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Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Or Pepe? Which Was The Top-Performing Meme Coin In 2024? The Answer Might Surprise You

Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Or Pepe? Which Was The Top-Performing Meme Coin In 2024? The Answer Might Surprise You

The cryptocurrency market roared back into momentum in 2024, with meme coins emerging as the hottest commodities in the bull cycle. What happened: Meme coins, inspired by internet memes, popular animated characters, and trends, netted massive returns to their holders in the year.

Bitcoin Hedge Funds Get Green Light In Israel: 6 Investment Houses Ready To Launch Before New Year

Israel’s securities regulator granted approval for six investment houses to launch hedge funds tracking Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) price on New Year’s Eve, local media reported Wednesday.

Shytoshi Celebrates As Shiba Inu Virtual World 'Shib The Metaverse' Goes Live On Christmas

The Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) ecosystem announced early access to their highly anticipated virtual space, Shib: The Metaverse, on Christmas, promising an immersive experience like never before.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise, Dogecoin Slides Amid Positive Christmas Sentiment: Analyst Cautions $110K Target For BTC Possible Only When...

Leading cryptocurrencies remained rock steady on Christmas day, retaining advances made the day before.

Roaring Kitty's 'Christmas' Post Has GameStop Rallying 7% In Overnight Trading — Memecoin Connected To Trader Also Surge

Cryptocurrencies and stocks associated with “Roaring Kitty” rose Wednesday following the famed trader’s apparent ‘Merry Christmas’ wish. What happened: Keith Gill, better known online as Roaring Kitty, became active on the special day after he posted a picture of a neatly wrapped gift.

If You Gave Your Loved Ones A $150 Bitcoin Christmas Gift In 2022, It'd Be Worth More Than What An Average American Spends On The Holiday In 2024

From tree-lighting ceremonies, carol sing-alongs, to cute gifts, the Christmas spirit is alive and kicking, bringing families and communities together. For cryptocurrency enthusiasts, the joy has doubled on the back of Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) record-breaking run leading up to the special day.

Blackrock's Bitcoin ETF Could Outshine S&P 500-Tracking SPY To Become Top Investment Vehicle But It Will Take A 'Long' Time, Says Prominent Analyst

Leading Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas said Monday that Blackrock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) could surpass SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) to become the world&

MicroStrategy Plans Special Shareholder Vote To Support Its $42 Billion Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy — Michael Saylor Says Proposals Support 21/21 Plan

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) announced a special shareholder meeting Monday to vote on proposals to support its ambitious $42 billion Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchase plan.

North Korean Hackers' Suspected Presence Triggers Over $500 Million In Outflows From Crypto Exchange

Decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE) witnessed its biggest-ever single-day outflow on Monday after an investigation sounded alarm over the presence of North Korean hackers on the platform.

Dogecoin 'Parabolic Rally' In 2025 Foreseen By Popular Analyst If 'History Repeats' Just Like In 2017, 2021

Dog-themed cryptocurrency Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) could be in for a “parabolic rally” if history is repeated, an influential cryptocurrency expert said Monday.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Says Open To Holding Bitcoin For Investment Purposes But It Could 'Complicate' Things For Investors

Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) CEO Vladimir Tenev said Monday that the company doesn’t rule out the prospect of holding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on the balance sheet for investment purposes, b

Bitcoin Flat, Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike Ahead Of Christmas: Analyst Says Decline In BTC Dominance Leaves 'Room For Altcoins To Pick Up'

Bitcoin moved sideways while the altcoin market rallied significantly on Monday as traders pivoted away from the leading cryptocurrency ahead of Christmas.

If You Invested $1000 In This Ethereum Killer When Warren Buffett Had Dinner With Justin Sun, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett may have had some rather sharp things to say about cryptocurrency as an asset class, but that didn't deter the veteran Wall Street investor from engaging with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Peter Schiff's 'Sarcastic' Post Spurs Birth Of Supposed Bitcoin Alternative USAcoin With Millions In Marketcap, Economist Warns 'Don't Buy It'

Dogecoin Turns Green As Trump Appoints Loyalist Katie Miller To The Department Of Government Efficiency

Popular dog-themed cryptocurrency Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) spiked late Sunday night after President-elect Donald Trump recruited longtime loyalist Katie Miller to the Department of Government Efficiency, overseen by billionaire Elon Musk and former presidential

Trump Congratulates Bitcoin Community On New All-Time Highs Just As Top Crypto Suffers First Weekly Loss Since His Election Triumph

President-elect Donald Trump congratulated the cryptocurrency community on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) new all-time highs on Sunday even as the leading cryptocurrency posted its first weekly decline since his victory last month.

Michael Saylor Proposes US Digital Assets Framework, Backs Bitcoin Reserve Capable Of Generating $16–$81 Trillion In Wealth

MicroStrategy founder and Chairman Michael Saylor presented a detailed digital assets framework on Friday, 20th December, for the U.S. government to strengthen fiscal policy and position the country to lead the 21st-century digital financial system

Peter Schiff's 'Sarcastic' Post Spurs Birth Of Supposed Bitcoin Alternative USAcoin With Millions In Marketcap, Economist Warns 'Don't Buy It'

A cheeky remark by influential economist Peter Schiff spawned a new cryptocurrency on Sunday that already has millions added to its capitalization.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Lose Sheen Ahead Of Holidays But Top Analyst Points To This Indicator, Says BTC Will Hit A Top Above $168K

Leading cryptocurrencies traded in the red on Sunday as risk aversion intensified ahead of the holidays.