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Ethereum Forms Long-Legged Doji On Monthly Chart – Reversal Or Just A Pause?
Ethereum has been holding steady above the $1,800 level despite multiple failed attempts to break higher. The current price action signals a potential shift, with volatility compressing and momentum building for a major move in either direction. After months of selling pressure and weak performance relative to Bitcoin, analysts now believe ETH is approaching a critical inflection point.
Top analyst Ted Pillows shared a key technical observation, highlighting the formation of a long-legged Doji candle on Ethereum’s monthly timeframe. This type of candle typically reflects intense market indecision, where both bulls and bears tested the extremes, but neither side gained clear control by the close. It’s often seen near major turning points, especially after prolonged downtrends or consolidations.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/ethereum/ethereum-forms-long-legged-doji-on-monthly-chart-reversal-or-just-a-pause/
Ethereum has been holding steady above the $1,800 level despite multiple failed attempts to break higher. The current price action signals a potential shift, with volatility compressing and momentum building for a major move in either direction. After months of selling pressure and weak performance relative to Bitcoin, analysts now believe ETH is approaching a critical inflection point.
Top analyst Ted Pillows shared a key technical observation, highlighting the formation of a long-legged Doji candle on Ethereum’s monthly timeframe. This type of candle typically reflects intense market indecision, where both bulls and bears tested the extremes, but neither side gained clear control by the close. It’s often seen near major turning points, especially after prolonged downtrends or consolidations.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/ethereum/ethereum-forms-long-legged-doji-on-monthly-chart-reversal-or-just-a-pause/
Could XRP ETF Approval Be Near? Ripple To Meet SEC Chair Paul Atkins On May 2
As positive shifts in cryptocurrency regulation unfold under President Donald Trump’s second administration, speculation is mounting regarding the potential approval of spot XRP ETF applications.
This anticipation is fueled by significant changes at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), particularly the appointment of Paul Atkins as the new chair. Known for his pro-crypto stance, Atkins represents a departure from the stringent regulatory environment established by former chair Gary Gensler.
https://bitcoinist.com/could-xrp-etf-approval-be-near-ripple-to-meet-sec/
As positive shifts in cryptocurrency regulation unfold under President Donald Trump’s second administration, speculation is mounting regarding the potential approval of spot XRP ETF applications.
This anticipation is fueled by significant changes at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), particularly the appointment of Paul Atkins as the new chair. Known for his pro-crypto stance, Atkins represents a departure from the stringent regulatory environment established by former chair Gary Gensler.
https://bitcoinist.com/could-xrp-etf-approval-be-near-ripple-to-meet-sec/
Blockstream Spins out Mining and ASIC Divisions in Major Restructuring Effort
The bitcoin-focused technology firm closed a $210 million funding round led by Fulgur Ventures last October and is now implementing key expansion initiatives.
Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream has announced that it will spin out its mining and ASIC divisions, establishing them as independent companies as part of its newly implemented expansion strategy, according to a press release published on Wednesday.
Blockstream was co-founded in 2014 by current CEO Adam Back, the British computer scientist behind the Hashcash algorithm referenced in section four of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin whitepaper. Initially focused on developing sidechains, the firm has gradually diversified across multiple industries including software engineering, Bitcoin hardware, mining, and financial services.
https://news.bitcoin.com/blockstream-spins-out-mining-and-asic-divisions-in-major-restructuring-effort/
The bitcoin-focused technology firm closed a $210 million funding round led by Fulgur Ventures last October and is now implementing key expansion initiatives.
Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream has announced that it will spin out its mining and ASIC divisions, establishing them as independent companies as part of its newly implemented expansion strategy, according to a press release published on Wednesday.
Blockstream was co-founded in 2014 by current CEO Adam Back, the British computer scientist behind the Hashcash algorithm referenced in section four of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin whitepaper. Initially focused on developing sidechains, the firm has gradually diversified across multiple industries including software engineering, Bitcoin hardware, mining, and financial services.
https://news.bitcoin.com/blockstream-spins-out-mining-and-asic-divisions-in-major-restructuring-effort/
Hold The Hype—XRP ETF Not Arriving April 30, Analyst Says
ProShares has “no ETF launches planned for Wednesday, April 30,” the company spokesperson answered journalists yesterday.
The company made no comment on a timeline for future possible launches, other than to say they had “no further news to convey at this time.”
As market watchers explain, although there is no definitive date, investors can realistically anticipate a launch in the “short to medium term.” The confusion originated from an April 15 regulatory filing that multiple news organizations in error described as new.
https://bitcoinist.com/hold-the-hype-xrp-etf-not-arriving-april-30-analyst-says/
ProShares has “no ETF launches planned for Wednesday, April 30,” the company spokesperson answered journalists yesterday.
The company made no comment on a timeline for future possible launches, other than to say they had “no further news to convey at this time.”
As market watchers explain, although there is no definitive date, investors can realistically anticipate a launch in the “short to medium term.” The confusion originated from an April 15 regulatory filing that multiple news organizations in error described as new.
https://bitcoinist.com/hold-the-hype-xrp-etf-not-arriving-april-30-analyst-says/
What is Casper Crypto? Everything To Know About Casper 2.0 Launch on May 6
Mark your calendars because Casper 2.0 is set to launch on May 6. This major upgrade is designed to improve the network’s efficiency and adoption and bring them to the next level. With this highly anticipated launch just around the corner, now is the time to dive deeper into what Casper Crypto is all about.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just an enthusiast, you would want to keep this growing project on your radar. What are the hottest deals this year? Let’s dive deeper.
https://99bitcoins.com/news/presales/what-is-casper-crypto-everything-to-know-about-casper-2-0-launch-on-may-6/
Mark your calendars because Casper 2.0 is set to launch on May 6. This major upgrade is designed to improve the network’s efficiency and adoption and bring them to the next level. With this highly anticipated launch just around the corner, now is the time to dive deeper into what Casper Crypto is all about.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just an enthusiast, you would want to keep this growing project on your radar. What are the hottest deals this year? Let’s dive deeper.
https://99bitcoins.com/news/presales/what-is-casper-crypto-everything-to-know-about-casper-2-0-launch-on-may-6/
Big Comeback: Nexo Launches New Crypto Products in America
Nexo finally marks its return to the US market after previously withdrawing due to regulatory pressure. On April 28, 2025, the digital wealth management platform introduced its new products for retail and institutional clients, ranging from crypto savings accounts with daily yields, digital asset-based credit lines, to professional-grade trading services. Unlike before, this time Nexo seems to come with much more mature preparation.
https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/big-comeback-nexo-launches-new-crypto-products-in-america
Nexo finally marks its return to the US market after previously withdrawing due to regulatory pressure. On April 28, 2025, the digital wealth management platform introduced its new products for retail and institutional clients, ranging from crypto savings accounts with daily yields, digital asset-based credit lines, to professional-grade trading services. Unlike before, this time Nexo seems to come with much more mature preparation.
https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/big-comeback-nexo-launches-new-crypto-products-in-america
Dogecoin Price Breaks Resistance Trendline That Could Trigger Breakout Above $1
The Dogecoin price looks set to witness a breakout above the psychological $1 level, having broken a resistance trendline. Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade provided a timeline for when this massive surge could happen as DOGE rallies to a new all-time high (ATH).
Dogecoin Price Eyes Rally Above $1 Following Breach Of Resistance Trendline
In an X post, Trader Tardigrade predicted that the Dogecoin price could rally above $1 following a break above the resistance trendline. He revealed that DOGE has broken out of a mid-term resistance trendline while noting that there is no sign of a false break.
Related Reading: Crypto’s Dark Side: $9 Billion In Scam Losses Rock The US In 2024—FBI
He added that this price movement is very similar to those in February 2024, when there was a massive surge after a period of momentum buildup.
https://bitcoinist.com/dogecoin-price-breaks-resistance-trendline-that-could-trigger-breakout-above-1/
The Dogecoin price looks set to witness a breakout above the psychological $1 level, having broken a resistance trendline. Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade provided a timeline for when this massive surge could happen as DOGE rallies to a new all-time high (ATH).
