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Web3 grand strategy MMO Star Atlas has partnered with Twitch add-on layer Shaga to launch a $100,000 USD Creator Campaign, with rewards in $ATLAS tokens, Star Atlas Ship NFTs, and Shaga’s GLOB points.To qualify for the campaign, creators must use Shaga during a Twitch livestream of Star Atlas to allow a viewer to take over their gameplay. By sharing these “Shaga in Action” clips, creators can qualify for the upcoming Creator Campaign – and a share of the $100,000 prize pool on offer.Qualification is open until 23:59 PST on April 22, with the $100,000 Creator Campaign to be held from…

Key Takeaways: ESP32 chips expose crypto wallets and IoT devices to silent attacks. Weak security lets thieves steal private keys and fake transactions. Experts warn against using insecure chips in blockchain hardware. A dangerous security flaw has been discovered in the Chinese-manufactured ESP32 chip, a microcontroller embedded in billions of IoT devices, including several popular crypto wallets. Cybersecurity firm Crypto Deep Tech found the vulnerability, which was officially cataloged as CVE-2025-27840 in March. This bug allows attackers to forge cryptographic signatures and steal private keys without users’ knowledge.ESP32 Chip Vulnerability Targets Core Cryptographic OperationsResearchers revealed that the flaw stems from…

Lisk, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, has announced a strategic partnership with Web3 infrastructure firm Binary Holdings to drive adoption of decentralized applications across Southeast Asia. The collaboration will integrate blockchain-powered services directly into major regional telecom platforms to make Web3 more accessible to millions of users.Binary Holdings has an established footprint in Indonesia and the Philippines, reaching over 160 million users. The partnership allows Lisk to embed scalable consumer-facing dApps within telco ecosystems. Lisk Expands to Southeast Asia, Embeds Blockchain Services in Telecom AppsAccording to the announcement, the companies will focus on simplifying blockchain access through mobile platforms already…

Reaching the $1 threshold has become more than just a psychological target in crypto—it’s often used as a milestone to gauge growth potential and spark investor interest. Kaspa (KAS) has been making steady progress, thanks to its GHOSTDAG protocol, but its functionality remains narrowly focused on transfers and mining, limiting its broader appeal. Meanwhile, Aave (AAVE) is attracting attention by offering yields that outpace many traditional fintech platforms, along with increased adoption of its GHO stablecoin. However, it’s BlockDAG that’s gaining momentum more methodically. By rolling out user-centric features like MetaMask wallet integration and a live Blockchain Explorer, BlockDAG is building…

Homepage > News > Business > Tether’s controversial loans make it the top digital asset lender Tether’s controversial ‘secured loans’ make it the top digital asset lender, but its status as the world’s top stablecoin issuer could soon face a serious challenge. A new report by digital asset lender/custodian Galaxy Digital shines a light on the sometimes controversial practice of borrowing and lending by digital asset firms. Galaxy notes that the total crypto lending market was worth $36.5 billion at the end of Q4 2024, well off its $64.4 billion peak in Q4 2021. That last period preceded 2022’s raft…

Traders betting on the long side significantly outnumbered those betting on the short side. TRUMP memecoin could soar by 18% and reach the $10.10 level in the future. Amid the ongoing market uncertainty, U.S. President Donald Trump-linked Official Trump [TRUMP] memecoin has making waves with its impressive performance. This shift in the memecoin’s momentum occurred following recent whale activity. Whale buys $5M in TRUMP tokens Recently, blockchain transaction tracker Lookonchain posted on X (formerly Twitter) that two crypto wallets, likely belonging to the same whale, spent $5 million USDC to buy 660,339 TRUMP tokens at an average price of $7.93.…

Ethereum is gearing up for two major upgrades, Pectra and Fusaka. However, these upgrades don’t address underlying concerns with its tokenomics. Ethereum (ETH) is set to roll out two major upgrades this year, Pectra and Fusaka. However, these upgrades come at a time when Ethereum is under constant threat, a research report by Binance, released on April 16, states. With the next upgrades, improvements are coming to data availability, expanded support for layer-2 chains, and enhancements to wallets. However, investors continue to express concern over value accrual. Specifically, some of these upgrades appear to favor layer-2 networks over Ethereum’s own…

Cryptocurrency mining has often been compared to the 19th-century California gold rush. These two economic phenomena have gathered people from all over the globe seeking a portion of the most prized assets. Crypto mining started in 2009 when individuals mined Bitcoin assets alongside corporations with highly sophisticated mining rigs. Fast-forward to 2013, when Genesis cloud mining company was founded to respond to the rising mining difficulties and costs. Similar platforms followed, including Hartcoin, equipped with the latest mining technology and algorithms to increase accessibility and reduce mining costs. Hartcoin quickly rose to become the most trusted cloud mining platform offering daily…

VeChain, a layer-1 blockchain platform focused on real-world applications, has added Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White as its newest official adviser to raise more mainstream awareness of blockchain technology.White, also the founder of Power Slap, will join VeChain’s advisory board next to Nobel Prize-winning physicist Konstantin Novoselov to drive real-world blockchain adoption through “complementary expertise in mass marketing and scientific innovation.”“VeChain is an incredible partner for the UFC and Power Slap, and I’m honored to join their advisory board,” White said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph. “I’m passionate about technology, and with their products and innovation, I’m…

April 16, 2025The following post contains a recap of news, projects, and important updates from the Spartan Council and Core Contributors from last week.👉TLDRSynthetix Q1 Quarterly Report Out NowLast week SNXweave published the quarterly report for Q1 at Synthetix — featuring highlights, challenges, protocol stats, Spartan Council wins, and top memes.Custom Layouts Live on Synthetix ExchangePro-level UI customization: move, resize, hide, and toggle components.Preset layouts, style panel, and one-click reset via the gear icon.Built for traders who like full control of their setup — try it at exchange.synthetix.io.SNX Stackathon OngoingInfinex users earn part of 10K SNX weekly by depositing/swidging SNX.Rewards distributed weekly — must hold at…