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Despite growing competition emerging throughout 2024, Apple has remained the market cap leader more than two months into the year. Moreover, the company is on its way to completing yet another monumental milestone. Indeed, Apple (AAPL) is nearing the $4 trillion club, as its ongoing AI push may be able to get it there. The iPhone developer debuted its Apple intelligence Features late last year. However, its arrival came to a muted response, with users not flocking to the update as many had hoped. Its development is still ongoing, however, and its continued enhancements could propel the firm to unprecedented heights. Source: Apple Inc Also Read: Apple, Meta, & Amazon Lead Tech Firms Pledging $1T in US Investment Apple Closing in On $4 Trillion Market Cap: Can It Happen This Year? Since November of last year, Appel has added a remarkable $500 billion to its market cap. Entering 2025, many expected the company to race Nvidia (NVDA) to become the first to break through the $4 trillion...

The AAVE cryptocurrency is up over 7% on Tuesday, after the Aave Chan Initiative proposed a new buyback program in a new phase of “ Aavenomics .” Aave Chan Initiative founder Marc Zeller posted an Aave Request for Comment (ARFC) proposal on Tuesday. The founder is seeking approval on the first phase of the “Aavenomics” update. The update would focus on AAVE tokenomics improvements, protocol excess revenue redistribution, secondary liquidity protocol management, and the deprecation of LEND. “After half a decade of hard work, with the ACI, we’re proud to present the updated Aavenomics proposal to the Aave DAO,” Zeller said on X. “We consider it the most important proposal in our history, feel free to have a read and provide feedback.” According to the new proposal, AAVE DAO plans to buy back $1 million AAVE weekly by introducing a buyback and distributing excess revenue. This is expected to enhance the protocol’s financial performance and ov...

Ripple (XRP) is undoubtedly one of the most promising cryptocurrency tokens to exist in space. Lately, the token has been gaining credible attention due to the recent crypto reserve development and the fact that the token is now a part of the US national cryptocurrency reserve alongside Cardano and Solana. In addition to this, the upcoming crypto summit, which is set to be held on March 7, is also expected to usher in major changes, which may propel Bitcoin and tokens like XRP to gain further momentum. Will March be a new turning point for XRP in the near future? Let’s find out. Also Read: Not $3,000, Gold Prices Could Hit $3,300 in 2025 Ripple: What’s New? Source: Watcher Guru Ripple (XRP) is currently one of the most trending cryptocurrencies to have existed in the space. The token is now a part of the US strategic crypto reserve, a development officially unveiled by the President Donald Trump. Post the announcement, XRP noted a spectacular price surge of 30%, which credib...

Metaplanet shares surged 21% after its latest purchase of more Bitcoin coincided with US President Donald Trump’s push for a crypto strategic reserve including BTC and four other top cryptos. Metaplanet announced the purchase of an additional 156 BTC worth $13.4 million today, sending its stock soaring ¥700 to ¥4,010 as of 1:17 a.m. EST, according to Google Finance data . Donald Trump yesterday ordered the inclusion of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) in a newly planned Crypto Strategic Reserve. Metaplanet Bought BTC For $85,890 Per Coin The recently purchased Bitcoin was bought for around $85,890 per coin. With the latest Bitcoin buy, the firm’s holdings now stand at 2,391 BTC, according to a statement released by the company today. Since April last year, when the investment firm started buying the largest crypto by market cap, Metaplanet has purchased around $196.3 million worth of Bitcoin. The average purchase price for ...

A popular crypto strategist says that the altcoins currently showing market strength despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) downturn may spearhead the next digital asset rally. Pseudonymous analyst Credible Crypto tells his 463,000 followers on the social media platform X that payment tokens Litecoin (LTC) and XRP may soon be top market performers as they hold key support levels above recent low prices despite Bitcoin’s price collapse this week. “At this time, for the the first time in a while, select alts are holding their own against prior lows while BTC has nuked below its own relative range lows. Look for those alts that have held their relative lows on this drop; they may be the ones to lead the next rally. Great examples at the moment are LTC and XRP (you seeing a theme here?).” LTC is trading for $127 at time of writing, up marginally in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, XRP is trading for $2.15 at time of writing, down 1.6% on the day. The analyst al...