Dogecoin Price Eyes Rally Above $1 Following Breach Of Resistance Trendline
In an X post, Trader Tardigrade predicted that the Dogecoin price could rally above $1 following a break above the resistance trendline. He revealed that DOGE has broken out of a mid-term resistance trendline while noting that there is no sign of a false break.
Related Reading: Crypto’s Dark Side: $9 Billion In Scam Losses Rock The US In 2024—FBI
He added that this price movement is very similar to those in February 2024, when there was a massive surge after a period of momentum buildup.
https://bitcoinist.com/dogecoin-price-breaks-resistance-trendline-that-could-trigger-breakout-above-1/
Cardano Founder Confirms XRP Integration, Frustrated By Chainlink Delays
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson used the closing minutes of a wide-ranging “ask-me-anything” session on Wednesday to give the community a granular look at two long-running alliance talks that have often generated more speculation than substance: a multisided collaboration with Ripple’s XRP ecosystem and an oracle integration with Chainlink.
Hoskinson, responding to a viewer who asked, “Charles, are partnerships of Ripple and Chainlink still being discussed?”, made it clear that progress has been uneven. “Ripple, yes. Chainlink we’re working hard on that,” he said.
https://bitcoinist.com/cardano-xrp-integration-chainlink-delays/
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson used the closing minutes of a wide-ranging “ask-me-anything” session on Wednesday to give the community a granular look at two long-running alliance talks that have often generated more speculation than substance: a multisided collaboration with Ripple’s XRP ecosystem and an oracle integration with Chainlink.
Hoskinson, responding to a viewer who asked, “Charles, are partnerships of Ripple and Chainlink still being discussed?”, made it clear that progress has been uneven. “Ripple, yes. Chainlink we’re working hard on that,” he said.
https://bitcoinist.com/cardano-xrp-integration-chainlink-delays/
Trezor Integrates 1inch Fusion for Gasless Crypto Swaps
Trezor has integrated 1inch Fusion into its Trezor Suite platform, enabling gasless and MEV-protected cryptocurrency swaps.
The Trezor integration allows users to trade tokens across multiple blockchains—including Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum—without needing native tokens to pay gas fees. Swaps are executed directly within Trezor Suite, leveraging 1inch Fusion’s liquidity aggregation and protection against front-running attacks.
In a release shared with Bitcoin.com News, key features include MEV attack prevention, cross-chain liquidity access, and hardware-level security. All transactions are signed offline via Trezor devices, ensuring private keys remain secure. The service is available for Trezor Model T, Safe 3, and Safe 5 users.
https://news.bitcoin.com/trezor-integrates-1inch-fusion-for-gasless-crypto-swaps/
Trezor has integrated 1inch Fusion into its Trezor Suite platform, enabling gasless and MEV-protected cryptocurrency swaps.
The Trezor integration allows users to trade tokens across multiple blockchains—including Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum—without needing native tokens to pay gas fees. Swaps are executed directly within Trezor Suite, leveraging 1inch Fusion’s liquidity aggregation and protection against front-running attacks.
In a release shared with Bitcoin.com News, key features include MEV attack prevention, cross-chain liquidity access, and hardware-level security. All transactions are signed offline via Trezor devices, ensuring private keys remain secure. The service is available for Trezor Model T, Safe 3, and Safe 5 users.
https://news.bitcoin.com/trezor-integrates-1inch-fusion-for-gasless-crypto-swaps/
ZKsync Hacker Accepts Bounty, Returns Nearly $5M in Stolen Crypto
Ethereum Layer-2 project ZKsync confirms resolution after exploit drains millions from airdrop contract; final report pending.
A hacker who drained nearly $5 million from Ethereum scaling protocol ZKsync’s airdrop contract has returned the stolen funds within the project’s 72-hour deadline, closing the chapter on the recent exploit.
“We’re pleased to share that the hacker has cooperated and returned the funds within the safe harbor deadline,” ZKsync posted on X, formerly Twitter. “The case is now considered resolved.”
The recovered assets, consisting of over 44.6 million ZK tokens and nearly 1,800 ETH, are now under the custody of the ZKsync Security Council, which will determine the next steps via governance.
https://decrypt.co/316099/zksync-hacker-accepts-bounty-returns-nearly-5m-in-stolen-crypto
Ethereum Layer-2 project ZKsync confirms resolution after exploit drains millions from airdrop contract; final report pending.
A hacker who drained nearly $5 million from Ethereum scaling protocol ZKsync’s airdrop contract has returned the stolen funds within the project’s 72-hour deadline, closing the chapter on the recent exploit.
“We’re pleased to share that the hacker has cooperated and returned the funds within the safe harbor deadline,” ZKsync posted on X, formerly Twitter. “The case is now considered resolved.”
The recovered assets, consisting of over 44.6 million ZK tokens and nearly 1,800 ETH, are now under the custody of the ZKsync Security Council, which will determine the next steps via governance.
https://decrypt.co/316099/zksync-hacker-accepts-bounty-returns-nearly-5m-in-stolen-crypto
Here’s Why Bitcoin, Altcoins Are Rallying: Does Bull Run Start?
The crypto market has started to show strong signs of a bull run for the first time since late January, with many catalysts driving the upward momentum.
Bitcoin rose by 6.5% to a six-week high of $94,000. Its market dominance reached 63.4% — market cap sitting at $1.85 trillion — for the first time since January 2021. This suggests that Bitcoin’s bullish momentum was a key driver for the altcoin ecosystem.
According to data from SoSoValue, the US-based spot BTC exchange-traded funds recorded a net inflow of $936.4 million, led by ARKB’s $267.1 million inflows, on April 22. This was the seventh-largest daily inflow into the Bitcoin-based investment products.
https://www.coinspeaker.com/bitcoin-altcoins-are-rallying-does-bull-run-start/
The crypto market has started to show strong signs of a bull run for the first time since late January, with many catalysts driving the upward momentum.
Bitcoin rose by 6.5% to a six-week high of $94,000. Its market dominance reached 63.4% — market cap sitting at $1.85 trillion — for the first time since January 2021. This suggests that Bitcoin’s bullish momentum was a key driver for the altcoin ecosystem.
According to data from SoSoValue, the US-based spot BTC exchange-traded funds recorded a net inflow of $936.4 million, led by ARKB’s $267.1 million inflows, on April 22. This was the seventh-largest daily inflow into the Bitcoin-based investment products.
https://www.coinspeaker.com/bitcoin-altcoins-are-rallying-does-bull-run-start/
Crypto Firms Circle And BitGo Set To Pursue US Bank Licenses, WSJ
Crypto is reportedly becoming more integrated into the conventional banking system, according to the Wall Street Journal. This shift occurs after the regulatory crackdown that followed the failure of crypto exchange FTX and its aftermath for many crypto-friendly institutions caused many in the conventional financial sector to withdraw their support from the digital asset market.
But now, with Trump’s recent vow to make America a “Bitcoin superpower,” things might be starting to change, the report alleges, and more integration between crypto and conventional banking could be on the horizon.
https://bitcoinist.com/crypto-firms-set-to-pursue-us-bank-licenses/
Crypto is reportedly becoming more integrated into the conventional banking system, according to the Wall Street Journal. This shift occurs after the regulatory crackdown that followed the failure of crypto exchange FTX and its aftermath for many crypto-friendly institutions caused many in the conventional financial sector to withdraw their support from the digital asset market.
But now, with Trump’s recent vow to make America a “Bitcoin superpower,” things might be starting to change, the report alleges, and more integration between crypto and conventional banking could be on the horizon.
https://bitcoinist.com/crypto-firms-set-to-pursue-us-bank-licenses/
Bearish Case For Bitcoin: Analyst Warns Falling Wedge Is A Whale Trap That Could Drag Price To $67k
Bitcoin has spent the past seven days trying to hold near $85,000, with a trading range between $83,200 and $86,000. Buying momentum has turned positive in the past 24 hours, but an interesting technical analysis of the current price action points to a looming downside risk.
