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WalletConnect’s token, WCT, has seen a 27% increase in price following its listing on high-profile exchanges. This launch introduces a significant milestone in the WalletConnect Network’s decentralization roadmap and strengthens their economic and governance structure, showing a promising future. Learn more about this dynamic crypto token and how it connects wallets and dApps securely.

Explore the latest insights brought forth by Coinbase Insitutional as their research suggests that the crypto market is heading towards a prolonged ‘crypto winter’, marked by anticipated losses and stagnation. Uncover the indicators of a bearish shift in momentum, compare the specifics of bear markets in crypto versus the stock market, and examine the potential implications for alternative cryptocurrencies in a year where risk taking in the VC space seems to have dwindled.

Shares of cryptocurrency-related firms jumped with Bitcoin’s price boost after President Donald Trump’s announcement of a pause on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs for 90 days. Major cryptocurrencies and stocks such as Bitcoin, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), and Robinhood reflected notable surges in their market values. This follows Trump’s Truth Social post on immediate tariff duties pause, leading to Bitcoin soaring to approximately $83,000 in recent trading.

Asset manager Bitwise has announced the listing of four Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded products on the London Stock Exchange in a bid to expand its European presence. The products are aimed at institutional or accredited investors and not open to retail investors. Bitwise’s move is seen as an attempt to capitalize on the growing interest in digital assets among institutional investors. The company’s BTC and ETH ETF has secured preliminary approval from the SEC in the United States and awaits final approval.

The article discusses the perilous implications of loan option model in crypto market making. Highlighting how misuse of this model by market makers can negatively impact the value of tokens, the article brings to light some predatory practices which have been detrimental to many young projects. The article provides detailed insights into these misunderstood and often misused market-making deals in the crypto world, urging for better transparency and accountability in the industry.

Discover the latest news on Noble, a blockchain for issuing real-world assets and stablecoins. The platform intends to launch AppLayer, a scalable solution for developers to build their own real-world asset applications. AppLayer, leveraging Celestia technology, is set to revolutionize stablecoin issuance. Learn about stablecoin trends and Noble’s contributions to the cross-ecosystem potential of EVM applications.

Seychelles-based crypto exchange OKX is expanding its operations to the U.S. with a new regional headquarters in San Jose, California. OKX’s newly-appointed U.S. CEO, Roshan Robert, showcases the commitment to responsible growth and regulatory compliance. The expansion includes access to the exchange’s platform and native OKX Wallet for U.S-based traders. Furthermore, customers of OKCoin will be transitioned to the OKX’s platform, promising deeper liquidity, lower fees and advanced trading tools.

Outage at Amazon’s cloud computing service resulted in temporary interruptions in major crypto exchanges pushing demand for decentralized systems. The incident highlights the risks of relying on centralized systems and reiterates the need for decentralized, AI-powered cloud infrastructure. Experts argue that while centralized systems will retain importance, the significance of decentralized computing continues to grow.

Mantras RWA blockchain protocol’s total-value-locked attains yearly peak despite a 90% price crash in OM. The rise in TVL hints at users funneling more tokens via staking, liquidity pools, or lending into a protocol’s smart contracts. Notwithstanding the price drop, the spurt in TVL and aggressive buying activities indicate possible strategic accumulation. The article examines the events and speculates on future movements.