Author: NBTC
The Ethereum price has been under pressure this year, having dropped by 56% from its November high. Ethereum’s (ETH) performance has been worse compared to other top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL). In fact, Ethereum has dropped to a record low against SOL, and is hovering at its 2020 lows against BTC. This performance has led some investors and analysts to question whether Ethereum is dead. In a YouTube video on Thursday, Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s (ADA) founder, predicted that Ethereum wouldn’t be around in the next 15 years. He pointed to the growth of layer-2 networks like Base,…
The Vechain Hayabusa update, set to go live on July 1st, allows any VET holder meeting minimum staking requirements to become a node operator, enhancing user control and network security. The VeChain Foundation has allocated 5.3 billion VTHO (approximately $15 million) to incentivize early participation in the new StarGate staking model. VeChain’s ‘VeChain Renaissance’, consisting of a series of steps over the coming months, now introduces a new key step in the form of Hayabusa. With this major upgrade, the platform is taking a key step toward further decentralization and a rethinking of the staking economy. Thus, the platform is…
Strive Asset Management is still pushing GameStop to buy as much Bitcoin as it can, and as quickly as possible. But there is ongoing debate within the company about how much Bitcoin GameStop is willing to buy, Strive CEO Matt Cole told Decrypt on Thursday. “You should expect that they’re going to buy some Bitcoin,” Cole said. “But I don’t think it’s decided how much they will go in that direction.” The video game retailer announced a month ago that it could start purchasing Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset following an update to its investment policy. It subsequently raised…
Cryptocurrency analytics firm MakroVision has assessed the performance of Ethereum (ETH) in recent weeks. The firm noted that Ethereum has remained relatively weak in the market at a time when many altcoins are showing recoveries. According to MakroVision, Ethereum is still forming lower highs, which does not provide a clear sign of a possible trend reversal. “Ethereum is still below the red trend lines and we cannot see a strong upward movement,” he said, adding that the situation is also weak in terms of technical analysis. Ethereum, despite recovering from $1,400 levels, has failed to show upward momentum compared to…
The Open Network (TON) has announced that the Toncoin Bridge will be officially retired on May 10, 2025. This decision marks the end of an era for the early infrastructure that once played a critical role in Toncoin’s cross-chain accessibility. According to a statement from the Toncoin developers, the closure means that users will no longer be able to bridge Toncoin from TON to the Ethereum or BNB Smart Chain after the set date. However, assets previously bridged to these networks will continue to be claimable. Importantly, bridging to TON will continue to be available for now, with an end…
Ethereum is trading above $1,700 after a volatile few weeks, with bulls now trying to reclaim higher levels and flip resistance into support. Despite lingering macroeconomic tensions and the ongoing trade standoff between the US and China, markets are beginning to price in optimism as investors anticipate progress in negotiations. This renewed sentiment has lifted risk assets like ETH, which is showing early signs of a potential breakout. Analysts are closely watching Ethereum’s current price action, which suggests a possible shift in trend. Top analyst Daan shared a technical view on X, highlighting that ETH is attempting to retake its…
A crypto-fueled twist on the Sega IP Sangokushi Taisen (aka Battle of the Three Kingdoms) is set to launch next week, developer Double Jump Tokyo announced on Friday. The impending game release comes almost two years after the studio revealed that it was developing the game under license from Sega. Launching on Wednesday, April 30, the strategic card battler KAI: Battle of the Three Kingdoms will be available in early access on PC and mobile. Prior to this launch, a three hour PC browser-only “load test” will take place on Monday, April 28. Player data from the brief load test…
Chiiz advocated for a fan token framework, and argued that such tokens shouldn’t be treated as securities. This move coincides with a shift in SEC leadership under new Chair Paul Atkins, which could signal a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment. Meanwhile, former SEC Chair Jay Clayton has been appointed interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Chiliz Meets SEC to Pave Way for American Reentry The fan token sports betting company Chiliz is preparing to reenter the United States crypto market ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The company recently met with the US Securities and Exchange…
Z Squared, a firm that specializes in mining dogecoin (DOGE), the dog-themed memecoin that was propelled to mainstream recognition by Elon Musk in 2021, is merging with biopharmaceutical company Coeptis (COEP). The merger will enable the resulting company to keep DOGE mining operations going, while Coeptis’ pharmaceutical business will be spun out and operated separately. As a result, the firm will become one of the largest publicly-traded companies with a primary focus mining dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies like litecoin (LTC). “Going public provides us with broader access to capital markets to fuel the growth of our mining operations and pursue…
Spatial computing decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) Mawari will expand its globally distributed network with a decentralized infrastructure offering (DIO) beginning in early June. The network has been involved in more than 50 successful commercial projects thus far, and its clientele includes the likes of Netflix, T-Mobile, and BMW. Its infrastructure is what enables realistic, interactive 3D avatar agents to be leveraged for tourism guidance, customer service, and enterprise support. To leverage the skyrocketing demand for real-time artificial intelligence (AI)-powered 3D content, Mawari will offer compute resource owners a chance to contribute to its network in exchange for rewards. Mawari’s…