Category: Cryptocurrency

Solana Foundation introduced the Solana Attestation Service on May 23, positioning the protocol as a trust layer for what the network’s backers call “internet capital markets.” The open-source service lets approved issuers bind off-chain credentials, such as know-your-customer results, geographic eligibility, or accreditation status, to a user’s wallet address without exposing personal data on-chain. Attestations […]

Strategy has acquired an additional 4,020 BTC for $427.1 million at an average purchase price of $106,237 per Bitcoin. According to a May 26 statement, Strategy funded its latest Bitcoin purchase by selling several equity instruments between May 19 and 25. This included 847,000 shares of its Class A common stock (MSTR), generating $348.7 million […]

The following is a guest post and analysis from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at Sentora. The Bitcoin market cap recently surpassed $2 trillion, and with over 50 million bitcoin addresses with a balance, the value of the asset is becoming undeniable. However, where traditional currencies like dollars or euros typically pay interest on holdings, Bitcoin […]

U.S. President Donald Trump’s private dinner gala with the top 220 holders of his memecoin, which generated controversy from its announcement, took place on May 22. But what was touted as “the most exclusive invitation in the world” elicited mixed and wide-ranging responses from its attendees. While some complained about the quality of the food […]

American economist Kenneth Rogoff believes that the rise of crypto poses a threat to the hegemony of the U.S. dollar. Rogoff previously served as the chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and on the Federal Reserve Board. He is a published author and an economics professor at Harvard University. In an interview with […]

The following is a guest post and opinion of Arthur Iinuma, Principal consultant and Founder of Iinuma.io. While good tokenomics cannot save unsound projects, even the most promising network launches can fail from poor token design. Spectacular flameouts like Terra LUNA and Celsius expose the dangers of financial sleight-of-hand—algorithmic stablecoins and yield schemes masquerading as […]

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World Assets, a subsidiary of World Foundation (formerly Worldcoin), has raised $135 million through a strategic sale of WLD tokens to venture firms Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Bain Capital Crypto, both early supporters of the fast-growing digital identity initiative. According to the firm, the tokens were sold at prevailing market prices, which proportionately increased the […]

Bitcoin’s rally triggered over $248 million in liquidations across the derivatives market in the past 24 hours. This spike came as Bitcoin climbed from an intraday low of $102,135 to a peak of $108,010, closing the day at $106,769 with a 2.83% gain. The move forced nearly 90,000 traders out of their positions, with short […]

Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke transferred approximately $262 million worth of ETH to a wallet labeled as a Kraken deposit address on May 20, according to on-chain data.  The transfer of 105,736 ETH emptied nearly all of Wilcke’s holdings, leaving just 268.73 ETH in his wallet. Subsequent withdrawals from the exchange suggest that this could be Wilcke […]

A growing number of Americans believe the US government should convert part of its gold reserves into Bitcoin. According to a recent poll by The Nakamoto Project, four out of five respondents support converting a portion of the country’s gold holdings into Bitcoin. Americans Want Bitcoin. (Source: Nakamoto Project) The polling results showed that more […]

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson expanded his response to allegations that Input Output Global (IOG) misappropriated over 318 million ADA from unredeemed pre-sale wallets, calling the situation deeply personal and damaging. In a May 18 post on X, Hoskinson reflected on the reputational toll of the allegations, noting that the incident has reshaped his view of […]

Digital asset investment products attracted $785 million in inflows last week, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) total to $7.5 billion, according to CoinShares‘ latest report. This figure marks a new record, surpassing the previous high of $7.2 billion recorded in early February. James Butterfill, CoinShares’ head of research, also noted that the milestone signals a full recovery from […]

Social media platform Telegram founder Pavel Durov said he “flatly refused” the request of a Western European government to censor conservative political content. In a Telegram post on May 18, Durove wrote: “Telegram will not restrict the freedoms of Romanian users or block their political channels.” The demand for censorship came ahead of today’s scheduled […]

Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. The last time I interviewed Tezos co-founder Arthur Breitman was at the Paris Blockchain Week Summit in 2019. It coincided with the fire […]

Eric Council Jr. was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment for his role in the Jan. 9, 2024, hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) X account. The convicted, along with co-conspirators, posted false news of the SEC approving the first Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund in the U.S. In a press release on May […]

Bitcoin-native DeFi protocol Liquidium has passed a major governance proposal introducing a new staking model tied to the platform revenue. The protocol’s native token LIQ has climbed over 73.3% since the proposal was approved earlier this week. It was trading at roughly $0.25 as of press time, based on CoinGecko data. Liquidium introduces staking On […]

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to exhibit on-chain strength despite a prolonged period of price compression between $100,000 and $105,000.  According to Fidelity Digital Assets’ VP of research, Chris Kuiper, the flagship crypto remains in its “Acceleration Phase,” a period characterized by elevated wallet profitability and volatility, even as derivatives activity dampens upward momentum. Bitcoin closed at […]

Ethereum’s recent Pectra upgrade is sparking a surge in smart account usage, redefining how users interact with the network. Data compiled by Base analyst 0xKofi from Bundle Bear shows that more than 26,000 wallets have transitioned to the new smart account format powered by the EIP-7702 in the Pectra upgrade. What are smart accounts? EIP-7702 […]

The US Department of Justice does not intend to drop its federal criminal charges against Tornado Cash developer and co-founder Roman Storm, Decrypt reported on May 15, citing sources within the DOJ. The DOJ’s decision to proceed comes despite an internal memo circulated last month signaling a potential shift in how the agency handles cases […]

Everyday minnow Bitcoin holders control only a fraction of the top digital asset’s total circulating supply despite its vision of financial decentralization and autonomy. According to a May 14 report from blockchain analytics firm Santiment, retail wallets holding less than 10 BTC collectively own just 3.47 million coins, equivalent to 17.5% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply. […]

Bitfarms reported $2.1 million in net financial income for the first quarter of 2025, a sharp decline from $11.4 million in the same period a year earlier, due to reduced gains on derivatives and warrant revaluations.  Bitfarms said in its latest Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the first quarter performance that the lower financial income contributed to […]

Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon, has flagged a troubling rise in deepfake scams using his likeness to deceive crypto founders. Polygon is one of the largest Ethereum layer-2 networks. In a May 13 social media post on X, Nailwal said several individuals recently reached out to verify if he had spoken with them over Zoom. […]

Tether’s market cap just passed $150.66 billion, setting yet another record and extending its dominance over every rival combined. Data from DeFiLlama showed USDT expanded by roughly $830 million in the past week and more than $5.5 billion since mid‑April. The headline total matters on its own, but the real insight lies in how the tokens are distributed: […]

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has proposed creating a “meta blockchain” designed to lower data availability (DA) costs while boosting interoperability across multiple blockchain networks. In a May 12 post on X, Yakovenko explained that the proposed meta blockchain would not serve as a standalone layer but as an aggregator. It would gather and organize data […]

