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This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Crypto accelerator Alliance DAO has announced its latest cohort of 20 startups: the ALL14. They received over 1,700 applications this time around. Accepted startups will join the three-month accelerator to further build their businesses. The first two weeks are in-person, and the remaining weeks occur remotely. Typically, accelerators offer connections, networking and guidance in exchange for some equity in the startup that is accelerated. This accelerator includes lectures, one-to-one mentorship, weekly check–ins and a demo day. Alliance DAO, formerly known as DeFi Alliance, counts other founders, lawyers,…

The crypto market is gearing up for a big month ahead, with over $4.4 billion worth of tokens scheduled to unlock throughout May 2025. Token unlocks often lead to increased market activity, as large amounts of previously locked tokens become available for trading. This can affect token prices, sometimes causing volatility as more supply enters the market. Some of the biggest token unlock events this month involve WhiteBIT Coin (WBT), Sui (SUI), Pyth Network (PYTH), Aptos (APT), and Arbitrum (ARB) with traders eyeing key dates across the calendar. WhiteBIT Coin Will Unlock $1.16 Billion Worth of WBT on May 13…

Gaming startup Playtron announced onstage at Sui Basecamp in Dubai that it plans to roll out a stablecoin on Sui that is specifically designed to be used for gaming. Set to launch in Q4 this year, the Game Dollar will be used for purchases, subscriptions, and rewards across the Playtron GameOS ecosystem, including on the upcoming SuiPlay0X1 handheld console. Playtron claims that the stablecoin will be backed by short-term U.S. Treasuries as defined by M0, the platform behind the token. A stablecoin is a crypto token that is pegged to a stable asset, usually fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar.…

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has recently shown signs of recovery after a period of consolidation. Over the past few weeks, BTC’s price action has begun to push higher, suggesting the possibility of a rally that could propel the cryptocurrency toward the much-anticipated $100,000 mark. This movement has sparked renewed optimism among investors, as a significant price surge could bring considerable profits to those holding Bitcoin. Bitcoin Investors Are Eager For Profits The MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value) ratio has recently bounced off the mean line of 1.74, which is historically a strong point of confidence for Bitcoin. When this…

This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Over the past few months, people involved in Solana DeFi have been asking questions about SolFi, a DEX that sprang up in November and almost immediately captured over 20% market share on swaps between stablecoins and SOL. SolFi was able to quote better prices than competitors, but at least one business partner I spoke to didn’t know who was behind the new exchange before today. In general, few seemed to be in the loop as to how SolFi was achieving such good prices. Today, Ellipsis Labs —…

The BNB Chain has officially completed the Lorentz mainnet hard fork, marking a significant technical leap forward for both BNB Smart Chain (BSC) and OpBNB. With the upgrade, the network reduces BSC block times to 1.5 seconds, while OpBNB now boasts 0.5-second blocks. This makes it one of the fastest Layer-2 (L2) networks. BNB Chain Completes Lorentz Hard Fork The Lorentz upgrade is expected to significantly improve transaction confirmation speed, enable more responsive decentralized applications (dApps), and enhance the overall user experience. “Welcome everyone to experience a faster and smoother BNB Chain,” the network stated. The Lorentz upgrade builds on…

Claynosaurz, an NFT-driven entertainment brand that first set up shop on Solana, is expanding to a second blockchain: Sui. The announcement came during Token2049’s Sui Basecamp event, where Claynosaurz CEO Andrew Pelekis outlined how the team is setting its sights on a broader frontier for interactive digital IP—starting with a series of upcoming launches tied to collectibles, gaming, and community engagement. The expansion builds on a March reveal that Claynosaurz would use Walrus Protocol—a decentralized storage platform built by core contributors to Sui—as its backend infrastructure of choice. With this foundation in place, Claynosaurz is gearing up to introduce a…

Ripple’s XRP could become the solution banks rely on during a financial crisis, says Black Swan CEO. Ripple’s fast and efficient technology may be key to keeping money flowing in troubled times. Aljarrah believes XRP’s true value is much higher, predicting a future price between $100 and $1,000. Big financial trouble could be coming, and many believe banks already see it coming. Some experts think a crisis could break the system, and when that happens, one digital asset might be the solution — Ripple’s XRP. Versan Aljarrah, CEO of Black Swan Capitalist, believes every bank will eventually rely on Ripple’s…

Bitcoin’s lack of movement lately isn’t unusual as price action is trapped within a tight lower time frame trading channel. Until either support or resistance is broken with strong volume, expect continued chop, indecision, and frustrating fakeouts for both bulls and bears. Since April 23rd, Bitcoin (BTC) has been locked in a sideways range between $91,610 support and $95,700 resistance. This range has acted as a short-term zone of price acceptance, and BTC has failed to build momentum beyond either boundary. As long as this structure holds, the market will continue to coil within it, trading between predictable levels with…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has blown hot on the negativity around the crypto ecosystem, insisting that enthusiasts focus on the wrong things. Hoskinson has always been vocal about the constant abuse he and the Cardano ecosystem face, despite the numerous achievements they have made. Speaking in a recent podcast with Gokhshtein Media, he insisted that it is difficult to win in the crypto space, citing the intense negativity among users of the technology. Users Focused on Price Over Innovation The Cardano founder highlighted the impressive feat that the Cardano ecosystem has achieved in the past decade. He noted that the…