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After amassing some 300 million players last year in a tap-to-earn bubble that made unexpected waves across the mainstream, Telegram game Hamster Kombat dropped its HMSTR token on The Open Network (TON) last September—to mostly negative reviews from recipients. And then it just sort of… disappeared. What was planned to be a couple-weeks-long “interlude” gameplay season stretched on for months, and stopped being updated after a while. The anonymous devs teased a second full season of gameplay, then went quiet, eventually saying it would be part of a broader “HamsterVerse” of games. Now the HamsterVerse is here, led by Tuesday’s…
DappLaunch, a prominent platform for emerging Web3 projects, has announced a new partnership with ChainGPT, an advanced platform merging the AI and blockchain technologies. The partnership aims to expand the Web3 services, bringing latest benefits to the members of DappRadar PRO. The platform took to social media to disclose this partnership. 1/ DappLaunch welcomes @Chain_GPT as a DappLaunch partner. 👏Now, PRO members get exclusive access to DappLaunch IDOs on ChainGPT Pad. These partnerships strengthen DappLaunch’s connection to a wider network of Web3 services.More details in the thread. 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/baCSo6TLLZ — DappRadar (@DappRadar) February 20, 2025 DappLaunch Joins Forces with ChainGPT…
A crypto strategist known for making timely Bitcoin and altcoin calls is outlining a potential path for BTC to end the current bull market with a bang. Pseudonymous analyst Credible Crypto tells his 65,900 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin appears to be in the fifth and final leg of its secular bull market that began about six years ago. The trader practices the Elliott Wave theory, which states that a bullish asset tends to witness five-wave rallies with wave five acting as the final leg up prior to a correction. According to Credible, Bitcoin could witness a parabolic surge in the…
Ethereum’s Supply on Exchanges Hits Record Low Ethereum’s exchange supply has dropped to an all-time low, with only 6.38% of the total ETH supply remaining on trading platforms. The majority of ETH is being transferred to cold wallets, a sign of strong accumulation. Historically, a shrinking exchange supply indicates potential for bullish momentum, as fewer tokens are available for immediate sale. ETH Price Consolidation Signals an Upcoming Breakout ETH is currently trading between $2,500 and $2,750, consolidating within a key price range. This sideways movement suggests that traders are positioning for a significant move, with many anticipating an upcoming breakout.…
Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s chief executive officer, has stated that he is “excited” for 2025. “Excited for the year ahead! Momentum and increased focus on real world utility continues to build,” he said on social media earlier today. Ripple’s big 2024 It is worth noting that 2024 was a landmark year for Ripple despite the company’s legal battle with the SEC. In February, it announced the acquisition of Standard Custody in order to obtain a much-coveted US charter. In April, Ripple announced its foray into the stablecoin sector, aiming to chip away at the market dominance of such major players as…
According to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, the proceedings in the Ripple case are more complex compared to Coinbase. This is because they already have an order from Judge Torres at the district level to pay the $125M penalty, she noted. Will SEC Drop Appeal At Second Circuit? She noted that Judge Torres will oversee the case until August 7, 2025, to ensure the penalty is paid. Besides, she also noted shared that the SEC might decide to drop the appeal at the Second Circuit, but they’ll still need to figure out how to handle the penalty ruling in the…
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has outlined a strategy to secure the network in a post-quantum world. In a Feb. 20 broadcast, he emphasized the urgency of adapting blockchain systems as quantum computing advances. Hoskinson’s comments come as he praises Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum chip. The Cardano founder said the technology is one of the most significant advancements in quantum computing history Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella described the chip as small enough to fit in the palm of a hand yet capable of solving problems beyond the reach of all the world’s current computers. Cardano’s plan for Quantum security Hoskinson stated…
Sunday has been a rollercoaster for bitcoin prices, with the top crypto asset dipping to a low of $92,941 per coin. The whole crypto market took a hit, dropping by 1.61%, while BTC itself lost 1.42% in the last 24 hours. Cryptoquant Data Shows Bitcoin’s Sell-Side Liquidity Plunged to 6.6 Months Bitcoin hit a low of $92,941 by 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, and after the drop, it attempted to bounce back above $93,000 per coin. The day before, at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, BTC was floating comfortably above $95,000, precisely at $95,529 per unit. With the holidays, BTC’s…
Ethereum (ETH) has been struggling to regain bullish momentum after briefly turning positive amid the Solana meme coin controversy. While that initial push hinted at a stronger uptrend, it failed to gain traction, leaving ETH stuck in a consolidation phase. Now, Ethereum is attempting to reclaim the $3,000 level as it recovers from a nearly 18% drop over the last 30 days. With technical indicators still showing mixed signals, ETH remains at a pivotal point where a decisive breakout or breakdown could shape its next major move. ETH RSI Has Been Neutral For 16 Days ETH RSI is currently at…
The Federal Reserve might be forced to cut interest rates if president Donald Trump’s tariffs push inflation higher. Officials at the Fed held rates steady in January, but the new meeting minutes released on Wednesday showed some serious concerns about Trump’s latest tariff threats on cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) agreed that trade policies could keep inflation above the central bank’s 2% target, delaying their plan to ease monetary policy. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, president Trump said he’s considering a 25% tariff on key imports, a move that could hit supply chains and drive…