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

Metaverse-based token Decentraland (MANA) is today's top-performing asset. The altcoin's value has soared over 10% in the past 24 hours, pushing it to a two-month high of $0.31 at press time.

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).

Stanford lab, focused on AI research, will use the decentralized cloud computing platform Theta EdgeCloud for its work on LLMs. The decentralized cloud could be the solution for AI's vast computing needs.

The SEC of the Philippines has opened applications for its Strategic Sandbox (StratBox) program, aimed at fostering innovation in the growing field of crypto-asset services. The post Philippines SEC Opens Applications for Crypto-Focused Regulatory Sandbox appeared first on Cryptonews.

Here is how some of your favorite assets concluded the week.

Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda has hinted that the agency may explore a “sandbox” rule for tokenized securities, according to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett. This could be a short term relief framework for digital assets that could allow both registered and unregistered crypto firms to innovate while the agency frames the permanent solutions.

The SEC is considering a regulatory sandbox to allow crypto exchanges to experiment with tokenized securities.

SEC leadership floated the possibility Friday of regulatory exemptions that would allow crypto exchanges to experiment with the trading of tokenized securities.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may propose a sandbox approach to crypto trading, before deciding on a new framework tailored to the challenges of digital tokens.

Mark Uyeda, acting chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, has hinted that the regulator could consider a regulatory ‘sandbox' for crypto firms looking to offer trading of tokenized securities.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acting chairman Mark Uyeda has suggested the potential creation of a conditional regulatory sandbox for blockchain-based securities trading. Uyeda made the remarks during the SEC Crypto Task Force's second roundtable on April 11, which focused on crypto trading platforms.

Exaion, backed by EDF Group, joins Etherlink as a validator, signaling broader institutional interest in Tezos and enhancing network stability.

Exaion, a subsidiary of French electric utility giant EDF Group, is now a validator of Etherlink, the Tezos-powered layer 2 blockchain.

Decentraland will host its flagship virtual event Metaverse Fashion Week (MVFW) in a few days, featuring runways, panels, installations, and showrooms. The post Designers Enter Decentraland for Metaverse Fashion Week 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Stables, the Tezos-based fantasy horse racing game, is making its debut in the North American market through a partnership with Equibase, the official supplier of horse racing statistics in the US and Canada. The move marks a significant expansion for the French startup, allowing players to engage with real-life racehorses in a blockchain-powered virtual setting.

Tezos introduces the Trailblazers program, inviting builders, creators, and changemakers to contribute to the ecosystem's growth through various impactful missions.

The New Jersey Devils have launched “Bott Stevens,” a custom AI chatbot designed to enhance digital fan engagement.

Dubai's financial regulators introduce a tokenization regulatory sandbox within the DIFC, providing crypto firms with a supervised environment to develop and test tokenized assets like equities and bonds. The post Dubai Financial Regulators Launch Tokenization Regulatory Sandbox for Crypto Firms appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dubai financial regulators are opening registrations for crypto firms to participate in the nation's first Tokenization Regulatory Sandbox, starting from March 17 to April 24.

The Sandbox has joined hands with Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment to bring one of the film industry's biggest franchises, Jurassic World, to the metaverse. The post Jurassic World Partners with The Sandbox to Enter Metaverse appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has invited firms to express interest in joining its Tokenization Regulatory Sandbox before April 24, 2025. In a March 17 announcement, the DFSA—an independent regulator overseeing the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)—stated that the initiative targets firms looking to offer tokenized investment products and services.

Despite the fact that the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), based out of Dubai (UAE), launched its regulatory framework for investment tokens in 2021, the regulator notes that it didn't witness substantial growth in the number of firms seeking to tokenize investments. It has now announced the launch of its tokenization regulatory sandbox.

Once the stars of the crypto market, metaverse tokens like MANA, SAND, and AXS have struggled lately.

TL;DR Teaser Unveiled: Decentraland drops a teaser for its Metaverse Fashion Week 2025, set for April 9–12, spotlighting the theme “Infinite Identities.” Digital Innovation: The event will explore digital wearables and personalized avatars, pushing the boundaries of self-expression in virtual spaces.

The company is on a mission to revolutionize blockchain gaming with a sustainable rewards model that benefits loyal players. This fresh funding will fuel the development of innovative Web3 games, starting with Sugar Match, set to launch this summer on Tezos Layer-2, Etherlink.

