Crypto projects report strong development but face sharp drops in daily trading volumes. iExec RLC, ICP, and Chainlink lead development despite price and volume declines. Sui and DeepBook Protocol record notable price gains amid broader market caution. According to new data, crypto projects have reported a surge in development activity over the past month. However, despite strong technical progress, daily trading volumes across the market declined, signalling cautious sentiment among investors. iExec RLC (RLC) recorded the highest growth activity score in the past 30 days, achieving 995.83 points. The token’s price increased by 0.75% to $1.258494. Nevertheless, RLC’s trading volume…
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A Russian provincial governor has claimed that associated gas produced at oil drilling sites could provide a solution to ongoing Bitcoin mining-related concerns.Earlier this month, the BTC mining hotspot of Irkutsk unveiled the nation’s first-ever year-round ban on crypto mining in the southern part of the oblast.This move came just months after Moscow imposed a wintertime ban on crypto mining in 10 Russian and Russian-controlled regions until 2031.Russian Gas Alternative for Irkutsk Bitcoin Miners?Per the Russian news agency Interfax, the Irkutsk Governor Igor Kobzev has urged major players in the mining market to join forces with oil and gas companies.A…
In a much-awaited development that could shake up the digital asset space, a recent filing indicates that ProShares Trust may launch an XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) on April 30, 2025. While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has yet to confirm a final approval, the proposed public offering date is now in black and white, raising hopes—and eyebrows—across the crypto market.The buzz began when industry sources reported on a U.S. SEC document showing ProShares’ registration statement under the Investment Company Act with an “approximate date of public offering” set for April 30. While not yet a formal green light,…
Cryptocurrencies continue to surge in popularity, and the landscape in 2025 looks promising. With technological advancements, increasing adoption, and new innovative projects, crypto enthusiasts are constantly on the lookout for the best opportunities. However, with so many options available, it can be challenging to determine where to focus your attention. Fortunately, we’ve done the legwork for you. If you’re wondering “Best crypto to buy now (April 27)“, we’ve got some suggestions that are bound to pique your interest. In this article, we’ll dive into five crypto projects that are making waves in the market right now. Among them is Qubetics…
XRP continues to show strength despite recent market volatility. While Bitcoin experienced sharp moves, XRP’s price action has remained relatively stable. As of now, XRP is trading around $2.20, with strong support forming between $2.17 and $2.23.Looking ahead to next week, several key economic events could cause short-term swings in the broader crypto market. On Wednesday, investors will closely watch the core PCE inflation report and GDP data, followed by jobless claims and manufacturing PMI on Thursday. Friday’s unemployment data will round out the week. Although this data can trigger intraday volatility, analysts believe it is unlikely to shift XRP’s…
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance (DeFi) project endorsed by the Trump family, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Pakistan Crypto Council to promote blockchain adoption and DeFi growth across Pakistan, TechJuice reported.The agreement was formalized on April 26 during a high-level meeting between WLFI co-founders Zak Folkman, Zach Witkoff, and Chase Herro, alongside Pakistan’s Prime Minister and senior government officials.The partnership aims to accelerate blockchain innovation by establishing regulatory sandboxes to test blockchain-based financial solutions.WLFI Partnership with Pakistan Targets DeFi GrowthKey areas of collaboration include advancing DeFi protocols, exploring tokenization of real-world assets like real…
Loopscale, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on Solana, has suspended its lending operations following a $5.8 million exploit.The incident occurred on April 26, when a hacker drained 5.7 million USDC and 1,200 SOL by executing a series of undercollateralized loans, according to Loopscale co-founder Mary Gooneratne.In response, Loopscale has partially restored platform functions, allowing users to repay loans, add collateral, and close existing loops.However, key features, including vault withdrawals, remain disabled as the team continues its investigation.Loopscale Exploit Hits USDC and SOL VaultsGooneratne confirmed that the exploit was limited to the protocol’s USDC and SOL vaults, representing about 12%…
Influence is no longer earned solely through effort; it’s also driven by intelligent systems capable of operating at scale. While Solana (SOL) and Litecoin (LTC) continue to draw investor interest through their price trajectories and long-term projections, a new approach to digital value is unfolding. Unstaked introduces AI agents that don’t just automate, they act transparently, prove their impact on-chain, and function within a system built on measurable performance. With its Proof of Intelligence framework and agent-based accountability, Unstaked token adds a fresh layer of depth to what defines a top crypto for 2025. Solana (SOL): Charting a Course Toward…
Bitcoin is currently trading near a critical resistance zone around $94,250, a level known as the golden ratio in Fibonacci analysis. This level is considered highly important in both technical trading and natural patterns, and often marks strong turning points in price. Bitcoin reaching this level suggests the recent rally may be slowing down, and traders are watching closely to see what happens next.So far, Bitcoin has shown signs of a possible five-wave move from its April low. If this pattern completes, it would be a clear sign of bullish strength and could open the door for further gains. However,…
Bitcoin ETFs saw strong inflows this week, while major firms like Stripe, Coinbase, and Trump Media advanced their crypto strategies. ZKsync recovered $5.7M from a hack, and the SEC postponed decisions on Polkadot and Hedera ETFs amid rising regulatory activity. Let’s find out more. Bitcoin The U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs bought another sizable amount of BTC on Thursday, bringing the total inflow so far this week to 29.45K BTC, equivalent to $2.65 billion. Business Stripe, a global payments platform, is building its first stablecoin financial product for companies based outside the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe to expand…
