Is Ethereum Still The Dominant Smart Contract Blockchain?
Yes, Ethereum (@ethereum) is still the dominant smart contract blockchain. It leads in total value locked, stablecoin supply, tokenized real-world assets and developer talent, often by multip
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SHIB vs LEASH vs BONE: The Roles, Supplies and Mechanics Behind Shiba Inu's Token Trio
Shiba Inu is not a single token. It operates through three separate assets, SHIB, LEASH and BONE, each serving a distinct function within the ecosystem. SHIB is the primary memecoin with a la
Crypto Price Prediction for Today, June 16: Solana (SOL), XRP, And Bitcoin (BTC)
Relief returned to financial markets after news of an agreement between the United States and Iran changed the mood across global assets. Data shared by Santiment Intelligence noted that fear
AlphaPepe CEX Name Reveal This Wednesday: $ALPE Listing Week Begins
The waiting is over. AlphaPepe just posted it officially on X. First CEX partnership reveal is coming this Wednesday. The team did not tease it, did not hint at it. They said it straight. "Th
Cardano Is Making a Strong Recovery...
ADA Breaks Out of Stagnation Cardano's $ADA token has snapped a prolonged period of sideways trading, pushing into positive territory alongside a broader altcoin rally. According to CoinGecko
Binance Leads SpaceX Perps As SPCXUSDT Tops $5.6B In Daily Volume
Binance has taken the largest share of SpaceX-linked perpetual futures trading after the company’s record public debut under the SPCX ticker. SPCXUSDT crossed $5.6 billion in 24-hour volume i
DeFi Leverage Ratio Hits 38% — But It’s an Optical Effect, Not a Lending Boom
BitcoinWorld DeFi Leverage Ratio Hits 38% — But It’s an Optical Effect, Not a Lending Boom The on-chain leverage ratio across decentralized finance markets has risen to approximately 38%, a l
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Adds $66M As BTC Holds Near $66K
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust added $66.4 million in net inflows on Monday, equal to roughly 1,000 BTC with Bitcoin trading near the $66,000 area. The inflow stood out because the broader
Wallet V Launches Public Performance Benchmark for AI Trading Agents on Hyperliquid and Aster
Wallet V, a self-custody Web3 wallet, launched a public performance benchmark for the AI trading agents that its users have configured on the third-party decentralized derivatives platforms H
XRP Ledger Version 3.2.0: What Changed
The XRP Ledger Foundation has released version 3.2.0 of rippled, the core server software that powers the XRP Ledger network. The update, published through official XRPLF channels, represents
Bybit Launches RWA Earn, Bringing Institutional Investment Opportunities On-Chain to Eligible Users
Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched RWA Earn, a platform enabling institutional-grade financial access for eligible Bybit users through t
From $0.00000044 to $0.05 USDT: BlockDAG’s Structured Exit Strategy Makes It One of the Best Cryptos to Buy
The crypto market in mid-2026 presents a highly challenging environment for everyday market participants, prompting platforms like BlockDAG to introduce structures that shield users from inte