A swirl of bullish proclamations is ricocheting across X as macro‑minded influencers argue that a fresh expansion in “Global M2” money supply will trigger a near‑instant rally in Bitcoin—yet a veteran market analyst is warning that the data underpinning those calls is little more than a mirage. The latest wave of optimism was set in motion […]

The Williston Police Department has received reports of a cryptocurrency scam that has been targeting local residents.

Privacy-focused cryptocurrency exchange eXch has confirmed it will officially terminate all operations effective May 1st, following escalating international scrutiny and mounting allegations of its role in laundering funds linked to the February Bybit hack. According to the team, the move comes after internal consensus among its leadership to “cease and retreat” rather than continue under […]

US Senator Elizabeth Warren warned that if President Donald Trump eventually moves to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, it could undermine investor confidence in the integrity of US capital markets and trigger a financial crash. During an appearance on CNBC, the Massachusetts Senator said the President does not have the legal authority to remove […]

A widely followed crypto analyst says that investors should continue hanging on as we are nowhere near the start of the next crypto bear market. In a new video update, Guy Turner, the host of Coin Bureau, tells his 2.66 million YouTube subscribers that the markets are still way too bullish for traders to be […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has greenlit a new crypto-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) from the financial giant VanEck. Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s head of digital assets research, will manage the new “Onchain Economy ETF,” which he says will hold 30-60 stocks tied to the crypto sector. Those stocks will include miners, exchanges, data centers, […]

Today commemorates the 13th anniversary of the first altcoin, the crypto asset Namecoin (NMC), whose network debuted on April 18, 2011. Although the token has dimmed over time, the network remains under active development and its proof-of-work (PoW) hashrate ranks among the highest in the crypto ecosystem. While Often Forgotten, the First Altcoin Turns 13 […]

Key Takeaways: eXch reports permanent shutdown after reporting it was being utilized to launder the funds stolen in the $24M Bybit hack. Blockchain investigators traced stolen funds to wallets that were interacting with eXch’s mixing service. The incident highlights growing pressure on crypto mixers in the face of evolving forensic tools. No charges yet, but […]

TL;DR Kraken has launched FX perpetual futures to trade 24/7 with popular currency pairs like EUR/USD and GBP/USD on its Pro platform, without an expiration date. FX perpetual futures allow traders to keep positions open indefinitely, a feature already known in crypto futures. Kraken expands its offering to compete with platforms like Robinhood by eliminating […]

TL;DR The U.S. Treasury plans to issue $31 trillion in debt during 2025, which could divert capital from the crypto market toward traditional assets. Higher yields on short-term bonds may reduce the appeal of cryptocurrencies as a high-risk investment option. Treasury debt tokenization has reached $5.9 billion, opening new avenues for crypto projects to earn […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Core Developer Antoine Poinsot: The Great Consensus Cleanup While attending the MIT Bitcoin Expo earlier this month I was able to sit down with Bitcoin Core developer Antoine Poinsot. Currently at Chaincode Labs, Antoine was previously at Wizardsardine, a bitcoin security company behind Revault, a pre-signed transaction based vault, and Liana, a […]

In the last 24 hours, on-chain data has shown a concentrated accumulation of assets by smart money wallets. These wallets have been making a series of directed purchases across three main crypto narratives: AI and robotics; DeFi and staking; and gaming assets correlated with memes. This wave of accumulation shows how influential crypto wallets are […]

Binance CEO’s statement comes at significant time in markets

Cryptocurrency moguls heavily backed Donald Trump's bid for the presidency, and he has already begun to pay them back by deregulating the crypto …

A push by the Trump-era Justice Department to scale back crypto enforcement has done little to deter federal prosecutors from pursuing Braden Karony, the former CEO of SafeMoon, who faces fraud charges tied to the token’s collapse, law360.com reported, citing DOJ filings today (Friday). His upcoming trial in May now serves as a key test […]

Solana is showing signs of pre-breakout behavior as it consolidates below an important price threshold. According to a new technical analysis shared by RLinda on the TradingView platform, the $136 level is currently a decisive resistance point, and Solana’s current trading behavior suggests that a move above this level could ignite a fresh bullish push […]

The Eastern European country of Belarus is reportedly set to roll out a central bank digital currency (CBDC) by next year. Citing a statement by the National Bank’s chairman of the board, Roman Golovchenko, the state-run news agency Belta reports that the digital form of the Belarusian ruble will be in full circulation by the […]

