Three more regions in Russia have applied to join others in limiting bitcoin mining activities due to the high energy consumption of these operations. The Ministry of Finance stated that it is still undecided whether these new regions will impose a full mining ban or only restrictions during the heating season. Russia Attacks Bitcoin Mining […]

The Russian Central Bank and the Finance Ministry have teamed up to launch a local cryptocurrency exchange aimed exclusively at the country’s “super-qualified investors.” As reported by local news outlet RBC, the exchange will operate under an experimental legal framework. “Together with the central bank, we will launch a crypto exchange for super-qualified investors,” Finance […]

suggests a promotional message posted on the official website of the cryptocurrency named after the US president. The $TRUMP memecoin was launched …

TL;DR Riot Platforms signed a $100 million credit line with Coinbase Credit, using part of its bitcoin reserves as collateral. The agreement allows the mining company to access liquidity without issuing new shares, preserving its equity value and strengthening its operational position. The line, with a minimum annual interest rate of 7.75%, will remain available […]

TL;DR Long-term Bitcoin holders are steadily accumulating, while short-term traders are exiting the market in fear, creating a strong behavioral divergence. Long positions in Bitcoin futures have surged over 33%, pushing open interest to record levels and signaling renewed bullish confidence among traders.  Macroeconomic factors, including easing U.S.-China trade tensions and strong technical indicators, are […]

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund has been named the best new ETF product by etf.com, as it recorded its highest inflows since Jan. 21.  On April 23, BlackRock’s iShare Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) was awarded the “Best New ETF” at the annual etf.com ETF awards. In an X post shortly after, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas […]

Key Takeaways: Strategy shares surged more than 9% following Bitcoin’s rise beyond $91,000. Crypto mining stocks logged double-digit gains on renewed investor enthusiasm. Market participants are still split on whether the BTC rally will sustain above $93,000. Bitcoin’s Rally Sparks Surge in Crypto-Linked Stocks Bitcoin climbed back above $91,000 on April 22, hitting its highest […]

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes says the bottom is in for Bitcoin (BTC), and that more rallies are on the way due to several macro catalysts. In a new essay posted to his Substack, Hayes says President Trump has essentially already retreated in his tariff war after likely going too far beforehand. According to Hayes, the […]

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Ramil Palafox, the founder of the crypto company PGI Global, with orchestrating a massive $198 million Ponzi scheme that misled investors worldwide. Palafox is accused of defrauding investors by promoting PGI Global as a legitimate crypto asset and foreign exchange trading business from January 2020 through October […]

XRP facing some serious price recovery tendency, which might make things way better

Bitcoin Magazine University of the Hespérides Launches First Spanish-Language Master’s Program Focused Exclusively on Bitcoin The University of the Hespérides, an institution known for its classical liberal academic philosophy, has launched the first-ever Master’s program in Spanish dedicated exclusively to Bitcoin, according to an exclusive press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Starting April 28, 2025, […]

XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.220 zone. The price is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $2.150 support zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.20 zone. The price is now trading above $2.20 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a connecting […]

In 2025, the push to get crypto-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed is really starting to take off, with better than 70 of these vehicles now filed. They are awaiting word from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as to whether they can go ahead and list or not. In the view of some, this […]

Binance tightens crypto transfer rules in South Africa, enforcing user identity checks and compliance prompts starting this month. New Binance Regulations Demand Sender and Receiver Info for South African Crypto Transfers Crypto exchange Binance announced on April 22 that it will begin requiring more detailed information for cryptocurrency transfers involving South African users, a move […]

The FBI analyzed trends from more than 850000 complaints of suspected internet crime last year and found that cryptocurrency fraud was one of the …

A majority of crypto users are willing to allow artificial intelligence agents to manage part of their investment portfolios, according to the results of a recent CoinGecko survey. Among the 2,632 crypto participants surveyed, 87% said they would let AI agents manage at least a tenth of their crypto portfolio, CoinGecko’s April 23 report shows. […]

The new Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that creating clear regulatory guidelines for crypto assets is a top priority for the agency. During a speech at his swearing-in ceremony, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, who previously served as one of the regulatory body’s Commissioners between 2002 and 2008, says that under […]

