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Quickswap Launches KyberSwap on Base Chain to Power Efficient Trade Swaps, Expand DeFi Presence
Quickswap, a DEX built on Ethereum and supported by Polygon’s L2 network, today disclosed a strategic launch of Kyber Network on the Base Chain, establishing a new decentralized offering to millions of DeFi customers. Base Network, one of the rapidly advancing DeFi networks, hosts millions of proactive traders and a growing decentralized audience. Based on this launch, Quickswap now enables seamless multi-chain swaps across DeFi networks, simplifying DeFi transaction experiences by eradicating the use of bridges and external utilities. QuickSwap has integrated @KyberNetwork on Base Chain 🟦KyberSwap will aggregate V4 and V2 swaps to provide tradooors with superior token prices…
The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with significant news concerning Bitgo wallets. These prominent digital asset custodians have recently made headlines by accumulating a substantial amount of Ethereum (ETH), sparking considerable interest across the crypto community. This remarkable ETH accumulation highlights a growing trend within the digital asset space, pointing towards increased institutional participation. What’s Behind the Bitgo Wallets’ Massive ETH Accumulation? Recent data from Arkham Intelligence, shared on X, reveals that three specific Bitgo wallet contracts have collectively gathered a staggering amount of ETH. Over just three days, these wallets accumulated approximately $314.22 million worth of ETH. This significant sum…
Brazil’s Central Bank is abandoning the blockchain component of Drex, its ambitious central bank digital currency project. The surprise decision was announced at the Blockchain Rio conference in Rio de Janeiro last week, marking a significant course correct for the Hyperledger Besu-based project that was once heralded as the vehicle for tokenizing the country’s financial system. In comments to Valor, Drex coordinator Fabio Araujo confirmed that the project’s blockchain component would be discontinued due to scaling and privacy challenges. The project will instead narrow its focus to streamlining collateral management and reconciling liens for credit guarantees in an attempt to…
Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, and its next move will either be a surge into new price discovery or a halt to make way for the oncoming altcoin season, says Bitcoin pioneer Samson Mow. Bitcoin (BTC) prices reached $124,500 on Coinbase in early trading on Thursday, according to TradingView. The move has added 3.5% to the asset on the day and pushed total crypto market capitalization to a record high of $4.26 trillion. Bitcoin OG Samson Mow said there are two possible paths for Bitcoin now: “We Godzilla or Omega up, suck all the oxygen out of the…
Want to test your knowledge about real-world events like crypto, politics, pop culture, and sports? You’ve come to the right place. On Myriad Markets, a prediction market developed by Decrypt’s parent company Dastan, users can place predictions in these categories using USDC or points, collecting their share of profits if and when they predict correctly. This week, some of the top markets on Myriad involve the next big move for Bitcoin, whether Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin will talk about one of the network’s layer-2s and the acceleration of SharpLink Gaming’s ETH stash. Bitcoin’s Next Hit: Moon to $125K or Dip…
Ice Open Network (ION) has announced a strategic integration with BOB, a hybrid blockchain project aiming to become the “Gateway to Bitcoin DeFi.” The partnership will see the introduction of the BOB infrastructure that is a hybrid between Bitcoin and Ethereum into the Ice Open Network Online+ ecosystem, finally bringing new possibilities to developers, projects, and their communities. 🙌 We’re excited to welcome @build_on_bob to the Online+ ecosystem!BOB is building the Gateway to Bitcoin DeFi, the easiest and safest way to earn with your Bitcoin. BOB’s unique hybrid chain model combines the strengths of Bitcoin and Ethereum – with hybrid…
ETH gained over 18 percent in one month as it pushed above the 0.03200 BTC resistance level. The ETH/BTC pair continues to trade above all four moving averages, showing active trend support. Social engagement reached 72,000 views, with many users favoring ETH strength over BTC performance. Ethereum is gaining strength against Bitcoin, with the ETH/BTC pair hitting 0.03200 BTC on Kraken, signaling renewed bullish momentum. On the 4-hour chart, Ethereum has built a rising trendline while holding above all major moving averages. This development raises a critical question: could ETH outperform BTC in the coming weeks? $ETHBTC doesn’t look like…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has thrown support behind so-called Ether treasury companies, but warned the trend could spiral into an “overleveraged game” if not handled responsibly. In an interview with the Bankless podcast released on Thursday, Buterin said the growing number of public companies buying and holding Ether (ETH) was valuable as they expose the token to a broader range of investors. “There’s definitely valuable services that are being provided there,” Buterin said. He added that companies buying into ETH treasury firms instead of holding the token directly gives people “more options,” especially those with “different financial circumstances.” So-called crypto…
Ethereum price found support near the $3,650 zone and started a fresh surge. ETH is rising and might soon aim for a move above the $3,920 zone. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,750 and $3,800 levels. The price is trading above $3,800 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $3,820 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains supported above the $3,750 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Gains Over 5% Ethereum price started a fresh…
Ethereum shows the same breakout structure that Bitcoin formed in 2020 before its rally past sixty thousand. The ETH chart shows a reaccumulation range followed by a breakout and retest, just as BTC did in 2020. The new run-up box on the ETH chart suggests a strong rally might extend through to the year 2026. Ethereum’s weekly price chart now shows a striking similarity to Bitcoin’s V-shaped recovery from the 2018–2020 cycle, suggesting a similar outcome. A side-by-side comparison of the two charts indicates that Ethereum may follow Bitcoin’s earlier breakout pattern, which led to an explosive run-up. With Ethereum…