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PiDaoSwap, Trump Media, & Grayscale
Several big stories and developments have occurred in the crypto space this week, including innovations in the Pi Network ecosystem, Grayscale updating its list of investible altcoins, and Donald Trump’s crypto play.
In case you missed these developments, among others, the following is a roundup of what happened in crypto this week.
Pi Network Introduces PiDaoSwap
Pi Network took a key step in decentralized finance (DeFi) this week, revealing the development of PiDaoSwap. This community-driven decentralized exchange (DEX) is designed to counter price manipulation.
PiDaoSwap aims to stabilize Pi Coin’s value and enhance trust within its ecosystem by ensuring fair trading mechanisms.
“Once completed, the Pi price will be reflected at its true value and will no longer be manipulated by current external exchanges,” Pi Network VietNames claimed.
Another positive development in the Pi Network ecosystem this week is the integration with Telegram’s crypto wallet. This move could provide access to up to one billion users and expand the controversial project’s mainstream adoption.
While this move reflects Pi Network’s growing influence, questions around decentralization and exchange listings continue to loom large. Specifically, the Pi Network remains under scrutiny due to concerns about its centralization, particularly its SuperNodes.
Critics argue that a heavily centralized network undermines the core principles of blockchain technology. Adding to the debate, analysts have pointed out that Pi Network’s absence from major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase stems from concerns over its operational transparency.
Another hot headline this week in crypto was Trump Media’s announcement of a partnership with Crypto.com. The collaboration lays the groundwork for launching new ETFs (exchange-traded funds) based on Cronos, Bitcoin, and other assets.
The report inspired a nearly 20% surge in the Cronos (CRO) token, the powering token for the Crypto.com ecosystem. This collaboration added to the list of notable shifts as Trump’s media venture embraces cryptocurrency.
However, blockchain investigator ZachXBT raised concerns about Crypto.com’s token manipulation practices, souring sentiment for this partnership. Citing its re-issuance, the blockchain sleuth suggested the exchange may engage in opaque financial maneuvers.
Despite these concerns, Crypto.com emerged unscathed as the US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) concluded its investigation without filing any charges.
“The SEC’s investigation into Crypto.com has been closed with no action being taken against Crypto.com. I continue to be proud of how this industry and its community have weathered storm after storm… The fact that we not only persevered but became stronger is a testament to our vision and the community supporting it,” wrote Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com.
The announcement led to a notable jump in CRO’s price, reaffirming investor confidence in the exchange despite previous regulatory scrutiny.
BeInCrypto data shows CRO was trading for $0.11 as of this writing, up by over 4% in the last 24 hours.
GameStop’s Bitcoin Announcement
GameStop, the once-legendary meme stock, also made headlines this week in crypto. It announced an update to its investment policy, revealing that it had added Bitcoin as a Treasury Reserve Asset. In the immediate aftermath of this announcement, the company’s stock prices jumped 12% before profit booking set in.
While this could have been a bullish catalyst, Bitcoin’s price remained largely unmoved. Analysts suggest the announcement lacked crucial details to trigger excitement and provoke a significant market reaction.
“The announcement lacked key details —most importantly, how much Bitcoin they’re actually buying. While they’re sitting on about $4.8 billion in cash, we’ve seen no indication of what portion, if any, will be allocated to BTC,” Mati Greenspan, Founder and CEO of Quantum Economics, told BeInCrypto.
Further, the price impact for BTC was muted, given that Bitcoin payments are becoming more common among retailers.
Grayscale Updates Investment List
Adding to the list of what happened this week in crypto, Grayscale updated its list of investable altcoins for Q2 2025. The institutional crypto asset manager added three new tokens, Maple Finance (SYRUP), Geodnet (GEOD), and Story Protocol (IP), to its top 20 crypto investments.
“…We believe the revised Top 20 list may offer more compelling risk-adjusted returns for the coming quarter,” the firm explained.
