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Civitai, the world’s biggest repository of generative AI models, introduced crypto payments this month after losing its credit card processor over AI-generated explicit content, offering support to purchase Buzz—the platform’s virtual, non-Web3 tokens. The AI model-sharing site now accepts USDC, USDT, Litecoin, Ethereum, TRON, Solana, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu through payment processor NowPayments. Bitcoin was excluded due to high transaction fees. “We’re excited to introduce crypto payments for Buzz. This gives you a secure and convenient way to get the Buzz you need,” Civitai wrote in its implementation guide, published on May 22. The platform recommends USDC on the Base…
Solana’s speed gets people talking, but scaling hasn’t always been smooth. It’s growing fast, sometimes too fast for its own good. When demand spikes, network congestion and rising fees leave users waiting. Or worse, priced out. That’s what Firedancer is supposed to solve. This new validator client promises a huge leap forward. It’s gunning for 1 million transactions per second. The goal is to keep Solana usable and affordable for everyone as activity ramps up. If you’ve noticed how some other networks lag under pressure, you’ll know why this matters. Solana Firedancer aims to solve the old bottlenecks and unlock…
Mbank and Air Arabia have agreed to work together as the Middle East and North Africa’s biggest low-cost airline. This partnership will allow passengers to use AE Coin to pay for flights through the AEC Wallet App. As a result, Air Arabia becomes the only airline in the region to allow payments in stablecoins, offering a secure, fast, and seamless travel payment experience. UAE’s First Stablecoin for Seamless Travel Payments AE Coin is the first stablecoin in the UAE that is supported by the AED. Stable prices and low costs result from the fact that it matches the UAE Dirham…
Bitcoin’s price jumped over 12% last week to reach $96,500, surpassing the average purchase price of “short-term whales”—large holders who bought Bitcoin within the last six months. CryptoQuant analyst JA Maartunn told BeInCrypto that these whales have reclaimed their break-even level of $90,890. It means they are now in profit and less likely to sell, which adds stability to the market. Short-Term Bitcoin Whales Return to Profit Short-term whales are addresses that have held Bitcoin for under six months. These whales are now sitting in aggregate profit as BTC outpaces their average realized price. Historically, when these participants cross into…
In 2025, Ethereum (ETH) experienced a significant surge in smart contract deployment activity. The number of contracts deployed daily has reached levels not seen since 2021. This marks a strong revival in the Ethereum ecosystem, one of the world’s leading blockchain platforms. It also strengthens bullish predictions for ETH’s price, raising the question: Can Ethereum reclaim its all-time high from 2021? What Could Drive Ethereum to $10,000? According to Etherscan data, the number of smart contracts deployed daily on Ethereum has skyrocketed since the start of the year. The chart shows that in Q1 2025, daily deployments reached the highest…
25-year-old internet phenomenon Nicholas Pinto, who purchased $360,000 worth of TRUMP tokens to attend a special cryptocurrency dinner organized by US President Donald Trump, left the night hungry and disappointed. According to Fortune, Pinto, who sat at the table after paying a high amount of money, said the food on the menu was very bad: “We had a steak that looked like it was from Walmart.” The “Trump Organic Garden Salad” and “Double Main Course” (filet steak and fried halibut) menu offered on the night were not appreciated by everyone at the table, according to Pinto. “It was the worst…
This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. For all its speed and throughput, Solana has always wrestled with the fact that the tech powering its performance was also limiting its potential. Proof-of-history, the cryptographic clock that helped set Solana apart from other blockchains, gave the network a unique way to order events before consensus. However, it never solved consensus itself. Instead, PoH had to be paired with Tower BFT, a Byzantine fault-tolerant mechanism layered atop Solana’s block stream. It worked, but it was complex, hard to optimize and increasingly outpaced by the ambitions of…
On May 26, Coinbase, a leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce new crypto listings involving eight new cryptocurrencies. The exchange officially confirmed the listings today, revealing that they are only available for trading to its German users. Apparently, the move positions Coinbase for wider adoption among crypto enthusiasts across the German region. New crypto offerings for German users According to the announcement, Coinbase will now allow its users within Germany to buy and sell Rocket Pool (RPL), Reserve Rights (RSR), Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), Renzo (REZ), Aethir (ATH), Syrup (SYRUP), Pendle (PENDLE), and Layer3 (L3). German…
Crypto traders and investors will witness approximately $3 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options expire today. Expiring options tend to cause notable price volatility, meaning crypto market participants should monitor today’s developments closely and possibly adjust their trading strategies around 8:00 UTC. $2.95 Billion Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiring Data on Deribit shows that 26,949 Bitcoin contracts will expire today. The expiring options have a notional value of approximately $2.6 billion. The maximum pain point at which the asset will cause financial losses to the greatest number of holders is $91,000. At this point, most contracts will…
Ethereum has demonstrated remarkable strength in recent trading, forming a clear uptrend with higher lows and higher highs while reclaiming the critical $2,550 pivot level. The price action shows a convincing rebound from the $2,470-$2,495 demand zone, though technical indicators suggest caution as ETH approaches the significant $2,800 resistance level where on-chain data reveals a cluster of investor cost basis that could increase selling pressure. Global economic tensions and ongoing trade disputes continue to cast shadows over crypto markets, yet Ethereum’s resilience stands out amid the uncertainty. Technical Analysis Highlights ETH formed a clear uptrend with higher lows and higher…