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.@Ice_blockchain is a performant Layer 1 blockchain offering users a low latency environment that is ripe for adoption.

The network is preparing for the launch of a major social app, known as Online +

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https://thedefiant.io/education/blockchains/what-is-ice-open-network

.@Tether_to has revealed that it now owns 7.7 tons of gold to back its Tether Gold (XAUT) token🪙

$XAUT is secured by LBMA-certified gold bars stored in Switzerland, according to its latest attestation report.

https://thedefiant.io/news/markets/tether-now-owns-7-7-tons-of-gold-to-back-its-xaut-token?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social.

Is Bitcoin finally decoupling from stocks?

As BTC shows resilience with a 2.5% gain in 2025 while the S&P 500 is down 6%, debate among crypto traders intensifies.

Read more here: https://thedefiant.io/news/markets/has-bitcoin-actually-decoupled-from-stocks?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social

Crypto funds attracted $3.4 billion in inflows last week, according to @CoinSharesCo

Bitcoin investment products were the standout performers, drawing in $3.18 billion. This marks the largest inflow since mid-December 2024.

https://thedefiant.io/news/markets/crypto-funds-attract-usd3-4-billion-in-weekly-inflows-coinshares?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social

.@Casper_Network's $CSPR token briefly surged 90% today, climbing from $0.01 to $0.019.

This spike follows the announcement of Casper 2.0 upgrades, set to debut on May 6.

Read more here: https://thedefiant.io/news/blockchains/casper-network-s-cspr-token-spikes-90-ahead-of-major-upgrade?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social

The @Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF continues to thrive despite charging fees six times higher than its competitors.

With nearly $18 billion in AUM, it generates more annual revenue than all other spot Bitcoin ETFs combined.

Read more here: https://thedefiant.io/news/tradfi-and-fintech/gbtc-remains-a-cash-cow-for-grayscale?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social

Bitcoin dips 0.4% to $93,700 as tech stocks face a pullback ahead of earnings, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

Meanwhile, Monero (XMR) and Flare (FLR) emerge as today's top gainers.

Read the full article here: https://thedefiant.io/news/markets/bitcoin-dips-as-tech-stocks-slip-ahead-of-earnings?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social

Decentralized exchange @PancakeSwap has officially rebranded its v4 upgrade as "Infinity," introducing key features for enhanced trading and liquidity customization.

Currently live on @BNBCHAIN, more networks are expected to follow soon.

Read more: https://thedefiant.io/news/defi/pancakeswap-rebrands-v4-as-infinity-with-major-customization-and-gas-saving-upgrades?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social

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The Defiant's X account (this account) was compromised between April 15-April 16 and April 23. Please ignore DMs requesting interviews with our team coming from this X account between these dates.

We rarely use The Defiant's official X account to request interviews for news stories. Our reporters will reach out directly.

Some have alerted us that the malicious actors pointed to the following FAKE Telegram and emails:
@DevinSawyer
[email protected]
@CarlosLucero
Do not interact with those accounts.

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A new class action lawsuit has been filed against @Nike, alleging securities fraud and labeling the shutdown of its @RTFKT NFT studio a "soft rug pull."

Read more here: https://thedefiant.io/news/nfts-and-web3/class-action-lawsuit-calls-nike-s-shutdown-of-rtfkt-nft-studio-a-soft-rug-pull?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social

🎥🌍💵💵💵 How to bring 30 Trillion on-chain!

Filmed with @centrifuge global RWA Summits, we're proud to work with @itsbhaji and her wonderful team to bring this documentary film to life!

A must watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUhFJPLe4zk

#mediapartnership #RWA #tokenization #defi

Monero's price surged by 50% after blockchain researcher @zachxbt flagged the laundering of $330 million in potentially stolen #Bitcoin.

https://thedefiant.io/news/hacks/monero-spikes-50-after-being-used-to-launder-usd330-million-of-potentially-stolen-bitcoin?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social

🌐@Vana is the Layer 1 blockchain for data sovereignty
By giving individuals and communities the tools to control and earn from their private data in powerful new ways, Vana is unlocking user-owned data as a new asset class in the global AI economy.

Learn more in our latest explainer article: https://t.co/iQdDg5vNK5

Presented by Vana

🌐@Vana is the Layer 1 blockchain for data sovereignty
By giving individuals and communities the tools to control and earn from their private data in powerful new ways, Vana is unlocking user-owned data as a new asset class in the global AI economy.

Learn more in our latest explainer articler: https://t.co/iQdDg5vfUx

Presented by Vana

"Like a movie hero derailed by love, our sector has started craving validation in unfamiliar ways," writes @OrenKatz1

Read more: https://thedefiant.io/news/research-and-opinion/we-need-less-fud-and-more-freud-starkware-coo-oren-katz?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social

.@gitcoin is shutting down its Grants Lab to focus on sustainability, citing an unclear path to profitability.

“We’re not retreating - we’re refocusing. Gitcoin will continue, but with a leaner team aligned around a more focused Gitcoin Grants program” - @owocki

New research from @bitgetglobal predicts that blockchain technology could create up to 1.5 million jobs globally by 2030.

Currently, there are about 15,000 to 20,000 active crypto job listings, with North America leading the way.

https://thedefiant.io/news/research-and-opinion/blockchain-could-generate-1-5-million-jobs-by-2030-bitget?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social

Top political memecoins are up double digits after President Trump announced plans to host a private dinner for the top 220 holders of his official token $TRUMP.

Read more: https://thedefiant.io/news/regulation/political-memecoin-sector-soars-after-trump-presidential-dinner-news?utm_source=X&utm_medium=Organic_Social