Blockchain firm Astar Network implemented changes to its tokenomics to reduce inflationary pressures in its ecosystem.  On April 18, Astar Network announced that it reduced the blockchain’s base staking rewards to 10% from 25% to curb token inflation.  The company said the change promotes a more stable annual percentage rate (APR) for users as staking […]

TL;DR Hidden Road, recently acquired by Ripple, has obtained a broker-dealer license, allowing it to expand its financial services for institutional investors. The company aims to become a comprehensive, non-bank brokerage firm covering both traditional and digital assets. It will also integrate Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin as collateral and move its post-trade activity to the XRP […]

TL;DR Several Bitcoin mining companies rushed to move equipment from Asia to avoid tariffs of up to 36% imposed by Trump. Sealion Cargo coordinated urgent shipments worth $330 million, with routes from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Batam to the U.S. Although the U.S. paused the measure for 90 days, many firms had already incurred high […]

A closely followed crypto analyst believes one red-hot meme token operating on Solana (SOL) may continue soaring even higher. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 243,800 followers on the social media platform X that artificial intelligence (AI)-based Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) may increase by more than 47% from its current value. “Would rather buy higher (break of […]

At present, Ethereum is moving through an onslaught of sell-side activity. On-chain data shows that some of the biggest players — whales, institutional entities, and even some early participants of the ICO — have really stepped up their selling over the past week. Combined with price dips, we now see some previously dormant accounts stirring […]

According to Russian authorities, the necessary steps for allocating budget funds using the digital ruble have already been completed, enabling the CBDC to be utilized for these disbursements. The Ministry of Finance has also prepared subsidies for an upcoming test. Digital Ruble on the Verge of Being Used for Budget Disbursements in Russia While the […]

Key Takeaways: BlackRock added another $30.8 million in BTC to its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The purchase confirms institutional demand for Bitcoin exposure in 2025. Spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to be an attractive entry point for traditional finance. Bitcoin emerges as an increasingly strategic portfolio diversification asset. BlackRock Adds More Bitcoin ETF Holdings BlackRock is […]

Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Privacy Legalized? Tornado Cash and Samourai Cases Suggest Uncertainty Remains Last week, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Todd Blanche sent a memo to employees of the Department of Justice, directing the agency to stop prosecuting mixers, exchanges, and “offline wallets” for the criminal conduct of their users. Understandably, the community broke out in […]

Chinese local governments quietly sold off seized crypto using private firms via offshore exchanges, converting proceeds into yuan despite a national trading ban. Over US$400M in assets were liquidated through vendors like Shenzhen-based Jiafenxiang for cities such as Xuzhou and Taizhou, amid unclear regulations. Lawyers urged the central bank to take control, warning the legal […]

Around 23,200 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, April 18, and they have a notional value of roughly $1.9 billion. This week’s event is smaller than previous weeks, but only marginally. Derivatives and spot crypto trading have been declining as volumes and volatility dried up, so the impact on spot markets is likely to […]

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The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed in a report how this historical bear market confirmation is yet to appear for Bitcoin in the current cycle. Bitcoin Unrealized Loss Hasn’t Spiked For Long-Term Holders Yet In its latest weekly report, Glassnode has discussed about the trend in the Unrealized Loss for the two major Bitcoin […]

Bitcoinlib, explained Bitcoinlib is an open-source Python library designed to make Bitcoin development easier.  Think of it as a toolbox for programmers who want to create Bitcoin wallets, manage transactions, or build apps that interact with the Bitcoin blockchain. Since its launch, it’s been downloaded over 1 million times, showing just how widely trusted and […]

New data from the market intelligence platform Santiment indicates that Ethereum (ETH) may be on the cusp of a breakout. In a new strategy session, the crypto analytics firm says one metric that historically precedes a recovery for the top altcoin is flashing bullish. According to Santiment, Ethereum’s operation fees are currently at a low, […]

TL;DR SOL Surge Amid Stability: Despite a generally stable crypto market with Bitcoin near $84K and Ethereum around $1,600, Solana surged by 6% to approximately $134. Investor Optimism: The rally in SOL is fueled by renewed investor enthusiasm, strong futures positioning, and confidence in its fast, robust ecosystem. Market Implications: SOL’s standout performance amid cautious […]

