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PancakeSwap has initiated a campaign to reimburse traders for interface fees incurred by its competitor Uniswap from May 16 to Aug. 15. The initiative promises refunds for traders who match trading volume on Uniswap v3 with PancakeSwap v3 on a 1:1 basis. The reimbursement offer follows Uniswap Labs’ decision to increase its interface fee from 0.15% to 0.25% on most swaps in April. The interface fees are applied when traders use Uniswap’s wallet interface and web app to execute token swaps. Get Your Uniswap Interface Fees Refunded on PancakeSwap, up to $8M!Match your Ethereum Uniswap volume 1:1 on Ethereum PancakeSwap,…

Founder of the largest cryptocurrency exchange and its former chief executive who had to step down recently, Changpeng Zhao (also widely known as CZ), has posted on the Twitter/X social media platform to answer an important question about the approaching Bitcoin halving. This fundamental for any crypto user event is to take place later this week. The much-anticipated halving will reduce the block award once again, adding more scarcity to the global flagship cryptocurrency. CZ issues important Bitcoin halving post Changpeng Zhao quoted his earlier tweet published in October last year, in which he said that a page on Bitcoin…

Ethereum is the largest proof-of-stake network by market cap. Currently, 32.5 million ($99 billion) ETH has been staked, and the amount of staked ETH has grown by 78% since Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade in April 2023. Despite the impressive growth, only 27% of the ETH in circulation has been staked. Comparatively, other proof-of-stake networks such as Solana, Cardano, SUI, Avalanche and Aptos have a much higher staking ratio, between 48%-81%. In other words, staking on Ethereum can grow larger, potentially fueled by the adoption of Liquid Staking or Liquid Restaking Tokens on Layer 2 networks and DeFi protocols. You’re reading Crypto…

Traders who were fortunate enough to have bought in early on the latest meme stock craze are making away with huge gains. Unusual Whales, which tracks trading data, posted on Twitter the activity of one trader who invested $27,000 in call contracts on April 24 when they were priced at $0.21 a pop. The contracts then peaked at $13.63, meaning the investment would have reaped gains of 6,400%—turning $27,000 into $2 million, according to the firm. Holy, this trader turned thousands into millions with GameStop, $GME. This $GME trader got $25 call contracts expiring 05/17/2024 at an average of $0.21,…

In a move that has set the Shiba Inu (SHIB) community ablaze with speculation, the enigmatic figure known as Shytoshi Kusama, lead of the popular cryptocurrency, has dropped a cryptic teaser on social media. Kusama’s latest post features a gif with the word “Evita,” a Spanish variant of the name Eva, meaning “life” or “living one,” according to various dictionaries. Adding fuel to the fire, Kaal Dhairya, a key developer in the Shiba Inu ecosystem, also shared a similar post with the same word. The SHIB community is now buzzing with theories and conjectures, ranging from the possibility of a…

SKUx, an innovator in digital instant payments, has entered into a strategic agreement with Visa, the global leader in digital payments. This collaboration is set to accelerate the digital transformation efforts of select merchants and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies by utilizing SKUx’s payment-based offer solutions. These solutions are designed to enhance various client operations, including customer acquisition, loyalty programs, consumer care, and recovery processes. By implementing these solutions, the partnership aims to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted end-to-end consumer experience. This partnership marks a significant step for SKUx in revolutionizing the consumer offer industry, which is currently losing billions of…

Amidst the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival, The Sandbox made a resounding statement with its debut in the film industry. This strategic move, blending elements of Web3 and cinema, promises to revolutionize the art of storytelling and redefine how audiences engage with entertainment.—Entitled “Hollywood Hills,” the inaugural film venture represents a bold fusion of Web3 technology and traditional filmmaking. Through this collaboration, The Sandbox and visionary producers are spearheading a new wave of creativity and community involvement, bridging the worlds of NFT ownership, gaming, and cinema.Set to commence filming in early 2025, “Hollywood Hills” immerses viewers in a gripping…

Ray Dalio, in a recent blog post, shared some insights that might suggest that he is edging toward a bullish stance on Bitcoin. Dalio points out what makes good money: a means to trade and a place to park wealth, accepted globally. Right now, the top contenders are the dollar, euro, yen and Chinese renminbi. But here’s the thing: these are all tied to debt. That means when you are holding onto these currencies, you are actually holding onto promises of payment — debt liabilities. He highlights a simple truth: when the risk is high that debts will not be…

While many companies are applying for a spot Ethereum ETF, the time for the SEC to make a final decision on two applications is running out. At this point, the SEC has until May 23 and May 24 to decide whether to approve spot ETH ETF applications submitted by VanEck and ArkInvest/21 Shares. While analysts and investors believe the chances of the SEC approving spot ETH ETFs are slim to none, ETH option traders are also bracing for increased volatility in late May due to the strong possibility the SEC will reject ETF applications. Speaking to The Block, Wintermute OTC…

The MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock has been added to the MSCI World Index, which captures large and mid-cap companies across 23 developed markets. The company’s stock is up more than 105.44% since the start of the year, greatly outperforming Bitcoin. US companies account for more than 70% of the MSCI World Index. Japan and the UK come in second and third places, respectively (6.06% and 4%). When it comes to specific sectors, information technology is in the lead with a 23.22% slice of the pie. Financial, healthcare, and industrials are also in the lead. MicroStrategy’s market cap currently stands at $23.02…