The Bank of Russia introduced a proposal to allow highly qualified investors to purchase and sell crypto under an experimental framework lasting three years. Nonetheless, peer-to-peer transactions and payments would still be banned under this sandbox.

Skurpy, a new social media hub and NFT marketplace, is set to launch on March 13th, integrating Tezos blockchain technology to offer innovative features for creators and users.

Etherlink has deployed its third protocol upgrade, Calypso, on mainnet to bring a massive performance boost to the Tezos layer 2 network.

During NFT Paris, BeInCrypto had the opportunity to interview Sébastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox. As the metaverse market is projected to reach a value of $103.6 billion in 2025, platforms like The Sandbox—a decentralized, community-driven virtual world built on the Ethereum blockchain—are at the forefront of this digital revolution.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance again captured noteworthy market attention with its latest update on 6 tokens this Tuesday. Notably, the exchange revealed that it is updating the leverage and margin tiers for RARE, AXS, ZEN, XTZ, SAGA, and CATI.

Regulatory‬‭ sandboxes‬‭ have‬‭ emerged‬‭ ‬‭as a concept to drive innovation‬‭ in‬‭ a‬‭ controlled‬ setting.‬‭ They‬‭ allow‬‭ companies‬‭ to‬‭ test‬‭ new‬‭ crypto‬‭ products‬‭ and‬‭ services‬‭ while‬‭ regulators‬‭ observe‬‭ and‬‭ adapt‬‭ regulations.

Tezos has experienced big price dips but investors are still optimistic in this blockchain network's native token. Will it survive and recover its price in the future, let's find out.

For most of February, the crypto market trended sideways, but this week, activity has plunged due to the impact of Donald Trump's war trades. The downturn triggered over $800 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours as traders struggled with the volatility.

Tezos' Etherlink unveils Calypso, its third protocol upgrade proposal, promising significant performance improvements and seamless governance integration.

TL;DR Etherlink, a Layer 2 blockchain built on the Tezos network, has officially transitioned from its beta phase to the mainnet. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the platform, which aims to enhance the scalability and efficiency of dApps on Tezos.

Tezos (XTZ) has steadily emerged as a significant player in the cryptocurrency space, known for its energy-efficient blockchain and scalability. Despite facing hurdles early in its journey, the network has made substantial progress and has quickly gained traction within the crypto community.

Story Highlights The live price of the Tezos token is The XTZ price could soar as high as $2.65 in 2025. Tezos price, with a potential surge, could hit $9.36 by 2030. Tezos road to stardom was not an easy one, given the challenges, the coin has fast gained ground.

Over the last hour, bitcoin held steady between $96,850 to just above $97,000, backed by a $1.92 trillion market cap, as traders weigh $12.95 billion in daily volume on Sunday against a narrow 24-hour range of $96,731 to $97,744.

The Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA) has launched with three global Web3 players SandBox, Animoca Brands, and Outlier Ventures, as collaborators.

Tezos (XTZ) emerged in 2018 as a promising blockchain platform focused on decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Initially, Tezos gained traction for its energy-efficient proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus model, which contrasted sharply with the more power-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) systems.

The Sandbox, a leading social gaming metaverse, has launched a major update for its Game Maker platform, enhancing multiplayer capabilities, gameplay mechanics, and brand collaborations. This update empowers creators to build immersive, interactive experiences with cutting-edge tools and expanded brand assets.

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a modest rebound, but some altcoins struggle. SAND, APT, BERA, and ARB face declining momentum, raising concerns among analysts.

Some of the altcoins are up more than 5% on Monday. Could this latest surge turn into something else, or will it be short-lived with the downtrend to continue?

Token unlocks are events when blockchain projects release previously restricted tokens to the market. These events are carefully planned to manage market impact and volatility.

The Ethereum (ETH)-based virtual reality platform Decentraland (MANA) continues to surpass all other non-fungible token (NFT) projects in terms of recent development activity, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment. Santiment notes on the social media platform X that Decentraland registered 143 notable GitHub events in the past 30 days.

"We are thrilled to take this next step with the support of our investors," Fraktion's CEO said.

The crypto market is marginally down, with price action remaining mixed. Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped below $98,000 over the past 24 hours.