Stablecoin issuer Circle has partnered with Onafriq, Africa’s largest payments gateway, to reduce the high cost of cross-border payments across the continent using USDC. According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, Circle aims to pilot USDC (USDC) settlements within Onafriq’s vast network, which connects over 500 wallets and 200 million bank accounts in more […]

Ethereum developers have proposed a dynamic fee model to make app-layer fees fairer, supporting small builders while capping large project fees at 1%. The proposal aims to create a sustainable ecosystem by balancing developer incentives and fee extraction, amid growing concerns that Ethereum is losing its dominance to faster-growing chains like Solana. Ethereum’s top minds […]

  SUI and Solana price action are off the charts, with SUI rattling off a sensational 53% run in the past month and with the Solana price turning in a solid 18.7% gain in the same timeframe. Both tokens are printing money for backers after prices dipped to monthly lows last April 7th and the […]

XRP has always been a cryptocurrency with a massive community and hundreds of thousands of supporters. Perhaps it was etched in its core and reiterated throughout the numerous market cycles, but something about the promise of “redefining the existing banking system” and becoming the new standard for international value transfer really stuck with people. In […]

Bitcoin Magazine El Salvador’s Ministry of Education To Launch Educational Bitcoin Curriculum For Young School Students  El Salvador is showing once again that it is leading the way with Bitcoin — and this time, they’re starting with the next generation.  This week, the country’s Ministry of Education and Bitcoin Office, in collaboration with Lina Seiche’s […]

TL;DR The U.S. Department of Justice is requesting a 20-year prison sentence for former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky over intentional financial fraud. Mashinsky admitted to manipulating the CEL token and causing over $550 million in losses while personally pocketing $48 million. Affected investors are demanding a harsh sentence after losing more than $4.7 billion when […]

Avalanche is setting up for a significant price movement, while Sui has already risen over 60%. However, amidst this momentum, Dragoin $DDGN is changing the game with an active product and a presale designed to reward those who invest early. Unlike typical meme coins that are all talk, Dragoin has rolled out its Telegram mini […]

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 […]

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into the company’s USD-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), with no enforcement action taken. SEC Ends PayPal Stablecoin Probe, No Enforcement Action The payments provider disclosed in the Q1 2025 earnings report that the SEC’s Division of Enforcement notified the […]

The world's most popular cryptocurrency has a 24-hour trading volume of $26.27 billion. Bitcoin's market capitalisation stood at $1.88 trillion, the …

April 29, 2025 – Zug, Switzerland With a simple, easy-to-use interface, users will be able to shield their transaction history and trade privately across multiple blockchains in a fraction of a second. Common, a new privacy-first DeFi platform built on Aleph Zero’s infrastructure, today announced the launch of its web app, in collaboration with the […]

Bitcoin (BTC) is looking more like a safe-haven asset amid the financial wreckage caused by President Donald Trump’s tariff rollouts, according to the digital asset investment management firm NYDIG. Greg Cipolaro, the global head of research at NYDIG, notes in a new analysis that Bitcoin demonstrated some decoupling with equities, US Treasuries and the dollar […]

Bitcoin continues its gradual recovery, currently trading above the $94,000 level at the time of writing. This upward trend follows a recent correction that pushed prices down earlier this month. Despite the recent gains, Bitcoin remains about 12.7% below its all-time high set in January. While investors monitor price resistance levels around the psychological $100,000 […]

Cardano Bitcoin DeFi takes major positive shift with Lace integration

Key Takeaways: Mastercard will allow merchants to accept payments in stablecoins such as USDC. The company has teamed up with OKX, Nuvei, Circle and others to launch a full 360-degree stablecoin payment ecosystem. Mastercard’s Crypto Credential and Multi-Token Network aim to simplify crypto payments and real-world asset settlement. Mastercard Advances Stablecoin Payments for Global Commerce […]

PayPal says the US Securities and Exchange Commission has abandoned its investigation into the payment giant’s US-dollar stablecoin. PayPal said in an April 29 regulatory filing that the SEC concluded its investigation into PayPal USD (PYUSD) and wouldn’t be taking any action. The company said it received a subpoena from the SEC’s Division of Enforcement […]

