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Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $3,950. ETH failed to clear $4,050 and recently started a fresh decline below $4,000. Ethereum started a fresh recovery above $3,880 and $3,980. The price is trading below $3,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $3,960 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it trades below $3,840. Ethereum Price Fails Again Ethereum price started a decent recovery wave above the $3,800 resistance, like Bitcoin. ETH price surpassed the $3,880 and…

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For centuries, the complex mathematics describing the movement of liquids and gases—from the air rushing over an airplane’s wing to the turbulent currents of the ocean—have stumped the world’s most brilliant minds. These principles are governed by a notoriously difficult set of partial differential equations (or PDEs), known as the Navier-Stokes equations, which remain one of the seven unsolved “Millennium Prize Problems” in mathematics. Now, researchers at Google’s AI lab, DeepMind, have demonstrated a novel approach that’s yielding fresh insights. By training a type of AI known as a Graph Neural Network on complex fluid-flow simulations, the system was able…

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Vitalik Buterin praises Polygon’s ZK-EVM & AggLayer, highlighting Layer 2 innovation & social impact in Ethereum’s scalable ecosystem. Péter Szilágyi & Andre Cronje warn Ethereum risks centralization, urging fair developer support & transparent governance for long-term growth. Ethereum is once again in the spotlight this time for both praise and controversy. While co-founder Vitalik Buterin applauded Polygon and its co-founder Sandeep Nailwal for their remarkable contributions to the Ethereum ecosystem, Ethereum core developer Péter Szilágyi criticized the network’s internal governance, accusing the Ethereum Foundation of being overly centralized. These opposing perspectives underscore both Ethereum’s rapid growth and its ongoing governance…

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eToro (Nasdaq: ETOR) is localising its offerings in Australia by launching AUD accounts, interest on AUD cash holdings, direct crypto deposits, and recurring investments. The platform will also add over 200 more ASX-listed stocks. Furthermore, the US-listed company will integrate Spaceship, the investment app it acquired last year, directly into its main application. It will also offer an open banking solution to enable instant bank transfers without leaving the eToro app. Join IG, CMC, and Robinhood in London’s leading trading industry event! eToro’s Focus on Australia Becomes Prominent “As we work to enhance our presence and offerings in Australia, our…

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Polymarket has launched a 15-minute cryptocurrency prediction market powered by Chainlink’s decentralized oracle network. The new line will allow users to bet on short-term price movements for major cryptocurrencies. Chainlink’s Oracle network supplies verified real-time price data to determine the outcomes of the bets. The feature allows users to bet on whether the price will rise or fall within a 15-minute window and appeals to active users seeking fast engagement. Polymarket integrates Chainlink oracles to power its new prediction market Today, the online prediction firm revealed that the 15-minute crypto market operates like traditional prediction markets but at a higher…

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Curve’s latest collaboration with Yieldbasis has reshaped decentralized governance on the protocol, sparking a flurry of DAO proposals, liquidity expansions, and fresh revenue channels centered on crvUSD growth. Curve and Yieldbasis Deepen Integration The partnership between Curve and Yieldbasis is off to a strong start, built on mutual incentives and shared liquidity infrastructure, according to Curve’s latest analysis. Yieldbasis, which aims to eliminate impermanent loss (IL) in automated market makers (AMMs), allows users to deposit BTC derivatives such as cbBTC, tBTC, and WBTC while maintaining 2x compounding leverage through Curve’s crvUSD credit line. The setup integrates Curve’s AMM and DAO-approved…

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The Ethereum Foundation has officially announced the start of the Holesky testnet shutdown. The decision follows the successful completion of the Fusaka upgrade testing, which achieved all its technical goals. Over the next ten days, operators will begin deactivating their nodes and migrating resources to newer test environments. This concludes a significant chapter in the history of testing on Ethereum. The Holesky testnet was valuable in testing the participation of validators at scale, as well as testing upgrades on the network. The Holesky testnet launched in 2023 and was the testnet for testing high-capacity validators and new consensus mechanisms ahead…

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The world of digital finance is constantly evolving, and a major shift is underway with the rise of RWA tokens, or Real-World Asset tokens. Imagine owning a piece of real estate, fine art, or even intellectual property, not just physically, but also digitally on a blockchain. This exciting concept is attracting significant attention, and now, a Nasdaq-listed company is stepping into the arena. What Are RWA Tokens and Why Are They Gaining Traction? Real-World Asset tokens are digital representations of tangible or intangible assets on a blockchain. These assets can range from real estate and commodities to invoices and intellectual…

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The crypto market wrapped up the weekend in green after a week of mostly downward movement. Over the past 24 hours, total market capitalization rose by 1.1%, signaling a modest recovery. As prices stabilized, crypto whales became increasingly active across both derivatives and spot markets, suggesting a strategic repositioning amid recent volatility. Whale Activity Surges as BTC, ETH, and ENA See Diverging Market Bets A wave of whale activity swept through the derivatives market. Traders were alternating between defensive shorts and high-leverage longs across Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ethena (ENA) in a bid to stay ahead of volatility. According…

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Circle has launched Bridge Kit, a developer toolkit designed to simplify cross-chain transfers, starting with support for CCTP and USDC. According to the company, the bridge kit accelerates the transition from prototype to production, whether upgrading existing integrations or building new applications. Circle made cross-chain movement with CCTP (Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol). It enables secure USDC transfers with 1:1 capital efficiency. However, developers have asked for faster and easier ways to bring these capabilities to their apps. According to the company, the kit is to make building with CCTP even faster. The company wrote, “Bridge Kit is the first in a…

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