Crypto analyst Xanrox laid out a bearish case for Bitcoin in an analysis on the TradingView platform, arguing that the ongoing falling wedge pattern, often seen as a bullish indicator, may actually be a calculated trap set by whales. According to his analysis, Bitcoin could crash to $67,000 before another strong move upwards.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bitcoin/bearish-case-for-bitcoin-analyst-warns-falling-wedge-is-a-whale-trap-that-could-drag-price-to-67k/
Bitcoin has spent the past seven days trying to hold near $85,000, with a trading range between $83,200 and $86,000. Buying momentum has turned positive in the past 24 hours, but an interesting technical analysis of the current price action points to a looming downside risk.
Crypto analyst Xanrox laid out a bearish case for Bitcoin in an analysis on the TradingView platform, arguing that the ongoing falling wedge pattern, often seen as a bullish indicator, may actually be a calculated trap set by whales. According to his analysis, Bitcoin could crash to $67,000 before another strong move upwards.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bitcoin/bearish-case-for-bitcoin-analyst-warns-falling-wedge-is-a-whale-trap-that-could-drag-price-to-67k/
Don’t Ignore This New Crypto Startup Making Card Machines Go Web3 – Top Crypto Presale to Buy Now?
Trying to spend cryptocurrency in most stores feels like attempting to pay with Monopoly money. Despite owning digital assets worth thousands, you reach for your credit card instead.
SpacePay aims to fix this disconnect with a payment platform that works on existing card machines, supports over 325 different crypto wallets, and converts digital currencies to regular money instantly for merchants.
Most shop owners already have enough on their plate without figuring out complicated crypto setups or buying expensive new equipment. SpacePay gets this, which is why their system works with those Android payment terminals already sitting on counters everywhere.
https://99bitcoins.com/news/dont-ignore-this-new-crypto-startup-making-card-machines-go-web3-top-crypto-presale-to-buy-now/
Trying to spend cryptocurrency in most stores feels like attempting to pay with Monopoly money. Despite owning digital assets worth thousands, you reach for your credit card instead.
SpacePay aims to fix this disconnect with a payment platform that works on existing card machines, supports over 325 different crypto wallets, and converts digital currencies to regular money instantly for merchants.
Most shop owners already have enough on their plate without figuring out complicated crypto setups or buying expensive new equipment. SpacePay gets this, which is why their system works with those Android payment terminals already sitting on counters everywhere.
https://99bitcoins.com/news/dont-ignore-this-new-crypto-startup-making-card-machines-go-web3-top-crypto-presale-to-buy-now/
The Daily: Brazilian crypto launderer gets 128 years, Oregon AG sues Coinbase, Ripple backs XRP fund
The following is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Happy Friday! It's been a largely quiet day thanks to Good Friday today and Easter this weekend. The crypto market rebounded somewhat, with bitcoin hovering just below $85,000 as of writing.
In today's newsletter, the mastermind behind a $190 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme in Brazil gets a 128-year prison sentence, the Oregon attorney general sues Coinbase for alleged securities law violations, Ripple backs HashKey Capital's XRP Tracker Fund and more.
Meanwhile, Hyperliquid nabs 70% of the market share for onchain perpetual futures.
Let's get started.
https://www.theblock.co/post/351287/the-daily-brazilian-crypto-launderer-gets-128-years-oregon-ag-sues-coinbase-ripple-backs-xrp-fund
The following is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Happy Friday! It's been a largely quiet day thanks to Good Friday today and Easter this weekend. The crypto market rebounded somewhat, with bitcoin hovering just below $85,000 as of writing.
In today's newsletter, the mastermind behind a $190 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme in Brazil gets a 128-year prison sentence, the Oregon attorney general sues Coinbase for alleged securities law violations, Ripple backs HashKey Capital's XRP Tracker Fund and more.
Meanwhile, Hyperliquid nabs 70% of the market share for onchain perpetual futures.
Let's get started.
https://www.theblock.co/post/351287/the-daily-brazilian-crypto-launderer-gets-128-years-oregon-ag-sues-coinbase-ripple-backs-xrp-fund
Bitcoin Approaches Key Inflection Point Amid Growing Optimism – $95,000 In Sight?
As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade in the mid-$80,000 range, optimism on social media appears to be strengthening around the leading cryptocurrency. Crypto analysts suggest that BTC may be gearing up for its next move upward, with some eyeing a potential target of $95,000.
Bitcoin Sentiment Improves Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Macroeconomic uncertainty continues to brew amid rising tariff tensions. Still, BTC has remained relatively stable in an increasingly volatile global environment, hovering around the $84,000 mark over the past few days.
https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-approaches-key-inflection-point-amid-growing-optimism-95000-in-sight/
As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade in the mid-$80,000 range, optimism on social media appears to be strengthening around the leading cryptocurrency. Crypto analysts suggest that BTC may be gearing up for its next move upward, with some eyeing a potential target of $95,000.
Bitcoin Sentiment Improves Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Macroeconomic uncertainty continues to brew amid rising tariff tensions. Still, BTC has remained relatively stable in an increasingly volatile global environment, hovering around the $84,000 mark over the past few days.
https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-approaches-key-inflection-point-amid-growing-optimism-95000-in-sight/
TRUMP Memecoin Unlock Set To Release 40 Million Coins This Thursday
The crypto market is gearing up for an important event this Thursday: the unlocking of a large portion of the TRUMP memecoin launched by President Donald Trump just before his second inauguration earlier this year. The upcoming release will allow early investors and insiders to sell their holdings for the first time.
Trump Memecoin’s Price Journey
Initially launched on January 17, the memecoin debuted with 200 million tokens. This week, an additional 40 million coins tied to groups affiliated with the President will be released, bringing the total number of outstanding tokens to 1 billion within three years.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/trump-memecoin-unlock-set-to-release-40-million-coins-this-thursday/
The crypto market is gearing up for an important event this Thursday: the unlocking of a large portion of the TRUMP memecoin launched by President Donald Trump just before his second inauguration earlier this year. The upcoming release will allow early investors and insiders to sell their holdings for the first time.
Trump Memecoin’s Price Journey
Initially launched on January 17, the memecoin debuted with 200 million tokens. This week, an additional 40 million coins tied to groups affiliated with the President will be released, bringing the total number of outstanding tokens to 1 billion within three years.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/trump-memecoin-unlock-set-to-release-40-million-coins-this-thursday/
Coinbase Urges Australia to Vote for Crypto Progress in May
Coinbase called on Australia to back crypto reform in the May 3 vote, warning lack of regulation is driving talent and capital offshore.
Australia’s federal election next month could decide the future of crypto in the country, according to a call to action from Coinbase urging voters to back progress on digital asset reform.
John O’Loghlen, Coinbase’s Managing Director for APAC, warned that despite soaring interest in digital assets, “Australia’s policy environment for crypto remains frustratingly vague and underdeveloped,” in a blog post on Monday.
“It’s now 2025, and we still don’t have clear rules to support innovation, protect consumers, and attract long-term investment,” O’Loghlen said.
https://decrypt.co/315022/coinbase-urges-australia-vote-crypto-progress-may
Coinbase called on Australia to back crypto reform in the May 3 vote, warning lack of regulation is driving talent and capital offshore.
Australia’s federal election next month could decide the future of crypto in the country, according to a call to action from Coinbase urging voters to back progress on digital asset reform.
John O’Loghlen, Coinbase’s Managing Director for APAC, warned that despite soaring interest in digital assets, “Australia’s policy environment for crypto remains frustratingly vague and underdeveloped,” in a blog post on Monday.
“It’s now 2025, and we still don’t have clear rules to support innovation, protect consumers, and attract long-term investment,” O’Loghlen said.
https://decrypt.co/315022/coinbase-urges-australia-vote-crypto-progress-may
Decentralized Exchange KiloEX Hit By $7.5M Exploit, Shuts Down Platform To Track Hackers
Decentralized exchange KiloEX has halted operations after falling victim to a $7.5 million exploit. This has prompted an urgent investigation and collaboration with security firms and blockchain partners.
The breach, confirmed by the KiloEX team on 14 April 2025, forced the exchange to suspend platform usage as it works to trace and potentially recover the stolen assets.
In a public statement on X, KiloEX stated that the exploit had been contained and that they were now analyzing the attack vector. “The team has immediately suspended platform usage and is working with security partners to trace the flow of funds,” they wrote.
https://99bitcoins.com/news/decentralized-exchange-kiloex-hit-by-7-5m-exploit-shuts-down-platform-to-track-hackers/
Decentralized exchange KiloEX has halted operations after falling victim to a $7.5 million exploit. This has prompted an urgent investigation and collaboration with security firms and blockchain partners.
