Day: April 2, 2025

DoubleZero protocol announces validator funding round

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The DoubleZero Protocol, a blockchain infrastructure network aiming to multiply speeds and efficiency for distributed networks, announced a validator funding round to sell token-purchase agreements for its native token to prospective validators. Applications for the funding round will be accepted April 2-10 through the CoinList platform, marking its first public token sale in the United States since 2019. The round is only available to accredited investors. According to the protocol, only validators currently serving the high-throughput Solana, Celestia, Sui, Aptos, and Avalanche networks are eligible to apply. Interested parties are…

Crypto braces for Trump’s tariff announcment: what to expect

Markets are preparing for volatility ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement, with Bitfinex analysts warning that the final details could trigger either a relief rally or a deeper correction across crypto and equity markets. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to reveal his “Liberation Day” tariff plan at 4 p.m. ET, potentially altering decades worth of trade relations with partners like China, Mexico, and Canada. The specifics of the levies remain unconfirmed, but proposed measures include delayed 25% tariffs and new duties on commodities such as lumber, copper, and…

Bitcoin ETFs Face Heavy Sell-Off With $158 Million Exit

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their outflow streak with a $158 million exit, marking three straight days of declines, while ether ETFs lost $3.6 million after two brief days of inflows. Bitcoin ETFs Extend Losing Streak With $158M Outflow As Ether ETFs Also Retreat The bleeding continued for bitcoin ETFs on the first day of […] Original

XRP’s Rise To Rarity? Only 1% May Afford It, Expert Says

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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. XRP holders may see huge profits if they can hold on through tough economic times, according to one crypto academy founder. Edoardo Farina of Alpha Lions Academy claims that…

Pump.fun launches lending platform to finance memecoin buys

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Pump.fun is launching a lending platform to enable users to buy memecoins and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with borrowed cryptocurrency, the Solana-based memecoin launchpad said.  Dubbed Pump.Fi, the onchain lending protocol provides “immediate… financing for [any] digital asset,” Pump.fun said in an April 1 X post. According to Pump.fun, borrowers pay one-third up front and the rest over 60 days. In addition, Pump.Fi will create a marketplace for lenders to buy debt. The protocol did not specify how Pump.Fi — which doesn’t do credit checks — plans to ensure repayment of undercollateralized…

Japanese Banking Giant SMBC Eyes Stablecoin Launch with Ava Labs

Key Notes Japan has been a leader in stablecoin regulations, classifying them as “Electronic Payment Instruments” in 2022. SMBC has been exploring Web3 innovations since 2022 when it launched Token Business Lab in partnership with HashPort. Stablecoin adoption has been growing worldwide, with global leaders like Donald Trump acknowledging their importance in global finance. Japan’s second-largest banking institution – Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC) – is working on a stablecoin launch in collaboration with Ava Labs and Fireblocks. This happens as big banking players have started understanding the importance of…

Coindesk CONSENSUS 2025 (Part 2) – AI and Blockchain

Khushi V Rangdhol Apr 02, 2025 18:05 AI and blockchain converge, enabling decentralized data ownership and real-time integration for better predictions. At Consensus Hong Kong 2025, one of the most captivating discussions revolved around the growing convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. Key industry figures, including Clara Tsao (Founding Officer, Filecoin Foundation), Jing Sun (Co-founder, IoTeX & MachineFi Lab), and Mark Rydon (Co-founder, Aethir), delved into how decentralized technologies could democratize AI and address the trust issues surrounding centralized data…

Digital shift in Swiss economy shows ‘substantial opportunity’ for Swiss stablecoin, Bitcoin Suisse says

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Switzerland’s economy is showing early signs of complete digitalization, as digital transactions have now surpassed cash payments, according to a new survey. Switzerland has long favored cash, with the average person holding around $10,481 in bills and coins. It’s been a cultural norm, valued for privacy and ease. But a new survey from the Swiss National Bank appears to show that debit cards have now edged out cash as the most common way to pay. The survey found that in 2024, 35% of in-store purchases in Switzerland were made with…

Price analysis 4/2: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, TON, LINK, LEO

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Bitcoin bulls are trying to clear a critical overhead hurdle at $88,000. Will large-cap altcoins follow? Bitcoin (BTC) bulls have pushed the price above the $87,000 level even as US trade tariffs are slated to kick in on April 2. Bitcoin may remain volatile in the near term, but analysts remain bullish for the long term. According to Fidelity analyst Zack Wainwright, Bitcoin is currently in an acceleration phase, which “can conclude with a sharp, dramatic rally” if history repeats itself. If that happens, Wainwright expects $110,000 to be the…

Whales Dump 760,000 Ethereum in Two Weeks — Is More Selling Ahead?

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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum continues to face strong headwinds as it trades below the $1,900 mark, with bullish momentum fading and market sentiment growing increasingly fearful. After a brief attempt to stabilize,…