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RedStone has launched a new oracle service called RedStone Bolt, designed to provide near-instant price updates to decentralized applications. The product is live on the MegaETH testnet and is designed specifically for blockchains that process data at high speeds, like MegaETH, which targets 100,000 transactions per second, according to a note shared with crypto.news. Oracles are tools that send real-world data, like asset prices, onto blockchains, where smart contracts can use them to execute decisions. Many existing oracles use a slower, “pull” model where smart contracts request data. RedStone Bolt uses a “push” model that sends updates automatically and faster,…

Russia called U.S. threats over BRICS currency moves serious but stressed the bloc isn’t replacing the dollar—only modernizing finance to counter monopolistic global abuses. Russia Responds to US Tariff Warnings Aimed at BRICS Currency Moves Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, serving as Russia’s Sherpa to the BRICS group, addressed concerns about U.S. commentary on the alliance’s activities in an interview with the International Affairs journal. Ryabkov said Moscow views U.S. threats as serious but remains composed and committed to dialogue. He explained that the group’s initiatives do not seek to replace the U.S. dollar but rather aim to update…

Since launching PumpSwap, token launchpad Pump.fun has resumed its position as a top-level protocol by fees and revenue. It saw over $2.62 billion in volume in less than two weeks, signifying high market interest. Nonetheless, the meme coin sector as a whole has been more volatile than usual lately. PumpSwap is an attractive new option, but it still needs to stand the test of time. Pump.fun Surges with PumpSwap Pump.fun, a prominent meme coin creation platform, recently suffered some difficulties in the market. Facing lawsuits and criticism from the industry, the platform’s revenue had been declining in 2025. However, since…

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies voted Tuesday to approve three draft resolutions that would establish a special commission to investigate the LIBRA crypto scandal, which has plagued President Javier Milei’s administration since February. “The time has come for Congress to audit whether there is any harm to Argentina: we are committed to the truth,” Representative Pablo Juliano told the chamber during Tuesday’s debate. La Libertad Avanza party representative Gabriel Bornoroni defended the president during the debate, suggesting the opposition is “creating a show” because “they’re bothered by the fact that we had a fiscal surplus throughout 2024, and this year as…

There are now zero gaming tokens in the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, according to data from CoinGecko, after Immutable (IMX) fell from the rankings on Monday. CoinMarketCap’s ranking still has a few gaming tokens near the bottom of the list, but the takeaway is much the same: Top gaming coins are down bad. Crypto games have hit prominent peaks over the last year in terms of both mainstream reach and praise from gamers, but the tokens are fading fast and new ones are struggling to catch on. Just a year ago, there were six gaming tokens in the…

The price of Bitcoin popped and then dropped on Wednesday after the White House pressed forward with U.S. President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated tariffs. “Our country and its taxpayers have been ripped off for more than 50 years,” Trump said from the White House Rose Garden. “But it’s not going to happen anymore.” The leading cryptocurrency was recently changing hands around $85,500, down 1.1% over the past hour, according to crypto data provider CoinGecko. During Trump’s remarks, Bitcoin surged as high as $87,800. Trump said that the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on “all foreign-made automobiles” starting at midnight.…

Borrowing demand across decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols plunged sharply in the wake of the recent crypto market turmoil, a sign of widespread deleveraging as crypto investors unwound risky positions. The average U.S. dollar stablecoin yield — what protocols pay out to lenders for lending out their assets — fell to 2.8% on Tuesday to its lowest level in a year, measured by DeFi yield-earning application vaults.fyi’s benchmark. That’s well below the average U.S. dollar money market rates on traditional markets (4.3%), and a hefty decline from mid-December’s crypto market peak, when DeFi rates topped 18%. “This is largely due to…

Securitize, the issuer behind Blackrock’s BUIDL tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, reported a record $4.17 million in dividends for March, marking the highest monthly payout among tokenized Treasury products. Since its launch, BUIDL has distributed $25.4 million, demonstrating the increasing appeal of tokenized institutional investments. Blackrock’s BUIDL Tokenized Fund Hits Record $4.17M Monthly Payout Securitize, the firm behind Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), has announced a record-breaking $4.17 million in dividends for March, making it the highest single-month payout among tokenized Treasury products. According to its X post, this milestone pushes total distributions since launch to $25.4 million, signaling…

According to data from Arkham, over $1 billion worth of USDT was minted on March 31. The large-scale minting signals strong demand for USDT, further solidifying its position as the dominant stablecoin in the crypto market. Tron CEO Justin Sun responded to the news by emphasizing the role of the Tron network, which continues to be a major platform for stablecoin transactions. 1 more billion USDT on Tron weekly https://t.co/GUTeACFQEN — H.E. Justin Sun 🍌 (@justinsuntron) March 31, 2025 Crypto whales waking up Bitcoin’s price fluctuated between $81,000 and $84,000 on Monday, continuing its range-bound movement as March nears its…

In a recent interview, Bill Miller IV outlined his firm’s investment approach in a rapidly shifting macro environment, spotlighting GameStop as a new position and reiterating strong conviction in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) as the blueprint for Bitcoin treasury strategy. For Miller, corporate Bitcoin strategy is more than a hedge—it’s a signal of innovation, adaptability, and capital efficiency. Strategy: Solving Corporate Finance Problems with Bitcoin Miller praised Strategy’s transformation from software company to capital allocator focused on Bitcoin. He emphasized that the company isn’t just investing in Bitcoin—it’s solving traditional corporate finance challenges through Bitcoin-backed innovation. Strategy continues to create access…