The breach, confirmed by the KiloEX team on 14 April 2025, forced the exchange to suspend platform usage as it works to trace and potentially recover the stolen assets.
In a public statement on X, KiloEX stated that the exploit had been contained and that they were now analyzing the attack vector. “The team has immediately suspended platform usage and is working with security partners to trace the flow of funds,” they wrote.
https://99bitcoins.com/news/decentralized-exchange-kiloex-hit-by-7-5m-exploit-shuts-down-platform-to-track-hackers/
Latam Insights: Argentine Congress Takes Aim at Libra, Crypto Now Seizable in Brazil
The lower chamber of the Argentine Congress approved the creation of a commission that will be focused on investigating the involvement of high officials of the government in the launch and debacle of La Libertad Avanza, also known as the Libra token.
The initiative, whose result was qualified as a “hard setback” by local media, received the support of 128 representatives from left-leaning blocs, while 93 representatives rejected the idea and only 7 abstained from voting.
24 representatives will be in charge of this investigation, which will examine different testimonies to determine whether President Javier Milei, his sister Karina Milei, and other officials took part in the launch and subsequent debacle of the currency.
https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-argentine-congress-takes-aim-at-libra-crypto-now-seizable-in-brazil/
The lower chamber of the Argentine Congress approved the creation of a commission that will be focused on investigating the involvement of high officials of the government in the launch and debacle of La Libertad Avanza, also known as the Libra token.
The initiative, whose result was qualified as a “hard setback” by local media, received the support of 128 representatives from left-leaning blocs, while 93 representatives rejected the idea and only 7 abstained from voting.
24 representatives will be in charge of this investigation, which will examine different testimonies to determine whether President Javier Milei, his sister Karina Milei, and other officials took part in the launch and subsequent debacle of the currency.
https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-argentine-congress-takes-aim-at-libra-crypto-now-seizable-in-brazil/
Expert Analyst Warns Bitcoin/VIX Is Not Bullish: Bear Market Signals
Technical expert Tony Severino has warned that the Bitcoin/VIX is not as bullish as market participants might believe. Instead, the expert revealed that the current indicators point to the flagship crypto being in a bear market.
In an X post, Severino warned that the Bitcoin/VIX isn’t bullish as some crypto influencers might paint it out to be. He remarked that the technical analysis of it suggests that the current signals are what market participants tend to see during Bitcoin bear markets. However, the expert noted that the month isn’t over yet, which suggests that these indicators could still turn bullish.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bitcoin/expert-analyst-warns-bitcoin-vix-is-not-bullish-bear-market-signals/
Technical expert Tony Severino has warned that the Bitcoin/VIX is not as bullish as market participants might believe. Instead, the expert revealed that the current indicators point to the flagship crypto being in a bear market.
In an X post, Severino warned that the Bitcoin/VIX isn’t bullish as some crypto influencers might paint it out to be. He remarked that the technical analysis of it suggests that the current signals are what market participants tend to see during Bitcoin bear markets. However, the expert noted that the month isn’t over yet, which suggests that these indicators could still turn bullish.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bitcoin/expert-analyst-warns-bitcoin-vix-is-not-bullish-bear-market-signals/
Roundhill Investment Wants to Launch an ETF Focused on Humanoid Robots
Betting on the future of human-like machines, New York-based Roundhill Investments filed a prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a Humanoid Robotics ETF.
If approved, the fund would expose investors to companies at the forefront of humanoid robotics, a rapidly evolving area of artificial intelligence.
Humanoid robotics refers to robots that resemble and function similarly to humans. These robots typically have a human-like structure, including a head, torso, arms, and legs. Examples of humanoid robots include Tesla’s Optimus, and Boston Dynamics Atlas robots.
https://decrypt.co/314567/roundhill-investment-wants-to-launch-an-etf-focused-on-humanoid-robots
Betting on the future of human-like machines, New York-based Roundhill Investments filed a prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a Humanoid Robotics ETF.
If approved, the fund would expose investors to companies at the forefront of humanoid robotics, a rapidly evolving area of artificial intelligence.
Humanoid robotics refers to robots that resemble and function similarly to humans. These robots typically have a human-like structure, including a head, torso, arms, and legs. Examples of humanoid robots include Tesla’s Optimus, and Boston Dynamics Atlas robots.
https://decrypt.co/314567/roundhill-investment-wants-to-launch-an-etf-focused-on-humanoid-robots
HashKey Wins Hong Kong Approval to Offer Staking, Boosting Institutional PoS Appeal
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey has received regulatory approval to offer staking services, a move that could significantly expand the appeal of proof-of-stake (PoS) investments like spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) among institutional investors.
The announcement came on April 10, when HashKey revealed that it had secured authorization from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to provide staking services.
This followed new regulatory guidance issued by the SFC to Licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) and authorized funds on how to implement staking in a compliant framework.
https://99bitcoins.com/news/hashkey-wins-hong-kong-approval-to-offer-staking-boosting-institutional-pos-appeal/
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey has received regulatory approval to offer staking services, a move that could significantly expand the appeal of proof-of-stake (PoS) investments like spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) among institutional investors.
The announcement came on April 10, when HashKey revealed that it had secured authorization from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to provide staking services.
This followed new regulatory guidance issued by the SFC to Licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) and authorized funds on how to implement staking in a compliant framework.
https://99bitcoins.com/news/hashkey-wins-hong-kong-approval-to-offer-staking-boosting-institutional-pos-appeal/
Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Power 10% After Trump Pauses Tariffs But This Meme Coin Is The Real Winner Today
A wave of green swept across the meme coin market on Wednesday as President Donald Trump's 90-day reciprocal tariff pause sent top tokens in the sector soaring.
What happened: Solana -based Fartcoin spearheaded the rally, pumping over 40% in the last 24 hours. The token, with over $700 million in market capitalization, was also the biggest gainer in the entire cryptocurrency market.
With the latest increase, FARTCOIN’s monthly gains have increased to 221%, well above heavyweights of the space.
Dog-themed coins have also surged, with Bonk and dogwifhat up more than 13% in the last 24 hours.
https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44727195/dogecoin-shiba-inu-power-10-after-trump-pauses-tariffs-but-the-real-star-is
A wave of green swept across the meme coin market on Wednesday as President Donald Trump's 90-day reciprocal tariff pause sent top tokens in the sector soaring.
What happened: Solana -based Fartcoin spearheaded the rally, pumping over 40% in the last 24 hours. The token, with over $700 million in market capitalization, was also the biggest gainer in the entire cryptocurrency market.
With the latest increase, FARTCOIN’s monthly gains have increased to 221%, well above heavyweights of the space.
Dog-themed coins have also surged, with Bonk and dogwifhat up more than 13% in the last 24 hours.
https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44727195/dogecoin-shiba-inu-power-10-after-trump-pauses-tariffs-but-the-real-star-is
Solana Price Prediction: Can Confidential Balances boost SOL amid Trump tariff tumult?
Solana (SOL) stabilizes and trades around $105 at the time of writing on Wednesday, clinging to the daily open, as macroeconomic factors bite global markets, including crypto. The smart contracts token recovered the previous day, reaching $112.50, but quickly reversed the gains in the American session alongside majors Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as United States President Donald Trump insisted that tariffs are good for the world's largest economy, escalating trade tensions, especially with China. Meanwhile, Solana's "Confidential Transfers" has transformed beyond privacy to cater to other features, including transfers, fees, mint, and burn.
https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/solana-price-prediction-can-confidential-balances-boost-sol-amid-trump-tariff-tumult-202504090718
Solana (SOL) stabilizes and trades around $105 at the time of writing on Wednesday, clinging to the daily open, as macroeconomic factors bite global markets, including crypto. The smart contracts token recovered the previous day, reaching $112.50, but quickly reversed the gains in the American session alongside majors Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as United States President Donald Trump insisted that tariffs are good for the world's largest economy, escalating trade tensions, especially with China. Meanwhile, Solana's "Confidential Transfers" has transformed beyond privacy to cater to other features, including transfers, fees, mint, and burn.
https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/solana-price-prediction-can-confidential-balances-boost-sol-amid-trump-tariff-tumult-202504090718
Top 3 gainers Fartcoin, Hyperliquid and Telcoin: Asian session sparks tariff relief rally in meme coins and DeFi
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a tariff relief rally, with altcoins like Fartcoin, Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Telcoin (TEL) bouncing back with double-digit gains. Fartcoin has jumped 28% in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.5801. Meanwhile, HYPE climbed 18% to $11.93, and TEL surged 22%, hitting $11.93 at the time of writing on Tuesday.