This move reflects the company’s ongoing strategy to diversify its holdings and identify emerging digital assets with strong growth potential. At the same time, it truncated three altcoins from the same list- Akash Network (AKT), Arweave (AR), and Jupiter (JUP).
Binance Embraces Studio Ghibli Meme Coins Frenzy
Elsewhere, a new meme coin craze emerged this week in crypto, drawing inspiration from the beloved Studio Ghibli brand. Binance Alpha responded to the trend by listing two Ghibli-themed tokens, Ghiblification and GhibliCZ.
These tokens have gained rapid traction as part of a broader wave of AI and pop culture-driven crypto speculation. The Ghibli meme coin phenomenon follows a pattern in previous meme-inspired tokens, where hype and social media engagement drive price action more than actual utility.
While some traders see opportunities for quick gains, others caution against speculative bubbles that could lead to rapid market corrections. Nevertheless, Binance’s involvement reflects how major exchanges capitalize on trending narratives to attract trading volume.
This strategy, which continues to shape the DeFi space, has also drawn criticism as users challenge the listing standards of centralized exchanges (CEXs).
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Cardano price is repeating a pattern from 2024 that experts say is a signal for a massive pump in the coming weeks. While present figures are largely underwhelming for ADA, investors are brimming with confidence for a strong reversal in the near future.
Cardano Price Can Reach $2.5 In May
According to pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Master Kenobi, Cardano price is exhibiting cyclical behavior. In a post on X, Master Kenobi notes that ADA’s consolidation in recent days mirrors its price action from Q3 of 2024.
At the time, Cardano’s price suffered a steep correction in early August and endured a lengthy consolidation period before rallying. Presently, Cardano’s price is consolidating after the deep in early February that sent prices to $0.49.
“ADA is currently in a consolidation phase that resembles its behavior from August-September 2024,” said Master Kenobi. “Since the dip on August 5, it hasn’t recorded a new low – just as it hasn’t now, following the dip on February 3.”
According to Master Kenobi, a lengthy consolidation phase will be the precursor for an impressive rally for Cardano’s price. The analyst theorizes that the incoming rally will send Cardano to impressive levels in May. In the short term, analysts are eyeing ADA to hit $1, citing rising whale activity and positive fundamentals.
“If this pattern holds, May could bring a massive pump, potentially pushing the price toward $2.5,” said Master Kenobi.
ADA Ripples With Bullish Activity
At the moment, Cardano price is trading at $0.6646, a far cry from its all-time high of $3.10. Despite the lull in price action, the ecosystem is brimming with bullish activity for higher valuation.
Investors have their eyes on $10 after ADA outperformed top S&P 500 companies in a strong show of resilience. Futhermore, increased whale activity in the space is signaling an impending rally for ADA as community sentiment reaches an all-time high.
Analysts have opined that an ADA rally to $10 is not a crazy prediction, citing a slew of positive fundamentals for the network. However, pundits are urging investors to brace for multiple corrections in the march to reach a valuation of $10.
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Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has again provided a bullish outlook for the XRP price. This time, he alluded to historical trends to explain why the altcoin can hit a new all-time high (ATH) in 90 to 120 days.
Why The XRP Price Can Hit ATH In 90 To 120 Days
In an X post, Egrag Crypto alluded to historical patterns to explain why the XRP price can hit a new ATH in the next 90 to 120 days. He noted that the RSI chart shows important historical patterns and stated that the altcoin usually has two peaks during its bull runs.
The crypto analyst further revealed that in 2021, the second peak occurred after 90 days, while in 2017, it occurred after 120 days. Based on this, Egrag Crypto affirmed that this historical timeframe provides market participants with a potential for a “great opportunity,” hinting at the altcoin hitting a new ATH.
In another post, he raised the possibility of the XRP price reaching a new ATH of $3.9 by May. This came as he identified an Inverse Head and Shoulder pattern, which was forming for the altcoin. The crypto analyst stated that the measured move is $3.7 to $3.9.
