If you're watching the charts and scanning headlines for what might run next, you're not alone. Altcoins are bouncing back, narratives are shifting fast, and some breakout projects are capturing serious short-term attention. Among the names buzzing this week are Qubetics, Cosmos, and XRP.

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 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.

Think you've missed the chance to catch the next big crypto wave before 2025? Not yet. As the market starts to steady and attention turns to tokens with real use cases, a select few are emerging—not from viral hype, but from practical, working solutions.

More than a year after its initial announcement, Arbitrum launched Timeboost yesterday.

TL;DR Renewed investor interest in AI-related tokens has triggered strong price increases for assets like TAO (+14.19%), (+9.67%) and FIL (+6.47%). This surge is linked to Nvidia's recent visit to China and Bitcoin's current market stability.

The crypto market registered a marginal uptick over the past 24 hours, entering a period of relative calmness after witnessing considerable movement over the past week. The market cap dropped to $2.5 trillion before rising to $2.71 trillion and then correcting to the $2.65 trillion zone.

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

This new chain, built by Ethena Labs and Securitize, is designed to be the settlement layer for on-chain finance and RWAs. Celestia provides the underlying infrastructure.

Arbitrum launched Converge, a new blockchain-focused on tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) and boosting on-chain finance.

Ethereum Layer-2 protocol Arbitrum has launched Converge, a new blockchain designed to serve as a settlement layer for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and on-chain finance. Created by Ethena Labs and Securitize, Converge aims to bring billions of dollars in stable assets into decentralized finance (DeFi).

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.

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.

AI crypto tokens are facing renewed pressure after Nvidia warned of a massive financial hit due to new U.S. export restrictions on chip sales to China.

TL;DR Over 50M Arbitrum users can now access ZetaChain without switching networks or relying on external bridges or complex swaps. dApps use universal contracts that connect natively with chains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum. ZetaHub now lets users view balances, transfer assets, and provide liquidity from Arbitrum with a seamless, single-network experience.

The crypto market tanked over the past 24 hours, with the market cap declining almost 3% to $2.63 trillion as bearish sentiment returned. Bitcoin (BTC) peaked at a local high of $86,397 before investors began booking profits.

The total value of real-world assets (RWAs) on the Arbitrum network has surged over 1,000-fold since the start of 2024.

In a recovering crypto market, investors are shifting from short-term trades to long-term infrastructure plays. Projects with defined utility, ongoing development, and expanding user ecosystems are beginning to stand out again. Ripple (XRP), Polkadot (DOT), and Cosmos (ATOM) are re-establishing themselves as foundational assets, each benefiting from improved sentiment and clearer adoption narratives.

The crypto market's volatility continues, compounded by the absence of bullish signals from broader financial markets. While altcoins are becoming less dependent on external developments, they are increasingly relying on internal network progress to drive price movement.

The crypto market has registered a marginal increase as most cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), remained steady over the weekend. The crypto market cap currently sits at $2.69 trillion.

Today, April 14, 2025, marks a transformative milestone for Filecoin (FIL) with the rollout of its v1.32.2 network upgrade at block height 4,878,840. This mandatory update introduces a suite of technical enhancements poised to bolster the network's efficiency and appeal.

Crypto prices had a mixed performance last week, with popular tokens like Onyxcoin, Fartcoin, Jasmy, Hyperliquid, and Helium soaring. Other altcoins like Tezos, EOS, Movement, Toncoin, and Ethereum crashed by double digits.

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.

Cosmos IBC Eureka Launch:- In a bid to integrate Ethereum ecosystem with its network, Cosmos has announced the launch of its interoperability layer, Eureka – bringing interoperability. Eureka upgrade will now allow Ethereum-compatible chains to directly communicate with cosmos blockchains via its native interoperability protocol – IBC.

Cosmos ATOM has introduced Eureka, a new tool meant to link its blockchain system with Ethereum ETH.

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.

Filecoin (FIL)'s USDFC stablecoin goes live on the mainnet, alongside key ecosystem updates including CalibrationNet upgrade, FIL ProPGF launch, and strategic partnerships.