Despite the recovery across the crypto markets, with Bitcoin (BTC) closing in on $80,000, United States (US) President Donald Trump continues to escalate the global trade war, threatening an additional 50% tariff on China.
https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/top-3-gainers-fartcoin-hyperliquid-and-telcoin-asian-session-sparks-tariff-relief-rally-in-meme-coins-and-defi-202504080848
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a tariff relief rally, with altcoins like Fartcoin, Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Telcoin (TEL) bouncing back with double-digit gains. Fartcoin has jumped 28% in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.5801. Meanwhile, HYPE climbed 18% to $11.93, and TEL surged 22%, hitting $11.93 at the time of writing on Tuesday.
Despite the recovery across the crypto markets, with Bitcoin (BTC) closing in on $80,000, United States (US) President Donald Trump continues to escalate the global trade war, threatening an additional 50% tariff on China.
https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/top-3-gainers-fartcoin-hyperliquid-and-telcoin-asian-session-sparks-tariff-relief-rally-in-meme-coins-and-defi-202504080848
Dogecoin shatters $0.15 support as ‘Black Monday’ bloodbath fears surge
Dogecoin (DOGE), like most cryptocurrencies, is in a deep dive on Monday. The leading meme coin crashed, losing 19.7% of its value in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.1354 at the time of writing. Additionally, DOGE is down 19.4% in the past seven days, while its market capitalization plunged to $19.78 billion from $24.67 billion on Sunday.
Dogecoin has not been spared by immense headwinds swirling across global markets as US President Donald Trump insists on keeping tariffs elevated to resolve his country’s trade deficit.
CNBC host Jim Crammer reckoned on Sunday that global markets could experience a ‘Black Monday’ sell-off resembling the 1987 collapse unless Trump rethinks his tariff plan, which impacts 100 countries.
https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/dogecoin-shatters-015-support-as-black-monday-bloodbath-fears-surge-202504070928
Dogecoin (DOGE), like most cryptocurrencies, is in a deep dive on Monday. The leading meme coin crashed, losing 19.7% of its value in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.1354 at the time of writing. Additionally, DOGE is down 19.4% in the past seven days, while its market capitalization plunged to $19.78 billion from $24.67 billion on Sunday.
Dogecoin has not been spared by immense headwinds swirling across global markets as US President Donald Trump insists on keeping tariffs elevated to resolve his country’s trade deficit.
CNBC host Jim Crammer reckoned on Sunday that global markets could experience a ‘Black Monday’ sell-off resembling the 1987 collapse unless Trump rethinks his tariff plan, which impacts 100 countries.
https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/dogecoin-shatters-015-support-as-black-monday-bloodbath-fears-surge-202504070928
Ethereum Faces Potential Drop as Technical Signals Emerge
According to Bit Bull’s analysis, after Ethereum’s price broke downward from the symmetrical triangle formation, it is entering a retest phase. This scenario, coupled with declining trading volume, paints a negative picture in technical analysis, signaling that investors should proceed with caution. The price of ETH, which is considered a psychological support level at $1,800, raises the possibility of sharper declines in the market.
Bit Bull states, “After the breakdown and retest, there is a likelihood of sharper decline for Ethereum. Following the retest towards the upper trend line, I assess that the price could move downward again.”
The breakdown of the symmetrical triangle is regarded as a crucial signal indicating a short-term downward movement in price, with technical indicators being closely monitored by investors.
https://en.coin-turk.com/ethereum-faces-potential-drop-as-technical-signals-emerge/
According to Bit Bull’s analysis, after Ethereum’s price broke downward from the symmetrical triangle formation, it is entering a retest phase. This scenario, coupled with declining trading volume, paints a negative picture in technical analysis, signaling that investors should proceed with caution. The price of ETH, which is considered a psychological support level at $1,800, raises the possibility of sharper declines in the market.
Bit Bull states, “After the breakdown and retest, there is a likelihood of sharper decline for Ethereum. Following the retest towards the upper trend line, I assess that the price could move downward again.”
The breakdown of the symmetrical triangle is regarded as a crucial signal indicating a short-term downward movement in price, with technical indicators being closely monitored by investors.
https://en.coin-turk.com/ethereum-faces-potential-drop-as-technical-signals-emerge/
Bitpanda CEO: Trump’s Tariffs a 'Yield War,' Not Protectionism
Eric Demuth, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda, argues that U.S. President Trump’s tariff policies are less about protectionism or geopolitics, as many critics assert, and more about managing the U.S. government’s massive debt refinancing.
In a recent Linkedin post, Demuth asserts that the real motive behind the tariffs is to deliberately slow the U.S. economy, which in turn drives down the 10-Year Treasury Yield. Lowering this yield, currently hovering around 4.20%, is crucial for the U.S. government, which must roll over $9 trillion in maturing Treasury bonds by the end of 2026.
“That rate is the number that matters,” Demuth states. “Every single basis point shaved off means billions saved in interest over the next decade.”
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitpanda-ceo-trumps-tariffs-a-yield-war-not-protectionism/
Eric Demuth, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda, argues that U.S. President Trump’s tariff policies are less about protectionism or geopolitics, as many critics assert, and more about managing the U.S. government’s massive debt refinancing.
In a recent Linkedin post, Demuth asserts that the real motive behind the tariffs is to deliberately slow the U.S. economy, which in turn drives down the 10-Year Treasury Yield. Lowering this yield, currently hovering around 4.20%, is crucial for the U.S. government, which must roll over $9 trillion in maturing Treasury bonds by the end of 2026.
“That rate is the number that matters,” Demuth states. “Every single basis point shaved off means billions saved in interest over the next decade.”
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitpanda-ceo-trumps-tariffs-a-yield-war-not-protectionism/
Crypto Game Infected Ditches Base for Solana Over 'Demand' Issues, Pushback Ensues
Base architect Jesse Pollak responded to Infected's claims, saying the chain functioned as intended and the issues were due to the frontend.
Infected, a pandemic-simulation crypto game that gained viral popularity, has announced its decision to abandon Ethereum's Layer-2 solution, Base, and migrate to Layer-1 blockchain Solana.
The move follows technical difficulties during the game's launch, with Infected alleging the platform failed to handle the high transaction volume, resulting in gas price spikes and frustrated users.
https://decrypt.co/313302/crypto-game-infected-ditches-base-demand-issues
Base architect Jesse Pollak responded to Infected's claims, saying the chain functioned as intended and the issues were due to the frontend.
Infected, a pandemic-simulation crypto game that gained viral popularity, has announced its decision to abandon Ethereum's Layer-2 solution, Base, and migrate to Layer-1 blockchain Solana.
The move follows technical difficulties during the game's launch, with Infected alleging the platform failed to handle the high transaction volume, resulting in gas price spikes and frustrated users.
https://decrypt.co/313302/crypto-game-infected-ditches-base-demand-issues
Crypto prices today: Bitcoin falls below $84k as trade war stirs recession fear, Altcoins drop up to 4%
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies traded lower on Thursday as concerns over escalating U.S. tariffs fueled fears of a global trade war and economic slowdown.
The Trump administration announced a baseline 10% tariff on imports, with significantly higher levies on key trading partners, particularly in Asia. China faces a 34% tariff, Japan 24%, Vietnam 46%, and South Korea 25%, while the European Union was hit with a 20% levy.
https://inlnk.ru/VoLNl0
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies traded lower on Thursday as concerns over escalating U.S. tariffs fueled fears of a global trade war and economic slowdown.
