According to Mars Finance, on May 8, the Ethereum Foundation published its funding allocation for the first quarter of 2025 on its official blog, granting approximately 32.65 million USD to support the progress of projects in community and education, consensus layer, zk-SNARKs, developer tools, and execution layer, in order to promote the Ethereum ecosystem and its technological evolution.

According to Foresight News, monitored by Onchain Lens, two wallets possibly belonging to the same entity spent approximately 14.54 million USD worth of DAI and USDT to purchase 7,293.44 ETH at an average price of 1,993.8 USD.

XRP's price surge to $2.20, driven by increased whale activity and potential inclusion in New Hampshire’s digital asset reserve, signals a positive outlook. Analysts predict further growth, with price targets ranging from $3 to $8.5 by 2026, supported by strong technical indicators and proposals for XRP-backed U.S. government bonds. The cryptocurrency's momentum, legal support, and institutional interest indicate a promising future in the evolving digital asset landscape.

Bitcoin Core team decides to remove OP_RETURN restrictions in the next version, citing alignment with Bitcoin ethos & need to streamline network practices.

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, requested a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump after reports surfaced about his intentions. Zhao's plea follows legal issues related to money laundering and business dealings. His pardon request aligns with Trump's recent pardons for individuals in the crypto industry.

With the UAE government's strong support for the crypto industry, many exchanges have also set up headquarters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It has also brought many job opportunities in Dubai to the industry, and the coin circle event TOKEN 2049 has just ended in Dubai. A few days ago, Alessandro Palombo shared the 2025 version of the Dubai living experience on Twitter. If you're not sure if you can fit in, or even enjoy life in Dubai, or if you're still thinking about working in Dubai, don't refer to this article.
The business pace in Dubai is extremely fast, and opportunities are never lacking.
Alessandro Palombo pointed out at the outset that the business pace in Dubai is extremely fast, with transactions completed within 24 hours. Investors even make commitments before you finish your pitch. He described that after a while, he returned and realized how fast the business speed is here.
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Recently, a proposal to remove the size limit on additional data carried by OP\_RETURN in the Bitcoin Core client has caused a stir in the industry. Typical proponents, such as developer Peter Todd, have submitted it multiple times.

Standard Chartered predicts that Bitcoin will soon reach a new all-time high. The bank believes the $120,000 target in Q2 is becoming increasingly realistic.

ADA's price rises amidst founder Hoskinson's controversy over alleged mishandling of 318 million ADA tokens. Despite denial of wrongdoing, community support remains strong. ADA's price surge may indicate potential for further growth, with key resistance levels to watch. The market interest lies in ADA's ability to sustain its upward momentum despite the unfolding drama.

Bitcoin'in fiyat artışının 100.000 $'a yaklaşması, ABD-Çin ticaret görüşmeleri ve Trump'ın önemli bir ticaret anlaşması ile ilgili duyurusu ile etkilendi. Ark Invest'in raporu, Bitcoin için olumlu beklentileri destekleyerek, yükseliş trendi öngörüyor ve piyasanın aşırı heyecanını göz ardı ederken sağlıklı büyümeyi vurguluyor.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cyberport announced today the establishment of a three-year partnership and the creation of the AWS Joint Innovation Center (JIC) to further promote the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong. This collaboration will cover four key areas, including accelerating startup development, commercializing artificial intelligence, innovating financial technology, and nurturing technology talent. Both parties will work together through a series of collaborative projects to support local startup development and strengthen Hong Kong's position as a global innovation hub.

The AWS Joint Innovation Center is a collaborative innovation program designed for enterprises or institutions. By integrating resources from both parties, it incubates promising startups and cultivates digital talent. At the same time, JIC is committed to connecting its location with the AWS global startup network to create opportunities for startup development.

In an industry still haunted by collapses, volatility, and regulatory whiplash, few companies are daring to take a compliance-first approach to crypto expansion. Fewer still are doing so with a long-term view on infrastructure, licensing, and consumer trust.
But one fintech is taking the road

Sei Labs proposes SIP-3, shifting Sei blockchain to EVM compatibility, dropping Cosmos support. Aims to streamline infrastructure for DeFi and apps, signaling market changes for Sei token.

After a sudden increase in Bitcoin (BTC) price, a major crypto whale had to close short positions and incurred over $1.6 million in losses. High leverage trading poses significant risks due to market volatility, as demonstrated by the whale's losses in this case.