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One of the foremost projects aiming to increase the speed of the Ethereum network is ramping up its work on the world’s original blockchain: Bitcoin. Ethereum layer-2 Starknet, in partnership with BTC wallet Xverse, is aiming to deliver a “full DeFi experience to Bitcoin users.” Xverse said it will “achieve Bitcoin’s DeFi take-off moment,” through integrating with Starknet in Q2 2025, in an emailed announcement on Tuesday. The partnership with Xverse comes amid a period of increased research into Bitcoin scaling using Starknet. The Starknet Foundation has published a new Bitcoin Roadmap, which described how Starknet would remain fully active…

XRP shark and whale wallets have been on the rise in recent weeks as XRP maintains a strong performance against Bitcoin despite the latest market struggles. This is according to an assessment from market intelligence firm Santiment. The platform’s recent analysis of the condition of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem comes on the back of an impressive rebound secured by XRP yesterday. XRP up 284% Against Bitcoin Despite Current Downturn For context, after three consecutive days of persistent losses from Feb. 16 to 18, XRP recorded a recovery push yesterday, spiking by a massive 6.92% to reclaim the $2.7 price…

Inferium AI has reportedly integrated ASI-1 Mini to its platform as the first Web3-native large language model (LLM) developed by Fetch.ai. The joint initiative improves access to AI systems by delivering tools that help developers, researchers, and businesses to test, validate, and deploy ASI-1 Mini to operate across decentralized platforms. https://twitter.com/InferiumAI/status/1899445181344063868 ASI-1 Mini enters the market to advance AI capabilities in Web3-enabled applications. Inferium AI provides its customers with a thorough framework to monitor AI model operational performance in real-time. The release of ASI-1 Mini enables users to use a transparent and decentralized environment for testing coupled with implementation capabilities.…

SatLayer, the Bitcoin yield hub, is bringing BTC restaking to Sui, unlocking new DeFi opportunities with secure, yield-generating Bitcoin staking. In partnership with Lombard Finance, SatLayer is now opening early access to its BTC deposit app—and early users can score 3x Sats² rewards for a limited time.—A New Era for BTCFi on SuiBy integrating with Sui Network, SatLayer is expanding Bitcoin’s security and liquidity beyond its native ecosystem. This collaboration enables BTC restaking through Lombard Finance, paving the way for new DeFi applications built on Sui.“Early access users get the best perks—extra rewards, first-mover advantages, and a front-row seat to…

Pi Network (PI) has officially launched on OKX, recording notable volatility as investors rushed to cash in on the hype. The move marks a significant milestone for the project, coinciding with its transition to the Open Network phase. Pi Network (PI) Listed For Spot Trading After actively pursuing exchange listings and securing commitments from several trading platforms, Pi Network’s PI token is finally live for spot trading on crypto exchanges, including OKX. An official announcement from the network on X (Twitter) revealed a floor price of $2 on OKX. “Pi listed on OKX: 1 PI = 2$,” the network shared.…

This is a segment from the Supply Shock newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Serial entrepreneur Dan Held, whose past exits include Zeroblock and Interchange, sees Bitcoin DeFi as the largest untapped opportunity of his decade-long crypto career. Speaking on the Supply Shock podcast Tuesday, Held told host Pete Rizzo that he sees decentralized finance (DeFi) as the key to unlocking bitcoin’s potential as a $300 trillion global asset. He pointed to the ability to earn yield for lending bitcoin — one of the many financial functions DeFi replicates without centralized intermediaries — as a major opportunity. Held’s journey into…

Edoardo Farina, founder of Alpha Lions Academy, shares insights on how many XRP tokens one needs to hold to join the prestigious ranks of the world’s wealthiest XRP holders. In numerous videos shared on social media, Farina has explained what it takes to secure a spot among the top XRP holders globally. XRP Required for the Top 10% Wallets Farina clarified that owning just 2,501 XRP can place an investor in the top 10% of the largest XRP wallet holders. As of today, 617,768 XRP wallets belong to the top ten holder category. For context, XRP has a massive pool…

Widely followed crypto analyst Rekt Capital says that Bitcoin (BTC) is suddenly flashing bullishness after retesting range lows. The pseudonymous trader tells his 537,300 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is showing bullish divergence on the daily chart. Bullish divergence, which suggests price will start to increase, occurs when the price of assets records lower lows while indicators, such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI), a momentum oscillator indicator, are witnessing higher lows. “Early signs of the bullish divergence playing out. However, for BTC to transition into trend continuation and the bullish divergence to fully mature BTC…

Ondo Finance dominates the real-world asset sector in transaction volume, outpacing other RWA tokens, despite the current market downturn. Ondo Finance (ONDO) is leading the RWA sector in terms of transaction volume, significantly outperforming other RWA tokens in recent months, according to IntoTheBlock. While its transaction volume was relatively low for most of the year, a noticeable surge began in late 2024, with the token reaching the highest transaction volume among those tracked. In Jan. 2025, this volume spiked to over 400 million but has since fallen to below 300 million, though it still remains well ahead of other tokens…

Cryptocurrency analytics firm Alphractal has examined the current valuation of Bitcoin using the Short-Term Flow Fair Value metric and clarified whether BTC is cheap or expensive in the current market conditions. The Short-Term Flow Fair Value metric measures the relationship between new Bitcoin issuance and its absorption by the market. It takes into account the following: BTC inflows and outflows on exchanges affecting trading liquidity. Miner supply as miners frequently sell BTC to cover operational expenses. Transaction fees play a role in supply and demand dynamics. A high Short-Term Flow Fair Value indicates that more BTC is being absorbed by…