Polkadot

Polkadot is a protocol that enables cross-blockchain transfers of any type of data or asset. 

By uniting multiple blockchains, Polkadot aims to achieve high degrees of security and scalability. 

DOT serves as the protocol’s governance token and can be used for staking to secure the network or to connect (“bond”) new chains.

Dogecoin

Solana

Top altcoins like Solana and XRP are down ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, an event that could shape rate cut expectations.

Solana, XRP and Dogecoin Slump as Crypto Market Awaits Fed's ‘Dot Plot'

The filing comes as 21Shares expands its crypto ETF offerings, including funds for XRP and Solana.

21Shares Polkadot ETF Plan Progresses With Nasdaq Filing for Listing Approval

Chainlink

Chainlink (LINK) rose 9.7% and Polkadot (DOT) gained 6.7%, leading the index higher.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Gains 3.3% as All Twenty Assets Move Higher

Cardano

Grayscale Investments has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Polkadot's DOT token.

Grayscale Seeks SEC Approval for Polkadot ETF Following XRP and Cardano Filings

Grayscale Investments filed for a spot Polkadot fund on Nasdaq amid a shifting regulatory environment that includes ETF proposals for XRP, LTC, SOL, DOGE and HBAR.

Grayscale Files for Polkadot ETF Amid Broader SEC ETF Reviews

The crypto fund issuer received SEC acknowledgement on Monday for a Cardano fund and has applied to convert its XRP Trust into an ETF.

Grayscale Applies for Polkadot ETF, Joining Dogecoin and XRP Filings

21Shares was the first issuer to file for a DOT ETF on Jan. 31 as altcoin ETF filings continue to pile in.

Grayscale files for spot Polkadot fund as altcoin ETF race heats up

This filing follows similar moves for XRP and Cardano ETFs after the SEC adopted a more crypto-friendly approach.

Grayscale Files for Polkadot ETF, Adding to Portfolio of Offered Funds

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL and DOT Drop 6%, Leading Index Lower

Exchange-traded fund-focused firm 21Shares has filed for a Polkadot Trust in a bid to get the SEC's sign-off.

21Shares files for a spot Polkadot ETF, marking a first as it looks to get the US SEC signoff

The ETFs aim to track 200% of their reference assets' daily performance through swaps, call options, and direct investments.

Tuttle Captial Seeks SEC Approval for First-Ever Chainlink, Cardano, and Polkadot ETFs

Bonk

Litecoin

A leveraged ETF uses financial derivatives and debt to amplify the daily returns of the underlying security.

Tuttle Capital files for 10 leveraged crypto ETFs, including TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins

The suit alleges Southwest Airlines repeatedly operated late-arriving flights in 2022.

DOT sues Southwest, fines Frontier for 'chronically delayed flights'

Bitcoin was also among the underperformers, dipping 1.4%.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: POL and LINK Each Fall 3.1% as Index Declines

The Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways $2 million for repeated delays on four routes, crediting it $1 million for past and future passenger compensation.

JetBlue fined $2 million by DOT for 'chronically delayed flights'

Litecoin joined Polkadot as an underperformer, falling 3.8%.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: DOT Falls 5.1% as Index Declines From Thursday

Filecoin joined Polkadot as a top performer, gaining 16.3% from Tuesday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: DOT Gains 17.3% as Index Climbs Higher

Avalanche

A widely followed analyst is leaning bullish on layer-1 blockchain Avalanche (AVAX) while offering his forecast for the flagship memecoin Dogecoin (DOGE) and interoperable chain Polkadot (DOT). The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 518,000 followers on the social media platform X that Avalanche witnessed a strong November.

Analyst Sees Avalanche (AVAX) Printing Bullish Technical Pattern, Updates Outlook on Polkadot and Dogecoin

A closely followed crypto analyst believes Dogecoin (DOGE) is in a solid position to ignite fresh moves to the upside. Pseudonymous analyst Rekt Capital tells his 517,400 followers on the social media platform X that DOGE looks bullish as it trades within an ascending triangle pattern.

Crypto Strategist Says Dogecoin Close to Confirming Pattern Breakout, Updates Forecast on Polkadot and FET

Bitcoin

Shiba Inu

Analyst and trader Ali Martinez is leaning bullish on one large-cap crypto asset while offering his insight on Bitcoin (BTC) and two altcoins.

Analyst Says BNB Could Explode by Over 160%, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin, Shiba Inu and Polkadot

The European Central Bank needs to improve how it communicates policy intentions and uncertainty, but copying the U.S. Federal Reserve's "dot plot" projection method is not a desirable option, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Tuesday.

ECB needs clearer communication - but not dot plots, Nagel says

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines can go through with their planned merger, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday.

Alaska-Hawaiian merger clears DOT review, but airlines must preserve miles, routes

Polkadot's relaunched Ambassador program lets the community elect its representatives. In this interview, we speak with William, one of the newly elected Head Ambassadors focused on driving enterprise adoption, who shares his insights and vision for the ecosystem's growth.

Polkadot Decentralizes Ambassador Program

Hedera

Polkadot gained 2.6% while Hedera rose 2.4%, helping push the index higher.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: DOT and HBAR Outperform as Index Rises 0.9%

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will still need approval from the Transportation Department to complete the deal

News for Polkadot Crypto (DOT)