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The cryptocurrency market hasn't been uniform across all assets. While Bitcoin (BTC) has seen positive performance, top coins like Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) have struggled. The potential for altcoins to gain momentum and rally largely hinges on Bitcoin's performance.

The rise in active addresses and transaction volume could significantly impact Litecoin's market performance, with analysts expecting a favorable trajectory for LTC's price.

Starknet, a layer-2 scaling solution, has reiterated its dedication to scaling Ethereum and Bitcoin using Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology. Emphasizing its commitment to Ethereum scaling since its initial validity rollup release, Starknet has revealed an ambitious 2024 roadmap aimed at revolutionizing Ethereum scaling.

Crypto analyst Thescalpingpro has advised investors to buy Shiba Inu (SHIB) during its current dip, suggesting that this might be the last chance to purchase SHIB before a potential price increase. At present, Shiba Inu is trading at $0.00002529, reflecting a 1.43% drop for the day and a 2.18% decrease over the past week.

Bitdeer Technologies has unveiled the SEAL04 chip as part of its technology roadmap for the newly introduced SEALMINER rig. The chip, slated for launch in Q2 2025, is expected to deliver energy efficiency as low as 5J/TH (joules per terahash).

The cryptocurrency sector faces potential regulatory shifts that could significantly impact the trajectory of Ripple and its associated cryptocurrency, XRP. Clearer regulations have the potential to enhance XRP's adoption and use in financial transactions, particularly in cross-border payments, given Ripple's focus in this area. Ripple's legal dispute with the U.S.