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Pyth Network is a decentralised oracle delivering real-time, institutional-grade market data to blockchains, enhancing DeFi applications. Using first-party data from financial institutions, its pull model ensures efficient, accurate price feeds for decentralised exchanges, lending protocols, and stablecoins, with the PYTH token enabling community governance.

Telegram’s TON blockchain and Toncoin (TON) enable fast, low-fee crypto transactions. The self-custodial TON Wallet, integrated into Telegram, offers seamless transfers, staking, and DeFi access. While driving mass adoption, concerns about centralisation and regulatory risks remain for Telegram’s Web3 ecosystem.

Discover the best times to trade crypto in the UK. Learn how market overlaps impact liquidity, volatility, and spreads, and time your trades for maximum impact.

Learn the best times to trade crypto in Australia by understanding global market overlaps, volatility trends, and liquidity windows.

Discover the best times to trade crypto in Nigeria. Learn how global market hours, local trading patterns, and liquidity overlaps can help you make smarter trading decisions.

Discover the best times to trade BTC/USD in Nigeria based on global market overlaps, peak liquidity windows, and local P2P dynamics. Learn how to align your strategy with real-time volatility and maximise your trading edge.

Are altcoin ETFs the key to the next altseason? Explore how upcoming ETF approvals for assets like SOL, XRP, and AVAX could reshape crypto markets, unlock institutional flows, and trigger a new wave of altcoin growth.

Ethereum continues to lead the crypto market in 2025 as the top smart contract platform, bolstered by significant network upgrades, a thriving NFT market, and growing institutional adoption through spot ETH ETFs. Its dominance in decentralized finance and renewed interest in digital collectibles highlight its enduring relevance. These developments strengthen Ethereum’s position and signal strong growth potential. Trade ETH on VALR, a secure, regulated platform offering access to a wide range of cryptocurrencies. Start your journey with Ethereum by creating a VALR account today.

VALR launches xStocks, pioneering tokenised US equities trading in South Africa. Offering price exposure to leading US stocks like Tesla and Nvidia, VALR enhances financial inclusion and simplifies investment opportunities in Africa.

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