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Versus-X Expands to Solana with Neon EVM Launch

Versus-X, a groundbreaking skill-based sports game ecosystem, has made its mark on Solana with a new deployment on Neon EVM, announced by eSkillz today. — This expansion comes after the successful launch of Versus-X on Polygon in December, offering players a diverse range of PvP and PvE skill-based games like pool, golf, and go-karting. With its debut on Neon EVM, Versus-X aims to tap into Solana's thriving onchain gaming market, estimated at a whopping $650 million. Dean Baker, CEO of Versus-X, expressed excitement about the launch, highlighting the platform's commitment to creating the ultimate cross-chain skill gaming experience. "Leveraging Solana's…

BlockchainApr 25

'Bitcoin Popularity Secret' Revealed by Michael Saylor on CNBC

Founder of MicroStrategy and its former chief executive Michael Saylor, who is now responsible for the company’s Bitcoin strategy, has talked to CNBC’s Squawk Box host about Bitcoin, its strong points and further prospects in the financial world. He has also explained why MicroStrategy is likely to continue to attract funds from Bitcoin lovers and compete with spot Bitcoin ETFs like BlackRock. Saylor expects Bitcoin's popularity to expand Michael Saylor shared his vision of Bitcoin institutional adoption in the future with host Andrew Sorkin. Saylor stated that compared to gold, BTC is much more progressive and can be transacted in…

BitcoinApr 25

Wormhole $617M Airdrop Ignites Valuation Surge To $3B, But W Price Stumbles 23%

Wormhole, a cross-chain communication protocol enabling the transfer of assets between blockchains, recently launched an airdrop campaign for its newly issued governance token, W. Early users were rewarded with 617 million W tokens, and the protocol also released a roadmap outlining its plans. Wormhole Protocol Unveils Roadmap According to the protocol’s roadmap, W aims to become a native multi-chain token, leveraging the advantages of both the Solana and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains. Initially launched as a native SPL token on Solana, W will reportedly leverage Solana’s performance, offering increased performance, scalability, low transaction costs, and fast settlement times. Related…

AltcoinsApr 25

Coin Gate Scandal Lawmaker ‘to Rejoin South Korea’s Biggest Political Party’

The lawmaker at the center of South Korea’s “Coin Gate” scandal is set to return to the Democratic Party, the National Assembly’s biggest political party. Per iNews24, Kim Nam-guk is set to become a Democratic Party (DP) member again by “early May.” Kim is currently a member of the Democratic Alliance for Democracy Party, a coalition of small parties with close links to the DP. But the Democratic Alliance for Democracy “unanimously decided” to merge with the DP at a meeting held on April 22. Coin Gate Scandal MP Returns to Biggest Party? The move will give the DP a…

RegulationApr 25

Dexalot Expands Trading Infrastructure with Central Limit Order Book DEX on Arbitrum

Dexalot, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) with a central limit order book (CLOB), has announced its launch on the Arbitrum network. This strategic move signifies Dexalot’s first step in broadening its ecosystem beyond the Avalanche platform. Dexalot currently operates its CLOB exchange on a dedicated application-specific chain, which was inaugurated in February 2023. By integrating with Arbitrum, Dexalot aims to introduce a plethora of advanced features to Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) users. Dexalot’s CLOB stands out from conventional automated market maker (AMM) DEXes. It offers a trading experience more reminiscent of centralized exchanges (CEXes), allowing users to place limit orders…

ExchangesApr 25

Post Bitcoin Halving Miners See Temporarily Higher Fees: CryptoQuant

Since the fourth Bitcoin halving took place resulting in Bitcoin issuance dropping from 900 to 450 per day miners have seen daily revenue hit a record high of over $100 million, said CryptoQuant the on-chain data analytics firm based in South Korea. In its weekly research note, CryptoQuant said the spike in revenues was the result of record-high transaction fees of $80 million or 1,252 Bitcoin – representing 75% of total miner revenue that day. The issuance of new Bitcoin per block has been cut in half to 3.125 Bitcoin. This implies that only 450 new Bitcoins will be issued…

MiningApr 25

Arkham Intel Exchange Embraces Chainlink Functions for Decentralized Intel Verification Revolution

Arkham Intel Exchange, a leading platform for intel verification, has recently completed the integration of Chainlink Functions into its verification process. This move marks a significant advancement towards achieving full decentralization in the verification of intel. By incorporating Chainlink’s renowned oracle solution, Arkham Intel Exchange enhances the security and reliability of its verification mechanism, replacing the previous centralized oracle system with a decentralized network. This integration introduces an additional layer of decentralization between the Arkham Foundation’s verification process and the smart contract responsible for rewarding successful intel submitters. .@ArkhamIntel has upgraded its blockchain intelligence exchange using #Chainlink Functions to bring…

BlockchainApr 25

We Have to Make It Easier For People to Own Crypto Directly (Not Just With ETFs)

The recent approval of Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds in the U.S. is undoubtedly a strong development for Bitcoin and crypto, particularly on the regulatory and institutional fronts. From a technological viewpoint, the positive reception to the ETFs is also a reminder the crypto industry must continue to reduce user-friction if we want to see mass adoption. It is now two months since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved Bitcoin spot ETFs for listing, and Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high and regained its trillion-dollar market capitalization. An early forecast estimated the funds will manage assets of $72 billion…

BitcoinApr 25

From $1.25 Low to $1.66 All-Time High

Following Ethena’s ENA airdrop, the community has shifted its focus on Wormhole’s airdrop W, which has been listed on various centralized exchange platforms and coin market cap aggregators. The new token known as W has seen an extremely volatile day with the price tapping an all-time high at $1.66 per coin. Wormhole’s New Airdrop W Makes Waves in Crypto Markets Wormhole‘s cryptocurrency, colloquially known as W, became a focal point in the crypto community this Wednesday following notable market activity. The token plummeted to a record low of $1.25, only to soar to a high of $1.66 per unit, as…

AltcoinsApr 25

Robinhood adds trading support for SHIB, AVAX, and COMP for New York users

Robinhood has added support for three new tokens for traders in New York. An update the stocks and crypto trading app shared on Wednesday listed Shiba Inu (SHIB), Avalanche (AVAX), and Compound (COMP) as the three new tokens its users in New York can now trade. Attention New York 🚨 Shiba Inu ($SHIB), Avalanche ($AVAX) and Compound ($COMP) are now available for New York State residents! Buy, sell and trade your favorite crypto assets on the Robinhood app. See the full list of assets available: https://t.co/B41xoSGcQA pic.twitter.com/mLBxz3Devx — Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) April 24, 2024 Robinhood expands list of tokens available to…

ExchangesApr 25