Author: James Wilson

Ethereum’s next major upgrade, Pectra, is set for activation in early May 2025, bringing changes aimed at boosting scalability, improving user experience, and enhancing validator efficiency, according to Nansen.  Combining improvements to the execution and consensus layers, the upgrade builds on previous milestones, such as Shanghai and Dencun, according to Nansen analysis.  Pectra doubles the blob data capacity per block from three to six, with a maximum of nine, allowing Layer-2 rollups to post more transaction data at lower costs. At the same time, the gas cost for traditional calldata will increase, nudging developers toward blob usage to support Ethereum’s…

Robinhood reported one of its strongest quarters yet, with Q1 revenue rising 50% year-over-year to $927 million and net income more than doubling to $336 million. Robinhood reported first quarter results after Wednesday’s closing bell. Earnings per share of 37 cents was up 106% from last year while revenue of $927 million was up 50% year-over-year. The company saw record net deposits of $18 billion and reached new highs in Robinhood Gold subscribers, which climbed 90% to 3.2 million. The trading platform also continued to roll out new products, including AI-powered financial planning tools and an expanded prediction markets hub.…

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 recent crypto.news data.  The rally builds on momentum that began in mid-April, when Bitcoin (BTC) decisively broke out of a long-standing consolidation phase near $74,400. Technical indicators suggest continued upward pressure, with major support now established in the $88,000–$90,000 zone.  A dip toward $92,000 could…

XRP’s price action can be confusing to many traders out there. After teasing to break its all-time high earlier this year, XRP rejected just below the $3.5 level and is currently trading comfortably over $2. Will it reclaim $3 next or $1 is its next stop? Let’s find out in this Ripple price prediction for May 2025. Currently ranked at the 4th position with a market cap of $130.35 billion, XRP (XRP) has enjoyed a decent bull run so far with prices touching almost $3.5, in January 2025. Since then the token has seen a 52% drop in prices and…

DOGE, the most well-known meme coin, has been in the spotlight for over a decade with its unpredictable price swings — and April 2025 was no different. Although the token gained 2.5% compared to March, it’s currently seeing a slight decline. So, what could May bring for Dogecoin (DOGE)? Will the trend shift again, or is a slowdown likely to continue? Here’s what we know in our Dogecoin price prediction for May 2025. What is DOGE? Dogecoin was launched in 2013, originally inspired by the viral Shiba Inu meme, but it quickly gained traction as a serious cryptocurrency. Over the…

Binance Wallet now supports the Sonic blockchain, enabling asset transfers and dApp interaction, while also teasing promotional airdrops to drive adoption. Sonic (S) has secured a notable milestone in adoption. On Thursday, May 1, Binance Wallet announced its integration with the Sonic blockchain. This move enables token transfers on-chain and allows users to interact directly with Sonic dApps through the wallet. #SonicChain is now supported on #Binance Wallet !Discover and Trade the latest Alpha tokens on this chain 🌐🔸Exclusive $S and Sonic Chain ecosystem asset airdrops are coming for active traders on the new Sonic Chain. Full details will be…

Cheqd, DataHive, Nuklai, and Datagram have launched the Sovereign AI Alliance, a new initiative aimed at developing an open-source framework for decentralized artificial intelligence using user-owned data. Announced on May 1 via a press release shared with crypto.news, the alliance will focus on building technical infrastructure that supports privacy-preserving AI systems. At the core of the project is the proposed Intention Network Protocol which aims to enable AI agents to collaborate securely without compromising user control over personal data. INP is structured around three key components: “Intention Anchors” to capture user inputs with data ownership guarantees; the “Intention Mesh,” a…

Malaysian authorities have dismantled a bitcoin mining syndicate allegedly involved in large-scale electricity theft in the Hulu Terengganu and Marang districts, police said on Wednesday. The raids, conducted during Op Letrik by Terengganu police in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s Special Engagement Against Losses unit, uncovered 45 illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining machines across two premises — a residential site in Bukit Perpat and a commercial property in Wakaf Tapai, according to local reporting.  Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the operation targeted properties believed to have been modified to bypass electricity meters and evade detection. Authorities estimate the…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Cardano founder slams Ethereum’s future, Yeti Ouro steals the spotlight with a blockbuster Stage 4 presale and rising investor buzz. Cardano creator Charles Hoskinson foretold in a recent interview that Ethereum would not last the next 10–15 years, and the exchange was quickly filled with heated debates in the cryptocurrency space. Yeti Ouro (YETIO), another crypto project, stands out while it bridges the gap between blockchain Play-to-Earn (P2E) excitement and memecoin fever. Cardano founder Hoskinson also criticized Ethereum’s…

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 large whales have been accumulating the coin over the past few days. In the last 24 hours alone, whales acquired tokens worth several million dollars. As illustrated in the chart below, there were six individual purchases exceeding $1 million during this period. Fartcoin whale transactions…