70,672,436,822 cryptocurrencies as of 01.05.2025
44,824,938,706
1. 97,708,272,369 exceeded $96,000: The price of Bitcoin has surpassed the $96,000 mark for the first time since February 2025, and the cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $3 trillion, returning to levels seen in March. Analysts attribute the growth to increased demand from investment funds.
2. 96,700,602,404 preparing for the Fusaka hard fork: An update to the Ethereum network is scheduled for September-October 2025. The hard fork aims to quadruple the gas limit, which may increase the network's throughput.
3. 74,267,772,401 launches euro stablecoin: Ripple has confirmed plans to issue a stablecoin pegged to the euro on the XRP Ledger. This has sparked speculation about a potential collaboration with BlackRock.
4. Dogecoin ETF on the way: Nasdaq has filed an application with the SEC to launch an ETF based on Dogecoin. This could be the first step towards institutional recognition of meme coins.
5. US Treasury forecasts growth of stablecoins: According to the department's estimates, the market capitalization of stablecoins could reach $2 trillion by 2028 due to the increase in their use in cross-border payments.
6. Scammers targeting Ledger users: Malefactors are sending paper letters to owners of Ledger hardware wallets in an attempt to gain access to their assets.