From Farming to Bribing: PancakeSwap Proposes New veCAKE Strategy to Bolster Liquidity, Governance

PancakeSwap (CAKE) recently proposed a new plan to channel a part of the CAKE token emissions towards enhancing the veCAKE community, effectively kick-starting its development. Directing funds towards Bribes is proposed to boost the circulation of assets within the ecosystem and optimize the rewards system for CAKE. “The Kitchen is suggesting to divert a part … Read more

Binance Academy Partners with European Universities for Accredited Crypto Courses

To boost education in the areas of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, Binance Academy – the educational wing of Binance – has revealed plans for a collaboration with reputable European universities. The goal is to create accredited university courses on key Web3, blockchain tech, and digital asset themes, equipping students with a thorough grasp of these … Read more

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal Backs Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash Defending Right to Privacy

Paul Grewal, the top lawyer at Coinbase exchange, has publicly expressed his backing for Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing service. Tornado Cash is currently embroiled in a prolonged legal dispute with US authorities over accusations of money laundering. In a recent post on platform X, Grewal shared Tornado Cash’s stance regarding the US Treasury Department, … Read more

US-based Crypto ATM Firm Bitcoin Depot to Keep BTC Exposure Minimal, Latest Filing Reveals

In a well-known market for its volatile price movements, Bitcoin Depot has demonstrated remarkable resilience, proving its distinct business strategy. This disclosure comes after the prominent US crypto ATM operator reported in an SEC filing that their revenue has remained steady even with Bitcoin’s value fluctuations. Based on the SEC report, Bitcoin Depot generated approximately … Read more

OKX’s Layer-2 Blockchain X Layer Now Live on Ethereum

OKX, a well-known cryptocurrency exchange, has followed in the footsteps of Coinbase and entered the sphere of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) by formally introducing their layer-2 blockchain project, named X Layer, within the Ethereum network. Launched on testnet in November 2023, this network aims to offer reduced transaction costs and tackle interoperability issues among layer-1 blockchains. … Read more

Bitcoin Bull Samson Mow Uncovers Reasons behind Recent Market Crash

Samson Mow, a well-known advocate for Bitcoin (BTC), has shared some possible explanations for the recent drop in cryptocurrency prices. Over the past weekend, Mow shared on the X platform that many investors decreased their cryptocurrency holdings out of worry for potential conflict in the Middle East. Notably, among all assets, Bitcoin was the one … Read more

Ethereum Fire Sale? Deep-Pocketed Investor Snags Nearly 24,000 ETH At Bargain Price

Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency with a significant market value, has experienced rough seas recently. Over the past few days, Ethereum’s price has significantly dropped to around $2,800 on April 12, mirroring the market slump affecting the entire crypto sector. Despite the unpredictability, something intriguing has occurred: Large-scale Ethereum investors, known as “whales,” are making … Read more

Franklin Templeton Bets on Runes Token Standard to Boost Bitcoin DeFi Activity

Beyond serving as mere value repositories, the Bitcoin blockchain system is experiencing growing interest due to Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Token (NFT) transactions occurring within it. Notably, investment firm Franklin Templeton posits that the introduction of Runes, a fresh fungible token standard for Bitcoin, could significantly transform the ecosystem. According to Franklin, Runes could … Read more

Binance Futures Introduces Up to 75% Leverage Perpetual Contracts on Arbitrum, Neo, Filecoin

Binance announced the introduction of three new US Dollar Coin (USDC) margined perpetual contracts for traders: Arbitrum (ARB), Neo (NEO), and Filecoin (FIL). By using USDC as collateral, traders can gain leveraged access to these cryptocurrencies, with a maximum leverage of 75 times their initial investment. Gradual Launch Process and Leverage Information Beginning on April … Read more