiming Bitcoin will inevitably be replaced by something better.“Bitcoin has been a wonderful game, but with a couple giant players cornering the market, the timing is right to “build a better Bitcoin” — restarting the game,” prominent angel investor and internet entrepreneur Jason Calacanis told his 981,600 X followers on March 15.Calacanis
  
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• Ethereum Cost Basis Data Signals Strong Support At $1,886 – Details

  16-03-2025 03:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  The Ethereum (ETH) market has experienced some recent good fortunes rising by over 5% in the past 24 hours. Despite this price gain, the prominent altcoin remains in a downtrend as indicated by its 11.17% loss in the past week.  However, prominent analytics platform Glassnode has discovered an important price level that could offer some short-term support.
  Investors Boost Accumulation By 300,000 ETH At This Price Region – What Could It Mean?
  In an X post on March 14, Glassnode pr
  
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• Ethereum Price Nears Critical 100-Day SMA – Will It Break Through?

  16-03-2025 02:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum (ETH) has been on a slow and steady upward trajectory, inching closer to a crucial technical indicator: the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). This level is more than just a line on a chart—it’s a key battleground for bulls and bears, often dictating the next major move. As ETH approaches this critical resistance, speculations on whether this could catalyze a sustained rally or a stumbling block that triggers a pullback arise.
  The 100-day SMA is a widely followed indicator
  
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• Bitcoin’s Cup And Handle Pattern Signals Explosive Move To $186,000 — Analyst

  16-03-2025 00:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  Popular market analyst Egrag Crypto has dropped a Bitcoin price prediction due to the recent formation of a highly bullish chart pattern. The maiden cryptocurrency currently trades above $84,000 following its minor recovery in the latter part of last week. However, the continuity of the current bull run remains uncertain barring a sustained uptrend.
  Bitcoin’s Bullish Chart Pattern Hints At Major Price Surge
  In an X post on March 14, Egrag Crypto states the BTC market may be preparing for a
  
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• Bitcoin Price Breaking Out Of This Pattern — Can BTC Reclaim $90,000?

  15-03-2025 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  The Bitcoin price has shown good signs of recovery over the past few days, briefly returning above the $85,000 level to kickstart the weekend. While BTC’s price has often floundered towards the end of the week in 2025, the premier cryptocurrency would be hoping to have a different journey over the next few days.
  Is $90,000 The Next Stop For Bitcoin Price? 
  Fortunately, the future seems bright for the world’s largest cryptocurrency after crypto analyst Ali Martinez took to the X
  
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