Ethereum's EIP-9698 proposes raising the gas limit from 36 million to 3.6 billion units over four years, potentially increasing transactions per second (TPS) to 2,000.

Daily top performer — Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL)

On Monday, the S&P 500 rose 0.06%, and investors now await more key earnings and economic data this week. Gold remains strong long-term but looks overbought short-term. Traders are watching for a pullback to around $3,200 before buying. The Coindesk Indices, which tracks the broader crypto market, rose 0.51%, with Bitcoin up 0.39% and Ether down 0.28%, in the past 24 hours. Trade these markets and more with up to 500x leverage on Bybit MT5 using this 

Today's top performer is VIRTUAL, which surged 35.5% following Virtuals Protocol's full refund to users affected by an exploit attempt.

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), launched in October 2024, built on Base, lets users create AI agents that interact in 3D spaces. It features IP agents like Luna and functional agents like G.A.M.E., with its native token VIRTUAL powering the platform's economy. 

, including those who sent VIRTUAL directly to the wallet. However, three wallets remain under review for direct transfers. Virtuals Protocol condemned P.L.A.Y Game AI for attempting to exploit the launch, leading to the permanent failure of the P.L.A.Y Game AI launch. A compensation plan is being implemented for affected users, and the protocol reassured the community that it will never ask for funds outside official channels.

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Ethereum's EIP-9698 proposes raising the gas limit from 36 million to 3.6 billion units over four years, potentially increasing transactions per second (TPS) to 2,000. This gradual, predictable increase would enhance scalability without a hard fork, starting around June 1. Ethereum aims to improve throughput and stay competitive with faster, lower-fee blockchains. If approved, the proposal would automate gas limit growth, optimizing the network’s efficiency and hardware advancements.

Yesterday, BTC spot ETFs saw total net outflows of $379.7 million, with $42.7 million from GBTC and $337.0 million from other ETFs.

Ika, Sui's first sub-second MPC network, is offering an 

. Users can join by either posting about Ika on X (free, via GiveRep) or locking SUI tokens through Spring Sui and completing tasks via the Ink Sack app to earn more rewards. Locking iSUI earns "Ink Droplets," which boost the airdrop size. Ika is backed by $21M+ funding and the Sui Foundation. Full guide: 

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Ethereum's proposal to boost gas limit could increase transactions to 2,000 TPS by 2029

The Bybit Telegram Mini App is a streamlined version of Bybit’s platform. In this guide, we’ll cover the key features of the Mini App, how to get started and how to earn exciting rewards.

The Bybit Telegram Mini App is a streamlined version of Bybit’s platform and is built directly inside the Telegram messaging app. Launched in early 2024, it lets users access popular Bybit products such as Copy Trading within Telegram, a popular messaging app for crypto users.

In this article, we’ll cover the key features of the Bybit Telegram Mini App, and show you how to get started and earn exciting rewards by completing tasks.

Telegram mini apps are a streamlined version of larger applications that are accessible directly inside the Telegram messaging app. These mini apps allow users to access external apps without leaving Telegram, offering convenience and ease of use. 

Mini apps are often designed for mobile-first access, enabling users to interact with features on the go. Specifically, the Bybit Telegram Mini App provides access to 

, all within the familiar Telegram interface — thus simplifying the Bybit experience for users.

 in January 2025, the Bybit Telegram Mini Wallet takes convenience further by allowing users to create and manage a crypto wallet directly within Telegram. It’s designed to simplify 

 access for both beginning and Web 2.0 users by removing the need for separate wallet apps.

Key differences between the Mini App and Mini Wallet

The Mini Wallet is focused on asset management and DeFi access, while the Mini App delivers trading, earning and rewards.

What you can do with the Bybit Telegram Mini App

The Bybit Telegram Mini App brings a full suite of crypto tools right into your favorite messaging platform, making it easier than ever to grow and manage your assets. 

Everything is accessible directly inside Telegram — no switching apps or complicated logins required.

