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Superstitions and Winning Strategies: How Lucky Charms Meet Ice36 Tournaments Many players believe that a lucky charm can tip the odds in their favor. The idea is simple: a rabbit’s foot, a four‑leaf clover, or even a favorite song can boost confidence. Confidence, in turn, helps you stay focused and make better decisions. But what really drives the popularity of superstitions? It’s the feeling of control in a game that is mostly chance. When you feel “lucky,” you are less likely to chase losses and more likely to enjoy the experience. Have you ever wondered why some players walk away…

What Is BabyDoge Coin and Why Are People Talking About It? Move over, Dogecoin—there’s a new pup in town, and it’s got big ambitions! BabyDoge Coin burst onto the cryptocurrency scene on June 1, 2021, as a dog-themed token with purpose. Created as a BEP-20 token onBNB Chain (formerly Binance Smart Chain), this cryptocurrency quickly developed its own identity beyond being just a Dogecoin spinoff. The project was launched by an anonymous development team that combined the viral appeal of dog-themed cryptocurrencies with actual utility and charitable causes. This unique approach has helped BabyDoge Coin attract more than 1.9+ million…

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The DeFi broker rule saga is behind us. It only took 3+ years. Crypto industry groups all but closed the book on the matter on Wednesday when they requested the lawsuit they filed against the IRS be dismissed. “The parties agree that, in light of the enactment of Joint Resolution 25, the Final Rule has no force and effect, meaning this action is now moot,” they wrote. The Resolution, brought under the Congressional Review Act, sought to nix an IRS rule (published in December) that required…

OKX Wallet, the crypto wallet of the well-known crypto exchange OKX, has announced an exclusive integration with DeFiApp, a rapidly expanding Web3 platform. The integration aims to improve the overall Web3 accessibility for the consumers. The platform took to social media to reveal this integration. We’re happy to announce that @defidotapp has integrated #Wallet!You can now use our Wallet to seamlessly access multichain assets, swap securely, and explore Web3 on the Defi App. pic.twitter.com/3dMnGV3oDX — OKX Wallet (@wallet) April 19, 2025 OKX Wallet Integrates with DeFiApp to Expand Web3 Accessibility OKX Wallet considers the integration with DeFiApp as an important…

This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Two weeks ago, Solana validators voted down SIMD-0228, a proposal that would have significantly cut network inflation. Still, core Solana stakeholders seem interested in cutting inflation at some point, a prospect that would hurt the bottom line for validators. Validators run Solana’s software to help add blocks to the blockchain, and they’re paid for the labor partly via inflation. Validators can be pretty much anyone with some pricey hardware and internet access, but in a world of lower SOL inflation, it may become less worthwhile to run…

The Brazilian justice system sentenced Joel Ferreira de Souza to 128 years, 5 months, and 28 days in prison. Souza was identified as the main operator of Braiscompany, a Brazilian crypto scheme that raised over $100 million from nearly 20,000 investors. Brazilian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Operators Receive Combined Sentences of Over 170 Years in Prison The Brazilian justice system finalized a case against the leaders of Braiscompany, one of the largest cryptocurrency schemes ever registered in the country. According to case files obtained by local media, three individuals were found guilty of different crimes and sentenced to spend over 170…

Bitcoin slumped to a three-week low on Sunday as U.S. equity futures pointed sharply lower and investors digested the latest escalation in trade tensions under President Donald Trump. The largest crypto by market value fell more than 6% over the last 24 hours to $77,700, CoinGecko data shows. Ethereum is down nearly 12% to $1,575, while broader crypto markets showed similar declines, mirroring losses in risk assets globally. Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures extended their declines in early Asia hours. S&P 500 E-mini futures fell 4.3%, Dow futures lost 4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 4.6%, setting the stage for a…

The crypto market is a never-ending place. One day you’re happy with a new high, the next day you’re scared of red candles. But here’s the difference: you can still make money when the price is down. What’s the secret? Crypto staking, or as some websites are now calling it, pledging. In fact, on-chain data shows that Donald Trump’s crypto program, World Liberty, has pledged a whopping 14,701 ETH using Lido, the largest staking move of 2025. That’s over $50 million worth of Ethereum. If someone like Trump is pledging when the price is down, what’s stopping you? 1. OnStaking…

Vietnam’s Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang met with Bybit CEO Ben Zhou on April 17 at the Ministry’s headquarters to discuss potential cooperation in the digital asset space. The meeting marked a significant step forward in fostering cooperation to build a legal framework for digital assets. It also advanced the plan to establish Vietnam’s first virtual asset exchange. Bybit and Vietnam Explore Crypto Opportunities According to the official portal of the Ministry of Finance, Ben Zhou, co-founder of Bybit, and his delegation met with leaders from various departments of the Ministry on the morning of April 17. The Ministry reported…

Hashprice, a key metric used to gauge miner revenue, is currently hovering near a five-year low, according to HashRate Index—a stark reminder of how difficult the mining business has become. In simple terms, the metric is the income miners can expect per unit of computing power, denoted by per petahash (PH/s). It can be denominated in U.S. dollars or BTC, although it’s most commonly quoted in USD for practical comparison. At present, hashprice sits at $44.00 PH/s, only slightly above its August 2024 low, when bitcoin reached $49,000 amid the yen carry trade unwind. Currently, bitcoin is trading around $84,000.…