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Animoca Brands, a venture capital firm focused on gaming and the metaverse, has partnered with Ava Labs. According to The Block, Animoca Brands has invested in Avalanche ($AVAX) and formed a strategic partnership with Ava Labs. Accordingly, the two companies will work together to accelerate Avalanche’s expansion in Asia and the Middle East through capital investment, product integration, and consulting support. They will particularly support projects in the areas of real-world asset tokenization (RWA), entertainment, and digital identity, and will focus on expansion in Asia and the Middle East. The amount of the investment was not disclosed. Animoca Brands stated…

Robinhood, the popular commission-free trading platform, has officially announced the listing of BLEND, a cryptocurrency token. The move adds another digital asset to the company’s growing roster of tradable cryptocurrencies, signaling continued expansion into the crypto market. What is BLEND? BLEND is a cryptocurrency token associated with the Blend Network, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol focused on lending and borrowing services. The token is used within the ecosystem for governance, fee discounts, and staking rewards. While specific details about the Robinhood listing—such as the exact trading pair and launch date—remain limited, the announcement has generated interest among DeFi enthusiasts and…

Kraken said it will replace LayerZero, a protocol for moving crypto assets across blockchains, with Chainlink’s equivalent after the $292 million bridge exploit that hit liquid restaking protocol Kelp last month exposed risks in legacy cross-chain infrastructure. Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) will become the exclusive cross-chain service for Kraken’s wrapped crypto assets including kBTC, its wrapped bitcoin, the crypto exchange said in a statement. The move follows similar migrations by platforms including Kelp, Solv and Re. Kelp lost 116,500 rsETH (restaked ether) from a LayerZero-powered bridge in 2026’s largest exploit in April. LayerZero later said it “made a mistake”…

Bitcoin is showing renewed signs of weakness, with historical data suggesting the market may be entering a phase that typically brings further downside. According to analyst Benjamin Cowen, this period often marks the continuation of declines in midterm years. Key Points Bitcoin shows mid-cycle weakness as historical patterns point to continued downside in 2026. Analyst Benjamin Cowen says midterm years often bring fading momentum and extended corrections. $BTC tracks past cycles, down 47% from peak near $66K as Q2–Q3 weakness typically unfolds. Bear flag signals risk toward $50K–$41K, with macro pressures adding to bearish outlook. Bitcoin Midterm Pattern Points to…

Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,265. $ETH is now consolidating above $2,220 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,265 zone. The price is trading below $2,280 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,285 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,300 zone. Ethereum Price Extends Losses Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,300 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. $ETH price dipped below…

In a landmark move for institutional cryptocurrency adoption, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) has acquired $219 million worth of MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock. This purchase, reported by Wu Blockchain, represents the Canadian sovereign wealth fund’s first direct exposure to a Bitcoin-linked asset. With $142 billion in assets under management, AIMCo’s decision signals a significant shift in how large public funds view digital assets. AIMCo MicroStrategy Stock Purchase: A Debut in Bitcoin Exposure The transaction involved 1.38 million shares of MicroStrategy, a business intelligence firm that holds the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury globally. As of early 2025, MicroStrategy owns over 214,400…

Browser marker Opera (OPRA) wants to replace its cash-based deal with Celo with a 160 million $CELO token allocation, a move that would make the browser company a major stakeholder in the payments network if token holders approve it. The proposal, submitted to Celo’s governance forum, would swap a quarterly U.S. dollar grant for a three-year token award. Using the roughly 600 million $CELO now in circulation according to CoinMarketCap data, the proposed allocation equals about 27% of circulating supply. It also represents 16% of the token’s 1 billion maximum supply. $CELO is at the time of writing trading at…

Blockchain tracking service Whale Alert has flagged a significant transfer of 222,000,000 $USDT, valued at approximately $222 million, from an unidentified wallet to Wintermute, a prominent algorithmic trading firm and liquidity provider in the cryptocurrency market. The transaction, recorded on the Tron network, has drawn attention from analysts monitoring large-scale stablecoin movements. Details of the Transaction The transfer originated from a wallet labeled as ‘unknown’ by Whale Alert, which typically designates addresses not publicly associated with a specific exchange or institutional entity. The destination, Wintermute, is a well-known market maker that provides liquidity across centralized and decentralized exchanges. Such large…

M3 DAO, a swiftly expanding DeFi infrastructure entity, has partnered with XWINNER, a modular Web3 infrastructure firm. The partnership attempts to enhance token utility within the Web3 network. As M3 DAO disclosed in its official X announcement, the development aims to establish robust engagement models, liquidity coordination instruments, and incentive mechanisms for blockchain-based initiatives. So, the joint effort is poised to redefine tokens into core elements of the decentralized ecosystem. 🤝 M3 DAO x XWINNER Partnership @xwinnerglobalTokens need utility — not just attention.👑 XWINNER is building a modular infrastructure layer that helps Web3 projects create stronger engagement, incentives, and liquidity…

Risk appetite weakened in global markets today, and the cryptocurrency market turned red due to geopolitical tensions. Declines were particularly noticeable in major assets, especially Bitcoin and XRP. This negative market sentiment came after US President Donald Trump postponed the deadline for potential military action against Iran to April 6. While this decision signaled a temporary extension for negotiations, the continued uncertainty has pushed investors into a cautious position. Although Trump claimed the talks were progressing well, reports that the Iranian side was hesitant to engage in negotiations and that the Pentagon was considering additional troop deployment options increased the…