According to PANews, Tether Treasury has minted an additional 1 billion USDT on the Ethereum network. The data was monitored and reported by Whale Alert. The transaction took place at 17:43:59 Beijing time on April 19th. Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, stated that the additional 1 billion USDT is a replenishment to the Ethereum inventory. This transaction is authorized but not yet issued, implying that the newly minted tokens will be used for the next issuance request and cross-chain exchange inventory.

According to PANews, the Bitcoin ecosystem in April was undoubtedly the market focus, with multiple Runes concept projects led by Runestone topping the NFT trading volume. As the halving approaches, the question arises whether Runes can stand out in the Bitcoin ecosystem. In this issue, PANews explores the infinite potential of the Runes ecosystem with several Runes players and participants. The discussion covered various topics including the uniqueness of the Runes protocol, the changes and experiences of those participating in Runes, other projects in the Runes ecosystem to watch out for, the Runes wallet, the consensus in the Runes community, precautions for newbies, and the outlook for the Runes protocol. The Runes protocol was a key topic of discussion, with participants exploring what sets it apart. The conversation then moved to the experiences and changes of those involved in Runes, providing insights into the journey of those deeply involved in the ecosystem. The discussion also highlighted other projects within the Runes ecosystem that are worth paying attention to, providing a broader view of the ecosystem's diversity and potential. The Runes wallet was another topic of discussion, shedding light on the tools and resources available to those involved in the ecosystem. The consensus within the Runes community, both domestically and internationally, was also discussed, providing insights into the shared values and goals of those involved in the ecosystem. The conversation also touched on precautions for newcomers, offering advice and guidance for those looking to get involved in the Runes ecosystem. Finally, the discussion concluded with an outlook on the Runes protocol, exploring the potential future of this key component of the ecosystem. This comprehensive discussion provided a deep dive into the Runes ecosystem, exploring its potential and the experiences of those involved.

According to Foresight News, Swell has announced that the total deposits in its Layer 2 have exceeded $300 million. This significant milestone indicates the growing trust and confidence in Swell's Layer 2 solutions. Further details about the development are yet to be disclosed.

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.24T, down by -2.99% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $59,600 and $65,179 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $64,601, up by 5.10%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading higher. Market outperformers include ONG, ONT, and JTO, up by 46%, 35%, and 32%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Binance Co-founder He Yi: Binance Strives for Fairer Cryptocurrency Launches through Megadrop Market movers: ETH: $3097.67 (+3.30%) BNB: $559 (+2.66%) SOL: $143.87 (+10.14%) XRP: $0.4986 (+1.90%) DOGE: $0.15157 (+5.10%) ADA: $0.4609 (+4.18%) SHIB: $0.00002272 (+4.41%) AVAX: $35.24 (+4.11%) WBTC: $64632.41 (+4.98%) DOT: $6.798 (+3.13%) Top gainers on Binance: ONG/USDT (+46%) ONT/USDT (+35%) JTO/USDT (+32%)

According to Foresight News, Sei has announced that its V2 code has been frozen. This indicates that the main functionality code development and bug fixes for V2 have been completed by the official team. The freezing of the code signifies that no further changes will be made, marking the end of the development phase. This is a significant milestone for Sei, as it moves forward with its technological advancements. Further details about the implications of this development or the next steps for Sei were not provided in the announcement.

According to U.Today, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, recently exposed a scammer who was impersonating Solana Founder Anatoly Yakovenko. Hoskinson shared a recorded chat trail on his official account, detailing his interaction with the fraudster who was posing as 'Anatoly'. The scammer had asked Hoskinson to visit a website to claim some tokens. The conversation began with the impersonator asking Hoskinson if he had claimed a 20% reward on his TrueUSD balance in his wallet. Instead of blocking the scammer, Hoskinson played along, asking what steps he needed to take to claim the rewards. The fraudster then directed him to a scam website and instructed him to click on 'Claim Reflections' and follow the subsequent instructions. Hoskinson then began questioning the scammer about why he couldn't claim the rewards directly from his wallet. The responses from the scammer revealed the fraudulent nature of the offer. Interestingly, the account used by the scammer was verified, adding a layer of seeming legitimacy to the impersonated identity. There is increasing concern about scams in the crypto ecosystem, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) tools further complicating the situation. Deepfake videos impersonating top crypto personalities, including Hoskinson and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, are becoming more common in the industry. Campaigns against crypto scams have been launched by entities like Ripple Labs Inc., aiming to educate their communities about scam tactics. The video shared by Hoskinson serves as another method of educating his followers, as most interactions with scammers typically follow a similar pattern, where the right probing questions can reveal the scammer's true intentions.

