THORChain weathered a turbulent start to 2025, as the Layer 1 network faced mounting macroeconomic pressure, internal network challenges, and shifting altcoin sentiment. Following a volatile end to 2024, THORChain’s native token, RUNE, suffered a sharp correction in Q1 2025 and ended up closing the quarter at $1.14, down 74.5% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ). This significantly underperformed…
Bitcoin is starting to act as a store of value during times of “US-risk-off” sentiment, marking a potential shift in its relationship with traditional assets, according to the New York Digital Investment Group. Bitcoin (BTC) felt “noticeably different” over the trading week ended April 25, NYDIG’s global head of research Greg Cipolaro said in an…
The Ethereum mainnet’s gas limit could theoretically grow 100-fold and reach 2,000 transactions per second under a new Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) put forward by Ethereum Foundation researcher Dankrad Feist. Feist, who had the blockchain’s “danksharding” data storage solution named after him, put forward EIP-9698 on April 27, which would introduce a “deterministic gas limit…
Nike has been hit with a class-action lawsuit that accuses the sportswear giant of operating a rug pull for shuttering its non-fungible token (NFT) platform RTFKT in January. A group of RTFKT users led by Jagdeep Cheema claimed in the proposed class suit filed in a Brooklyn federal court on April 25 that they suffered…
Bitcoin price is correcting gains from the $95,000 zone. BTC is back below $94,000 and might test the $91,200 support zone in the near term. Bitcoin started a minor downside correction below the $94,000 zone. The price is trading below $94,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line…
Bitget has vowed to airdrop the recovered funds to users as questions swirl around the cause of the exploit. Bitget has vowed to airdrop the recovered funds to users as questions swirl around the cause of the exploit. matic-network, Law and Order Decrypt
The following is a guest post and opinion of Vitaliy Shtyrkin, Chief Product Officer at B2BINPAY. Nowadays, businesses face a dilemma: while cryptocurrencies have several benefits, including lower fees, faster transactions, and global accessibility, they also pose such risks as uncontrolled volatility and security concerns — both of which remain critical for consumers. This is…
Bitcoin gained over 10% this week, testing key resistance near $95,000 amid strong buying. US Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw massive $3.06 billion weekly inflows, signaling renewed institutional interest. Avalanche (AVAX) consolidates near $23.50 resistance; a breakout could target $31.73 (double-bottom). Bitcoin demonstrated renewed strength this week, posting gains of over 10% as determined buyers pushed…
Ethereum price started a downside correction below the $1,800 level. ETH is now testing the $1,750 zone and might dip further toward $1,700. Ethereum started a downside correction and traded below the $1,780 level. The price is trading below $1,775 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend…
Key takeaways: Heavy liquidations played a role in Bitcoin’s return to $95,000. Bitcoin’s weakening correlation with stocks highlights its growing independence as an asset. Bullish institutional investor positioning contrasts with retail traders’ caution, supporting a rally above $100,000. Bitcoin (BTC) gained 11% between April 20 and April 26, demonstrating resilience by holding near its two-month…
