Movement Labs Terminates Rushi Manche After MOVE Token Deals

Movement Labs, the development firm of the Movement network, has officially cut ties with co-founder Rushi Manche following controversy surrounding undisclosed MOVE token deals. The announcement came via the company’s X account early Tuesday, stating that “Movement Labs has terminated Rushi Manche’s employment and all affiliations with the company effective immediately.” It has yet to…

Bitwise Submits First-Ever NEAR ETF Application to SEC

Bitwise Asset Management has taken a bold step by submitting an application to the US SEC for a spot NEAR exchange-traded fund, marking a major milestone for the altcoin market. The filing, announced on May 6, positions NEAR, a layer-1 blockchain known for its scalability, among a wave of cryptocurrencies seeking ETF approval. This move…

Quiet mempool and flat volume could mean limited fuel for Bitcoin’s breakout above $100k

With Bitcoin attempting to break the crucial $95,000 to $96,000 threshold, it faces significant headwinds rooted in an increasingly dormant on-chain environment. Although the price has hovered optimistically close to the critical $100,000 barrier, stagnant blockchain activity metrics show certain vulnerabilities that could hinder further upside. According to data from Checkonchain, daily on-chain transfer volume…

Bitcoin Races Above $97K on U.S./China Trade Deal Progress

A thawing in the trade stance from both the U.S. and China has sent risk assets higher in the hours since the U.S. stock market closed on Wednesday. “The current tariffs and trade barriers are unsustainable, but we don’t want to decouple,” said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, disclosing plans to travel to Switzerland to…