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Bybit Copy Trading lets users automatically mirror the trades of expert Master Traders — making professional strategies accessible to all.

Launched on Apr 8, 2025, Copy Trading is now fully integrated into the Telegram Mini App. It allows users to:

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Bybit Earn provides a simple and powerful way to grow your crypto holdings — all accessible directly through the Bybit Telegram mini app. With just a few taps, users can explore multiple earning strategies without ever needing to leave Telegram.

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Bybit’s Mini App uses Smart Copy Mode for seamless real-time trade mirroring, supporting USDT Perpetual contracts with 

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Step 1: Check in daily to complete daily missions and earn points

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The Bybit Telegram Mini App brings seamless crypto management into one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms. Whether you’re looking to trade, earn, copy top traders or invite friends — everything is now accessible in a few taps, directly inside Telegram.

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In this article, we’ll explore what tokenbot (CLANKER) is, the team behind it, how to deploy tokens using Clanker and how to trade CLANKER on Bybit.

 (CLANKER) is a tool that lets anyone create and manage tokens directly within Farcaster, a decentralized social network that runs on Base. 

In this article, we’ll explore what tokenbot is, meet the team behind it, explain how it leverages Farcaster for on-chain actions, dive into CLANKER’s tokenomics and recent price performance and wrap up with key takeaways and cautionary points for prospective users.

tokenbot (CLANKER) is a protocol that lets users launch custom tokens simply by tagging the tokenbot agent in a post (also known as a “cast”) on Farcaster, a decentralized social network built on 

Rather than manually deploying a token or dealing with multiple third-party tools, creators can use the tokenbot protocol to mint a new token, specify supply parameters and let the autonomous 

 includes blockchain engineers and developers from Coinbase and Twitter (now X), including alex (proxystudio.eth), Jack Dishman, Bryce Tayengco, Lily Johnson, Carter Appleton and Michael (m00npapi.eth).

Farcaster is a decentralized permissionless social network protocol built on Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network incubated by Coinbase. It offers a lightweight framework for apps to read (and users to post) “casts” (messages) while using Ethereum wallets for identity. 

tokenbot leverages Farcaster’s messaging layer to transform social commands into on-chain token deployments. It uses an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent to introduce tokenization to Farcaster, the decentralized social network.

The following is a list of supported quote tokens for deployment in the liquidity pool:

For more information, you can refer to the 

The following are the tokenomics of CLANKER:

 at approximately $38.09, down 2.8% over the past week. It has a 24-hour volume of around $7 million and a market cap of $38 million.

tokenbot (CLANKER) simplifies token creation by marrying Farcaster’s social commands with Base’s efficient Layer 2 execution. Its accessible workflow, community rewards and governance model put token issuance in the creators’ hands. 

However, the novelty of social-first token creation carries risks — new tokens can be illiquid, vulnerable to 

 before minting or trading CLANKER, and consider security and market factors before diving in.

 the listing of the CLANKERUSDT Perpetual contract, giving Bybit traders up to 20x leverage to long or short CLANKER. Simply head to the 

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tokenbot (CLANKER): AI agent for effortless token creation on Farcaster

Stripe is testing a new US dollar-backed stablecoin product for businesses outside the U.S., U.K., and Europe, aiming to expand the dollar's global footprint.

Daily top performer — Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)

S&P 500 futures dipped as over 180 S&P companies prepare to report earnings this week, following a 4.59% gain last week amid easing US-China trade tensions. Gold prices dipped to around $3,310 as easing US-China trade tensions reduced safe-haven demand, though recession fears may limit further losses ahead of key US economic data releases. Fed hawkishness may cap gains. CoinDesk Indices, which tracks the broader crypto market, fell 0.72% in the past 24 hours, while Bitcoin and Ether dropped 0.19% and 1.07%, respectively. Trade these markets and more with up to 500x leverage on Bybit MT5 using this 

Today's top performer is PENGU, rising by 27.5%, following Pudgy Penguins' recent expansion into multiple industries and their celebration of World Penguin Day.

