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Ronaldinho alerted the crypto community about fake meme coins using his name, denying any official token launch.

The football icon’s past alleged involvement in the “18kRonaldinho” crypto scam, which supposedly defrauded investors of over $60 million, adds skepticism to his latest announcement.

‘Keep an Eye for Fake Meme Coins’
The meme coin sector has been one of the highlights of the last bull cycle in the cryptocurrency market. Contrary to their potential to chart impressive gains in a short period of time, though, these assets remain quite dangerous due to their dubious use cases and enhanced volatility.
Interestingly, the latest warning on the matter came from the Brazilian football icon Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (better known as Ronaldinho). He used his

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According to Ali Martinez, SHIB could find support at as low as $0.0000094.

However, a breakout above $0.00001461 could trigger bullish momentum and a 230% price rally.

SHIB’s Freefall Could Stop Here
The meme coin sector has suffered painful losses following the overall crypto market crash in the past few days. The second-largest asset of that type – Shiba Inu (SHIB) – was among the worst affected, with its price plummeting by 16% weekly and 10% daily.
SHIB Price, Source: CoinGeckoIts market capitalization plunged below $7.7 billion, meaning the asset is now out of crypto’s top 20 club. As expected, the downtrend has negatively affected SHIB’s investors. According to IntoTheBlock’s data, the share of people sitting at paper losses has surged past 60%.
One

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Cardano’s ADA dropped by double digits in a week, with whales offloading over 170 million tokens, potentially signaling more downward pressure.

Hopes for a rebound rest on the potential approval of a spot ADA ETF filed by Grayscale, which could attract traditional investors and boost demand.

More Pain Ahead?
Cardano’s ADA was trading well above $0.80 towards the end of last week. However, the start of the new business week offered a lot of pain for the bulls, with the asset plunging to as low as $0.63 (per CoinGecko’s data). ADA slightly rebounded over the past several hours to the current $0.67. Still, this represents a 15% decline on a seven-day scale.
ADA Price, Source: CoinGeckoAccording to some factors, the negative trend could be far from over. The popular

Sonic, the first chain extension built on Solana, launched its Mobius mainnet today (February 27).
The blockchain solution aims to extend Solana’s capabilities, enhance scalability, and provide a dedicated layer for high-volume decentralized applications (dApps).
Mobius Goes Live
According to a document shared with CryptoPotato, the Mobius mainnet will enable Sonic to serve as a seamless extension of Solana, allowing developers to easily migrate existing applications and benefit from the chain’s powerful features.
Some of these include the use of SOL for gas fees and full interoperability with Solana’s accounts via an Interoperability API. In addition, Sonic is compatible with key ecosystem protocols like Metaplex, Pyth, and Hyperlane, offering developers a powerful set of

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The SEC’s February 27 meeting may address Ripple’s XRP, signaling a potential pro-crypto shift under Chairman Mark Uyeda.

Unlike recent SEC agreements, the Ripple lawsuit is more complex. Experts predict a settlement, with Judge Torres overseeing compliance with a $125M fine.

XRP on the Agenda
The lawsuit between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains ongoing more than four years. However, multiple developments and events hint that a final resolution could be just around the corner. One example is the regulator’s Sunshine Act meeting scheduled for February 27, which will be closed to the public and will touch upon numerous matters. 
Some X users noted that Ripple’s native token will also be included in the discussions this time. The

NymVPN launched a perpetual token buyback mechanism that features a new working model for DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) tokens.
This effort enables anonymous access for users while simultaneously compensating those who provide the network’s services.
Another Step Before the Final Launch
According to a document shared with CryptoPotato, NymVPN is scheduled for a commercial launch on March 13. The project’s zero-knowledge payment system and the perpetual token buyback program are set to go live for public testing on February 26.
The team behind the project has invited the community and general public to battle-test this novel payment mechanism and help kickstart the economic cycle of Nym DePIN. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network, for its

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Whale activity and a sell signal from the TD Sequential indicator suggest continued downward pressure in the short term for XRP.
On the contrary, the asset’s RSI is approaching the bullish zone of 30, indicating a potential resurgence.

