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Janover (JNVR), the real estate-focused fintech company with a Solana (SOL) treasury strategy, has been renamed to DeFi Development Corp and purchased another $11.5 million worth of SOL tokens, the firm said on Tuesday. The move brings the company’s total SOL holdings to 251,842, including staking rewards, the company said. That’s valued at around $36.5 million, with SOL currently trading around $145. JNVR shares were down 2.5% today at $38.3, well below last week’s peak just shy of $80. However, the stock is still up over 800% since adopting the crypto treasury strategy. SOL advanced nearly 5% over the past…

Ethereum developers are preparing for Wednesday’s much anticipated Pectra upgrade, set to bring the biggest code change to the blockchain since the Merge in 2022. Pectra – a blend of the names Prague + Electra – consists of two upgrades happening on Ethereum’s consensus and execution layers at the same time. The upgrade is focused on making the Ethereum blockchain more user-friendly and efficient. Pectra consists of 11 major code changes, or “Ethereum improvement proposals” (EIPs), that will improve the staking experience on the network, introduce new wallet features, and update the functionality of the blockchain. One of the main…

The recently released XRP investment guide by asset manager Bitwise continues to spark bullish sentiment among market commentators. Bitwise’s XRP Investment Guide for Professionals Notably, Bitwise titled the document “The Investment Case for XRP,” an informational guide for professional investors only. The authors include the firm’s Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan, and research analyst Ayush Tripathi. In the 33-page document, Bitwise highlighted XRP as one of the oldest and most prominent cryptocurrencies. It launched in 2012 and has maintained strong interest from investors and developers through various market cycles. Despite its longevity and scale, evidenced by over 2.8 billion transactions…

IOTA has confirmed plans to implement its historic upgrade on May 5, migrating from Stardust to the IOTA Rebased protocol. The upgrade represents a key milestone as it ushers in a new dawn for the blockchain and its community. The move follows a decade of research, limitless lessons, and amplified dedication to real-world utility and decentralization. 5.5.2025 → A new IOTA begins. Built on nearly a decade of research. Inspired by the best of Web3. Committed to open-source values 🔗 blog.iota.org/rebased-mainne… Smart contracts, decentralization, real-world adoption – just 2 weeks to launch🧵⤵️ 1/4 Watch on Twitter View replies 6:30 pm…

Long-term Bitcoin holders have always had one dilemma: their favourite asset does nothing while it sits in cold storage. That changes on 1 May 2025, when Coinbase Asset Management opens the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF) to institutions outside the U.S. By harvesting the price gap between spot and futures markets, Coinbase promises a 4 %–8 % annual net return—paid entirely in BTC. Early backers such as Abu Dhabi–regulated Aspen Digital have already seeded the fund, underscoring pent-up demand for a low-risk, bitcoin-denominated yield. Why Bitcoin Needs Yield? Ether, Solana and other proof-of-stake coins natively reward their holders. Bitcoin, by…

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has partnered with STEPN in a deal that honors the Argentine soccer team. The partnership includes the issuance of Genesis NFT sneakers that will unlock real-life rewards. Argentine Football Association to Issue Genesis NFT Sneakers The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has partnered with STEPN, a Solana-based move-to-earn project, to issue a series of digital assets to honor the fans and the performance of the Argentine Football Team, one of the most decorated teams in soccer history. The partnership, which will be in effect for two years, encompasses issuing a series of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of…

AI coins like HOLLY, PROMPT, and DSYNC have seen notable Smart Money accumulation in recent weeks. Over the past few weeks, these three projects have stood out in on-chain activity. Specifically, HOLLY brings visual storytelling to blockchain, PROMPT powers AI interactions across chains, and DSYNC focuses on AI and DePIN infrastructure. Despite contract risks flagged by GoPlus Security, these AI coins show rising adoption, strong trading activity, and expanding holder bases. h011yw00d by Virtuals (HOLLY) HOLLY, short for h011yw00d, is an AI-powered cinematic agent that turns internet conversations into short visual films. Unlike traditional formats, it tells stories without dialogue…

Bitcoin is approaching a pivotal high-timeframe resistance region where key structural, volume, and Fibonacci levels converge. A potential bearish Shark Harmonic is forming, and if confirmed, could lead to a sharp corrective move lower. Bulls must reclaim major resistance quickly to avoid a broader downturn. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at a critical high-timeframe resistance area where multiple technical confluences are coming into play. The current setup features a structural resistance zone backed by volume profile resistance and Fibonacci retracement levels. A bearish Shark Harmonic pattern is emerging that could heavily influence Bitcoin’s next directional move if validated. Key technical points…

IOTA’s Swirl introduces liquid staking, allowing users to earn rewards while actively using their assets in DeFi. With stIOTA, users can lend, trade, or join liquidity pools without locking original tokens, boosting capital efficiency. IOTA has taken a decisive turn in digital finance by launching Swirl, a liquid staking platform that went live on its testnet on April 21st. This feature lets IOTA holders stake their tokens while still being able to use them, solving one of DeFi’s biggest hurdles—asset lock-up. Unlike standard staking methods that restrict token movement, Swirl introduces flexibility without compromise. Did anyone mention liquid staking on…

James O’Beirne, a Bitcoin Core developer, has raised concerns about the state of Bitcoin’s security budget and how its ongoing erosion might jeopardize what he refers to as ‘property rights.’ O’Beirne emphasized that there is little time to address this issue. Bitcoin Core Developer James O’Beirne Warns About Possible Erosion of Bitcoin ‘Property Rights’ as Security Budget Dwindles James O’Beirne, a Bitcoin Core developer, has voiced his worries about the possible future of the prime cryptocurrency given the continuous reduction of bitcoin’s security budget. On the Supply Shock podcast, O’Beirne stated that as the network evolves and the total income…