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$AVAX price is currently in the neutral zone, showing no major movements. The market is in the consolidation phase despite Avalanche’s major developments. In March, the Avalanche network saw major partnerships and integrations. March was reportedly a big month for the Avalanche network. The platform saw a wave of activity across its ecosystem, from major partnerships and product launches to growing developer engagement. Even as market conditions remained uncertain, builders on Avalanche continued to ship, expand, and innovate. However, the $AVAX price has been moving in the opposite direction despite these strong fundamentals. While the ecosystem celebrates milestones, the token…
In a significant corporate treasury maneuver, the Bitcoin DAT-listed firm Strive has strategically acquired an additional 113 Bitcoin. The company executed this substantial purchase for approximately $7.75 million. This acquisition, finalized as of April 2, elevates Strive’s total Bitcoin holdings to a formidable 13,741 $BTC. Consequently, this move reinforces the growing trend of public companies utilizing Bitcoin as a primary reserve asset. The decision reflects a calculated long-term strategy amidst evolving global financial markets. Strive’s Bitcoin Acquisition Details and Context Strive publicly disclosed its latest Bitcoin purchase on April 2. The company spent $7.75 million to secure 113 $BTC. This…
Ethereum [$ETH] has traded within an ascending channel since it reclaimed $2k and has held above this level for 12 consecutive days. As of this writing, the altcoin traded at $2340, down 2.02% on the daily charts. With the market stabilizing above $2k, institutional investors have increased capital deployment into the altcoin. Institutional demand is especially driven by U.S. investors, as the Coinbase Premium Index has remained elevated for two consecutive weeks. Source: CryptoQuant This marks the longest run in 2026, matching the sustained demand levels recorded between October and November 2025. Bitmine adds 100k $ETH for $233 million as…
Gaurab Chakrabarti: Solugen’s fusion of biology and chemistry boosts chemical yields, leveraging pancreatic cancer mechanisms for hydrogen peroxide, and the importance of deep customer understanding
Key takeaways Solugen’s process combines biology with chemistry to significantly improve chemical manufacturing efficiency. The company is pioneering the fusion of biological enzymes with metal catalysts to achieve higher yields. Leveraging the mechanisms of pancreatic cancer cells, Solugen developed a novel method for producing industrial hydrogen peroxide. Organic enzymes can operate efficiently at an industrial scale, challenging traditional chemical production beliefs. Cygene’s strategy of building a low-cost reactor enabled rapid market entry and scaling. Initial manual production processes at Solugen highlighted the resourcefulness required in early-stage startups. Deep customer understanding is crucial for developing successful products and achieving product-market fit.…
SecondHQ, a new Bitcoin development lab, has gained attention recently as it drew in yet another former Blockstream employee known as “Grubles”, with over 8 years of engineering at the company. Bark, SecondHQ’s lead product, promises to deliver a next-generation “Fast, low-fee, self-custodial” wallet. After 8+ years, today is my last day at Blockstream. It’s been an incredible opportunity to work with such a world class team on both the marketing and engineering side, and words alone do not convey my gratitude for the experience. Even though I’m leaving, I’m super excited… — grubles (@notgrubles) March 3, 2026 Alongside Grubles,…
Ethereum is nearing a key moment as two separate charts point to major resistance ahead. One setup shows weakness below $2,400, while the other highlights a possible move toward $2,679 before sellers may step in again. Ethereum Fails at $2,400 as $2,250 Turns Into Key Support Ethereum failed to reclaim $2,400 on the 2 day chart, and that rejection kept the structure weak. The chart shows $ETH moving into a clear resistance zone near $2,400, then pulling back instead of holding above it. Because of that, buyers have not confirmed strength yet, while sellers still keep pressure on price. Ethereum…
Ranjan Roy: OpenAI shifts focus to core business, generative AI set for mainstream by 2025, and data privacy concerns hinder enterprise entry
Key takeaways OpenAI is shifting its focus to core business areas, moving away from numerous side projects. Generative AI is expected to enter the mainstream by 2025. OpenAI’s approach to data privacy and security may hinder its transition to enterprise markets. The consumer AI market has not materialized as expected, prompting a shift towards enterprise applications. Google remains dominant in the search market, highlighting challenges for consumer AI. It is premature to completely discount the consumer AI market despite current challenges. Microsoft may sue OpenAI over a potential violation of their exclusive cloud agreement. Microsoft’s influence poses a significant challenge…
According to on-chain data, Chainlink ($LINK) has completed its routine quarterly token unlocking. In a recent transaction, a total of 19 million $LINK tokens (approximately worth $165 million) were transferred from non-circulating supply addresses. According to the data, the majority of the tokens issued were directly transferred to exchanges. A total of 14.37 million $LINK (approximately $125 million) was transferred to the Binance exchange, while the remaining 4.62 million $LINK (approximately $40.1 million) was sent to the multi-signature (multisig) wallet address 0xD50…8Af. Related News Chief Economist Says the Fed May Raise Interest Rates Due to a Serious Risk of Stagflation…
Nick Pell: The oil industry’s lobbying stifled electric vehicle growth, how battery technology transformed EVs, and Tesla’s game-changing charging strategy
Key takeaways The decline of electric vehicles historically was due to technological limitations and economic factors favoring gas-powered cars. The oil industry significantly influenced the decline of electric vehicles through lobbying and creating a self-reinforcing system for gas-powered cars. Inadequate technology and impractical battery options were major reasons for the failure of electric cars in the past. Electric vehicles did not take off initially because they were not attractive to the market. The nickel metal hydride battery system in the Prius was transformative due to its superior characteristics compared to lead acid batteries. Tesla’s decision to create its own charging…
Binance faces renewed questions over its $4.3b post-plea cleanup as crime-monitoring staff depart and chief compliance officer Noah Perlman weighs an exit. Bitcoin ($BTC) futures traders added more than $3.8 billion in new leveraged positions over the past 24 hours, with total $BTC contract open interest climbing 8.09% to $50.804 billion, derivatives data provider Coinglass shows. The latest spike pushes notional open interest back toward levels seen ahead of previous breakouts, when Bitcoin derivatives positioning has often front‑run spot price moves, according to prior Coinglass‑based analysis. Coinglass data indicates that Binance currently accounts for $8.887 billion of total Bitcoin open…