# crypto trending news

Here are some key crypto trending news updates for March 5, 2025:

1. Bitcoin Surges Past $67K Amid Market Optimism

Bitcoin (BTC) continued its bullish momentum, crossing $67,000, driven by strong institutional inflows and increasing interest in Bitcoin ETFs. Analysts predict BTC could test new all-time highs if buying pressure sustains.

2. Ethereum Prepares for Dencun Upgrade on March 13

Ethereum (ETH) developers confirmed that the highly anticipated Dencun upgrade is on track for deployment on March 13, 2025. This upgrade is expected to reduce transaction fees and enhance scalability, benefiting Layer 2 networks like Arbitrum and Optimism.

3. Binance Lists RedStone (RED) Spot Trading Pairs

Binance announced the listing of RedStone (RED) with trading pairs RED/BTC, RED/USDT, RED/USDC, RED/FDUSD, and RED/TRY. Deposits will be available from March 6, 2025, and withdrawals from March 7.

4. Solana (SOL) Hits $150 as Network Activity Increases

Solana (SOL) is gaining traction, reaching $150, fueled by rising developer adoption and increasing NFT and DeFi activity. Recent upgrades have improved network stability, boosting investor confidence.

5. XRP Ledger Launches Sidechain for Smart Contracts

Ripple developers announced the launch of an EVM-compatible sidechain for XRP Ledger (XRPL), allowing smart contract functionality. This could enhance XRP adoption in the DeFi sector.

6. US SEC Delays Decision on Spot Ethereum ETFs

The US SEC delayed its decision on Ethereum Spot ETFs, pushing the final ruling to mid-2025. Analysts believe regulatory uncertainty is causing short-term price fluctuations in ETH.

7. Worldcoin (WLD) Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

Worldcoin (WLD), the biometric identity-based crypto project, is under investigation in Europe and the US over data privacy concerns. This could impact its global adoption efforts.

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