More Pain Ahead?
Ripple’s native token was among the worst-affected digital assets during the crypto market crash witnessed on February 25. Its price tumbled to $2.07 (per CoinMarketCap’s data) before rising to the current $2.26. Still, the ongoing level represents a 13% decline on a weekly scale. 
XRP Price, Source: CoinMarketCapSome factors suggest that the bears might continue to prevail in the short term. Popular X user Ali Martinez revealed that whales have sold more than 370 million XRP in the past 96 hours. At current rates,

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Finance expert Gary Cardone sold his XRP positions, citing unclear supply/demand dynamics, skepticism toward the Ripple community, and other reasons.
Despite his concerns, the potential approval of a spot XRP ETF in the US and the ongoing Ripple-SEC lawsuit developments, could create significant upside for the asset’s price.

‘Never Follow the Crowd’
The Ripple community comprises millions of investors and is among the strongest in the crypto industry. However, one of those recently decided to sell his XRP positions.
The person in question is the finance expert Gary Cardone. He revealed to his 76,000 followers on X that he dumped his XRP holdings when the asset’s price was hovering at $2.71. The American also outlined six reasons driving his choice. 
First, he said

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Donald Trump’s endorsement of Ripple on Truth Social, where he shared articles about the company’s US expansion, has fueled speculation within the XRP community about a potential price surge.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and rumored role in his crypto advisory council highlight the administration’s increasing engagement with the digital asset sector.

Trump’s Potential Support
The election of Donald Trump as America’s 47th President was considered a huge win for the cryptocurrency community, given his favorable stance on the sector shown during his presidential campaign. The Republican also made several promises to let the industry thrive and pledged to make the US the crypto capital of the world. 
Upon reassuming office on January

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Internet Computer (ICP), Chainlink (LINK), and Hedera (HBAR) retained their top spots in terms of “notable development activity.”
The rankings are based on filtered development events that reflect real progress, emphasizing active contributions from developers.

The Top 10 List
Cryptocurrency analytics platform Santiment recently estimated that Internet Computer (ICP) ranked first in terms of “notable development activity” in the past month, collecting a score of 409.63.
The asset started December on the right foot, with its price jumping to a multi-month high of over $15. However, the latest market correction negatively affected ICP, which plummeted below $10 (per CoinGecko’s data).
ICP Price, Source: CoinGeckoChainlink (LINK) claimed the second spot with a ratio

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A whale turned a $3,800 investment in SHIB into over $6 million, with remaining holdings valued at $52 million.
Another trader previously saw a 628x ROI from a $2,500 SHIB purchase, potentially gaining $1.58 million.

The Multi-Million Trade
The meme coin sector is full of tokens that have experienced colossal price increases in the past few years, thus giving savvy traders the chance to make substantial profits. Among the notable examples is Shiba Inu (SHIB), which erased multiple zeroes from its valuation in the last years. 
Lookonchain recently revealed the story of one whale who purchased more than 15 trillion tokens in the summer of 2020. The individual spent a mere $3,800 to acquire the stash.
Not long ago, the trader sold 250 billion SHIB for over $6 million.

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Shiba Inu’s price has fallen substantially lately, with declining burn rates and large transaction volumes signaling continued bearish momentum.
On the other hand, reduced exchange reserves and SHIB’s RSI nearing oversold territory suggest that a potential rebound may be on the horizon.

The Bad Days for the Bulls Might Not be Over
The past two weeks have been quite successful for most leading cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC), for instance, saw its price surging by 10%, while Ethereum (ETH) pumped by 4%.
However, some assets have not performed so well. The popular meme coin Shiba Inu is among the biggest losers, with its valuation plummeting by over 15% for that period. Currently, it trades at around $0.00002575 (per CoinGecko’s data), representing a 6% decline on a

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Binance expanded support for Simon’s Cat (CAT) by including it in multiple trading programs.
The token reacted to the news with a rapid price increase.

