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Cryptocurrency staking protocol Symbiotic closed a $29 million Series A funding round led by Web3-focused investment firms, including Pantera Capital and Coinbase Ventures, to support the launch of a new economic coordination layer for blockchain security.The round included more than 100 angel investors, with participation from major industry players including Aave, Polygon and StarkWare, the company said in an April 23 announcement shared with Cointelegraph.The closing of the funding round also marks the launch of Symbiotic’s Universal Staking Framework, which aims to be an economic coordination layer that bolsters blockchain security via staking.The new staking layer enables the use of…

My dear Ethereum community, Today, I’m excited to turn the page and share that I will be closing this chapter as Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation soon and stepping into a new role as its President. This new opportunity will allow me to continue supporting EF’s institutional relationships, and to expand the reach of our vision and culture more broadly. I’m feeling deeply grateful and enthusiastic for what’s ahead, and while I made this decision a year ago, recent events have given me the perfect opportunity to reflect on what truly matters to me. These past few weeks have…

53Yuga Labs announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into the company. The NFT firm shared the update on March 3 in a post on X (Twitter), stating that after more than three years, “the SEC has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs.”The post also described the decision as “a huge win for NFTs and all creators pushing our ecosystem forward,” adding, “NFTs are not securities.”The SEC began investigating Yuga Labs in 2022 to determine whether certain NFTs qualified as securities under U.S. law. At the time, regulators were scrutinizing several major players in…

The XRP rich list chart is a fascinating chart and a perfect way to understand the distribution of wealth among the holders of the popular cryptocurrency. XRP is known for its transaction speed which is fast. It is used in remittances and cross-border payments. It has had a large and loyal community since its inception. For many people, the XRP rich list chart offers important insights into the top holders. This helps them visualize how much XRP is needed to join the ranks of the wealthiest individuals and organizations who are involved in the ecosystem. In this article, we will…

Ubisoft has partnered with blockchain gaming studio Immutable to develop “Might and Magic Fates,” a mobile strategy card game launching in early 2026, marking the 12th installment in the 40-year-old franchise. Ubisoft Partners With Immutable on Blockchain-Integrated Mobile Game Ubisoft, known for franchises like “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six,” “Assassin’s Creed,” “Far Cry,” “Prince of Persia,” […]

Is the latest rally enough to shift Ethereum price prediction, or do lingering dominance lows and macro risk still cap how far ETH can realistically go? Ethereum regains momentum with a sharp rally After several weeks of sluggish price action, Ethereum (ETH) is finally showing signs of a meaningful recovery. The second-largest crypto by market cap recently climbed past $1,800, staging a sharp rebound from its Apr. 9 low, when it briefly dipped below $1,400. That earlier drop was partly triggered by market unease over President Trump’s tariff-driven economic stance, which had weighed on risk assets. Since then, ETH has…

61The PGA Tour is expanding into the metaverse with the launch of the “Ultimate Golf Simulator” on Roblox. This new experience, created in partnership with PING, First Tee, and The Gang, allows users to take part in a virtual “hole-in-one” challenge alongside PGA TOUR professionals Viktor Hovland and Austin Eckroat. The game offers an in-game competition where players try to score as many holes-in-one as possible. Those who succeed will earn virtual rewards and exclusive wearables inspired by PGA TOUR tournaments. There will also be a virtual merchandise store offering themed apparel, including limited-edition items from creators like Bob Does Sports and…

Key points:Bitcoin’s rally is backed by solid institutional buying in the spot BTC ETFs.A rally above the $95,000 level could be difficult, but analysts’ end-of-year price projections now extend to $200,000.Select altcoins are showing signs of a price bottom.Bitcoin (BTC) price rallied close to the $95,000 resistance level on April 23 as the cryptocurrency finds support from rising spot BTC ETF inflows and positive macroeconomic news in the United States. According to Farside Investors, the funds recorded net inflows of $381.3 million on April 21 and $912.7 million on April 22.Analysts from Standard Chartered and Intellectia AI said that institutional…

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently called for “Bretton Woods institutions,” such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to reorient themselves, a signal that the global monetary order could be shifting.Speaking at the Institute of International Finance (IIF) on April 23, Bessent called on the IMF and the World Bank to correct trade imbalances and protect the value of fiat currencies against exchange rate risk.”The Bretton Woods institutions must step back from their sprawling and unfocused agendas,” Bessent said. He added:”The IMF’s mission is to promote international monetary cooperation, facilitate the balanced growth of international trade, encourage economic growth,…

Opinion by: Sasha Shilina, PhD, founder of Episteme and researcher at Paradigm Research InstituteDecentralized prediction markets are gaining ground in the scientific world, offering an intriguing answer to the field’s ongoing reproducibility crisis. While a notable share of research findings fail to replicate in independent tests, supporters believe market-driven forecasting can speed up identifying robust studies. Detractors remain cautious, worried that introducing financial wagers could compromise the measured, peer-reviewed process that has guided academic inquiry for centuries. The debate hinges on whether blockchain-based forecasting will elevate or destabilize scientific credibility.Crowdsourcing predictionsDespite these concerns, recent developments point toward real promise. Platforms…