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Decentralized finance (DeFi) on the Bitcoin blockchain may still be in its infancy relative to Ethereum, but Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) is becoming safer and cheaper, crypto analytics firm Messari said in a new report. A central participant is Rootstock, one of the oldest Bitcoin layer-2 projects, crypto analytics firm Messari said in its “State of Rootstock” report, published on Thursday. Rootstock is now secured by 81% of Bitcoin’s total hashrate, meaning miners that account for amount the hashrate are also approving transactions on the layer 2. The figure was just 56% before the the onboarding of Foundry and Spiderpool, the…

This week Ethereum has been the market’s focus due to its dramatic price movement as well as significant whale activity that is having an impact on the ecosystem. In just the last three days, Abraxas Capital, one of the most active participants at the moment, has taken an incredible 185,309 ETH worth about $399 million out of centralized exchanges. ETH’s dramatic price increase from about $1,800 to a peak of $2,600, representing a nearly 44% rally in less than a week, is occurring at the same time as this activity. Given the size and timing of this withdrawal, it appears…

XRP, long known as a payment-focused digital asset with high liquidity and institutional use, now sees its on-chain utility expand. This shift addresses previous limitations, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi), where most XRP holdings previously remained idle. Now, according to Jeremy Koch, a researcher at Messari, that dynamic could be shifting. In a recent post, Koch highlighted Doppler Finance, a platform built on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) that allows users to earn passive returns on XRP through structured yield strategies. The platform’s current total value locked (TVL) surpasses $15 million. Doppler is now gaining an ege in terms of momentum…

Ripple’s Global Co-Head of Policy says political participation in Washington helped shift U.S. leadership toward crypto support. Ripple’s outreach spanned the 2024 election cycle and major political events. Ripple Emphasizes Need to “Show Up” Ripple is stressing the importance of engaging directly with policymakers. In a video posted on X, Global Co-Head of Policy Lauren Belive stated that “decisions are made by those who show up,” quoting the TV show The West Wing. She said Ripple made a strategic decision to invest in the political process throughout 2024. Belive highlighted the company’s efforts during a challenging period under SEC Chair…

Conor McGregor, the 36-year-old UFC legend with 22 wins and 6 losses, has urged his homeland to become a crypto hub by implementing a digital asset reserve. He asserted that crypto in its origin was “founded to give power back to the people,” and noted that he will co-host a Twitter (X) space to “talk about what I want to see changed.” Crypto in it’s origin was founded to give power back to the people. An Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve will give power to the people’s money. I will be cohosting a Twitter space to talk about what I want…

US White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett stated in his statements on the Fox News Sunday Morning Futures program that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and US Trade Representative Greer are working on approximately 24 trade agreements. Hassett said China was “very keen” to rebalance its trade relationship with the US and begin talks. He also said new trade deals could be announced this week. Meanwhile, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said at a market briefing held by the Qatar branch of Standard Chartered Bank that the current tariff war creates uncertainties, but at the same time, the new order…

LinqAI, a key player in DeFi landscape, has announced its groundbreaking collaboration with Fetch.ai, a popular blockchain and AI project dealing with independent agent technology. The partnership targets to integrate LinqAI’s cutting-edge intelligence automation mechanism ASI-1 Mini into its key ecosystem components with the help of Fetch.ai. The platform took to social media to disclose this landmark development. New Partnership 🔥LinqAI x https://t.co/I58Y46qF31We’re partnering with @Fetch_ai to bring ASI-1 Mini into key layers of our ecosystem.This integration will enhance intelligent automation, enable multi-modal tasking, and prepare for future deployment across decentralized… pic.twitter.com/kfSd0KIGcj — LinqAI (@linq_ai) May 9, 2025 LinqAI Partners…

President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto actions have ushered in a more favorable regulatory and enforcement regime for crypto. When campaigning for his second term, the President promised to pardon Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht, a vow he kept—granting a pardon to the Bitcoin icon in his first days in office, after more than a decade of imprisonment for charges of money laundering and conspiracy to traffic narcotics. Two months later, Trump also granted pardon to Arthur Hayes and his BitMEX co-founders Benjamin Delo and Samuel Reed—along with former BitMEX employee Gregory Dwyer, and even the company itself. Those pardons have given…

NewLimit leads crypto fundraising with $130M from major venture firms. Mid-stage Web3 firms gain traction in identity, cybersecurity, and gaming sectors. Investors show continued interest in niche tokens and decentralized data platforms. A new round of fundraising activity has invested more than $250 million into blockchain ventures, according to an infographic released by Phoenix Group on May 10, 2025. The data outlines capital inflows across various Web3 sectors, including security, entertainment, analytics, identity verification, and meme-based projects. MAJOR RECENT CRYPTO FUNDRAISING EVENTS#NewLimit #Sentora #TRex #Sonic $S #DogeOS #GoQuant #Xweave pic.twitter.com/ZNo7OLkRtY — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) May 10,…

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano (ADA), has made a bold decision that signals he cannot wait to see the blockchain make rapid progress. In a recent update shared with community members, Hoskinson emphasized he would no longer tolerate delays to project developments within the ecosystem. Charles Hoskinson moves to accelerate Cardano’s technical road map The Cardano founder’s clarification came after a community member asked the reason behind the termination of specific project contracts. In his response, Charles Hoskinson maintained he was keen on getting the Leios upgrade live on the mainnet in 2026, not 2028. “I value Pragma and…