Bitdeer Soars, but Scandal Looms—Is the Rally Built on Shaky Ground?

Bitcoin’s rally and a reported $200 million credit facility propelled Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR) to the No. 2 spot for top-performing stocks after an April 22 surge. Despite this, Callisto Research questions Bitdeer’s financial transparency and its opaque relationships with Chinese entities on a U.S. Commerce Department list. Callisto Research Argues Case for Shorting BTDR Following … Read more

Sovereign Wealth Funds Bet on Bitcoin as Gold Alternative, Says Coinbase Institutional Strategist

John D’Agostino, Head of Strategy at Coinbase Institutional, revealed that sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors have become key drivers of bitcoin accumulation in April, contrasting with retail investors’ retreat from exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Institutional Demand and Sovereign Funds, Not Retail, Behind Bitcoin’s April Rally, D’Agostino Tells CNBC Sovereign wealth funds — state-owned investment pools … Read more

Zksync Hacker Returns Stolen Funds, Keeps 10% Reward

The hacker who made off with $5 million in unclaimed ZK tokens complied with the safe harbor deadline and returned the funds, according to the Zksync Association. Hacker Cooperates to Collect Bounty The Zksync Association said the hacker who compromised an admin account and stole $5 million in unclaimed ZK tokens has “cooperated and returned … Read more

Spain’s University of the Hespérides Launches First Master’s in Bitcoin Program

The University of the Hespérides in Spain has launched a ten-month, fully online Master’s in Bitcoin program starting April 28, 2025, aimed at professionals seeking specialized education in the cryptocurrency’s technical, economic, and legal aspects. University in Spain Rolls Out 10-Month Bitcoin Program With Workshops The program, taught entirely in Spanish and awarding 60 ECTS … Read more

Paypal Seeks to Drive PYUSD Adoption With 3.7% Reward on Users’ Stablecoin Holdings

Paypal is launching a new rewards program for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering U.S. users a 3.7% annual return to boost adoption in the competitive stablecoin market. Incentivizing Use of PYUSD Paypal Holdings is launching a new rewards program for its stablecoin PYUSD to boost adoption of the digital token within a fiercely competitive market. The … Read more

Multifaceted Entrepreneur Zuby Reveals Real-Life ‘Cheat Code’: Ditch Fiat, Stack Bitcoin

As bitcoin climbed to levels unseen since March, Nigerian-British polymath Zuby—renowned as a rapper, podcaster, author, and public speaker—told his 1.2 million followers on X to “save in bitcoin,” eschewing reliance on saving in fiat currency. Zuby Discloses a Literal ‘Cheat Code for the Emotionally Stable’ Although equity markets found renewed footing amid U.S. President … Read more

Skeleton Keys Turn: $74M in Decade-Old Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Spring to Life

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, … Read more

Crypto Airdrops Powerful Tool for User Acquisition, Study Finds

A MEXC study reveals that airdrops drive over a third of new user registrations, surpassing referrals and organic sign-ups. The Commonwealth of Independent States region leads in airdrop participation, followed by Southeast and South Asia. Airdrops Outpace Referral Programs A new study by the cryptocurrency exchange MEXC found that more than a third (35%) of … Read more