Aztec Network, the Ethereum layer-2 protocol focused on programmable privacy, has officially launched its public testnet. According to a May 1 press release shared with crypto.news, the launch marks a key milestone in Aztec’s eight-year journey to bring stronger data protection to web3. The testnet is now open to developers and paves the way for…
Bitcoin price started the month on a strong note, crossing the important resistance level at $96,000 for the first time since February. Bitcoin (BTC) jumped above $97,000, up by almost 30% from its lowest level in April. Its rally occurred as investors adopted a risk-on sentiment, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index rising to…
Bitcoin surged past the $97,000 mark on Wednesday, climbing to a high of $97,546 before pulling back slightly, as traders continue to test key resistance levels. The move came after days of tight price action between $93,000 and $96,000, with total market capitalization reaching $1.90 trillion and 24-hour trading volume hitting $29.88 billion, according to…
Fartcoin, the fast-growing Solana meme coin, continued its strong rally this week, as whales accumulated. Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) surged to a high of $1.2770 on Thursday, marking its highest level since January 26. It has become one of the best-performing meme coins this year, rallying over 500% from its March lows. Data from Nansen shows that…
Does the Bitcoin halving hit all miners equally? As power costs diverge globally, can high-cost countries stay in the game? And what happens if mining concentrates too far in too few hands? One coin, many realities A Bitcoin (BTC) is always worth the same on paper. Whether it is mined in Nigeria or Norway, it…
Regulatory shifts and increasing client demand prompted Morgan Stanley to start building a crypto trading feature for its E*TRADE platform. Latest regulatory shifts have prompted traditional financial institutions to bet on crypto. On May 1, reports surfaced that global asset manager Morgan Stanley is planning to offer crypto trading services to its E*TRADE clients. According…
Eric Trump talks to World Liberty Financial’s Zach Witkoff and Tron creator Justin Sun about how the institutional banks will be left ‘in the dust’ if they fail to embrace crypto. On May 1 during Token2049’s fireside chat session, Eric Trump opened up about how he and his family were “canceled” by the modern financial…
Metaplanet is doubling down on Bitcoin with a planned expansion into the U.S., aiming to raise $250 million and position itself as a global force in corporate Bitcoin adoption. In a May 1 post on X, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich revealed that the company will establish a wholly owned subsidiary, Metaplanet Treasury Corp., in Florida,…
World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin, USD1, has been used to facilitate Abu Dhabi’s AI investment firm MGX’s landmark $2 billion investment into Binance. At Token2049 on May 1, World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff confirmed that the project’s USD-pegged stablecoin, USD1, has been selected as the official stablecoin for MGX’s investment into Binance. “We are excited…
Bitcoin has reclaimed $96,000, a level not seen since late November 2024, driven by robust institutional demand and easing macroeconomic fears. Bitcoin (BTC) rallied nearly 20% from its April low of $79,000, fueled by $381 million in ETF inflows and renewed optimism after U.S. President Donald Trump’s softened stance on China trade tensions. Source: crypto.news…
