TL;DR Converge, the upcoming blockchain developed by Ethena and Securitize, is scheduled to launch its mainnet by the end of Q2 2025. It will leverage Arbitrum's scalability technology and Celestia's data availability layer to deliver superior performance with low latency.

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Ethena and tokenization firm Securitize said they will use part of Arbitrum's tech and data availability network Celestia for their real-world asset focused, Ethereum-compatible blockchain, aiming to launch mainnet in the second quarter of this year.

The founder and lead developer of Ethereum Name Service has warned his X followers of an “extremely sophisticated” phishing attack that can impersonate Google and trick users into giving out login credentials. The phishing attack exploits Google's infrastructure to send a fake alert to users informing them that their Google data is being shared with law enforcement due to a subpoena, ENS' Nick Johnson said in an April 16 post to X.

Nick Johnson, a well‑known Ethereum Name Service (ENS) engineer, disclosed a cunning phishing campaign that preyed on weak spots within Google's backbone, notably a recently patched OAuth flaw.

Alchemy Pay has partnered with Ethena Labs to enable direct fiat purchases of USDe and ENA using regular payment methods.

RedStone has expanded its support for Ethena Labs' stablecoins USDe and sUSDe to the BNB Chain, triggering a 14% price surge.

Bitcoin and most cryptocurrencies slumped on Thursday, with their total market capitalization plunging by over 5.7% to $2.6 trillion. Pi Network (PI) was one of the worst performers as it dropped to a record low of $0.

Many crypto tokens have recovered this week as investors moved back to risky assets. This surge has brought the cryptocurrency market valuation to nearly $3 trillion.

KuCoin has introduced new USDC trading pairs for Stellar (XLM), Toncoin (TON), and Ethena (ENA). Following the announcement, the prices of all three tokens saw modest gains as traders responded to the development.

Stablecoins surpass Visa, Mastercard in transaction volume, signaling a major shift in global finance.

Cryptocurrency prices resumed their downward trend on Tuesday as market participants awaited the second Federal Reserve interest rate decision of the year. Pi Network (PI), the viral tap-to-earn token, was one of the worst performers, dropping by almost 13%.

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

Ethena's daily revenue has surpassed PancakeSwap and Jupiter, trailing only behind Tether and Circle. Following this achievement, ENA rose 4%.

XRP price has pulled back in the past few days, and is at risk of further downside after forming a head and shoulders pattern on the daily chart. Ripple was trading at $2.3515 on Saturday, down by over 30% from its highest level this year.

The crypto market today continues to spark investor uncertainty, showcasing riveting movements. Bitcoin (BTC) price stagnates around $85K as the week comes to an end, whereas altcoins mimic a volatile trajectory.

The crypto market slid back into the red as it declined over 4%, slipping below the $3 trillion mark and moving to its current $2.87 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) is down nearly 5% despite Donald Trump's announcement of a strategic reserve consisting of Bitcoin.

Ethena Labs' USDe continues to make moves to position itself as a logical alternative to USDC and USDT as the stablecoin competition heats up. The latest in a series of progressive moves Ethena Labs has made regarding USDe involves Bybit, one of the largest exchanges in the industry right now.

Bitcoin Suisse, an institutional-grade crypto services provider, is expanding its digital asset offerings with access to four new tokens.

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

The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is rapidly emerging as a pivotal player within the Ethereum ecosystem, providing users with human-readable addresses for their cryptocurrency transactions. ENS replaces complex Ethereum wallet addresses with user-friendly names, making it easier for individuals and businesses to engage with decentralized platforms.

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

With the official statement and the signing of the crypto executive order by Donald Trump, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a strong bullish U-turn. The altcoin segment recorded the highest attention, resulting in the rising speculations of the fast-coming altcoin season.

A recent whale deposit of 282,365 Ethereum Name Service (ENS) tokens worth $9.15 million into Binance has generated considerable buzz in the crypto market, creating both a surge in market activity and significant profits for the whale involved. The tokens were transferred from the ENS DAO: Community Reward Funds wallet, initially valued at $4.78 million, creating a $4.36 million profit for the whale due to favorable market timing.

