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Behind these results is DeFi’s most advanced arbitrage infrastructure — a system purpose-built for efficiency, precision, and impact.The Arb Fast Lane is Bancor’s arbitrage and routing system, seamlessly integrated into Carbon DeFi and operating across more than 10 blockchain ecosystems, including Sei, Celo, Sonic, Base, Ethereum, and COTI, to name a few.It acts as a high-frequency taker, identifying and executing arbitrage opportunities across onchain liquidity venues with speed and accuracy.While deeply connected to Carbon DeFi, the Arb Fast Lane also functions independently — helping synchronize prices across all major decentralized exchanges (DEXs) on each chain where it operates.

Web3 platform SmarTrust is taking on platforms like Upwork with an on-chain escrow system. Web3 is coming to the growing market of freelance work. On Wednesday, April 30, Reactive Network Developer Fund announced the latest funding recipient, SmarTrust. The project is building a multichain escrow layer for Web3 freelancers and clients, based on Reactive Smart Contracts. The network will enable clients to lock funds in smart contracts, which can be released in milestones for payments. These programs are transparent and programmable, without the need for centralized intermediaries. The network also enables third-party dispute resolution, which boosts security for both clients…

Solana, the popular layer-1 network, is seeing strong network activity that may help its price jump to $200 and above. Solana (SOL) was trading at $147.25 on Wednesday, just below last week’s high of $156. It has jumped by over 52% from its lowest level this year. Third-party data indicates that Solana’s network is performing well, and significantly outperforming Ethereum (ETH) in several key metrics. According to Nansen, Solana processed over 410 million transactions in the last seven days, representing a 10% increase from the previous week. This uptick likely occurred as top meme coins in its ecosystem, such as…

Many cryptocurrency users currently want to earn passive Bitcoin income. You’re not alone. In 2025, new users can begin cloud mining activities through user-friendly applications without needing technical skills or purchasing expensive equipment.The guide provides detailed information about seven profitable and trusted cloud mining sites according to performance measurements, alongside user-friendly features and monetary gains. This list will help you find a suitable mining tool if you are new to crypto or want to increase your mining earnings.1. FioBit — Popular for Beginners with a $100 Free BonusFioBit stands as the head of the cloud mining platform market in 2025…

Quick take: The fundraising also attracted participation from Coinbase Ventures and the co-founders of the Solana blockchain. Founded by Brandon Timinsky, Zar has already registered over 100,000 customer signups while over 7000 vendors have expressed interest. Vendors will be able to make money from the service by choosing their own exchange rates and adding a profit margin. Brandon Timinsky, former CEO of a Pakistani payments company has raised $7 million for Zar, his newest project that seeks to bring stablecoin for fiat exchanges to the local mobile money store. The funding round was led by Dragonfly Capital, A16z Crypto and…

Mastercard has introduced a suite of services to support stablecoin use across its global payments network, backed by partnerships with firms such as OKX, Nuvei, Circle, MetaMask, Kraken, and others.The initiative includes wallet integration, card issuance, merchant acceptance, and settlement tools—designed to support both consumers and businesses in sending, receiving, and spending stablecoins.Consumers will be able to spend stablecoins at traditional merchants using Mastercard-linked cards, whilst participating businesses can opt to receive settlements in $USDC or other supported stablecoins. Source: MastercardHow is this being implemented?To support stablecoin transactions at scale, Mastercard is deploying its Crypto Credential system—a verification layer that…

Aztec Labs chief executive officer Zac Williamson explains why bringing privacy to Ethereum is more than a technical upgrade but a necessity. Zac Williamson is the co-founder and CEO of Aztec Labs, a layer-2 network focused on bringing privacy to Ethereum (ETH). Before crypto, he earned a PhD in particle physics from Oxford and worked at CERN. In the blockchain world, he’s best known as a co-inventor of PLONK, one of the most widely used zero-knowledge proof systems today. In a recent conversation with crypto.news, Zac explains why privacy isn’t just a nice-to-have but a core part of what Ethereum…

Solaxy ($SOLX) has reached uncharted territory by becoming the largest Solana ICO to ever take place, having raised $32 million. It’s raising money to build the world’s first Solana layer 2 blockchain, but it’s not the only horse in the Solana scalability race. While Solaxy follows the playbook of Ethereum layer 2s like Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism, another project called Solayer is building a Solana side chain, similar to Ethereum’s Polygon.Like Solaxy, Solayer is on fire right now, having gained 120% in the past month. But looking ahead, experts are predicting that Solaxy will come out on top.The project’s early stage,…

Bloomberg analysts have projected 75% to 90% approval chances for the key exchange-traded fund applications currently under review, but mounting delays from the SEC are pushing final decisions further into 2025. Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart have recently released their latest projections on the likelihood of approval for various ETFs currently under review by the SEC. Spot ETFs for Litecoin (LTC), Solana (SOL), and crypto Baskets/Indexes (including conversions like Grayscale’s GBTC) have the highest chances of approval in 2025—each assigned a 90% likelihood. The SEC’s favorable view of LTC and SOL as commodities, coupled with their ties to…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure After months of downward pressure, Ethereum (ETH) may finally be poised for its next major move upward. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization appears set to benefit from several bullish trends – ranging from technical setups to improving institutional demand – that could propel it toward the psychologically significant $2,000 mark. Ethereum Heading To $2,000?  ETH has shown notable momentum over the past week, rallying from around $1,575 on April 22 to approximately $1,830 at the time of writing. This nearly 20% increase has rekindled bullish sentiment…