The Trump administration announced a baseline 10% tariff on imports, with significantly higher levies on key trading partners, particularly in Asia. China faces a 34% tariff, Japan 24%, Vietnam 46%, and South Korea 25%, while the European Union was hit with a 20% levy.
https://inlnk.ru/VoLNl0
VanEck registers entity for potential first BNB ETF in US, Delaware filing suggests
According to the official website of Delaware, the entity, named VanEck BNB ETF, became effective with the state's Division of Corporations on March 31. Establishing a trust is a preliminary step in the ETF launch process, preceding a formal application to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
If fully approved, it would become the first ETF in the U.S. to track BNB, the fourth-largest non-stablecoin cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Outside the U.S., 21Shares manages the 21Shares Binance BNB ETP, which is listed on several exchanges across Europe.
https://www.theblock.co/post/349193/vaneck-registers-entity-for-spot-bnb-etf-in-us-delaware-filing-suggests
According to the official website of Delaware, the entity, named VanEck BNB ETF, became effective with the state's Division of Corporations on March 31. Establishing a trust is a preliminary step in the ETF launch process, preceding a formal application to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
If fully approved, it would become the first ETF in the U.S. to track BNB, the fourth-largest non-stablecoin cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Outside the U.S., 21Shares manages the 21Shares Binance BNB ETP, which is listed on several exchanges across Europe.
https://www.theblock.co/post/349193/vaneck-registers-entity-for-spot-bnb-etf-in-us-delaware-filing-suggests
Memecoins 2.0: The market crashed, but the billion-dollar circus rolls on
In a world where the allure of quick gains often overshadows financial security, memecoins have redefined investment strategies. Even after the market crash, they continue to highlight a shift in the crypto landscape.
Following “Libragate,” memecoin prices crashed, with their market cap falling nearly 60% from 2025’s highs. But meme tokens, dead? They’ve got more lives than a cat on caffeine.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/memecoins-2-0-the-market-crashed
In a world where the allure of quick gains often overshadows financial security, memecoins have redefined investment strategies. Even after the market crash, they continue to highlight a shift in the crypto landscape.
Following “Libragate,” memecoin prices crashed, with their market cap falling nearly 60% from 2025’s highs. But meme tokens, dead? They’ve got more lives than a cat on caffeine.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/memecoins-2-0-the-market-crashed
Macro Expert Raoul Pal: Bitcoin Poised For Massive Gains
Pal communicated his predictions on social media platform X. He proposed that Bitcoin’s value trends typically trail the global liquidity cycle by a span of 10 weeks.
Pal presented a chart showcasing a significant uptick in global M2, which represents the total supply of money worldwide, following a dip in late 2024. Based on this information, he predicts that Bitcoin is on the brink of ending its correction phase and embarking on new rallies.
Earlier in the month, Pal forecasted that the global M2 will persist in its upward trajectory while Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a “regular correction”.
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44552714/macro-expert-raoul-pal-bitcoin-poised-for-massive-gains
Pal communicated his predictions on social media platform X. He proposed that Bitcoin’s value trends typically trail the global liquidity cycle by a span of 10 weeks.
Pal presented a chart showcasing a significant uptick in global M2, which represents the total supply of money worldwide, following a dip in late 2024. Based on this information, he predicts that Bitcoin is on the brink of ending its correction phase and embarking on new rallies.
Earlier in the month, Pal forecasted that the global M2 will persist in its upward trajectory while Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a “regular correction”.
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44552714/macro-expert-raoul-pal-bitcoin-poised-for-massive-gains
Spot Bitcoin ETFs break 10-day inflow streak as BTC nears worst Q1 close since 2018
While Fidelity's FBTC was the only fund to record outflows on Friday, it had logged $97.14 million worth of inflows the day prior, according to SoSoValue data. Trading volume on Friday ticked up slightly higher than previous days, with $2.22 billion in value traded among all the funds.
The funds had added over $1 billion in value during the ten-day streak, a level Presto Research analyst Min Jung called "relatively modest," The Block previously reported.
"This suggests that while institutions are not aggressively risk-on, there is still demand for bitcoin exposure in the market," said Jung.
https://www.theblock.co/post/348765/spot-bitcoin-etfs-break-10-day-inflow-streak-as-btc-nears-worst-q1-close-since-2018
While Fidelity's FBTC was the only fund to record outflows on Friday, it had logged $97.14 million worth of inflows the day prior, according to SoSoValue data. Trading volume on Friday ticked up slightly higher than previous days, with $2.22 billion in value traded among all the funds.
The funds had added over $1 billion in value during the ten-day streak, a level Presto Research analyst Min Jung called "relatively modest," The Block previously reported.
"This suggests that while institutions are not aggressively risk-on, there is still demand for bitcoin exposure in the market," said Jung.
https://www.theblock.co/post/348765/spot-bitcoin-etfs-break-10-day-inflow-streak-as-btc-nears-worst-q1-close-since-2018
Coinbase’s Ethereum staking dominance risks overcentralization: Execs
As of March 4, Coinbase controlled 3.84 million ETH across 120,000 validators, accounting for 11.42% of all staked Ether.
Coinbase’s emergence as the Ethereum network’s largest node operator raises concerns about network centralization that could worsen as institutional adoption accelerates, industry executives told Cointelegraph.
According to Karan Sirdesai, CEO of Web3 startup Mira Network, Coinbase’s growing dominance highlights “a systemic issue in Ethereum’s staking architecture.”
“We’re creating a system where a handful of major players control an outsized portion of network security, undermining the core promise of decentralization,” Sirdesai told Cointelegraph.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-ethereum-staking-dominance-risks-overcentralization-execs
As of March 4, Coinbase controlled 3.84 million ETH across 120,000 validators, accounting for 11.42% of all staked Ether.
Coinbase’s emergence as the Ethereum network’s largest node operator raises concerns about network centralization that could worsen as institutional adoption accelerates, industry executives told Cointelegraph.
According to Karan Sirdesai, CEO of Web3 startup Mira Network, Coinbase’s growing dominance highlights “a systemic issue in Ethereum’s staking architecture.”
“We’re creating a system where a handful of major players control an outsized portion of network security, undermining the core promise of decentralization,” Sirdesai told Cointelegraph.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-ethereum-staking-dominance-risks-overcentralization-execs
Tether plots expansion of new USDT0 stablecoin across Optimism’s Superchain
According to the stablecoin issuer’s announcement, USDT0 is now live on the OP Mainnet, with more launches planned for the near future. The move will allow USDT0 to tap “the Superchain’s growing distribution network.”
The Superchain is a network of networks — a group of Ethereum scaling solutions that all use the OP technical launchpad and share security, standards and incentives. It accounts for nearly half of all Ethereum L2 transactions today and has become the go-to solution for companies like crypto exchanges Coinbase and Kraken, onchain platforms like Uniswap and Zora, as well as major corporations like Sony.
https://www.theblock.co/post/348279/tether-plots-expansion-of-new-usdt0-stablecoin-across-optimisms-superchain
According to the stablecoin issuer’s announcement, USDT0 is now live on the OP Mainnet, with more launches planned for the near future. The move will allow USDT0 to tap “the Superchain’s growing distribution network.”
The Superchain is a network of networks — a group of Ethereum scaling solutions that all use the OP technical launchpad and share security, standards and incentives. It accounts for nearly half of all Ethereum L2 transactions today and has become the go-to solution for companies like crypto exchanges Coinbase and Kraken, onchain platforms like Uniswap and Zora, as well as major corporations like Sony.
https://www.theblock.co/post/348279/tether-plots-expansion-of-new-usdt0-stablecoin-across-optimisms-superchain
Hyperliquid’s Emergency JELLY Delisting Saves $240M but Sparks Centralization Backlash
Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange (DEX) platform, delisted the JELLY token on March 26, 2025, following suspected market manipulation that triggered a $10.63 million loss, prompting emergency intervention by its validator network.
Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol operating on its proprietary layer one (L1) blockchain, removed the JELLY token from trading on Wednesday after detecting suspicious market activity. The platform’s validator set intervened to force-settle JELLY at $0.0095, significantly below its peak of $0.16004, to mitigate further financial damage.
https://news.bitcoin.com/hyperliquids-emergency-jelly-delisting-saves-240m-but-sparks-centralization-backlash/
Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange (DEX) platform, delisted the JELLY token on March 26, 2025, following suspected market manipulation that triggered a $10.63 million loss, prompting emergency intervention by its validator network.
Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol operating on its proprietary layer one (L1) blockchain, removed the JELLY token from trading on Wednesday after detecting suspicious market activity. The platform’s validator set intervened to force-settle JELLY at $0.0095, significantly below its peak of $0.16004, to mitigate further financial damage.
https://news.bitcoin.com/hyperliquids-emergency-jelly-delisting-saves-240m-but-sparks-centralization-backlash/
Solana Co-Founder Challenges Layer 2s—Are They Even Needed?
The co-founder of a popular cryptocurrency took a swipe at Layer-2 cryptos, claiming that these rollups are only redundant and make blockchain scaling more complicated.
Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of the Solana network, argued that Layer-1 solutions are sufficient without Layer-2 tokens which do not offer genuine, long-term benefits.
“There is no reason to build an L2,” Yakovenko said in a post, which is the Solana co-founder’s response to @ripdoteth, who claimed that there is no reason to build a Layer-1.
The crypto co-founder argued that Layer-1 solutions, like the Solana network, can already offer efficient, cheap, and secure scaling solutions. Hence, he said that Layer-2 tokens are only providing redundancy.
https://bitcoinist.com/solana-co-founder-challenges-layer-2s-are-they-even-needed/
The co-founder of a popular cryptocurrency took a swipe at Layer-2 cryptos, claiming that these rollups are only redundant and make blockchain scaling more complicated.
Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of the Solana network, argued that Layer-1 solutions are sufficient without Layer-2 tokens which do not offer genuine, long-term benefits.
“There is no reason to build an L2,” Yakovenko said in a post, which is the Solana co-founder’s response to @ripdoteth, who claimed that there is no reason to build a Layer-1.
The crypto co-founder argued that Layer-1 solutions, like the Solana network, can already offer efficient, cheap, and secure scaling solutions. Hence, he said that Layer-2 tokens are only providing redundancy.
https://bitcoinist.com/solana-co-founder-challenges-layer-2s-are-they-even-needed/
Bitcoin Surges Toward $90K as Market Sentiment Turns Bullish
Bitcoin ( BTC) marched past $88,000, pushing its price toward the $90,000 mark after bullish momentum began building over the weekend. At the time of reporting, BTC is valued at $88,147.25, reflecting a 3.56% increase over the past 24 hours and a 5.73% rise over the past week. The leading cryptocurrency has traded within a 24-hour range of $84,832.16 to $88,758.73, signaling strong upward movement.
Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, weighed in on bitcoin’s dual role in financial markets and said he sees the digital asset finally crossing $90,000 this week.
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-surges-toward-90k-as-market-sentiment-turns-bullish/
Bitcoin ( BTC) marched past $88,000, pushing its price toward the $90,000 mark after bullish momentum began building over the weekend. At the time of reporting, BTC is valued at $88,147.25, reflecting a 3.56% increase over the past 24 hours and a 5.73% rise over the past week. The leading cryptocurrency has traded within a 24-hour range of $84,832.16 to $88,758.73, signaling strong upward movement.
Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, weighed in on bitcoin’s dual role in financial markets and said he sees the digital asset finally crossing $90,000 this week.
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-surges-toward-90k-as-market-sentiment-turns-bullish/
DEX Platform Pancakeswap Dethrones Uniswap in Weekly Volume Race
Per data aggregated from coinmarketcap.com and defillama.com, the decentralized exchange (DEX) platform Pancakeswap has eclipsed Uniswap in seven-day trading volume this week.
Analytics unveiled via a Sunday post on X by coinmarketcap.com’s social media account reveal that the DEX Pancakeswap secured the top position in this week’s trading volume figures. “With over $14 billion in weekly trading volume and a 58.04% increase, Pancakeswap has overtaken Uniswap as the leading decentralized exchange,” the account noted.
https://news.bitcoin.com/dex-platform-pancakeswap-dethrones-uniswap-in-weekly-volume-race/
Per data aggregated from coinmarketcap.com and defillama.com, the decentralized exchange (DEX) platform Pancakeswap has eclipsed Uniswap in seven-day trading volume this week.
Analytics unveiled via a Sunday post on X by coinmarketcap.com’s social media account reveal that the DEX Pancakeswap secured the top position in this week’s trading volume figures. “With over $14 billion in weekly trading volume and a 58.04% increase, Pancakeswap has overtaken Uniswap as the leading decentralized exchange,” the account noted.
https://news.bitcoin.com/dex-platform-pancakeswap-dethrones-uniswap-in-weekly-volume-race/
Bitcoin Exchange Whale Ratio Hits New 2025 High — BTC Price At Risk?
The price of Bitcoin has been moving mostly sideways over the past week, briefly flirting with the $87,000 level on Thursday, March 20. The latest on-chain data suggests that this choppy market condition might not improve soon, as the premier cryptocurrency might be at risk of downward pressure over the coming weeks.
In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, an analyst with the pseudonym EgyHash revealed that the activity of Bitcoin whales on centralized exchanges has been rising in the past few weeks. The on-chain analyst offered insights on how this budding trend could impact the price dynamics of Bitcoin.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bitcoin/bitcoin-exchange-whale-ratio-hit-new-2025/
The price of Bitcoin has been moving mostly sideways over the past week, briefly flirting with the $87,000 level on Thursday, March 20. The latest on-chain data suggests that this choppy market condition might not improve soon, as the premier cryptocurrency might be at risk of downward pressure over the coming weeks.
In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, an analyst with the pseudonym EgyHash revealed that the activity of Bitcoin whales on centralized exchanges has been rising in the past few weeks. The on-chain analyst offered insights on how this budding trend could impact the price dynamics of Bitcoin.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bitcoin/bitcoin-exchange-whale-ratio-hit-new-2025/
‘Where’s The Scam?’ Cardano Founder Slams Critics
In an emotionally charged livestream, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson responded to escalating accusations of academic misconduct and broader claims that the project is a scam. The 36-minute stream, directly countered critics while providing a detailed defense of Cardano’s scientific foundation, its progress over the last decade, and his personal contributions to the blockchain industry.
The controversy started around Hoskinson’s co-authorship of a recent interdisciplinary academic paper involving a sea salvage expedition off Papua New Guinea. Critics have accused Hoskinson of improperly buying authorship on the paper—allegations he described as “unhinged” and rooted in personal vendettas rather than fact.
https://bitcoinist.com/wheres-the-scam-cardano-founder/
In an emotionally charged livestream, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson responded to escalating accusations of academic misconduct and broader claims that the project is a scam. The 36-minute stream, directly countered critics while providing a detailed defense of Cardano’s scientific foundation, its progress over the last decade, and his personal contributions to the blockchain industry.
The controversy started around Hoskinson’s co-authorship of a recent interdisciplinary academic paper involving a sea salvage expedition off Papua New Guinea. Critics have accused Hoskinson of improperly buying authorship on the paper—allegations he described as “unhinged” and rooted in personal vendettas rather than fact.
https://bitcoinist.com/wheres-the-scam-cardano-founder/
The Daily: VCs invest over $400 million in Toncoin, Kraken's largest-ever crypto-tradfi deal and more
Happy Thursday! The U.S. President addressed the Digital Asset Summit in New York earlier today. However, unsurprisingly, the hyped-up speech was, in reality, much ado about nothing, with Trump reiterating the same well-worn, existing crypto proposals and aspirations in a pre-recorded message as bitcoin retraced most of Wednesday's gains.
Meanwhile, Bernstein cuts its price targets for Bitcoin miners amid significant underperformance relative to BTC in 2025. Plus, Canary Capital files for the first-ever Pengu ETF tracking the PENGU token and Pudgy Penguins NFT collection.
Let's get started.
https://www.theblock.co/post/347365/the-daily-vcs-invest-over-400-million-in-toncoin-krakens-largest-ever-crypto-tradfi-deal-and-more
Happy Thursday! The U.S. President addressed the Digital Asset Summit in New York earlier today. However, unsurprisingly, the hyped-up speech was, in reality, much ado about nothing, with Trump reiterating the same well-worn, existing crypto proposals and aspirations in a pre-recorded message as bitcoin retraced most of Wednesday's gains.