The Binance-Fueled Pump
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange recently added further support for the meme coin launched on the BNB chain – Simon’s Cat (CAT). First, it included it in its HODLer Airdrops Portal. The program rewards BNB holders with token distributions based on historical snapshots of their balances.
“By subscribing BNB to Simple Earn, users are automatically eligible for HODLer Airdrops (as well as Launchpool and Megadrop rewards),” Binance explained.
The company said it will distribute 1,143,000,000,000 CAT (12.7% of the token’s maximum supply) to lucky users.
Shortly after, Binance listed the

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The exchange will increase collateral ratios for six altcoins, including PNUT, starting December 17.
The squirrel-themed meme coin surged in value after its initial Binance listing and sparked widespread interest due to its backing from prominent people like Elon Musk.

The Involved Assets
The world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange will update the collateral ratio for numerous altcoins under Portfolio Margin from December 17. The effort will be completed within approximately one hour and affect the following assets: Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT), 1MBABYDOGE (1MBABYDOGE), Eigenlayer (EIGEN), Reserve Rights (RSR), Movement (MOVE), and Magic Eden (ME).
The collateral ratios of the aforementioned tokens will be raised by 10% each. PNUT’s ratio will be increased from 35%

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Analysts forecast a potential rally for XRP, with price targets ranging from $2.72 to $8.76.
Conversely, key metrics, including active accounts and transactions, have declined, signaling reduced network activity and potential demand, which could hinder XRP’s upward momentum.

Where Is XRP Headed Next?
The cryptocurrency market has been booming in the past month, with Ripple’s XRP among the top performers. Its price exploded by approximately 120% for that period, briefly becoming the third-biggest digital asset. 
XRP Price, Source: CoinGeckoIn the past few weeks, though, XRP experienced severe volatility, with its valuation plunging below $2 and later spiking above $2.50. Currently, it is worth around $2.36, which represents a 2.5% decline on a 24-hour scale.

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Pi Network users in South Korea surpass Binance’s user base in the country.
The project’s open mainnet launch awaits final verifications, with updates expected in the following weeks.

Pi Network Outpaces Binance on This Front
The cryptocurrency project Pi Network, which allows individuals to mine digital assets directly from their smartphones, remains one of the most discussed topics in the space. It saw the light of day over five years ago but its open mainnet and native token have yet to go live. 
Despite the surrounding controversy, Pi Network has amassed a multi-million community. Not long ago, the team revealed the project’s application had exceeded the milestone of 100 million downloads.
One country where Pi Network has created a stronghold is South Korea. Wu

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Cardano’s price soared to as high as $1.17, with market cap surpassing $40 billion amid bullish network indicators.
73% of ADA investors are now in profit, a sharp recovery from August’s lows when the majority of the token’s holders were underwater.

ADA Heads North
The cryptocurrency market experienced a notable recovery in the past 24 hours, with multiple leading digital assets charting impressive gains. Bitcoin (BTC), for instance, jumped above $100,000 again, while Ethereum (ETH) is inching toward the $4K level. 
Cardano’s ADA is also one of the best performers, with its price pumping by almost 15% on a daily scale. At one point, the valuation reached $1.17 before stabilizing at its current $1.14 (per CoinGecko’s data). Meanwhile, ADA’s market capitalization

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Analysts predict ETH could hit $5,000 or even $10,000, with key resistance at $3,750 signaling a potential breakout.
Rising daily active addresses and positive network growth suggest increasing Ethereum adoption, supporting a bullish outlook.

Where’s ETH Headed Next?
The second-largest cryptocurrency was on a tear last week, with its price briefly surpassing $4,000 on December 6. This was the highest level witnessed since March 2024.
Since then, though, ETH started losing steam, tumbling to approximately $3,500 amid the latest market correction observed at the start of the new business week. In the past several hours, the bulls have prevented a further fall, pushing the price to the current $3,720 (per CoinGecko’s data).
ETH Price, Source: CoinGeckoDespite ETH’s

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After a correction below $94,500, BTC rebounded to almost $99,000, with certain indicators signaling a further push to the north.
Some analysts see BTC’s next targets ranging from $101,000 to $275,000, supported by bullish technical patterns and market sentiment.

