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Bitcoin and altcoins further extended their losses amid a sell-off triggered by US President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war. While Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are reaching levels not seen for a long time, investors’ losses have also increased. While the CEO of CryptoQuant stated that the bull market in Bitcoin is over, investors who are in a state of anxious waiting are wondering whether the decline will continue. At this point, Peter Chung, Head of Research at Presto Research, said that amid the increasing caution regarding the speed and scope of the customs tariff applications announced by Trump on…

A Minecraft clone on the Somnia blockchain testnet called Chunked puts every in-game action on the blockchain—from a player’s movement to every block placed, mined, and crafted. Creator MSquared, a division of metaverse tech builder Improbable, says this is the first of a number of blockchain experiments as the firm looks to see how far it can push the boundaries of crypto gaming. Playing the game is a smooth experience, even with all the on-chain hooks, as there isn’t noticeable lag when placing or mining a block. That said, some issues can arise when crafting with blocks momentarily disappearing from…

NodeOps, the AI-powered decentralised physical infrastructure network (DePIN) orchestration layer has launched Staking Hub, a new feature that allows users to stake tokens across multiple proof-of-stake networks. The new feature debuts with support for $HYPE (Hyperliquid currently on testnet) and $BEAM (Beam currently on mainnet). As part of the launch campaign, NodeOps is also introducing Stakedrop, an incentivised staking program that rewards users with the native token of the network and stNODE (Node points) for staking through NodeOps. Node points can be converted into the Node token post-campaign. To commemorate the inaugural networks on the NodeOps Staking Hub, stakers will…

Bitcoin ETFs ended their two-week winning streak with a $173 million outflow. Ether ETFs remained under pressure, closing the week with nearly $50 million in net outflows, marking their sixth straight week in the red. Bitcoin ETFs Flows Turn Negative Again With Ether ETFs Logging 6th Straight Week of Outflows A wave of investor caution swept through crypto ETFs this past week, as bitcoin ETFs saw their two-week inflow streak snapped with a sharp $172.69 million net outflow. The brunt of the pullback came Tuesday, April 1, when fears around looming U.S. tariffs intensified, triggering a massive $157.64 million exit.…

Shiba Inu’s Layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium, is approaching a major milestone, nearing 1 billion total transactions. According to ShibariumScan, the Shibarium network has processed 992,561,156 transactions, leaving only about 8 million more to reach the 1 billion mark. The recent increase in daily transactions has accelerated Shibarium’s progress toward this landmark. In the last 24 hours alone, transactions surged to 3.84 million, signaling increased network usage and engagement. Other Shibarium measures are also reporting growth. According to ShibariumScan, total blocks have surpassed 10 million, with the latest count at 10,188,747 and total addresses at 191,626,796. Shibarium is expected to undergo a…

Stanford lab, focused on AI research, will use the decentralized cloud computing platform Theta EdgeCloud for its work on LLMs. The decentralized cloud could be the solution for AI’s vast computing needs. On April 17, Theta Labs revealed that Stanford University’s AI would use Theta (THETA) EdgeCloud in its work on large language models. The lab, led by Assistant Professor Ellen Vitercik, will use the platform for discrete optimization and algorithmic reasoning of LLMs. Stanford joins a growing list of academic institutions using the decentralized platform for research. According to Theta Labs, other adopters of EdgeCloud include Seoul National University,…

A crypto strategist known for making timely Bitcoin calls says he sees a path for BTC to remain in bull territory, amid surging bearish momentum. In a new strategy session, pseudonymous trader Cheds tells his 49,800 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin bears have had the upper hand ever since BTC broke below its crucial support level at $90,000. According to Cheds, Bitcoin bulls must now defend BTC’s next line of support to avoid a potential repeat of the 2021 market collapse. “I still remain in the camp that we still have the momentum overhang from losing [$90,000] support, and it’s very…

Why did Joseph Maldonado-Passage, better known as Joe Exotic from the viral Netflix docuseries “Tiger King,” debut a meme coin on Solana from prison earlier this week? “I’m knee-deep in lawyer bills,” he told Decrypt in an interview, claiming the endeavor will also benefit children through donations to a nonprofit called Operation Smile. The 62-year-old, who has lived behind bars for seven years, didn’t launch the meme coin himself. Instead, he said his lawyers helped him get “Official Tiger King” off the ground, which began trading under the ticker name EXOTIC on Monday. Most celebrity meme coins end up as…

HeLa Space, a prominent crypto exchange, has announced its latest collaboration with another popular crypto exchange called CoinEx Indonesia. The partnership between HeLa Space and CoinEx Indonesia focuses on boosting Web3 expansion in the Asian region. The platform revealed this collaboration on its official social media account. We’re excited to team up with @CoinExIndonesia to support Web3 growth across Asia. This collaboration will bring new opportunities for education, innovation, and community building. Stay tuned for upcoming events and campaigns! #HeLaLabs #CoinExIndonesia #Web3Asia… pic.twitter.com/mmPg6IVS3q — HeLa Space 🍀 (@HeLa_Labs) April 17, 2025 HeLa Space Joins Forces with CoinEx Indonesia to Boost…

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson expects $250,000 BTC ATH target in a year. Bitcoin despite the many bearish signs and upcoming sips is still set for a new ATH. Reputed analyst breaks down the current state of the crypto market. Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson expects the pioneer cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) to hit an ATH of $250,000 within a year. Referring to the most recent brutal BTC price dip from $83,000 to $75,000, Hoskinson says that the price of BTC can be compressed for now but like a spring will certainly bounce back. In fact, he expects Bitcoin to more than bounce…