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In a move that might potentially increase the blockchain’s smart contract capabilities, Hyperliquid has officialy launched HyperEVM on testnet. According to Hyperliquid’s (HYPE) official announcement on X on Feb. 18, the update adds general-purpose programmability to the ecosystem while preserving the platform’s low-latency trading experience. Hyperliquid’s HyperBFT consensus provides complete security for HyperEVM transactions, enabling on-chain execution without the need for external validation layers.  The HyperEVM is live. This is a major step toward the vision of housing all finance by bringing general-purpose programmability to Hyperliquid’s performant financial system. The initial mainnet release of the HyperEVM includes:1. HyperEVM blocks built…

Luminance has raised $75 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Point72 Private Investments, with support from Forestay Capital, RPS Ventures, Schroders Capital, and existing investors like March Capital, National Grid Partners, and Slaughter and May. AI-Driven Revolution in Contract Management: Luminance, developed by AI experts from the University of Cambridge, uses its AI-driven “Panel of Judges” to automate and enhance every stage of a business’s contract lifecycle, from creation to negotiation and post-execution analysis. The company serves over 700 organizations across 70+ countries, including high-profile clients like AMD, Hitachi, LG Chem, SiriusXM, Rolls-Royce, and Lamborghini. The demand for…

Journalist Posted: February 18, 2025 Solana struggled with a 40% price drop, driven by memecoin concerns and market uncertainty. The imminent unlock of 11.2 million SOL tokens could pressure Solana’s price further. Solana [SOL] is facing significant headwinds, with a 40% drop in value since January, driven by concerns over the rise of memecoins and a recent rug pull involving the LIBRA token. To compound these challenges, DEX trading volumes have sharply declined, while the upcoming unlock of 11.2 million SOL tokens on the 1st of March is expected to apply further pressure on the market. As major investors prepare…

Hours after the launch of Libra and official backing from the Argentinian President, the token crashed heavily. Let’s learn what may happen to this project in this Libra price prediction. The Libra (LIBRA) token gained traction when the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, promoted a token on his social media that aimed at ”boosting the Argentine economy by funding small projects.” Following this public backing the price of the token surged, however, it later dumped quickly as on-chain data revealed how many insiders made a lot of money and dumped their tokens on unsuspecting retail buyers. Since its launch about…

The growing interest comes alongside key milestones. Pi Network recently crossed 110 million downloads, with over 540,000 new installs recorded on February 17 alone. On Google Play, the app now ranks #4 in the Social category, just behind Facebook and Instagram.The buzz isn’t limited to search engines and app stores. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Pi Network has overtaken BNB Chain and even surpassed Ethereum in follower count. Community members are also reaching out to high-profile figures like Elon Musk to boost visibility. One user, Dr. Picoin, highlighted Pi Network’s eco-friendly design, low fees, and fast transactions to…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. This “altseason” has been a rollercoaster—great for traders who thrive on chaos but a soul-crushing grind for investors waiting for something, anything, to make sense. Volatility is king, and Ethereum (ETH), the so-called “smart contract leader,” has been looking less like a king and more like a washed-up heavyweight. From a technical standpoint, ETH’s chart is downright tragic compared to its shinier, younger competitors. Trying to make sense of it is like trying to predict the weather…

1. The Week of TGEs and New Token Introductions: Story Protocol, Doodles, OpenSea, Solayer, and Kaito AI The crypto market experienced a jolt of enthusiasm last week with numerous new TGEs and token unveilings. Story Protocol took center stage by launching its mainnet on February 13, unveiling the $IP token. Boasting a total supply of 1 billion tokens and 25% unlocked at launch, Story Protocol aspires to transform the IP market by enabling programmable intellectual property on the blockchain. This truly visionary venture has already attracted very considerable interest from both developers and investors alike. Story Protocol TGE   Meanwhile,…

Pi Coin received strong support in a recent Binance community vote on its potential listing, just days ahead of its mainnet launch this week. On Feb. 17, Binance launched a community vote to determine whether Pi Network’s token, Pi Coin, should be listed on its platform. To participate, users must log into their verified Binance accounts and maintain at least $5 worth of assets in their exchange wallets during the voting period; otherwise, their votes will not be counted. As of Feb. 18, 85% of voters supported listing Pi Network on Binance. The exchange, however, has clarified that the vote…

Amid the fallout from the LIBRA memecoin crash, Pump.fun’s founder has called for stricter guardrails on token launchpads to protect users from insider scams and manipulative token launches. According to a Feb. 18 X post, the pseudonymous founder of the Solana-based meme coin launcher said he was “disgusted” by the events surrounding LIBRA and the impact it had on the crypto ecosystem. “The people behind this project made substantial personal gains at the expense of many users, the ecosystem, and even an entire country. I hope the people responsible get what they deserve.” Alon wrote on X. He criticized the…

One of the co-founders of the controversial memecoin LIBRA says the project itself “sniped” the token right after it rolled out. In crypto trading, sniping refers to the practice of using trading bots or scripts to buy a newly launched coin ahead of big transactions or the entry of retail traders. Snipers get their edge by buying early in anticipation of a massive spike in trading volume with the arrival of other investors. In a new interview on the voidzilla YouTube channel, LIBRA co-creator Hayden Davis says he does not deny that wallets linked to the project sniped the memecoin…