Sygnum, a Zurich-based digital asset banking group, revealed a 400% average annual growth in traditional securities trading volume on its blockchain-based DLT Treasury Management system since 2020, alongside a doubling of institutional clients trading these assets over the past year. This surge, amplified by recent U.S. regulatory shifts—such as the Federal Reserve’s decision to ease […]
Bitcoin trades just around the key psychological resistance at $95,000 as bullish momentum continues to build following a resilient recovery phase marked by consolidation and declining intraday volume. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin shows signs of a V-shaped recovery, rebounding sharply from a local bottom of approximately $74,434 after a steep decline from $100,185. […]
On April 29, 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published guidelines to enhance supervisory practices for preventing and detecting market abuse in crypto assets under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). Tailored for National Competent Authorities (NCAs), the guidelines draw on ESMA’s experience with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and address the […]
On April 29, 2025, the UK Treasury announced the release of a draft Statutory Instrument (SI) and a Policy Note detailing the UK’s upcoming financial services regulatory framework for cryptoassets, including stablecoins. Following proposals outlined in October 2023 and reaffirmed in November 2024, the draft SI establishes new regulated activities, such as operating cryptoasset trading […]
The FTX Estate has initiated legal action against NFT Stars Limited and Kurosemi Inc., accusing them of failing to deliver contractually owed tokens. FTX Still Open to Engagement The entity overseeing the estate of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX announced on April 28 that it is commencing legal action against token issuers NFT Stars Limited […]
Oranje, which is receiving advice from Itau BBA, Itau’s investment bank, aims to mimic the moves of Michael Saylor’s Strategy in Brazil and Latin America. The company was founded by crypto industry heavyweights Guilherme Gomes, formerly of Swan Bitcoin, and Guilherme Ferreira, president of Bahema. Oranje Prepared to Acquire Over $200 Million in BTC, Following […]
Earlier this month, cryptocurrency wallet Exodus announced it will end support for the privacy coin monero ( XMR) on August 10, 2025. After this date, users will no longer be able to send, receive, or view their XMR balances within the Exodus wallet. However, Exodus reminds users that as a self-custody wallet, they retain control […]
A new study finds that 42% of U.S. millennials have made purchases using cryptocurrency, with 8% using it whenever possible and 14% on occasion. 93% of Millennials Aware of Crypto With U.S. millennials increasingly aware of or owning cryptocurrencies, a new study found 42% have purchased “something” using crypto. In fact, the Millennial Shopping Habits: […]
In a press briefing during the spring meetings of 2025, the IMF highlighted that, according to their data, El Salvador has complied with the bitcoin non-accumulation agenda to which it committed. Nonetheless, the country continues to report regular bitcoin purchases. IMF States El Salvador Has Not Accumulated More Bitcoin, but Bukele Keeps ‘Buying’ The controversy […]
A recent Deloitte report forecasts that the global tokenized real estate market will grow from $0.3 trillion in 2024 to $4 trillion by 2035, with a 27% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), driven by blockchain-enabled fractional ownership and enhanced operational efficiency. The report projects growth in tokenized private real estate funds ($1 trillion), tokenized loans […]
James O’Beirne, a Bitcoin Core developer, has raised concerns about the state of Bitcoin’s security budget and how its ongoing erosion might jeopardize what he refers to as ‘property rights.’ O’Beirne emphasized that there is little time to address this issue. Bitcoin Core Developer James O’Beirne Warns About Possible Erosion of Bitcoin ‘Property Rights’ as […]
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BOG), Johnson Asiama, announced that the central bank plans to begin regulating cryptocurrency and related platforms by the end of September 2025, pending the passage of the Virtual Asset Providers Act. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Asiama stated that the BOG is establishing a dedicated digital assets unit, recognizing […]
Markets jump on US-China optimism, New Tether-Softbank funded BTC treasury firm, Bitcoin ETFs attract nearly $1 Billion in new capital, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Crypto-related stocks rallied alongside digital assets amid renewed U.S.-China optimism. Jack Mallers was announced as the head of a new Bitcoin treasury company backed by […]
Several bitcoiners are concerned about the direction bitcoin adoption has taken and how institutions are now dominating the narrative. This new breed of users, the “suitcoiners,” does not share the same vision as the crypto founding fathers. ‘Suitcoiners Are Not Led by Libertarian or Cypherpunk Ideologies’ Since its inception in 2009, when bitcoin was developed […]
Stripe CEO Patrick Collison has announced that the payments company is actively developing a new stablecoin product, a project that they have wanted to pursue for nearly a decade. This announcement comes after Stripe’s acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge in October 2024 for $1.1 billion. In a recent social media post, a member of the […]
Over the past week, data reveals that the Bitcoin blockchain has witnessed the departure of nearly 100 exahash per second (EH/s) of hashrate. Much of that exodus unfolded after difficulty climbed to 123.23 trillion on April 19. Will the Upcoming Retarget Restore Bitcoin’s Equilibrium on May 4? Data from hashrateindex.com shows that 91 EH/s has […]