Ethereum is back in the spotlight after jumping 42% over the past week to trade above $2,500, a level it hasn’t touched since March. This marks one of its most notable breakouts in over a year, signaling renewed investor confidence. On-chain data from Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock) shows that this rally has pushed more than 60% […]

The following is a guest post and opinion by Ruchir Punjabi, Co-Founder at ReNRG. Crypto, for all its growth, has an energy reputation problem. The proof-of-work era left a lingering carbon footprint, and while the industry has largely pivoted to more efficient mechanisms, the perception persists. Yet within the technology that birthed this conundrum lies […]

Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. Co-founder and executive chairman of web3 gaming unicorn Animoca Brands, few people in crypto haven’t heard of Yat Siu—with the exception of the […]

Discussions around the personal enrichment and potential conflict of interest arising from U.S. President Donald Trump’s crypto asset ventures gained steam over the past week. These concerns are slowing not only the progress of the stablecoin legislation but also broader crypto policy. The founder of fintech venture capital fund Launchpad Capital, Ryan Gilbert, told CNBC: “It’s […]

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has endorsed the idea of an Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve, sparking renewed debate about the country’s financial future and the role of digital assets in its national policy. In a post on X that garnered over half a million views within hours, McGregor wrote: “Crypto in its origin was founded to […]

PumpSwap, the DEX launched by Solana-based memecoin factory Pump.fun, has hit $100 million in total value locked (TVL), marking a new milestone just 50 days after its debut. The record comes amid a broader resurgence in memecoin trading, defying recent predictions of the sector’s collapse after its meteoric growth fizzled out earlier this year. Volume […]

Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark this week, climbing to a peak of $104,000 on May 8, as a chart tracking the global M2 money supply, lagged by 90 days, resurfaced on social media. The correlation between Bitcoin’s breakout and a revived upswing in the M2 liquidity curve gained renewed traction across trading forums and analyst […]

Meta is exploring stablecoin-based payment infrastructure in a renewed effort to integrate blockchain technology into its platforms, Fortune reported on May 8, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the tech giant is in preliminary discussions with multiple crypto firms to evaluate stablecoins as a mechanism for managing cross-border payouts. The discussions […]

Ethereum is eyeing an increase in its gas limit by 66% to 60 million units to improve transaction capacity and network efficiency. On May 7, Ethereum core developer Parithosh Jayanthi confirmed that the 60 million gas limit would be rolled out on the blockchain’s mainnet network after successfully testing on the Sepolia and Holesky testnets. […]

The US Treasury could experience a surge in demand for government debt from the digital asset sector, potentially reaching $2 trillion over the next several years, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent made the statement during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on the global financial system, where he emphasized the growing financial relevance […]

Movement Labs has removed co-founder Rushi Manche and restructured under a new name, Move Industries. The company announced Manche’s termination on May 7, saying: “Movement Labs has terminated Rushi Manche. Movement will continue under different leadership. Details on leadership changes and a revamped governance structure will be coming soon.” The decision follows a high-profile investigation […]

Solana recorded a massive surge in token creation throughout April, with over 1.2 million new Solana Program Library (SPL) tokens minted during the month. SPL is the token standard for the Solana network, similar to ERC-20 for Ethereum. Data from Solscan shows that daily token mints consistently averaged between 30,000 and 55,000 during the reporting […]

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President Donald Trump confirmed that a private dinner will be held on May 22 at Trump National Golf Club in Washington for the top 220 holders of his memecoin, TRUMP.  Trump made the announcement in a social media post on May 5. The event, organized by Fight Fight Fight LLC, a Trump-affiliated entity, will admit holders […]

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital has temporarily suspended World (formerly Worldcoin) and its digital identity platform, World ID, citing registration issues and possible violations of local electronic system rules. According to a May 4 statement, the ministry confirmed it had suspended the Electronic System Organizer Registration Certificate (TDPSE) for both Worldcoin and World ID. […]

A group of nine Democratic Senators announced that they will withdraw their support for the landmark U.S. stablecoin legislation unless changes are made to the bill. In a joint statement issued on May 3, the Senators noted that there are several issues with the current version of the stablecoin bill known as the Guiding and […]

The following is a guest post and opinion of Matej Janež, Head of Partnerships at Oasis. At EthDenver earlier this year, one topic kept coming up again and again: AI and autonomous AI Agents. That excitement has carried over into other crypto conferences as the year has gone on. There is good reason for the […]

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes that the blockchain’s long-term resilience and scalability hinge on making it simple, like Bitcoin. In a blog post on May 3, he described how “Ethereum 5 years from now can become close to as simple as Bitcoin.” Buterin wrote: “One of the best things about Bitcoin is how beautifully simple […]

Crypto venture funding reached $4.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a strong comeback for the industry, according to a May 1 report by Galaxy. The total capital raised was 40% higher than the previous quarter and came from 446 deals, which also reflected a 7% growth during the period. This makes the […]

Blockchain analyst ZachXBT revealed that roughly $7 million of the $330 million in Bitcoin (BTC) stolen from a longtime US crypto holder has been frozen with the help of Binance. The update comes days after ZachXBT first reported a suspicious transfer of 3,520 BTC, worth about $330 million at the time, from a single wallet. […]

Publicly listed companies have bought roughly 157,957 Bitcoin (BTC) as of May 1, accounting for 96% of the 164,250 BTC projected to be mined throughout the year. Bitcoin Treasuries data shows that private companies added another 16,799 BTC to their holdings during the same period, while Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers acquired 34,968 BTC.  Combined, […]

Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has launched SGB Net, a real-time clearing network designed to power digital asset transactions for businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). According to a May 1 statement, this move marks a significant step toward addressing long-standing issues in cross-border finance, including settlement delays and high transaction fees. Notably, […]

At 08:30 ET today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis is set to release its advance estimate for US Q1 GDP, with consensus expectations at a 0.3% seasonally adjusted annual rate. If confirmed, this would mark the weakest quarterly print since early 2022 and contrast starkly with the inflow of over $3 billion into spot Bitcoin […]

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed decisions on five crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) applications on April 29, a move expected by Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas. The postponements affect Franklin Templeton’s spot Solana (SOL) and XRP ETFs, Grayscale spot Hedera (HBAR) ETF, Bitwise spot Dogecoin (DOGE) ETF, and the staking […]

Bitcoin’s estimated leverage ratio (ELR) across major derivatives exchanges spiked to 0.2709 on Friday, Apr. 25, its highest reading since Jan. 10, 2023. ELR divides open interest by the number of coins sitting on those venues, so a climb means traders are running larger positions against each BTC held as margin. Two years ago, the […]

