Litecoin

Litecoin was developed as an alternative peer-to-peer cryptocurrency that addressed some of Bitcoin’s inefficiencies at the time. Lee replicated Bitcoin’s code, but made several tweaks including one that would make the Litecoin network process a block 4 times faster than Bitcoin does.

Litecoin was created in 2011 by ex-Google engineer and MIT graduate Charlie Lee. 

Litecoin’s supply is capped at 84 million LTC. 

Litecoin was at the center of a hoax when it was falsely reported that the cryptocurrency reached an agreement with Walmart to be an accepted form of payment by the retailer. 

Cardano

Dogecoin

Crypto exchange Coinbase has added new ways for crypto holders to make use of Cardano and Litecoin on its Base network.

Coinbase Brings Cardano and Litecoin to Base, Joining DOGE and XRP

Coinbase has launched two additional wrapped tokens on its Base Ethereum Layer 2 network — cbADA and cbLTC.

Coinbase's wrapped ADA and LTC tokens go live on Base

Coinbase has introduced cardano's ADA ADA and litecoin LTC on its Ethereum layer-2 network Base via cbADA and cbLTC.

Coinbase Brings Wrapped Cardano, Litecoin to Base With cbADA, cbLTC

Litecoin shook off last week's slump, rising 4% to an intraday high of $85.45 and then holding ground near $84. The move came on volume above its 20-day average, signaling conviction behind the breakout.

Litecoin Climbs 4% to Top $84, With ETF Odds Growing

Solana

Litecoin (LTC), XRP and Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications all have overwhelming odds of approval this year, according to Bloomberg ETF analysts. James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas now say on the social media platform X that those three altcoins have a 95% chance of securing ETFs in 2025.

Litecoin, XRP and Solana ETF Applications Have 95% Chance of Approval This Year: Bloomberg Analysts

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Senate passes stablecoin bill, K33 eyes long SOL/short LTC ETF trade, and more

Litecoin clawed back early losses Tuesday to notch a 1.6% daily gain, trading above $84.6 after dipping to $82.69.

Litecoin Bucks Bearish Trend as ETF Hopes Climb Amid Rising Global Tension

Litecoin LTC rallied more than 2% on Monday, gaining ground as investors eye a possible spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval and navigate a shaky geopolitical backdrop.

Litecoin Climbs Over 2% as Whale Holdings Grow and Price Breaks Key Resistance

Litecoin LTC fell more than 4.3% over the past week, and is down more than 14% for the last 30-day period, with the latest sell-off coming as part of a wider risk asset sell-off.

Litecoin Price Struggles Despite ETF Optimism as War Tensions Rattle Market

Litecoin LTC recovered from am overnight sell-off, rising more than 2% and reaffirming support near $93. The bounce coincided with gains in traditional markets after a cooler-than-expected U.S. CPI report.

Litecoin Rebounds, Holds Firm Near $93 on Potential ETF Positioning

Litecoin LTC is clinging to key technical support around $89 as a mix of fundamental and macro developments shape its short-term outlook, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model.

Litecoin Holds Support Level as Layer-2 Launch Signals Broader Utlity

Litecoin LTC edged higher, climbing 2.1% in the last 24 hours and breaking through the $90 resistance level. The move came as global markets grappled with rising geopolitical friction and a shifting macroeconomic outlook.

Litecoin Breaks $90 Barrier as Traders Watch for Sustained Momentum

Litecoin (LTC) is showing signs of strength in the face of a shaky global economy. The cryptocurrency held firm at the $87.50 level through multiple tests, defending a price floor that traders now see as critical, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model.

Litecoin Defies Market Pressure as It Holds Key $87.50 Support Level 

Litecoin price prediction focuses on LTC's halving impact, adoption trends, and market sentiment as the community debates its future in the crypto space.

Litecoin Price Prediction - What could affect LTC's future price?

BitcoinOS has revealed deploying a zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup for Litecoin, by leveraging its BitSNARK verifier on the new LitVM infrastructure to enable trustless cross-chain functionality between Litecoin and Bitcoin.

Litecoin Integrates BitcoinOS for ZK Rollup, Cross-Chain Utility

Lunar Digital Assets has launched LitVM, the first zero-knowledge Layer-2 for Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC), signaling a shift toward on-chain programmability and real-world asset integration for the decade-old cryptocurrency. What Happened: The Layer-2 was announced at the Litecoin Summit and is built using BitcoinOS and Polygon CDK, with endorsement from the Litecoin Foundation.

Litecoin Enters Smart Contract Era With New Layer-2 Chain

The first-ever ZK rollup for Litecoin aims to enhance the legacy chain's scalability and cross-chain functionality.

BitcoinOS Sees 'Renaissance' for Litecoin With Its First Ever ZK Rollup

Shiba Inu

Aave

Bitcoin Cash

Compound

Ethereum Classic

Chainlink

Uniswap

Stellar

yearn.finance

Trading platform eToro (ETOR) has expanded its crypto offerings in the U.S., adding 12 new digital assets including Dogecoin DOGE, Cardano ADA and XRP XRP, the company said Wednesday.

EToro Adds DOGE, XRP, SHIB and 9 Others in U.S. Crypto Push After Nasdaq Debut

Toncoin

Privacy-focused cryptocurrency monero XMR has overtaken litecoin LTC and toncoin TON to rank among the top 25 digital assets by market value.

Monero's Market Cap Flips Litecoin and Toncoin as XMR Enters Top 25 Tokens

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

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Litecoin (LTC) Drops 6.1%, Leading Index Lower

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant fluctuations as global economic factors and regulatory developments create both challenges and opportunities. Litecoin's recent price action reflects this broader market sentiment, with the cryptocurrency encountering strong resistance at $101.65 after reaching a peak of $101.90.

Litecoin's ETF Hopes Rise Even as Price Retreats From $101 Peak

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Litecoin (LTC) Gains 7.7%, Leading Index Higher

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has further delayed making a decision on Canary Capital's proposal for a spot Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF).

SEC Further Delays Litecoin ETF, Requests Public Comments

The SEC held off on giving the green light to Canary Capital's application for a spot Litecoin ETF, following other altcoin fund delays.

SEC Punts on Canary Capital Litecoin ETF Approval

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed a proposal from Canary Funds to list and trade a spot Litecoin exchange-traded fund.

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