Stellar Jumps 38%, Crushes XRP on Transactions as Bulls Eye $0.50 Breakout

Stellar has recorded a 38% month-long rally, buoyed by surging transaction counts, sub-cent fees and heavyweight partnerships. Messari data show 3.3 m transfers processed on May 11 for just $4k. Mastercard, MoneyGram and IBM collaborations have reinforced confidence, lifting $XLM past a $10 bn valuation.
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Sonic Labs Secures $10M Galaxy Funding to Turbocharge US DeFi Push

Sonic Labs has completed a $10 million strategic sale of its native S token, with Galaxy as lead investor. The move has deepened Sonic Labs’s U.S. reach and supplied new capital to enhance its high-performance, EVM-compatible blockchain infrastructure, helping bridge traditional finance and DeFi.
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Ethereum Price Prediction: Did Pectra Boost Confidence in ETH As An Investment?

The crypto landscape is witnessing a strategic shift as the new Pectra upgrade on Ethereum helps the network’s native $ETH outpace Bitcoin ($BTC), igniting fresh buzz about a utility-focused altcoin revival.Social media analyst Crypto Rover spotlighted ETH’s surge in a tweet today, noting its stronger momentum on BTC. As of Monday, ETH had climbed 0.7% […]
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Bitcoin Rockets Toward $105K After U.S.-China Tariff Truce – Gold Sinks 3%

Bitcoin has regained market leadership, rising toward $105K after the US-China tariff cease-fire spurred demand for risk assets. Gold has slipped, while analysts from Coin Bureau and Galxe argue that BTC’s adaptable narrative could push prices to fresh records if macro tailwinds persist.
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Strategy Scoops 13,390 Bitcoin in $1.34B Blitz – Tariff Truce Sparks Volatility

Strategy has continued its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, acquiring 13,390 BTC for $1.34 bn at $99,856 each. The firm now holds 568,840 BTC obtained for $39.41 bn while traders assess the impact of a three-month U.S.–China tariff pause and shifting policy conditions.
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