Author: John Smith

Binance Smart Chain has surpassed 500 million unique active addresses, coinciding with the frenzy surrounding the launch of its test TST meme coin. In a historic milestone, Binance Smart Chain has surpassed 500 million unique active addresses, according to a recent X post by Whale Insider. This achievement comes at the heels of the launch of TST meme coin, a test token launched by the BNB Chain team for a tutorial video on how to create a meme coin on the Four.Meme launchpad platform on BNB Chain. Initially intended only for educational purposes, TST unexpectedly took on a life of…

Over the past week, the DeXe Protocol cryptocurrency — DEXE token — has shown growth despite the overall market downturn. Its price increased from around $14 on January 29 to approximately $24 by February 3. As of the time of writing, February 5, the DeXe (DEXE) token had bounced back and was trading around $21.2. Even with the recent price bounce, the token seems to be heading toward a future full of opportunity and growth. In the last month, its price surged by 24%, and over the past year, it has skyrocketed by a staggering 653%. What is the secret…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The crypto market’s accumulation phase is setting the stage for major altcoin rebounds, with Wall Street Pepe, Solaxy, and Pepeto emerging as top contenders. The crypto market is in a crucial accumulation phase, creating the ideal setup for major altcoin rebounds and explosive pre-sale opportunities. With every market correction, strong projects emerge, especially with increasing institutional adoption and growing political backing, such as Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance. As the next bull run gears up, the question is: which projects…

South Korea should introduce cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds to stay competitive in global finance, according to the chairman of the Korea Exchange (KRX). In a recent interview in Seoul, chairman Jung Eun-bo stressed that with South Korea being the “third-largest real cryptocurrency trading country,” delaying crypto ETFs could leave it trailing behind global markets that are already moving ahead. He pointed to the United States, where both futures and spot Bitcoin ETFs are “available and actively traded,” as an example of how other markets are embracing the shift. Jung added that crypto ETFs could bring fresh opportunities to the country’s financial…

The University of Austin will establish a Bitcoin investment fund to explore the long-term potential of digital assets within its endowment strategy. According to a Financial Times report, the 142-year-old University of Austin is raising a $5 million Bitcoin fund as part of its $200 million endowment, making it the first U.S. university endowment to launch a dedicated Bitcoin fund. An endowment is a pool of donated funds that a university invests to generate returns over time. The additional revenue is typically used to support operational costs, scholarships, and research, among other use cases. The University of Austin’s Bitcoin fund…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Lightchain AI’s $15.3m presale fuels speculation that it could be the next SHIB-level breakout in the crypto market. Shiba Inu (SHIB) became a crypto sensation with one of the most explosive rallies in history, turning early investors into millionaires. Its meteoric rise was fueled by community-driven hype, strategic listings, and a growing use case. While replicating such success is rare, the crypto market is always searching for the next big breakout. Now, investors are watching Lightchain AI, a project…

Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked access to the country’s largest crypto aggregator platform. The Russian telecoms watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked access to BestChange, one of the largest crypto over-the-counter aggregators in Eastern Europe and Russia. As of press time, the regulator hasn’t explained the reason, though the website is on the list of blocked platforms. BestChange shown in the list of banned websites | Source: Roskomnadzor A spokesperson for BestChange said the platform’s lawyers “already working on unblocking [access to] the website,” though they did not disclose the reason behind the ban. Founded in 2007, BestChange is one of…

Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds in the U.S. have recorded over double the net inflows of their Bitcoin counterparts over the past week amid macroeconomic uncertainty triggered by U.S. President Trump’s tariffs. According to data from SoSoValue, the nine spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $420.06 million in net inflows over the past week, marking the first time they have surpassed the net inflows of their Bitcoin counterparts over a weekly period. Notably, ETH ETFs kicked off the week of Feb. 3–Feb. 7 with $83.54 million in inflows on Monday, but things really took off on Tuesday, jumping to $307.77 million after Eric…

Metaplanet has become Japan’s hottest stock, surging 3,600% after pivoting to Bitcoin. With 1,762 BTC and a bold 21,000 BTC target, it’s Asia’s top BTC play. Metaplanet Inc. has become Japan’s fastest-rising stock, surging more than 3,600% over the past 12 months as the country experiences a surge in Bitcoin (BTC) demand. Best performing Japanese stocks over the last 12 months | Source: TradingView The company, originally a hotel developer, pivoted to a Bitcoin-first strategy in early 2024 after pandemic-related struggles forced it to close most of its properties. Now, its stock has outperformed every other Japanese equity, attracting waves…

The CAR token skyrocketed, but deepfake warnings and a sudden website takedown have raised questions about whether this is truly a government-backed initiative. On Feb. 10, the Central African Republic made an unexpected move by announcing the launch of its own memecoin, CAR. The announcement came directly from the official X account of President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, who described the project as an experiment aimed at uniting people, supporting national development, and putting CAR in the global spotlight. Today, we are launching $CAR – an experiment designed to show how something as simple as a meme can unite people, support national…