Altcoins

EOS price started a fresh increase above the $0.78 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $0.80 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $0.855 on the 4-hour chart of the EOS/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could continue to move up if it clears the $0.920 and $0.950 resistance levels. EOS price is rising above $0.800 against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin. The...

Litecoin is gaining pace above the $73.50 resistance against the US Dollar. LTC price is now trading above $74.00 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $72.50 on the 4-hour chart of the LTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $76.80 and $78.00 resistance levels. Litecoin price is recovering from the $72.00 zone against the US Dollar,...

Tether, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDT, announced a significant milestone in its growth, with its market value reaching $91 billion. It was also revealed that over 2023, the firm has added approximately $4 billion in excess reserves to its stablecoin’s consolidated reserves, showcasing its commitment to stability and resilience in the volatile digital currency market. Tether’s Ardoino Reveals Company’s Growth and Plans The announcement was made by Tether’s...

Despite a predictable slump in the crypto market on Boxing Day, one contrarian token rallied – jumping over 22% in just 24 hours. We’ll dive into the specifics of MATIC’s dramatic price appreciation, as well as a new altcoin that’s also forecast to see significant gains in the near future. Christmas Comes Late for Polygon HODLers Within 24 hours, MATIC (Polygon) jumped from $0.86 to $1.06 and a current market cap of $10.1 billion, placing it 12th among cryptocurrencies live...

While the average performance of crypto funds did not match the more than 150% rally in Bitcoin this year, the positive shift in fortunes is a promising development for the industry. After facing a strong crypto winter in 2022 following the collapse of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), crypto hedge funds are making a comeback. Crypto hedge funds demonstrated a notable recovery, posting an average return of 44% by December 20, bouncing back from a 52% loss in 2022, according to a Bloomberg index...

By compelling influential political leaders and bureaucrats to share their virtual currency investments, South Korea hopes to heighten transparency surrounding public-sector finances. South Korea is set to begin disclosing the cryptocurrency holdings of top public officials beginning in 2024, marking a monumental push toward transparency and accountability in government services. According to an announcement from the Ministry of Personnel Management, approximately 5,800 elected officials...

The Binance Smart Chain has also witnessed a 7% increase in the number of addresses engaging with its dApps over the past 30 days. On December 26, the native cryptocurrency of the Binance Smart Chain registered an 11% increase in price, reaching its highest value since June. This pattern reflects a continuation of the trend that began last week when the price surged from $233 to $277, an 18% increase, before closing around $264. Although the price is currently experiencing a minor...

Solana price started a strong increase above the $88.00 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $100 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support near $100 on the 4-hour chart of the SOL/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair must clear $115 and $120 to continue higher in the near term. Solana price is trading in a positive zone above $100 against the US Dollar, like...

Aside from Hong Kong, another country that has contributed significantly to the growth of the Asian crypto economy is Singapore.  As the curtain draws nearer towards the end of 2023, Hong Kong has emerged as a significant player in shaping the regulatory landscape for crypto assets in Asia, the Block reported on Tuesday. Despite the many challenges faced in other jurisdictions around the world, there has been notable progress in the regulatory environment for the digital asset industry...

ADA price is attempting a fresh increase above the $0.600 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $0.600 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key contracting triangle forming with support near $0.5980 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Coinbase). The price could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $0.6200 and $0.6350 levels. Cardano price is holding the $0.600 support against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin. ADA price could gain...