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NodeX is delighted to formally declare a strategic alliance with Laika AI. The alliance will introduce a new era of AI-enabled financial infrastructure, bringing together Laika AI-enhanced blockchain intelligence with NodeX’s modular, cross-chain DeFi capabilities. Empowering DeFi with AI-Driven Intelligence The combination of the two revolutionary platforms is set to bring more intelligent analytics, powerful contract safety, and live market data. Laika AI, the Web3 AI Super App supported by Google Startups, adds enterprise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) APIs, cross-chain wallet tracking, Telegram AI bots, and advanced NFT/DeFi analytics to the collaboration. All of that will unfold smoothly into the NodeX…
A month after the Pectra upgrade, key indicators on Ethereum have begun to reveal the promise and pitfalls of the network’s most ambitious technical overhaul since the 2022 “merge.” One of the major features that the Pectra upgrade brought was expanding the Ethereum blockchain’s capacity for handling “blobs,” which are units of “ephemeral data storage,” helping keep larger amounts of it on the consensus layer, according to a definition from the Protocol developer team. A blob is a dedicated data structure that can store larger amounts of data. More blobs means transactions, layer-2 networks, and rollup operations could get even…
In the often-turbulent world of cryptocurrency and media, tensions can flare quickly. The latest flashpoint involves former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ. Taking to his prominent platform on X, CZ has directly challenged The New York Times, accusing the venerable publication of preparing a story that he claims fabricates connections between him and a recent dinner related to the TRUMP memecoin. What’s Behind CZ’s Accusation Against The New York Times? The core of CZ’s complaint centers on what he alleges is the NYT’s attempt to manufacture a link between himself and a specific attendee at a recent…
Sebastina.Vet, a Vechain ambassador, has pointed out a compelling notion on his X page, Bitcoin Can’t Do It Alone. He explains that BTC brings value to the table while Vechain provides Verifiability to its users. Bitcoin (BTC) is always hailed as “digital gold”. Seen as a modern store of value with lasting appeal. Its fixed supply cap of 21 million coins creates digital scarcity that many compare to gold. Financial institutions have embraced this narrative, with on-chain data suggesting billions held as long-term value storage. However, Bitcoin’s volatility is well-documented. Its price swings exceed traditional currencies or assets by far,…
The United States is getting closer to passing a major crypto law. On June 10, lawmakers will review the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at setting clear rules for digital assets. This review, called a markup, is a key step before the bill can be voted on in the House of Representatives. 🚨NEW: @FinancialCmte has officially scheduled a markup of the crypto market structure bill — the CLARITY Act — for Tuesday, June 10 at 10:00 AM EST alongside a handful of other bills. Prepare for a marathon markup sesh! 🏃♀️ pic.twitter.com/qx6br4hJN9 — Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) June 5, 2025 What…
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced that it will be listing a new USD-backed stablecoin, the Global Dollar (USDG). OKX Announces Global Dollar (USDG) Listing: Transaction and Transfer Schedule Revealed According to the official statement made by the platform, the start of trading of USDG on the exchange and transfer transactions will take place according to the following schedule: USDG Listing Schedule: USDG deposits: June 4, 2025, 14:00 USDG/USDT pair aggregate price determination (pre-opening session): June 5, 2025, 20:00–21:00 Start of spot transactions: June 5, 2025, 21:00 Opening of withdrawal transactions: June 5, 2025, 23:00 Risk Controls for Spot Transactions In…
Quantum security concerns continue to ripple through digital asset markets following BlackRock’s recent warning about cryptographic vulnerabilities in Bitcoin and Ethereum, driving renewed attention to quantum-resistant infrastructure. Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL), one of the few blockchain networks purpose-built for a post-quantum future, has seen its native token rise over 33% in the past month amid increasing scrutiny of traditional cryptographic models. The QRL micro-cap token, launched in 2017, has a market cap of just $38 million. It hit its all-time high in 2018 with a price of $3. Currently, it sits at $0.58 with limited exchange listings on MEXC and…
A growing share of Bitcoin’s circulating supply is now concentrated in the hands of major institutional players and centralized entities, a new report by Gemini and Glassnode reveals. According to the findings, over 30% of Bitcoin’s supply is now controlled by just 216 centralized holders across six key categories, including crypto exchanges, ETFs and funds, publicly traded companies, privately held firms, DeFi protocols, and government bodies. 216 entities hold over 6 million Bitcoin These entities collectively hold about 6.1 million BTC, valued at roughly $668 billion. This figure represents an almost tenfold increase in institutional Bitcoin ownership over the past…
Solv Protocol, a well-known Bitcoin ($BTC) staking forum, has announced the effective integration of its $SolvBTC token into Lista DAO, a popular lending protocol with more than $1B in TVL. The collaboration between Solv Protocol and Lista DAO focuses on starting lending market of the $SolvBTC/$USD1 pair on BNB Chain. The platform took to its official social media account to reveal this development. We’re excited to announce that @lista_dao, one of the largest lending protocols on @BNBCHAIN with over $1B in TVL, has integrated SolvBTC.With SolvBTC – #USD1 pair, you can now:🔹 Collateralize SolvBTC🔹 Borrow USD1, the stablecoin issued by…
Ether ETH$2,510.16 has rebounded firmly from key support near $2,460, recovering losses and stabilizing above the $2,500 threshold amid broader market volatility. The rally follows a higher low formation backed by above-average volume, signaling growing market confidence. Institutional participation appears to be reinforcing the trend, with BlackRock’s ETHA ETF reporting $492 million in net inflows last week. Total holdings now exceed $4.84 billion, reinforcing long-term bullish sentiment even as price action remains sensitive to geopolitical developments. Traders are watching to see if ETH can challenge resistance in the $2,520–$2,530 range. Technical Analysis Highlights ETH traded within a $72 range over…