NEAR Protocol

Dogecoin

Solana

After launching Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the crypto asset manager is expanding its focus—now to Near Protocol.

Near ETF Next? Bitwise Seeks Approval Alongside Solana, XRP and Dogecoin Filings

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has taken a preliminary step toward launching a NEAR Protocol-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) by filing registration documents for a Delaware statutory trust, public records show.

Bitwise Files Delaware Trust Registration for Proposed NEAR Protocol ETF

An exchange-traded fund entity tracking NEAR has been filed as a Delaware trust company by crypto asset manager Bitwise.

Bitwise files to launch NEAR ETF in Delaware as SEC warms to crypto funds under Trump

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Gains 11.7%, Leading Index Higher Over Weekend

Worldcoin

Artificial intelligence (AI)-linked cryptocurrencies climbed sharply on Tuesday after OpenAI secured a $40 billion capital injection from Japan's Softbank, Microsoft, and other investors. With this latest round, OpenAI's valuation now stands at $300 billion.

AI Coins Rebound as OpenAI's $40B Raise Sparks Fresh Momentum

MoreMarkets aims to create yield opportunities from XRP, DOGE and other non-EVM tokens on different DEXs without having to leave their original network.

NEAR Foundation's independent entity Nuffle Labs rebrands to MoreMarkets, pivots to creating an integrated liquidity marketplace

Ripple (XRP) was also among the top performers, gaining 4%.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Gains 4.4% as Index Rises from Wednesday

The Open Agents Alliance (OAA) consists of NEAR AI, the payments and AI arms of crypto exchange Coinbase and an array of other blockchain and AI projects.

Coinbase, NEAR, Others Form Alliance to Develop Open AI Services

Widely followed crypto strategist Michaël van de Poppe believes that one Ethereum (ETH) rival is in a position to ignite a real bullish phase. Van de Poppe tells his 776,000 followers on the social media platform X that the layer-1 protocol Near (NEAR) appears to be carving a cycle bottom.

Analyst Michaël van de Poppe Says Real Run Coming for Layer-1 Altcoin, Updates Outlook on XRP, SUI and Sonic

Filecoin (FIL) was also among the top performers, gaining 4.6%.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Gains 4.9% as Index Rises From Wednesday

Avalanche (AVAX) was also an underperformer, dropping 2.6%.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Sinks 3.1% as Index Trades Lower From Wednesday

Bitcoin

Ethereum

Analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is flipping bullish on one layer-1 protocol following a massive correction. Van de Poppe tells his 772,700 followers on the social media platform X that NEAR, the native cryptocurrency of Near Protocol, could surge to $20 within months, a 500% increase from its current value.

Trader Says One Top-50 Altcoin Could Explode 500% This Year, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Ethereum

AI-related tokens experienced double-digit drops, amid a broader stock sell-off, as DeepSeek's new AI model led to market disruption.

Crypto AI tokens crushed by DeepSeek-fuelled NVDA sell-off

Litecoin (LTC) joined NEAR Protocol (NEAR) as a top performer, gaining 5.9%.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Gains 6.3% as Index Trades Higher From Thursday

AI tokens are struggling to perform despite bullish sentiment around AI stocks in traditional markets.

AI Tokens Fail to Mirror 2024's Epic Surge Despite Bullish Nvidia Conference

Wormhole is working with Nuffle Labs on a solution to expand EigenLayer's restaking functionality beyond the Ethereum ecosystem.

Wormhole, EigenLayer and NEAR-focused Nuffle Labs partner to bring restaking beyond Ethereum

The market for AI-powered tokens has surged by 208% in 2024, reaching a combined market cap of $61.5 billion, according to a new report. What Happened: The growth comes after a turbulent year marked by geopolitical tensions and regulatory challenges, according CryptoPresales.com, citing data from CoinMarketCap.

AI Cryptocurrencies Surge 208% To $61.5 Billion Market Cap In 2024: These Were The Top Performers

Wednesday morning's in line U.S. inflation data seemingly cleared the way for a Fed rate cut next week.

Bitcoin Crosses Above $101K as XRP, AI Tokens Lead Crypto Rally

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Chainlink

An analyst known as a “Master Trader” on the crypto exchange Bybit thinks an altcoin running on the Ethereum (ETH) network is ready to take center stage.

Top Analyst Predicts New Record-High Surge for Ethereum-Based Altcoin, Updates Forecast on NEAR and WIF

A widely followed crypto analyst says that altcoins appear primed to skyrocket over the weekend. In a new strategy session, pseudonymous crypto trader Bluntz tells his 299,900 followers on the social media platform X that altcoin/Bitcoin (BTC) pairs are flashing bullish signals.

Top Crypto Trader Says Altcoins To Pop Off Amid Bullish Signals on Bitcoin Charts – Here Are His Top Picks

Fantom

A widely followed crypto analyst thinks one Solana (SOL) challenger is gearing up for more rounds of upside bursts. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 232,200 followers on the social media platform X that Sei (SEI) looks bullish after breaking out of a rounding bottom pattern on the weekly chart.

Crypto Analyst Says One Solana Rival Primed To Go Higher, Outlines Path Forward for Fantom and NEAR Protocol

Crypto product firm 21Shares is launching new exchange-traded products (ETPs) centered around four prominent digital assets.

21Shares Launches Four New Crypto ETPs for ONDO, PYTH, RENDER and NEAR

Infinex, founded by Kain Warwick, has inked a partnership with Near Foundation to integrate Near Chain Signatures.

Infinex partners with Near Foundation to integrate chain signatures

Hedera was also among the top performers, rising 4.1% from Monday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Gains 4.8% as Almost All Assets Trade Higher

While the crypto market's overall capitalization has only ticked up by 0.28% over the past day, reaching $2.19 trillion, the artificial intelligence (AI) crypto economy has made more noticeable gains, climbing 5.4% to hover above the $29 billion mark. AI Crypto Sector Jumps 5.

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