The seven-day moving average (7DMA) of the number of active addresses on Aptos has dropped to a yearly low of approximately 644,000.

The crypto market registered a notable uptick on Monday, getting off to a strong start to the new week. Price action remained subdued last weekend as Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies traded sideways.

The crypto market has shown consistent growth over the past few days, helping altcoins alongside Bitcoin to recover. However, relying solely on broader market cues or momentum will not sustain price growth.

Pioneers have a stormy relationship with the crypto behemoth, but major players wager on a breakthrough moment.

Bitcoin breaks above key resistance level, STX leads altcoins with double digit gains.

STX formed a God candle today, rallying as high as 19.5% after it broke out of a bullish pattern as the broader market recovered. Stacks (STX) rose to an intraday high of $0.

Crypto prices have started the year on a strong note, with Bitcoin surging to over $87,500 and Ethereum rising to $1,340. The total market cap of all cryptocurrencies tracked by CoinMarketCap jumped to $2.76 trillion. This article provides a forecast for top tokens like Stellar Lumens (XLM), Decentraland (MANA), and Stacks (STX).

When market noise drowns out logic, platforms built on function—not hype—tend to stand out. Mantle is gaining attention with its recent Bankless partnership, while Aptos expands its global reach through strategic regional offices. Both reflect efforts to build long-term value through ecosystem moves.

AIP-119 proposes a 44% reduction in APT staking yields.

Aptos is shaking things up with a bold new proposal that slashes staking rewards nearly in half. Supporters say it'll drive real network growth.

The Aptos community is currently evaluating a new governance proposal, AIP-119, that could halve staking rewards over the next three months. It seeks to reduce the current annual staking yield from around 7% to 3.79%.

Aptos is making waves as a community member recently submitted a proposal on April 18 to slash the staking rewards nearly by almost 50%. The plan submitted by the member, MoonSheisty suggests lowering the rewards from 7% to 3.79% over the next three months.

Aptos community member MoonSheisty submitted a proposal to slash staking rewards for the network's native token, Aptos (APT), by almost half.

An Aptos community member submitted a proposal on April 18 to slash staking rewards for the network's native token, Aptos (APT), by nearly 50%The proposal, submitted by a community member called MoonSheisty, aims at reducing reward yields from 7% to 3.79% in a three-month period, aligning Aptos staking rewards with other layer-1 blockchains and encouraging capital efficiency. The proposal has sparked curiosity on X, but early comments on GitHub show some initial resistance.

An Aptos community member submitted a proposal on April 18 to slash staking rewards for the network's native token, Aptos (APT), by nearly 50%The proposal, submitted by a community member called MoonSheisty, aims at reducing reward yields from 7% to 3.79% in a three-month period, aligning Aptos staking rewards with other layer-1 blockchains and encouraging capital efficiency. The proposal has sparked curiosity on X, but early comments on GitHub show some initial resistance.

The proposal echoes Solana's recent SIMD-228, which sought to curb inflation on the network, but was voted down by validators in March.

Aptos' proposal targets a 1% monthly staking yield decrease.

The crypto market registered a substantial drop on Wednesday before recovering towards the end of the day after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell flagged concerns about inflation and slowing growth due to tariffs. However, markets recovered as crypto remained strong in the face of adversity even though traditional stock markets took a beating.

AAVE's ecosystem upgrade could mark the beginning of a new wave of liquidity inflows.

After falling from its Macro Range, Aptos (APT) has faced rejection from key levels. Amid its 15% monthly decline, some analysts suggest that APT's party won't continue until the $5 resistance is reclaimed.

Bitcoin slips to $83,380 amid conflicting global signals. Meliuz embraces BTC as a treasury asset, while China quietly offloads holdings. Ripple CEO sees $200K ahead. The post Bitcoin Drops to $83,000 — China Sells, Meliuz Stacks 45 Coins appeared first on Cryptonews.

The cryptocurrency market is more than just a buzzword today—it's become an essential part of the global financial ecosystem. With innovation constantly unfolding, there's an undeniable wave of excitement and possibility in the crypto space.

The Tokyo-listed investment firm said it bought an additional 319 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 4,525 BTC.

Cryptocurrencies struggled in the past sessions as macroeconomic developments, including Trump's trade war, dented the appetite for risk assets. However, Sonic defied the bearish trends with consistent total value locked (TVL) growth. Sonic's TVL skyrocketed past $1 billion in April (data extracted from DeFiLlama), reflecting massive growth in 2025 (so far).

TL;DR Cross-Chain Breakthrough: Injective's IBC Eureka bridges Bitcoin liquid staking tokens into Cosmos, creating new opportunities for seamless cross-chain interaction. Enhanced DeFi Opportunities: The upgrade enables rapid, secure transactions that empower advanced yield farming, lending, and staking options in the Cosmos ecosystem.

