Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix, announces new incentives to restore sUSD peg.
Synthetix (SNX) price shot up 7% in the past 24 hours as founder Kain Warwick took a firm stance on the recent depegging of sUSD stablecoin.
The crypto market has started the week on a bullish note, registering a jump of over 2% and rising to $2.75 trillion as cryptocurrency prices registered a sharp increase thanks to a perceived threat to the Federal Reserve's independence after President Trump's comments on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Sui (SUI) and Litecoin (LTC) have both delivered strong gains in the past 24 hours as the market kept pushing their prices to higher levels during the weekend.
TL;DR Synthetix launched a new staking mechanism, the “sUSD 420 Pool,” offering SNX rewards to stabilize the price of its sUSD stablecoin. Founder Kain Warwick warned that pressure will be applied if participants don't respond to the voluntary incentive. The value of sUSD dropped to $0.68 in April but has partially recovered to $0.
Kain Warwick, the founder of the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Synthetix, has urged SNX SNX token holders to take action to help restore the value of the project's stablecoin, sUSD.
Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has urged SNX stakers to adopt the protocol's newly launched staking mechanism aimed at restoring the dollar peg of its stablecoin, sUSD. The post Synthetix Founder Warns SNX Stakers to Embrace New Mechanism or Face ‘The Stick' appeared first on Cryptonews.
As sUSD continues to trade below its intended $1 peg, Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has urged stakers to step up and help restore stability before more stringent measures are implemented.
Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has threatened SNX stakers with “the stick” if they don't take up a newly launched staking mechanism to help fix the protocol's ongoing sUSD (SUSD) depeg.Warwick said in an April 21 post to X that it has now implemented a sUSD staking mechanism to address the depeg, but admitted it is currently “very manual” without a proper user interface. However, once the UI goes live, Warwick said, if there isn't enough momentum, then they may have to “ratchet up the pressure” on the stakers in the sUSD 420 pool.
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Synthetix has launched a new liquidity initiative aimed at stabilizing its algorithmic stablecoin sUSD, which has been trading well below its intended $1 peg.
Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin has plunged as low as $0.68, losing its dollar peg amid structural changes, sparking fears of a broader DeFi crisis and highlighting vulnerabilities in algorithmic stablecoin mechanisms. The post Stablecoin Sinks to $0.68: sUSD Loses Its Peg, Sparks Fears of SNX Death Spiral? appeared first on Cryptonews.
The Synthetix protocol stablecoin dropped to a new low this week, extending its month-long depegging trend.
Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin has crashed below $0.70 marking its worst depeg in years as collateral changes backfire.
Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin has fallen to $0.70, 30% below its dollar peg, following protocol changes that disrupted its market balance.
The Synthetix protocol's native stablecoin, Synthetix USD (SUSD), has slipped further away from its US dollar peg, reaching new all-time lows under $0.70. However, the firm reiterates that this isn't the first time the asset has been under significant stress, and several risk measures are in place.
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.
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TL;DR sUSD Depeg Crisis: Synthetix's stablecoin sUSD has plunged below $0.80 amid significant protocol changes that have unsettled investors and traders. Impact of SIP-420 Upgrade: The recent SIP-420 upgrade, aimed at enhancing capital efficiency, has flooded markets with excess sUSD, disrupting traditional peg defense strategies and triggering chaotic trading conditions.
Litecoin is fighting to break free from a tough resistance zone. Will it finally rally above $78 or sink below $70?
Synthetix's algorithmic stablecoin sUSD has continued its month-long depeg, now trading nearly 21% below its $1 peg. According to CoinGecko's price data, sUSD has dropped to $0.7924 as of Apr.
Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin de-pegs, trading at $0.8107.
Litecoin has long been a familiar name among cryptocurrency enthusiasts, celebrated for its speed and lower transaction costs compared to Bitcoin. Recently, after weeks of turbulent price action, Litecoin has witnessed a modest recovery, posting an impressive 7.8% increase to reach approximately $78.
A new report from on-chain analytics firm Parsec argues that the recent depegging of Synthetix's stablecoin sUSD is not the result of bad debt or protocol failure—but a direct consequence of governance upgrade SIP-420.