Crypto firms are now waiting to hear back on 72 active applications for new crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs). James Seyffart, an ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, compiled the list of submissions to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ETFs awaiting approval include funds tied to Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), Sui (SUI), Litecoin (LTC), Axelar (AXL) Hedera (HBAR), BNB, Cardano (ADA), Avalanche (AVAX), […]

TL;DR XRP broke above $2.00 and remains on an upward trend, driven by a macroeconomic environment that favors risk assets and key technical support. The announcement of a possible Franklin Templeton ETF based on XRP strengthened institutional interest and added extra momentum to the token. Open interest in derivatives grew 20% in 24 hours and […]

Key Takeaways: Monad partners with Chainlink Scale to obtain secure, inexpensive, and decentralized data feeds. Monad’s DeFi capabilities expand with Chainlink CCIP & data streams integration. The partnership has put Monad in a position to attract developers with its promise of scalability and real-time data. Monad Leverages Chainlink’s Oracle Strength Monad, a high-performance new Layer-1 […]

Strategy’s chairman makes big bet on newly appointed SEC chairman

Bitcoin Magazine Russia’s Finance Ministry and Central Bank to Launch Crypto Exchange for “Super-qualified Investors” Russia’s Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia are set to jointly launch a cryptocurrency exchange designed exclusively for super-qualified investors, as part of a broader effort to bring crypto operations into a formal regulatory framework, according to a […]

The Cardano price is showing strong signs of a breakout, with a technical analyst pointing to a massive 300% explosion on the horizon. If the current pattern holds, ADA could be gearing up for a major bullish impulse that could push prices as high as $2.65 within the next few months.  Master Ananda, a crypto […]

Digital asset investment products experienced modest inflows of $6 million last week, which highlighted a “mixed” investor outlook. The week started with small inflows, but mid-week data showed stronger-than-expected US retail sales, which, according to CoinShares, likely caused $146 million in outflows. According to the latest edition of CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, […]

The newly sworn-in SEC chair is set to make his highly anticipated debut with a speech that could ignite sweeping reforms and redefine the future of crypto regulation. Paul Atkins’ First Speech as SEC Chair to Set Stage for Oversight Reform The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on April 23 via its official […]

The cryptocurrency's token price was up 2.4% over the previous 24 hours of trading as of 5:45 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, Bitcoin was up 2.7% over the …

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its annual report detailing complaints and losses due to scams and fraud involving cryptocurrency in 2024. According to the report released on April 23, the IC3 received more than 140,000 complaints referencing cryptocurrency in 2024, resulting in roughly $9.3 billion in losses. The […]

A closely followed analyst believes that gold’s bull market has entered a stage where the precious metal could go higher for longer. Pseudonymous analyst Dave the Wave tells his 149,500 followers on the social media platform X that gold is at a point in its parabolic rally where the precious metal could easily print 2x […]

Payments giant PayPal is reportedly going to start offering customers yield on its proprietary stablecoin product. According to a new report by Bloomberg, PayPay is planning on offering rewards to users of their stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD) as a means of increasing its usage. The report says that the program is expected to launch sometime […]

Vitalik Buterin proposed replacing Ethereum’s EVM with RISC-V to boost performance and simplify its execution layer amid growing competition from faster chains, such as Solana. The shift could help address falling activity, eroding revenue, and Ethereum’s lagging token price, but the migration process would be complex and slow. If adopted, Ethereum would be the first […]

IOTA’s Rebase upgrade launches May 5, introducing a fully decentralised DPoS consensus, smart contracts at Layer-1, and staking rewards of 10–15% APY for token holders. The upgrade adds full EVM and Move compatibility, enabling Ethereum-style smart contracts, dApps, and cross-chain functionality with sub-second finality and high throughput. IOTA shifts from its centralised coordinator model to […]

In a key step toward winning the large stakes developing at the crossroads of artificial intelligence and decentralized technology, Grayscale Investments has begun offering its latest investment vehicle: the Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund. This fund is intended for accredited investors who want to get in on the ground floor of decentralized AI protocols, but who […]