A wallet associated with the official Donald Trump memecoin project has moved approximately $20 million worth of TRUMP tokens to major cryptocurrency exchanges. On-chain analysis indicates that the wallet transferred 1.346 million TRUMP tokens, potentially impacting the token’s price as it happened amid a trading frenzy. This action has drawn attention to the project’s token holdings and their market activity.
Ethereum developers have decided to remove the EVM Object Format (EOF) from the Fusaka network upgrade. This decision was made after community pushback and concerns regarding technical uncertainties. Tim Beiko, a lead at the Ethereum Foundation, confirmed the removal during a recent developers’ meeting. The change reflects the influence of community sentiment on development decisions within the Ethereum ecosystem.
1inch, a decentralized exchange aggregator, has launched on the Solana blockchain. This integration, announced at TOKEN2049 Dubai, allows users to perform on-chain swaps through the 1inch dApp and access six APIs. The move marks 1inch’s first major deployment of its Fusion protocol on Solana, paving the way for potential cross-chain swaps between Solana and other networks. The article highlights Solana’s significantly higher transaction processing compared to Ethereum, despite similar trading volumes.
Gitcoin, a prominent Ethereum-based platform, is restructuring due to financial constraints and evolving Web3 landscapes. The platform is set to shut down its software division, Gitcoin Labs, by May 31, 2025. This decision reflects a strategic shift towards prioritizing its grants program, a move driven by profitability challenges and personnel changes. The specific reasons behind the restructuring, alongside the shifting focus, highlight the dynamic nature of the web3 space.
Fidelity Digital Assets’ Q2 outlook highlights contrasting trends for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Despite Bitcoin’s recent decline from its all-time high, Fidelity anticipates a period of stability. Conversely, the report suggests potential growth opportunities for Ethereum. The analysis is based on market performance in the first quarter, offering insights into the future of these leading cryptocurrencies.
Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long alleges the US Federal Reserve is enacting policies that favor big banks in the stablecoin market, despite claims of easing crypto regulations. She criticized the Fed for rescinding some restrictive crypto policies while maintaining a rule from January 2023 that restricts banks from directly interacting with digital assets. This, according to Long, creates an uneven playing field that benefits established financial institutions over newer crypto-focused entities.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a leadership restructuring aimed at improving strategic execution and internal operations. This new model clarifies the roles of its co-executive directors and separates the functions of the management team from the board of directors. The changes are intended to better support the development of Ethereum (ETH).
Mastercard is expanding its payment capabilities by integrating stablecoins into its network. Partnering with crypto and fintech companies like OKX and Nuvei, the company will allow consumers to spend stablecoins and merchants to receive them. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional payment systems and digital currencies, creating a comprehensive framework for wallet enablement and card functionalities.
Solstice Labs is set to launch USX, a Solana-native stablecoin, on April 28, 2025. Built for transparent yield, the stablecoin aims to offer users a new option within the Solana ecosystem. The announcement was made via Chainwire.
An Ethereum Foundation researcher, Dankrad Feist, has proposed a dramatic increase to the network’s gas limit. EIP 9698 suggests a 100x increase over four years using automated client-side adjustments. This proposal aims to substantially boost transaction capacity and improve overall network performance within the Ethereum ecosystem.