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Bitcoin developers are again at odds over how the world’s oldest and largest blockchain should handle storing information on-chain, with a proposal to relax long-standing limits on the size of data held sparking fierce debate reminiscent of 2023’s battles over Ordinals.The blockchain’s OP_RETURN feature allows people attach a small piece of extra data to a transaction It is often used for things like notes, timestamps or digital records. The proposed change, put forward by developer Peter Todd, would remove the 80-byte cap on such data, a limit originally designed to discourage spam and preserve the blockchain’s financial integrity.Supporters argue the…

Blockchain intelligence platform Lookonchain is highlighting a trader who has profited handsomely from trading in Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), a memecoin built in the Solana (SOL) ecosystem. According to Lookonchain, the unidentified trader is once again going long on the crypto asset and has purchased 488,000 Fartcoin at a total price of $563,000. The trader had previously booked millions of dollars in profits on a Fartcoin position he had invested in earlier when the memecoin was still a micro-cap. “This trader first aped into Fartcoin when its market cap was $32 million, making $4.9 million by buying low and selling high.” Source:…

Understanding inflation and the need for hedges Bitcoin’s supply-and-demand dynamics, in addition to growing institutional adoption, position it as a potential hedge against inflation in 2025. However, its high volatility and centralization concerns mean it remains a speculative asset rather than a guaranteed safeguard against inflation.What is inflation? Inflation refers to the general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy over time, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money. As prices rise, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services. Inflation is typically measured by indexes such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI),…

We are excited to announce the return of the Devcon Scholars Program for Devcon Southeast Asia! Bringing together builders from diverse geographies and disciplines, the Devcon Scholars Program offers more than just a scholarship to attend Devcon – it aims to build a community focused on co-learning and co-creation, to bridge Ethereum with other worlds and to push Ethereum’s boundaries. This year, we are looking to welcome up to 100 Scholars divided across four categories: (1) Ethereum Community Organizers, (2) Law Students & Legal Professionals, (3) Artists & Sci-fi Writers, and (4) Other Builders. Applications are now open, until Sunday,…

Following a massive three-month inflow into BERA, investor sentiment has changed in recent weeks. This bearish trend comes as the asset experiences a massive decline in daily active addresses, which have plummeted. Berachain [BERA] has been on a downward trend for months. After peaking at $7.624, the altcoin spiraled downward and recently hovered near $3.7. Analysis shows that the drop has been influenced by changes in liquidity flow as market traders sell off their holdings. This isn’t just profit-taking — it’s more than that, AMBCrypto explains. Liquidity outflow dampens rally possibility BERA’s current price action reflects a significant outflow of…

Bitcoin continues its gradual recovery, currently trading above the $94,000 level at the time of writing. This upward trend follows a recent correction that pushed prices down earlier this month. Despite the recent gains, Bitcoin remains about 12.7% below its all-time high set in January. While investors monitor price resistance levels around the psychological $100,000 mark, on-chain metrics are beginning to show significant changes in market behavior that may influence short- and mid-term sentiment. A key development recently highlighted is the rising proportion of the Bitcoin supply that is currently in profit. As the market edges closer to historic euphoria…

The Open Network (TON) ecosystem participant Broxus has unveiled TON Factory, a new platform designed to accelerate the development and scalability of high-throughput applications like decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and blockchain-based games.In an April 30 post on Telegram, the project said TON Factory aims to help developers rapidly build and scale projects with modular components, integration tools, and hands-on expert support.“For OGs already building on TON, TON Factory helps you scale further,” the announcement stated.The initiative is backed by a team of over 150 engineers with experience delivering production-ready infrastructure in the TON ecosystem, per the announcement. Source: TONRelated: Venture capital…

Ethereum has dropped about 20% over the past 24 hours, falling below $1,500 for the first time since March 2023.  Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $1,476 at the time of press, having recorded a 24-hour high of $1799. The broader selloff appears tied to macroeconomic tensions as Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs put pressure on the crypto market. The market has seen widespread losses as a result of the steep ETH price decline.  According to Coinglass data, over $400 million worth of Ethereum positions have been liquidated in the past 24 hours. Long trades, which lost roughly $341 million, accounted…

On April 29, 2025, XRP traded near its monthly highs, buoyed by a series of technical indicators and growing institutional interest. Some analysts say that XRP could climb to $3.63 in the coming days, driven by a falling wedge breakout and potential spot ETF approval. This outlook underscores both the opportunity and risk facing traders as XRP navigates critical resistance levels.Rising Institutional InvolvementDerivatives exchange CME Group has announced it will launch cash-settled futures contracts for XRP on May 19, 2025, pending regulatory approval. This move follows CME’s introduction of Solana futures earlier in April, reflecting a broader push to offer…

Shiba Inu and PEPE have long captured the imagination of crypto traders with their meteoric rises and vibrant communities, but the memecoin frenzy is showing signs of cooling. Although both Shiba Inu and PEPE have seen modest gains over the past few days, they remain far from their all-time highs, down 79.7% and 63.6%, respectively. However, as the hype around meme coins wanes, investors are diversifying into promising altcoins like RCO Finance (RCOF), an AI-based token in its presale phase, poised for explosive growth. Shiba Inu and Pepe Hype Fades, Prompting Portfolio Diversification The memecoin market, once a hotbed of…