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Bitcoin Prices Settle Above $5K as Crypto Gains More Mainstream Interest
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) prices fell this week from a 4 month high but remains above the psychologically key $5,000 mark. Longer term investors are increasingly taking advantage of price dips as the overall industry gains more interest from mainstream technology and financial institutions. Facebook is reportedly developing a coin for its WhatsApp messenger app while JPMorgan […]
Tether nets US$4.52 bln Q1 profit from investments
Stablecoin leader Tether’s Q1 earnings soar to $4.52 billion, buoyed by US Treasury and Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy unveils Bitcoin digital ID solution
MicroStrategy launches a new Bitcoin-based digital identity platform to enhance online security and trust.
Bitcoin slides, Fed keeps interest rates steady
Bitcoin dropped to as low as US$56,600 as Fed holds interest rates.
Azuki NFT sales soar to over US$1.1 million in a day
Azuki leads with a significant sales spike, outperforming other NFT collections in daily transactions.
Bitcoin ‘Jesus’ arrested for US$50 mln tax fraud
Cryptocurrency figure Roger Ver faces extradition to the U.S. on tax evasion and fraud charges.
Binance ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao sentenced for money laundering
Changpeng Zhao receives a 4-month prison term and a $50 million fine for laundering violations.
Crypto wallets exit US amid regulatory pressure
Wasabi and Phoenix wallets halt US services due to increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Hong Kong debuts Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
Hong Kong’s first spot Bitcoin ETFs rise on first trading day as Ether ETFs drop.
SEC has been investigating Ether’s security status since 2018: report
Consensys lawsuit unveils SEC’s internal suspicion of Ethereum as a security, challenging prior CFTC commodity designation.
Australia set to debut spot Bitcoin ETFs: report
Australia’s financial sector is on the verge of launching spot Bitcoin ETF.
Stripe reopens crypto payments with USDC focus
Stripe reenters the crypto market, enabling stablecoin transactions for merchants.
CryptoPunks leads NFT sales with over US$12 million
The iconic CryptoPunks collection outperformed others in daily NFT sales.
Ethereum tops NFT market, ends 20-day sales slump under US$10 mln
Ethereum tops daily NFT market with significant sales, outperforming Bitcoin and Solana.
NodeMonkes leads NFT sales with over US$1 million in a day
NodeMonkes NFT collection tops daily sales, with significant transactions and unique buyers contributing to its all-time high volume.
Hong Kong to debut Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on April 30
City’s first spot cryptocurrency ETFs to offer regulated investment options.
Ex-Binance CEO faces 3-years prison and millions in fines
Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, may receive a 3-year sentence and $50M fine for anti-money laundering violations.
SEC postpones Ethereum ETF decisions
The SEC extends review of Ethereum ETFs and requests public comments on BlackRock’s proposal, casting uncertainty on May approvals.
NYSE considers 24/7 trading to match crypto markets
The New York Stock Exchange may introduce continuous trading, reflecting the 24-hour nature of cryptocurrency markets and evolving investor demands.
Ripple contests SEC’s US$2 bln fine, suggests US$10 mln
Ripple challenges SEC’s penalty, arguing for a reduced $10 million fine in a legal dispute.
Bitcoin miner earnings soar on halving day due to Runes
Bitcoin miners experienced a revenue spike following the introduction of the Runes protocol, although transaction fees have since decreased.
Tether expands into new sectors amid regulatory watch
Tether diversifies into data, finance, power, and education sectors, aiming for innovation and empowerment.
Bitcoin halving event looms, market volatility spikes
Upcoming Bitcoin halving triggers market uncertainty.
US senators unveil stablecoin regulation bill
New legislation aims to enhance financial stability by imposing strict rules on stablecoin issuers.
PayPal ends NFT purchase protections
PayPal to exclude NFTs from protection programs starting May 20, impacting buyers and sellers.
Telegram’s Durov advocates for crypto-like privacy tools
Pavel Durov proposes secure communication tech to combat surveillance.
OKX debuts Ethereum L2 network X Layer
OKX’s X Layer promises faster, cheaper Ethereum transactions with enhanced security.
Adidas and STEPN unveil NFT sneaker collaboration
adidas and Web3 app STEPN release a limited NFT sneaker series, merging virtual and physical fitness.
Hong Kong approves spot Bitcoin ETF
City’s inaugural Bitcoin ETF approval spurs price surge, signaling crypto investment growth.
FTX’s Bankman-Fried appeals 25-year sentence
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried challenges his prison term and seeks New York confinement during the appeal.
PUPS BRC-20 NFTs pump with over US$8 mln in sales
Memecoin mania on Bitcoin? PUPS leads Thursday’s sales.
BlackRock fund introduces USDC transfers
BlackRock’s BUIDL fund now allows share conversion to stablecoin USDC for enhanced liquidity.
Solana DeFi Marginfi CEO resigns, sparking fund exodus
Marginfi’s CEO departure leads to a $100M withdrawal and a 25% TVL decline.
Bitcoin leads with a slight sales uptick in NFT market
Bitcoin sees a marginal increase in sales, outperforming Ethereum and Solana in the NFT space over the past day.
Defiance ETFs files for leveraged Ethereum futures ETF
Defiance ETFs aims to offer a leveraged Ethereum futures ETF, seeking to double daily ETH returns.
