19 May 2025, 10:00

Web3 is obsessed with sovereignty but ignores convenience | Opinion

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. In theory, self-custody wallets represent the ultimate form of financial freedom. In practice, they are the reason most people give up on crypto. Losing access, dealing with seed phrases, and navigating confusing interfaces is not empowering. Web3 continues to preach financial sovereignty, but most people just want to send money without feeling like they are solving a puzzle. You might also like: From TVL to TVU: Web3 needs a new narrative | Opinion The web3 ecosystem has placed ideology ahead of usability. The promise of decentralization and user control is compelling, but it means little if the tools are too frustrating for the average person. For crypto to reach the next billion users, convenience needs to be prioritized alongside sovereignty. Web3 is still building for insiders Despite the industry’s progress, onboarding into web3 remains broken. Wallets are still designed for users who already understand crypto, not for the millions who do not. Most people are expected to write down and store complex seed phrases, understand gas fees, switch between chains, and avoid costly mistakes. There is no support system, no fallback, and often no way to recover funds if something goes wrong. These are not small issues. They are the primary reason everyday users hesitate to engage with web3 at all. User data backs this up. A 2024 survey by ConsenSys revealed that over 55% of respondents found self-custody wallets intimidating or confusing. Abandonment rates are high, especially among first-time users. Fear of making irreversible mistakes with their funds keeps many from transacting after onboarding. A separate survey by RIF Technology showed that 13.25% of users identified onboarding and access as major challenges when learning to use blockchain products, while nearly a quarter (24.56%) called for easier onboarding and better mechanisms to avoid losing keys. These are not edge cases. This is the norm. Users are asking for simplicity, not sovereignty alone At the same time, people are more comfortable with digital finance than ever before. Platforms like Revolut, Nubank, Paytm, and Venmo have trained millions of users to expect simplicity, instant transactions, and customer support when things go wrong. These platforms are growing rapidly because they remove friction from the user experience. Meanwhile, most web3 apps are adding it. It is clear that people do want more control over their money. The rise in demand for self-custody after incidents like the recent Bybit hack proves this. That breach reminded users that even major, well-known platforms are vulnerable, and that trusting centralized services with full custody of funds comes with risk. Events like this push users to seek options where they feel more in control of their assets. But they want control that is safe, understandable, and forgiving. Not control that comes with a warning label and a sense of dread every time they open their wallet. This is where the industry needs a mindset shift. We need to stop treating convenience as a compromise. It is not. It is a feature. In fact, it is the feature that will determine whether crypto becomes infrastructure for the next generation of finance or remains a niche subculture. CeDeFi shows there’s a better way Until recently, most projects chose either full decentralization or full custodianship, with little room for in-between models that offered both control and safety. There is a viable path forward. CeDeFi, or centralized-decentralized finance, blends the best of both worlds. It gives users optionality. You can hold your keys or delegate custody. You can switch between custodial and non-custodial experiences depending on your risk tolerance or level of expertise. CeDeFi models allow for user protection and simplicity while still honoring the principles of decentralization. Beyond CeDeFi, other usability-driven innovations are also reshaping how people interact with crypto. Features like username-based transfers and wallet integrations with familiar platforms like Telegram are designed to reduce friction at every touchpoint. The Open Network (TON), for example, used its integration with Telegram to surpass 10.78 million activated wallets, a 1,400% increase in one year. This surge was driven by seamless in-app wallet creation and a user experience modeled after web2 simplicity. By prioritizing ease of use, some platforms are helping people who have never interacted with crypto before begin to use it regularly. And they are staying. Retention is higher when users feel confident. Adoption grows when people feel safe. The broader industry needs to follow suit. There is too much talent, capital, and potential in web3 to keep building for an elite group of technically proficient users. If we want to bring web3 to the world, we have to stop expecting the world to adapt to web3. The tools must evolve to meet people where they are. Crypto does not win by being philosophically pure. It wins by being usable. The next wave of adoption will not come from pushing users toward abstract ideals. It will come from designing products that respect users’ time, attention, and expectations. Sovereignty is important, but without convenience, it stays out of reach. The challenge now falls to the next wave of builders: to create experiences that make users feel both empowered and at ease. Read more: Breaking free from the Matrix: Web3 search engine can reshape the internet’s future | Opinion Author: Steve Milton Steve Milton is the co-founder and CEO of Fintopio, a CeDeFi wallet platform. Steve is an innovator in the web3 space, focused on driving adoption through user-first solutions that make crypto intuitive, accessible, and practical for everyday users. As co-founder and CEO of Fintopio, he is reimagining how users interact with both centralized and decentralized finance. He previously served as Global Vice President at Binance and Chief Marketing Officer at BNB Chain. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Shopify and Unilever, helping scale global products and digital platforms across international markets.

