Coinbase’s layer-2 network, Base, has denied allegations of selling its Ethereum (ETH) holdings. Over the weekend, crypto community members pointed out that Base has funneled sequencer fees to Coinbase, sparking concerns about transparency and potential ETH sales. However, Base strategist Kabir Sadarangani refuted these claims, asserting that the accusations of a lack of transparency and […]

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Metaplanet said it was the best-performing equity in 2024 out of 55,000 publicly listed companies. …

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Swedish fintech giant Klarna has finally succumbed to pressure from its 80+ million user base to offer crypto services. The development comes as the company prepares for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in the US, targeted for April with a valuation of up to $15 billion, making it one of the largest listings […]

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XRP saw a double-digit drop in its futures open interest, but is it a sign that the altcoin’s triple-digit rally is ending?

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The more social media platforms you use, the higher your chances of investing in crypto, with YouTube, X and Reddit users leading the pack. …

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The following is a guest post from Zac Williamson, CEO and Co-founder at Aztec. The blockchain industry is at a crossroads. While the industry has made significant headway in development scaling solutions, a fundamental challenge remains unaddressed: the need for programmable privacy. The enforced transparency of blockchains prevents their adoption in cases where user privacy […]

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Tron’s evolution from a USDT-dominant network to a budding DeFi hub resulted in a significant increase in its transaction count and network fees. …

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Bitcoin’s low network activity encompasses all aspects: fewer active addresses and transactions, low fees, and an almost empty mempool. …

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“Expecting the same playbook from last cycle to work again just doesn’t seem realistic,” Pump.fun co-founder Alon Cohen wrote on X.

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