[ad_1] OKX Wallet, the crypto wallet of the well-known crypto exchange OKX, has announced an exclusive integration with DeFiApp, a rapidly expanding Web3 platform. The integration aims to improve the overall Web3 accessibility for the consumers. The platform took to social media to reveal this integration. We’re happy to announce that @defidotapp has integrated #Wallet!You can now use our Wallet to seamlessly access multichain assets, swap securely, and explore Web3 on the Defi App. pic.twitter.com/3dMnGV3oDX — OKX Wallet (@wallet) April 19, 2025 OKX Wallet Integrates with DeFiApp to Expand Web3 Accessibility OKX Wallet considers the integration with DeFiApp as an…
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[ad_1] This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Two weeks ago, Solana validators voted down SIMD-0228, a proposal that would have significantly cut network inflation. Still, core Solana stakeholders seem interested in cutting inflation at some point, a prospect that would hurt the bottom line for validators. Validators run Solana’s software to help add blocks to the blockchain, and they’re paid for the labor partly via inflation. Validators can be pretty much anyone with some pricey hardware and internet access, but in a world of lower SOL inflation, it may become less worthwhile to…
[ad_1] The Brazilian justice system sentenced Joel Ferreira de Souza to 128 years, 5 months, and 28 days in prison. Souza was identified as the main operator of Braiscompany, a Brazilian crypto scheme that raised over $100 million from nearly 20,000 investors. Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Operators Receive Combined Sentences of Over 170 Years in Prison The Brazilian justice system finalized a case against the leaders of Braiscompany, one of the largest cryptocurrency schemes ever registered in the country. According to case files obtained by local media, three individuals were found guilty of different crimes and sentenced to spend over…
[ad_1] Bitcoin slumped to a three-week low on Sunday as U.S. equity futures pointed sharply lower and investors digested the latest escalation in trade tensions under President Donald Trump. The largest crypto by market value fell more than 6% over the last 24 hours to $77,700, CoinGecko data shows. Ethereum is down nearly 12% to $1,575, while broader crypto markets showed similar declines, mirroring losses in risk assets globally. Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures extended their declines in early Asia hours. S&P 500 E-mini futures fell 4.3%, Dow futures lost 4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 4.6%, setting the stage for…
[ad_1] The crypto market is a never-ending place. One day you’re happy with a new high, the next day you’re scared of red candles. But here’s the difference: you can still make money when the price is down. What’s the secret? Crypto staking, or as some websites are now calling it, pledging. In fact, on-chain data shows that Donald Trump’s crypto program, World Liberty, has pledged a whopping 14,701 ETH using Lido, the largest staking move of 2025. That’s over $50 million worth of Ethereum. If someone like Trump is pledging when the price is down, what’s stopping you? 1.…
[ad_1] Vietnam’s Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang met with Bybit CEO Ben Zhou on April 17 at the Ministry’s headquarters to discuss potential cooperation in the digital asset space. The meeting marked a significant step forward in fostering cooperation to build a legal framework for digital assets. It also advanced the plan to establish Vietnam’s first virtual asset exchange. Bybit and Vietnam Explore Crypto Opportunities According to the official portal of the Ministry of Finance, Ben Zhou, co-founder of Bybit, and his delegation met with leaders from various departments of the Ministry on the morning of April 17. The Ministry…
[ad_1] Hashprice, a key metric used to gauge miner revenue, is currently hovering near a five-year low, according to HashRate Index—a stark reminder of how difficult the mining business has become. In simple terms, the metric is the income miners can expect per unit of computing power, denoted by per petahash (PH/s). It can be denominated in U.S. dollars or BTC, although it’s most commonly quoted in USD for practical comparison. At present, hashprice sits at $44.00 PH/s, only slightly above its August 2024 low, when bitcoin reached $49,000 amid the yen carry trade unwind. Currently, bitcoin is trading around…
[ad_1] Today, while the US stocks declined by 5.98% over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin dropped by 1.10% over the period. This shows a significant difference between two asset classes. Over the past week, the US stocks saw a decrease of 9.18% compared to Bitcoin’s 0.41%. In comparison to the stock market’s fall, BTC’s relative steadiness has grabbed the attention of traders and investors. According to today’s data from crypto analyst Ultiverse, several investors across the broader investment industry are engaging in discussions about Bitcoin’s relative stability amid the current market turbulence, with some comparing it with Gold. Many people…
[ad_1] The native asset of a Bitcoin (BTC)-focused decentralized finance (DeFi) project defied the crypto market doldrums and skyrocketed by more than 55% this week. Threshold Network powers tBTC, a decentralized wrapped Bitcoin that can be used throughout DeFi ecosystems. The project’s native token, T, is trading at $0.0223 at time of writing, up from $0.0143 one week ago. The 236th-ranked crypto asset by market cap is also up nearly 48% in the past 24 hours alone. T’s price surge largely materialized after Threshold Network announced on Thursday that it planned to restructure its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) to reduce…
[ad_1] As the first quarter of 2025 approaches for Bitcoin and altcoins, customs tariffs that Donald Trump is expected to announce on April 2, Independence Day, are awaited. While Trump’s approach was critical for BTC and altcoins, cryptocurrency analysis company Santiment said in its latest post that investors showed great interest in Solana (SOL), Coti Network (COTI), Walrus (WAL) and Curve Finance (CRV) on social media. According to data from X, Reddit, Telegram, 4Chan, BitcoinTalk, and Farcaster, the cryptocurrencies with the highest increase in investor interest are as follows: Solana (SOL): Many investors are talking about the amount of liquidity…