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MetaMask's MASK Token Launch Expected Soon, Says Consensys CEO

Originally Published 3 months ago — by AMBCrypto

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Joseph Lubin, founder of Consensys, confirmed that MetaMask will issue a token to support its DeFi initiatives, with the launch potentially happening sooner than expected, though no specific timeline or tokenomics have been disclosed. The platform has experienced significant growth and expansion, including launching a stablecoin and supporting new markets, despite past legal challenges. Market odds for the token's release have fluctuated, and community engagement through point systems may influence its launch.

Cardano's Price Outlook: Breakout, Targets, and Long-Term Potential

Originally Published 4 months ago — by AMBCrypto

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Cardano's ADA is approaching a potential breakout towards $3.50 driven by the upcoming Voltaire upgrade, increased DeFi activity, and whale investments. Technical signals and historical patterns suggest bullish momentum, but risks like slow development, competition, and market conditions remain. The success of the Voltaire transition is crucial for its future growth.

Chamath Palihapitiya Launches New $250M SPAC Focused on DeFi and AI

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Cointelegraph

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Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya filed a $250 million SPAC called American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp to target DeFi, AI, energy, and defense sectors, emphasizing the future of decentralized finance over Bitcoin as a bridge to traditional markets. Despite a mixed record with past SPACs, Palihapitiya remains optimistic about crypto's mainstream acceptance, especially after regulatory crackdowns have eased. The SPAC aims to leverage DeFi's potential to disintermediate traditional finance, with a focus on integrating blockchain solutions into conventional sectors.

Bitcoin Soars to New Highs Amid Bullish Crypto Rally

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Cointelegraph

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Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high of $124,500, with predictions that its next move could either be a major surge or a pullback as altcoins enter a 'mania' phase, potentially leading to a temporary dip in Bitcoin's price. Experts suggest that after this altcoin rally, Bitcoin may resume its upward trend, especially as Bitcoin dominance declines and DeFi assets gain popularity. The market is at a pivotal point, with significant shifts expected between Bitcoin and altcoins.

Crypto Week Ends on a High Note with Major Developments and Market Surges

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Cointelegraph

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Crypto Week concluded with significant regulatory progress, notably the passage of the GENIUS Act, which provides legal clarity for digital assets and stabilizes the foundation for future innovation in crypto and DeFi. Experts see this as a starting point for broader adoption and integration, emphasizing the need for scalable infrastructure, user-friendly systems, and credible markets to realize crypto's full potential.

Memecoins Decline as Investors Shift to Utility-Focused Cryptos

Originally Published 6 months ago — by AMBCrypto

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Memecoins are losing momentum as smart money shifts towards utility tokens, with notable outflows from memecoin holdings and increased interest in utility-driven projects like Solana and Ethereum. The recent surge in memecoin market cap is fading, and projects attempting to evolve beyond meme status face challenges in attracting serious VC backing, indicating a potential decline in memecoin popularity.

Maxwell Hard Fork Boosts BNB Chain's DeFi and Price Outlook

Originally Published 6 months ago — by AMBCrypto

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The BNB Chain (BSC) has upgraded its Maxwell protocol, reducing block time from 1.5s to 0.75s, resulting in a higher transaction throughput and increased on-chain activity, including more active addresses and higher DEX volume compared to Ethereum. However, Ethereum still leads in total value locked and protocol revenue, indicating a structural difference where BSC focuses on speed and scale, while Ethereum remains the hub for capital-intensive DeFi. The upcoming Ethereum Glamsterdam upgrade could challenge BSC's speed advantage, intensifying the competition in DeFi dominance.