Mountain City may soon welcome a bitcoin mining operation, as Cleanspark has secured preliminary backing from local planners, contingent upon final evaluations of the site and energy arrangements. Cleanspark’s Bitcoin Mining Facility Proposal Moves Forward in Mountain City The Mountain City Planning Board has expressed early favor toward a bitcoin mining data center proposed by […]
Crypto VC firm RockawayX has launched a $125 million fund focused on early-stage Solana-based projects. With a track record of success and a hands-on investment strategy, the firm aims to capitalize on yield-generating DeFi opportunities. RockawayX Bets Big on Solana Again with Strategic Investment RockawayX, the Prague-based venture firm that backed Solana before it even […]
Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, has been named the most crypto-friendly city in the Multipolitan Crypto Friendly Cities Index. The ranking is attributed to the city’s strong digital asset environment, clear regulations, and widespread adoption of cryptocurrency payments. Slovenia Leads in Cryptocurrency Wealth per Capita The Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, has officially claimed the top spot in the […]
Bitcoin is consolidating just beneath its recent peak, following a sharp rally that pushed it to the upper bounds of this week’s trading range. The sustained strength in price action and volume highlights strong bullish sentiment, though key resistance at $95,500 remains a pivotal level to watch. Bitcoin Across the 1-hour chart, bitcoin shows short-term […]
The Central Bank of Russia announced that large payments using the digital ruble framework will debut in 2026, providing an official update after the postponement of its launch in March. Central Bank of Russia: Digital Ruble to Be Launched in 2026 The irruption of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in the lives of Russian citizens […]
The CEO and founder of Ark Invest criticized the president’s controversial trade policies, saying that Trump’s tariffs “have created turbulent times.” Ark CEO Slams Trump’s Tariffs, but Remains Bullish on Innovation Cathie Wood, CEO, chief investment officer, and founder of Ark Invest, a Florida-based investment firm with nearly $7 billion in assets under management (AUA), […]
Helium, a Solana-based, community-led distributed network, will now serve AT&T customers in the U.S., providing additional Wi-Fi coverage wherever a Helium hotspot is available. Previously, the company partnered with carriers such as Telefónica in Mexico, rolling out hundreds of connection sites. Helium Brings Increased Coverage to AT&T Users in the U.S. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks […]
The Paraguayan Industrial Union (UIP) stated that if demand continues to rise due to the growth of bitcoin mining activities, Paraguay’s power grid could collapse as early as 2029. The union proposed diversifying the nation’s energy sources and reducing dependence on hydroelectricity. Bitcoin Mining Demand Might Spur Energy Collapse in Paraguay by 2029 Paraguay, a […]
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. April 23, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland – TRON DAO today announced that the total circulating supply of Tether ( USDT) on the TRON blockchain has exceeded $70 billion. This achievement reflects growing user demand for cost-efficient, high-speed blockchain-based solutions, particularly in emerging markets and cross-border transactions. […]
The publicly traded firm formerly known as Janover, DeFi Development Corporation (Nasdaq: JNVR), has announced the appointment of Fei “John” Han as Chief Financial Officer and Dan Kang as Head of Investor Relations, enhancing its financial leadership team as it scales its crypto-focused treasury strategy. Han, who brings over 15 years of experience from notable […]
JPMorgan analysts said that gold could extend its bull market through 2026, with the price of a troy ounce of the metal reaching $4,000, supported by the current trade war climate and ongoing demand from investors and central banks. JPMorgan Believes Gold May Touch $4,000 an Ounce in 2026 Gold keeps making headlines in one […]
Since Easter’s price climb thrust bitcoin to fresh highs, a wave of once-silent coins has begun to stir. In just the past few days, 790.97 BTC—now valued at about $74.10 million—have left hibernation after years of inertia. Slumbering Bitcoin Cohort Awakens After Easter Rally As BTC breezed past $93,000, a wallet born on Sept. 14, […]
Bitcoin continues to command investor attention with its price settling at $93,574, supported by a market capitalization of $1.85 trillion. In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency has traded between $88,499 and $94,510 on a robust volume of $58.72 billion, underscoring heightened activity and trader interest across various timeframes. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s technical indicators from the […]
The publicly traded firm formerly known as Janover, DeFi Development Corporation (Nasdaq: JNVR), has announced the purchase of 88,164 solana ( SOL) tokens, valued at approximately $11.5 million, bringing its total holdings to 251,842 SOL, worth around $34.4 million, including staking rewards. As of April 22, 2025, the company reports a SOL per share (SPS) […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global economic growth forecasts for 2025, projecting an increase of just 2.8%, down from a previous estimate of 3.3%. This downgrade is primarily attributed to rising tariffs and heightened uncertainty in international trade, which are expected to significantly slow economic activity. Among advanced economies, the United States […]
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Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital has reportedly executed a significant swap, transferring approximately $100 million worth of ethereum for solana. According to a post from Wu Blockchain, onchain data from Lookonchain reveals that Galaxy Digital transferred 65,600 ETH, valued at around $105 million, to Binance over the past two weeks. Concurrently, the firm withdrew 752,240 SOL, […]