19 May 2025, 09:56

Bitcoin Price Prediction This Week: Will BTC Break Past $106K or Pull Back?

The post Bitcoin Price Prediction This Week: Will BTC Break Past $106K or Pull Back? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin has hit a tough resistance level after testing the top of its current trading range for the third time. Recently, Bitcoin shocked traders as it shot up to $106K, then quickly tumbled back to $103K , all in a matter of hours. This sudden spike and drop wiped out over $600 million in crypto bets, catching both buyers and sellers by surprise. Bitcoin ( $BTC ) currently trades at $103,168 with a $2.05T market cap, down 0.72% in 24h. Momentum has weakened as both price and market cap declined. 24h volume spiked to $44B—1.5x recent average—suggesting growing volatility. Fear & Greed sits at 74 (Greed), hinting at… pic.twitter.com/Ak12yZYTx4 — Elysia.AI (@ELYSIADOTAI) May 19, 2025 The move came during a quiet weekend, likely triggered by automated trading and thin liquidity. With inflation worries and economic uncertainty in the air, Bitcoin is still hovering near its highs , but the road ahead looks bumpy. Analyst Breaks Down What’s Next Crypto analyst Mags explains that the $106K level has become a key barrier for Bitcoin’s price , making it hard for the asset to break higher on the first try. This latest rejection came after Bitcoin reclaimed the range, a retest that often doesn’t lead to an immediate breakout. Although Bitcoin was rejected again, Mags believes this setup still supports a bullish outlook. He outlines two possible scenarios that could unfold from here, both of which favor upward movement. #Bitcoin is Dumping – But Why? Is It Over? Yesterday, Bitcoin tested the range high for the third time and got rejected again. This area is proving to be strong resistance. Previously, rejection from this same level led to a breakdown below the range. Now, this is the first… pic.twitter.com/4KhFmiQk3Q — Mags (@thescalpingpro) May 19, 2025 Scenario One: Breakout After Brief Pause The first possible outcome is that Bitcoin consolidates slightly below the resistance before breaking out strongly. Mags says this kind of breakout is rare but very powerful. It usually comes when the market catches off guard and leads to a sudden rise in price. If Bitcoin breaks this resistance after some brief sideways movement, it could signal strong momentum and kick off the next rally. .article-inside-link { margin-left: 0 !important; border: 1px solid #0052CC4D; border-left: 0; border-right: 0; padding: 10px 0; text-align: left; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li { font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; font-weight: 600; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0; display: inline-block; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li:last-child { display: none; } Also Read : Arthur Hayes Reveals Bold Crypto Market Prediction 2025 , Scenario Two: Pullback Before Next Leg Up The second possibility is a short-term dip. Bitcoin could move back down toward the middle of the range, which sits around the $99,400 level. Mags says this could include a brief move below that price as part of a healthy correction. Such a retest would give the market time to reset before pushing higher again. This path may take longer, but it helps build stronger support for a more sustainable move up. Outlook Remains Positive Despite the recent rejection, both of these scenarios suggest that Bitcoin still has more room to grow . Mags emphasizes that the current price action is not bearish. Instead, it shows a typical pattern of resistance testing before a larger breakout. Traders are now watching closely to see whether Bitcoin will push higher soon or take a dip before making its next move. 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Bitcoin dropped after hitting $106K resistance, with thin weekend liquidity and sudden sell-offs triggering sharp price swings. Will Bitcoin break above $106K soon? Analysts see two paths: brief consolidation under $106K before a breakout, or a pullback then renewed rally. How low can Bitcoin price go? A healthy pullback might test mid-range support near $99,400 before resuming its next upward move.

19 May 2025, 09:51

SunPump teams up with BingX in latest CEX collaboration to boost TRON’s memecoin ecosystem