ProShares’ XRP futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will not begin trading on April 30, according to an April 28 statement by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart.  While the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the ETFs, Seyffart clarified that the products do not have a confirmed launch date yet, but are expected to begin […]

Ethereum Foundation researcher Dankrad Feist has proposed a significant change to the network’s gas limit, aiming to boost transaction capacity and network performance. On April 27, Feist submitted Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 9698, suggesting that Ethereum’s gas limit should grow 100 times over the next four years through automated client-side settings. According to Feist: “The […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the launch of three XRP futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by ProShares Trust on April 30, an SEC filing shows. On Jan. 17, days before the now crypto-friendly President Donald Trump was inaugurated, ProShares had proposed the following ETFs: Ultra XRP ETF, which will provide 2x leverage […]

Democratic U.S. senator for Georgia Jon Ossoff said President Donald Trump’s invitation to top meme coin holders constitutes an “impeachable offense.” Answering a question from a town hall meeting attendee on Friday, Ossoff said: “He is granting audiences to people who purchase the memecoin that directly enriches him.” Ossoff was referring to the gala dinner […]

The following is a guest post and opinion from Abdul Rafay Gadit, Co-Founder of ZIGChain. US real estate alone is worth over $100 trillion, while the global market exceeds $700 trillion. Yet, for an asset tied to the ground we walk on, it remains surprisingly illiquid. The World Economic Forum reports that illiquidity in real […]

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The average cost to mine one Bitcoin (BTC) increased sharply in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching $82,162 among publicly listed miners, representing a 47% quarterly increase, according to a recent  CoinShares industry report.  The report pointed out that accelerated hardware deployment, tax expenses, and growing non-cash charges related to depreciation and stock-based compensation are […]

A North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, Lazarus, is advancing its tactics with a more polished and deceptive approach. A report by cybersecurity firm Silent Push revealed that the group has set up fake US-based crypto companies to distribute malware disguised as job opportunities. According to the report, a Lazarus subgroup called “Contagious Interview” is behind […]

The stablecoin sector is entering a period of accelerated adoption comparable to the early growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and could hit a market cap of over $1.6 trillion by 2030. According to a new report published on April 24 by Citi Group’s Global Perspectives & Solutions unit, stablecoins are now […]

Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw another $917 million in inflows on Apr. 23, extending the previous day’s $912.7 million. In just two trading sessions, ETF issuers have soaked up more than $1.8 billion, or roughly 19,300 BTC at current prices, erasing the outflow streak that dominated early April. BlackRock’s IBIT led again, pulling in $634.2 million. […]

Russia’s Finance Ministry and the central bank plan to launch a crypto exchange exclusively for highly qualified investors, local media reported on April 23, confirming rumors from earlier in the year. The exchange aims to regulate digital asset activity and facilitate its use in cross-border trade under a pilot legal framework. It will operate within […]

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed fresh charges against a crypto scam operator, even as it closed one of its most controversial cases. This marks the SEC’s first major enforcement update under the newly appointed SEC Chair Paul Atkins.  The juxtaposition of cases, aggressive prosecution in one and total dismissal in another, […]

Standard Chartered’s global head of crypto research, Geoffrey Kendrick, believes Bitcoin (BTC) has yet to price in growing signs of systemic risk despite strengthening its case as a hedge in recent weeks. In an April 22 client note, Kendrick warned that political pressure on the US Federal Reserve is driving bond market stress that could […]

Bitcoin outpaced gold over the past 36 hours, reaching $88,500 and climbing 4.4%, compared to gold’s 3.5% ascent to $3,445 per ounce. The move comes as the US imposed duties as high as 3,521% on Southeast Asian solar panels, reigniting fears of renewed trade friction with China and rattling cross-asset sentiment. Per BBC News, the […]

MANTRA founder and CEO John Patrick Mullin has initiated the burn of his full 150 million OM token allocation, following through on a commitment made last week to bolster transparency and rebuild trust within the community. The token burn, which permanently removes the equivalent amount of OM from circulation, is part of a broader strategy […]

Tether has minted another $1 billion worth of USDT on the TRON blockchain on April 21, according to on-chain data. This latest transaction brings the total amount of USDT created on TRON this year alone to $10 billion, amid a sharp increase in stablecoin activity on the network. The steady rise in Tether’s supply aligns […]

The following is a guest post and opinion from John deVadoss, Co-Founder of the InterWork Alliancez. Crypto projects tend to chase the buzzword du jour; however, their urgency in attempting to integrate Generative AI ‘Agents’ poses a systemic risk. Most crypto developers have not had the benefit of working in the trenches coaxing and cajoling […]

The following is a guest post and opinion from Vince Kadar, CEO of Polymath. The global crypto landscape is evolving rapidly, and Pakistan is no exception. US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies have influenced the Pakistani government’s stance, transforming it from a crypto-averse nation into one that is actively working to build a crypto-friendly economy. […]

The following is a guest post and opinion of Matthew Niemerg, Co-Founder of the Aleph Zero. I won’t admit to being a fan of much of Europe’s political direction (or destination) at the moment. News recently that Apple is partly removing end-to-end encryption from its UK customers after the UK government pressure under their Online […]

The DeFi Education Fund (DEF) submitted a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 18 proposing five core principles for creating a “token safe harbor” framework to support decentralized finance initiatives while broader regulatory legislation is pending. The recommendations aim to help the SEC structure a time-limited exemption for token projects developing […]

Canary Capital has filed for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), proposing the Canary Staked TRX ETF launch. According to the S-1 registration statement submitted on April 18, the fund would offer investors exposure to the price movements of TRX while incorporating staking features. The application is pending […]

HashKey Capital has launched the first regulated XRP Tracker Fund in Asia, according to an April 18 statement. The XRP Tracker Fund closely follows the price of XRP, the third-largest crypto asset by market capitalization and a token widely used in Ripple’s global payments infrastructure. The fund is HashKey Capital’s third tracker product, following its […]

Hidden Road, a digital asset and foreign exchange prime brokerage firm recently acquired by Ripple, has secured a broker-dealer license in the US, expanding its capabilities to serve institutional investors, the firm’s President, Noel Kimmel, told Bloomberg News. The license enables Hidden Road to offer prime brokerage, clearing, and financing services across fixed-income assets to […]

ProShares has confirmed plans to launch a set of XRP futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by April 30, according to an updated April 15 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the filing, the asset management firm plans to introduce three futures-based funds: the ProShares UltraShort XRP ETF, the ProShares Ultra XRP […]

Developers and operators of decentralized privacy protocols remain exposed to potential US sanctions enforcement despite the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) removing Tornado Cash smart contracts from its sanctions in March. According to an April 15 report published by the DeFi Education Fund, while the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Tornado […]

One hundred days after the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework took effect, most of the crypto industry is still racing to catch up. On April 14, Circle’s executive Patrick Hansen, citing data from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), reported that only 11 stablecoin issuers and 15 crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) had received authorization. […]

