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Altcoin Daily has projected the timeline for Ethereum to reach $10,000, citing a second Fed rate cut and easing tariff tensions. Ethereum (ETH) experienced notable price swings over the past week, marked by sharp dips and quick recoveries. On May 19, ETH briefly dropped to around $2,370 before rebounding strongly. From May 20, the asset gained upward momentum, eventually closing in on $2,630, its highest point during the period. Despite this volatility, multiple market analysts continue to project a substantial long-term price increase for Ethereum. Fed Policy and Trade Developments to Influence ETH Amid this price condition, Altcoin Daily, a…
Long before it was a blockchain, Solana was a word for sunshine. Now, it’s shining as one of America’s fastest-growing and trending baby names. The name, derived from Spanish and Latin roots meaning the “sunshine” or “sunny place,” has surged in popularity, according to new data from the Social Security Administration. As a baby name, Solana has risen to the 242nd spot this year, up from 691st last year and 933rd in 2023, when it first joined the list of top 1,000 names. Naming experts note that Solana, as a name, offers parents an appealing combination of melodic sound, evoking…
On May 19, 2025, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed on X that his high-stakes meeting with Sen. Cynthia Lummis, chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee, was abruptly canceled, sending shockwaves through Crypto X. Speculation erupted, with many pointing to Lummis’ son-in-law, Will Cole—a vocal Bitcoin maximalist known for reposting anti-Ripple content—as a potential influence behind the snub, fueling fresh waves of XRP FUD. The timing of this cancelled meeting only fuels the fire as it coincides with the alleged behind-the-scenes negotiation between Circle and Ripple, with the latter attempting to buy the former. Another company interested in buying Circle is…
Ethereum just lost one of its long-time institutional backers. In a Thursday statement, algorithmic trading firm Two Prime announced it is dropping all exposure to Ethereum (ETH) and will exclusively manage and lend against Bitcoin (BTC) going forward, citing Ethereum’s unpredictable behavior, declining market momentum, and eroding institutional appeal. Why Two Prime is Going BTC Only https://t.co/VtrQAUyGL0 pic.twitter.com/4BWVd8R7HM — Two Prime (@Two_Prime) May 1, 2025 Two Prime didn’t say how much Ethereum exposure it had, exactly, before making the switch. But it was very detailed in its criticisms of ETH. The firm, an SEC-registered investment advisor, says it has lent…
Ethereum holds above $2,400 with a potential breakout at $2,700, aiming for a 50% rally toward the $4,000 mark. As Bitcoin rises 1% to record a new all-time high, Ethereum outperforms with a 3% surge and is currently trading at $2,632. The leading altcoin is forming a rounding bottom pattern, hinting at a potential breakout and a 50% rally ahead. Ethereum Price Analysis On the daily chart, Ethereum has maintained a sideways trend between $2,400 and $2,700 over the past week. However, the short-term consolidation remains above the 200-day EMA at $2,443, indicating underlying strength. In the broader picture, Ethereum…
Socios.com (Powered by Chiliz) Partners with Ninjas in Pyjamas to Reinvent Fan Engagement Through Web3
Socios.com, the leading Web3 sports app and fan wallet on the Chiliz Chain, has formed a partnership with Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP). NIP is one of the most legendary and world-renowned organizations in the sphere of esports. The partnership will see Socios plug its blockchain-based tools for fan engagement into NIP’s fan loyalty platform, the Dojo, to improve how fans connect to their favorite esports team. From powering Dojo ⛩️ to uniting a fast-growing global fanbase. @NIP’s Web3 journey with @Chiliz is all about elevating fan connection. 🔥“Our fanbase keeps growing. @Socios helps us bring the Ninjas together in ways…
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on Wednesday charged Jeremy Jordan-Jones, a self-styled blockchain founder, accused of defrauding investors out of $1 million. He got indicted on wire fraud, securities fraud, making false statements to a bank, and identity theft. If convicted, Jones faces a maximum of 72 years in prison, though actual sentencing will be decided by a judge. The FBI and SEC have both played key roles in the investigation. However, the commission is also filing a parallel civil action. The case is being handled by the US Attorney’s Securities and Commodities Task…
It’s tough to keep tabs on the ever-changing crypto gaming space, thanks to the constant flow of news: everything from big game launches and fun degen experiments to token price swings and occasional project collapses. It’s a lot to follow. Luckily, we’re plugged in at Decrypt’s GG. We cover the biggest happenings throughout the week, and then this weekly roundup provides a quick way to catch up, as well as find a bunch of other little bits of news from throughout the week. Top stories Off the Grid NFT sales, Steam plans: Avalanche-powered battle royale shooter game Off the Grid…
Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) broke above the $95,000 psychological barrier on Thursday, driven by renewed confidence among long-term holders. With key on-chain metrics pointing to a slowdown in exchange-bound inflows, the coin may soon reclaim the $100,000 price mark. BTC Poised for Further Gains Amid Low Sell-Offs and Rising Demand According to on-chain data from CryptoQuant, the number of unique wallet addresses sending BTC to exchanges has dropped to its lowest level since 2017. This currently sits at 19,282 addresses, falling by over 60% over the past month. Bitcoin Exchange Depositing Addresses. Source: CryptoQuant This metric, commonly interpreted as a…
A technical discussion on X (formerly Twitter) between Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson quickly blew up into a wider critique of blockchain design, governance, and the practical, real-world viability of zero-knowledge (zk) proof systems. It all began with a mathematical musing from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, who explored the theoretical efficiency of distributing zk proof workloads across multiple provers. A fun math aside, on the idea of splitting a large zk proving workload between multiple provers.Suppose you have N provers, and you have a proving workload that you split into N parts (so, one part per…