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The layer-1 blockchain MultiversX (EGLD) continues to lead the digital asset gaming sector in the realm of development activity, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment. Santiment notes on the social media platform X that MultiversX, formerly known as Elrond, registered 212.17 notable GitHub events in the past 30 days. The Ethereum (ETH)-based virtual reality platform Decentraland (MANA) ranks second, clocking 168.93 events, and the Ethereum layer-2 protocol Skale Network (SKL) is a distant third with 41.07. MultiversX and Decentraland have occupied the number one and two spots in previous months as well, according to Santiment. Source: Santiment/X Santiment notes…
Ether (ETH) has fallen 43% year-to-date, it hit a 2025 high of $3,744 before dropping to its current level of $1,899. According to CryptoQuant CEO, Ki Young Ju, ether has experienced record levels of active selling over the past three months—the highest in the last five years. CoinDesk research indicates that the ether-to-bitcoin (ETH/BTC) ratio has declined to a five-year low, while the four-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has turned negative against bitcoin. ETH has only dipped below $1,900 a handful of times since 2020. If you had purchased ether between June 2022 and October 2023, as well as…
Sonic SVM, the first chain extension for Solana, has launched its $1 million Mobius Hackathon, inviting developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) on its gaming-optimized platform. The event, which begins on February 17 and runs until March 14, aims to accelerate innovation across multiple blockchain verticals, including gaming, decentralized finance (DeFi), and artificial intelligence (AI). Hackathon Tracks and Judging Criteria According to a press statement shared with CryptoPotato, the hackathon will feature four distinct tracks: Attention Capital Market, DeFi, AI, and Gaming. Participants in the event will be tasked with creating apps that address specific needs within these categories. This…
The following is a guest post from Rob Viglione, CEO at Horizen Labs. If we had stopped at dial-up internet, we’d never have gotten Netflix, real-time gaming, or cloud computing. The evolution of internet infrastructure paved the way for mass adoption. In the same way, Layer-3s are an inevitable evolution of blockchain infrastructure—removing friction, lowering costs, and making blockchain truly ready for mainstream users. Yet, critics continue to argue that they add unnecessary complexity. This debate about the role of Layer-3s is an active one for us at Horizen Labs. The Horizen DAO has recently passed a vote to join…
Ethereum’s price has been going through a horrifying crash, as the second largest crypto has lost more than half of its value over the past few months. What’s next for ETH? Technical Analysis By Edris Derakhshi (TradingRage) The Daily Chart The Ethereum daily chart shows a clear downtrend over the past few weeks, with the price consistently making lower highs and lower lows. The breakdown below multiple key support levels, including the 200-day moving average (DMA), signaled a shift in market sentiment toward bearishness. Recently, ETH has dropped below the psychological $2,000 level, testing a significant support zone around $1,900.…
Tapswap’s price wavered on Monday after the highly popular tap-to-earn platform launched its airdrop or token generation event. The Tapswap (TAPS) token was trading at $0.07058, slightly above its opening price. According to CoinMarketCap, its market cap stood at $34 million, making it much smaller than other tap-to-earn tokens like Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) and Notcoin. In a long X thread, the developers noted that 5% of the tokens were allocated to strategic investors, while the community received a 40% share. Another 20% of the tokens were set aside for community rewards, with a similar amount designated for its treasury. The…
A UK National Crime Agency officer has been charged with the alleged theft of 50 Bitcoin in 2017, then worth $77,000. Paul Chowles, 42, from Bristol, stands charged with 15 counts of criminal offences in relation to the theft, which he is accused of having committed while working as an operational officer at the NCA. The alleged theft took place during an ongoing investigation into online organized crime, according to the investigating Merseyside Police. At the time, in 2017, the haul of 50 BTC was worth around $77,000 (£60,000) but by today’s measure the value stands closer to $4 million.…
Terminus, a payment organization specializing in cryptocurrency-to-real-world transaction exchange, has launched a strategic partnership with Bee Network. Bee Network provides Web3 services to more than 30 million users. Through this strategic alliance, both FinTech firms combine their expertise to drive worldwide Web3 adoption. 🐝💚 New partnership goes live! 🤝Terminus @terminus_pos is thrilled to announce a strategic alliance with Bee Network @Beenetworkintl @BeeNetworkMktg, a Web3 pioneer with over 30M users. Together, we’re accelerating global Web3 adoption!Since 2020, Bee Network has led Web3… pic.twitter.com/YB7WQtUHJX — Terminus (@terminus_pos) March 15, 2025 Bee Network operates as a mobile cryptocurrency mining network connecting 3.2 million…
Not long ago, the Bitcoin blockchain released 94.42% of its total supply, leaving only—or 174,583.24 bitcoins—to be mined until 20 million are in circulation. Calculations indicate that this milestone will be reached before the fifth Bitcoin halving, expected to occur in April 2028. Algorithmic Scarcity: Bitcoin Nears 20 Million The commonly cited total supply of bitcoin (BTC) is 21 million, yet the actual number destined to exist is slightly lower—approximately 20,999,999.97 BTC. This variation results from rounding errors in the Bitcoin protocol. Even with the differing figures, the authentic total remains very close to the frequently mentioned 21 million. Recently,…
The risk-courting trader who caused outsized losses for one of Hyperliquid’s pools is back again with another Ethereum (ETH) long position. This time, the trader used 25X leverage, once again posing a risk for the exchange. The whale trader, who caused over $4M in lost liquidity for Hyperliquid’s pool, is back again with another long position on Ethereum (ETH). This time, the trader switched quickly between risky short and long positions on ETH, once again exposing the exchange to potential liquidations. Following the news, the HYPE native token of Hyperliquid fell further, sliding to $12.35. The new batch of positions…