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. 

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

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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

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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.

SEC delays decision on whether to greenlight Canary's Litecoin ETF and asks for public comments

Litecoin (LTC) price surged more than 7% on Thursday, outperforming the broader market gauge CoinDesk 20 Index, which climbed about 4%.

Litecoin Surges 7% as SEC Likely to Approve Spot ETF with 90% Odds: Analyst

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Bloomberg Intelligence exchange-traded fund (ETF) analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart have released updated odds for 2025 U.S. spot cryptocurrency ETF approvals, assigning a 90% chance to solana ( SOL).

Solana, Litecoin, and XRP Lead 2025 ETF Approval Odds

Filecoin (FIL) was also among the top underperformers, declining 4.5% from Wednesday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Litecoin (LTC) Falls 4.9%, Leading Index Lower

Litecoin (LTC) was the top underperformer, declining 19.7% from Friday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Plunges 13.5% as All Assets Trade Lower

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Fidelity Investments has launched an individual retirement account (IRA) that lets individuals to invest in cryptocurrencies under its web3-focused subsidiary Fidelity Digital Assets.

Fidelity launches crypto-focused IRA letting investors trade in bitcoin, ether and litecoin

Fidelity Investments has introduced a new crypto-focused retirement account, giving individual investors the opportunity to hold digital assets directly in tax-advantaged retirement portfolios. The offering includes access to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC), and is available to U.S. residents aged 18 and older.

Fidelity Launches Fee-Free Crypto IRA, Offering Direct Access To Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Litecoin For US Investors

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The proposed amendment would include various cryptocurrencies in the in the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.

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