Every investor looks for projects to invest in that can help them gain the most ROI. But this can be quite a task for those looking to park funds into safer, large-cap projects. While the scope of earning high returns on a crypto like Bitcoin may be low now, investing in BTC Bull could be a loophole.  With this project, you get to invest in a high-potential meme coin while enjoying incentives every time Bitcoin reaches a price milestone. Analysts predict the token to be one of the biggest hits this bull season. Currently in the presale stage, BTC Bull may indeed be set to become a trending name in the coming weeks. What is BTC Bull? BTC Bull is a meme coin that ties its mechanics to Bitcoin’s price movement, making it one of the few projects that directly benefit from BTC’s performance. The project brings real incentives through its airdrop and burn mechanisms. The concept is straightforward—investors who hold BTC Bull don’t just wait for the toke...

One of the many hopes for the new Trump administration, the end to the supposed war against the cryptocurrency industry, started bearing fruit in February 2025. Specifically, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) began dropping multiple long-standing and high-profile cases against various digital assets companies.  The first of these wins came for the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN). Though the decision remains subject to Commissioner approval, it would appear that the company is confident the matter has been resolved. Picks for you 'Rich Dad' Robert Kiyosaki: 'Bitcoin is on sale, I am buying' 46 mins ago Cronos introduces new prepaid card withdrawal Featu...

Cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask has announced the expansion of its fiat off-ramp services to support additional blockchain networks. The move aims to enhance the conversion of digital assets into traditional currency. The integration will add 10 blockchains, a development backed by a partnership with payments provider Transak, MetaMask said in a press statement shared with Finbold on February 26. Indeed, the latest upgrades mean users will no longer have to swap cryptocurrencies into Ethereum (ETH) before converting them to fiat currency. This process previously made transactions longer and users incurred more fees. Picks for you Animoca Brands joins the MultiversX network, pushes EGLD forward 1 hour ago This ‘highly accurate indicator’ set...

The changing geo-political narratives alongside dynamic market changes have impacted Bitcoin, which is down significantly from its earlier $93K price pedestal. Monday blues strict BTC the most, when its price fell below the $88K mark, ushering in a downward spiral for the token to deal with. That being said, the price prediction concerning the token has again been readjusted, after weighing the current situation. Will Bitcoin (BTC) be able to return to its glory? Let’s find out. Also Read: Home Depot (HD) Stock Jumps 4% as Earnings Outperform Bitcoin: Will It Be Able To Reclaim Its Lost $100K Crown? Source: FinancialTimes.com Bitcoin has fallen dramatically in the last 24 hours. The token is currently sitting at $88K, down 3% in the last 24 hours. The cryptocurrency market shows signs of great volatility with major altcoins down significantly in the last 24 hours. The main reason for BTC to encounter this downward spiral is Trump’s aggressive tariff policy. The US president ...

Donald Trump has assumed the White House duties as the 47th US president, ushering in an era of complete policy changes. Trump is adamant about imposing tariffs on nations to strengthen the US economy. While his intent is solely focused on bolstering the US economic infrastructure, his idea of imposing tariffs on nations is gaining widespread notoriety, with the de-dollarization hype gaining traction in the midst of it all. While the US dollar still stands as a primary transacting currency, can the dollar ever be replaced? If yes, then which currencies have the power to be the global superpower? Let’s find out. Also Read: Nvidia Stock: ‘Golden Opportunity’ for Top Investors Ahead of NVDA Earnings Report The Concept of De-Dollarization to Gain Momentum Again? Image Source: Watcher Guru Donald Trump is once again grabbing the central spotlight due to the spree of tariffs that he wishes to levy on certain nations. As per Reuters, Trump is planning to impose a 10% levy on Canadian cru...

Imagine a digital world where influencers interact with their followers 24/7, high-risk sectors like cannabis deal easily, and artificial intelligence blends well with decentralized systems. This is the current scenario developing on the Base Chain, an established center for cutting-edge cryptocurrencies. Kolz, Vipera, and AgentAlgo, three innovative tokens that each tackle unique digital challenges, are at the forefront of this movement. Most Trending Cryptocurrencies on Base Chain Now Kolz revolutionizes influencer-follower interactions by deploying AI-powered digital replicas of key opinion leaders. Vipera offers a lifeline to high-risk sectors, notably the cannabis industry, by introducing an integrated point-of-sale system. Meanwhile, AgentAlgo serves as a launchpad for artificial intelligence within decentralized applications. These are the most trending cryptocurrencies on Base Chain now exemplifying the transformative potential of the blockchain community, each contributing ...