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Stargate Finance has announced that SKATE (the Skate token) is now live on its innovative protocol at the core of the Omnichain DeFi movement. SKATE is the native token that powers Skate’s multi-VM infrastructure – a project that aims to dismantle the technical obstacles between various virtual machines like EVM, Toncoin, Solana, and many more, developing a unified multi-chain execution ecosystem. On the other hand, Stargate Finance is a cryptocurrency bridge based on LayerZero infrastructure, which enables the movement of assets between various chains efficiently and securely. It links Layer-1 and Layer-2 chains, addressing one of the most problematic challenges…

Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference held in Las Vegas, US Vice President JD Vance made clear and bold statements about cryptocurrencies and especially Bitcoin. While Vance said the current administration would pursue a crypto-friendly line, he harshly criticized the financial regulators and policies of the previous era. “We have removed Gary Gensler, and we will part ways with anyone like him,” Vance said, arguing that previous regulatory policies had hindered financial democratization under the guise of “consumer protection.” “Crypto is a hedge against skyrocketing inflation that erodes savings, a private sector that discriminates based on faith, and bad public…

Aave liquidity is suffering an unexpected setback, as a giant whale identified as HTX removed 93% of available USDT from one of the top lending pools. This locks other whales in a position where they cannot remove their stake, as most USDT is already claimed by borrowers. A giant whale removed up to 93% of available USDT liquidity on Aave, meaning all other lender whales were stuck in their positions. USDT has a high utilization rate on Aave, as it is one of the preferred assets to borrow. An address identified as HTX, formerly Huobi, withdrew $400M USDT in a…

Mintable is set to launch NFT collectibles as part of its interactive Eco Trail Treasure Hunt ahead of the country’s annual Youth4Climate Festival 2025, as part of the Singapore Sustainability Festival. The Singaporean NFT marketplace is preparing to launch five unique NFTs that visitors can collect by participating in a blockchain-based card game held at City Square Mall on Kitchener Road, Singapore. The Eco Adventure card game will run alongside the Singapore Sustainability Festival, scheduled from June 6 to June 8. During the festival’s run, participants will be able to collect digital badges that they can obtain by scanning eco-friendly…

Ethereum price found support at $2,460 and started a fresh increase. ETH is now up over 5% and might attempt to clear the $2,720 resistance. Ethereum started a decent increase above the $2,550 and $2,620 levels. The price is trading near $2,580 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,575 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend gains if it clears the $2,720 resistance zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Rallies Over 5% Ethereum price started a fresh increase from the…

Game sales company GameStop ($GME) announced its first quarter financial results for 2025. While the company’s net sales decreased by 17 percent compared to the same period last year, to $732.4 million, there was a significant improvement in operational losses. GameStop’s selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) were $228.1 million in the quarter, down from $295.1 million in the same period last year. Operating loss decreased to $10.8 million, a significant improvement from last year’s operating loss of $50.6 million. Operating loss in the quarter included a $35.5 million impairment charge recorded as part of the company’s international restructuring process.…

Dash (DASH) is a cryptocurrency that was launched in January 2014 as a fork of the Bitcoin protocol. Dash is designed to be a digital cash system with a focus on fast and low-cost transactions, as well as enhanced privacy features. Dash utilizes a two-tier network of nodes. Regular nodes handle the validation and propagation of transactions, while masternodes provide additional services, including InstantSend and PrivateSend. Masternodes require users to hold a specific amount of DASH as collateral, providing an additional layer of security to the network. DASH token features and benefits One of the key features of Dash coin…

The crypto industry in India has spotted its chance to lobby for more favorable treatment from New Delhi, according to a Financial Times report on Tuesday. Crypto exchange executives said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government’s has become more receptive towards digital assets and has engaged in discussions since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the FT reported. “Thanks to Trump, the positive momentum that has happened in crypto has impacted India as well,” CoinSwitch co-founder Ashish Singhal said, according to the report. The industry’s big ask is a reduction in the “very harshly” imposed taxes, Singhal added. In India,…

Blockchain-powered mobile soccer game FIFA Rivals will release on June 12 on both iOS and Android, Mythical Games announced Friday, revealing a multi-year licensing agreement with sportswear giant Adidas in the process. The team-up will integrate Adidas products throughout FIFA Rivals, including digital kits, jerseys, and shoe releases that draw from the brand’s soccer heritage. Players will have access to exclusive in-game items and experiences designed around Adidas branding. “FIFA Rivals is all about celebrating the global passion for football in a fresh and modern way,” said Mythical Games co-founder and CEO John Linden, in a statement. “Bringing Adidas into…

The Binance Alpha Point program has gradually changed airdrop distribution in the crypto market. However, the point requirement to receive airdrops keeps increasing. It has now exceeded 200 points, causing many investors to feel it’s becoming too difficult to succeed. Despite this, the trading volume of tokens in the Binance Alpha program continues to rise. It has reached new highs, indicating that the trend still shows no sign of cooling down. Traders Need 233 Binance Alpha Points to Receive Airdrops At the time of writing, Open Loot (OL) is the latest token set for airdrop distribution. However, Binance now requires…