According to U.Today, Angel investor and Bitcoin enthusiast, Anthony Pompliano, recently discussed Bitcoin's performance on CNBC. He highlighted how Bitcoin has outperformed all other savings assets, including gold, and has once again proven its worth as a reliable investment. Pompliano also discussed the impact of Bitcoin's rise on the market value of gold over the past five years. During his interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box show, Pompliano stated that despite the significant pullback seen over the weekend, Bitcoin has been performing exceptionally well. He noted that a few years ago, investors dreamed of Bitcoin reaching $64,000, and now it has increased by approximately 40% year-to-date. Since the last halving four years ago, Bitcoin has risen by 800%, from $8,000 to $64,000, a performance Pompliano described as strong and remarkable. Pompliano also criticized gold, traditionally considered a store of value. He pointed out that over the past five years, gold has only increased by about 11% and is up just 7% year-to-date in 2024. He argued that those who held gold over the past five years have lost purchasing power as inflation has outpaced gold's performance. Pompliano claimed that the narrative of gold as a protector of purchasing power has been debunked, while Bitcoin has proven its worth in this regard over the past five years. Pompliano also discussed the reasons behind Bitcoin's rise this year. He cited the buying spree of spot Bitcoin ETFs, investors buying Bitcoin in anticipation of the halving and subsequent price surge, and the debasement of the U.S. dollar due to the U.S. government's national debt problem. He attributed the recent weekend crash of Bitcoin to fear selling due to tensions in the Middle East.

According to U.Today, Shibarium, the blockchain solution from Shiba Inu, has seen a significant 160% increase in the last 24 hours. This marks a substantial recovery in key metrics. Data from Shibariumscan reveals that transactions on the network surged to an impressive 562,980 within the reviewed period, a significant increase from the earlier 352,000. This surge comes after a recent downturn when, just two days prior, transaction volume had dropped by 63.2% from its peak of 958,500. However, the latest uptick has reinstated Shibarium's position, with daily transactions now surpassing half a million once again. Consequently, the total number of completed transactions on Shibarium since its launch in August 2023 has reached a staggering 415 million. Additionally, the number of accounts has also seen a significant increase, with 1.782 million addresses now registered. Despite the number of daily transactions experiencing significant fluctuations in Shiba Inu's network from day to day, other metrics of this blockchain have remained more stable in their performance. The unusual activity on Shibarium can be interpreted in various ways, but it is certain that there is interest in the project. This is because conventional wisdom suggests that bursts of activity in blockchain are often precursors to major price movements in tokens related to this crypto ecosystem. Therefore, it will be interesting to observe the future performance of SHIB and BONE against the backdrop of this roller coaster ride at the Shibarium.

According to U.Today, Elon Musk, the founder of xAI and owner of the X platform, has issued a significant warning about the current direction of artificial intelligence (AI) development. Musk's concerns were raised in response to a recent interview with Katherine Maher, the CEO and president of National Public Radio (NPR) in the US. The interview segment that sparked Musk's comments was shared by Marc Andreessen, who has 1.2 million followers. In the interview, Maher discusses the First Amendment in US legislation, which guarantees freedom of speech and the press. Maher appears to advocate for the removal of these protections to enable censorship of information published on various platforms. Andreessen tweeted that Maher and many others are now advocating for the censorship of what can be said or read online. He emphasized that this approach is now being applied to AI as well. Musk agreed with Andreessen's sentiments, warning that this approach to AI training could pose a significant risk to human civilization. In a previous tweet, Musk criticized OpenAI and its product, ChatGPT, accusing them of potentially causing serious harm to humanity in the future by incorporating censorship and 'wokeness' into their programming. He tweeted, 'Super-powerful AI programmed in this way has severe civilization-level risk.' The crypto community responded positively to Musk's tweet, praising Grok, an AI bot developed by Musk's company. Unlike other AI, Grok is being trained as a 'truthful AI' and is free from the issues Musk highlighted.