New BTC Rally Incoming?
The primary cryptocurrency became the talk of the town at the start of the month when its price finally conquered the $100,000 psychological level. On December 5, it rallied to a new all-time high of over $103,500, triggering huge enthusiasm across the crypto community. In the following days, BTC passed through enhanced volatility, dancing around the $100K mark. 
BTC Price, Source: CoinGeckoThe beginning of this week, though, offered a severe correction that suppressed the valuation

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Shibarium has processed over 500M transactions and introduced key upgrades to boost the Shiba Inu ecosystem.
Analysts suggest Shibarium’s progress could be one of the factors sparking a SHIB rally.

Shibarium Keeps Progressing
Shiba Inu’s layer-2 scaling solution officially launched in August last year. Since then, it has achieved numerous milestones. As CryptoPotato reported in November, the total number of transactions processed on the protocol has surpassed 500 million. 
According to the latest data, the number of wallet addresses also reached a psychological level, crossing 2 million. Total blocks are on the way of tapping an impressive peak, too, currently standing at approximately 8.3 million.
Shibarium’s ultimate goal is to foster the development of the Shiba

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XRP surged to $1.44 with increased network activity signaling growing interest and potential for further gains.
Analysts predict targets of $2 soon and over $4 by Christmas, driven by bullish momentum.

XRP’s Resurgence
Ripple’s native token has been flying high recently, with its price jumping to a three-year high of $1.60 on November 23. In the following days, it headed south alongside the broader market correction, but the past 24 hours have been more than successful.
Currently, XRP trades at around $1.44, representing a 10% daily increase. Its market capitalization is well above $80 billion, positioning the asset as the sixth-largest in the entire sector.
XRP Price, Source: CoinGeckoThe revival coincides with some important XRP-related metrics that have been on

One of the most popular individuals in the crypto world (and not for good reasons), Ruja Ignatova, also known as the “Cryptoqueen,” is the founder of the fraudulent scheme OneCoin, which embezzled over $4 billion from victims.
Ignatova is considered the mastermind of the scam, but her whereabouts have remained unknown since she was last spotted in Greece in 2017. Many conspiracy theories indicate that she might be dead or hiding on a luxurious yacht in the Mediterranean Sea. The latest investigation suggested that she could have found shelter in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Search Goes on
Ignatova is wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies for her main role in the crypto scam called OneCoin. For instance, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has placed her on

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XRP surged by double digits in the past week, with analysts predicting additional gains of up to $8.
Rumors of SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s replacement with a new pro-crypto leader could aid Ripple’s legal issues, driving XRP’s growth further.

The Potential Journey to a New ATH
Ripple’s XRP was unable to join the massive bull run of the cryptocurrency market following Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential elections. However, in the past week, it followed suit and even outperformed all of the top 20 digital assets. As of the time of this writing, it trades at $1.13 (per CoinGecko’s data), representing a 67% increase on a seven-day scale.
XRP Price, Source: CoinGeckoThe resurgence fueled huge enthusiasm across the XRP community, while multiple analysts predicted

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Binance launched a special promotion on specific JPY trading pairs, potentially aiming to attract Japanese traders and boost activity.
This move coincided with a substantial surge in the assets’ prices.

Benefits to These Traders
The world’s biggest crypto exchange launched a zero-fee trading promotion for all users on the ADA/JPY, DOGE/JPY, and XRP/JPY spot trading pairs. The promotion period will run from today (November 15) to November 27.
“The trading volume on ADA/JPY, DOGE/JPY, and XRP/JPY spot trading pairs will be excluded from the VIP tier volume calculation and all Liquidity Provider programs during the Promotion Period, where applicable,” the company explained.
JPY is the symbol of the Japanese national currency (the yen), and Binance’s effort could be

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Certain on-chain metrics suggest overbought conditions, flashing the sell signal on BTC.
The Fear and Greed Index is currently in the “Extreme Greed” zone, which could indicate a local top and a subsequent price decline.

