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Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) may be well off their frothy heights, but don’t tell that to Jupiter. Solana’s top DeFi exchange just brought digital collectibles platform DRiP Haus into its orbit. The acquisition is part of Jupiter’s push to become what Jupiter’s Kash Dhanda calls the “Solana super app:” a home not only for traders of financial instruments like swaps and perps, but for digital culture connoisseurs too. “We don’t believe it,” Dhanda said of the NFT doomsayers. “We think NFTs are here for the long term.” Built from the bricks of the short-lived Solana store, DRiP Haus survived the NFT…
Testnets are crucial for developers to safely test smart contracts, wallets, and decentralized applications (dApps) without risking real funds. By replicating real blockchain conditions, testnets enable developers to debug and fine-tune their projects in a controlled environment. To interact with the Sui testnet, you’ll need testnet tokens, which are used to pay for transactions and simulate real-world operations. These tokens have no monetary value and can be easily obtained through faucets – tools that provide free testnet tokens for development purposes. In this guide, we’ll explain how to get free SUI testnet tokens, allowing you to test smart contracts and…
FDUSD, the stablecoin issued by Hong Kong-based First Digital, has wobbled from its $1 price peg as investor concerns mounted over its reserves, though the company said Wednesday that it was “completely solvent.” FDUSD has dropped to 0.87 against Tether’s USDT stablecoin and 0.76 against Circle’s USDC on Binance, the main exchange where FDUSD is listed. The token has stabilized around $0.98 later, still trading below its supposed price anchor. The sudden price action happened as CoinDesk earlier Wednesday reported that some of the TrueUSD stablecoin’s reserve assets were stuck in illiquid investments, according to filings. Tron founder Justin Sun…
Backpack, a crypto exchange founded by former FTX executives, has initiated the fund claim process for FTX’s EU customers as part of the ongoing global efforts to distribute FTX bankruptcy recovery funds. On April 1, Backpack announced the launch of a two-step process for customers to claim their euro funds. Step 1, identity verification, is now live, while Step 2, the withdrawal of funds, will be announced soon. Former FTX EU customers may now begin the two-step process to claim their Euro funds via Backpack EU.Step 1, identity verification, is live.Get Verified: https://t.co/qvUDpbsEdQ pic.twitter.com/ECcHFumG18 — Backpack 🎒 (@Backpack) April 1,…
Michael Saylor, a co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy Bitcoin-focused behemoth, has taken to his account on the X social media platform (widely known as Twitter in the past) to deliver an enigmatic BTC-themed message to the millions of his followers. A day before, Saylor celebrated his 60th birthday, sharing his “only birthday wish” with the community. “Big Strategy Day” announced by Saylor Saylor published a tweet saying “₿ig Strategy Day” without going into much detail and triggering a puzzled reaction from the Bitcoin community. However, it is definitely about Bitcoin, since the “B” letter in the tweet has two…
Orbs has integrated its Perpetual Hub with IVX, a trading platform on Berachain known for high-leverage futures and 0DTE options. This partnership gives IVX access to Orbs’ advanced trading tech, helping traders get better prices, faster execution, and more efficient use of their funds—all while staying fully decentralized.—Elevating On-Chain DerivativesWith Orbs’ Perpetual Hub now live on IVX, traders gain access to a range of powerful features: faster order matching, deeper liquidity, and tighter spreads. This creates a smoother and more efficient experience for anyone trading perpetual futures or crypto options. IVX’s Diem AMM allows users to trade 0DTE options on…
Key Takeaways Vinecoin (VINE) is a new Solana-based memecoin launched by Vine app co-founder Rus Yusupov The token has a maximum supply of 1 billion VINE, with 5% reserved for developers Developer tokens are scheduled to unlock on April 4th, 2025 Like all memecoins, VINE carries significant investment risks In early 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape continues to be dominated by memecoins, with celebrity-backed tokens gaining particular traction. While much attention has focused on Donald and Melania Trump’s recent crypto ventures, another notable figure has entered the space: Rus Yusupov, co-founder of the once-viral video platform Vine, with his new token…
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A cryptocurrency trader suffered a $3.79 million loss after Binance unexpectedly updated leverage and margin tiers for select tokens. One of the affected tokens was Act I (ACT), where the trader’s $3.79 million position was liquidated at $0.1877, according to the latest on-chain data retrieved by Finbold from Lookonchain on April 1. After the liquidation, one of the largest for the day, ACT experienced a massive price drop. As of press time, the token was trading at $0.1018, down 46% in the last 24 hours and nearly 50% on the weekly timeframe. This price collapse has compounded losses for those…
Bitcoin and other altcoins remained under pressure on Wednesday after ADP released a stronger-than-expected private payrolls report. Bitcoin (BTC) continued trading below $100,000, while major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Binance Coin (BNB) were in a tight range. ADP, the largest payroll processing company in the U.S., reported that the economy added 183,000 jobs in January, surpassing December’s 176,000 and exceeding the forecast of 148,000. The ADP report comes just two days ahead of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ official nonfarm payrolls report. According to Investing, economists expect the data to show that the U.S. economy created 154,000…