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technical metrics suggest.

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Kraken has integrated with DeFi protocol Babylon to offer bitcoin staking, 
enabling users to earn up to 1% APY without surrendering custody of their BTC. 
Staked bitcoin contributes to securing Babylon’s proof-of-stake (PoS) 
supercharged networks, with rewards paid in BABY tokens. Kraken handles the 
process end-to-end, ensuring ease and security for users while opening the […]

Kraken Partners With Babylon to Launch BTC Staking With up to 1% APY

Tron (TRX) has captured investor attention once again with major developments 
surrounding its future. On Monday, Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment (SRM.O) 
confirmed a strategic agreement with Tron founder Justin Sun. The deal will 
see SRM acquire Tron tokens, rebrand itself as &#8220;Tron Inc.,&#8221; and onboard Sun as 
an adviser, effectively bringing Tron closer to becoming a publicly traded 
entity. This marks a historic shift for the blockchain industry and positions 
Tron in a unique space among crypto projects. Related Reading: Solana Analyst 
Sees $123 And $116 As Mid-Zone Support Levels – Here’s Why However, the market 
backdrop is anything but calm. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East 
have sparked sharp volatility across risk assets, including Tron. While the 
token’s price has fluctuated significantly, long-term metrics suggest 
underlying strength in the network. According to new CryptoQuant data, TRON’s 
total daily energy consumption—an important measure of smart contract 
execution and user activity—has surged 108% year-over-year. It now sits at 200 
billion energy units per day, compared to just 77 billion a year ago. Notably, 
80% of this demand originates from staked TRX, indicating robust participation 
in the protocol and a significant increase in smart contract interactions. 
Together, these factors underscore Tron&#8217;s growing relevance as both a 
technical platform and a public-facing blockchain enterprise. Tron Trades Near 
Key Demand Amid Broader Market Pullback Tron is currently testing key demand 
levels after a 9% correction from its recent high near $0.295. The price had 
briefly surged on Monday after the announcement of Tron’s plans to go public 
through a deal with Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment. However, the excitement 
was short-lived. As macroeconomic uncertainty deepens and Middle East 
conflicts escalate, the entire crypto market has entered a retracement phase, 
dragging TRX below the levels it traded at prior to the news. Despite the 
challenging conditions, on-chain fundamentals paint a much more resilient 
picture. CryptoQuant data shows that Tron’s network activity remains robust, 
with energy consumption—used to execute smart contracts—up 108% year-over- 
year. Total daily energy usage now exceeds 200 billion units, compared to just 
77 billion at the same time last year. This surge in energy use signals 
growing demand for on-chain operations and smart contract execution. 
Importantly, about 80% of this energy demand comes from staked TRX, pointing 
to strong user commitment to the network and increased participation in 
decentralized applications. The divergence between TRX’s on-chain strength and 
its current price performance suggests that the recent pullback may be more 
about broader market stress than any deterioration in Tron’s fundamentals. If 
volatility stabilizes, these robust activity metrics could help position Tron 
for a strong recovery. Related Reading: Ethereum Prepares For A Decisive Move: 
ETH/BTC Setup Could Trigger Altseason TRX Price Holds Trendline Support 
Despite Volatile Reversal Tron is currently trading at $0.2730, showing a 
modest 9% pullback from the $0.295 high reached earlier this week following 
the announcement of a deal involving SRM Entertainment. Price action in the 
chart reflects this volatile reaction—after spiking, TRX retraced sharply and 
is now consolidating just above the 50-day moving average (blue line), which 
has acted as dynamic support over the past two months. Despite this pullback, 
the structure remains bullish. TRX continues to respect the long-term 
ascending trendline formed since early March, with higher lows being 
maintained. Volume surged during the initial rally on the announcement but has 
since returned to pre-news levels, indicating fading short-term hype and a 
return to fundamentals. Looking at the broader setup, the 100-day and 200-day 
moving averages (green and red lines) remain sloped upward, reflecting 
sustained long-term momentum. The $0.269–$0.253 support band, defined by these 
MAs, will be key if further downside pressure materializes. Related Reading: 
Ethereum Analyst Eyes High Timeframe Close – Range Break Above $2,800 Could Be 
Violent A break above $0.295 would invalidate this short-term pullback and 
potentially ignite a move toward $0.32. Conversely, failure to hold the 
trendline could trigger a deeper retracement. For now, TRX holds structure—yet 
caution remains warranted given broader market uncertainty. Featured image 
from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Tron Energy Usage Surges 108% – Smart Contract Activity Accelerates

ZachXBT claims over 80% of Garden Finance’s fees are tied to crypto 
laundering, challenging the project’s decentralization narrative.

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Everything Blockchain Inc. unveils a $10 million crypto treasury initiative 
targeting SOL, XRP, SUI, TAO, and HYPE, marking the first U.S. public company 
to pursue a diversified, staking-based blockchain investment strategy with 
potential shareholder dividends. Multi-Token Crypto Treasury Plan by EBZT 
Comes With Potential Shareholder Dividends Everything Blockchain Inc. (OTC: 
EBZT) has revealed plans to […]