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Shiba Inu experienced extreme volatility on Australian-based crypto exchange FameEX, briefly soaring to $0.00001004 shortly after its listing on the platform. Shiba Inu secured a new spot listing on FameEX, giving the meme token access to another trading venue. The exchange announced that it had added $SHIB alongside UNUS SED $LEO ($LEO), with spot trading for the $SHIB/$USDT and $LEO/$USDT pairs opening at 10:00 UTC on August 11, 2026. At the same time, FameEX enabled $SHIB deposits and withdrawals, allowing users to transfer the token to and from the exchange. FameEX described Shiba Inu as a decentralized, community-driven meme token…
Kinetiq is addressing significant challenges that many within the Hyperliquid ecosystem are eager to resolve. According to @Delphi_Digital, this initiative could be a pivotal move that fosters speculation and activity on the HyperEVM platform. If successful, it may significantly enhance user engagement and drive the next altcoin season. Breaking It Down The broader cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing mixed signals, with varying momentum across major assets. Kinetiq’s focus on improving infrastructure for Hyperliquid could align with a broader trend of increasing interest in altcoins, especially if it effectively addresses user needs. This development comes amid a backdrop where traders are…
$NEAR Protocol has announced the integration of multichain asset flow into ShieldSwap, significantly enhancing its platform capabilities. This development was highlighted in a tweet by the $NEAR Protocol team. The integration aims to facilitate seamless asset transfers across different blockchain networks, which is increasingly important in today’s multichain ecosystem. This move could attract more users to the ShieldSwap platform, enhancing its competitive edge. What Went Down The broader crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, but $NEAR Protocol’s latest announcement stands out. By enabling multichain asset flow on ShieldSwap, $NEAR is positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape…
You might have heard about BIP-110; here’s why this fork is not just bad for Bitcoin, but it is built on a misunderstanding of what a Bitcoin node is and what it is good for. As well as why, because of this misunderstanding, BIP-110 will fail. This article is a Take. Opinions expressed are entirely the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Magazine. BIP-110 is a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal titled as a Reduced Data Temporary Softfork. The BIP proposes a consensus change to Bitcoin, which attempts to limit the types and amounts of arbitrary…
Katana CEO Matt Fisher has said a dollar stablecoin planned by 21 financial institutions for the first half of 2027 could generate yield through independent DeFi protocols, although holders would assume risks not covered by its issuing banks. Katana CEO Matt Fisher told crypto.news that the $GENIUS Act restriction applies to permitted stablecoin issuers, not necessarily to how holders use tokens after receiving them, though he described his position as a market-structure view rather than legal advice. “The $GENIUS Act stops the issuer from paying yield; it doesn’t stop the holder from putting the dollar to work somewhere the issuer…
The White House has unveiled details of a major U.S.-backed agreement to develop Venezuela’s oil reserves. The deal puts North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) at the center of a plan that reshapes oil flows between Venezuela, the United States and global markets. According to the White House, NABEP has received 100-year concessions to develop 17 Venezuelan oil fields holding about 65 billion barrels of proven reserves. The company plans to invest up to $100 billion in new infrastructure as it expands production. The size of the investment makes this more than a short-term oil market story. It is a…
According to on-chain data, a Uniswap investor transferred a total of 9.295 million $UNI to Coinbase Prime’s hot wallet around 10:20 AM. The total value of the tokens at the time of the transfer was approximately $33.46 million. The investor in question had previously profited from periods of price increases in $UNI. It is stated that the investor sold during the $UNI price surge that occurred after the fee switch mechanism was implemented in the Uniswap ecosystem last November. The approximately 8% drop in $UNI’s price today is attributed to a recent transfer transaction. However, there is no definitive information…
bStocks has experienced a notable shift as more than a third of its trading volume on the BNBCHAIN now flows through PancakeSwap, according to a tweet by the influential account @PancakeSwap. This development suggests that PancakeSwap has become a primary venue for trading bStocks, which could influence pricing and liquidity in the market moving forward. More details can be found in the original tweet here. The Key Development The crypto market just witnessed a significant trend as bStocks saw 37.3% of its trading volume occur on PancakeSwap over the last 24 hours. This data underscores PancakeSwap’s growing importance as a…
The Solana Foundation has officially joined the Rust Foundation as a Platinum member, as announced during RustConf 2026 alongside NVIDIA. This strategic partnership aims to leverage Rust’s performance, safety, and reliability to enhance Solana’s high-throughput network. As a result, developers may find it easier to build on Solana’s platform, potentially driving further innovation in the blockchain space. Source The Key Development The Solana Foundation’s recent announcement marks a significant step in its ongoing development efforts. By joining the Rust Foundation as a Platinum member, Solana aims to deepen its integration with Rust, a programming language that has been crucial to…
Bitcoin could be entering a new phase after months of weakness, with Michael Saylor suggesting that the market may have already found its bottom. Speaking live on CNBC, Saylor said Bitcoin peaked near $125,000 in October before falling to around $60,000. He now believes the market is entering what he called the “spring phase.” “At the top in October, about 125, I think we bottomed at 60. I think we’re moving into the spring phase. We’ve got decent support here at these levels. I think we’ll rally from here.” He said. Saylor acknowledged that Bitcoin is still facing macroeconomic headwinds…