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Support Tested, $2,400 Caps Upside

EthereumApr 17

Ethereum is testing a key support area while traders watch whether buyers can hold the latest pullback. At the same time, resistance levels at $2,400 and $2,665 keep the upside path crowded. Ethereum Pullback Puts $2,222 to $2,036 Support Zone in Focus Ethereum may be entering a wave two pullback, with chart analyst Man of Bitcoin pointing to a support area between $2,222 and $2,036. The setup mirrors a similar view on Bitcoin and suggests $ETH could face more short term downside before any stronger bullish continuation appears. $ETH/USD 4 Hour Chart. Source: Man of Bitcoin The 4 hour chart…

Audiera Integrates BEAT Token On Alchemy Pay To Advance Global Utility Of Web3 Entertainment And Gaming Applications

GameFiApr 17

In order to meet the evolving needs in the Web3 entertainment and gaming sector, Audiera, a decentralized entertainment and GameFi platform, today entered into a strategic integration with Alchemy Pay, a global payment gateway that bridges traditional finance and Crypto. Alchemy Pay disclosed news behind the business partnership, revealing that the $BEAT token from Audiera is now supported on its global fiat-crypto payment gateway. Audiera is a decentralized entertainment platform that revolutionizes traditional music and gaming through blockchain and AI technologies by allowing users to earn from AI-driven music, gaming, and in-game assets in the Web3 world. The $BEAT token…

South Korea to test blockchain deposit tokens for government spending in Q4

BlockchainApr 17

South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance will begin testing blockchain-based deposit tokens for government spending in the fourth quarter as part of a broader push to modernize how public funds are managed. The ministry said the pilot to spend Treasury funds as digital currency was approved under a 2026 regulatory sandbox program, local media reported. The approval allows business promotion expenses, currently processed with government purchasing cards, to be paid using tokenized deposits. The change alters a long-standing system governed by the Treasury Funds Management Act, which required card-based payments. In the sandbox environment, agencies will be able to…

Orbs launches DAO to hand protocol control and revenue to token holders

DeFiApr 17

Orbs is handing control of its Layer-3 trading protocol and multi-million dollar fee stream to a new DAO, betting seasonal on-chain governance can keep pace with volatile DeFi markets. Orbs has launched a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that will shift control over protocol decisions and revenue allocation from core contributors to its global community in the coming weeks, formalizing a move to fully on-chain governance for its Layer-3 trading infrastructure. The Tel Aviv-based protocol, which specializes in execution-layer infrastructure for advanced onchain trading, said the DAO launch follows years of product deployment, integrations, and regulatory preparation rather than a rush…

Break Above $2.45K Could Trigger Strong Upside Move

EthereumApr 17

Ethereum price action has entered a decisive phase as bulls attempt to reclaim control after months of pressure. The daily chart shows a market shifting from a prolonged downtrend into a fragile recovery. However, momentum remains mixed across timeframes. Short-term strength has emerged, yet higher timeframe resistance continues to cap upside attempts. Consequently, traders now focus on a tight range where the next breakout could define Ethereum’s direction for weeks. Market Structure Signals Cautious Recovery Ethereum still trades within a broader bearish structure defined by lower highs and lower lows. However, the sharp decline into February created a clear capitulation…

Dutch State Lottery Takes Biggest Illegal Gambling Site to Court as Regulator Says €24M Fine Was Too Low

LegalApr 17

The Netherlands’ state-owned lottery operator, Nederlandse Loterij, has launched civil proceedings against the country’s largest unlicensed online gambling platform. It also directly targets the offshore shell companies and individual directors behind it in a case that could set a European precedent for how licensed operators combat black market rivals. Key Takeaways: Nederlandse Loterij sued Qbet’s operators and directors at The Hague, targeting the offshore shell network behind the Netherlands’ largest illegal gambling site KSA chair said the record €24.8M fine should have exceeded €100M but Dutch law caps penalties at 10% of global turnover 53% of Dutch online gambling spend…

Complete Guide to Blockchain Transaction Fees

BlockchainApr 17

Blockchain transfer fees denote a core element of the crypto sector. In this respect, these fees act as both a security layer and an incentive management. Thus, whenever someone interacts with, receives, or sends digital assets, they might pay a small fee for the processing of that transfer. The respective fees differ widely based on the blockchain ecosystem, ongoing demand, and transfer complexity. Comprehending the working of transaction fees is crucial for those attempting to invest in or utilize crypto assets effectively. Introduction to Blockchain Transfer Fees Mainly, blockchain transaction fees underscore payments that the users make for the processing…

Sky Announces First Native Deployment of USDS, sUSDS on Avalanche

DeFiApr 17

Sky, the decentralized finance protocol formerly known as MakerDAO, has announced the first native deployment of its native stablecoin, USDS, and its yield-bearing version, Savings USDS (sUSDS), on Avalanche. The rollout runs on Skylink, the Sky ecosystem’s crosschain bridge protocol, built on LayerZero infrastructure. Unlike traditional bridge deployments, Skylink operates on a burn-and-mint framework that requires no bridge liquidity, accoriding to Sky’s X announcement. Grove Finance initiated the bridge of Sky’s USDS and sUSDS to Avalanche via Skylink, becoming the first entity to transfer the assets directly from Ethereum mainnet to Avalanche. “This is the first native deployment of USDS…

ETH Rally Stalls at Resistance Zone

EthereumApr 17

Ethereum is trying to recover, but two charts show the rally still facing pressure at nearby resistance zones. At the same time, support levels below are now critical because a successful retest could decide whether $ETH pushes higher or slips back into weakness. Ethereum Rebounds Into Resistance While Support Remains Fragile Ethereum is trying to recover after a sharp drop, but the chart shows that the first major test sits near the $2,400 area. That red zone has already acted as resistance before, so $ETH now needs to break and hold above it to strengthen the rebound. Until then, the…

Bank of Korea nominee backs central bank-led digital currency, sees limited role for stablecoins

LegalApr 17

Shin Hyun-song, the nominee to lead the Bank of Korea, said a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and bank-issued deposit tokens should form the core of South Korea’s digital money system, with stablecoins playing a secondary role. "I expect that central bank digital currencies and deposit tokens will be able to coexist with stablecoins in a manner that is ⁠supplementary and competitive to each other,” he said, Yonhap reported, citing the Bank of Korea. In written remarks submitted to parliament ahead of his confirmation hearing on April 15, Shin said he supports introducing a won-based stablecoin, but stressed that trust…