China’s Crypto Contradiction: Seized Digital Assets Fuel Local Budgets Despite National Ban
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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 […]

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How Will $2.2B Crypto Options Expiry Impact Markets?
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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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SHIB Burns Crash Hard Despite Market Recovery
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Shiba Inu burn rate falls 98%, while SHIB price soars 5%

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LTCN: Spot Litecoin ETFs May Be Weeks Away (<b>Cryptocurrency</b>:LTC-USD) | Seeking Alpha
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Cryptocurrency. LTCN: Spot Litecoin ETFs May Be Weeks Away. Apr. 17, 2025 10:45 PM ETLitecoin USD (LTC-USD) Crypto, LTCNLTC-USD, LTCN · Mike Fay. 5.55 …

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This Bitcoin Bear Confirmation Is Yet To Appear, Glassnode Reveals
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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 […]

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What is Bitcoinlib, and how did hackers target it?
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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 […]

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Ethereum Metric That Historically Precedes Price Rebounds Is Flashing Bullish, Says Analytics Firm Santiment
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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, […]

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Solana (SOL) Rises 6% Amid Relatively Stable Market
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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 […]

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Lombard Finance Launches SDK for Seamless Bitcoin Staking
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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 […]

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Over $4 Billion Moved by Cryptocurrency Scams in Paraguay
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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 […]

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MEXC Warns Users of SMS Phishing Scams Falsely Claiming to Be from the Platform
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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 […]

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Smart Money Moves: On-Chain Activity Reveals Shifting Dynamics in the Memecoin Market
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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. […]

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Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High in Q1 2025 as Public Companies Accelerate Accumulation
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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 […]

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Binance Adds New Layer-1 Ethereum (ETH) Rival Initia (INIT) to Launchpool
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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 – […]

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Bitcoin (BTC) Death Cross Might Be Reversed, Solana (SOL) Bull Market Started? Pepe (PEPE) Secures Bull Market Setup
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Market seeing some signs of potential recovery thanks to series of breakthroughs

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<b>Cryptocurrency</b> exchange Kraken cuts redundant roles amid traditional finance push
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Kraken, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is reorganizing its workforce by reducing some positions and consolidating teams …

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Ethereum Price Fights for Momentum—Traders Watch Key Resistance
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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 […]

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Galaxy Research proposes new voting system to reduce Solana inflation
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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 […]

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Italian Finance Minister Warns: Trump’s Crypto Policy ‘Dangerous’
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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 […]

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CME Bitcoin Futures Show Diverging Trends Between Institutions and Retail Traders
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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 […]

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Binance Advising Governments on Establishing Crypto Reserves
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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. […]

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Belarus to Officially Launch Digital Ruble in Late 2026: Revolutionizing Finance and Trade
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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 […]

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‘Big Short’ Investor Steve Eisman Derisks, Says Stock Market Volatility Will Be Here for a While
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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 […]

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Ethena and Securitize Detail Plans for Converge: Arbitrum and Celestia Integration
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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 […]

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How Do We Protect Bitcoin From Quantum Computers? Not With A Joke
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Bitcoin Magazine How Do We Protect Bitcoin From Quantum Computers? Not With A Joke Recently, Project Eleven (a quantum computing research group) announced a 1 bitcoin reward for the first team able to complete a challenge to demonstrate breaking a ECC (elliptic curve cryptograph) key using Shor’s algorithm on a quantum computer.  The deadline for […]

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Bitcoin dip buyers nibble at BTC range lows but are risk off until $90K becomes support
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) realized market cap reached a new all-time high of $872 billion, but data from Glassnode reflects investors’ lack of enthusiasm at BTC’s current price levels. In a recent X post, the analytics platform pointed out that despite the realized cap milestone, the monthly growth rate of the metric has dropped to 0.9% month […]

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American college students start NR7 Miner cloud mining with DOGE and earn $28,800 a day
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  In contrast to the scarcity of Bitcoin, which is constant at 21 million, Dogecoin (DOGE) is transforming from a MEME token to a dark horse in the payment track with its annual issuance mechanism of 5 billion. NR7 Miner has realized the first use of DOGE to start Bitcoin mining, revealing the daily $28,800 […]

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XRP Notes 315.4% Yearly Surge: More to Come?
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XRP price over the last year suggests this might be its greatest bull cycle since the SEC’s lawsuit

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Bhutan turns to 'green' <b>cryptocurrency</b> – The Express Tribune
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Bhutan turns to 'green' cryptocurrency … NEW DELHI: The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is exploring ways to mine and leverage green cryptocurrencies using …

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Bitcoin Dominates Q1: Altcoin Season Nowhere In Sight—Report
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According to CoinGecko’s 2025 Q1 Report, the cryptocurrency market, led by Bitcoin, lost nearly one-fifth of its value in the first quarter of 2025, fully negating the gains made towards the end of 2024. Total market value witnessed a drop of $3.8 trillion to $2.8 trillion, an 18.6% decline over the quarter. This sharp plunge […]

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Former SEC Head Gensler Slams Crypto Fundamentals, Endorses Bitcoin
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Gary Gensler has once again voiced concern over the crypto industry, stating that most digital assets are driven almost entirely by market sentiment rather than solid fundamentals. In a recent appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, the former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair warned that this makes many altcoins vulnerable to sudden collapse. BTC’s Long-Term […]

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Crypto Trader Says Massively Bearish Solana Target Still in Play, Unveils Outlook for Bitcoin and Ethereum
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Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is leaning bearish on Solana (SOL) while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Starting with Solana, Martinez tells his 135,500 followers on the social media platform X that the sixth-largest crypto asset by market cap could fall by up to 48% from the current level if […]

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