ChainLink leads DeFi project development activity rankings GitHub activity used as proxy for builder engagement strength Several DeFi projects improved ranking positions month over month DeFi

What is Gate DEX BountyDrop? The Gate DEX BountyDrop platform is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about hubs in the Web3 ecosystem—and for good reason. It acts as a centralized gateway

AI agents begin executing payments directly on XRP Ledger systems David Schwartz reveals XRP Ledger origins shaping its AI future Developers highlight trust layers powering autonomous transac

BitcoinWorld Prediction Markets Surge: Small Retail Trades Drive a $240 Billion Industry Boom Prediction markets are undergoing a fundamental transformation. These platforms, once known for h

US Representative Nick Begich has introduced legislation to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve at the federal level, reviving a proposal now rebranded under the American Reserve Modernizat

Stablecoin adoption is accelerating, but JPMorgan analysts are pushing back on the assumption that usage growth will automatically translate into market cap growth. A stablecoin is a cryptocu

Carrot Protocol has reportedly shut down following a $285 million incident, according to circulating reports. The closure, if confirmed, would rank among the larger DeFi protocol failures in

A $292 million crypto hack has intensified scrutiny on decentralized finance security, prompting renewed calls across the industry for stronger safeguards, better auditing practices, and more

Metaplanet CEO warns Bitcoin holders may dominate future global wealth Growing Bitcoin adoption signals widening financial gap between global investors Institutional accumulation strengthens

April turned out to be the best month for the cryptocurrency markets on different fronts since late last year, with BTC posting a double-digit surge and the spot Bitcoin ETFs attracting almos

Adam Back, the CEO of Blockstream and a self-proclaimed Bitcoin (BTC) founder Satoshi Nakamoto, reiterated his famous prediction that Bitcoin will reach $1 million by spring 2028 in an interv

Key Takeaways LINK dev activity score: 211.53 – more than 2x second place. DEEP (DeepBook): 104.23, second place, $148.92M market cap. LDO (Lido DAO): 39.37, rising, $316.42M market cap. EUL

Zcash(ZEC) traded near $377 on May 2, 2026, after posting a 7.4% gain in the prior 24 hours. The move pushed ZEC toward its highest levels in recent weeks and placed it among the top performe

Crypto analyst CoinsKid (@Coins_Kid) has set a price target for XRP that will get the attention of holders and traders alike. The forecast is straightforward and tied to one technical conditi

Bitcoin regained above the $78,000 threshold as broader risk-on sentiment lifted equities to fresh highs, but bets in the options market point to a tempered near-term outlook. Derivatives dat

A cluster of Washington policy signals has fueled claims that an "imminent" May development could reshape Bitcoin's regulatory landscape, but the evidence behind the headline remains thin and

Privacy has become one of crypto’s hardest questions because public blockchains reveal more than most people expect. A wallet address can expose balances, trading habits, counterparties, and

Carrot Protocol is reportedly shutting down after being caught in a $285 million incident linked to the Drift protocol, making it one of the first DeFi projects to cease operations as a direc

Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH OTC to Bitmine, raising $23M and bringing recent total sales to 25,000 ETH. OTC transactions reduce market impact while funding research, ecosystem growth,

Decentralized finance has made crypto markets faster, more open, and more programmable, but that same openness gives fraudsters room to move quickly. A DeFi protocol can process loans, swaps,

The cryptocurrency market continues to evolve toward institutional integration. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a primary focus for digital asset development. Market participants are