Author: NBTC
Arbitrum One’s on-chain activity has increased by 40.27% since the beginning of 2025. Collaborations with Mawari and WisdomTree helped drive stronger ecosystem engagement on Arbitrum. Based on the latest data from Token Terminal, on-chain activity of the Arbitrum One network has increased by 40.27% since the beginning of the year. This figure is quite striking considering that several other networks, such as Worldchain, Base, and Solana, have actually experienced a decline. Arbitrum One’s onchain usage activity is up 40.27% YTD Worldchain, Base, and Solana have seen a drop in onchain activity YTD Top applications in the Arbitrum One ecosystem: Uniswap,…
Shaw, the founder of AI16Z, announced on X that Auto.fun, a new token launchpad platform, is set to launch this week. In a market witnessing fierce competition between major platforms such as Pump.fun (Solana), SunPump (Tron), and Launchlabs (Raydium), how will Auto.fun hold up? Auto.fun: The Promise of a Newcomer Led by AI16Z’s Shaw, Auto.fun aims to create a decentralized platform. It allows content creators and communities to truly own their space. Slated for release this week, Auto.fun’s mission is to build a “transparent and decentralized” ecosystem. It stands apart from traditional launchpads often criticized for opacity and control by…
America is the envy of the world, underpinned by our unparalleled economic power, and derived from the supremacy of the US dollar as the currency of choice. In recent times, however, our dominance has been eroded. Whether due to negligence by former administrations or economic aggression from adversaries, other forms of currency have risen in an attempt to replace the dollar. With this, our ability to leverage access to U.S. backed financial institutions have diminished. Efforts to undermine our monetary dominance has led to fragmentation of the world’s financial system and marked an erosion of America’s global influence. Furthermore, our…
Kyle Samani, a thesis-led investment entity Multicoin Capital’s Managing Director, has recently carried out a noteworthy $USDC transaction. As per the data from Lookonchain, Kyle Samani has borrowed up to $7M in $USDC tokens from the DeFi protocol called Kamino to deposit the complete amount into Coinbase. The on-chain analytics provider took to social media to disclose this event. Kyle Samani(@KyleSamani), Managing Partner at Multicoin Cap, borrowed 7M $USDC from #Kamino and deposited it into #Coinbase 2 hours ago.Given their investment in $SOL, will Kyle Samani use the $USDC to purchase more $SOL?https://t.co/ED2B2rhIzt pic.twitter.com/npYuHUZ7et — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) April 15, 2025…
Amid the current market uncertainty, Shiba Inu team member Lucie has stepped forward to remind the community of the exciting road ahead. In a recent tweet, Lucie delivered an uplifting message about the project’s progress and future goals, stating, “Let’s all stay focused on the amazing upgrades ahead —we’ve got so much going on… We work hard for all of this, so let’s keep pushing and watch Shibarium rise to the top, with ShibOs used across the world one day.” I always preach: ignore the bad. Focus on the good, on progress, and on the things that will hold value…
Crypto Exchange Kraken has started rolling out commission-free trading for over 11,000 US listed stocks and ETFs. The service is now available for users in New Jersey, Connecticut and Alabama. A full US rollout is coming soon, the press release noted. Kraken users can now manage stocks, crypto, cash and stablecoins all at one place through the Kraken mobile app, Kraken Pro app or web platform. Besides, the platform also supports fractional trading on many assets which enables users to buy just a fraction of expensive stocks, instead of buying a whole share, which makes investing more easier and affordable…
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes that Bitcoin’s push toward $80K and rising liquidity could drive prices significantly higher over the next 6–12 months. Over the past week, Bitcoin’s price has fluctuated sharply, falling from recent highs and sparking renewed attention from market participants. Specifically, a notable drop occurred on April 7, when Bitcoin plunged from $87,000 to below $75,000 before showing signs of recovery. By April 8, Bitcoin briefly touched $80,000 before retracing again. Notably, the recovery near the $80,000 mark drew attention from analysts. According to Michaël van de Poppe on X, Bitcoin reaching this resistance level points…
Miami — Maple Finance just hit a milestone that has the entire DeFi world paying attention: the on-chain asset manager has officially surpassed $1 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM)—solidifying its lead as the dominant player in the on-chain capital markets. (Cover photo: Sid Powell, CEO & Co-Founder of Maple)—This isn’t just a number—it’s a signal. Institutional capital is moving on-chain, and Maple is where it’s landing.From Start-Up to PowerhouseSince launching in 2021, Maple has quietly become the blueprint for what institutional DeFi can look like. The protocol has originated over $6.7 billion in loans, blending capital markets expertise with…
More than $304 million in tokens are due for release between April 7-14, 2025. Based on data from Tokenomist, Aptos (APT) is at the forefront with about $49.76 million in tokens due for release. That constitutes 2.47% of its overall supply. This token release is happening at a difficult moment for the cryptocurrency market as Bitcoin recently fell to $75,000, failing to hold above $80,000. Aptos leads large token cliff unlocks Aptos (APT) is positioned at the top of this week’s token unlock schedule with 11.31 million tokens worth $49.76 million set to be released. This makes it the largest…
Major crypto exchange Binance is expanding its trading lineup once again, announcing the listing of three new crypto trading pairs. In an announcement shared by the Binance Chinese official X handle, Binance Spot will be adding new trading pairs BABY/EUR, ONDO/TRY and PAXG/USDC, and trading robot services. The move reflects Binance’s ongoing commitment to providing users with more spot trading options and improve trading experience. 📢币安现货新增交易对及交易机器人服务币安将于2025年04月15日16:00（东八区时间）上线 BABY/EUR、 ONDO/TRY 和PAXG/USDC 现货交易对了解更多✅https://t.co/SnO3rAFlyd pic.twitter.com/eN34F1QghX — 币安Binance华语 (@binancezh) April 14, 2025 Binance will launch the BABY/EUR, ONDO/TRY and PAXG/USDC spot trading pairs at 4:00 p.m. (ET) on April 15, 2025. In addition, Binance will…