May 2024
Crypto investment hits US$1.02 bln in April
April’s crypto funding surge reflects investor confidence, with $1.02 billion invested in blockchain ventures.
Bitcoin network surpasses 1 billion transactions
Bitcoin marks a historic achievement with over one billion transactions since 2009.
US job growth slows as Bitcoin price soars past $62,000
April sees a slight rise in US unemployment to 3.9% as Bitcoin’s value rebounds.
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.
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.
April 2024
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.
Hong Kong to debut Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on April 30
City’s first spot cryptocurrency ETFs to offer regulated investment options.
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.
Shiba Inu raises US$12 mln for blockchain expansion
Crypto venture capitalists back Shiba Inu’s new blockchain project with a $12 million investment.
Tether Launches on TON Blockchain with USDT, XAUT
Stablecoin issuer Tether has expanded to The Open Network with its USDT and gold-backed XAUT tokens, aiming to enhance liquidity.
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.
Binance converts US$1 bln fund; eyes India comeback after obtaining Dubai license
Cryptocurrency giant Binance converts $1B safety fund to USDC, signaling a strategic move to enhance transparency and re-enter the Indian market.
US senators unveil stablecoin regulation bill
New legislation aims to enhance financial stability by imposing strict rules on stablecoin issuers.
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.
Hong Kong approves spot Bitcoin ETF
City’s inaugural Bitcoin ETF approval spurs price surge, signaling crypto investment growth.
Bitcoin, crypto market tumbles as Iran-Israel tensions escalate
Middle East conflict triggers a sharp decline in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, with significant market liquidations.
BlackRock fund introduces USDC transfers
BlackRock’s BUIDL fund now allows share conversion to stablecoin USDC for enhanced liquidity.
HashKey Group launches Bermuda crypto exchange
HashKey Group’s new Bermuda-based platform, HashKey Global, targets international crypto investors with diverse services.
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.
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.
No blockchain tops US$10 mln in NFT sales on Wednesday, Bitcoin leads with US$8.25 mln
Bitcoin tops NFT market despite a minor decrease in sales, with Ethereum and Solana following.
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.
BAYC surges to lead NFT sales but Solana dominates the top 10
Three Solana collections placed in Tuesday’s top five.
Tether becomes seventh largest Bitcoin holder
Stablecoin leader Tether acquires 8,889 units of Bitcoin.
Thai exchange Bitkub plans 2025 IPO
Thailand’s Bitkub aims for a 2025 IPO on SET to expand and compete in the global crypto market.
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.
March 2024
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.
KuCoin launches US$10 mln airdrop campaign amid legal woes
KuCoin’s $10 million airdrop aims to retain users despite DOJ and CFTC charges.
Dune Analytics expands blockchain data with Tron integration
Dune Analytics partners with TRON, enhancing data access and offering a $650,000 prize for HackaTRON developers.
FrxETHRedemptionTicket leads NFT sales surge
Ethereum’s FrxETHRedemptionTicket tops NFT market with a significant sales increase in the last 24 hours.
Solana’s Froganas, Howdy Hats, lead NFT sales
Two of Solana’s up and coming collections lead the NFT market’s daily performance.
Bitcoin breaks US$70,000 amidst market optimism
Bitcoin surpasses US$70,000 after 9 days below the mark.
Cardano’s USDM stablecoin set for April retail launch
Cardano’s new USDM stablecoin, developed by Mehen Finance, is slated for a retail rollout in April.
UK court rules against Craig Wright’s Satoshi Nakamoto claim
Craig Wright is not Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, accourding to the High Court’s ruling.
Coinbase launches US$1 bln bond offering
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global, Inc. is set to raise US$1 billion through a bond sale.
Bitcoin ETFs hit record inflows, propel BTC to new highs
Bitcoin ETFs have seen unprecedented inflows, with a single-day record of over US$1 billion, as the cryptocurrency maintains record high prices.