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed decisions on two proposed amendments related to crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), extending review periods for both staking and in-kind redemption models into June 2025.  The new timelines apply to Grayscale’s Ethereum (ETH) staking filing and VanEck filings for in-kind redemptions on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether ETFs. […]

Bitcoin held near the $84,500 level on Monday following a weekend of muted price movement, while traditional markets reflected diverging investor sentiment in the wake of the latest moves in US-China trade tensions. The White House initially announced Friday that smartphones, computers, and other consumer electronics would be exempt from steep tariffs. The US Customs […]

In the latest round of the Trump tariff saga that has economists around the world on the edge of their seats, the U.S. released updated guidelines on Friday exempting specific technology devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and machines needed to make semiconductors, from reciprocal tariffs imposed by the U.S. The new tariff guidelines exclude a […]

The following is a guest post and opinion from Forest Bai, Co-Founder at Foresight Ventures. Stablecoins are no longer a crypto niche—today, they are the infrastructure layer powering the next generation of global payments.  Over the past year, the stablecoin market cap has doubled, soaring from under $150 billion to a record $232 billion, while […]

The following is a guest post from Konstantin Vasilenko, Co-Founder of Paybis. The cryptocurrency industry has come a long way in the past decade, but let’s face it – buying crypto for the first time can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. Despite all the advancements, first-time buyers often face a maze […]

The sell-side risk ratio is a behavioral metric designed to assess the likelihood of Bitcoin holders selling their coins based on past accumulation and current market conditions. A low value suggests holders are unlikely to spend, while a high value indicates mounting incentives to realize gains or cut losses. By segmenting this ratio across long-term […]

Roughly 55 million US adults currently own crypto, and a substantial majority of them say digital assets have improved their lives, according to the 2025 State of Crypto Holders Report commissioned by the National Cryptocurrency Association.  The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, found that about 21% of the US population owns crypto, and 76% […]

China’s finance ministry has raised tariffs on select US imports to 125%, matching the United States’ most recent escalation and signaling continued parity in the trade conflict. The tariff adjustment, announced early Friday, comes just two days after Beijing raised duties to 84%, following Washington’s move to impose higher import taxes on Chinese goods. The […]

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs have jointly filed a motion to hold their appeals in abeyance, citing an agreement in principle to resolve their long-standing case.  The motion, submitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on April 10, seeks to suspend proceedings while the parties […]

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved proposals from Nasdaq and Cboe to list and trade options on spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) managed by BlackRock and Fidelity, according to April 9 filings. The orders were granted for the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) and the Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) following a review process […]

New York is taking steps toward using blockchain technology to improve its election integrity. On April 8, Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A7716, which proposes a study into the feasibility of using blockchain to enhance the security and integrity of state elections. According to the bill: “The state board of elections, in consultation with, and […]

CoinShares head of research James Butterfill called the infamous “Bitcoin death cross” indicator “total nonsense,” citing historical data suggesting that these events often precede positive returns rather than prolonged declines. Butterfill made the statement in an April 8 post, one day after Bitcoin (BTC) registered a death cross pattern. On April 7, BTC’s 50-day simple […]

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A Nigerian court has adjourned a tax evasion case against Binance to April 30 to allow the country’s tax authority time to respond to a legal request from the exchange, according to a statement by the company’s legal counsel. Reuters reported that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is seeking $2 billion in back taxes […]

Bitcoin tumbled from $83,000 to $74,000 overnight, triggering over $1.36 billion in liquidations across digital asset markets, according to Coinglass. The sharp correction followed escalating trade tensions, with U.S. President Donald Trump announcing sweeping tariffs on nearly all major trading partners late Friday. More than 441,000 traders were liquidated over the 24 hours, with long […]

The United States has made its support for Argentina’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) negotiations conditional on President Javier Milei’s willingness to sever ties with China, particularly by terminating a longstanding currency swap agreement. This move is seen as a strategic effort to counter China’s growing influence in the region. Argentina requested a $20 billion […]

The following is a guest post and opinion of Shibtoshi, Founder of SquidGrow. Memecoins have created unprecedented chaos within the crypto industry. Most analysts see the chaos as a binary — some criticize memecoins as mere speculative assets, while others defend them for challenging low-float-high FDV VC-backed tokens. But we need a new perspective. One […]

The following is a guest post and opinion of Anastasija Plotnikova, CEO and Co-Founder of Fideum. 2025 has been dubbed “the year of the stablecoin,” with stablecoins surging in popularity and gaining ground globally, especially under the new crypto-friendly U.S. administration.  Leading fiat-backed stablecoins USDT and USDC hold 92% of the market share. Tether, the […]

US President Donald Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs on 180 countries have reignited global trade tensions, which has led to fresh interest in Bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic financial asset, according to VanEck’s head of digital assets, Matthew Sigel. Following the April 2 announcement, Bitcoin dipped to the $81,000 range amid broader risk-off sentiment. However, the […]

PayPal announced plans to allow US users to buy, sell, and transfer Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) through its core platform and Venmo, marking the latest expansion in the payments giant’s crypto offerings. The rollout, set to take place in the coming weeks, will increase PayPal’s supported digital assets to seven and respond to growing […]

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has launched a new tokenized real-time collateral management platform, signaling a major institutional commitment to decentralized finance infrastructure in the United States. The initiative is built as an AppChain and represents the first industry-wide use of a blockchain-native financial network to facilitate digital asset-backed collateral operations across markets. […]

Bitwise Asset Management has rolled out three new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to generate consistent monthly income by leveraging the high volatility of crypto-linked stocks, according to an April 3 statement. The newly launched ETFs include the Bitwise Coinbase Option Income Strategy ETF (ICOI), Bitwise Marathon Digital Option Income Strategy ETF (IMRA), and Bitwise MicroStrategy […]

TRUMP, the Solana-based memecoin launched by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has fallen 10.36% over the past 24 hours, placing it seventh among the biggest losers across all digital assets by market capitalization. The price decline follows the formal announcement of sweeping new U.S. tariffs that have roiled markets and triggered a spike in perceived […]

Pump.fun, the Solana-based launchpad behind a wave of viral token launches, introduced a new onchain lending protocol that lets users borrow crypto to buy memecoins and NFTs. The platform, called Pump.Fi, will allow buyers to pay just one-third upfront and finance the rest over 60 days, giving retail traders a new way to access speculative […]

On March 31, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined net outflow of $60.6 million. IBIT posted an inflow of $15.1 million, while BITB had an outflow of $19.9 million. ARKB lost $23.2 million, and BTCW shed $32.6 million. Other issuers showed zero net activity. These flows followed the $93.2 million outflow on March 28, which […]

