Market momentum builds as Novogratz praises Solana’s role in financial infrastructure Solana (SOL) surged past the $240 level, fueled by strong market sentiment and renewed institutional interest. The rally follows remarks from prominent investor Mike Novogratz, who described Solana as “tailor-made for financial markets.” Technical analysts are now pointing toward ambitious long-term targets, with one projection reaching as high as $1,314 if bullish momentum sustains. On the daily chart, Solana recently broke out from a prolonged consolidation, moving above critical resistance near $225. Trading volume has also expanded, confirming market conviction behind the move. The next immediate resistance lies in…
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Competing data platforms reveal different figures, raising questions on how stablecoin capitalization is tracked The stablecoin market has officially crossed the $300 billion mark on CoinMarketCap (CMC), but rival platforms report lower totals, sparking debate over how these assets are measured. CoinGecko places the market at $291 billion, while DefiLlama records $289 billion — showing a noticeable gap. Industry experts argue such differences are not unusual. “Discrepancies will always exist because every platform uses its own methodology,” said Rafaela Romano, an ambassador at analytics firm Alphractal. She explained that while calculating Bitcoin’s supply is straightforward, tracking stablecoins across multiple blockchains,…
Security experts warn of rising threats through fake job ads and malware distribution A newly identified malware strain, ModStealer, is targeting crypto wallets across macOS, Windows, and Linux, raising fresh concerns about digital asset security. The malware, discovered by Apple-focused security firm Mosyle, went undetected by major antivirus platforms for nearly a month after first appearing on VirusTotal. How ModStealer Works Researchers revealed that ModStealer is specifically designed to steal private keys, certificates, credential files, and browser-based wallet extensions. It carries pre-loaded code tailored to exploit wallets on Safari and Chromium-based browsers. On macOS, the malware persists by registering itself…
XLM/USD Reclaims $0.39, Eyes Breakout Toward $0.42 and $0.47 Stellar (XLM) has staged an impressive recovery over the past week, climbing back above $0.39 after bouncing from the strong demand zone near $0.35. The move has attracted renewed interest from traders, who are now closely watching the next resistance levels that could shape the short-term trend. The four-hour chart shows XLM breaking out of a falling wedge pattern in early August, which marked the start of its current rebound. Since then, price action has gradually shifted higher, with bulls successfully defending the green support area between $0.34 and $0.36. Analysts…
New partnership aims to deliver faster and more reliable resolutions for crypto-powered betting platforms Polymarket, a Polygon-based prediction platform, has partnered with Chainlink to improve the speed and accuracy of how markets are resolved. The integration brings Chainlink’s oracle network directly into Polymarket’s resolution process, helping ensure that outcomes are based on tamper-proof, high-quality data. The partnership is already live on the Polygon mainnet, where Polymarket operates by default. While the initial focus is on asset pricing predictions, the two companies plan to expand into a broader range of markets in the coming months. Chainlink data brings reliability Polymarket enables…
HBAR Holds Above $0.23, Eyes Resistance Levels at $0.26 and $0.30 Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) has shown a notable rebound, gaining around 5% in the past 24 hours and holding steady near $0.24. After weeks of downside pressure, the cryptocurrency has managed to defend a crucial support zone between $0.22 and $0.23, sparking optimism among traders that momentum could be shifting back to the upside. The daily chart highlights that HBAR recently broke free from a descending channel pattern, which had been in play since early summer. This breakout has fueled renewed bullish sentiment, with price action now testing higher levels.…
Africa Bitcoin Corporation aims to reshape capital markets with BTC-backed financial services Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC), formerly known as Altvest Capital, has become the first publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The firm’s leadership believes Bitcoin is not only a balance sheet asset but a solution to Africa’s deeper monetary challenges. ABC has set out to raise $210 million through preferential share offerings and structured debt notes to build its Bitcoin holdings. So far, the company has secured 11 million rand ($633,000) in its first phase, with a goal of raising $11 million before scaling…
Technical analysis highlights rising momentum with resistance near $0.05 The cryptocurrency PENGU is drawing renewed market attention as open interest surges alongside sustained technical strength. Despite a minor pullback, the asset remains within an ascending structure, holding above crucial support levels that could dictate its next move. At the time of analysis, PENGU is trading near $0.036, marking a slight correction of around 4%. However, the token continues to respect its ascending trendline, which has guided price action higher since July. The immediate support zone lies between $0.030 and $0.034, highlighted by consistent buying activity in this range. A deeper…
UK Bitcoin treasury firm explores competitor buyouts despite stock decline The Smarter Web Company, the United Kingdom’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, is weighing acquisitions of struggling competitors to expand its treasury. Despite recent stock price declines, CEO Andrew Webley reaffirmed ambitions for FTSE 100 inclusion, signaling confidence in long-term growth. According to industry data, Smarter Web currently holds 2,470 BTC worth nearly $275 million, ranking as the world’s 25th largest corporate Bitcoin treasury. This position has strengthened its influence in the UK crypto sector, making it a key player in the growing competition among publicly traded Bitcoin treasuries. Acquisition Strategy…
Spot Ether ETFs also rebound with three straight days of inflows ahead of Fed decision Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. recorded $552.78 million in inflows on Thursday, marking their fourth consecutive day of gains, according to data from SoSoValue. This streak is the joint-longest since mid-August, when Bitcoin surged to its all-time high above $123,000. Bitcoin ETF inflows match August rally momentum The current four-day run matches a similar stretch that ended on Aug. 28 and trails only the seven-day inflow streak in mid-August, which coincided with Bitcoin’s historic rally. Wednesday’s inflow of $757.14 million was the largest…
