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BNB has reclaimed the $580 level following the successful testnet completion of a key network upgrade, injecting fresh optimism into the BNB ecosystem and the broader Binance Smart Chain (BSC) community. The Lorentz hard fork upgrade was completed on the BNB Chain testnet, lowering block time to 1.5 seconds while significantly boosting transaction speed and network efficiency. Currently, block time on the opBNB testnet is 0.5 seconds and 1.5 seconds on the BSC testnet. The Lorentz testnet hardforks are complete!opBNB is now running at 0.5s block times & BSC testnet is live with 1.5s block timesFaster blocks. Smoother performance. Now…

Binance Futures is expanding its range of trading products with the launch of a new USDⓈ-margined perpetual contract for PROMPT (PROMPTUSDT) that offers traders up to 25x leverage. Binance Futures to Launch PROMPTUSDT Perpetual Contract with Up to 25x Leverage According to an announcement published today, the new contract went live on April 11, 2025 at 09:30 UTC as part of Binance’s efforts to diversify trading options and improve user experience on its derivatives platform. The contract will have a maximum funding rate of +2.00% / -2.00% at launch, with funding fee payments occurring every four hours. A standard mechanism…

If you have been keeping up with how privacy policies are changing, this week brought some big news, as Vitalik Buterin just dropped what he is calling his “current thoughts” on a plan to boost privacy in the Ethereum ecosystem. The aim is to make changes that will not cause too much trouble for the main protocol, while still protecting users’ activity from any unwanted attention. Instead of suggesting major changes to the consensus layer, Buterin’s roadmap presents a series of small, application-level and wallet-integrated improvements, with each one designed to fix a specific, noticeable problem with how privacy currently…

Danny Masterson is a name most famously associated with the hit sitcom That ’70s Show where he played the beloved character Steven Hyde. Over the years, Masterson built a reputation as both a talented actor and a multifaceted entertainer—dabbling in DJing, modeling, and even real estate investments. However, his career took a dramatic turn following serious legal controversies that have not only tarnished his public image but also affected his financial standing. Today, most reliable sources estimate the Danny Masterson net worth at around $8 million. In this article, we explore how Danny Masterson amassed his wealth, the sources of…

South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchange Upbit announced today that it will end trading support for Hifi Finance (HIFI) on May 12, 2025, citing unresolved concerns regarding transparency and sustainability of the project. Upbit to Delist Hifi Finance (HIFI) on May 12 Following Investment Warning The decision comes after HIFI was placed on investment alert status on March 28, 2025, due to a number of red flags identified through Upbit’s Best Practices for Digital Asset Trading Support. According to the official notice, HIFI trading will end at 17:00 on May 12, 2025. The affected trading pairs are: All pending buy and…

Layer 1 network Flare has proposed the launch of XRPFi, which will bring DeFi functionalities like staking, lending, and borrowing to XRP holders. The Flare team announced the move on April 10, teasing the ploy to DeFi-hungry XRP holders. The integration will bring decentralized finance features to XRP enthusiasts, allowing them to earn incentives on their stash beyond the asset’s price performance. Flare to Bring DeFi Functionalities to XRP In an X post, Flare teased the launch of FXRP for XRP holders, a pool that brings decentralized features to enthusiasts. The team noted that the XRPFi initiative would bring programmability…

An analyst has drawn a provocative comparison between Ethereum and Nokia, a once-dominant tech platform that failed to adapt quickly enough to a changing competitive market. The comparison comes amidst the ongoing Ethereum versus Solana debate. It goes back years and reflects a deeper tension between legacy dominance and next-gen performance. It concerns which platform is better suited to become the backbone of Web3, DeFi, NFTs, and the broader crypto economy. Analyst Compares Ethereum to Nokia The analyst warns that, like Nokia, Ethereum could be headed for a slow decline, much like the once-dominant mobile phone maker that Apple overtook…

Global trade tensions, especially tariffs from China and the EU, are contributing to increased volatility in both traditional and crypto markets, with Bitcoin and Ethereum particularly affected. While Bitcoin shows short-term strength, long-term projections remain uncertain amid macroeconomic instability and mixed investor sentiment. The cryptocurrency market is facing heightened volatility as China and the European Union (EU) impose significant retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. These developments have sparked concerns about potential downturns in digital asset valuations, particularly Bitcoin (BTC).​ As a note, since 2021, as CNF reported, China has been dominating Bitcoin’s hash rate and the broader crypto market. China…

Bitcoin (BTC), the top cryptocurrency by market cap, is currently testing a key technical level that could decide its short-term direction, as it is approaching the middle line of the Bollinger Bands on the daily time frame. That is a zone often seen as a pivot between bullish and bearish phases. The key level to watch is $83,368, which is the middle band of the Bollinger Bands indicator. After going down for a while, Bitcoin is trying to get back up, trading just below this threshold. If it can get past the middle band, it could be a sign that…

The direct trade dispute between the United States and China escalated further Wednesday, even as broader market sentiment saw relief. China announced an increase in tariffs on US goods to 84%, which is to take effect on April 10. This represents a direct response to President Donald Trump’s earlier imposition of a 104% tariff on Chinese imports. These tit-for-tat measures have intensified the ongoing trade war between the two largest global economies. How Did Markets React to Conflicting News? Interestingly, while specific US-China tensions worsened, broader financial markets, including crypto, showed slight recovery in the last 24 hours. The rally…