This new development opens the door for seamless onboarding of Bitcoin Liquid Staking Tokens (BTC LSTs). For example, Lombard Finance's $LBTC, from Ethereum to Injective.

Explore how Stacks (STX) enhances Bitcoin by enabling smart contracts and DApps, leveraging Bitcoin's security while expanding its functionalities through a unique layer-2 network.

A blockchain with Meta DNA, Aptos faces a challenge of differentiation in an increasingly skeptical market. Head of ecosystem Pampati talks with CoinDesk ahead of his appearance at Consensus 2025 in Toronto May 14-16.

Institutions will now be able to gain exposure to sBTC, an asset for Bitcoin-denominated gains, through Hex Trust custody.

Hex Trust, a Hong Kong-based digital asset firm that offers institutional-grade custody, staking, and trading solutions, has announced expanded support for Stacks (STX), a leading layer-2 (L2) Bitcoin (BTC) network, as well as sBTC, Stacks' decentralized asset based on Bitcoin, per information shared with Finbold on Thursday, April 10.

Several major developments across various ecosystems are expected this week, suggesting imminent volatility for tokens within the respective niches. From Aave buybacks to Trump's reciprocal tariffs, some very interesting updates are in the pipeline.

TL;DR Over $304 million worth of tokens will be unlocked this week, with Aptos (APT) leading the way with nearly $50 million in unlocked assets, accounting for 2.47% of its total supply. Solana (SOL) will also unlock tokens valued at $50 million, though with minimal impact on its total supply—just 0.09%.

Despite a series of major initiatives in the first quarter of this year, Injective has seen its price continue to trend downward, now sitting in the deep oversold zone.

Over $304 million worth of tokens are scheduled for release between April 7-14, 2025 with Aptos at the forefront as per data from Tokenomist.

Cryptocurrency prices were mixed last week after President Donald Trump announced his reciprocal tariffs and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned about stagflation.

Aptos' stablecoin market cap surpassed $1 billion in March, which is a 10x increase year-over-year and 3x growth since December.

Amid the market retrace, Aptos (APT) has seen an 8% decline in the past 24 hours, falling below a key support zone for the second time this week. Despite the correction, some analysts consider that the cryptocurrency could be poised for a breakout soon.

The Aptos Foundation has invested in Universal Health Token to accelerate the use of blockchain and Artificial Intelligence in decentralized healthcare solutions. According to a press release shared with crypto.

The Aptos Foundation has made a strategic investment in Universal Health Token (UHT), the innovative team behind the Proof-of-Health protocol. The goal is to support and advance blockchain and AI in global healthcare solutions. The Aptos Foundation has made a strategic investment in Universal Health Token (UHT), to support and advance blockchain and AI in global healthcare solutions.

Japanese hotel giant Metaplanet (3350) is going big on Bitcoin as the firm just scooped up 160 BTC. The firm acquired Bitcoins for around $83,600 each, adding $13.4 million to their crypto stash. This brings their Bitcoin holdings to 4,206 BTC, and their total investment to $363.5 million.

The crypto market registered a marginal uptick over the past 24 hours despite several altcoins crashing on April Fools' Day. Despite the altcoin crash, the crypto market cap is up 0.50% and currently sits at $2.7 trillion.

Robert Kiyosaki, a renowned entrepreneur known for his classing book “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, has addressed the crypto community, talking about Bitcoin and two other major assets. He believes one of them is to skyrocket 2x this year.

DeFi lending is recovering in March after a series of market capitulations and liquidations. More value is flowing into smaller chains, with the biggest growth for Berachain and Sonic.

Amnis Finance has become the first protocol to participate in Aptos' Liquid Funding Model (LFM) initiative. The development represents a crucial move in cementing Amnis Finance's status and enriching advancements in the Aptos decentralized finance (DeFi) space.

This move brings enterprise-grade infrastructure to the Injective ecosystem. It makes it easier for developers to build, launch, and scale applications.

TL;DR Google Cloud becomes an official validator for Injective to enhance the security and decentralization of the blockchain network. INJ gains access to advanced tools and educational resources through Google Cloud's Web3 portal, facilitating dApp development. Injective and Google Cloud launch a hackathon focused on AI innovation in financial applications.

Google Cloud has officially become a validator for Injective, an interoperable layer-1 blockchain, further strengthening the network's security and decentralization. The move aligns Google Cloud supporting Injective's (INJ) ecosystem, according to a company release.

Google Cloud is now a validator for the Injective network, boosting the blockchain's security, reliability, and credibility. The post Google Cloud Becomes a Validator for the Injective Network appeared first on Cryptonews.