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EigenDA Pushes Blockchain Throughput to New Heights

Lawrence Jengar Apr 23, 2026 16:55 EigenDA expands Ethereum scalability, boosting data throughput 450x and enabling high-performance rollups like MegaETH and RISE. EigenDA, a data availability protocol built on EigenLayer, is redefining blockchain scalability by expanding Ethereum’s data throughput by a staggering 450x. With 100 MiB/s of write throughput on mainnet, compared to Ethereum’s native 0.219 MiB/s, EigenDA is addressing one of the most significant bottlenecks in blockchain performance. The Problem: Execution vs. Data Availability Public blockchains face two fundamental limitations: execution…

Ethereum Metrics Signal ETH Price Rally Toward $6K Next

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Ether’s (ETH) 33% rally from its sub-$1,800 multi-year lows appears to be cooling, but several key metrics suggest the top altcoin may be primed for a bigger rally toward $6,000 or higher. Key takeaways: Ether is currently displaying a technical setup similar to past cycles that ignited a massive rally in ETH price.  Supply squeeze potential is growing as increasing accumulation and exchange outflows reduce immediate sell pressure. A rising Coinbase premium reflects the return of US institutional demand. Ether’s fractal targets a $6,000 ETH price  Ether is currently bouncing…

Trump Says No Ship Moves Without US Navy Approval – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: President Trump declared on April 23, 2026, that the U.S. Navy has sealed the Strait of Hormuz pending an Iran deal. Iran seized two container ships on April 22, retaliating after the USS Spruance disabled and boarded the MV Touska on April 19. Brent crude prices spiked on April 23 as the U.S. blockade, now active since April 13, disrupts roughly 20% of global oil trade. U.S.-Iran Naval Crisis: What Is Happening in the Strait of Hormuz Right Now Trump posted the statement on Thursday on Truth Social,…

Could Ripple XRP Power Cross-Border Payments? Russia’s Early Tests Suggest Potential

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As global payment systems face pressure to become faster, cheaper, and less dependent on legacy intermediaries, attention is returning to blockchain-based alternatives. While countries explore alternatives to traditional systems, digital assets are increasingly entering the conversation, and XRP is drawing attention. Recent reports around early testing in Russia have sparked fresh discussion about whether XRP could play a larger role in the future of international payments. Connections between Ripple’s technology and Russia have surfaced through a mix of central bank experimentation and academic research. SMQKE, a market commentator on X,…

Bitcoin Bulls Fight For Bull Market Support Band Into Weekly Close

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Bitcoin (BTC) slipped from near three-month highs on Thursday as attention turned to the weekly close. Key points: Bitcoin retraces after its latest trip to its highest levels in several months. The upcoming weekly candle close is of particular interest as price eyes its bull market support band. A macro lull comes ahead of a deluge of US inflation data next week. Bitcoin bull market support band returns after six months Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD dropping to $77,200 prior to the Wall Street open. The pair hit $79,500 the…

Bitcoin just hit $78k again, here are the 7 leading AI crypto trading bots to automate what comes next 

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As AI-powered crypto trading expands, investors are comparing platforms based on automation quality, risk controls, transparency, and the capital required to get started effectively. Summary SaintQuant runs automated DCA, Grid, Swing, and Scalping strategies with tiered risk levels and live performance tracking. Processing 2.5M+ daily signals, The platform applies AI, sentiment data, and on-chain inputs with built-in risk controls. SaintQuant connects major exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken via…

Passive income from crypto mining without investment (2026 guide to free Bitcoin mining)

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Summary AngelBTC offers fully managed crypto mining with no hardware, setup, or technical experience required. With daily payouts and a beginner-friendly dashboard, AngelBTC makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible in 2026. AngelBTC uses green energy infrastructure and structured plans for transparent, low-barrier passive income. Passive income from crypto mining without investment has become one of the fastest-growing search trends in 2026. As Bitcoin continues to attract global attention, more…

FTX estate misses out on $3B Cursor stake value after $200K sale in 2023

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The FTX estate sold its Cursor stake for $200K in 2023, now worth $3B after a SpaceX-linked valuation surge, raising questions about bankruptcy asset sales. The FTX bankruptcy estate sold a 5% stake in AI coding startup Cursor for $200,000 in April 2023, missing out on roughly $3 billion after the company was valued at $60 billion in a SpaceX-linked deal this week. On Wednesday, SpaceX said it has secured the right to acquire Cursor later this year at a $60 billion valuation, or alternatively pay a $10 billion breakup…

AI-driven hacks threaten to kill DeFi — unless projects act now

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Can DeFi survive an era in which an AI can find a dozen critical security bugs in a smart contract for just $1.22 in tokens? That’s how much it cost Anthropic researchers on average to run previously exploited contracts through major LLM models. They discovered that more than half of the exploits in 2025 could have been found and autonomously carried out by AI agents. AI tools are also able to quickly find security holes and weak points in infrastructure and governance too. DeFi’s future is under a dark cloud…

Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Motion as FTX Portfolio Hypothetical Goes Viral – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) withdrew his Rule 33 new trial motion on April 22, 2026, without prejudice, preserving the right to refile after his Second Circuit appeal concludes. Viral social media posts estimating FTX’s unliquidated portfolio would be worth $114 billion today, led by a 165x gain on Anthropic. SBF’s appeal and reassignment request before Judge Kaplan remain active, leaving the legal outcome of the FTX case unresolved through at least 2026. SBF Withdraws Rule 33 Motion in SDNY, Preserves Right to Refile After Appeal The withdrawal letter, docketed…