Markets

Ethereum Surge Shifts Focus to Altcoins as Speculation Heats Up

In brief Ethereum’s recent surge, driven by institutional ETF inflows, has sparked increased market confidence in potential altcoin season. Top altcoins like Solana, Dogecoin, XRP and meme coins are likely to see an increased speculative activity. Analysts believe this phase could last until November Ethereum-betas could catch a headwind due to the  cautiously optimistic due…

Coins

Dogecoin, XRP Lead Altcoins as Bitcoin Dominance Falls

In brief Bitcoin’s dominance fell to 57.8% of the crypto market. XRP and Dogecoin led gains among altcoins. Altcoin season could happen, but it probably won’t hit the same way, according to Hashdex’s Gerry O’Shea. XRP and Dogecoin led altcoins higher on Friday as Bitcoin’s dominance fell to a 12-day low.The Ripple-linked token was recently…

DeFi

How NEAR Protocol and Infinex are Redefining the DeFi User Experience

In brief In a fireside chat, NEAR Protocol founder Illia Polosukhin and Infinex founder Kain Warwick argued that greater levels of interoperability are crucial for fueling crypto adoption. In June Infinex successfully integrated NEAR Intents and Chain Signatures, facilitating swapping and bridging of non-smart contract cryptocurrencies across multiple blockchain networks. Polosukhin said that NEAR Protocol…

Markets

Crypto Markets See Red as Solana, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses

In brief Major altcoins fell sharply Thursday, with XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin each losing more than 5%. Analysts cite thin summer liquidity, rising U.S. yields, and excess leverage as key market headwinds. Bitcoin held steady despite a wave of liquidations, with over $250 million wiped daily for five straight days. Fading risk appetite is weighing…