NEAR Protocol

NEAR rallied by over 25% on Friday, as speculation grew that Near Protocol was set to create a rival stablecoin to Terra's UST. LUNA fell on the news, as Terra labs plans to purchase around $100 million worth of AVAX, in order to strengthen its own reserves. Near Protocol (NEAR) NEAR was the biggest gainer […]

Biggest Movers: Near Surges by Over 25% on News of an Upcoming Stablecoin

According to a source familiar with the situation, the rumor that Near Protocol will be launching a stablecoin is accurate. The post Near Protocol is set to launch a stablecoin called USN: Source appeared first on The Block.

Near Protocol is set to launch a stablecoin called USN: Source

The native token behind Near Protocol has enjoyed a heady 24 hours following news that the project had landed another round of new funding.

Near Protocol Jumps 23% Amid Fresh $350M Funding

This new raise was led by Tiger Global with participation from FTX Ventures, Dragonfly Capital, and others.

Ethereum Rival NEAR Protocol Raises $350 Million in New Funding

The funding will help NEAR accelerate its overall mission of helping "billions of people" use decentralized technologies, according to a company statement.  The post NEAR Protocol raises $350 million in new funding round led by Tiger Global appeared first on The Block.

NEAR Protocol raises $350 million in new funding round led by Tiger Global

It's Near's second nine-figure raise this year.

Near Protocol Raises $350M

Chainlink

Popular crypto strategist Michaël van de Poppe is predicting what's in store for decentralized oracle network Chainlink (LINK), Ethereum rival Near (NEAR) and three additional altcoins. Van de Poppe tells his 580,200 Twitter followers that he's looking at Chainlink against Ethereum (LINK/ETH) with the goal of finding a coin that will outperform Ethereum. “I still […] The post Here's What's Ahead for Chainlink, NEAR and Three Other Altcoins, According to Analyst Michaël van de Poppe appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Here's What's Ahead for Chainlink, NEAR and Three Other Altcoins, According to Analyst Michaël van de Poppe

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Terra

After pulling data from Benzinga Pro the following is the list of top crypto gainers and losers at the time of publication:

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Avalanche

A veteran trader says one Ethereum-based altcoin has the best looking chart on the market and that two ETH rivals are set to rally. The pseudonymous crypto trader known as Cantering Clark says that he's watching Frax (FXS), an algorithmic stablecoin system.

Analyst Says One Altcoin Has Best Looking Chart in All of Crypto, Updates Outlook on Two Ethereum Rivals

Solana

A popular crypto strategist and trader is predicting strong rallies for three Ethereum (ETH) competitors and one low-cap altcoin. Pseudonymous crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 171,400 Twitter followers that he's “super bullish” on Ethereum rival and smart contract platform Near (NEAR). According to the crypto strategist, NEAR hit his initial target at $16, but he's […] The post Crypto Trader Says One Ethereum Challenger Looks ‘Super Bullish,' Predicts Rallies for Solana and Two More Altcoins appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Crypto Trader Says One Ethereum Challenger Looks ‘Super Bullish,' Predicts Rallies for Solana and Two More Altcoins

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has staged a nice recovery in recent sessions, as risk appetite returned to the market. The recovery has been in fits-and-starts, and the apex currency has not built up enough momentum to stage a sustained recovery.

5 Major Altcoins That Outperformed Bitcoin This Week

Polkadot

Quick Take In this weekly series, we dive into some of the most interesting data and developments across the Layer 1 blockchain landscape, from DeFi and bridges to network activity and funding New cross-chain protocols continue to emerge, spurred on by persistent demand for interoperability and shared liquidity between chains. Unified strategies between L1s, bridges, and DeFi protocols are proving to be effective at streamlining user adoption This week, we take a look at Solana, NEAR, and Polkadot

Layer by Layer Issue 26: Solana, NEAR, and Polkadot

A closely tracked crypto strategist is predicting price surges for Ethereum (ETH) rivals Avalanche (AVAX) and Near (NEAR) as the markets continue to build strength. Pseudonymous analyst Cantering Clark tells his 120,600 Twitter followers that he sees smart contract platform Avalanche making a big move after breaking its immediate resistance at $84. “AVAX waking up […] The post Big Breakouts in Store for Ethereum Challengers Avalanche (AVAX) and Near (NEAR), According to Crypto Analyst appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Big Breakouts in Store for Ethereum Challengers Avalanche (AVAX) and Near (NEAR), According to Crypto Analyst

Burrow is a non-custodial liquidity pool platform similar to Aave and Compound.

