Author: James Wilson
Bitcoin surged past the $97,000 mark on Wednesday, climbing to a high of $97,546 before pulling back slightly, as traders continue to test key resistance levels. The move came after days of tight price action between $93,000 and $96,000, with total market capitalization reaching $1.90 trillion and 24-hour trading volume hitting $29.88 billion, according to recent crypto.news data. The rally builds on momentum that began in mid-April, when Bitcoin (BTC) decisively broke out of a long-standing consolidation phase near $74,400. Technical indicators suggest continued upward pressure, with major support now established in the $88,000–$90,000 zone. A dip toward $92,000 could…
DOGE, the most well-known meme coin, has been in the spotlight for over a decade with its unpredictable price swings — and April 2025 was no different. Although the token gained 2.5% compared to March, it’s currently seeing a slight decline. So, what could May bring for Dogecoin (DOGE)? Will the trend shift again, or is a slowdown likely to continue? Here’s what we know in our Dogecoin price prediction for May 2025. What is DOGE? Dogecoin was launched in 2013, originally inspired by the viral Shiba Inu meme, but it quickly gained traction as a serious cryptocurrency. Over the…
Cheqd, DataHive, Nuklai, and Datagram have launched the Sovereign AI Alliance, a new initiative aimed at developing an open-source framework for decentralized artificial intelligence using user-owned data. Announced on May 1 via a press release shared with crypto.news, the alliance will focus on building technical infrastructure that supports privacy-preserving AI systems. At the core of the project is the proposed Intention Network Protocol which aims to enable AI agents to collaborate securely without compromising user control over personal data. INP is structured around three key components: “Intention Anchors” to capture user inputs with data ownership guarantees; the “Intention Mesh,” a…
Cardano is gaining bullish traction after bouncing off its 20-day moving average, signaling a potential trend shift as the network quietly claims the top spot in blockchain developer activity. Data from blockchain analytics platform Cryptometheus shows Cardano (ADA) recorded 21,440 GitHub commits across 550 repositories, ranking it #1 in developer activity over the recent period. By contrast, Ethereum (ETH) saw 20,998 commits across 278 repositories. In the past 7 days, Cardano had 29 developers making 228 commits, compared to Ethereum’s 15 developers and 199 commits. This surge points to deeper ecosystem engagement and reflects growing confidence in Cardano’s long-term roadmap.…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Cardano founder slams Ethereum’s future, Yeti Ouro steals the spotlight with a blockbuster Stage 4 presale and rising investor buzz. Cardano creator Charles Hoskinson foretold in a recent interview that Ethereum would not last the next 10–15 years, and the exchange was quickly filled with heated debates in the cryptocurrency space. Yeti Ouro (YETIO), another crypto project, stands out while it bridges the gap between blockchain Play-to-Earn (P2E) excitement and memecoin fever. Cardano founder Hoskinson also criticized Ethereum’s…
Fartcoin, the fast-growing Solana meme coin, continued its strong rally this week, as whales accumulated. Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) surged to a high of $1.2770 on Thursday, marking its highest level since January 26. It has become one of the best-performing meme coins this year, rallying over 500% from its March lows. Data from Nansen shows that large whales have been accumulating the coin over the past few days. In the last 24 hours alone, whales acquired tokens worth several million dollars. As illustrated in the chart below, there were six individual purchases exceeding $1 million during this period. Fartcoin whale transactions…
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a bitcoin mining syndicate allegedly involved in large-scale electricity theft in the Hulu Terengganu and Marang districts, police said on Wednesday. The raids, conducted during Op Letrik by Terengganu police in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s Special Engagement Against Losses unit, uncovered 45 illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining machines across two premises — a residential site in Bukit Perpat and a commercial property in Wakaf Tapai, according to local reporting. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the operation targeted properties believed to have been modified to bypass electricity meters and evade detection. Authorities estimate the…
Tezos has successfully activated Rio, its 18th protocol upgrade, marking another milestone in the blockchain’s Tezos X roadmap. The upgrade was approved through the network’s on-chain governance process, with participation from validators and community members, and aims to enhance staking flexibility, support growth on Layer 2, and strengthen the network’s validator framework. A key feature of the Rio upgrade is a reduction in the Tezos’ (XTZ) cycle length—from approximately three days to just one, according to a note shared with crypto.news. This change significantly shortens the time users must wait when moving funds between staking and other network activities, such…
Eric Trump talks to World Liberty Financial’s Zach Witkoff and Tron creator Justin Sun about how the institutional banks will be left ‘in the dust’ if they fail to embrace crypto. On May 1 during Token2049’s fireside chat session, Eric Trump opened up about how he and his family were “canceled” by the modern financial system, which led him to discover the world of cryptocurrency. “Modern finance is absolutely broken. And so when the banks came after our family, I’ll never forget it, we became the most canceled people in the world all because we’re associated with politics in the…
Ethena will integrate its sUSDe stablecoin into the TON blockchain under the name tsUSDe, making it available for Telegram’s one billion users. Announced during the Token2049 on May 1, Ethena (ENA) Labs founder Guy Young and The Open Platform CEO Halil Mirakhmed declared that Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin USDe and its yield-generating counterpart sUSDe will be available on the Telegram ecosystem. As part of its collaboration with TON (TON) Foundation, USDe (USDE) and sUSDe will be directly embedded into Telegram’s native wallet as well as in the TON Space wallet, a self-custodial wallet integrated into the messenger. Introducing the product for…