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Zano is set to open native $ZANO to EVM networks, $TON, and Solana through a non-custodial bridging mechanism tied to its upcoming Hard Fork 6, slated for Q2 2026. Key Takeaways: Zano’s Hard Fork 6, targeted for Q2 2026, introduces Gateway Addresses enabling trustless bridging of native $ZANO to EVM, $TON, and Solana networks. The Bridgeless protocol uses Threshold Signatures, so no single validator controls a transfer, cutting centralized custodian risk entirely. wZANO on Base opens a Coinbase fiat on-ramp, giving new users a direct path to Zano’s full privacy stack without niche exchange accounts. Zano Targets Q2 2026 Hard…

As geopolitical tensions escalate, putting pressure on the cryptocurrency market, analysts warn that Bitcoin may retest critical support levels. Recently, tensions between the US and Iran have caused the price of Bitcoin to fall from around $71,000 last week to approximately $67,000. The price briefly dropped to $65,000 over the weekend, highlighting the increasing uncertainty in the markets. BTC Markets analyst Rachael Lucas stated that Bitcoin had risen to $72,000 last week on the back of hopes for a diplomatic solution in the Middle East, but these gains were reversed as expectations weakened and concerns about oil supply resurfaced. According…

Ethereum is stuck below the same $2,400 resistance that has blocked its recent recovery, while charts from TedPillows and Sky show a tighter setup forming near that level. A clean breakout could open the way toward $3,000 and higher, but another rejection may send $ETH back toward lower support zones. Ethereum Price Stalls Below $2,400 as Downside Risk Builds Ethereum traded near $2,369 on the 2 day $ETH/USDT chart shared by TedPillows. The chart shows $ETH failing again near the $2,400 resistance zone, even as Bitcoin has shown stronger price action. TedPillows said Ethereum remains weak until it breaks above…

Venture capital heavyweight Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has launched a $2.2 billion crypto fund, doubling down on blockchain startups amid a surge in venture capital into artificial intelligence. The new vehicle, called ‘Crypto Fund 5,’ will invest in crypto entrepreneurs at all stages, with capital deployed over a decade, according to company’s spokesperson. The firm said it is targeting founders building practical applications on crypto infrastructure, especially in areas like payments, financial services, and decentralized systems. The firm’s partners see the current crypto market as an opportunity to invest in founders building projects that are “durable” and lasting even when the…

Ripple’s stablecoin treasury has seen a massive flurry of activity over the past week, marked by a series of multi-million dollar token burns and intermittent minting. In the latest move today, the Ripple Stablecoin Tracker detected the destruction of exactly 10 million $RLUSD, highlighting the company’s aggressive, ongoing management of its stablecoin supply. While the broader cryptocurrency market often focuses on the “printing” of stablecoins to signal bullish liquidity, Ripple’s recent on-chain footprint tells a story of significant supply contraction, with millions of tokens being sent to the null address. A week of burning According to blockchain data flagged by…

MoonPay has acquired DFlow, a Solana-based execution layer, as the crypto on-ramp expands into trading infrastructure, according to a statement from Tuesday. DFlow operates as a trading infrastructure platform designed to optimize trading, used by both Coinbase and Phantom. It has processed over $50 billion in cumulative trading volume, according to MoonPay, and processes roughly “10 million transactions per month with 99.9% token coverage on Solana.” “DFlow has become one of the most important pieces of trading infrastructure on Solana in just a year,” MoonPay founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright said. “By bringing their execution layer into MoonPay, we’re adding…

UXLINK and REI Network have announced a strategic partnership in the rapidly evolving landscape of decentralized technology bridging the gap between the complex protocols of blockchains and their end-users. The partnership will link UXLINK’s Social Growth Layer will be attached to REI’s zero-fee Layer-1 infrastructure of high performance that is EVM compatible. It aims to provide low-friction, easy access to DeFi, gaming, and social networking for millions of users. The Social Growth Layer Meets Zero-Fee Efficiency UXLINK focuses primarily on a user-friendly service offering through their user-centered social graph and REI Network offers a technological ecosystem that is lightweight and…

Bitcoin shocked traders with a sudden and aggressive move that wiped out millions within hours. The latest Bitcoin flash crash pushed the price below $65,000, triggering panic across derivatives markets. Traders who expected stability instead faced one of the fastest liquidation waves seen in recent weeks. The market reacted instantly as leveraged positions collapsed. Within just 12 hours, over $212 million in long positions vanished. This sharp drop reflected growing crypto market volatility, which continues to test trader confidence. Many participants entered positions expecting an upward breakout, but the market flipped direction quickly. However, the story did not end with…

Ether has been stuck below the $2,400 level for three months, with year-to-date losses of 21% against an 11% drop in total crypto market cap. Ethereum price chart showing movement in the last three months | Source: TradingView Decentralized exchange volume on Ethereum has dropped about 53% over the past six months. DApp revenue has fallen about 49%. Solana and Hyperliquid combined now account for roughly 42% of DApp revenue market share, even though Ethereum’s total value locked (TVL) remains six times larger than its nearest competitor. The cooling memecoin market and a decline in new token issuance have pulled…

Prediction markets are moving closer to institutional finance as large investors seek direct ways to trade event risk, according to a May 4 Bernstein report. The firm said these markets can help investors track outcomes tied to tariffs, elections, policy decisions and geopolitics through clear yes-or-no contracts. Bernstein pointed to Kalshi’s first bespoke institutional block trade as a key step. A block trade is a large private deal arranged between market players. In this case, the contract was built around the clearing price of California’s May carbon allowance auction. Kalshi trade draws institutional attention The Kalshi deal was brokered by…