Federal prosecutors said they will continue pursuing their case against Braden John Karony, the former CEO of crypto firm SafeMoon, despite the US Justice Department issuing a memo suggesting a policy of abandoning “regulation by prosecution” related to digital assets. In an April 18 filing in the US District Court for the Eastern District of […]

Following President Trump’s April 9th announcement of a 90-day halt on new tariffs, market sentiment rebounded sharply, especially for Bitcoin. The surge appears mainly fueled by strong spot market activity, with little influence from derivatives. According to Bitfinex Alpha, this suggests genuine interest from real-money investors, rather than speculative bets, indicating confidence in the market’s […]

Key Takeaways: Balance (EPT) will go live on Alpha and Futures at the same time on April 21 through Binance. An airdrop of 3,500 EPT tokens will be credited to eligible users. EPT is the native token of an AI-powered Web3 gaming and social platform backed by a16z. Binance has officially announced the listing of […]

According to onchain analytics from Arkham Intelligence, in the past 27 days, North Korea’s hacking arm Lazarus Group, has orchestrated the transfer of 3,932 BTC, valued at $331.99 million. Even after dispatching such a considerable portion, the remaining cache still cements North Korea’s standing as the third-largest nation-state bitcoin holder. Lazarus Group’s 27-Day Exodus Over […]

Bitcoin Magazine What Bitcoin Indicators Predict for Q3 2025? Bitcoin’s 2025 journey hasn’t delivered the explosive bull market surge many expected. After peaking above $100,000, the 2025 Bitcoin price retraced sharply to as low as $75,000, sparking debate among investors and analysts about where we stand in the Bitcoin cycle. In this analysis, we cut […]

Popular macroeconomics expert Lyn Alden believes Bitcoin (BTC) will remain bullish over the coming months. In a new interview with Natalie Brunell, Alden says that Bitcoin is likely to trend higher for another year or so. However, the analyst warns that a Black Swan event, a rare and unanticipated event that catalyzes a massive market […]

TL;DR Dominant Narratives: Tokens AI and memecoins captured 62.8% of global crypto interest in Q1 2025, with AI leading at 35.7% and memecoins at 27.1%. Political and Market Catalysts: Memecoin interest surged around political events, while AI tokens gained traction for their transformative potential across industries. Sustainability Concerns: Critics warn that the focus on speculative […]

Peter Brandt delivers cryptic Bitcoin statement as price reverses trend

A federal court in Brazil has sentenced three individuals linked to Braiscompany, a collapsed cryptocurrency investment firm, to a total of 171 years in prison. The case is one of the country’s largest crypto-related fraud prosecutions. Federal Judge Vinicius Costa Vidor handed down the sentences after finding the defendants guilty of running an unlicensed financial […]

Ethereum is trading at critical levels after enduring weeks of aggressive selling pressure. Since retracing below the key $2,000 mark, the second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled to regain bullish momentum. Currently down 21% from that level, ETH continues to hover near $1,580, reflecting a clear lack of conviction from both buyers and sellers. The market has […]

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms in the United …

South Korea kicked off 2025 with political chaos, regulatory heat and a crypto market finally brought to heel — or at least forced to grow up. The nation closed 2024 in disarray following then-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched martial law stunt in December. In the aftermath, authorities spent the first quarter drawing lines in the […]

The realized cap of Bitcoin has attained an unprecedented zenith of $872 billion, a significant landmark that emphasizes the sustainable solidity of long-held positions in Bitcoin and the swelling volume of capital that has been directed toward this asset class. Yet, the currents of this marketplace are subtly shifting, starting to reveal initial signs of […]

The crypto presale surge has heated up, with many new coins fighting for attention. However, most new tokens never even make it onto the radar. Their features or revenue potential are not enough for investors.  Solaxy, however, is another story. The project has raised over $30.5 million in presale. This crypto isn’t some hype-focused project […]

An XRP Tracker Fund has launched in Asia, opening the floodgates for institutional investors to tap into XRP’s explosive growth and Ripple’s game-changing blockchain strategy. XRP Tracker Fund Goes Live in Asia—Ripple Drives Strategy as Investor and Trusted Advisor Digital asset management firm Hashkey, a major player in Asia’s blockchain investment space, announced a significant […]