Author: James Wilson

Space and Time introduces its foundation to drive the protocol forward, with governance, grants, and more. Space and Time, a decentralized database platform focused on zero-knowledge proofs, is changing its governance structure. On Tuesday, April 29, the blockchain startup introduced the Space and Time Foundation as an independent organization in charge of the ecosystem. Originally launched in 2024, the Foundation was just now formally introduced. It will serve as a non-profit arm of the protocol, leading its long-term development and decentralization. The Foundation will have its own board of directors and will gradually assume control over the protocol. Space and…

Cboe Global Markets is expanding its offering of crypto-based derivatives with the launch of its new Bitcoin product on the Cboe Futures Exchange.  Cboe, a leading derivatives and securities trading and investment solutions provider, announced trading for its new Bitcoin (BTC) index futures on Tuesday, April 29.  The Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index futures is a cash-settled futures contract based on the FTSE Bitcoin Reduced Value Index. Its launch adds to the platform’s suite of digital asset products, which already includes spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and Bitcoin ETF options. As a cash-settled offering, the BTC index futures product removes the complexities associated…

Virtuals Protocol price continued rising on Tuesday as most tokens in the ecosystem soared by double digits.  Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) token rose for the second consecutive day and hit the key resistance level at $1.5, its highest level since February 5. It has jumped by more than 240% from its lowest level this month.  The rally was supported by the ongoing rebound of most tokens in its ecosystem. The VaderAI token surged by 37% on Tuesday, increasing its market capitalization to over $38 million.  Similarly, the Ribbita token jumped by 28%, while Ava AI, GAME, Luna, Iona, and aixCB have…

PopCat is holding at a pivotal higher low support region. If the price reclaims resistance at 40.40 with volume and a bullish retest, it could ignite a rally toward 71.00, nearly doubling from its current value. PopCat (POPCAT) is currently trading at a make-or-break level, where the potential for a major bullish breakout is counterbalanced by key resistance overhead. The asset is forming a possible higher low at a critical support area, backed by multiple technical confluences. A decisive break above resistance could trigger a significant move, while continued rejection may signal fading momentum. Key technical points Major Resistance: 40.40…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. PEPE price today shows a 7% swing, TRUMP price analysis predicts a 15% rebound, and BlockDAG strengthens its lead among the top crypto coins to watch. As market dynamics shift rapidly in the crypto world, certain projects are drawing sharper attention from investors looking for both short-term trades and long-term plays. PEPE price today is experiencing notable swings, showing a 7% fluctuation that highlights the growing volatility around memecoins. At the same time, TRUMP price analysis hints at a…

Ethereum price has stalled below $2,000 this week, and some signals indicate a potential drop to $1,000 before it reaches $4,000. Ethereum (ETH) was trading at $1,810 on Tuesday, a level it has maintained for several days. This price is about 31% above the lowest point this year. A Polymarket poll shows that most users anticipate the coin will drop to $1,000 this year, a move that would represent a 45% decline from current levels. The odds of the price dropping to $1,000 stand at 39%, while the chances of it rising to $4,000 are at 20%. Polymarket users appear…

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’…