The altcoin space plummeted over the past day as Donald Trump failed to comment on cryptocurrency during the inauguration ceremony. While most assets endured significant declines, TRUMP (Official Trump), Dogecoin, and Ethena attracted attention due to separate post-inauguration events. Let us find out more.

Immediately after Trump's inauguration ceremony, World Liberty Financial spent $110 million in stablecoin to purchase various crypto.

A whale's $9.15M ENS deposit into Binance, generating a $4.36M profit, sparked a 1041% inflow spike, highlighting strategic timing and growing market interest.

The team behind President Donald Trump's crypto operations is on an aggressive accumulation spree of crypto assets before and during the 2025 inauguration ceremony.

World Liberty Financial has ramped up its investment activity, spending $109.1 million across six cryptocurrencies in a single day. The fund allocated $47 million within the past hour to acquire 7,022 ETH worth $23.5 million, 174.1 WBTC for $18.8 million, and 5.037 million ENA tokens valued at $4.7 million.

World Liberty, backed by Trump, acquired $70M in ETH, LINK, AAVE and TRON, significantly boosting its portfolio to $325M. The post Trump-backed World Liberty buys $70M in ETH, TRX, LINK, AAVE, and ENA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

World Liberty Financial acquired four key ENS domains linked to the Trump family. WLFI also invested $48 million in Ether, signaling growing crypto involvement.

Donald Trump-affiliated project World Liberty has diversified its treasury even further with these recent token purchases.

Someone suggests that this could mean they are about to launch new memecoin.

One crypto community member speculated that the Trump family may be “planning ahead,” while another said the move solves the Trump family's “memecoin puzzle.”

On Jan. 19, World Liberty Financial, backed by Trump family, bought four Ethereum Name Services (ENS). Is this the first step to a historical crypto reign by Trump?

A closely followed crypto analyst says that one top-10 altcoin is forming one of the most bullish digital asset market structures around. In a new strategy session, crypto trader Ali Martinez tells his 108,000 followers on the social media platform X that payments altcoin XRP is forming a bull pennant pattern.

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped to its lowest level since November as its post-election rally lost steam. BTC fell to an intraday low of $91,314 before recovering to its current level of $93,311.

TL;DR Ethena surpasses DAI and reaches a $6 billion market capitalization with its stablecoin USDe, standing out in the sector. The integration of sUSDe into Aave drives over $1 billion in inflows in just a few weeks, attracting large investors. Ethena launches USDtb, a stablecoin backed by U.S.

Bitcoin bulls keep pushing for $100,000, and if they make it, SUI, ENA, SOL and ICP could also break out.

Cryptocurrencies remained on edge last week as Bitcoin struggled to move above the key resistance at $100,000.

The Aave community has pushed back against the proposal, questioning whether it addresses the core risks.

The crypto market has gotten off to a flying start to 2025, recovering from recent losses as investor optimism returns. Bitcoin (BTC) crossed $95,000, reaching an intraday high of $97,721 before registering a marginal drop and dropping to its current level of $96,712.

The crypto market is abuzz as institutional investors gear up for what could be a transformative phase. Altcoin Daily analyzes the crypto market insight of Dan Morehead, founder of Pantera Capital, who emphasizes the massive potential of altcoins in driving this next wave of adoption.

Cryptocurrencies resumed their uptrend on Thursday as many investors returned from the Christmas and New Year holidays. This rebound in the crypto and stock market in the early days of the year is known as the January Effect. This January Effect is important because of the potential catalysts that may push crypto prices higher.

Ethena price rises for two straight days as annual revenue increases and a Chainlink whale buys its token. Ethena (ENA) rose to an intraday high of $1.

Grayscale updates its Top 20 tokens for Q1 2025! New additions include Hyperliquid, Ethena, and more, with Optimism and Chainlink making a comeback.

TL;DR The crypto market is set for significant token unlocks next week, including SUI, Optimism, Ethena, and more, with a total value exceeding $832 million. SUI will lead the releases with 64.19 million tokens valued at $263.20 million, followed by Optimism with 31.34 million tokens worth $58.30 million, among other notable projects.

Grayscale's focus on emerging tokens highlights shifting market dynamics, emphasizing decentralized AI and Solana's growing influence in 2025. The post Grayscale lists HYPE, VIRTUAL, ENA, JUP among high potential tokens for Q1 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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