FTX has initiated legal proceedings against NFT Stars Limited and Delysium, seeking to recover digital assets allegedly withheld from its estate. The lawsuits are the latest in its ongoing efforts to reclaim funds and maximize creditor recoveries following its collapse in November 2022. Token Allegations The defunct crypto exchange announced on April 29 that it […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Steady At $95,000 As US Bitcoin ETFs See $591 Million Inflows US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $591.3 million in net inflows on Monday, extending last week’s momentum that saw over $3.3 billion in total inflows. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) dominated with $970.9 million in purchases, marking its second-largest daily inflow […]

Celsius founder and ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky is facing two decades in prison for his role in the multibillion collapse of the former crypto lending firm. According to a new court filing, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is asking a federal judge to sentence Mashinsky to at least 20 years […]

Hashdex launched the world’s first spot XRP ETF, XRPH11, on Brazil’s B3 exchange, tracking the Nasdaq XRP Reference Price Index with Banco Genial as custodian. The ETF debuted with about US$40M in net assets, requires at least 95% allocation to XRP-related products, and charges a maximum 0.7% annual management fee. While Brazil advances with spot […]

Solana Eyes $144 Breakout and XRP Targets $3.15; Why is Cold Wallet Presale Trending? Altcoins are regaining momentum, but investor focus is shifting toward utility-driven projects with early-stage potential. Solana (SOL) is rallying toward a key resistance level as it posts record network revenues. XRP, meanwhile, is nearing a breakout pattern that could send it […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored BRICS’ New Development Bank (NDB) as a crucial emerging force in the global financial system during discussions with NDB President Dilma Rousseff. He emphasized that the NDB, spearheaded by BRICS nations, embodies the growing leadership of developing economies and stands as a golden symbol of Global South cooperation. Xi advocated […]

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final guidelines for national authorities on how to prevent and detect market abuse in the crypto-asset sector. The guidelines were released today (Tuesday) and follow the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which began to apply on 30 December 2024. These guidelines are […]

According to PANews, Russia's Federal Financial Monitoring Service is advocating for criminal charges against illegal cryptocurrency mining, …

Meme coins are once again commanding attention, but this time, it’s not just about hype,it’s about execution. Shiba Inu (SHIB) aggressively reduces its supply with token burns surging over 3,200%, while whale activity signals renewed confidence. Hedera (HBAR) has broken out of a long downtrend, riding bullish momentum and strategic expansion into real-world payment systems.  […]

A recent technical report indicates Dogecoin (DOGE) could be on the verge of a significant price increase in the next few months. The meme coin, which is now trading at $0.17, has recorded a 10% gain in the last week and continues to be up 11% over a 14-day period. Bullish Divergence Indicates Possible Upswing […]

Australia’s financial intelligence agency has told inactive registered crypto exchanges to withdraw their registrations or risk having them canceled over fears that the dormant firms could be used for scams. There are currently 427 crypto exchanges registered with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), but the agency said on April 29 that it […]

Let’s take a look at what happened in the crypto space over the last weekend of April in U.Today’s news digest!

Key Takeaways: Arizona’s House of Representatives approved two bills proposing the creation of a state-managed Bitcoin reserve. SB1025 allows the treasurer to invest up to 10% of state funds in Bitcoin; SB1373 focuses on a digital asset reserve from seized assets. Pending governor approval, Arizona is currently spearheading U.S. state-level initiatives to include cryptocurrencies into […]

Regulators in the European Union (EU) have released new guidance on blockchain technology as it pertains to the processing of personal data. In a new report, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) says that in order to properly comply with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), “evaluations” may need to be conducted on how […]

A closely followed analyst believes that the crypto markets are primed for a corrective move following strong rallies over the past couple of weeks. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 245,200 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks “a dip is going to come soon,” but he doesn’t see any reason to […]

At the 2025 Paris Blockchain Week, CryptoPotato spoke to Dimitar Stalimirov, Director of Brand Marketing at Nexo, who offered insight into how the company is repositioning itself within the financial services and digital assets space. As the industry continues shifting, Nexo appears to be adapting by exploring new marketing strategies, business verticals, and client engagement […]