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A recent report by Coinbase Research uncovered that restaking has emerged as the second-largest sector in decentralized finance (DeFi) on Ethereum. The study highlights EigenLayer’s restaking protocol as an important component for new services and middleware on the Ethereum network, potentially offering significant ETH rewards for validators in the future. EigenLayer’s Restaking Protocol Ethereum’s proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism is the largest economic security fund...

The latest bull market in the cryptocurrency industry seems to be underway, given that BTC has already charted a new all-time high, and the total market capitalization is close to its highest figure. Moreover, the fourth halving is anticipated to take place in about two weeks, and history shows that the event tends to serve as a catalyst for future price increases not only for BTC but for many assets as well. As such, it’s no wonder that numerous crypto analysts have outlined...

With the fourth Bitcoin halving approximately 15 days away, miners are focused on increasing their profitability before their block rewards are significantly reduced. Although some Bitcoin mining companies have increased their selling activity, they still face challenges like lower transaction fees, increasing mining competition, and the need for higher computing power to produce the same amount of BTC. Miners Struggle to Sustain Profitability The reduction of Bitcoin block...

The Purpose Bitcoin ETF (BTCC) – the world’s first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund – has struggled to compete with its U.S. counterparts since its January debut. The Canadian fund has lost 20% of its Bitcoin (BTC) under management over the past three months, despite rising demand and record-high prices for the asset during that time. Purpose Is Losing Bitcoin According to Purpose Investments’ website, the company held 27,871 BTC, worth $2.56 billion CAD ($1.89 billion USD) as of...

Bitcoin had a controversial week in terms of price movements, as it slumped to a ten-day low and jumped by nearly five grand a day later but failed to sustain its momentum. The altcoins also suffered on a weekly basis, but most have turned green after yesterday’s retracements. BTC Goes After $68K The volatile week began on Monday after BTC failed to overcome $71,000 on Sunday, which resulted in a price drop of two grand. After it bounced off to $70,000 once more on Tuesday,...

Although the US has yet to win the extradition victory against South Korea for Do Kwon, a New York court has already ruled against the fallen former crypto mogul in a legal case launched by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Do Kwon and his crypto brainchild – Terraform Labs – were found guilty of misleading investors in the 2022 crash. The Terra collapse from two years ago was among the loudest in the cryptocurrency industry, which resulted in an investor loss of around...

Ethena Labs, the creators of USDe, have incorporated Bitcoin (BTC) as backing into their synthetic dollar-pegged offering. This move aims to scale USDe’s supply from its current $2 billion mark. BTC to Boost Scalability and Liquidity The announcement, made through an April 4 thread on X, highlighted the strategic importance of incorporating BTC as a backing asset. Excited to announce that Ethena has onboarded BTC as a backing asset to USDe This is a crucial unlock which will...

Uniswap, the decentralized exchange (DEX) pioneer, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $2 trillion in all-time trading volume. This achievement marks a historic moment for the platform, occurring five and a half years after its launch in November 2018. Uniswap’s $2 Trillion Milestone According to data from a Dune Analytics dashboard compiled by Uniswap’s strategy and operations lead, Zach Wong, the DEX’s all-time trading volume stands at $2,000,002,099,397 with...

The Solana network has been grappling with a significant surge in transaction failures, with approximately three-quarters of all transactions experiencing issues amidst the frenzy of activity sparked by the recent meme coin craze. Market players believe that the current crisis is an “existential moment as big as the FTX collapse.” Solana’s Failed Transaction Climbs 75% According to the latest data from Dune Analytics on April 4, over 75% of “non-vote” Solana transactions...

Ripple’s price has recently found itself resting on a significant support area, spanning from $0.58 to the dynamic support provided by the upper boundary of the triangle formation. This critical support zone is anticipated to hinder further downward pressure, setting the stage for a noteworthy rebound in the mid-term. By Shayan The Daily Chart Upon thorough examination of the daily chart, it’s apparent that XRP experienced a notable plunge recently, ultimately landing on a...