Cosmos, a blockchain network aiming to become the “internet of blockchains,” has launched Eureka, an interoperability layer designed to link its inter-blockchain communication (IBC) protocol with Ethereum.According to an April 10 announcement, Eureka has expanded the Cosmos IBC protocol, changing IBC from an ecosystem standard “to a universal interoperability protocol,” setting the hub on a course to become the home of multichain apps. Cosmos projects are integrating into IBC Eureka.

Ethereum is the first non-Cosmos network to join the IBC ecosystem which plans expand to networks including Solana, Base and Arbitrum.

Arbitrum was one of the early layer-2 blockchain solutions that amassed mainstream popularity with many crypto holders adding this token to their long term bag as well.

Arbitrum DAO is at the center of a voting manipulation controversy after one user spent 5 ETH worth around $10,000 to buy 19.5 million ARB ($6.5 million) votes. Crypto analyst Ignas shared the incident on X, noting that it could have massive consequences for decentralized governance.

Arbitrum DAO faces scrutiny as vote-buying through Lobby Finance sparks debate over decentralized governance, highlighting vulnerabilities in token-weighted voting systems and calls for reform within blockchain-based decision-making processes. The post Lobby Finance Vote-Buying on Arbitrum Raises Alarms Over DAO Security and Governance Integrity appeared first on Cryptonews.

A recent vote-buying incident within Arbitrum DAO has raised concerns about the viability of decentralized governance as investors exploit on-chain mechanisms to acquire influence through borrowed voting power. According to an April 8 report by crypto analyst Ignas, a user identified as hitmonlee.eth spent 5 Ethereum (ETH), approximately $10,000, to obtain 19.

DAO governance is under threat, as shown by the latest case where one user spent just $10,000 to influence a key decision on Arbitrum.

The crypto market bounced back after a volatile Monday, with Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies registering substantial increases after starting the week in freefall. BTC is up over 6% over the past 24 hours, with the flagship cryptocurrency looking to reclaim $80,000.

Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto markets plunged on Monday morning (Asia). The week started with a bloodbath as Donald Trump's tariffs decimated the global stock markets.

Last week, Bitcoin (BTC) began showing early signs of decoupling from the US stock markets. Bitcoin was relatively flat over the week, while the S&P 500 plunged by 9%.

Cosmos (ATOM) is gaining strong bullish momentum, jumping over 14% in the last 24 hours as technical indicators flash potential for further upside. The token's Relative Strength Index (RSI) has surged from deeply oversold levels to nearly overbought territory, highlighting an aggressive wave of buying pressure.

Bitcoin and the crypto market were hit by a price correction in response to the U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff announcements on Liberation Day. Cosmos's token ATOM defied the trend with nearly 10% gains on the day.

Arbitrum DAO spends millions on attracting users and protocols. However, most of these gains are short-lived, says Pink Brains.

Cosmos (ATOM) has staged a remarkable comeback, soaring 16.72% over the past 24 hours to trade above $5.06 at press time.

For ATOM to continue with the uptrend, it needed to break and stay above the key level at $5.

Polygon (POL) was also a top performer, gaining 1.4% from Thursday.

Cosmos ($ATOM) rallied by 10% on Friday, hitting a local high of $4.86. The price increase followed eToro's announcement that it had launched staking for Cosmos ($ATOM) and Polkadot ($DOT), allowing eligible users to earn rewards by holding the assets.Despite the short-term price boost, $ATOM remains down by 57.

Crypto Prices Today (April 4): The broader market sentiment remains uncertain this Friday as Bitcoin (BTC) price held around the previous day's levels, at $83K. Moving on to other metrics, the global cryptocurrency market cap jumped slightly by 0.20% to $2.6 trillion.

FIL witnessed a major price surge after its listing on Upbit exchange, along with a notable surge in development activity.

Built on the Cosmos SDK, this new sidechain is the result of a successful collaboration. It brings together RippleX, Axelar, Common Prefix, and Peersyst.