For now, an XRP analysis has shown that the altcoin is struggling at $2.15 amid regulatory uncertainty over SEC Chair nominee Paul Atkins. In his update on this Inverse Head and Shoulder pattern, Egrag Crypto remarked that a close above $2.24, the Fib 0.888, is the next minor target. He affirmed that the pattern is still unfolding as anticipated.
Ripple’s Native Token Could Still Drop Below $2
Crypto analyst Dark Defender has predicted that the XRP price could still drop below $2 before the next leg up. In an X post, he stated that Ripple’s native token is in the 4th Wave of the Monthly Elliott Wave structure.
His accompanying chart showed that XRP could drop to as low as $1.88 on this Wave 4 corrective move. Once that is done, the altcoin will witness its next leg up, rallying to as high as $5.8, which would mark a new ATH.
Dark Defender assured that Wave 4 will end soon and that XRP will continue to reach its targets. The crypto analyst recently affirmed that the altcoin is the “one” and explained why it would dominate Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Crypto analyst CasiTrades also suggested that XRP could further decline before its next leg to the upside. She noted that after the drop to $2.27, the altcoin showed no bullish RSI divergence, which signaled that the drop wasn’t quite done yet.
She added that the coin is now likely heading down to test the 0.618 golden retracement at $2.17, or possibly the golden pocket at $2.15 for a final low before “lift-off.” However, CasiTrades also mentioned that RSI is starting to build the bullish divergence and that the selling pressure is exhausting.
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Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, is promoting its previously launched XRP cashback program, which offers crypto rewards to users. This initiative allows eligible participants to earn rewards on their XRP transactions. Here’s a look at the program details and the steps required to join.
Gemini Founder Unveils XRP Cashback Rewards
On March 27, Tyler Winklevoss reminded the XRP community and Ripple army on X (formerly Twitter) that they can earn rewards in the token whenever they use the Gemini Credit Card for purchases. The Gemini credit card, launched in partnership with Mastercard in 2021, allows users to choose cryptocurrencies from Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and over 50 other digital assets for cashback.
Since adding XRP to its long portfolio of crypto cashback offerings in August 2023, Gemini has continued to support the third-largest cryptocurrency as an option for crypto enthusiasts. The Credit Card reward information announced by Winklevoss was well received by the XRP community.
He explained that the Gemini Credit Card allows users to earn crypto back each time they spend fiat. He clarified that this feature is only available to residents in the United States (US) currently. The Gemini founder also revealed that he has been using the Credit Card for years and has had a great experience accumulating significant crypto rewards from the cashback program.
Gemini’s Credit Card offers tiered cashback rates depending on the purchase categories. A 4% XRP cashback is offered on gas and EV charging, with up to $200 monthly. A 1% XRP cashback is available for fuel and EV charging after exceeding the monthly limit. Finally, a 3%, 2%, and 1% XRP cashback is provided for dining, groceries, and other purchases, respectively.
As XRP continues to push for widespread adoption, this Gemini cashback reward program strengthens its utility and encourages greater usability and investments.
Notably, Gemini isn’t the only crypto exchange embracing XRP in its rewards programs. Platforms like WhiteBIT and Bit2Me have also introduced similar programs. By offering an XRP cashback, Gemini and other crypto exchanges can make crypto more accessible, encourage faster adoption, and reinforce XRP’s role as a digital payment solution.
How To Participate In Gemini’s XRP Cashback
Gemini has specified that users interested in earning XRP rewards from Gemini’s cashback program must first qualify for the exchange’s Credit Card, which depends on their credit score. Approved applicants must secure their cards by June 30, 2025, to participate in the promotional offer.
The crypto exchange also stated that new cardholders could earn up to $200 in XRP cashback if they spend at least $3,000 within the first 90 days. Once earned, the XRP reward will be automatically deposited into their trading accounts on Gemini, enabling users to hold, trade, or sell whenever they wish. The Credit Card also comes with no extra annual, exchange, or foreign transaction fees, allowing crypto users to grow their portfolios continually.
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