TL;DR Lombard Finance launched an SDK that allows wallets and exchanges to offer BTC staking with a liquid token (LBTC) and a 3% annual yield. The tool aims to activate up to $154 billion in idle BTC held on centralized platforms, creating new revenue streams without altering custody. Binance, Bybit, Metamask, Trust Wallet, and other […]

Diosnel Alarcon, head of the cybercrime unit of the National Police of Paraguay, has indicated that over $4 billion was moved by cryptocurrency scams and Ponzi schemes in 2023 and 2024. Alarcon stated that middlemen help these platforms thrive, as people investing don’t know the basics of crypto. Paraguay Registers $4 Billion in Cryptocurrency Scams […]

Key Takeaways: MEXC notifies users of SMS messages supposedly sent by the platform. MEXC confirms there is no in-house data leak. Users are urged not to trust messages that request account details or quick action. Security best practices are advised against likely fund loss. A Rise in Crypto-Themed SMS Scams Cryptocurrency exchanges are now a […]

The memecoin market showed a clear trend of net inflows, which reveals investor confidence or interest in several of the tokens we would call memecoins. In our last report, we signaled the potential emergence of a couple of these rising tokens as new plays to keep an eye on, even as the market remains volatile. […]

Bitcoin Magazine Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High in Q1 2025 as Public Companies Accelerate Accumulation Public Companies Now Hold Over 688K BTC, Signaling Record Institutional Bitcoin Adoption Bitcoin adoption by public companies has reached an all-time high, according to a new report from Bitwise. In Q1 2025, publicly traded firms now hold a combined […]

The world’s largest crypto exchange platform by trading volume is adding a new layer-1 Ethereum (ETH) rival to its launchpool. In a new announcement, Binance says it’s adding Initia (INIT), a blockchain designed to offer rollups and infrastructure for appchain development, to its launchpool. “Binance is excited to announce the 68th project on Binance Launchpool – […]

Market seeing some signs of potential recovery thanks to series of breakthroughs

Kraken, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is reorganizing its workforce by reducing some positions and consolidating teams …

Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $1,620 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might attempt to recover above the $1,620 resistance. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $1,620 and $1,600 levels. The price is trading below $1,620 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend […]

Crypto research firm Galaxy Research has made a proposal to adjust the voting system that decides the outcome of future Solana inflation following the failure to come to a consensus in a previous vote. On April 17, Galaxy introduced a Solana proposal called “Multiple Election Stake-Weight Aggregation” (MESA) to reduce the inflation rate of its […]

Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italy’s Minister of Economy and Finance, has warned that US policy regarding stablecoins is a greater threat to the euro than trade tariffs. The comments came during an event in Milan related to asset management. The Minister has touted a digital euro as a possible counter-solution to US stablecoin dominance. The US is […]

The year kicked off with high hopes following the election of a crypto-friendly US president, raising hopes for regulatory easing. Bitcoin hit a record $109,300 in the first quarter of the year. However, macroeconomic pressures soon took center stage. The crypto asset has retreated to around $85,000. Now, CME Bitcoin futures positions hint at a […]

Governments worldwide are racing to secure crypto dominance, turning to Binance for strategic guidance on digital reserves and regulatory blueprints as sovereign adoption accelerates. Nations Seek Binance’s Aid on Crypto Reserves Binance has begun advising governments on cryptocurrency regulation and national digital asset reserves, according to a report by the Financial Times, published April 17. […]

Key Takeaways: Belarus to officially launch its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) — the digital ruble — in the latter part of 2026. Pilot operations have already begun, with internal use cases being given priority initially. The digital ruble will enable government services, social disbursements, and retail transactions. Long-term objectives are integration into cross-border trade […]

Steve Eisman says he’s taking a wait-and-see approach to the stock market right now. In a new interview with CNBC, the famous investor notes he’s dialed down the risk in his personal portfolio. “I’m waiting. I think we’re going to have volatility for quite a while. The Trump Administration has set up a situation where […]

TL;DR Converge, the upcoming blockchain developed by Ethena and Securitize, is scheduled to launch its mainnet by the end of Q2 2025. It will leverage Arbitrum’s scalability technology and Celestia’s data availability layer to deliver superior performance with low latency. The network will allow users to pay gas fees with stable tokens like USDe and […]