Meanwhile, Bernstein cuts its price targets for Bitcoin miners amid significant underperformance relative to BTC in 2025. Plus, Canary Capital files for the first-ever Pengu ETF tracking the PENGU token and Pudgy Penguins NFT collection.
Let's get started.
https://www.theblock.co/post/347365/the-daily-vcs-invest-over-400-million-in-toncoin-krakens-largest-ever-crypto-tradfi-deal-and-more
Elon Musk Predicts That Humans Will Live on Mars Within 20 Years
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk admitted that his dream of a self-sustaining Mars colony will need vast resources to survive.
Fresh off a successful mission to rescue NASA astronauts stranded at the space station on Tuesday, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk predicted humans will live on Mars within 20 years during a podcast with Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
“You need Mars to become self-sustaining and be able to grow by itself before the resupply ships from Earth stop coming,” Musk said in the podcast posted Wednesday. “That is the critical civilizational threshold beyond which the probable lifespan of civilization is much greater.”
https://decrypt.co/310737/elon-musk-humans-mars-20-years
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk admitted that his dream of a self-sustaining Mars colony will need vast resources to survive.
Fresh off a successful mission to rescue NASA astronauts stranded at the space station on Tuesday, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk predicted humans will live on Mars within 20 years during a podcast with Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
“You need Mars to become self-sustaining and be able to grow by itself before the resupply ships from Earth stop coming,” Musk said in the podcast posted Wednesday. “That is the critical civilizational threshold beyond which the probable lifespan of civilization is much greater.”
https://decrypt.co/310737/elon-musk-humans-mars-20-years
Bitcoin Powerhouses: The 10 Exchanges Holding 3 Million BTC
On March 18, 2025, about 19.83 million bitcoins were circulating, and a substantial portion of these holdings now reside on established cryptocurrency platforms. To illustrate, Coinbase maintains 5.66% of the world’s circulating BTC.
Cryptocurrency platforms serve as principal custodians of bitcoin ( BTC), and this mid-March analysis details the platforms with the largest bitcoin inventories. Approximately 253 centralized spot exchanges exist, with Coinbase leading the field in terms of BTC reserves.
The digital asset platform, Coinbase, established in June 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, possesses 1,123,540.12 BTC, based on timechainindex.com data. This inventory translates to $92.7 billion using current exchange rates.
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-powerhouses-the-10-exchanges-holding-3-million-btc/
On March 18, 2025, about 19.83 million bitcoins were circulating, and a substantial portion of these holdings now reside on established cryptocurrency platforms. To illustrate, Coinbase maintains 5.66% of the world’s circulating BTC.
Cryptocurrency platforms serve as principal custodians of bitcoin ( BTC), and this mid-March analysis details the platforms with the largest bitcoin inventories. Approximately 253 centralized spot exchanges exist, with Coinbase leading the field in terms of BTC reserves.
The digital asset platform, Coinbase, established in June 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, possesses 1,123,540.12 BTC, based on timechainindex.com data. This inventory translates to $92.7 billion using current exchange rates.
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-powerhouses-the-10-exchanges-holding-3-million-btc/
BNB Ready To Breakout? New ATH Coming ‘In No Time’ If This Resistance Breaks
BNB is among today’s market leaders after seeing a 5% surge in the past 24 hours. Amid its recent performance, the token is retesting key levels, leading some market watchers to forecast new highs could be around the corner.
On Monday, BNB crowned itself as one of the best-performing tokens among the top 100 cryptocurrencies after climbing back to a key level, attempting to break from its downtrend.
The token has retraced around 20% since hitting its all-time high (ATH) of $793 on December 5, 2024, losing the $700 support zone amid the Q1 market retraces. Since February, its price has hovered between the $500-$700 range, hitting a 6-month low in February.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bnb-ready-to-breakout-new-ath-coming-in-no-time-if-this-resistance-breaks/
BNB is among today’s market leaders after seeing a 5% surge in the past 24 hours. Amid its recent performance, the token is retesting key levels, leading some market watchers to forecast new highs could be around the corner.
On Monday, BNB crowned itself as one of the best-performing tokens among the top 100 cryptocurrencies after climbing back to a key level, attempting to break from its downtrend.
The token has retraced around 20% since hitting its all-time high (ATH) of $793 on December 5, 2024, losing the $700 support zone amid the Q1 market retraces. Since February, its price has hovered between the $500-$700 range, hitting a 6-month low in February.
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bnb-ready-to-breakout-new-ath-coming-in-no-time-if-this-resistance-breaks/
UK Court Rejects Man’s Bid To Recover 8,000 Bitcoin From Landfill
A UK man’s long-standing attempt to recover a hard drive containing private keys to 8,000 Bitcoin—now worth approximately $660 million—has suffered another setback. The UK Court of Appeal rejected his request to search a landfill.
“Appeal request to the Royal Court of Appeal: refused,” James Howells, an early Bitcoin adopter, confirmed the decision in a 14 March 2025 post on X.
“The Great British Injustice System strikes again,” he wrote. “The state always protects the state.”
He added that his next legal move would be to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
https://99bitcoins.com/news/uk-court-rejects-mans-bid-to-recover-8000-bitcoin-from-landfill/
A UK man’s long-standing attempt to recover a hard drive containing private keys to 8,000 Bitcoin—now worth approximately $660 million—has suffered another setback. The UK Court of Appeal rejected his request to search a landfill.
“Appeal request to the Royal Court of Appeal: refused,” James Howells, an early Bitcoin adopter, confirmed the decision in a 14 March 2025 post on X.
“The Great British Injustice System strikes again,” he wrote. “The state always protects the state.”
He added that his next legal move would be to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
https://99bitcoins.com/news/uk-court-rejects-mans-bid-to-recover-8000-bitcoin-from-landfill/
Toncoin open interest soars 67% as Pavel Durov departs France
Toncoin Open Interest (OI) has jumped 67% over the past 24 hours amid reports of Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s departure from France, where he had been required to stay since his arrest seven months ago.
On March 15, Toncoin OI — a metric tracking the total number of unsettled Toncoin derivative contracts such as options and futures — reached $169 million, representing a 67% increase from the previous day when the reports of Durov’s departure first surfaced, according to CoinGlass data.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/toncoin-open-interest-surgest-telegram-founder-pavel-durov
Toncoin Open Interest (OI) has jumped 67% over the past 24 hours amid reports of Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s departure from France, where he had been required to stay since his arrest seven months ago.
On March 15, Toncoin OI — a metric tracking the total number of unsettled Toncoin derivative contracts such as options and futures — reached $169 million, representing a 67% increase from the previous day when the reports of Durov’s departure first surfaced, according to CoinGlass data.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/toncoin-open-interest-surgest-telegram-founder-pavel-durov
Coinbase Scores Big as Vermont Drops Case—Is This the End of Staking Crackdowns?
Coinbase just scored a massive legal win as Vermont rescinds its case on staking services, reinforcing that staking is not a security. This marks another major setback for regulators trying to rein in crypto.
Coinbase Global Inc. and Coinbase Inc. have secured a significant legal victory as the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation officially rescinded its Show Cause Order against the cryptocurrency company. The decision, issued on March 13, follows a motion from the department’s Securities Division, which cited the recent dismissal of a similar federal case. The order, originally issued on June 6, 2023, had questioned whether Coinbase’s staking services violated Vermont’s securities laws.
https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-scores-big-as-vermont-drops-case-is-this-the-end-of-staking-crackdowns/
Coinbase just scored a massive legal win as Vermont rescinds its case on staking services, reinforcing that staking is not a security. This marks another major setback for regulators trying to rein in crypto.
Coinbase Global Inc. and Coinbase Inc. have secured a significant legal victory as the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation officially rescinded its Show Cause Order against the cryptocurrency company. The decision, issued on March 13, follows a motion from the department’s Securities Division, which cited the recent dismissal of a similar federal case. The order, originally issued on June 6, 2023, had questioned whether Coinbase’s staking services violated Vermont’s securities laws.
https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-scores-big-as-vermont-drops-case-is-this-the-end-of-staking-crackdowns/