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), launched in July 2021, is a popular NFT collection known for its cute artwork. It has expanded into physical products like toys, generating over $10 million in sales, and the collection now holds a market cap of over $1.19 billion. Pudgy Penguins and $PENGU were recently 

 as a fitspo in Wisdom Kaye's content, marking a major milestone for their influence across industries. Additionally, last Saturday, the brand celebrated 

, highlighting its continued growth and impact beyond the NFT space. This showcases Pudgy Penguins' expanding presence and reach in multiple sectors.

 a new US dollar-backed stablecoin product for businesses outside the U.S., U.K., and Europe, aiming to expand the dollar's global footprint. This follows Stripe's acquisition of Bridge, a stablecoin payment network, which competes with the SWIFT system. Stripe has a history with crypto and recently introduced stablecoin payments in over 70 countries. The company sees this new product as a decade-long ambition, with the stablecoin market growing significantly in 2025.

BTC spot ETFs saw $3.06B of net inflows for the week ending 25 April 2025, with $2.97B from non-GBTC products and $94M from GBTC. Since inception, ETFs have accumulated $38.4B in net flows, with non-GBTC products contributing $61.1B and GBTC seeing $22.7B of outflows.

GiveRep, a decentralized reputation protocol on Sui, has 

 a points program where users can earn Reputation Points by tweeting about GiveRep and its Loyalty projects to qualify for an upcoming airdrop. A minimum of 100 X (Twitter) followers is required, and participants may also earn bonus airdrops from partner projects.

Stripe launches testing for global stablecoin payments after Bridge acquisition

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Our weekly crypto derivatives analytics report delves into macro events; the current state of crypto and trading signals from spot trading volume; and futures, options and perpetual contracts.

Bybit X Block Scholes Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report (Apr 24, 2025)

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At the start of the week, Bitcoin showed signs of decoupling from US equities. However, US president Trump's positive remarks about the US-China trade war (which had included a 145% tariff on Chinese goods) triggered a relief rally across markets. As a result, BTC has resumed moving up with US equities. 

This rally has led to a rise in short-tenor implied volatility and a recovery in BTC’s put-call skew, indicating that traders are seeking upside exposure.

Please check out the report’s highlights.

Perp open interest rises across the board

Perpetual open interest increased significantly this week across various tokens, especially ETH. Perpetual trading volumes also rose. Notably, Ap 7, 2025 recorded the highest trade volume of the month, following Trump's comment, "Forget markets for a second, we have all the advantages."

BTC option open interest shows a mixed picture; put-call skew in short tenor sends positive signals

President Trump’s recent willingness to negotiate a trade deal with China’s President Xi triggered a relief rally across asset classes, including crypto. Bitcoin had already risen 7% since Apr 21, 2025, prior to Trump's comments. Despite this rally, open interest in puts has outpaced calls, with options volume remaining relatively balanced. 

It's unclear if the demand for puts reflects a hedge against downside risks, or a bet against the upward movement. Meanwhile, perpetual funding rates are providing limited insight into sentiment. However, the recovery of the put-call skew at short tenors indicates that traders are seeking upside exposure to the rally — and are willing to pay for it.

ETH unexpectedly outperforms BTC in this relief rally

ETH's response to the recent crypto market recovery has diverged from previous trends: it outperformed BTC in spot prices, a rarity in past rallies, and open interest in calls exceeds that in puts — opposite to BTC's trend. In addition, ETH call open interest is nearly double that of puts, with calls dominating options volumes. This suggests traders anticipate ETH will reduce its significant underperformance against both BTC and other “ETH killers” like SUI and SOL. Additionally, the spot rally has led to another term structure inversion for ETH.

Bybit X Block Scholes crypto derivatives analytics report (Apr 24, 2025): Put-call skew recovers at short tenors, showing reviving sentiment

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