Bitcoin extends ATH run, breaks US$72,000
Bitcoin trades above US$72,000 for the first time in its history.
Fed Chair Powell: No immediate plans for US CBDC
Jerome Powell assures Senate Committee that a U.S. central bank digital currency is not forthcoming, prioritizing privacy and banking system integrity.
Bitcoin briefly surges past US$70,000
Bitcoin sets a new price record for the second time this week.
Wormhole launches 617 mln token airdrop to boost decentralization
Wormhole’s airdrop of 617 million W tokens aims to decentralize governance and reward community engagement across multiple blockchains.
Hong Kong central bank unveils Project Ensemble for tokenization
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launches a wholesale CBDC project to support tokenized asset transactions and financial innovation.
Pantera Capital targets US$250 mln Solana purchase from FTX assets
Crypto firm Pantera Capital aims to acquire $250 million in Solana tokens from bankrupt FTX’s holdings at a significant discount.
MicroStrategy boosts Bitcoin bet with US$700 million debt offering
MicroStrategy increases its convertible debt offering to US$700 million to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions, reflecting confidence in cryptocurrency.
BlackRock leads Bitcoin ETFs with record inflows
Bitcoin investment vehicles, including ETFs, now manage over 1 million BTC, with BlackRock’s ETF seeing a record $788 million in inflows as Bitcoin hits a new all-time high.
Astar Network pioneers integration with Polygon’s AggLayer
Japan’s Astar Network launches Astar zxEVM, the first layer-2 chain to integrate with Polygon’s AggLayer, enabling seamless cross-chain transactions.
Bitcoin falls after setting new all-time high
Record trading volumes in Bitcoin ETFs reflect growing investor interest and market confidence.
Court rules ‘certain’ crypto as securities in Coinbase insider trading case
A U.S. judge’s ruling classifies crypto assets traded in secondary markets as securities.
Tether’s USDT becomes the first stablecoin to US$100 bln
Tether’s USDT stablecoin reaches a market capitalization milestone.
Robinhood integrates with Arbitrum for efficient crypto swaps
The trading app Robinhood has partnered with Ethereum scaling solution Arbitrum to offer token swaps in its self-custody wallet.
Memecoins Bonk, Doge lead extended market rally
Dogecoin’s price has soared to $0.11, marking a significant increase and making it one of the top gainers in the cryptocurrency market.
February 2024
Bitcoin challenges all-time high but gets rejected at US$64,000
Bitcoin’s price has soared to a two-year high, nearing US$64,00.
PEPE gains 120% in a week, Bitcoin breaks US$57,000
Meme token PEPE leads top cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin continues to surge.
Wright submits 164,000 pages in an attempt to prove he’s Satoshi
Craig Wright’s claim as Bitcoin creator faces scrutiny in court with new evidence and testimonies.
Reddit invests in Bitcoin and Ethereum ahead of IPO
Social media platform Reddit has diversified its assets by investing in cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum, as revealed in its IPO filing.
StarkWare revises STRK token unlock plan after community backlash
Following criticism, StarkWare adjusts its STRK token release schedule to ensure a more gradual release over the coming years.
Circle ends USDC support on TRON network
USDC halts TRON support, aligning with Circle’s IPO plans.
Ether hits US$3,000, investors eyes on possible ETF approval
Ethereum’s native token, Ether, briefly surged to US$3,000 for the first time in 22 months before retracing.
STRK trading begins amidst massive airdrop event
Starknet distributes 728 million STRK tokens, with initial trading volatility.
Worldcoin’s WLD token hits record high as users surpass 1 mln
Worldcoin’s record surge comes on the back of OpenAI’s new text-to-video tool, Sora.
US Treasury: crypto’s role in Hamas funding minor
“Terrorists” still prefer to use traditional finance products, according to U.S. Treasury’s Brian Nelson.
Revolut to list Bonk alongside US$1.2 mln learning campaign: report
Bonk will join Ethereum-based memecoins such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu on the platform.