Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix, announces new incentives to restore sUSD peg.

Synthetix (SNX) price shot up 7% in the past 24 hours as founder Kain Warwick took a firm stance on the recent depegging of sUSD stablecoin.

TL;DR Synthetix launched a new staking mechanism, the “sUSD 420 Pool,” offering SNX rewards to stabilize the price of its sUSD stablecoin. Founder Kain Warwick warned that pressure will be applied if participants don't respond to the voluntary incentive. The value of sUSD dropped to $0.68 in April but has partially recovered to $0.

Kain Warwick, the founder of the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Synthetix, has urged SNX SNX token holders to take action to help restore the value of the project's stablecoin, sUSD.

Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has urged SNX stakers to adopt the protocol's newly launched staking mechanism aimed at restoring the dollar peg of its stablecoin, sUSD. The post Synthetix Founder Warns SNX Stakers to Embrace New Mechanism or Face ‘The Stick' appeared first on Cryptonews.

As sUSD continues to trade below its intended $1 peg, Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has urged stakers to step up and help restore stability before more stringent measures are implemented.

Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has threatened SNX stakers with “the stick” if they don't take up a newly launched staking mechanism to help fix the protocol's ongoing sUSD (SUSD) depeg.Warwick said in an April 21 post to X that it has now implemented a sUSD staking mechanism to address the depeg, but admitted it is currently “very manual” without a proper user interface. However, once the UI goes live, Warwick said, if there isn't enough momentum, then they may have to “ratchet up the pressure” on the stakers in the sUSD 420 pool.

Synthetix has launched a new liquidity initiative aimed at stabilizing its algorithmic stablecoin sUSD, which has been trading well below its intended $1 peg.

Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin has plunged as low as $0.68, losing its dollar peg amid structural changes, sparking fears of a broader DeFi crisis and highlighting vulnerabilities in algorithmic stablecoin mechanisms. The post Stablecoin Sinks to $0.68: sUSD Loses Its Peg, Sparks Fears of SNX Death Spiral? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Synthetix protocol stablecoin dropped to a new low this week, extending its month-long depegging trend.

Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin has crashed below $0.70 marking its worst depeg in years as collateral changes backfire.

Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin has fallen to $0.70, 30% below its dollar peg, following protocol changes that disrupted its market balance.

The Synthetix protocol's native stablecoin, Synthetix USD (SUSD), has slipped further away from its US dollar peg, reaching new all-time lows under $0.70. However, the firm reiterates that this isn't the first time the asset has been under significant stress, and several risk measures are in place.

TL;DR sUSD Depeg Crisis: Synthetix's stablecoin sUSD has plunged below $0.80 amid significant protocol changes that have unsettled investors and traders. Impact of SIP-420 Upgrade: The recent SIP-420 upgrade, aimed at enhancing capital efficiency, has flooded markets with excess sUSD, disrupting traditional peg defense strategies and triggering chaotic trading conditions.

Synthetix's algorithmic stablecoin sUSD has continued its month-long depeg, now trading nearly 21% below its $1 peg. According to CoinGecko's price data, sUSD has dropped to $0.7924 as of Apr.

Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin de-pegs, trading at $0.8107.

A new report from on-chain analytics firm Parsec argues that the recent depegging of Synthetix's stablecoin sUSD is not the result of bad debt or protocol failure—but a direct consequence of governance upgrade SIP-420.

Synthetix's algorithmic stablecoin sUSD is continuing to drift from its $1 peg, currently trading at $0.90.

Synthetix's stablecoin, sUSD, has plunged to a five-year low of $0.83, raising investor concerns about its stability.

What happens when a stablecoin isn't stable, and the founder's response is “no crying in the stablecoin casino”?

Synthetix's sUSD suffers second major depeg in a year, with founder Kain Warwick warning of volatility during peg mechanism transition.

TL;DR Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin briefly fell to $0.83, its lowest level in five years, sparking renewed concerns about its long-term stability. While it shares design similarities with Terra's failed UST, sUSD is backed by a $30 million treasury that could help mitigate extreme risks.

