News View Non-AMP

What Happened In The Crypto Market This Week?

Published by
Shrishesh Tanksalkar

This cryptocurrency market, closed the week with its market cap at $2.33 trillion, down 0.45%. Trading volumes also fell sharply, with the 24-hour volume down 16.02% to $80.78 billion, indicating a caution among traders. Successively, The Fear & Greed Index remained neutral at 57, showing mixed market attitudes.

Bitcoin remained the market’s leader, rising 3.91% this week and drawing closer to its all-time high of 59.01%. Ethereum, on the other hand, rose more slowly, up only 0.65%, as traders waited for network scaling updates and ecosystem expansion. Solana fell 2.91% this week, likely reflecting the sentiments of the larger market. Meanwhile, XRP has been very consistent, with a slight difference in its price tag.

Curious about BTC’s future price? Our Bitcoin Price Prediction answers that and much more!

Weekly Crypto Market Recap

Crypto.com Outruns Coinbase in North America

Crypto.com made news this week for surpassing Coinbase’s trading volume in North America. This spike reflects Crypto.com’s growing reputation and attraction among traders, who are drawn to its competitive offerings. Coinbase is now facing increased competition as exchanges compete for supremacy in the North American industry.

BlockFills Introduces Crypto-to-Fiat Payment Service

BlockFills, a digital asset startup, has created a new crypto-to-fiat payment processing solution aimed at enterprises and FinTech organizations. This solution streamlines cryptocurrency transactions by allowing for seamless conversions to fiat cash, meeting the needs of major organizations. 

Visa Joins Hands With Coinbase for Crypto Transactions

Visa’s latest cooperation with Coinbase enables eligible debit card customers in the United States and Europe to make real-time cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals. This marks a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry, demonstrating increased institutional acceptance and user convenience.

Michael Saylor’s Fake Trump Post Sparks Debate

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, incorrectly tweeted a false remark attributed to Donald Trump, claiming “Bitcoin is money” and advocating a tax-free cryptocurrency. Though soon refuted, the post shows the continuous issue of misinformation in the cryptocurrency field. As one of the industry’s most important players, Saylor’s lapse ignited a heated debate about the need for information verification, especially in a volatile market like cryptocurrency.

U.S. Recovers $19.3 Million from Recent Hack

The United States government recovered $19.3 million from a recent $20 million cyberattack, returning around 88% of the stolen funds. This result indicates regulatory bodies’ growing proficiency in asset recovery, providing some reassurance to the cryptocurrency industry about security improvements.

Subscribe to stay tuned for more updates on the dynamic crypto landscape!

Shrishesh Tanksalkar

Recent Posts

Coinpedia Digest: This Week’s Crypto News Highlights | 24 May, 2025

Folks, I’m back with your weekly crypto round-up and trust me, you’re going to want…

May 24, 2025

FBI Seizes $24M in Crypto from Russian Cybercrime Kingpin

The U.S.  Department of Justice has indicted a Russian national, Rustam Gallyamov, for leading a…

May 24, 2025

Elon Musk’s DOGE Plan To Save the U.S. Economy from Recession Amid Bitcoin Turmoil

Billionaire founder and U.S government efficiency advisor Elon Musk has proposed a strategic plan to…

May 24, 2025

Crypto Crash: Bitcoin Falls to $108K After Trump’s EU Tariff Threat

Bitcoin has plunged 4.5% in the last 24 hours as it fell to $108,000 after…

May 24, 2025

New BTC ATH to Spark Overall Market Rally — 3 Top DeFi Tokens to Watch: Solana, Cardano and Unilabs

The flagship crypto Bitcoin (BTC) recorded yet another all-time high this week after crossing $111,000.…

May 24, 2025

Litecoin Price Prediction: Can LTC Keep Up With Memes Like Dogwifhat?

In a hype dominated market, legacy altcoins like Litecoin (LTC) might face new competition from…

May 24, 2025