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Pump.fun, the memecoin launchpad on the Solana, has announced the launch of PumpSwap, a native decentralized exchange promising instant token migration, zero fees and enhanced liquidity. The Pump.fun team unveiled the new DEX platform on March 20, 2025, noting in a post on X that PumpSwap will now support all launchpad coins that “complete their bonding curve.” PumpSwap, built on Solana (SOL), is a decentralized exchange protocol that will operate similarly to Raydium v4 and Uniswap v2, through its constant product automated market maker model. The launch of the new DEX platform allows users to create liquidity pools. Users can…

After several days of sideways movement, XRP and the broader crypto market are seeing fresh bullish sentiment. However, XRP’s price action has particularly stood out as it is currently the best gainer among the top-ranking crypto assets. Specifically, today, XRP has advanced from $2.42 to an intraday high of $2.76, marking a 14% gain so far. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ethereum are up only by 1% within this timeframe, while Solana has seen a 4% gain. Others like BNB and Tron are even trading in the red. Chart showing XRP outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum | CoinMarketCap Notably, XRP is performing better…

Bitcoin mining pools Foundry, Antpool, and Viabtc collectively command over 65% of the network’s global hashrate, amplifying their dominance through scale, competitive fee models, and tailored incentives for participants. What Are Mining Pools? Collaborative mining pools aggregate computational resources from individual miners to enhance block discovery odds, distributing rewards based on contributed hashpower. As of March 20, 2025, Bitcoin’s total network hash rate measures 809.65 EH/s. Leading this sector are Foundry USA (246 EH/s), Antpool (173 EH/s), and Viabtc (111 EH/s), together representing roughly 65.5% of global hashpower, according to mempool.space stats. Their expansive infrastructure attracts miners prioritizing steady returns,…

Zypher Network is excited to announce its strategic collaboration with StarAI. This partnership allows convergence between blockchain and AI industries. The two platforms merge to introduce trustless omnichain AI agents as the top contenders. This alliance aims to combine the groundbreaking ZK-proof infrastructure of the Zypher Network with StarAI’s AI-focused platform. By doing this, the synergy strives to redefine the economy of artificial intelligence (AI) creators. Zypher Network x StarAI: Trustless AI Agents Across Chains 🤝🤖We’re excited to announce a new partnership with @The_StarAI, combining ZK computing with omnichain AI agents.#StarAI offers an AI creator economy platform with AI agents,…

Bitcoin’s Dominance and Growing Store of Value Bitcoin (BTC) remains the leading cryptocurrency, commanding over 50% of the total crypto market with a valuation of around $1.9 trillion. As institutional interest grows, Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a store of value rather than a transactional currency. Its fixed supply of 21 million coins and decentralized nature make it a digital alternative to gold. Bitcoin dominance over total crypto market – TradingView Cathie Wood’s Bold Bitcoin Prediction Cathie Wood, founder of Ark Investment Management, is one of Bitcoin’s most prominent supporters. Ark’s research suggests Bitcoin could reach $1.48 million by 2030,…

The Runes Protocol, a Bitcoin-based fungible token standard, has unveiled a major upgrade introducing “agents” to enable Automated Market Makers (AMMs) directly on Bitcoin’s (BTC) Layer 1. This development aims to enhance decentralized trading capabilities while maintaining Bitcoin’s security and trustless nature. Casey Rodarmor, the creator of Runes, announced the upgrade on March 20. The agents utilize an “interactive transaction construction” mechanism to allow market makers to add liquidity to Runes AMMs in a trustless manner. The feature is designed to tackle inefficiencies in Bitcoin-based token trading, such as “batch splitting” and “mempool front-running,” which have previously hindered seamless on-chain…

The crypto market has experienced a notable rebound in activity this week. The uptick is reflected in the global crypto market cap, which has surged by 2% over the past seven days. As the market shows signs of recovery, some altcoins are attracting the attention of major investors. Tron (TRX) Layer-1 coin TRX is on crypto whales’ radar this week, indicated by the rise in its large holders’ netflow. According to IntoTheBlock’s data, the metric has rocketed 160% in the past seven days. TRX Large Holders Netflow. Source: IntoTheBlock Large holders are whale addresses that hold more than 0.1% of…

A legal expert has outlined how the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple over XRP could end within days, but a major hurdle—navigating the court’s injunction—may complicate the resolution. Ripple’s Legal Battle With SEC Over XRP Could Be Over in Days—If This Condition Is Met Legal expert Jeremy Hogan has weighed in on speculation surrounding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple, suggesting that a private settlement may be the quickest resolution. His comments came in response to Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett, who reported that sources indicated the case was “in the process of wrapping up and could…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reassured miners concerned about regulatory oversight by clarifying that proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining does not violate federal securities laws. The SEC’s Division of Corporate Finance said in a statement that mining operators are not required to register their transactions with the regulator. The SEC’s finding suggests that both solo and pooled PoW mining do not meet the criteria for a securities transaction under the Howey Test. This legal framework evaluates whether a transaction constitutes an investment contract by determining whether there is a reasonable expectation of profit based on the efforts of…

SoonChain has announced the launch of its innovative model, AI Agent as a Service (AaaS) to transform the gaming industry. SoonChain utilizes blockchain and artificial intelligence to give players the opportunity to monetize their gameplay data. This advancement aims to enable developers to improve the web3 gaming experience while creating intelligent AI agents. SoonChain, a platform for blockchain-based AI gaming, announces this advanced step via its official X account. 🟦 Introducing AaaS – AI Agent as a Service!AaaS turns your gameplay data into profit, powering smarter AI agents for the future of Web3 gaming.🔗 Check it out: https://t.co/7DoTzZr9MH🎯 Play your…