Hedera

Hedera, also known as Hedera Hashgraph, is a public network that aims to enable individuals and businesses to create decentralized applications (DApps).

Hedera's native utility token, HBAR, plays a dual role within the network, powering services like smart contracts and file storage, and assisting with maintaining the platform's integrity.

Hedera is based on a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) model, which is designed to enhance the efficiency of transaction verification and provide a high level of security. 

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Avalanche (AVAX) was also a top performer, rising 4.2% from Tuesday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Hedera (HBAR) Gains 4.4% as Index Inches Higher

Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments is advancing plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Hedera Network's native token HBAR, according to a new filing. The Nasdaq Stock Market submitted a 19b-4 filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade the Grayscale Hedera Trust.

Nasdaq Files for Proposal To List and Trades Shares of Grayscale Hedera (HBAR) Trust

Grayscale Investments has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Hedera (HBAR) exchange-traded fund (ETF), aiming to list the new fund on Nasdaq.

Grayscale Files for Spot Hedera (HBAR) ETF as SEC Reviews Multiple Altcoin ETF Proposals

Approving multiple smaller assets for Grayscale's ETFs could help pave the way for an index ETF, a source told Decrypt.

Grayscale Pursues Sixth Altcoin ETF as Nasdaq Seeks to List Hedera Fund

Bloomberg Analyst Eric Balchunas previously said Hedera and Litecoin ETF applications have the 'best odds' of approval.

Nasdaq submits key 19b-4 filing for Grayscale's Hedera ETF

Aave (AAVE) was also among the underperformers, declining 11.6% from Monday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Hedera (HBAR) Falls 12% as All Assets Trade Lower

Dogecoin

Solana

Hedera (CRYPTO: HBAR) has seen a 35% decline this past month, but the approval process for a spot HBAR ETF has triggered renewed interest among traders. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Hedera (CRYPTO: HBAR) $0.2139 $8.96 billion +1.8% +1.3% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.44 $141.4 billion -4.3% -7.4% Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) $0.7253 $25.5 billion -5.2% -8.6% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Javon Marks sees HBAR's first breakout target at $0.504, a 128% increase from current levels.

Hedera Down 35% In A Month, But Jumps Ahead of Dogecoin, XRP, Solana In ETF Race

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, on behalf of Canary Capital, submitted a 19b-4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on the native asset of the Hedera Network, HBAR.

Canary Capital's Spot Hedera ETF Under SEC Review via Nasdaq Filing

Back in November, the crypto investment firm was the first to file an S-1 registration for the Canary HBAR ETF.

Canary Capital files 19b-4 for Hedera HBAR ETF

The Hedera blockchain's first-ever layer two solution “UP” was announced in October 2024. Polygon protocol Agglayer will now facilitate interoperability between UP and Karate Combat's official token.

Karate Combat Token to Debut on First-Ever Hedera L2

Coinbase's derivatives arm said that it now offers CFTC-regulated futures contracts covering Solana and Hedera.

Coinbase Launches Solana, Hedera Futures Contracts for US Traders

Coinbase is looking to list the futures as soon as Feb. 18, it said in the filing.

Coinbase Files Paperwork To List Solana, Hedera Futures

The exchange is looking to list these new contracts, which will be cash-settled on a monthly basis, on or after Feb. 2025.

Coinbase files to list Solana and Hedera futures on its derivatives trading platform

Solana (SOL) joined Hedera (HBAR) as a top performer, gaining 4.8% from Thursday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Gains 8.0% as Nearly All Assets Trade Higher

Litecoin (LTC) joined Hedera (HBAR) as a top performer, gaining 13%.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Jumps 17%, Leading Index Higher

Cardano (ADA) joined Hedera (HBAR) as an underperformer, declining 3.4%.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Falls 3.5% as Index Trades Lower From Friday

Aptos joined Hedera as a top underperformer, declining 7.4% from Wednesday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Drops 8.2% as All Index Constituents Trade Lower

More allocation, more ETPs? The momentum behind crypto ETFs reflects a maturing market ready to take its next big leap in 2025.

Crypto ETFs in 2025: What's to come for Solana, Hedera and more?

Litecoin

A wave of cryptocurrency ETFs is expected to hit the market in 2025, with Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) and HBAR (CRYPTO: HBAR) possibly getting approved ahead of Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), according to Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.

Litecoin, HBAR ETFs Could Come Before XRP, Solana: Here's Why

Internet Computer joined Hedera as a top underperformer, declining 7.1%

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Falls 11.3% Over Weekend, Leading Index Lower

Hedera's (CRYPTO: HBAR) rapid 460% surge in one month is powered by buzz surrounding potential new partnerships and an application for a Hedera exchange-traded fund (ETF). Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Hedera (CRYPTO: HBAR) $0.2449 $9.36 Billion +26.9% +74.9% Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) $122.63 $9.2 Billion +20.5% +27% Uniswap (CRYPTO: UNI) $14.21 $8.5 Billion +9.7% +18.4% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Javon Marks highlighted Hedera's sustained breakout, predicting further gains with a target of $0.504—an over 102% jump from current levels.

Hedera Price Surges 460% In A Month: Why Is HBAR Going Up?

Cardano

The chief investment officer of Morgan Creek Capital is revealing his top five altcoins picks heading into the new year. In a new interview on the Altcoin Daily YouTube channel, Mark Yusko names his top token picks, including prominent smart contract platforms Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA).

Morgan Creek's Mark Yusko Unveils His Top Five Altcoin Picks Heading Into 2025 Including Cardano and Solana

Render was also among the top performers, gaining 5.1%.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Gains 13.3%, Leading Index Higher from Monday

Hedera's HBAR token has shot up by double digits on rumors that board member Brian Brooks is shortlisted to succeed Gary Gensler at the SEC.

Hedera Price Jumps 29% on Rumors Brian Brooks Could Get Another Trump Nod

Hedera (CRYPTO: HBAR) soared to the top of the daily gainers list Monday as blue-chip cryptocurrencies traded flat. What happened: HBAR, the native coin of the Hedera Hashgraph network, rallied 35% in the last 24 hours to hit a seven-month high.

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