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Avalanche Octane introduces a dynamic fee system to enhance C-Chain performance under heavy network activity. Octane marks the start of performance-focused upgrades aimed at making Avalanche more efficient and scalable. Avalanche just went live with its Octane update on mainnet, and it’s no small upgrade. It’s the start of a series of updates designed to speed up and optimize the performance of the C-Chain—the heart of Avalanche’s smart contract ecosystem. Rather than relying on fixed fees like other traditional blockchains, Octane takes a new approach with ACP-176, which enables dynamic fees on the network. The result? Lower transaction fees and…

A bill proposing the creation of a state Bitcoin reserve was passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives on Thursday. The House’s vote on New Hampshire Bill HB302, which if passed would allow the state’s treasury to invest in precious metals and digital assets, held a difference of just 13 votes, with 192 representatives voting for the bill and 179 voting against. The bill will now move on to the New Hampshire Senate. “We’re tied to the U.S. dollar, whether we like it or not, but this would allow us to have the state invest a small portion into…

Eric Trump, son of the sitting United States president, made a relatively unexpected endorsement of Ethereum (ETH) back on February 3. The executive vice president of the Trump Organization did so by means of a post on X. “In my opinion, it’s a great time to add $ETH.” In my opinion, it’s a great time to add $ETH. — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) February 3, 2025 This vote of confidence came shortly after Donald Trump announced that he would hold a press conference on February 4 to discuss the U.S. strategic crypto reserve. Soon after, 1,000 ETH was sent from Trump’s…

Tim Draper is all in on Trump’s trade offensive, calling it a powerful reset to end global freeloading, crush weak leadership, and spark massive U.S. innovation. Tim Draper Endorses Trump’s Trade Offense, Calls Xi a ‘Weak Leader’ in Global Face-off Venture capitalist Tim Draper expressed strong support for Donald Trump’s economic and trade initiatives in a post on April 7 via social media platform X, issuing sharp criticism of global trade practices and U.S. monetary policy. Draper, known for championing innovation and digital assets, framed Trump’s recent tariff threats as necessary pushback after years of what he called foreign exploitation…

Donald Trump and Chainlink are two names you wouldn’t expect together—yet, here we are. Crypto enthusiasts have noticed the breadcrumbs linking the current president and this blockchain powerhouse. Chainlink recently made appearances at prominent crypto events like the gala and summit. Could Trump’s influence somehow meet Chainlink’s decentralized network? Let’s connect the dots. Key highlights: Chainlink took center stage at a White House crypto summit, with co-founder Sergey Nazarov showcasing its potential to power real-world smart contracts in sectors like healthcare and agriculture. Donald Trump’s evolving stance on crypto—from skepticism to cautious endorsement—has brought the idea of integrating blockchain into…

Michael Saylor, the CEO of the business intelligence company Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), in his frequent advocacy for Bitcoin, has made another bold claim about the factor fueling Bitcoin’s performance in an X post on Thursday. According to the post, Saylor declared “chaos” as the force powering Bitcoin. The statement comes amid Bitcoin’s bullish momentum, as the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization experiences a rebound around the $80K mark after several days of trading below $75K. Bitcoin is powered by Chaos. — Michael Saylor (@saylor) April 10, 2025 With Bitcoin slightly retracing below $80,000 — with a 24-hour decline of 3.74%…

Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, is caught in the crossfire of a global selloff triggered by tariff war tensions. With President Trump’s aggressive tariff measures shaking up global markets, crypto is once again proving it’s not immune to macroeconomic chaos. As ETH plunges below critical levels, traders are scrambling to assess the damage and ask the all-important question: How low can Ethereum go this April? A close analysis of Ethereum’s daily and hourly charts offers insight into just how vulnerable the asset has become—and whether a reversal is even possible in the near term. Ethereum Price Prediction: What Is…

Brent Neiman, a former Treasury Department official in the Biden administration and a professor at the University of Chicago, has publicly chastised the Trump administration for misusing his research on tariffs. The economist vented his frustrations in a New York Times guest essay published Monday, where he challenged the administration for citing his academic work in the calculations behind their tariff policies — contending that they “got it wrong.” Neiman’s study, co-authored with three other economists, examined the economic impact of tariffs, specifically regarding U.S. trade deficits and the effect of putting duties on imports. Neiman’s work implied that tariffs would…

It’s been more than a week since the latest batch of RLUSD stablecoins was minted by Ripple blockchain giant. In this regard, the company finished March and started April on a positive note as it minted 117,000,000 RLUSD in three batches. 17,000,000 RLUSD left Ripple’s minting digital press on March 28, followed by 50,000,000 RLUSD created on April 1, and then once again 50,000,000 RLUSD was issued on April 2. 💵💵💵💵💵💵💵 50,000,000 #RLUSD minted at RLUSD Treasury.https://t.co/OoZLB3xfgp — Ripple Stablecoin Tracker (@RL_Tracker) April 2, 2025 Today is April 9, and no new RLUSD tokens have been created over the past…

The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in! Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to get caught up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games. Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week, along with a few other tidbits you might have missed. We also showcase…