Synthetix's algorithmic stablecoin sUSD is continuing to drift from its $1 peg, currently trading at $0.90.
Synthetix's stablecoin, sUSD, has plunged to a five-year low of $0.83, raising investor concerns about its stability.
What happens when a stablecoin isn't stable, and the founder's response is “no crying in the stablecoin casino”?
Synthetix's sUSD suffers second major depeg in a year, with founder Kain Warwick warning of volatility during peg mechanism transition.
Filecoin (FIL) was also among the top underperformers, declining 4.5% from Wednesday.
TL;DR Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin briefly fell to $0.83, its lowest level in five years, sparking renewed concerns about its long-term stability. While it shares design similarities with Terra's failed UST, sUSD is backed by a $30 million treasury that could help mitigate extreme risks.
The Synthetix protocol's native stablecoin, Synthetix USD (sUSD), fell to its lowest value in five years, extending a months-long struggle to maintain its $1 peg.The asset has faced persistent instability since the start of 2025. On Jan. 1, sUSD dropped to $0.96 and only rebounded to $0.99 in early February.
Synthetix stablecoin sUSD has fallen 6% in the last day to trade at $0.8597, continuing the recent decline below its $1 peg. At the same time, 24-hour trading volume has jumped nearly 487% to over $2.
Synthetix had another de-peg of its asset-backed sUSD token. The stablecoin slid to $0.83 due to the transitional period of minting from a new staking pool.
Litecoin (LTC) saw a significant price surge on Tuesday, climbing 12.76% to $71.94 by 02:03 ET (06:03 GMT), according to the Investing.com Index. This marks Litecoins biggest single-day gain since January 15, offering a momentary rebound despite a broader downtrend over the past week.
Litecoin (LTC) was the top underperformer, declining 19.7% from Friday.
Litecoin (LTC) dropped 10.05% on Sunday, falling to $74.18 by 14:19 (18:19 GMT), marking its steepest one-day loss since April 6, according to Investing.com. This sharp decline reduced Litecoins market capitalization to $5.77 billion, now just 0.22% of the total crypto market value.
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Fidelity has launched a no-fee crypto Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that allows U.S. adults to invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. The post Fidelity's New Crypto IRA Could Be Huge for Litecoin – Here's Why appeared first on Cryptonews.
Compound's foundation announcement triggered price volatility, with COMP experiencing a 102% intraday rally before falling due to investor skepticism and long-term holder selling.
Fidelity launches zero-fee crypto IRAs offering Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin exposure through tax-advantaged retirement accounts for US investors.
Since the inauguration of the new president of the US, the markets have remained highly volatile. Moreover, the tariff war has caused more harm, which seems to have become more uncertain than before.
An important turning point in the world of finance and pensions comes from the United States: Fidelity Investments, the largest American provider of 401(k) retirement accounts, has announced the introduction of cryptocurrencies in individual retirement accounts (IRA). Investors can now include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) in their retirement plans. A decision that opens up new scenarios for the integration of digital currencies into long-term savings. With the launch of the new service, Fidelity allows its clients to open a “crypto IRA“, a retirement account that permits the purchase and holding of cryptocurrencies. Already known to the retail public through Fidelity's trading crypto service, the three digital coins can now be an integral part of the retirement investment strategy.
Fidelity Investments is launching zero-fee retirement plans that will provide investors exposure to three major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC). The product is available to US citizens over 18 who reside in states where Fidelity Digital Assets supports crypto individual retirement arrangements (IRAs).
Fidelity Investments has introduced an IRA that permits private investors to invest in cryptocurrencies under its web3-focused subsidiary, Fidelity Digital Assets.
Fidelity Investments has introduced a new Individual Retirement Account (IRA) product that allows U.S. investors to directly invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC). This new product will satisfy the increasing number of investors seeking tax-efficient ways to invest in cryptocurrencies.
Fidelity Investments has launched an individual retirement account (IRA) that lets individuals to invest in cryptocurrencies under its web3-focused subsidiary Fidelity Digital Assets.