Month: April 2026

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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 […]

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Here is why Bitcoin price is stuck below $105K

Bitcoin’s price is currently consolidating, fluctuating between $101,500 and $105,000, failing to break through the significant resistance at $105,000. This consolidation has persisted for approximately seven days, creating a roughly $3,500 range. While the $100,000 support level has held for over a week, two previous attempts to surpass $105,000 have failed, leading to a slight […]

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

Bitcoin price predictions for 2025 are surging, with some analysts forecasting values exceeding $250,000. This bullish sentiment is fueled by several factors, notably Bitcoin’s historical correlation with gold price movements and the application of novel analytical models. One prominent analyst, Apsk32, utilizes a “power curve” model that measures Bitcoin’s market capitalization in gold ounces, mitigating […]

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Is XRP price going to crash again?

XRP’s price action presents a mixed outlook. A falling wedge breakout retest suggests potential for a rally towards $3.60 if the upper trendline holds as support. However, a breakdown below $1.11 could trigger a bearish inverse cup-and-handle pattern, potentially causing a sharp drop to $0.50. Currently, XRP is trading at $2.42, a 50%+ rebound in […]