Renewable energy could power over 70% of Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations by 2030, according to a report published by MiCA Crypto Alliance andh data analytics firm Nodiens. The report highlighted that this shift comes as miners move away from fossil fuels in favor of cleaner alternatives like wind, solar, hydro, and energy from waste. Renewable […]

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, acquired 8,888 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025. According to crypto analytics firm SpotOnChain, the purchase is worth approximately $735 million and raises Tether’s total Bitcoin holdings to 92,647 BTC, valued at around $7.64 billion. The firm’s Bitcoin holdings now place it among the top […]

The Solana Policy Institute (SPI), a non-partisan, non-profit organization, was established on March 31 to engage with lawmakers, educate them on the role of decentralized networks in the digital economy, and advocate for Solana (SOL) in Washington. The group will focus on promoting legal clarity for builders and users of Solana-based applications. SPI was established […]

Bitcoin is starting the week around $81,800, marking a 1.98% decrease over the past 24 hours and continuing a weeklong downtrend that has seen the asset fall over 7% from its March 25 local peak of $88,400. The sustained decline has triggered roughly $220 million in liquidated crypto positions, extending Bitcoin’s streak of lower lows […]

In the wake of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, over 1,700 fatalities have been confirmed and thousands injured across the two nations. The epicenter, located near Mandalay in central Myanmar, caused widespread destruction, including collapsed buildings, damaged infrastructure, and flooding. In Thailand, Bangkok experienced significant tremors, leading to the […]

The following is a guest post from Michael Egorov, Founder of Curve Finance. The recent Bybit hack saw a grand total of $1.5 billion lost in crypto assets and has become the biggest hack in the entire history of this industry. The thing that makes this breach particularly concerning is that hackers targeted Bybit’s cold storage […]

The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief fromThe Tokenist. If anything can be learned from the crypto market is that if a shortcut exists, it will be taken. When digital collectibles in the form of NFTs emerged, the market was quickly saturated. In turn, speculative NFT buys on their resell […]

Fidelity Investments director of global macro Jurrien Timmer believes that Bitcoin (BTC) has a “possible” path to surpassing gold in market value — but “not any time soon.” In a detailed social media post, Timmer explained his view using a chart comparing the projected growth of gold and Bitcoin over time. He noted that if […]

Fidelity Investments director of global macro Jurrien Timmer believes that Bitcoin (BTC) has a “possible” path to surpassing gold in market value — but “not any time soon.” In a detailed social media post, Timmer explained his view using a chart comparing the projected growth of gold and Bitcoin over time. He noted that if […]

The average stablecoin liquidity per token declined from $1.8 million in 2021 to just $5,500 in March 2025, a 99.7% drop, forcing protocols to demonstrate sound reasons for investors to hold. According to a recent report by research firm Decentralised, the drop illustrates how rising token issuance, now surpassing 40 million assets, has diluted available […]

Stablecoins have become the cornerstone of the crypto ecosystem, making up most crypto trading pairs and facilitating a massive chunk of blockchain transactions. The top five chains in terms of stablecoin market capitalization — Ethereum, Tron, BSC, Base, and Arbitrum — reveal distinct patterns in issuance, bridging, and usage. The distribution and usage of stablecoins across […]

Paul Atkins, former SEC Commissioner and President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), appeared before the Senate Banking Committee on March 27, vowing to restore clarity and restraint to the agency’s regulatory agenda. A key focus of his testimony was the need for coherent rules governing digital assets, which […]

The following is a guest post from Susannah Evans, IBC Product Lead at Interchain Foundation. The future of the internet is shaping up to be promising, and there is no doubt that blockchain and Web3 technologies have been at the forefront of this innovation, promising decentralization, security, and financial sovereignty. However, despite all its advancements, […]

Bernstein believes Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, could amass more than 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) by 2033 in a bullish market cycle, Benzinga reported on March 26, citing a research note. The projection issued by Bernstein analysts, outlines two vastly different paths for the company depending on macroeconomic conditions and Bitcoin’s long-term price trajectory. Bull […]

CEXs Centralized exchanges are dominated by a few big players, with Binance far outpacing all others in trading volume. With around $17 billion in 24-hour volume recorded on March 25, Binance’s trading volume is an order of magnitude higher than any other exchange. Binance offers roughly 1,868 markets (479 coins) and captures an outsized share […]

Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) filed on March 25 to trade a spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) issued by Fidelity through the registration of a 19b-4 form. The move comes four days after Fidelity registered a Solana fund in Delaware. As of Dec. 31, Fidelity registered $5.9 trillion in assets under management, making it […]

Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) spiked to $57.56 billion in the early trading hours of March 24—a 10.97% increase in a single day. Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) is a critical indicator of market activity, sentiment, and potential price direction. Between March 21 and March 24, Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) experienced notable fluctuations. On […]

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said Bitcoin (BTC) is more likely to climb to $110,000 before experiencing a significant correction, pivoting from his previous stance that further downside was likely until BTC hit $70,000. Hayes said in a social media post on March 24 that his views have flipped bullish due to the potential shift in […]

The following is a guest post from Felix Xu, Founder of ARPA Network. The U.S. government’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted dramatically, emphasizing accelerated innovation over regulatory oversight. In particular, President Donald Trump’s executive order, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, has set a new tone for AI development, one rooted […]

The Open House Group, a prominent Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed real estate firm, has expanded its crypto payment options to include XRP, SOL, and DOGE. This addition brings the total number of accepted digital currencies on the company’s platform to five, complementing the previously supported Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). As Japan’s fifth-largest real estate company […]

The following is a guest post from Georgi Koreli, CEO & Co-Founder of Hinkal. For years, crypto wallets have been as clear as glass, showing every single transaction, balance, and interaction on an open ledger. While this was once seen as a foundational asset of blockchain tech, many now see it as a critical weakness. […]

The following is a guest post from Chris Thomas, Head of Blockchain and Corporate Security at GRVT. While a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, in the world of cryptocurrency, that weak link is often security. Each year, billions of dollars vanish overnight from the crypto market due to security breaches, hacks […]

The following is a guest post from Maksym Sakharov, Co-Founder & Group CEO of WeFi. The current markets are experiencing tailwinds due to the tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration and retaliatory measures from trading partners. So far, however, the market proponents are saying that Trump’s tariffs are primarily a negotiation strategy, and their effect […]

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has rejected Ethena Labs’ application to issue asset-referenced tokens under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The regulator also raised concerns that the sUSDe may constitute an unlicensed security offering. According to BaFin’s official notice, the application submitted by Ethena GmbH, a Frankfurt-based entity under Ethena Labs’ […]

South Korean prosecutors raided the headquarters of crypto exchange Bithumb on March 19 as part of an investigation into whether the company’s former CEO misused corporate funds to purchase an apartment, according to local media reports. Authorities from the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office searched Bithumb’s Yeoksam-dong offices, looking into claims that the exchange provided […]

