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Shardeum, a layer 1 blockchain co-founded by WazirX founder Nischal Shetty, has scheduled its token generation event for May 5, 2025. The project confirmed the launch date on an Apr. 17 post on X, noting that more details on its airdrop, token sale, and SHM listings will be shared soon. This marks a major step forward for the project, which has seen its mainnet launch delayed several times since its original timeline. This Just In ➡️ Shardeum TGE ➡️ 05.05.2025More details regarding airdrop, token sale $SHM allocation & listing will be announced soon 🎊Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/mpLjbnJSaM — Shardeum (@shardeum) April…
Stocks trimmed gains, led by global chip makers, to see the U.S. stock market opened on Wednesday, April 16. Although the likes of Nvidia were slightly up as investors reacted to news China had indicated its readiness to engage the United States amid ongoing tariffs war, earlier losses impacted greater sentiment and contributed to the major indices opening lower. Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Micron Technology (MU), and ASML Holding (ASML) all fell sharply in premarket trading. The stocks flipped green ahead of Wall Street’s open, but the cautious sentiment lingered after the bell as Washington’s ramped-up tariffs on…
The SEC’s dropped appeal marks a defining moment for Ripple and XRP, signaling potential reclassification as a commodity under new leadership. XRP continues to gain momentum in both legal clarity and market performance—positioning it as a leading force in the evolving crypto space. Despite the Ripple and SEC Back to the Table report in a CNF update, according to recent reports, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially withdrawn its appeal against Ripple Labs, effectively concluding a protracted legal battle that began in December 2020. The SEC’s lawsuit accused Ripple of conducting an unregistered securities offering through the…
Bitcoin and altcoins were also hit hard in the global sell-off that started with US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement. While the talk of “Bitcoin’s bull market is over, the bear market has begun” increased after this decline, an optimistic approach came from Messari CEO Eric Turner. Eric Turner argued that despite the sharp declines recently, the bull run in Bitcoin and the crypto market will gain momentum in the third quarter of 2025. Wait for the Third Quarter for the Bull! Speaking at an event recently alongside popular analyst Michael van de Poppe, the Messari CEO said he agreed…
As the crypto market faces increased volatility in the early Wednesday session, all eyes are now on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s impending speech and retail sales data for March, released today. Powell is scheduled to speak at the Economic Club of Chicago on Wednesday on his outlook for the U.S. economy. Any clues regarding interest rate changes, inflation control or economic growth might have implications across all financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. If the Fed chair strikes a hawkish tone, signaling higher-for-longer interest rates, risk assets such as cryptocurrencies could face short-term selling pressure. On the other hand, if Powell…
Flare has burned 66 million FLR as part of its plan to wipe out 2.1 billion tokens by January 2026. The burn strategy aims to limit supply, protect community ownership, and attract new users to the Flare ecosystem. Flare Network just burned 66 million FLR tokens, kicking off its plan to wipe out 2.1 billion by January 2026. It’s not only about cutting supply—it’s about keeping the network balanced, fair, and more inviting for new people jumping in. Imagine a market that is flooded with new coins every month; the value of each old coin will naturally decrease. 🔥 Another…
At the start of this month, the price of Bitcoin was at the $82,539 level. Since then, the BTC price has declined by over 3.27%. However, currently, Bitcoin is showing a small sign of recovery as it is slowly inching back to the crucial $80K level. Meanwhile, on-chain indicators suggest panic selling by short-term holders, which some analysts believe is a long-term buying opportunity. With key resistance and support levels now in focus, the market could be on the edge of a major move. Curious to know more. Read on! Bitcoin SOPR Signals Panic Selling – A Bullish Indicator? The…
Crypto market maker DWF Labs has expanded its footprint to the United States with the launch of a new office in New York City. The firm also disclosed a $25 million purchase of governance tokens from World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi platform inspired by former President Donald J. Trump. The expansion is part of DWF Labs’ broader growth strategy aimed at strengthening institutional relationships, hiring U.S.-based talent, and engaging more directly with regulators and academic institutions. The firm made it clear that they have a deeper commitment to the country’s growing digital asset market. The firm says the move…
Phaver, a once promising decentralized social media platform, has officially ceased operations after its native token SOCIAL fell by over 99% since its Token Generation Event (TGE) in September 2024. The abrupt shutdown erased months of community engagement and developer momentum. Phaver, which aimed to bridge the Lens and Farcaster ecosystems, once had 35,000 daily active users and over 800,000 downloads. At its peak, the app accounted for 50% of all Lens traffic and 20% of Farcaster traffic. DeFi analyst Ignas shared his views on the platform’s collapse, citing a combination of strategic missteps and financial mismanagement: “Yesterday I learned…
Bitcoin’s price action is full of wild swings and significant technical indicators enough to capture the interest of traders. At the time of this writing, Bitcoin continues to trade at $80,010.42 (77,344.88), representing a 3.76% increase over the previous day. Recent price action has determined a struggle between the bulls and bears, with significant indicators signaling future challenges. Will Bitcoin bounce back amid such conditions? Are Technical Indicators Alarming Signals? Tremendous information on Bitcoin’s momentum can be observed from the MACD and RSI. The MACD line at -1002.04 dips below the signal line -1183.90, indicating a bearish crossover in the…