SVET Markets Weekly Update — April 22nd – 26th 2024
In his weekly column, investor and entrepreneur Svit Svitlo provides his overview and interpretation of the last week's significant macroeconomic events, and their impact on crypto markets in the near term.
Cove – Next-Gen DeFi Portfolio Management
Sunil Srivatsa is the founder and CEO of Storm Labs, an open-source software development studio. They help build and maintain infrastructure for decentralized protocols like Cove.
Velocity Labs and Ramp Network facilitate fiat to crypto onramp on Polkadot via Asset Hub support
Velocity Labs is proud to announce a fiat to crypto onramp using Ramp Network through the integration of Asset Hub. Through it, Ramp will be able to service any parachain in the Polkadot ecosystem.
Best crypto interest rates 2024 – DeFi and CeFi
An overview of several leading DeFi and CeFi crypto lending platforms and who offers the best crypto interest rates.
Hipposol, A Solana-based Memecoin Announces $Hippos Token Presale Round
Today marks a monumental day as Hipposol, a Solana memecoin proudly announces the launch of $hippos pre sale round for early participants. Drawing vibrant inspiration from the mighty and playful hippopotamus, the $Hippos token presale event begins today April 24th 2024, with a sale duration of 26 days.
Samurai Wallet Gets the Chop as Feds Twist the Knife
The popular Bitcoin wallet and mixer, Samurai Wallet, has been shut down with its founders accused of conspiring to commit money laundering.
Research Reveals Mobile Devices as Catalysts for Efficient Decentralized Infrastructure Networks (DePINs)
Researchers from the University of Zürich's Communication Systems Group, in collaboration with the Acurast Association building on Polkadot and other ecosystems, have unveiled groundbreaking results in their latest study, "Performance Analysis of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks and Centralized Clouds." This work demonstrates the viability of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) as a robust alternative to traditional centralized cloud computing platforms.
Bandit Network’s Points SDK and Brave Ads Power Astar zkEVM’s Quest Platform “Yoki Origins”
"Yoki Origins," supported by Bandit Network and Brave Ads, introduces a gamified and rewarding experience for Astar zkEVM users, marking a significant milestone in Web3 adoption.
Hong Kong – Spot Bitcoin ETFs Approved
Hong Kong regulators have approved spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds - with analysts predicting inflows of up to $500 million.
Base Chain Welcomes Inaugural Meme Coin Launchpad: A Beacon Against Scams and Rug Pulls
FOMO BULL CLUB, a decentralized, community-driven platform, is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural meme coin launchpad on the Base blockchain.
Zircuit Staking Soars Past $2B TVL In Only 2 Months
Zircuit, a ZK rollup with parallelized circuits and AI-enabled security, today announced that its staking program has soared past $2B in TVL in only 2 months.
WEEX Exchange Unveils WXT Token to Enhance Ecosystem and Reward Community Engagement
As a leading force in the cryptocurrency market, WEEX Exchange is poised to significantly elevate its ecosystem with the introduction of its exclusive proprietary token, the WEEX Token (WXT), scheduled for release this upcoming summer.
Sui Overflow Hackathon Funding Pool Balloons to $1,000,000 as New Sponsors Join
Alibaba Cloud, AngelHack and dWallet are among the latest supporters for the global event.
Persistence One – Cosmos Liquid Staking & Restaking
Mikhil Pandey is Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Persistence Labs, building Persistence One a purpose built Layer 1 on a mission to maximize yield and security through Liquid Staking & Restaking.
Decoding the Bitcoin Halving: A Guide to the Fourth Halving
At the heart of the Bitcoin ecosystem is a unique event known as the halving, which plays a pivotal role in shaping its supply dynamics and price trajectory. Here’s everything you need to know about today’s Bitcoin Halving.
Zircuit – An AI-Enabled ZK Rollup
Jan Gorzny is the co-founder of Zircuit, a fully EVM-compatible zero-knowledge rollup powering the limitless potential of web3.
ceτi AI Acquires Big Energy Investments Inc. to Boost Its High-Performance Computing Capabilities in North America
ceτi AI, a leader in decentralized artificial intelligence infrastructure, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Canadian company Big Energy Investments Inc., a firm specializing in strategic investment in high-performance computing infrastructure.
Over 1,000 Builders, Partners, Investors and Enthusiasts Gather at Inaugural Global Event to Celebrate Sui
Over 1,000 projects, partners, investors, and enthusiasts from 65 countries around the world gathered last week in Paris to celebrate Sui at the vaunted Layer 1’s inaugural global Sui Basecamp conference.
Powered by Qualcomm, Aethir Unveils Game-Changing Aethir Edge Device to Unlock the Decentralized Edge Computing Future
At the Dubai Press Conference, Aethir Edge debuted as the pioneering edge computing device and the first authorized mining machine of Aethir, one of the industry-leading decentralized cloud computing infrastructure providers, alongside Qualcomm. It enables users to mine 23% of Aethir's native token $ATH supply. Integrated with a distributed cloud network to overcome centralized barriers, Aethir Edge combines unmatched edge computing capability, decentralized access, and exclusive rewards.
SOMA Finance – The Best of DeFi & TradFi
Bill Heyn is the CEO of SOMA.finance. SOMA is building finance for the future by uniting DeFi and TradFi. SOMA aims to be the first DEX-style trading platform that is legal and compliant in the US, and the rest of the world.
Introducing Anomaly: AI-Powered Layer 3 for Gaming powered by Arbitrum Orbit, built on Gelato RaaS
Anomaly, announces the launch of the first AI-powered zero-gas Layer-3 gaming platform leveraging a play-to-airdrop mechanism targeting Telegram’s 900 million daily active users.
Paris Blockchain Week 2024’s Startup Competition Winners Grab More Than $10M In Prizes
Paris Blockchain Week, the leading international conference dedicated to blockchain and Web3, announced the winners of this year’s Startup Competition, dishing out an array of prizes to the 10 finalists and 4 winning Startups, for up to $10 million in the shape of funding, grants, accelerations, listings and more.
Bitcoin vs. Gold: How the 2024 Halving Shifts the Inflation Dynamics
After the 2024 Bitcoin halving Bitcoin will have a lower inflation rate than gold. Could Bitcoin finally become the ‘safe-haven’ it’s always promised to be?
Bullets and Bitcoin: How Does War & Calamity Affect Crypto Prices?
Upon news of the April 14th Iranian attack on Israel, Bitcoin prices swiftly fell over 7% in less than 40 minutes. While initial reactions to global crises are often sharply negative, historical trends suggest a consistent recovery pattern in financial markets following such events.
Gamma – Bitcoin, Runes, & Ordinals
Nick Sainato is the co-founder at Gamma, a Bitcoin creator launchpad and NFT marketplace.