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The European Blockchain Sandbox has announced the third cohort of its dialogues, including a number of Web3, tokenization, decentralization, RWAs, and other blockchain-related projects.According to the announcement, the selection team was led by blockchain experts from strategy consultancy Warren Brandeis.In total, the initiative has chosen twenty participants. These include Privado ID and Privately, a digital, privacy-preserving age verification and online child safety solution with their Blockchain Age Estimation.Privado ID, formerly known as PolygonID, allows individuals to prove their age, qualifications, and other data without revealing sensitive personal information. They use cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to protect this sensitive data.…

Hi DeFiChain Community,Welcome to your weekly round-up of the DeFiChain ecosystem! It’s been another bustling week with plenty of developments. Let’s dive in and explore what’s new and exciting.Final Results For April Voting RoundThe latest governance voting round on DeFiChain has concluded, revealing the community’s stance on key protocol improvements.Here are the results.Important Update on the Light Wallet TransitionThe Community Funding Proposal (CFP) submitted by @DexTradingLive has been approved and the DFI has already been transferred. DeFiChain Labs, as the facilitator of the Light Wallet app transition, has successfully initiated the handover. The DeFiChain Light Wallet is now officially controlled…

Binance Alpha has recently unveiled two exciting projects with the potential for future listings on Binance Exchange. DARK and GOMBLE have been spotlighted in this latest announcement, generating significant buzz among crypto enthusiasts and investors.Binance Alpha’s New Launch – Dark and GombleRecently, on April 17, 2025, Binance Alpha announced the addition of two promising projects to its lineup, offering early access opportunities to projects within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. It is Dark and Gomble.DARK is an experimental network leveraging Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to enhance privacy and security in blockchain applications. This innovative project has captured attention for its unique approach…

Homepage > News > Finance > SEC hints at future regulatory framework under new guidance The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided some clarity on how the rules governing securities registration and disclosure apply to digital asset offerings in a guidance statement released on April 11. Authored by the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, the statement intends to present the Division’s views during the ‘pendency’ of a more comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for digital assets announced in January. Presented as a selection of practical examples from recent digital asset security registrations, the guidance has no legal effect, and it makes clear that its contents have neither been approved nor disapproved by the SEC. Regardless, the examples…

Curve DAO is experiencing a decent uptrend after continuous months of red. Investors are keen to see when this token can reclaim the $1 level again. Let’s find out in this Curve DAO price prediction. Since its launch, Curve DAO (CRV) has seen an all-time high of $15.37 followed by a 96.2% drop in price. At the time of writing, it is now trading at $0.5887, which is around an 56% decrease from its price of $1.3378 which was recorded 4 months ago in December 2024. CRV 1d chart | Source: crypto.news In this article, we’ll discuss Curve DAO price…

An increasing number of crypto projects are plummeting uncontrollably, not due to hacks or rug pulls, but because of behind-the-scenes deals with market makers. Mantra (OM) is the most recent victim, and its tale has served as a warning to the industry.Market Makers: Saviors or Silent Saboteurs?In traditional finance, market makers are entities that provide liquidity to exchanges, ensuring there are always buyers and sellers for any asset. But in crypto – a space still lacking clear standards and transparency, market makers can become the Achilles’ heel of many early-stage projects.One of the most controversial mechanisms is the “loan option” model…

Blockchain firm Astar Network implemented changes to its tokenomics to reduce inflationary pressures in its ecosystem. On April 18, Astar Network announced that it reduced the blockchain’s base staking rewards to 10% from 25% to curb token inflation. The company said the change promotes a more stable annual percentage rate (APR) for users as staking inches closer to a more ideal ratio. The firm said this ensures that rewards “remain meaningful” without causing excessive inflation. “This change lowers automatic token issuance, reducing overall inflationary pressure while maintaining strong incentives for users to stake their ASTR,” Astar Network wrote. Astar Network highlights key changes to…

After being accused of helping to launder money taken during a significant hack of the Bybit exchange, cryptocurrency exchange eXch has announced plans to close its services by May 1, 2025.As per the statement by eXch, the decision to close was made after the majority of its management voted in favor of “cease and retreat” operations. This event came in the wake of accusations that North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group has used the exchange to launder an estimated $35 million from the $1.4 billion stolen in the Bybit hack.eXch stated, “Even though we have been able to operate despite some…

Crypto Pre-sales and Why They Matter?Cryptocurrencies experience rapid evolution through pre-sales, which serve as essential periods during new project development. AurealOne and DexBoss utilize pre-sale events to let investors buy tokens at reduced prices just before the cryptos launch on significant exchange platforms. The presale mechanism benefits both early purchasers who get cost-saving opportunities and provides necessary backing for software advancement and marketplace growth. The upcoming crypto market leaders include AurealOne and DexBoss, which demonstrate great potential in gaming alongside DeFi operations.AurealOne: A Blockchain Tailored for Gaming and the MetaverseOverviewAurealOne represents a leading-edge blockchain network created to suit gaming and…

Venture capital heavyweight Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has deepened its bet on LayerZero, committing $55m to the crosschain messaging protocol’s native token, ZRO. The fresh investment, which comes with a three-year lockup, was revealed by a16z general partner Ali Yahya in a post on X on April 17.ZRO rose as much as 10% following the announcement, before retracing gains to hover around $2.39. The move signals renewed institutional confidence in LayerZero, even as crypto markets remain sensitive to broader macroeconomic instability and the growing impact of global trade tensions.Canada’s LayerZero has emerged as a key player in the push for crosschain…