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The decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) behind Ethereum layer-2 network Scroll said it will propose a plan to dissolve its Security Council and transfer control of the network to an account managed by an internal team. The proposal announcement comes two months after Scroll’s top fee-generating decentralized application (dapp), crypto neobank Ether.fi, moved to Optimism’s OP mainnet. That saw roughly 300,000 user accounts and more than $160 million in total value locked move away from the network. In a governance update, a Scroll core contributor said the Security Council was simply too expensive. Scroll is laying off several contributors within the…

The rapid evolution of Web3 is leading to more complex and automated ecosystems that are governed by consensus of the community. One of the biggest moves to help accelerate this evolution is SyntaxVerse’s announcement of its strategic partnership with the leading Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) called Bee Network. This strategic partnership will integrate high-level Web3 infrastructure with a universal network of millions of users worldwide to begin creating the automated and decentralized innovations of a promising future. Bridging Technical Infrastructure with Community Power This collaboration hinges on the seamless integration of SyntaxVerse’s technical framework with the existing platform offered by…

Ethereum continues to show signs of life after a prolonged downturn, yet the broader structure still leans cautious. Price action on the daily chart highlights a gradual recovery, supported by higher lows and stabilizing sentiment. However, sellers remain active near key resistance zones, preventing a decisive breakout. Consequently, the market now sits at a critical juncture where direction depends on whether buyers can sustain momentum or fade under pressure. Recovery Faces Structural Resistance Ethereum’s recent rebound reflects improving short-term sentiment. Buyers have stepped in after a sharp decline and formed a rounded base. This pattern often signals accumulation, especially when…

Hyperliquid’s $HYPE token climbed near $45 early Tuesday, extending a sharp recovery from its late January lows as renewed trading activity around commodity perpetuals helped drive attention back to the exchange. $HYPE has climbed more than 20% over the past week, reaching a five-month high near $45 early Tuesday. At press time, the token had pared some gains and was trading near $43.4. The move comes as Hyperliquid’s permissionless market infrastructure continues to gain traction. Under HIP-3, outside builders can deploy perpetual markets on the platform, with the protocol describing the feature as a step toward decentralizing perp listings. That…

In a significant development showcasing Monad’s commitment to digital asset security and user-driven solutions on its EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain, the protocol today entered into a strategic partnership with Ledger Wallet, a cold hardware non-custodial wallet infrastructure. This collaboration enabled Monad to integrate its $MON token on the Ledger Wallet, now fully supported by the industry-standard cold storage solution. Monad is a Layer-1 blockchain protocol designed to address the scalability problem commonly experienced in the EVM (Ethereum virtual machine) ecosystem. Its Layer-1 blockchain network has expertise in scaling the EVM ecosystem, providing high transaction speed and low fees across various EVM…

Ethereum price rose over 9% on Tuesday amid a broader market rally fueled by renewed hopes of a more stable U.S.-Iran ceasefire soon. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum ($ETH) price rose 9.2% to a 10-week high of $2,393 on Tuesday, extending its gains to over 17% from its lowest point in a monthly period. Ethereum price rebounded higher following Bitcoin’s footsteps and a rally across the entire crypto market as investor demand for risk assets increased after reports revealed that Iran could likely give up on its uranium enrichment plans to secure a deal with the U.S., putting more…

In a significant development for decentralized finance, Aster has dramatically enhanced its Binance Wallet integration, fundamentally transforming how traders access derivatives markets while maintaining complete asset control through self-custody solutions. This strategic upgrade, announced on April 14, 2025, introduces comprehensive perpetual futures trading capabilities directly within the wallet interface, creating a unified environment for trading diverse assets including cryptocurrencies, U.S. stocks, ETFs, and commodities. The integration represents a pivotal moment in DeFi evolution, bridging the gap between traditional financial instruments and blockchain-based trading infrastructure. Aster’s Enhanced Binance Wallet Integration Expands Trading Horizons The enhanced integration between Aster and Binance Wallet…

As Ethereum maintains its lead as the largest smart contract ecosystem, the choice of API sources has become critical for developers aiming to efficiently build on the platform. This complexity is rising due to the increasing presence of AI agents assisting with various tasks within the Ethereum ecosystem by 2026. Structured, real-time data interfaces are essential for these AI agents, which a general Ethereum API may not provide. Why AI Agents Demand Better APIs? AI agents functioning within crypto ecosystems require more than basic RPC access. Autonomous systems like portfolio managers and DeFi optimizers rely heavily on well-structured data, such…

Ethereum price started a fresh surge and traded above $2,350. $ETH is now consolidating and might aim for more gains above $2,400. Ethereum started a steady increase from the $2,180 zone. The price is trading above $2,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2,200 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $2,320 zone. Ethereum Price Surges To $2,400 Ethereum price managed to stay above the $2,180 support and started a fresh increase, like…

Binance’s on‑chain perps launch collides with big $BNB and Binance Life outflows. Binance Wallet has rolled out perpetual futures trading on its app and web interface, tying the launch to an “exclusive Alpha Task Points campaign” that rewards users who generate at least $1,000 in cumulative perpetual volume with 3 Alpha Points during an April 14–28 event, with rewards due by May 12. According to the official Binance announcement, the feature, powered by derivatives venue Aster, lets users trade leveraged perpetuals directly from their keyless wallet on $BNB Smart Chain, with markets covering “crypto pairs, blue‑chip stocks, popular ETFs, and…