According to U.Today, an old message from the elusive founder of Shiba Inu, known as Ryoshi, has been shared by the co-founder of K9 Finance, DAO @buzzdefi0x. The message, originally addressed to the Shiba Inu community, emphasizes Ryoshi's commitment to protecting the brand and its integrity. He stated that anyone who respects Shiba Inu is a friend, while those who attempt to exploit it are scammers and should be exiled. Ryoshi, who disappeared from the public eye in May 2021, had a similar exit to the mysterious Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, who vanished in 2010 after leaving Bitcoin in the hands of a few developers. Ryoshi's old messages continue to be cited by the Shiba Inu community, including by the team's marketing lead, Lucie. Lucie, the social media marketing expert of the Shiba Inu team, recently issued a significant warning to the global Shiba Inu community. She cautioned users about 'wolves in sheep's clothing,' referring to deceitful individuals aiming to manipulate for personal gain. However, she also noted that every scammer 'adds fuel' to Shiba Inu's fire, igniting the team's determination to build a more transparent and trustworthy ecosystem. In related news, Shibarium, a layer-2 solution, has seen a significant increase in its key metrics. The daily transaction count has recovered from a recent 63.30% crash, increasing by 59% the following day. The total transaction count is nearing the 417,000,000 milestone.

According to U.Today, private wealth management firm Bernstein has identified several mining stocks that could potentially excel following the halving event. CleanSpark (CLSK) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) were highlighted due to their market-leading self-mining hashrate. Bernstein suggests that these stocks could outperform due to superior execution. Earlier this month, CleanSpark achieved over 17 exahashes per second (EH/s) of operating hashrate. The company has improved its agreement with top cryptocurrency mining device manufacturer Bitmain to upgrade its fleet with 100,000 S21 Pro ASIC miners. This new model will enable CleanSpark to achieve a 17% efficiency boost. CleanSpark CEO Zach Bradford recently emphasized that efficiency was the most crucial factor ahead of the upcoming halving event. In 2023, Riot Platforms' hash rate capacity reached a record 12.4 EH/s, and the company generated over $280 million in revenue. In December, Riot Platforms secured a significant deal with Bitmain competitor MicroBT, which could potentially allow its hash rate capacity to exceed an impressive 100 EH/s in the future. However, mining stocks have suffered significant losses this year, with most losing more than half their value. The impending block reward reduction is anticipated to negatively impact miners in the short term, particularly those companies that are not efficient enough. Gold bug Peter Schiff recently commented on the downturn in Bitcoin mining stocks, suggesting that the largest cryptocurrency could already be in a stealth bear market.

According to U.Today, Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, has announced that Cardano is on the brink of a new era in decentralized governance. Gregaard revealed the imminent release of an interim constitution, a crucial step in Cardano's push towards decentralized governance. He also mentioned that a full constitution is in the pipeline. The Cardano Constitution is a vital document that establishes a framework for community governance within Cardano. It sets out the rules and regulations to be adhered to. The interim constitution, while the full version is being prepared, will encapsulate the key principles of Cardano governance. These principles include transparency, openness, and responsible decision-making, ensuring that every ADA holder has a say in shaping the future. The interim constitution will also provide guidelines to assist all Cardano stakeholders during this critical phase of on-chain governance. Cardano's governance model is inclusive, treating every ADA holder, developer, and participant as a community member with rights, privileges, and responsibilities as outlined in the interim constitution. A fair voting system is also crucial for genuine ownership. As Cardano gears up for its significant era of decentralized governance, the interim constitution will enable the Cardano community to test the governance model before it is finalized. The final constitution will be a community effort, with global workshops and a constitutional convention planned for late 2024. This will give ADA holders the opportunity to decide on the future of Cardano's governance. Cardano's first major technological milestone, the Chang hard fork, is scheduled for 2024. This network event will be the first step in establishing a minimum viable community-run government. It will be implemented with the approval of the Cardano community, using the consensus method developed with this hard fork. This signifies the beginning of the bootstrapping era of the Cardano governance model, with Delegate Representatives (DReps) expected to play a crucial role in this process. The DReps will act as selected voting representatives on behalf of the Cardano community for various proposals impacting the Cardano blockchain.

According to U.Today, Lucie, a team member of Shiba Inu, has shared her perspective on the potential impact of Bitcoin's market movements on the SHIB price trajectory. She advised her followers to consider the broader market picture and pointed out a trend of bottoming and reaccumulation, which typically leads to a bull market scenario. This pattern is evident in the current market cycle and, according to Lucie's chart, it still has the potential to continue. She believes that crypto prices, including SHIB, are on track for a supercycle and anticipates that 2024-2025 will be an interesting period. The XRP price chart is showing a pattern that could indicate a significant increase in value if historical trends hold true. The key indicator to watch is the Bollinger Bands, which is currently experiencing a significant contraction. This was observed in 2017, coinciding with a 55,000% surge in XRP's price. A similar contraction occurred in October 2020, preceding a 700% increase in XRP's value. The ongoing tightening of the Bollinger Bands, which started in November 2022, suggests a potential near-term growth in XRP's value. Several large crypto exchanges have reported significant Bitcoin withdrawals, reaching a record high since January 2023. This trend has raised concerns among investors. According to CryptoQuant, these withdrawals indicate a Bitcoin accumulation period, triggered by a recent 10% decrease in BTC's price. However, current data suggests that the market is cooling, which could lead to a price increase. CryptoQuant suggests that the spike in BTC withdrawals may be due to preparations for the upcoming Bitcoin halving, a trend typically associated with larger holdings in anticipation of future price increases.

