Today commemorates the 13th anniversary of the first altcoin, the crypto asset Namecoin (NMC), whose network debuted on April 18, 2011. Although the token has dimmed over time, the network remains under active development and its proof-of-work (PoW) hashrate ranks among the highest in the crypto ecosystem. While Often Forgotten, the First Altcoin Turns 13 […]
Key Takeaways Canary Capital filed for the first US-listed ETF for Tron TRX incorporating staking features. The ETF aims to simplify TRX investment for traditional investors by tracking its spot price and offering staking rewards. Share this article Canary Capital has submitted an application for the first US-listed ETF focused on Tron’s TRX token that […]
The social media buzz around Solana (SOL) has reportedly reached a fever pitch, buoyed by GameStop’s $1.3 billion Bitcoin (BTC) play and BlackRock’s recent expansion onto the blockchain. This surge in institutional interest has fueled overwhelmingly positive sentiment toward Solana, with Santiment reporting a near-record high 18:1 positive-to-negative sentiment ratio. Institutional Backing Boosts Solana’s Appeal […]
A new animated kids’ series expected to premiere this year won’t be headed for a TV network. Or a streaming service. Instead, the founders of production studio We Ghosted Media plan to launch on a decentralized web platform that uses blockchain technology. And yes, a crypto wallet will be involved. We Ghosted Media — founded by […]
A new challenge has emerged at the intersection of quantum computing and Bitcoin. Quantum computing research firm Project Eleven has launched the Q-Day Prize, where you can win 1 bitcoin (worth around $84,000) by cracking a Bitcoin private key using a quantum computer. Project11 on X The challenge was announced on April 16, 2025 and […]
After a season of layoffs, the Kraken IPO date is finally shaping up. Founder and former CEO Jesse Powell planted the seed back in 2021, and now the timeline begins to solidify. Bloomberg reports the parent company, Payward, is zeroing in on an early 2026 launch. – Price Market Cap – – – 24h 7d […]
“Many whales unstaked and dumped SOL today,” reported blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain on April 4. It highlighted four transactions of over $3 million worth of the Solana native token, the largest of which was a whopping 258,646 SOL worth around $30 million. The Solana selloff has been a result of the meme coin bubble bursting […]
NVIDIA says new US restrictions on chip exports to China could cost the company $5.5 billion, as Washington tightens licensing rules for advanced AI hardware sales. The chipmaker said the charge is related to inventory, purchase commitments, and related reserves. “The (US government) indicated that the license requirement addresses the risk that the covered products […]
Project Eleven, a quantum computing research organization, has announced the Q-Day Prize – a global challenge offering 1 Bitcoin to the first team or individual who can use Shor’s algorithm on a quantum computer to break part of an elliptic curve cryptographic (ECC) key. The competition began on April 16, 2025, and will run until […]
The crypto market is navigating turbulent waters as it attempts to rebound from the shockwaves caused by President Donald Trump’s newly imposed global tariffs. While traditional markets initially saw investors fleeing to gold and silver, pushing the former to a record $3,168, digital assets are now showing slight signs of recovery, with Solana (SOL), Ethereum […]