Durov stated that, under the jurisdiction of the European Union Digital Services Act, Telegram would only provide IP addresses and phone numbers of suspected criminals. This affirmation came amid widespread criticism of France’s actions against encryption. Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Declares Telegram Never Delivered Message Data to Authorities Telegram, the cryptocurrency messaging protocol standard by […]
Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, recently raised alarms about the modus operandi of Lazarus, the North Korean hacking collective, and its use of Zoom. Li reported that he was targeted by a known contact using a Zoom-like app that requested access to his camera. Lazarus Is on the Move: Zoom Calls Used to Target […]
Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, has released an executive summary detailing the status of hacked funds totaling approximately $1.4 billion, or around 500,000 ETH. According to Zhou, 68.57% of these funds remain traceable, while 27.59% have gone dark, and 3.84% have been frozen. The untraceable funds primarily flowed into mixers before being transferred […]
Gold prices reached another all-time high during early Monday hours, blasting past the $3,400 per troy ounce mark. Gold futures contracts reached prices of $3,405,94 on COMEX, surpassing the record numbers achieved on April 17. The precious metal has been in a rush this year, scoring an intraday rise of $71 (+2.15%) and setting itself […]
XRP is trading at $2.05 with a market capitalization of $119 billion, a 24-hour trading volume of $1.22 billion, and an intraday price range between $2.04 and $2.09, reflecting a period of tight consolidation amid cautious market sentiment. XRP On the 1-hour chart, XRP exhibits an intraday downtrend, with the formation of lower highs and […]
Bitcoin traded at $84,068 on April 20, 2025, with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion, a 24-hour trading volume of $12.23 billion, and an intraday price range between $84,037 and $85,470. Bitcoin The daily chart signals a potential bullish reversal following a sharp correction that drove bitcoin to a low of $74,434 before rebounding to […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Argentine government manages to control the dollar’s exchange rate after lifting currency controls, the operator of a Brazilian crypto Ponzi scheme receives a 128-year jail sentence, and Panama City […]
Founders believe that the ‘magic of crypto’ may have been lost amid the ongoing push for mainstream adoption. In this process, some proposals, such as bitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ narrative, have demonstrated staying power, while others are struggling as the space matures. Is the ‘Magic of Crypto’ Gone? Founders Ponder Bitcoin, created as a revolutionary asset […]
Bitcoin traded at $85,287 on Saturday, commanding a $1.69 trillion market capitalization while moving $10.68 billion across exchanges in 24 hours. During the session, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap roamed between $84,366 and $85,398, packing price tension into a narrow corridor that could ignite the next decisive break. Bitcoin On the 1‑hour chart, bitcoin‘s […]
XRP trades at $2.08 on Saturday, April 19, 2025, boasting a $121 billion market capitalization and logging $1.43 billion in 24‑hour turnover. During the session, price meandered between $2.06 and $2.09—an unusually narrow corridor hinting at subdued volatility amid conflicting technical cues. XRP On the 1-hour chart, XRP opened the session near $2.043 and moved […]
Vietnam is charging into the global crypto race with a bold plan to pilot a national exchange, signaling massive momentum for digital asset regulation and innovation. Vietnam Unveils Plan to Pilot National Crypto Exchange Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance announced on April 17 that it is preparing a proposal to pilot a domestic crypto exchange, as […]
Telegram is firing back with force, slamming false claims and exposing how French authorities only recently started playing by EU rules after misreporting its compliance. Durov Calls out Misinformation as French Police Only Followed EU Law After His Arrest Telegram founder Pavel Durov pushed back against a media narrative on Thursday, criticizing a French report […]
President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan has signed a constitutional law on Thursday amending the existing law on the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was approved by the parliament on March 20, 2025. The primary aim of this constitutional law is to initiate a pilot project for a prototype of the Central Bank Digital […]
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency landscape is continually shaped by groundbreaking narratives, and among the most structurally transformative are those centered on public blockchains. From Bitcoin’s genesis, which established the foundation for decentralized finance, to Ethereum’s smart contract functionality catalyzing the DeFi Summer, and Solana’s innovation in high-performance chains, […]
According to Russian authorities, the necessary steps for allocating budget funds using the digital ruble have already been completed, enabling the CBDC to be utilized for these disbursements. The Ministry of Finance has also prepared subsidies for an upcoming test. Digital Ruble on the Verge of Being Used for Budget Disbursements in Russia While the […]
Recent data indicates a breakdown in the dollar’s traditional correlation with other markets, as investors seek refuge in currencies like the Swiss franc and Japanese yen, which have recently strengthened. Thierry Wizman, global FX and rates strategist at Macquarie Group, stated that Trump’s tariffs policy shake-up not only threatens the dollar’s status as a safe […]
Local experts assess that, while useful, regular dollars will not impact the use of stablecoins in Argentina, given their unique characteristics and value proposition. Instead, some believe that the adoption of these dollar-proxy tokens will increase, as they create new investment opportunities. Analysts: Argentina Will Keep Embracing Stablecoins After the recent lifting of the currency […]