According to U.Today, Emi Yoshikawa, Ripple's VP of Corporate Strategy and Operations, has recently commented on a new initiative by Japanese firm SBI Holdings. The initiative, which Yoshikawa described as a 'huge' deal, involves the use of the XRP Ledger to issue non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for Expo 2025, a forthcoming World Expo set to take place in Osaka, Japan. Visitors will have the opportunity to acquire NFTs of MYAKU-MYAKU, the official character of the Expo, by visiting the event and completing various tasks. Additional NFTs can be obtained by using the Expo's mobile app. The event is expected to draw in 28 million visitors. An XRPL validator, Vet, has expressed the belief that the inclusion of XRPL NFTs will significantly enhance their visibility and demonstrate their capacity to serve 'real world purposes'. World Expos, designed to highlight advancements in science, economics, and technology, are held every five years. The most recent World Expo was hosted in Dubai, UAE in 2020, and before that, in Milan, Italy in 2015. The inaugural World Expo was held in London, UK in 1851. These large-scale events became regulated following the establishment of the Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions in the late 1920s. The World Expo in Osaka is scheduled to run from April to October 2025. Japan has previously hosted such events in the 70s and 90s. The upcoming World Expo will concentrate on saving, empowering, and connecting lives. It will be held on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, near the mouth of the Yodo River.

According to Foresight News, a whale address took advantage of the rapid market decline this morning to purchase 3253 Ether (ETH). The purchase, which cost 9.516 million USDT, was made at an average price of 2925 US dollars per ETH. The current floating profit from this transaction is 625,000 US dollars. The whale address's move to buy during a market dip is a common strategy among large-scale investors, often leading to significant profits as the market recovers.

On Apr 19, 2024, 08:07 AM (UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 65,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 65,006.738281 USDT, with a 6.21% increase in 24 hours.

According to Foresight News, POKT Network, a universal RPC base layer, has integrated the Rollchains module and will utilize the data availability layer of Celestia for seamless operations. This integration will enable POKT Network to gain tamper-proof transaction logs, accessible index chain data, efficient node synchronization, and simplified block propagation. The move is expected to enhance the overall functionality and efficiency of the network.

According to Foresight News, Web3 infrastructure Hedgey has been targeted in an attack, resulting in a loss of approximately 1.3 million USDC. The attack was detected by PeckShield, a blockchain security company. Further details about the attack, including its nature and the potential perpetrators, have not been disclosed. The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by blockchain-based platforms and the need for robust protective measures. The loss of such a significant amount of USDC, a stablecoin cryptocurrency pegged to the US dollar, is a significant blow to the platform. This incident serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with digital currencies and the importance of implementing stringent security protocols to safeguard assets.

According to Foresight News, Christine Kim, the Vice President of Research at Galaxy, has summarized the 132nd Ethereum Core Developer Consensus (ACDC) conference call. This week, the developers discussed the preparations for the first Pectra Developer Test Network (Pectra Devnet 0), and held discussions on related specifications and two research projects. They also discussed unresolved issues including EIP-7251, EIP-7549, and those related to Electra. To address these issues, the developers proposed solutions and plan to finalize them within this week. In addition, the developers also discussed a new EIP, aimed at creating a universal EL request to simplify the message transmission process.

According to Foresight News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended its lawsuit against Sun Yuchen and his company. The SEC alleges that Sun Yuchen and his company sold unregistered securities through Tron and BitTorrent (BTT) tokens and engaged in manipulative money laundering transactions. The SEC stated that Sun Yuchen stayed in the United States for more than 380 days between 2017 and 2019, with business trips to New York, Boston, and San Francisco. In previous news from Foresight News, Tron requested the dismissal of the SEC lawsuit, arguing that it had no jurisdiction over 'digital assets sold to foreign users on a global platform'. Tron stated that the token sales were 'entirely overseas' and the measures taken were to avoid the U.S. market. The SEC did not accuse them of 'initially selling or selling to any U.S. residents', nor did it point out any victims.