Month: April 2025

Citrea Deploys Complete BitVM Bridge Design on Testnet, Furthering Bitcoin’s DeFi Applications

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Citrea, the ZK rollup designed to enhance Bitcoin’s blockspace capabilities, has launched its Clementine Bridge, marking the first complete BitVM bridge design on the Bitcoin Testnet. This deployment represents an advancement in extending bitcoin’s utility to decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, addressing the longstanding challenge of creating a secure bridge between Bitcoin and secondary layers. The … Read more

Crypto startups no longer welcome in Nvidia’s accelerator program

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Nvidia’s accelerator program appears to sidestep digital assets startups, with its help section listing crypto-focused companies as ineligible to join the tech giant’s global network of founders. According to the program website, crypto companies and four other types of businesses are excluded from participating in Nvidia’s Inception: consulting and outsourced development firms, cloud service providers, … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Attract Nearly $1 Billion in New Capital With Blackrock’s IBIT Dominating Inflows

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Bitcoin ETFs added another $917 million in inflows, driven largely by Blackrock’s IBIT and continued investor enthusiasm. Meanwhile, ether ETFs slid back into outflow territory with a $23.88 million exit. Bitcoin ETF Boom Continues With $917M Inflows With Ether ETFs Unable to Maintain Momentum Investor appetite for bitcoin ETFs remains insatiable. Just a day after … Read more

Ethereum sees record single-day inflow with 449K ETH in accumulation addresses

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Key Takeaways: Ethereum saw a record 449,000 in ETH inflows to accumulation addresses on April 22. Active addresses rose 10%, signaling growing network engagement, but DeFi activity remains weak with declining DEX volumes. Holders in accumulation addresses remain underwater with a realized price of $1,981. Over the past 10 days, Ethereum inflows into accumulation addresses … Read more

Binance rolls out Fund Accounts for asset managers, bridging crypto-TradFi gap

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has introduced a new fund management solution designed to simplify asset management for portfolio managers, highlighting the growing sophistication of institutional tools in the digital asset space.  On April 24, Binance launched Fund Accounts, a tool commonly used by traditional asset managers and brokerage firms to consolidate client assets and streamline portfolio … Read more

CME Group to Launch XRP Futures Amid Rising Demand for Regulated Crypto Products

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CME Group is set to introduce XRP futures on May 19, pending regulatory approval. The move expands its crypto derivatives offerings, giving traders access to both micro and standard-sized contracts tied to the XRP-Dollar reference rate. XRP Futures to Expand CME Group’s Crypto Derivatives Lineup CME Group has announced the upcoming launch of XRP futures … Read more