Crypto Sector Maintains Gains as Market Cap Surpasses $2.99T

The worldwide crypto market has been showing positive development over the past 24 hours. Hence, the total crypto market capitalization has jumped by 2.16% to reach $2.99T. However, the 24-hour crypto volume stands at $107.01B, presenting a 23.38% dip. At the same time, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index accounts for 27 points, displaying “Fear” in the market.

Bitcoin Spikes by 1.62% and Ethereum Sees 2.26% Rise

Particularly, the flagship crypto asset, Bitcoin ($BTC), is now trading at $88,352.17. This price level underscores a 1.62% increase while $BTC’ market dominance is up to 59.1%. Additionally, the top altcoin, Ethereum ($ETH), is changing hands at $2,984.01, indicating a 2.26% rise. In the meantime, the market dominance of Ethereum is 12.1%.

$ZKP, $GROK, and $BEER Lead Daily Crypto Gainers

Apart from that, the list of top crypto gainers takes into account Panther Protocol ($ZKP), SORA GROK ($GROK), and Beers ($BEER). Specifically, $ZKP has witnessed a staggering 1007.37% increase, reaching $0.1041. Subsequently, $GROK has touched $0.01720 after a 700.55% jump. Following that, $BEER’s 449.44% rise has placed its price at $0.03875.

DeFi TVL Records 2.91% Jump and NFT Sales Volume Surges by 32.99%

Simultaneously, the DeFi market has gone through a 2.91% surge, hitting $119.37B. Additionally, the top DeFi project, Aave, presents a 3.33% increase while claiming $3.621B. Nevertheless, when it comes to 1-day TVL change, MistSwap occupies the top position in the DeFi sector, attaining a stunning 11655% increase over the past twenty-four hours.

Along with that, a huge 32.99% spike has pushed the NFT sales volume to $12,846,976. Similarly, the top-selling NFT collection, DMarket, has recorded a 198.58% growth, touching $2,318,100.

ECB Plans Blockchain Settlements Using Digital Euro as Blockstream CEO Slams Nic Carter Over Bitcoin Quantum Risk Claims

Moving on, the crypto industry has also experienced many other developments across the globe over 24 hours. In this respect, European Central Bank is planning to launch blockchain-based settlements by 2026 amid the massive growth of digital euro.

Moreover, Adam Back, the CEO of Blockstream, has condemned Nic Carter, the founding partner of Castle Island Ventures, for raising apprehensions about threats that quantum computing poses to Bitcoin. Furthermore, Rodney Burton (a.k.a Bitcoin Rodney) is facing significant federal charges concerning alleged $1.18B crypto scheme HyperFund.