The Synthetix protocol's native stablecoin, Synthetix USD (sUSD), fell to its lowest value in five years, extending a months-long struggle to maintain its $1 peg.The asset has faced persistent instability since the start of 2025. On Jan. 1, sUSD dropped to $0.96 and only rebounded to $0.99 in early February.

Synthetix stablecoin sUSD has fallen 6% in the last day to trade at $0.8597, continuing the recent decline below its $1 peg. At the same time, 24-hour trading volume has jumped nearly 487% to over $2.

Synthetix had another de-peg of its asset-backed sUSD token. The stablecoin slid to $0.83 due to the transitional period of minting from a new staking pool.

Zilliqa has announced the resignation of CEO Matt Dyer, just two months after the blockchain platform suffered a security breach affecting its cross-chain bridge. In a statement posted on X, the company confirmed Dyer “has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Zilliqa Technology.

Zilliqa CEO Matt Dyer steps down as the team focuses on delivering Zilliqa 2.0 following recent bridge recovery efforts.

In a thread on X this morning, Synthetix founder Kain Warwick offered a stark look into the inner workings of crypto market makers (MMs) and their evolution over the years.

HIVE Digital has acquired Bitfarms' 200 MW hydro-powered facility in Paraguay, expanding its mining capacity by 317%.

While altcoins record significant declines, the Zilliqa team has supercharged its community with a key announcement. The blockchain braces for a tokenomics overhaul as it ushers in Zilliqa 2.0 this week. The upgraded model will enrich the blockchain's infrastructure with lucrative Annual Percentage Rates for ZIL stakers and reduced inflation.

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HIVE Digital Technologies (TSX-V:HIVE, NASDAQ:HIVE) director and president for Sweden Johanna Thörnblad talked with Proactive about the company's expansion into Paraguay, where it is growing its Bitcoin mining and data centre operations using renewable energy. She highlighted how HIVE has prioritized green energy in its global strategy, leveraging hydro and wind power across Sweden, Canada, and now Paraguay.

Synthetix (SNX) is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain, allowing users to create and trade synthetic assets. These assets mirror the value of real-world assets such as commodities, currencies, and stocks.

Zilliqa has resumed operations again after facing its third outage within the space of 1 month.

The Zilliqa team announced service resumptions on January 16 after disruptions that affected synchronizations, preventing transactions from “reaching the blockchain for processing.” Meanwhile, the team guaranteed user funds safety during the downtime, urging them to use the on-chain navigator ViewBlock.io to verify balances.

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Synthetix has announced that it will transition its perpetual markets on the Arbitrum network to a close-only mode.

The move is part of a strategic pivot by Synthetix to consolidate its operations and focus on Coinbase's Base network.

HIVE Digital Technologies aims for 150% growth by 2025, following a 47% operational surge in Bitcoin mining, achieving 6.0 EH/s and planning to reach 15 EH/s through strategic expansions and efficient energy sourcing. The post HIVE Aims for 150% Growth by 2025 Following 47% Operational Surge in 2024 appeared first on Cryptonews.

The world's largest crypto exchange Binance on Monday announced the perpetual contract listing for HIVE and added Bio Protocol to Launchpad. HIVE price surged 11% after the announcement, sparking increased investor interest.

The DeFi protocol also launched an in-house perpetuals trading app.

The launch of Zilliqa 2.0 is a delicate process that involves transitioning all the historical data from the old Zilliqa to enhance the mainstream adoption of Web3 applications.

Synthetix exchange relaunches with multi-collateral perpetuals on the Base network. The reboot of Synthetix comes with a new website, relaunch of its exchange, and upcoming launch of Synthetix Leveraged Tokens.

The product is part of Synthetix's ongoing effort to revamp after a governance overhaul in October.

TL;DR Synthetix acquires TLX as part of its strategy to expand its product offerings and strengthen its DeFi ecosystem. Leveraged products in development: the protocol plans to relaunch TLX on the Base network after auditing and optimizing its infrastructure.

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Synthetix has acquired the leveraged token platform TLX in a token-for-token deal. The post Synthetix Acquires TLX in Token-for-Token Deal appeared first on Cryptonews.

Synthetix said it plans to re-launch all TLX products on Base network after adding parameter improvements.