Token launchpad Pump.fun has announced PumpSwap, a native decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Solana. The launch comes amid a nearly 60% monthly revenue decrease. The new DEX will launch tokens after completing their bonding curve instead of creating a liquidity pool on Raydium. As a result, the new migration system removes the previous 6 SOL […]

White House AI and crypto advisor David Sacks criticized claims that he “dumped” his crypto holdings and clarified that, after being appointed by President Donald Trump, he was required to divest due to government ethics rules. In a March 19 social media post, Sacks addressed recent reports suggesting he had sold off his Bitcoin (BTC), […]

Microsoft researchers have identified a new remote access trojan (RAT) named StilachiRAT, designed to steal cryptocurrency wallet data, credentials, and system information while maintaining persistent access to compromised devices, the company disclosed on March 17. The malware, first detected in November 2024, employs stealth techniques and anti-forensic measures to evade detection. While Microsoft has not […]

The regulation of stablecoins in the US can reach President Donald Trump’s desk in two months, according to the Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets Markets, Bo Hines. During a speech at Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit, Hines said the market does not fully grasp how legislation on stablecoins can benefit the […]

March brought significant volatility to Bitcoin. After starting the month trading around $90,000, Bitcoin experienced a series of sharp declines, dipping below $80,000 by mid-March. This 10% correction came amid mounting concerns about geopolitical tensions, aggressive US trade policies, and broader economic instability. The volatility mirrored a broader risk-off sentiment, with global equity markets also […]

A senior European Central Bank (ECB) official said that President Donald Trump’s aggressive push for crypto adoption could fuel financial instability and urged EU policymakers to strengthen their regulatory stance to mitigate potential fallout. François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France and a member of the ECB’s Governing Council, said in an […]

Francois Villeroy de Galhau, the governor of Banque de France and the European Central Bank Governing Council’s member, believes U.S. president Donald Trump is making a huge mistake by supporting cryptocurrencies. In an interview with French weekly La Tribune Dimanche, Villeroy de Galhau said that the U.S. might be paving the way for the next […]

Officials of Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) seized 63 illegal crypto mining machines on Friday, according to a report by The Nation. The illegal crypto mining rigs, worth around 2 million baht ($60,000), were found in three abandoned houses in the Pathum Thani province. Officials conducted a raid after locals of the region complained about […]

The following is a guest post from Rob Viglione, CEO at Horizen Labs. If we had stopped at dial-up internet, we’d never have gotten Netflix, real-time gaming, or cloud computing. The evolution of internet infrastructure paved the way for mass adoption. In the same way, Layer-3s are an inevitable evolution of blockchain infrastructure—removing friction, lowering […]

The following is a guest post from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. DeFi has emerged as one of the most successful niches in the cryptocurrency industry, pioneering innovative economic tools and significantly driving value across the crypto ecosystem. In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of DeFi’s historical development, current market landscape, and […]

VanEck has submitted an S-1 registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed Avalanche exchange-traded fund (ETF), aiming to provide investors with direct exposure to AVAX. According to the filing, the VanEck Avalanche ETF will hold AVAX directly and value its shares based on the MarketVector Avalanche Benchmark Rate, which […]

Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn believes the GENIUS Act could favor Tether by allowing it to operate under relatively flexible conditions. Thorn assessed that the bill would open a pathway for Tether to register onshore but would not require it to do so to continue operations. Limited restrictions for offshore issuers Based on the […]

March has so far been an extremely volatile month for Bitcoin, with the past 13 days recording sharp price swings ranging between $95,000 and $78,000. However, despite these fluctuations, liquidity played a key role in stabilizing the market, particularly by minimizing the duration of price dips below $80,000. Market depth, a critical liquidity metric, measures […]

The Senate Banking Committee passed the GENIUS Act with bipartisan support on an 18-6 vote, clearing the bill for the full Senate to consider. Senator Bill Hagerty authored the bill, which received the backing of all Republican members of the Committee and Democratic Senators Mark Warner, Andy Kim, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Ruben Gallego, and Angela […]

Bitcoin ETFs experienced net withdrawals on most trading days this month. March opened with continuous outflows, extending a downturn that began in late February. Between March 3 and March 7, every single day saw net outflows — roughly $74 million on March 3, $143 million on March 4, $38 million on March 5, $134 million […]

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, secured its first institutional investment with a $2 billion backing from Abu Dhabi-based investment giant MGX. The deal, announced on March 12, marks the largest investment ever received by a crypto company and the most significant transaction conducted entirely in stablecoins. Strategic growth The investment grants MGX a minority […]

Over the past 30 days, Bitcoin (BTC) whales have acquired more than 65,000 BTC, signaling sustained buying pressure despite the broader market correction. At the same time, the Coinbase premium is forming higher lows, even as the price trends lower, adding complexity to market sentiment. CryptoQuant community analyst Caueconomy highlighted on-chain data indicating that whales, […]

Research shows that AI computational power has doubled every 3.4 months since 2012, compared to the two-year cycle defined by Moore’s Law. This accelerated pace breaks from traditional computing’s predictable path. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang characterized AI’s progression as closer to “Moore’s Law squared.” Practically, AI has advanced approximately 100,000x within a decade, a pace […]

Bitcoin saw a drop in trading volume across both the spot and futures markets over the past five days. The decline, which followed a sharp drop in Bitcoin’s price after a week of extreme volatility, was likely driven by a combination of disappointing political developments, macroeconomic tensions, and weekend trading patterns. Data from Checkonchain shows […]

Bybit, a major crypto exchange, has experienced a sharp decline in market share following the $1.5 billion security breach it suffered in February. Data from Kaiko reveals that Bybit’s market share plummeted from nearly 20% on Feb. 21 — the day of the attack — to as low as 5% on March 2. However, the […]

The following is a guest post from Uldis Tēraudkalns, Chief Revenue Officer at Paybis. The stablecoin market supports the general trend: today, its total market cap surpassed $225 billion. Data from DefilLama shows a jump from under $140 billion at the end of 2023, while another jump of over $25 billion followed Donald Trump’s President-elect […]

The following is a guest post from Betsabe Botaitis, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Hedera. In the blockchain space, “DeFi” has traditionally referred to decentralized finance, where peer-to-peer systems replace intermediaries like banks. But a deeper, and more meaningful, vision is emerging: Decentralized Financial Inclusion. This shift focuses on creating financial systems that ensure […]

U.S. crypto firms were heavily vested in President Donald Trump’s reelection in 2024, contributing upwards of $144 million towards his campaign. But “unchecked political spending” poses “profound risks,” according to a report published by the Center for Political Accountability (CPA), a nonprofit promoting transparency in corporate political contributions. The report states that the crypto companies’ […]

