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After years of relying heavily on trading fees, crypto exchanges seem to be experimenting with subscription models in a possible shift toward more predictable business models. Crypto exchanges are no longer just places to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. As trading volume remains volatile — sometimes swinging within hours — platforms like Kraken and Coinbase are turning to subscription models in search of more stable revenue. Over the years, crypto traders have seen exchanges roll out a wide range of services — from decentralized platforms and staking products to NFT marketplaces, lending features, and peer-to-peer tools. But most of them still…
Fetch.ai has announced the partnership with the luxury automotive industry pioneer Mansory, to integrate ASI-1 Mini into the vehicles. It is the world’s first Web3-native language model (LLM) specifically built for agent-based AI. Fetch.ai and Mansory to integrate the ASI-1 Mini into luxury cars Fetch.ai and the ASI-1 Mini language model for Mansory luxury machines The launch of ASI-1 Mini and the price of FET Fetch.ai and Mansory to integrate the ASI-1 Mini into luxury cars Fetch.ai, software company for decentralized and autonomous AI agents, has announced the new strategic partnership with Mansory, a pioneer in the luxury automotive sector.…
Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin Policy Institute Launch “The Bitcoin Policy Hour” to Explore Global Finance, Policy and Monetary Trends
New Show Release – “The Bitcoin Policy Hour” April 9, 2025 – Nashville, TN – Bitcoin Magazine, in collaboration with the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), has officially launched a new weekly show titled The Bitcoin Policy Hour, a timely and incisive series focused on political economy, macroeconomic policy, and the evolving global financial order. The weekly show features BPI Executive Director Matthew Pines, Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, and Growth Associate Zack Cohen. With decades of combined experience in national security, regulatory affairs, and economic research, this trio brings a fresh and rigorous perspective to Bitcoin’s role in shaping the…
Arbitrum DAO is at the center of a voting manipulation controversy after one user spent 5 ETH worth around $10,000 to buy 19.5 million ARB ($6.5 million) votes. Crypto analyst Ignas shared the incident on X, noting that it could have massive consequences for decentralized governance. According to Ignas, the user hitmonlee.eth bought the votes on Lobby Finance, a DeFi protocol that allows token holders to delegate their voting power in a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) to others. Through the protocol, those who want to influence DAO decisions can buy voting power for a fixed price or auction while the…
An Ethereum whale conducted a $7.5M sale involving 5094 $ETH tokens at $1471 today to pay back debts at current rates based on on-chain analysis. The whale’s financial losses increased significantly after the sustained Ethereum price decline occurred within their debt repayment operations. A whale sold 5,094 $ETH($7.5M) at $1,471 today to repay the debt again.He originally borrowed 80.91M $USDT to buy 26,235 $ETH at $3,084 on July 5, 2024.On March 11, he sold 25,800 $ETH for 47.8M $USDT at $1,853 to repay part of the debt.The whale has lost ~$40M on $ETH.… pic.twitter.com/aTZMmVHVuD — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) April 9, 2025…
XRP delivers robust performance in cross-border payments and is expected to grow further due to increasing adoption and appropriate legal actions. The exceptional speed combined with the scalability of HBAR blockchain makes it an optimal choice for business adoption, which translates to financial attractiveness. The merged aspects of DeFi technology and scalability in ALGO act as a powerful investment platform because of the large-scale DeFi growth expected in 2025. Investors in cryptocurrency search for promising opportunities because the market shows continuous development with projects that promise high growth potential. Several altcoins have proven capable of delivering superior value for the…
Following the largest crypto hack in history, Bybit is slowly recovering—thanks in large part to retail investment. Crypto exchange Bybit is recovering from the largest hack in crypto history, which resulted in a $1.6 billion loss. In a research report by Block Scholes, commissioned by Bybit, the analytics firm outlined the nature of the crash and the platform’s subsequent recovery. Following the hack, Bybit’s market share dropped from 10% in January 2025 to just 4%. However, according to the report, that figure rebounded to 7% within weeks. At the same time, both trading volumes and order book depth, the quantity…
Trump’s latest tariff hikes on China may shift the global Bitcoin mining industry offshore, as domestic miners face increased premiums on hardware costs. Bitcoin (BTC) mining may soon shift further offshore as U.S. miners face rising hardware costs. On Wednesday, April 9, a new report from Hashlabs Mining CEO Jaran Mellerud highlighted the economic impact of U.S. tariffs on the domestic crypto mining industry. According to the report, these tariffs could increase mining equipment costs in the U.S. by at least 22% compared to other countries. Specifically, U.S. crypto miners rely heavily on imported hardware from Asian countries such as…
CESS Showcases Decentralized Storage Innovations at Blockchain Education Seminar on Capitol Hill
CESS, a leader in decentralized storage solutions, took part in the Blockchain Association’s Use Case Fly-In on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The event brought together leading blockchain industry players to showcase real-world applications of decentralized technology to policymakers. With prominent participants like IoTeX, Consensys, Electric Coin Co, Pyth Network, and Filecoin Foundation, the seminar provided a platform for discussing how blockchain is transforming various industries. CESS took this opportunity to highlight its decentralized storage solutions, demonstrating the essential role of secure, scalable, and efficient data management in the evolving digital economy. The Significance of the Event The BA’s Blockchain…
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, may be preparing to offload part of its extensive Bitcoin (BTC) holdings as it faces growing financial pressures. According to a recent U.S. SEC filing, the company, led by Michael Saylor, faces a complex mix of declining Bitcoin prices, growing debt, and weakening cash flow. What Did Strategy Disclose to the SEC? In an 8-K report to the SEC, Strategy revealed it might be forced to sell Bitcoin if it cannot secure new equity or debt financing. The document noted that unfavorable market conditions could force the sale of Bitcoin below its original purchase cost for some…