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Images tied to the popular Ethereum NFT collections Clone X and Animus temporarily disappeared on April 24, leaving collectors with blank screens and a notice about a terms of service violation.The glitch follows the closure of RTFKT, the digital studio behind the collections, which was shut down by Nike in December 2024. Whilst ownership and metadata remained secure on the blockchain, the visual assets linked to the tokens became temporarily inaccessible due to a third-party hosting problem.RTFKT’s former Head of Technology, Samuel Cardillo, has since confirmed efforts are underway to prevent similar disruptions in the future. Source: RTFKTWhy did the…

Homepage > News > Business > Binance shores up compliance gaps in South Africa Binance is tightening its compliance measures in South Africa as regulators put pressure on digital asset firms. The exchange announced changes to its withdrawal and deposit procedures for South African users this week. Starting May 1, users will need to provide additional information, which the exchange says is to “make sure we continue operating in full compliance to the local requirements.” Users must provide the sender’s information when receiving any digital assets in their Binance accounts. They must also provide the beneficiary’s information when withdrawing any amount of…

Imagine being able to invest in the next big tech revolution with just a few clicks. That’s exactly what Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) promised when they exploded onto the scene.  Startups could raise millions—sometimes even billions—without the red tape of traditional fundraising. The appeal was undeniable: fast, borderless funding for ambitious projects. But as with many gold rushes, chaos followed. Scams ran rampant, projects failed, and investors lost fortunes overnight. Then came Security Token Offerings (STOs), a more structured, legally compliant alternative that integrated the safeguards of traditional finance while still embracing blockchain innovation.  But which one is truly better?…

TRUMP coin has rallied 73% on gala dinner excitement, but once supply starts unlocking in July, will holders face steeper risks than they realize? TRUMP coin stages a stunning comeback The Trump-themed meme coin, Official Trump (TRUMP), has captured the market’s attention after delivering a remarkable rally over the past few days.  Launched on Solana (SOL) in January 2025, the token surged from approximately $7.54 to a high of $15.47 on Apr. 23, before settling near $13.20 on Apr. 25.  TRUMP coin price chart | Source: crypto.news TRUMP has gained over 73% in the past week and recorded a 24-hour…

San Francisco-based open-source database pioneer Supabase has just raised an impressive $200 million in Series D funding, catapulting its valuation to a staggering $2 billion. The round, first reported by Fortune, featured heavyweight backers like Accel, Coatue, Y Combinator, Craft Ventures, and Felicis, alongside notable angels like Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer at OpenAI. Founded in 2020 by Paul Copplestone and Ant Wilson, Supabase has rapidly evolved into one of the most commercially successful open-source backend platforms globally — and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. What is Supabase, and Why Is Everyone Betting Big on It? It has…

The Ethereum price has been under pressure this year, having dropped by 56% from its November high.  Ethereum’s (ETH) performance has been worse compared to other top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL). In fact, Ethereum has dropped to a record low against SOL, and is hovering at its 2020 lows against BTC. This performance has led some investors and analysts to question whether Ethereum is dead. In a YouTube video on Thursday, Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s (ADA) founder, predicted that Ethereum wouldn’t be around in the next 15 years. He pointed to the growth of layer-2 networks like Base,…

Opinion by: Daniel Ahmed, co-founder of Fasset and founding member of the Own FoundationCrypto was born from a vision to decentralize power, democratize finance and build systems where equity prevails over exploitation. Somewhere along the way, however, the movement lost its moral compass. As speculation surged, purpose dwindled.We must return crypto to its decentralized roots, a technological revolution built on long-term value, inclusivity and ethics rather than cyclical, speculative gains. The industry should take inspiration from emerging regions and how ethical financial investing can help to repair some of the ways our industry has often fallen short. The rise of layer…

The Crosschain Challenge for AppchainsAs the number of appchains continues to grow, so does the demand for seamless user access. These chains often launch with tailored architectures, performance optimizations, and unique value propositions—but they still face the same fundamental challenge: how to onboard users and liquidity from across the ecosystem. Without a smooth crosschain experience, even the most innovative appchains risk stalling adoption.Paradex, a high-performance decentralized exchange built for perpetual trading, was no exception. To grow its user base and unlock true on-chain liquidity, Paradex needed a fast, cost-efficient way for users to bridge assets from major chains directly into…

In a move that signals growing momentum for high-performance, decentralized applications, MagicBlock has announced a $3 million pre-seed funding round to expand its cutting-edge infrastructure for real-time, onchain games and consumer apps built on Solana. The round was secured alongside MagicBlock’s participation in the prestigious a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX) Spring 2024 cohort — a program run by Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division aimed at backing next-gen web3 startups. Reinventing Onchain Performance with Ephemeral Rollups: At the heart of MagicBlock’s innovation is its Ephemeral Rollups technology, a novel scaling solution purpose-built to deliver Web2-like performance for decentralized applications while maintaining the…

Institutional Bitcoin adoption is reaching new heights – and that’s a big statement given its TradFi appeal in recent years.The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has accumulated 12,500 Bitcoin over the last three days, marking a $1.16 billion investment. It’s $IBIT spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) saw a $193.5 million inflow on 22 April, $643.2 million on 23 April, and $327.3 million on 24 April.This comes on a backdrop of market-wide institutional Bitcoin interest, with Cantor Fitzgerald recently entering a $3 billion joint venture with SoftBank Group and Tether to form a Bitcoin acquisition company called Twenty One. The company…