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the US regulatory body responsible for overseeing national banks, issued a significant clarification on Friday regarding crypto activities. The OCC announced that banks are now permitted to engage in certain crypto-related operations without seeking prior regulatory approval, giving the green light for banks to custody digital […]

Realized volatility measures how much an asset’s price fluctuated over a past period and is typically calculated by taking the standard deviation of daily (often log) returns and annualizing it. It differs from implied volatility, which reflects market expectations for future price swings. Realized volatility is crucial because it captures actual market risk and helps […]

Binance unveiled a new community-driven governance model for token listings and delistings, giving users a direct role in shaping the exchange’s offerings. The initiative, announced on March 7, introduces “Vote to List” and “Vote to Delist” mechanisms, as well as expanded listing options to improve market access for emerging projects. Under the new framework, Binance […]

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko denied rumors that Solana representatives lobbied for the network’s inclusion in a proposed US government crypto reserve. The remarks come amid media speculation that Ripple had pushed for Solana’s addition to bolster its own credibility. Yakovenko dismissed claims that Solana had formally advocated for its place in the reserve. Yakovenko replied […]

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proposed reducing the country’s crypto tax rates, signaling a shift in regulatory approach. On March 6, Akihisa Shiozaki, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives, shared details of the proposal on X, noting that it is open for public feedback until March 30. The initiative seeks to redefine […]

Since the beginning of March, Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) and Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) reflected significant volatility in Bitcoin’s price, indicating how quickly investor sentiment changed. Over the past few days, the market has remained in net profit, which indicates that most investors retained a generally optimistic stance despite the volatility resulting in […]

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has reportedly directed his administration to explore Bitcoin mining to capitalize on the country’s surplus energy, the state-owned national news agency BeITA reported on March 4. According to the report, Lukashenko stressed that the country should use its excess electricity for crypto mining, pointing to increased demand and potential profitability. The […]

President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement about a strategic crypto reserve triggered an aggressive wave of volatility in the market. Bitcoin’s abrupt spikes and drops in the past several days had a pronounced effect on the futures market, driving trading volumes, shifts in open interests, and large-scale liquidations. Bitcoin’s perpetual futures (perps) overwhelmingly dominated trading activity […]

SBI VC Trade has become Japan’s first company to receive official approval to handle stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC), marking a significant step in the country’s crypto market. On March 4, the firm announced its registration as an “Electronic Payment Instruments Business Operator” under Japan’s updated regulatory framework. This milestone allows the platform to facilitate […]

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club and CyberPunks NFT collections. The regulator does not intend to take any further enforcement actions and did not issue any charges against the firm. In a social media post on March 3, Yuga […]

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has voiced concerns over the United States’ growing influence in crypto, suggesting that the country may be leveraging digital assets to serve its national interests. In a March 3 post on X, Young Ju highlighted the rapid shift in the US approach toward crypto, stating that the market appears to […]

Bitcoin’s price recovered by 101% to trade at $94,003 on March 2, climbing out of the technical bear market, according to CryptoSlate data. Altcoins have also recorded massive gains on Sunday, with XRP up over 37% to $2.94108 over the past 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) climbed over 13% to $2,504.08 over the past 24 hours […]

In a surprising turn of events, a tweet attributed to former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has emerged, suggesting the creation of a “U.S. Crypto Reserve” that would include several prominent assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). According to the tweet, Trump’s executive order on digital assets would […]

The following is a guest post from Jill Ford, Founder of Bitford Digital. The ongoing turbulence in global trade policies has sent shockwaves through multiple industries, and Bitcoin mining is no exception. Many in the crypto mining sector are now grappling with the impact of these tariffs as they come into sharper focus.  Some are already dealing […]

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Uniswap founder Hayden Adams criticized the newly founded Ethereum Foundation’s (EF) advisory group, titled “Silviculture Society.” He said the initiative was not what the community was looking for and called on the Foundation to improve its communication by taking a clearer and more direct approach. He said in a Feb. 28 X post: “Honest, direct feedback: […]

The Trump Organization is broadening its digital ambitions with a new trademark filing that points to an imminent entry into the blockchain space. The filing, submitted on Feb. 24, by DTTM Operations LLC to the US Patent and Trademark Office, reveals plans for a proprietary “TRUMP” mark that will underpin a suite of digital offerings, […]

Thorchain is experiencing a developer exodus, as hackers from Lazarus Group are using the interoperability-focused blockchain to launder Ethereum (ETH) stolen in the Bybit hack. A Thorchain developer known as TCB announced that Pluto, the protocol’s unofficial lead developer, is stepping down. TCB himself has also indicated his imminent departure unless a swift resolution is […]

Bitcoin’s price dropped to $86,000 on Feb. 27 after struggling to maintain support at $88,000 for the past two days. The sudden price drop caused a swift and aggressive reaction across the market, with everyone from institutions to derivatives traders suffering losses.  Despite the significantly larger size of the derivatives market, the spot market seems […]

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded the largest outflow on Feb. 25, with $937.9 million pulled out of the funds in a single day. This massive exit, the biggest since the ETFs launched in January 2024, reflects a growing unease in the crypto market.  Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) led the outflows, shedding $344 million, […]

Binance refuted social media claims that it is offloading its Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) holdings. On Feb. 26, Binance’s customer support team addressed the speculation on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the exchange is not engaging in large-scale token sales. The firm clarified that it functions solely as a marketplace that facilitates transactions, with […]

Bitcoin’s price plummeted to $88,500 on Feb. 25, triggering $1.48 billion in liquidations across the futures market. This significant correction, which sent Bitcoin well below the short-term holder realized price, was partly sparked by macro uncertainty following Trump’s proposed tariffs. While the initial reaction to the tariffs sent Bitcoin to $91,000, altcoins saw an even […]

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has voiced concerns that the company’s rivals are leveraging legal and regulatory tactics to destabilize the stablecoin issuer. In a Feb. 25 post on X, Ardoino alleged that some stablecoin issuers in the US are using political lobbying and legislative efforts to target Tether’s operations. According to him: “While our competitors […]

The European Union has taken action against Garantex, a Russia-based crypto exchange, as part of its 16th sanctions package targeting entities linked to the Ukraine conflict. In a statement released on Feb. 24, the EU identified Garantex as a key player in facilitating Russia’s efforts to bypass financial restrictions. The council cited the exchange’s close […]

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is nearing the half-a-million Bitcoin milestone after its latest acquisition. A Feb. 24 US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing revealed that Strategy acquired 20,356 BTC for $1.99 billion, paying an average of $97,514 per BTC. This brings the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings to 499,096 BTC, which are now valued […]

The following is a guest post from Sofia Bobrik, CEO and Co-founder at TechWaves PR. Latin America is a tough market for the region’s telcos and their customers. From indebted operators, falling revenues, and counterproductive incentives to unaffordable tariffs, low service quality, as well as a gap in connectivity and demand, the LATAM telecom industry must […]

