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Certik, a leading blockchain security firm, reported on April 30, 2025, that the crypto industry lost approximately $364 million to exploits, hacks, and scams in April, with $18.2 million returned, resulting in a net loss of $345.8 million. The firm highlighted that $337 million of the total losses stemmed from phishing attacks, underscoring the persistent … Read more
The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla’s board had initiated a search for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk, citing sources familiar with discussions that began in March due to Musk’s focus on his role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Tesla’s declining stock price and sales. The report noted … Read more
World, formerly Worldcoin, announced its expansion into the United States, launching operations in six major cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austin, Miami, and Nashville. The initiative, led by Tools for Humanity and co-founded by Sam Altman, opened flagship retail locations where individuals can scan their irises using Orb devices to create a World ID, … Read more
On April 30, 2025, Malaysia launched the Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI), a step in its digital transformation journey aimed at unifying fragmented digital ecosystems and making blockchain-based services accessible to all. Developed by MIMOS Berhad and MY E.G. Services Berhad, and powered by the Zetrix public layer-1 blockchain, MBI is designed to facilitate seamless cross-border … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
On April 29, 2025, Bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, announced the launch of Bunq Crypto, enabling users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly through its secure banking app. Initially available in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, and Belgium, the service will gradually expand to the entire European Economic Area, as well as the … Read more
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 … Read more
Decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch has announced the expansion of its services to the rapidly growing Solana blockchain, solidifying its position as a leading swap marketplace in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. With the integration of Solana, 1inch users can now enjoy secure token swaps at optimal rates, leveraging the blockchain’s impressive metrics, which include … Read more