Hong Kong expected to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs mid-April
Hong Kong’s SFC is set to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs, offering new investment avenues.
Cardano set for major governance and scalability upgrades
Cardano’s upcoming upgrades aim to enhance network governance and transaction efficiency.
HashKey Group launches Bermuda crypto exchange
HashKey Group’s new Bermuda-based platform, HashKey Global, targets international crypto investors with diverse services.
NodeMonkes leads NFT sales with a sharp drop
Top NFT collection sees significant decline in daily sales and transactions, with broader market fluctuations.
Bitcoin leads NFT market with over US$16 mln in sales
Bitcoin tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum and Solana follow with notable changes.
Franklin Templeton shines spotlight on Bitcoin NFTs
Investment firm notes Bitcoin NFTs’ role in crypto innovation and market changes.
Coinbase to launch Worldcoin, Ordinals futures
Coinbase gears up to offer new altcoin futures next week to expand its perpetual offerings.
Ethereum leads NFT market with over US$10 million in sales
Ethereum tops the NFT sales chart, while Bitcoin and Solana see varied performance in the past 24 hours.
Solana’s Froganas leaps to top NFT sales with US$1.45 mln
Solana’s Froganas NFT collection sees a significant increase in sales, outperforming others in the past 24 hours.
Ripple set to unveil USD-pegged stablecoin
Ripple’s upcoming stablecoin targets enhanced market transparency and compliance.
Coinbase accelerates Bitcoin trades with Lightning Network
Coinbase teams up with Lightspark to offer faster, cheaper Bitcoin transactions via the Lightning Network.
Ethereum layer-2 market cap to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, VanEck predicts
VanEck forecasts a $1 trillion market cap for Ethereum Layer-2 networks by 2030, highlighting their scalability and efficiency.
Ethereum leads NFT market with over US$10 million in sales
Ethereum sees a slight increase in NFT transactions, while Bitcoin and Solana experience declines in the past 24 hours.
Ethereum restaking sparks risk concerns: Coinbase
Ethereum’s restaking protocols reach $13 billion TVL, raising questions about potential risks.
Agora secures US$12 mln for new stablecoin AUSD
Agora’s AUSD stablecoin launch attracts $12M in seed funding, signaling strong market confidence.
Tensorians NFTs surge in 24-hour sales on Solana
Solana’s Tensorians NFT collection sees a significant increase in sales and transactions, leading the daily market.
Singapore strengthens crypto oversight
MAS revises PSA to cover crypto custody, aiming to enhance user protection.
BAYC surges to lead NFT sales but Solana dominates the top 10
Three Solana collections placed in Tuesday’s top five.
Ethereum leads NFT sales with a slight uptick
Ethereum sees a marginal increase in NFT sales, outperforming Bitcoin and Solana over the past 24 hours.
Tether becomes seventh largest Bitcoin holder
Stablecoin leader Tether acquires 8,889 units of Bitcoin.
Telegram enables Toncoin for ad payments, shares profits with channels
Telegram introduces a new feature allowing channel owners to earn 50% ad revenue in Toncoin.
South Korea’s Upbit trading volume tanks
Upbit’s trading volume falls sharply from March’s peak amid market volatility.
Bitcoin leads NFT markets as average price soar to highest mark since May 2022
The average NFT price in March rose to the highest level in almost two years.
FTX executives settle fraud lawsuit for US$1.35 mln
Ex-FTX leaders agree to $1.35M payout in class action settlement after founder’s sentencing.
Dogwifhat climbs to third in memecoin market cap
Solana’s Dogwifhat surpasses Pepe, now third-largest meme coin by market cap, as Dogecoin community explores new ventures.
Elixir Games nets US$14 mln for Web3 gaming growth
Web3 gaming company Elixir Games secures $14M in seed funding to enhance its ecosystem and introduce a new token.
Ethereum validator count passes one million
Ethereum’s security strengthens as validator numbers reach a new milestone.
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Bankman-Fried plans to appeal the conviction and sentence.
FrxETHRedemptionTicket leads NFT sales surge
Ethereum’s FrxETHRedemptionTicket tops NFT market with a significant sales increase in the last 24 hours.
Fantom’s Sonic upgrade to elevate DeFi and transaction speed
Sonic upgrade promises 2,000 TPS boost and improved DeFi for Fantom users.
SEC demands US$2 bln from Ripple Labs
The SEC seeks a $US2 billion penalty from Ripple Labs in a landmark case.
DeFi group, apparel company sue SEC over crypto token classification
The DeFi Education Fund and Beba challenge the SEC to clarify the status of their $BEBA token as non-security.
Mad Lads NFTs rise as the day’s top collection
Solana’s Mad Lads collection sees significant sales and transaction increase, leading daily NFT market.
Bitcoin leads NFTs with a 46% sales bump
Bitcoin’s NFT sales see a slight increase, outperforming Ethereum and Solana in daily transactions.
Solana’s Froganas, Howdy Hats, lead NFT sales
Two of Solana’s up and coming collections lead the NFT market’s daily performance.
Binance faces ban in Philippines
Binance gets blocked by Philippines financial watch dog as the exchange drops Tron USDC.