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A monthly market review by publicly traded US-based crypto exchange Coinbase shows that while the crypto market has contracted, it appears to be gearing up for a better quarter. According to Coinbase’s April 15 monthly outlook for institutional investors, the altcoin market cap shrank by 41% from its December 2024 highs of $1.6 trillion to … Read more
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Privacy in blockchain technology has become a core focus, and Ethereum’s latest privacy proposal is a step toward greater transparency, security, and user trust in decentralized systems. For blockchain developers, AI researchers, and crypto enthusiasts alike, these advancements offer valuable insights into the future of blockchain … Read more
Layer 2 payments blockchain Fuse has announced a partnership with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) to develop and deploy a real-time threat prevention security layer for its blockchain. This collaboration aims to secure smart contracts and wallets by identifying and mitigating threats before they can develop, shifting blockchain defense from detection to proactive … Read more
Ethena GmbH has been ordered by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to wind up its business related to the issuance of its USDe tokens. BaFin revealed it found serious deficiencies in Ethena GmbH’s operations during the authorization procedure and imposed sanctions, leading to the requirement for the company to reverse its USDe token … Read more
Italy’s minister of economy and finance warned that US stablecoin policies are more concerning than President Donald Trump’s tariffs, citing the potential for these crypto assets to undermine the euro’s dominance in cross-border payments. Speaking at an event in Milan, Giancarlo Giorgetti said that while trade tariffs dominate headlines, new US policies on dollar-backed stablecoins … Read more
Soneium, a layer-2 (L2) blockchain network developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, said it has slashed its blockchain finality time by over 98%, as it aims to solve one of the biggest challenges in blockchain scalability. Astar, a Japanese Web3 adoption collective bridging Astar Network and Soneium, announced a strategic partnership with AltLayer and EigenLayer … Read more
Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange OKX announced that it is reentering the US market. According to an April 16 blog post, OKX will return to the United States market along with the appointment of former Barclays director Roshan Robert as its US CEO. Robert said in the post: “Today, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of OKX’s … Read more
European rating agency Scope has issued a warning regarding a potential downgrade of the US sovereign credit rating due to uncertainty surrounding US trade policy. The agency outlines three possible scenarios for the credit outlook: a “tariff-light” approach, a full-scale trade war, or a broader economic and financial crisis that could include the introduction of … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) faces an uphill struggle as a safe haven in 2025 as gold fund inflows circle $80 billion. Data from Bank of America (BoA) uploaded to X by trading resource The Kobeissi Letter on April 15 confirms gold’s “best streak” since 2013. Gold beats records as Bitcoin ETFs slump As the US trade war … Read more
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, April 16, 2025 — LBank, a globally recognized leading cryptocurrency exchange, is excited to announce the upcoming 1001 Crypto Nights Beach Music Festival. Set to take place on April 30, 2025, from 17:00 to 24:00 (UTC+4) at the iconic Bohemia Beach Club in Dubai, this … Read more