Author: James Wilson

NodeOps, a top blockchain node orchestration platform, has announced a major milestone as it becomes a key validator partner for several enterprises in the crypto venture capital space. In an announcement, NodeOps said it had partnered with Maven 11, Spartan Group, Bitscale Capital, Momentum 6, and ARC Community, among other enterprises. The platform is now a key node operator for these firms, bringing its plug-and-play Node-as-a-Service solution to more industry players. NodeOps’ traction as a validator has seen it attract more than 705,000 verified users. “Trusted by enterprises and institutional-grade validators alike, NodeOps combines real-time AI-powered monitoring with top-notch security,…

Taurus and Figment announced a partnership to enable institutional staking for major global banks. Crypto staking may soon be coming to major TradFi banks. On Tuesday, April 29, crypto custody company Taurus and staking service Figment partnered to enable banks to easily stake Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), among others. Notably, banks that hold Ethereum, Solana, or other proof-of-stake tokens on Taurus custody can now earn staking rewards on their assets. What’s more, they can do this within the Taurus PROTECT platform for crypto custody, while also retaining full ownership over their funds. “This collaboration leverages both companies’ experience working with…

Zimbabwe is reviving gold coins to support its embattled currency, as earlier efforts with gold-backed digital tokens failed to curb economic instability. Zimbabwe is yet again turning to gold to defend its embattled currency, as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, the country’s central bank, has revived sales of physical gold coins just 10 months after scrapping the program, betting that tangible bullion might succeed where digital tokens have struggled, Bloomberg reports. The so-called “Mosi-Oa-Tunya” coins, named after Victoria Falls, are being reintroduced during what officials are calling a “time of attractiveness” for gold. For context, minting had been paused in…

Polygon-incubated project Miden has raised $25 million in seed funding.  The seed funding comes from investors including a16z crypto, 1kx, and Hack VC, with backing from figures like Rune Christensen of MakerDAO and Sreeram Kannan of EigenLayer.  The round comes as Miden spins out of Polygon (POL) Labs’ Agglayer Breakout Program. Led by former Meta blockchain engineers Bobbin Threadbare, Dominik Schmid, and Azeem Khan, Miden is building a new type of zero-knowledge blockchain it calls an “edge blockchain,” according to a company release.   An edge blockchain moves most of the computing and data storage from centralized servers to users’…

SoFi CEO Anthony Noto said the company is preparing to re-enter the crypto market and integrate blockchain technology across all major business lines, as regulatory conditions continue to improve.  The comments came during an interview with CNBC, where Noto outlined a strategy to make crypto and blockchain core components of the company’s future offerings. “We want to enter cryptocurrency and blockchain activities in a much broader and more significant way,” Noto said. He emphasized that while expansion depends on the evolving regulatory environment, SoFi is preparing for a broad crypto rollout over the next six to 24 months. “We want…

The Ripple price has remained steady this week, hovering at its highest level in over a month after surging by 40% from its lowest point of the year.  Ripple (XRP) XRP was trading at $2.27 on Monday, giving it a market cap of $136 billion, and solidifying its position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market value.  Several catalysts could drive XRP’s price higher this year, including its expanding role in the financial services industry and the potential approval of an exchange-traded fund. According to Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple Labs, the company is aggressively expanding its banking partnerships following the…

Sonic, one of the fastest-growing blockchains for stablecoin activity, is set to transition from bridged USDC to native USDC and integrate Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 (CCTP V2).  The upgrade is expected to begin with a bridging pause on May 6, with full deployment completed approximately a week later, Sonic Labs announced.  Launched in December 2024, Sonic has quickly become a leading hub for bridged USDC, boasting over $480 million in bridged USDC and $1 billion in total value locked. The upcoming shift to native USDC (USDC) aims to further streamline liquidity and offer developers a more consistent user experience.…

Crypto prices retreated in the first 100 days of Trump’s administration as his tariff policies impacted market sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) and most altcoins have dropped even as Donald Trump’s administration implemented positive policies, including supportive moves on crypto reserves. The Securities and Exchange Commission has ended lawsuits against prominent companies, including Uniswap (UNI), Coinbase, and Ripple Labs. However, crypto prices have fallen mainly due to macro factors, as Trump reignited a trade war with countries like Canada, Mexico, and China. This article highlights the top 5 crypto charts that have defined Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.  Crypto market…

The S&P 500 opened lower on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, with the index down amid continued investor caution around tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, was slightly higher, opening just over 100 points up amid a raft of earnings reports. Meanwhile, the market’s mixed outlook saw the Nasdaq open lower. At the open, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were down 0.22% and 0.42%, respectively. Although stocks opened mixed, investor sentiment was slightly buoyed by earnings reports and fresh tariffs related news. Specifically on the trade war front, market optimism hinged on reports President Donald Trump’s administration had plans to…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Apertum, a fast-growing Layer 1 blockchain with full EVM support and strong user adoption, has officially listed on top-tier exchange MEXC, marking a major step in its global expansion. Apertum APTM, the next-generation Layer 1 blockchain distinguished by its EVM smart contract compatibility, scalability, and community-driven governance, proudly announces its official listing on MEXC Exchange, ranked #7 among global cryptocurrency exchanges. At the heart of Apertum’s rapid rise is its complete support for smart contracts (EVM-based), enabling seamless deployment and…