Money Market Platform Burrow Raises $5M to Launch on NEAR

The Sandbox

A popular analyst is advising caution to traders of two crypto assets while predicting rallies for a popular blockchain-based gaming ecosystem and an Ethereum competitor. Pseudonymous trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 170,500 Twitter followers that he's wary of the risk/reward ratio (R:R) for ApeCoin (APE), a new crypto asset that quickly surpassed $2 billion in […] The post Analyst: Ethereum Metaverse Altcoin and Smart Contract Platform Are Set to Rally If Bitcoin ‘Plays Nice' appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Analyst: Ethereum Metaverse Altcoin and Smart Contract Platform Are Set to Rally If Bitcoin ‘Plays Nice'

Members of the decentralized autonomous organization will be able to determine athlete selection, team management and team strategy.

Larry Ellison's SailGP and NEAR Protocol to Create a DAO for Sports Team Ownership

Bastion is a decentralized lending protocol on the NEAR blockchain. The post Trading giant Jane Street backs NEAR-based lending protocol in new funding round appeared first on The Block.

Trading giant Jane Street backs NEAR-based lending protocol in new funding round

Quick Take In this weekly series, we dive into some of the most interesting data and developments across the Layer 1 blockchain landscape, from DeFi and bridges to network activity and funding Within L1 ecosystems with significant TVL, DeFi protocols continue to face the challenge of attracting and directing liquidity within their ecosystems As cross-chain infrastructure continues to be optimized, DeFi products like stablecoins and liquid-staked tokens may offer a chance for newly launched blockchains with smaller ecosystems to promote user activity and boost their connectivity with other networks This week, we take a look at Solana, NEAR, and Polkadot

Layer by Layer Issue 23: Solana, NEAR, and Polkadot

Cosmos

A widely followed crypto analyst is naming Terra (LUNA), Cosmos (ATOM) and three additional crypto assets as his top altcoin picks for the month of March. Trader Jason Pizzino tells his 261,000 YouTube subscribers that decentralized finance (DeFi) payment network Terra looks strong after rallying from a low of $43 to nearly $100 in a little […] The post Ethereum Rival Terra (LUNA), Cosmos (ATOM) and Three Additional Altcoins Bullish for This Month: Crypto Strategist appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Ethereum Rival Terra (LUNA), Cosmos (ATOM) and Three Additional Altcoins Bullish for This Month: Crypto Strategist

Bitcoin

Most prices fluctuated throughout the week, but were little changed after seven days.

This Week in Coins: Bitcoin Reverses Rally as LUNA and Near Protocol Surge

Funds raised from the strategic OTC sale will be used to support Ref Finance's mission to build a "one stop shop" for DeFi on Near Protocol.

Ref Finance Raises $4.8M To Build Out DeFi On Near Protocol

Fantom

A popular crypto analyst says there are three Ethereum rivals standing out from the rest of the digital asset market. The pseudonymous analyst known as Altcoin Sherpa says that smart contract platform Fantom (FTM), algorithmic stablecoin blockchain Terra (LUNA), and decentralized application (DApp) platform Near Protocol (NEAR) are all showing considerably bullish market structures. He […] The post Terra (LUNA), Fantom (FTM) and One More Ethereum Competitor Showing Significant Strength: Crypto Analyst appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Terra (LUNA), Fantom (FTM) and One More Ethereum Competitor Showing Significant Strength: Crypto Analyst

A popular crypto analyst says that Ethereum may still be in a consolidation phase despite bullish price action, but one of its rivals is ready for rallies. The pseudonymous analyst known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 168,000 followers on Twitter that he's got his eye on NEAR Protocol. NEAR Protocol is a smart contract-capable proof-of-stake […] The post Ethereum Needs More Time To Bottom Out, but One ETH Competitor Is Set for Rallies: Crypto Analyst appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Ethereum Needs More Time To Bottom Out, but One ETH Competitor Is Set for Rallies: Crypto Analyst

As for Bitcoin and Ethereum, little changed as investor sentiment cools around crypto.

Layer 1 Crypto Prices Took a Nosedive This Week

PRESS RELEASE. InsurAce.io has announced that its proposal for a NEAR protocol development grant has now been granted, and that its deployment on NEAR shall take place very soon. InsurAce.io is constantly on the search for new ecosystems and technologies. They have stated that new procedures and protocols will be implemented ever since the initial […]

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