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StarkWare says its plan to expand its scaling technology to the Bitcoin network won’t result in forking Starknet or making a new token. StarkWare, the developer behind Starknet, clarified that its primary focus remains on scaling Ethereum through the use of validity rollups and ZK proofs even despite its efforts to bring scalability solutions to the Bitcoin ecosystem. We know that you are as excited as we are to see what Starknet over Bitcoin means!So, let’s clarify things 🦸Starknet will continue focusing on scaling Ethereum like we’ve done since launching its first Validity Rollup. We will notably continue our work…

Market watchers expect Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, to potentially reach a billion-dollar position in GameStop stock by Friday. Polymarket bets on Gill becoming a billionaire have gained traction, with “yes” odds rising to 50. Market watchers are widely backing retail stock trader Keith Gill to clear a billion dollars on his GameStop (GME) stock positions by Friday in what could become one of the biggest meme-stock trading success stories. Gill, popularly known by his X account @TheRoaringKitty and Reddit account “DeepF*ckingValue” aliases – he doesn’t use an asterisk on the platform – flashed a $583 million position in…

Cosmos-based automated market maker (AMM) Astroport has successfully migrated its governance and staking operations to the Neutron (NTRN) blockchain. This move marks a significant step for Astroport, offering new features and potentially enhanced opportunities within the Cosmos ecosystem. ASTRO and xASTRO Tokens Are Now Live on Neutron The platform has issued new Neutron-based versions of its governance token, ASTRO, and its staked counterpart, xASTRO. Holders of the previous ASTRO and xASTRO tokens must convert them to the new Neutron-based versions to continue participating in governance and staking rewards. Astroport’s migration aims to introduce new features. Users will soon be able…

Key Points: OKX initiated wallet transactions from block 846,867, processing 2,380+ transactions, costing 254.28 BTC (about $17.6 million). Allegations suggest OKX’s system led to internal bidding wars between its own transactions, exacerbating fees and user frustrations. The incident underscores concerns about OKX’s infrastructure reliability and broader systemic risks within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. OKX wallet transaction has come under fire for its handling of wallet transactions, with allegations of an ineffective automated system causing transaction fees to spiral out of control. According to mononaut, the founder of mempool, a blockchain analysis platform, OKX wallet transaction initiated wallet transactions from block 846,867…

Key takeaways dWallet Network integrates Zero Trust Protocols (ZTPs) with Aptos. It enables seamless multi-chain transactions without bridging or wrapping. Enhanced DeFi and gaming ecosystems on Aptos with robust security and low-cost infrastructure. dWallet Network, a pioneer in native multi-chain technology, is integrating its Zero Trust Protocols (ZTPs) with Aptos, a leading Layer-1 blockchain known for its security and efficiency. This partnership aims to revolutionize the DeFi and gaming ecosystems on Aptos by enabling secure multi-chain transactions. Users will be able to interact with , , and other blockchains without the need for traditional bridging or wrapping methods. Dwallet Labs…

Bitcoin (BTC) has flashed “glimmers of speculative activity” after consolidating for a couple of months, according to the crypto analytics firm Glassnode. In a new analysis, Glassnode notes that new buyers and investors who have held BTC between six months and three years are holding unrealized profits. “This observation is bolstered by the fact that only 0.03% of the Long-Term Holders are in a position of loss, which is typical of the early euphoric phase of a bull market. Over the last 2-months, the Sell-Side Risk Ratio for both Long and Short-Term Holders has reset and returned to an equilibrium.…

The Bitstamp acquisition is a strategic move by Robinhood to expand its crypto business, the report said. Bernstein said that by acquiring an exchange the trading platform can offer markets in many more tokens. JMP said it doesn’t expect material accretion from the deal. Robinhood’s (HOOD) acquisition of Bitstamp is a strategic move by the trading platform to expand its crypto business and positions the company well against competitors such as Coinbase (COIN) and Kraken, broker Bernstein said in a research report on Friday. The broker notes that Bitstamp, as one of the oldest exchanges that offers crypto, Robinhood has…

A new solution for the global supply chain, known as the Virtual Watch Tower (VWT), is in the pipeline, creating a decentralized global community that seamlessly shares data to improve the ecosystem. The TLIP community, founded by the IOTA Foundation and Trademark Africa, is the first responder and aims to integrate its solutions into the upcoming global decentralized database. Despite massive technological advances, the global supply chain and logistics industry has lagged behind, with most processes being opaque, siloed and paper-based. This is all set to change with the advent of a new decentralized solution, and the IOTA Foundation will…

Kraken Pro, an advanced cryptocurrency trading platform, has announced the listing of a new trading pair: DOGE/GBP. This addition comes just days after the exchange introduced the DOGE/AUD pair, signaling its commitment to expanding its offerings for Dogecoin traders around the globe. The introduction of the DOGE/GBP trading pair allows traders to directly trade Dogecoin against the British Pound. This move is expected to enhance liquidity and accessibility for DOGE in the crypto market, providing more options for users to engage with the popular cryptocurrency. 📣 New trading pair available for spot✔️ DOGE/GBPStart trading now: https://t.co/W0n7h066tr*Geographic restrictions apply pic.twitter.com/zRQAK4iCjZ —…

Crypto exchange Coinbase has unveiled a new metric dubbed the h-index to address distortions in tracking onchain adoption caused by airdrop-related activities. Coinbase, a publicly traded U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, known for its development of Base, a layer-2 solution for Ethereum, has introduced a new metric to provide a more accurate measure of blockchain network adoption. This new metric aims to mitigate distortions caused by airdrop-related activities and Sybil attacks. In a research report on Friday, Coinbase noted that investments in blockchain infrastructure have led to an excess of blockspace, making onchain transactions cheaper and fueling networks with a new wave…