Month: April 2026

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Fake Eric Trump-themed token is ‘rug in the making,’ says Bubblemaps

A Solana-based memecoin, ERICTRUMP, mimicking Eric Trump, experienced a meteoric rise, surging over 6,200% within 24 hours before raising serious concerns. Launched on Pump.fun, the token briefly achieved a market capitalization exceeding $140 million. However, this rapid growth immediately triggered warnings of an impending rug pull. Blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps highlighted critical red flags in […]

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XRP price path to $3.40 remains intact — Here is why

XRP Price Analysis: Bullish V-Shaped Recovery Targeting $3.40 XRP (XRP) is exhibiting strong bullish signals, forming a V-shaped recovery pattern on its weekly chart and experiencing a significant surge in open interest (OI). This positive price action is supported by several key indicators. The OI, a measure of market sentiment, increased by 53% from $3.61 […]

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51% attack on Ethereum more difficult than on Bitcoin — Justin Drake

Ethereum’s Merge architect, Justin Drake, claims a 51% attack on Bitcoin would be cheaper than on Ethereum, estimating the cost at around $10 billion. This echoes Grant Hummer’s assertion that a successful attack on Bitcoin is “virtually certain” if the cost drops to $2 billion. A 51% attack grants control over a blockchain network by […]

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The emergence of Sonic and what it means for DeFi: Report

Fantom’s evolution into Sonic represents a significant upgrade to address scalability and performance limitations. Initially built on a DAG design, Fantom utilized the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and Ethereum-derived account storage. This led to challenges including bloated storage and slow transaction execution. To overcome these hurdles, the Fantom team developed Sonic, a completely independent blockchain […]

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Warren Buffett exits crypto-friendly Nubank holdings, netting $250M profit

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has fully exited its position in Nu Holdings, the parent company of the crypto-friendly Nubank, resulting in a $250 million profit. This divestment, confirmed by a May 15th SEC filing, concludes a process begun in 2024. Berkshire sold its 40.2 million Nubank shares in three tranches, averaging $13.46, $13.22, and $11.83 […]

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90% of institutions ‘taking action’ on stablecoins: Fireblocks survey

Fireblocks’ recent report reveals that 90% of institutional investors are actively using or exploring stablecoins. This finding comes from a survey of 295 executives across various financial sectors, including traditional banks, financial institutions, fintech companies, and payment gateways. The research highlights a significant shift in institutional attitudes towards stablecoins, moving beyond simple cost-saving measures to […]

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AI vibe coding: what it is, why it’s risky, and how to stay safe

AI vibe coding is a revolutionary approach to software development leveraging AI to generate executable code from natural language prompts. This technology democratizes software creation, enabling non-programmers to build applications. The process involves inputting requirements in plain language; AI algorithms then translate these into code. Early Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem is utilizing this method for […]

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Central banks testing smart contract toolkit under BIS Project Pine

Central banks are exploring the use of smart contracts within tokenized financial systems to enhance monetary policy implementation. A collaborative research project, Project Pine, between the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Innovation Center and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub Swiss Centre, investigated this potential. The project tested a prototype toolkit demonstrating […]

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Bitcoin hitting $220K ‘reasonable’ in 2025, says gold-based forecast

Bitcoin price predictions are surging, with analysts pointing to a potential price exceeding $250,000 in 2025. This bullish sentiment stems from several factors, notably Bitcoin’s historical correlation with gold and a novel “power curve” model. Analyst Apsk32’s analysis centers on a “power curve” model, which measures Bitcoin’s market capitalization in gold ounces, mitigating the impact […]