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Shiba Inu (SHIB) has been experiencing price fluctuations and has found it difficult to sustain major support amid a market rout in Q1. Despite the volatility, 31.83 trillion SHIB are “in the money.” According to data from IntoTheBlock, this represents 42.83% of the total tokens in circulation. Shiba Inu and long road to full recovery The surge in the number of addresses in profit spells many good omens for the protocol. It hints that the ecosystem has continued to thrive despite the ongoing volatility with the dog-themed meme coin. As of this writing, SHIB was changing hands at $0.00001233, a…

In a significant development for the long-running legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has granted a joint motion Wednesday to pause the appeal in their case. This decision allows both parties to focus on finalizing a settlement agreement that could bring an end to their multi-year dispute. As part of the court order, the SEC must submit a status report within 60 days, by June 9, to update the court on the progress of the settlement talks. #XRPCommunity #SECGov v. #Ripple #XRP The parties’…

The performance of bitcoin (BTC) mining stocks was mixed in the first two weeks of April, with pure play operators outperforming those with exposure to high-performance computing (HPC), JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report Wednesday. Only MARA Holdings (MARA) and CleanSpark (CLSK) outperformed the largest cryptocurrency during the period, while miners with exposure to HPC, which is used in applications including AI, such as Bitdeer (BTDR), TeraWulf (WULF), IREN (IREN) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) underperformed. The bank noted that March was a good month for the U.S.-listed miners. They added 15 exahashes per second of capacity, and mined more…

Cardano’s collaboration will leverage PUC-Rio’s Ledger Labs to explore decentralized finance, tokenized assets, and DAO governance structures. This partnership is part of Cardano’s broader efforts in Latin America, following a similar collaboration with SERPRO in 2025, and aligns with ongoing initiatives in Argentina and the Middle East. The Cardano Foundation is formalizing a research-based alliance with the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), one of the main academic institutions in Latin America. It’s focused on promoting innovation in blockchain technologies, particularly in the energy sector. A Look At Cardano Foundation’s Latest Partnership In the last decade, both partners…

Michael Saylor has many times stated in his public appearances on CNBC and other TV channels that Strategy and he intend to “hold Bitcoin forever” and he will also will his BTC to an organization supporting Bitcoin when he passes away. However, now it seems that Strategy might be forced to sell some or all of its Bitcoin, at least temporarily, should there be a regulatory requirement to do so, according to Strategy’s recent filing with the SEC. Strategy might have to sell some/all of its Bitcoin The filing states: “A significant decrease in the market value of our bitcoin…

Crypto US stocks are showing mixed performance today, with Core Scientific (CORZ), MicroStrategy (MSTR), and Coinbase (COIN) in focus. CORZ is down -0.84% in the pre-market and remains one of the worst performers in the sector this year. Meanwhile, MSTR is gaining momentum after a fresh $285 million Bitcoin purchase, pushing its 5-day gains to 16%. COIN is up +0.88% pre-market as it heads into its Q1 2025 earnings report on May 8, trying to recover from a steep YTD decline. Core Scientific (CORZ) Core Scientific (CORZ) is down -0.84% in pre-market trading, continuing its recent underperformance. Despite broader strength…

Solana defied the crypto market doldrums and surged by more than 5% on Friday after the retail payment giants PayPal and Venmo rolled out support for SOL. PayPal announced on Friday that users of both payment platforms could now buy, sell, hold and transfer SOL and LINK, the native asset for the decentralized oracle platform Chainlink. LINK jumped by more than 1% on Friday and is trading at $13.00 at time of writing. Meanwhile, SOL rose from $117.15 to a high of $124 before closing the trading day at $122.78. By comparison, the overall crypto market cap dipped by nearly…

Italian finance and economy minister Giancarlo Giorgetti is warning that dollar stablecoins are a greater threat to the European economy than tariffs. U.S. policy on stablecoins is raising alarm among European leaders. At an asset management event in Milan, Italian economy minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said that U.S. stablecoin policy threatens the European economy more than U.S. tariffs. “The general focus these days is on the impact of trade tariffs. However, even more dangerous is the new U.S. policy on cryptocurrencies and in particular that on dollar-denominated stablecoins,” said Giorgetti. The minister was referring to the regulatory changes U.S. President Donald…

Bhutan leverages its hydropower to mine green cryptocurrency, aiming to boost its economy and create jobs. The Himalayan kingdom has quietly amassed a significant cryptocurrency portfolio, including over $600 million in Bitcoin. Bhutan’s government actively supports and invests in green crypto mining and digital infrastructure. Bhutan, the peaceful Himalayan kingdom known for valuing happiness over wealth, is quietly stepping into a surprising new role – crypto innovator. Tapping into its rich supply of clean hydropower, the country is mining green cryptocurrencies and exploring how blockchain could shape its future economy. What’s even more unexpected? Bhutan has already made millions from…

Greek exchange Athens Exchange Group has moved closer to adopting a Sui-based order book following its collaboration with Mysten Labs. On April 16, the Sui (SUI) team announced that Athens Exchange Group, or ATHEX, had finalized the technical design for an onchain fundraising platform that will leverage zero-knowledge proofs on the Sui blockchain. ATHEX’s ZK-powered fundraising platform will help the stock exchange enhance its offering with privacy and speed, bolstering its growth in traditional capital markets. This nod to blockchain innovation and integration follows Sui contributor Mysten Labs’ partnership with the Athens Exchange Group in March 2024. The collaboration between…