The seven-day moving average (7DMA) of the number of active addresses on Aptos has dropped to a yearly low of approximately 644,000.
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.
The recent collapse of the Mantra (OM) token triggered comparisons to the infamous Terra ecosystem crash in May 2022, with some commentators referring to Mantra as the “next Terra.” Still, many in the community argue that the two projects share nothing in common besides visual similarities in price charts.
BitDegree, the leading platform for Web3 learning, features the dYdX Affiliate Program in its latest Mission, Commissions for Life With dYdX's Affiliate Program.
Yesterday, MANTRA (OM) suffered a staggering 90% crash, and it's still spiraling down today. Most notably, OM charts and indicators seem as bad as the 2022 Terra LUNA collapse, if not worse.
If you lost crypto due to the Terra collapse, there's still time to act. Terraform Labs has extended the deadline for victims to file their claims for crypto losses through its official portal.
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).
U.S. prosecutors confirmed that a recent Department of Justice (DOJ) memo narrowing crypto-related enforcement will not impact the criminal case against Do Kwon, co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs. During a Thursday hearing in the Southern District of New York, Judge Paul Engelmayer asked if Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanches internal memo would affect charges against Kwon.
Prosecutors said they have no plans to alter the charges against Do Kwon despite a policy shift memo from deputy attorney general.
Prosecutors told a New York judge on Thursday that they don't plan to change the charges against Kwon in light of the memo.
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.
With just one day left, April 10 is shaping up to be a crucial date for Terra Classic (LUNC) and TerraClassicUSD (USTC) investors. This is when Terra co-founder Do Kwon will appear for a conference hearing that could influence the ongoing legal proceedings tied to the 2022 Terra crash.
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%.
The dYdX community has officially launched the Surge Rewards Program, a nine-month trading competition designed to reward active participation from both new and returning users. Beginning April 1, 2025, the program will allocate up to $20 million in DYDX tokens to traders over the course of nine monthly “seasons,” establishing one of the largest and longest-running incentive programs in DeFi trading to date.
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.
On-chain records showcase a massive burn of Terra system's native tokens, sparking rebound hopes for LUNC holders.
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.
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.
Galaxy Digital, founded by Michael Novogratz, has agreed to pay $200 million in penalties to resolve allegations that it violated New York laws by promoting the cryptocurrency LUNA without disclosing its financial interests.
Terraform Labs will launch a Crypto Loss Claims Portal on March 31, 2025, enabling investors impacted by the 2022 collapse of terrausd (UST) and associated cryptocurrencies to seek compensation.
Managed by administrators at New York-based Kroll, the portal will open on Monday, March 31 and close on April 30.
Terraform Labs, the company behind the collapsed Luna token and TerraUSD stablecoin, is launching an online claims portal on March 31. The portalclaims.terra.moneywill allow eligible investors to file for compensation tied to the companys 2022 downfall and ongoing bankruptcy process.
The crypto investment giant Galaxy Digital has settled with the New York State Attorney General for $200 million after facing allegations that it illegally propped up the ill-fated LUNA token.
Creditors must file claims by April 30, 2025, to seek potential recovery.
Nonoperational blockchain firm Terraform Labs confirmed opening its crypto loss claims portal on 31 March. That comes after the company filed for insolvency in January 2024. It applied for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after its $40 billion empire fell in 2022. As part of its closure, Terraform Labs introduced a crypto loss claims portal.
Trump is shaking things up in crypto again! This time, he's handing out pardons, and the latest beneficiaries are BitMEX co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed. The trio had pleaded guilty to breaking banking laws, but Trump's move wipes their records clean.
The claims process requires proof of ownership, with on-chain verification preferred over manual submissions to avoid delays or rejections.
The New York Attorney General and Galaxy Digital have agreed to a settlement over the firm's handling of LUNA before its 2022 collapse.
Terraform Labs — the company behind LUNA (LUNA) and algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) — will launch its crypto loss claims portal on March 31. The portal is aimed at reimbursing individuals who lost at least $100 due to the collapse of the Terra ecosystem in 2022.The move follows a Delaware court's approval for Terraform Labs to wind down operations.
Terraform Labs will open its claims portal for crypto creditors on March 31, 2025, allowing individuals impacted by its bankruptcy to submit claims. The portal will help those who suffered losses due to the collapse of TerraUSD and other cryptocurrencies related to Terraform Labs' operations.
The New York Attorney General (AG) office has commenced an investigation on Galaxy Digital with a settlement of $200 million over its involvement in the LUNA cryptocurrency. The crypto crashed alongside Terra Blockchain powered by Terraform Labs and led to the erasure of over $40 billion in investor funds.