SunPump memecoin launchpad has partnered with BingX, adding to its growing list of CEX collaborations and ecosystem-wide initiatives aimed at boosting TRON memecoin ecosystem. In its official May 19 post on X, SunPump, a memecoin launchpad built on the TRON ( TRX ) blockchain, announced it had partnered with BingX, the twelfth top centralized crypto exchange, according to CoinMarketCap rankings. While the specific details of how BingX will support SunPump’s memecoin ecosystem are unclear, the announcement said that the aim of this partnership is to “boost the visibility of TRON meme projects , unlocking new opportunities for liquidity, community engagement, and cross-ecosystem synergy.” You might also like: Tron memecoins skyrocket as Justin Sun pushes zero-fee meme trading BingX now joins the list of CEXs that have partnered with SunPump, following earlier tie-ups that include HTX Global, WEEX, MEXC, Poloniex, and Bitget. These partnerships typically involve a combination of support mechanisms designed to amplify the reach and visibility of memecoins launched through the SunPump launchpad. This can include accelerated token listings for high-performing projects, marketing campaigns and promotional events, liquidity incentives, and advanced trading features like derivatives or staking. Source: @sunpumpmeme Expanding partnerships with exchanges follows the platform’s earlier efforts to amplify TRON’s memecoin ecosystem through zero-trading fee campaigns and other initiatives. On March 19, Justin Sun announced that trading fees for all SunPump-launched memecoins would be completely waived on HTX for a full month. Additionally, Sun introduced a significant technical and financial incentive by fully subsidizing TRON network energy costs for memecoin transactions. This effectively made all memecoin trading on TRON completely free—both on-chain and off-chain—for a six-month period. Sun also committed up to $1 million in funding to support memecoin developers, including perks like prioritized listings on HTX and Poloniex. He also pledged to donate any personal profits generated from memecoins and cover any losses out of pocket. You might also like: Odin.fun memecoins crash as platform suspends trading over security breach

19 May 2025, 09:51

Vitalik Buterin proposes partial stateless nodes to ease Ethereum full node burden

Running an Ethereum full node might soon get a lot lighter, thanks to a new “partial stateless” approach. As Ethereum ( ETH ) scales, Vitalik Buterin is looking for ways to make running a full node — which currently demands over 2 TB of disk space — more manageable. On Monday, the Ethereum co-founder shared a new post on the Ethereum Magicians forum discussing the challenges of scaling the base layer. While many discussions around L1 gas limits focus on network safety, Buterin pointed to another concern: that increasing the gas limit makes it “harder to run a full node.” While zero-knowledge technologies like ZK-EVMs could help users verify the chain without running full nodes, Buterin argued that full nodes still serve an important role: they allow users to run their own local RPC server “in a trustless, censorship-resistant and privacy-friendly way.” While cryptographic tools like private information retrieval might offer promising alternatives, Buterin argued that fully trustless solutions would likely remain expensive as they fall short on metadata privacy, and still leave users exposed to censorship risks. “ a market structure dominated by a few RPC providers is one that will face strong pressure to deplatform or censor users. Many RPC providers already exclude entire countries.” Vitalik Buterin You might also like: Ethereum enters ‘rebuild era,’ Vitalik Buterin calls for cultural shift To solve the issue, Buterin proposed a new kind of node, partially stateless nodes, which would verify the entire chain, but only store parts of the state that the user cares about. As Buterin explains, the exact portion of the state to be held “will depend on a config chosen by the user.” He also supported completing EIP-4444, a proposal to limit how much historical data each node needs to store, in order to reduce disk space requirements. Buterin suggested using erasure coding to help build a distributed system for storing older blockchain data. Earlier in May, Buterin shared a plan to make the Ethereum blockchain simpler, following months of criticism aimed at the Ethereum Foundation over concerns about transparency, slow progress on upgrades, and the growing difficulty of building on the network. The blockchain developer admitted that the system is currently too complex, which makes it hard for developers to build, maintain, or start new projects. Read more: Ethereum Foundation new co-executive responds to Vitalik Buterin’s latest RISC-V proposal

19 May 2025, 09:40

Xterio (XTER) Price Drops While Binance Alpha Prepares for Upcoming SOON Listing and Airdrop

Despite the Binance Alpha listing of Xterio (XTER), the token’s price plummeted by 15.8% to $0.28, raising questions about market sentiment. Binance Alpha is set to list SOON (SOON) on

19 May 2025, 09:36

Surprise Altcoin Sees All-Time High in Number of Active Addresses This Month

The Avalanche (AVAX) network reached an all-time high of 1.95 million active addresses in May, according to Hashed’s data dashboard. One of the main reasons for this remarkable increase is the launch of the popular blockchain-based game MapleStory Universe. On the other hand, sBUIDL, a tokenized short-term US Treasury bond product developed by BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset managers, has begun to be used as collateral in the Avalanche-based Euler protocol. This development reveals that the Avalanche ecosystem is also attracting interest in terms of institutional products. Related News: Watch Out: There Are Lots of Economic Developments and Altcoin Events Coming Up This Week - Here's the Day-by-Day, Hour-by-Hour Schedule Another important development for the Avalanche community is the Avalanche Summit event, which will be held on Tuesday, May 20. The summit is expected to feature important announcements regarding the future of the network and new partnerships. However, these developments do not seem to have been reflected in the AVAX price. AVAX has lost approximately 7% of its value in the last week. However, it has gained 20% in total in the last month. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Surprise Altcoin Sees All-Time High in Number of Active Addresses This Month