Uniswap Labs CEO Hayden Adams has voiced strong support for Solanas approach to decentralized finance (DeFi), calling it superior to Ethereums rollup-centric direction. In a recent statement, Adams praised Solanas better road map, team, and approach for building DeFi directly on a monolithic Layer 1 blockchain.

Uniswap founder Hayden Adams warns that Ethereum's heavy focus on Layer 1 scaling could let Solana overtake it in the DeFi race.

Uniswap Labs CEO Hayden Adams has opined that Solana has a "better roadmap, team, and approach" for developing decentralized finance (DeFi) directly on the monolithic layer-1.

As Solana continues its ascent, experts are not writing off Ethereum's chances to compete favorably in decentralized finance (DeFi). Uniswap founder Hayden Adams wants Ethereum to hone in on Layer 2 scaling to even the odds with Solana.

Uniswap's token has dropped to a crucial support level even as Unichain, its layer-2 network, continued its strong momentum. Uniswap (UNI) price dropped to $5.

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.

The Algorand price remains in a tight range this week, as activity in the cryptocurrency industry continues to stay muted. Algorand (ALGO), a layer-1 network, was trading at $0.1865 on Thursday, just above its lowest level this year.

Russia is all set to host the Global Blockchain Forum 2025 on April 23 & 24. With 15K+ attendees from over 100 countries, the forum will focus on topics like Web3, cryptocurrencies, investments, blockchain, trading, mining, and AI.

Litecoin is fighting to break free from a tough resistance zone. Will it finally rally above $78 or sink below $70?

Recent crypto whale metrics surrounding DeFi tokens have garnered immense investor optimism, suggesting that price gains for some coins are imminent despite the ongoing market uncertainty. Whale data on Thursday, April 17, indicated that large-scale investors stacked over $20 million in AAVE and UNI.

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.

Co-authored by Uniswap Labs and Across, this new standard aims to simplify how users trade assets across blockchains. This new token standard from Uniswap is designed to give everyone—from developers to everyday users—a smoother experience.

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.

The crypto market lost momentum over the past 24 hours, as cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), registered notable declines. As a result, the crypto market cap shrunk by just over 1%, falling to $2.58 trillion.

Filecoin (FIL) was also among the top underperformers, declining 4.5% from Wednesday.

Uniswap faced resistance around the $5.5-level. Until it can climb beyond it, traders must maintain a bearish outlook.

The US SEC will hold its second crypto roundtable on April 11, with representatives from Coinbase, Uniswap Labs, and Cumberland DRW participating.

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.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding a roundtable discussion on April 11, inviting crypto industry leaders, particularly ones negatively affected by the previous administration, and calling the event “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading”. The roundtable will focus on regulation, especially with a future-oriented direction, being the second of a five-part series.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a roundtable titled "Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading" on April 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This event will bring together key figures from the crypto industry and traditional finance to discuss the development of a regulatory framework tailored to crypto trading.

Executives of publicly listed crypto exchange Coinbase and decentralized exchange Uniswap will be panelists at the US Securities and Exchange Commission crypto roundtable. The regulator disclosed this in an announcement outlining the agenda and panelists for the event.

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.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shared the names of key participants set to join a discussion on how crypto trading should be regulated.

Key players in the crypto industry are joining the SEC's first of four scheduled roundtables, led by the agency's Crypto Task Force.

The SEC will hold a crypto roundtable on Friday featuring panelists from Coinbase, Cumberland DRW and Uniswap Labs.

The SEC has unveiled the list of industry leaders who will participate in its upcoming roundtable on cryptocurrency trading regulation, set for April 11. The post SEC Roundtable: Uniswap and Coinbase Executives Among Participants Set to Discuss Crypto Regulations appeared first on Cryptonews.

Executives from multiple US crypto and finance firms are set to join the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's next roundtable to discuss crypto trading regulations.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has released the list of executives from US crypto and finance giants that will take part in a roundtable discussion on crypto trading regulation.On April 7, the regulator said its upcoming April 11 roundtable will discuss how it should handle crypto trading rules, calling it “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading.” It will be the second in a series of discussions on crypto, headed by its recently-formed Crypto Task Force.

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.

With the market falling fast due to global tariff wars, LTC is in freefall. Can it recover, or is this the start of something worse?

Crypto whales play a big role in shaping market trends, and their movements often hint at what's coming next. When these major players start selling or reducing their holdings, it often hints at changing market trends. Lately, whales have been offloading Uniswap (UNI), Chainlink (LINK), and Ondo Finance (ONDO), raising concerns about possible price drops.

Crypto whales have begun to quietly shift their altcoin positions following Trump's Liberation Day tariffs. Uniswap (UNI), Chainlink (LINK), and Ondo Finance (ONDO) have all seen declines in the number of wallets holding between 10,000 and 100,000 tokens.

Pornhub, the popular adult entertainment website, has added Bitcoin and Litecoin to its payment options. The adult website has been already accepting the cryptocurrency verge (XVG) from 2018.

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.

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.

Compound Labs, the team behind the DeFi protocol Compound Finance, is considering launching a dedicated foundation to streamline operations and support the protocol's long-term development. Compound is one of the most popular DeFi lending protocols on Ethereum.

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.

Fidelity Investments has introduced a new crypto-focused retirement account, giving individual investors the opportunity to hold digital assets directly in tax-advantaged retirement portfolios. The offering includes access to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC), and is available to U.S. residents aged 18 and older.

The Uniswap DAO has decided to move forward with its treasury delegation program, which could allocate up to 18 million UNI tokens — valued at around $113.4 million — to chosen delegates.

Uniswap DAO has voted to continue its “treasury delegation program” in a preliminary decision that will now move onchain.

UNI, Uniswap's native token, appears bullish and is poised for massive upside momentum after a prolonged price decline and bearish market trend. This shift in sentiment occurred as the overall crypto market began experiencing a price reversal and forming bullish price action.

Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs has predicted that the US Federal Reserve will trim interest rates three times this year, which could bode well for Bitcoin and altcoins. Amid this forecast, below are the top 4 altcoins to buy to enjoy significant returns.