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As BTCfi takes off, Global crypto exchange OKX is launching xBTC on the Sui network. xBTC is a new BTC asset that lives on-chain but is minted directly from the OKX Exchange. It combines CeFi security with DeFi accessibility, and it is one of only three chains selected for the debut. The major move comes when Bitcoin is hovering just short of 3% from its all-time high (ATH) of $109K. BTC’s price has surged by more than 21% over the last 30 days, reflecting that more investors are jumping in. However, the Fear and Greed Index flashes “Greed” sentiment among…

Ethereum has recently outpaced Bitcoin in growth, leading to a sharp rise in the ETH/BTC trading pair. This surge has sparked hopes of an upcoming altcoin season. However, a closer look at historical data suggests that these expectations may be premature. The Breakout That Imbued Hope The ETH/BTC pair has recorded its first breakout since December 2024. For the first time in five months, the pair posted a higher low, which is generally considered a sign of an uptrend. This breakout is significant, marking a 34% rise in just one week. Such a rise hasn’t been seen in almost three…

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Monday that Wall Street and central banks are not fully recognizing the growing risks from record U.S. budget gaps to tariffs and tense global politics. According to a CNBC report, the veteran chief executive and chairman warned that rising prices and the chance of a recession are a bigger threat than the stock market shows. Speaking at the bank’s annual investor day in New York, Dimon said, “We have huge deficits; we have what I consider almost complacent central banks”. He added, “You all think they can manage all this. I don’t think they…

Ethereum leads the stablecoin transaction size list with a $68K average per transfer. Mantle and Sui surpass Ethereum L2 network, Arbitrum and Optimism, in average transfer volumes. Base hits an all time high with $3.81 trillion in stablecoin volume in Q1 2025, and over 915K active users. Ethereum (ETH) now tops all blockchains with an average stablecoin transaction size of $68,000, as reported by CryptoRank.io. This leading position in large-value stablecoin movements for Ethereum is notable as ETH itself has seen recent market strength, influenced by its Pectra upgrade and broader trends set by Bitcoin. As of press time, ETH…

Howard Lutnick has given up control of Cantor Fitzgerald, ending over 30 years of leadership at one of Wall Street’s most well-known firms. On Monday, Cantor confirmed that Howard transferred his entire stake in the company to his children and a group of outside investors. The decision comes after his February 24 swearing-in as Commerce Secretary under President Donald Trump, and it fulfills ethics rules requiring officials to cut financial ties that might create conflicts of interest. According to Reuters, the stake is going into trusts for Howard’s adult children, with control resting in the hands of his son Brandon…

Blum, a fast-growing cryptocurrency project, has shared an update regarding its highly anticipated Token Generation Event (TGE). The announcement comes as the project continues to engage with its community, addressing concerns about the timeline for its token launch. In a recent X post, the platform clarified its ongoing efforts to ensure a successful TGE, emphasizing its commitment to delivering user value. Blum’s Official Update on TGE Preparations The Blum community has been eagerly awaiting the TGE, which was initially projected to occur in spring 2025. In its latest statement, the company acknowledged the influx of questions from users, adding that…

Bitcoin’s powerful rally over the last few weeks has driven the price back near the $95,000 mark, but recent chart signals are pointing to possible turbulence ahead. The current structure, as seen on both the daily and hourly timeframes, reveals that BTC price might be preparing for a healthy pullback or even a sharper correction if critical support levels fail. Let’s dive deep into what the charts are actually saying. Bitcoin Price Prediction: Momentum Falters Near Multi-Month Resistance BTC/USD 1 Day Chart- TradingView On the daily Heikin Ashi chart, Bitcoin price has printed its first red candle after several consecutive…

Since the Pectra upgrade was activated on May 7, many users have scrambled to enable EIP-7702 smart accounts, unaware of the risks attached. The upgrade enables Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs) to briefly act as smart contract wallets by delegating control via a signed message. While the feature enhances user experience, the EIP-7702 has also exposed users to new security risks that require urgent attention. Top 7702 delegator is allegedly a phishing scam According to GoPlus Security, on-chain data from bundlebear.com has revealed over 10k addresses using smart accounts. GoPlus found that once users authorize the malicious delegator address, any ETH…

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Assets whipsawed to start the week as investors weighed growing concerns over US debt, a new budget that looks poised to pass and, of course, ongoing trade war updates. US equities were on the recovery path after a rocky start Monday morning. The S&P 500 was trading virtually flat at 2 p.m. ET after opening almost 1% lower. The Nasdaq Composite similarly had rebounded to Friday’s closing level after starting off 1.3% in the red. Bitcoin dipped this morning, but it had recovered some losses by…

A recent piece has highlighted the incredible role the Shiba Inu team has played in sustaining the SHIB ecosystem and keeping Ryoshi’s legacy. Ryoshi created Shiba Inu in August 2020 as a decentralized ERC-20 token without presales, VC funding, or massive developer allocation. Five years later, the token has become central to a growing ecosystem despite a change at the helm. For perspective, the pseudonymous creator disappeared in May 2022, leaving the Shiba Inu ecosystem in the hands of the current leaders piloted by Shytoshi Kusama. Since then, the team has led the ShibaArmy to a greater cause than owning…