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.

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

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).

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.

A widely followed crypto analyst says one Solana (SOL) competitor may be gearing up for a breakout.

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.

TL;DR World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto initiative backed by the Trump family, has invested $775,000 in SEI tokens, further expanding its growing altcoin portfolio. Despite current losses across its crypto holdings, WLFI remains focused on diversification. This move comes amid a shifting political and financial climate that is becoming increasingly supportive of digital assets.

They scooped up $775,000 worth of SEI tokens on April 12. That's 4.89 million SEI added to the altcoin-heavy portfolio from WLFI, according to Arkham Intelligence.

World Liberty Financial has triggered a short-lived surge in SEI price after purchasing $775K worth of the token, briefly lifting it 20% before momentum stalled at key resistance.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump family-backed crypto project, expanded its altcoin portfolio with a $775,000 purchase of SEI tokens.

On April 12, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), an initiative in the cryptocurrency sector supported by the Trump family, made a new strategic investment, adding 4.89 million SEI tokens to its portfolio. The value of the operation is around 775,000 dollars, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence . The purchase was made through one of the project's trading wallets, funded with USDC transferred from WLFI's main wallet. This same wallet is known to have been used in the past to accumulate a variety of altcoin, consolidating the initiative's diversification strategy.

Trump's World Liberty Financial bought $775K of SEI tokens, expanding its crypto portfolio despite experiencing $145.8M in paper losses across all holdings.

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLF) bought $775K worth of SEI tokens as part of its crypto accumulation strategy.

WLFI, a cryptocurrency initiative backed by the Trump family, has added 4.89 million SEI tokens to its holdings, valued at approximately $775,000. The post Trump-Linked Crypto Project WLFI Adds $775K in SEI Tokens to Its Portfolio appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Trump family-backed crypto project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has added 4.89 million SEI tokens valued at $775,000 to its portfolio, according to onchain data. Data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence shows the purchase was made on April 12 by one of WLFI's trading wallets using USDC transferred from the project's main wallet.

World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture backed by U.S. President Donald Trump's family, purchased $775,000 worth of SEI tokens as its altcoin accumulation strategy keeps going.

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.

Sei price remains under pressure in the past few months and is hovering near its lowest point since November 2023 even as its ecosystem continue doing well. The token was trading at $0.1750, down by over 75% from its highest level in December last year.

Sei (SEI), a fast-growing Layer 1 blockchain focused on optimizing crypto trading and DeFi development, has received significant support from Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Finance (WLFI). After concluding one of the most heavily subscribed token sales in recent history, World Liberty Finance has been engaged in strategic token purchases.

World Liberty Fi, a project linked to US President family, has purchased SEI tokens, worth at least $775,000. The investment has triggered excitement among SEI enthusiasts. Notably, the SEI market has recorded an impressive surge of 7.8% in the last 24 hours. In the last one hour alone, the market has climbed by nearly 3.4%.

Sei Giga introduces the Autobahn consensus mechanism, boosting blockchain throughput by 50x through a multi-proposer model, enhancing scalability and maintaining Byzantine Fault Tolerance.

Explore the differences between Kava USDT and USDT0 on Sei Mainnet, including interoperability, token backing, and best practices for integration.

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.

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.

The cryptocurrency market endured significant declines as liquidations rattled the digital assets landscape. Meanwhile, SEI led the downside, losing 19% in the past 24 hours to explore price levels not witnessed since October 2023. Adverse ecosystem developments following the Filament Finance hack intensified Sei's crash.

Filament, a decentralized exchange built on the Sei blockchain, has been hit by a major self-liquidation exploit. According to the platform's post-hack statement shared on X, attackers took advantage of the platform's order book system to steal around $572,000.

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

Sei token continued its downward trend and is nearing its all-time low even as its ecosystem growth accelerated. Sei (SEI), a fast-growing layer-1 network, has extended its downward trend, nearing its all-time low even as ecosystem activity accelerates.

TL;DR WisdomTree expanded its platform to Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, and Optimism, enabling investment in more tokenized assets. Investors can trade with US dollars or USDC and store their funds in third-party or self-custodial wallets. The offering includes 13 tokenized funds, covering money market, equity indexes, and fixed income with regulatory backing.

The firm also offers a broader selection of tokenized funds, including equity indexes and fixed income strategies.

WisdomTree's giving institutions access to their tokenized funds across Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, Ethereum and Optimism with its WisdomTree Connect, the team exclusively told Blockworks.

The crypto market took a dramatic tumble after President Donald Trump's Liberation Day speech on Wednesday. Markets panicked after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on global trading partners.

Sei Foundation, the organization supporting the Layer-1 blockchain Sei, has revealed a new US non-profit, Sei Development Foundation, establishing its headquarters in New York. The post Sei Establishes US Non-Profit Foundation, Opens New York Office appeared first on Cryptonews.

The New York-based Sei Development Foundation will support the growth of the Sei protocol and advance crypto innovation in the U.S.

The cryptocurrency market rebounded late on Monday as major cryptocurrencies registered substantial gains. As a result, the crypto market cap is up over 1% and currently sits at $2.69 trillion.

TL;DR Lido DAO has strengthened its governance system with extended two-phase voting periods, an emergency mechanism called GateSeal, and a structure of expert committees for technical and financial decision-making. These enhancements aim to boost participation, reduce risk, and ensure transparent, decentralized governance.

Sei Foundation revealed its plans to acquire 23andMe on a mission to protect the genetic data of millions of US users. 23andMe raised concerns across the US after announcing its bankruptcy.

Just last week at the Game Developers Conference, I caught up with two key members of the Arbitrum Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP): Daniel Peng, founding partner, and Rick Johanson, founding partner and VP.

Sei Blockchain, the layer-1 chain in a significant bet towards the developing concept of decentralised science, has announced the acquisition of 23andMe after the latter filed for the Chapter-11 Bankruptcy. The California-based genetic testing and biotech company, 23andMe, has been offering DNA testing via saliva samples for millions of Americans since 2007.