ETH Gains on BTC—Altcoin Season Index Vaults Higher as Crypto Frenzy Escalates

Following Jan. 30, 2025, blockchaincenter.net’s Altcoin Season Index reveals a 28.26% leap, vaulting from a low of 46 to its present tally of 59—a numerical crescendo hinting that the fabled ‘Altcoin Season’ inches toward fruition. Across social media platforms like X, crypto-focused commentators now trumpet with scholarly fervor that this cyclical financial spectacle may soon … Read more

Solana Has a Long Way to Go Before It Can Surpass Ethereum

Solana has experienced exponential growth since it first entered the market as an alternative Layer-1 blockchain. Though the network’s market capitalization is still significantly smaller than Ethereum, its top contender, this gap has shrunk considerably over the years.  As Solana grows, some wonder whether it will displace Ethereum as the second-largest cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin. In … Read more

USDT Issuer Tether Reports $13B Net Profits for 2024, With Gold, Bitcoin (BTC) Price Appreciation Contributing

Tether, the crypto company behind the largest stablecoin USDT, said on Friday it generated $13 billion group-wide net profits last year in a record-breaking year. Some $7 billion of the profits derived from the firm’s vast U.S. Treasuries and repo holdings, and $5 billion from unrealized appreciation of the company’s gold and bitcoin (BTC) holdings. … Read more

Arctic Pablo and the Big Names Making Waves

Meme coins have exploded in popularity, becoming the subject of heated debates, market speculation, and excitement for investors across the globe. These cryptocurrencies, once regarded as mere jokes, have now become powerhouses, with massive price surges and loyal communities behind them. Among the big names leading the charge are Arctic Pablo (APC), Pepe Coin, Mog … Read more