The Bearish Signals
Bitcoin (BTC) has been the talk of the town recently. It entered a massive bull run mode since Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential elections last week, with its price reaching a record high of $92,000 on November 13. However, some important factors suggest that it could pull back from these heights.
BTC Price, Source: CoinGeckoThe first element we will focus on is BTC’s Relative Strength Index (RSI). The technical analysis tool measures the speed and change of price movements, varying from 0 to 100.
Readings above 70 show

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XRP saw strong gains in the last 24 hours, with analysts suggesting it could follow Dogecoin’s recent rally toward higher targets.
The SEC lawsuit adds uncertainty to the asset’s performance, but Trump’s win has raised hopes for drastic changes at the regulator.

XRP to Cope DOGE’s Rally?
Many leading cryptocurrencies charted fresh daily gains today (November 12), and this time, Ripple’s XRP is among the best performers. Its price is up 9% on a 24-hour scale, briefly surging to an eight-month high of $0.67 and currently trading at approximately $0.64 (per CoinGecko’s data).
XRP Price, Source: CoinGeckoAccording to numerous market observers, XRP is poised to experience a major bull run soon, similar to other altcoins that have taken center stage lately.
The X user

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One particular meme coin experienced a substantial price boost after Coinbase listed perpetual contracts with the asset.
Its surge contrasts the downtrend observed with some leading memes such as DOGE and SHIB today (November 7).

Pumping Again
The dog-themed meme coin Neiro (NEIRO) saw its price soaring by over 20% in the past 24 hours, reaching a three-week peak of around $0.002. Its market capitalization exceeded $900 million, thus positioning the asset as the 96th-biggest in the entire sector and the ninth-largest in its niche.
NEIRO Price, Source: CoinGeckoThe most probable reason triggering the rally is Coinbase’s decision to allow trading services with the asset. Specifically, the US-based crypto exchange launched NEIRO perpetual contracts.

Our NEIRO-PERP

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Popular Canadian online streamer missed a profit of almost $1 million worth of BTC after betting on Harris to become president.
Trump’s victory fueled a crypto rally, with bitcoin reaching a new peak of over $75K.

Betting on the Wrong Horse?
The US presidential elections are undoubtedly among this year’s hottest topics. The latest results show that the 47th president of the country will be Republican Donald Trump, who secured vital victories in swing states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina. 
His win led to a massive resurgence of the cryptocurrency market. Therefore, it was cheered by numerous proponents of the asset class and investors. 
However, it is not beneficial to everyone. The popular Canadian online streamer Félix Lengyel, better known as xQc,

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XRP lagged behind other assets despite a market rally tied to Trump’s win. However, some analysts remain hopeful for a breakout if it clears key price levels.
Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse welcomed the Trump victory, calling for changes like replacing SEC Chair Gensler and clarifying Ethereum’s regulatory status.

XRP is Late for the Party… Again
The cryptocurrency market has been on a tear in the past several hours, caused by Donald Trump’s triumph in the US presidential elections. The Republican has presented himself as the right choice for those in favor of the asset class, promising to let bitcoin thrive and hinting at establishing a national BTC reserve. 
Earlier today, the price of the primary cryptocurrency tapped a new all-time high of over $75K, while

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Binance added two new cryptocurrencies to its platform, causing a substantial price rally for the affected ones.
However, those were listed with seed tags, meaning users should be increasingly cautious when entering the ecosystem.

The Price Boost
Binance announced the listing of the altcoins Cow Protocol (COW) and Cetus Protocol (CETUS). The newly introduced trading pairs include COW/USDT and CETUS/USDT, and clients can now start depositing. Withdrawals will be available from November 7. 
Trading Bots & Spot Copy Trading services will be enabled on the same day. “For users with running Spot Copy Trading portfolios, pairs can be included by enabling them in the [Personal Pair Preference] section of the Spot Copy Trading settings,” the company clarified.
It is