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This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Solana is up. At $151.30, SOL is back at monthly highs, reversing an oh-so-steep early April dip. It’s pretty well outperforming broader crypto markets, which aren’t doing too badly themselves as they ride a wave of short squeezes, ETF inflows, and a sudden softening of trade war rhetoric. Some ecosystem tokens caught the bullish wave, too, including Jupiter’s JUP, which is up 25% on the week. Yesterday, a report from Blockworks Research laid out all the ways in which Jupiter is becoming irreplaceable. Jupiter now commands 95%…

Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, has made a strong comeback after dipping below $1,400 not long ago. Now, it’s back above $1,800, a three-week high, and investors are starting to ask, What’s behind this sudden surge? Let’s take a look at the key reasons. Ethereum Rises as Short Bets Drop One major reason why Ethereum’s price has risen recently is that fewer traders are betting against it. Short positions on the CME have dropped to under $500 million, the lowest in 2025. Previously, traders made money from a large gap between Ethereum futures and its current price. But when Trump’s…

Several altcoins are posting massive gains despite Dogecoin’s downward trend, with Voxies (VOXEL) and Broccoli leading with triple-digit increases over the past 24 hours. Voxies has surged 178.8% in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.1166 from a low of $0.04152. This recent surge continues VOXEL’s pump of 340% over the past week. Trading volume has also jumped alongside the price, touching $463.44 million, which is a 577.79% increase in just 24 hours. VOXEL 24H price chart | Source: CoinGeko Analyst Ash Crypto cautioned on X: “This is the new level of manipulation. $VOXEL market cap = $27M but more…

Bybit CEO revealed the many ways that the exchange is leveraging AI tools, both internally and to help its users. Crypto companies, especially exchanges, are increasingly integrating AI into their operations. On April 23, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou shared insights on how the exchange is harnessing AI to enhance both its customer-facing tools and internal processes. how does crypto exchange and AI integrate? I will share a few things that we do at Bybit, both for clients and internal usage: For Clients1. CryptoLens: Ai powered deep analysis on any project that you want learn in a 360 way. It gives…

Get ready for a significant upgrade in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi)! Synthetix, a leading protocol for synthetic assets, is gearing up to launch a major update to its perpetual futures market. This isn’t just any update; it’s V4, and it promises to bring exciting new capabilities and changes to the platform, particularly impacting the trading experience and the underlying SNX token. What’s Happening with Synthetix V4 and Perpetual Futures? Synthetix founder Kain Warwick recently shared insights on Mirror.xyz regarding the protocol’s ambitious plans. The core announcement is the planned launch of the Synthetix V4 perpetual futures market on…

Ethereum has started the week with a strong push from support levels, catching short sellers off guard and sparking a fresh round of bullish momentum. The recent breakout is showing signs of strength, but key resistance levels still lie ahead. Technical Analysis By Edris Derakhshi The Daily Chart ETH’s daily structure remains bearish overall, with prices still trading well below the 200-day moving average, which is located around the $2,800 mark. However, buyers have stepped in at the critical $1,550–$1,600 support zone, leading to a clean rebound toward the $1,800 level. This marks a short-term break in the bearish sequence,…

Over 67% of the FLR circulating supply is now securing the network through staking and delegation. No single provider controls more than 3.3%, ensuring strong decentralization within the Flare ecosystem. Flare Network has made another surprise. This time, the network has managed to set a new record in terms of staking participation and FLR token delegation. A total of around 27 billion FLR have been delegated, and another 8.5 billion are locked in staking. If calculated, that number covers around 67% of the total circulating supply. Not a small number of course. Interestingly, no single provider dominates. No one controls…

SoonChain, a frontrunner in the Web3 gaming, has recently commenced a new strategic collaboration with GPTVerse, a well-known AI hub to facilitate decentralized apps. The collaboration focuses on combining the Web3 gaming, blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. The platform disclosed this endeavor on its official social media account. 🚨 Strategic Partnership Announcement 🚨We’re thrilled to announce a dynamic partnership between @soonchain_ai and @gpt_verse the power of AI-driven Web3 gaming with the ultimate multi-platform AI hub for next-gen Dapps! 🤝⚔️ We are together to launch AIGG, enabling users… pic.twitter.com/5V29hgpWu3 — SoonChain 🟦 Testnet🔛 (@soonchain_ai) April 23, 2025 SoonChain Joins Forces with…

Uquid is excited to announce its integration with Bybit Pay to unlock a new shopping experience for crypto users around the globe. This partnership marks a groundbreaking move to redefine the real-world interactions of everyday users with digital currencies. This advanced step aims to uplift crypto, making it a practical, everyday tool from a mere speculative investment. 🚀 Uquid x Bybit Pay is LIVE! 🛒A new era of Web3 shopping has arrived!Uquid – the leading Web3 shopping platform – now supports @Bybit_Official’s Bybit Pay, making it easier than ever to shop with your crypto!🛍️ Explore 525K+ products, from gift cards…

ZetaChain, a well-known L2 scaling solution provider, has recently announced an exclusive integration of Arbitrum, a prominent suite of scaling solutions for the Ethereum blockchain. As per ZetaChain, it is integrating Arbitrum into its Universal Apps platform ZetaHub to deliver seamless Universal App experiences. The platform revealed this development on its official X account. .@arbitrum is now supported on ZetaHub!Your Arbitrum wallet is now a gateway to a whole new app experience.Join 515K+ monthly users using Universal Apps on ZetaHub 👇 pic.twitter.com/MtDkIc5Pyu — ZetaChain 🟩 (@zetablockchain) April 21, 2025 ZetaChain Integrates Arbitrum to Offer Streamlined Universal App Usage ZetaChain’s integration…