The following is a guest article from Agne Linge , Head of growth at WeFi. Over the last few months, the crypto industry has been celebrating an evident pro-crypto shift in the US regulatory space. The optimism is well founded – the US president has his own meme coin, the SEC has already vowed to […]

The following is a guest article from Mike Wasyl, CEO at Bracket. DeFi has fast-tracked and failed with some terrible economic models over the last four years. But there’s something romantic about a tarpless economy that keeps onlookers gawking. Peeling back the penguins, Ponzi schemes, and perpetual jargon, we find a 24/7 market creating opportunities […]

The following is a guest post from Steven Pu, Co-founder of Taraxa. There’s no question about it, President Trump’s inauguration is a watershed moment for American crypto innovators. In just little over a week, we’ve seen a rapid series of crypto-friendly initiatives helmed by unambiguously pro-crypto leadership. These initiatives are in stark contrast to the […]

Bitcoin’s realized profits for large holders—addresses holding 10-100 BTC, 100-1K BTC, and 1 K—10 K BTC—declined steadily in February 2025. Data from CryptoQuant showed a significant spike in the second half of January, which saw up to $3 billion in realized profits. However, since January, these holders have progressively realized fewer profits, with February showing […]

The crypto exchange ByBit has been hacked, and roughly $1.5 billion in Ethereum (ETH) has been stolen — making this one of the biggest hacks in history. On Feb. 21, the crypto trading platform stated on social media platform X that it detected unauthorized activity involving one of its Ethereum cold wallets. According to the firm: “The incident occurred […]

French lender Societe Generale’s unit SG-FORGE launched its euro-backed stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), on the Stellar blockchain, expanding its multichain strategy and reinforcing compliance with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The move aims to provide businesses and financial institutions with a secure, transparent, and scalable digital euro option, leveraging Stellar’s blockchain infrastructure for […]

Microsoft has introduced its Majorana 1 quantum chip amid continued discussion on Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360 (BIP-360), which outlines measures to protect against quantum threats. Microsoft’s new chip encodes quantum information using topological qubits based on Majorana zero modes that store data in nonlocal states, a design that reduces error susceptibility by requiring simultaneous interference […]

Bitcoin’s four-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has dropped to its lowest point ever, now at 14.45%. CAGR measures the average annual return an asset generates over a specified period. It is calculated by assessing the return on investment (ROI) between two points and determining the annualized compounded return. For BTC, a four-year holding period […]

Tether has introduced TradeFi, a new service designed to enhance global trade through innovative financing solutions. On Feb. 19, the company’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, shared the announcement on X, emphasizing that TradeFi will address the financial needs of modern commerce. TradeFi expands Tether’s growing product portfolio, which already includes stablecoins, asset tokenization, and wallet development […]

The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) disclosed holdings of more than $13 million in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at the end of the fourth quarter, marking another sign of traditional financial institutions increasing their exposure to digital assets. According to a newly filed disclosure with the SEC, BNY Mellon owns 115,108 shares of […]

Russian energy provider Rosseti reportedly saw a significant financial hit due to illegal crypto mining in 2024, with losses amounting to approximately 1.3 billion rubles ($14.2 million). On Feb. 18, local media outlet Tass reported that Rosseti said these losses stem from unauthorized electricity consumption across multiple regions, with the North Caucasus Grid alone accounting […]

Bitcoin (BTC) has remained locked in a tight trading range of $91,000 to $102,000 for the past 81 days, reflecting traders waiting for clearer macroeconomic signals before making decisive moves, according to Bitfinex. The firm’s latest Alpha report highlighted that BTC has shown little directional momentum despite escalating global geopolitical tensions. Its weekly performance posted […]

Ethereum transactions burning over 500 ETH and sending 591 ETH to WikiLeaks drew attention on Tuesday. Blockchain data show that an account identified as “Hu Lezhi” executed a series of transfers that included donations to WikiLeaks-designated addresses, transfers to null addresses representing token burns, and payments to grant providers. The transactions, totaling over 1,000 ETH […]

The following is a guest post by Matthew Niemerg, Co-founder of Aleph Zero. In the grand halls of Florence’s Palazzo Medici, during the Renaissance, the legendary banking family conducted their affairs with an intricate dance of transparency and secrecy. While their ledgers tracked every florin with meticulous precision, access to these records was guarded as carefully […]

The following article is an op-ed by Debra Nita, Associate Director, Head of Growth at YAP Global. The next crypto breakthrough won’t come from a whitepaper or promises to “revolutionize finance.” It will emerge from something simpler, more human. Like NFTs, gaming and decentralized finance (DeFi) took off in retail popularity in 2021-22, the current […]

The following is a guest post by Rob Viglione, CEO of Horizen Labs. Standards are the unsung heroes of technological innovation. They pave the way for true interoperability and establish a solid foundation for businesses to operate. A solid foundation of standards and guidelines makes it possible for builders to take a longer view and design more […]

With Bitcoin dominance over 60% and most alts trailing like a lame horse, retail sentiment in the crypto market is reaching new lows. A previously rapid-fire, high-innovation space has become a breeding ground for meme coin trading, scams, and burnout. After a decade of growth and development, the market appears to have lost its way, […]

Malicious actors stole roughly $9.9 billion from the crypto ecosystem last year — the lowest amount since 2021, according to a recent  Chainalysis report. The firm added that the figure is expected to rise to $12.4 billion as more fraudulent addresses are identified.  Additionally, the report warned that AI-powered fraud techniques and the professionalization of […]

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is optimistic about the progress of crypto regulations in the United States after engaging with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. In a Feb. 13 post on X, Garlinghouse shared that he met with several policymakers in Washington, D.C., including Senators Tim Scott and Chuck Schumer and Representatives French Hill, Ritchie Torres, and […]

Jupiter Exchange, a leading decentralized trading aggregator on Solana, announced plans to allocate 50% of its protocol fees toward repurchasing and locking JUP tokens for three years, starting Feb. 17. The initiative, which aims to reduce circulating supply and increase long-term stability, is part of Jupiter’s broader strategy to enhance platform sustainability and drive deeper […]

Tether has refuted claims made by JPMorgan analysts regarding its Bitcoin reserves and ability to comply with upcoming US stablecoin regulations. In a Feb. 13 statement to CryptoSlate, the stablecoin issuer confirmed that it is closely monitoring developments around US stablecoin regulations while actively engaging with local regulators. Tether acknowledged ongoing discussions surrounding the proposed […]

In late November, retail investor demand for Bitcoin surged significantly, reaching a peak on Nov. 27 that seemed to cap off a period of heightened enthusiasm among small Bitcoin holders. During that time, many new and existing participants aggressively entered the market, chasing the price momentum that had begun to build earlier in the quarter. […]