Cryptocurrency news hotspots in the last 24 hours
In the past 24 hours, the crypto market continued its volatile pattern, with Bitcoin (BTC) fluctuating between $85,000 and $90,000, down about 2-3%, influenced by macroeconomic uncertainty and concerns over AI-related stock markets. Ethereum (ETH) also fell back to around $3,000, with the overall market capitalization evaporating by hundreds of billions of dollars. Institutional dynamics are active, with MicroStrategy continuing to increase its BTC holdings, totaling over 670,000 coins. The New York State pension fund disclosed a purchase of $50 million in MSTR stock, indicating a rising interest from traditional funds in indirect exposure to BTC.
The Solana ecosystem is in the spotlight: the foundation has partnered with Project Eleven to deploy quantum-resistant signatures on the testnet, demonstrating the feasibility of post-quantum encryption while maintaining high throughput and enhancing security, leading Bitcoin and Ethereum. StraitsX plans to launch XSGD and XUSD stablecoins on Solana in early 2026, promoting real-time settlement and AI applications. Meanwhile, the Solana network successfully withstood a DDoS attack; although the number of validators has decreased, resilience has improved.
Other hot topics include Coinbase's plan to launch tokenized US stock features, skyrocketing valuations for prediction market platforms, and community discussions on the prospects of payment tokens in 2026. Market sentiment remains cautious; it is advised to pay attention to Federal Reserve dynamics and institutional inflows, with a long-term positive outlook on quantum security and cross-chain innovation.
