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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Crypto analytics firm Swissblock is saying that the bearish trend for Bitcoin (BTC) could be over. Swissblock says Bitcoin’s bearish structure is “crumbling” as the crypto king breaks out of a bearish compression pattern into a bullish quadrant – a price zone that signals likely upward price momentum. “Historically, this signals more upside, even a […]

CommBank froze Andrew Broadbent’s AU$30K Bitcoin investment through crypto broker Stormrake, flagging the transaction as a scam despite his 35 years of financial experience. The bank forced Broadbent to sell at a AU$3,000 loss to prove the investment was legitimate, later apologising and reimbursing just AU$476.67 as part of its broader anti-fraud clampdown. CBA defended […]

Russia’s Finance Ministry has called for the development of a local stablecoin, citing risks to financial sovereignty, after Tether froze USDT wallets linked to the sanctioned exchange Garantex. Deputy director Osman Kabaloev said Russia needs tools similar to USDT for cross-border payments, as reliance on dollar-pegged tokens makes the country vulnerable to external control. With […]

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Bitcoin Magazine How Bitcoin Offers a Speed Advantage for Driving Shareholder Value Bitcoin is the first instantiation of digitally scarce capital—allowing companies to raise, deploy, and prove value faster than ever before. In legacy finance, capital formation is a slow, friction-filled process. A company raises funds, deploys them over months or years into infrastructure, products, […]

Bloomberg’s chief expert says Bitcoin may face big downturn soon

HashKey Capital has launched the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund. It is the first fund in Asia designed to track the price of XRP. Ripple, a blockchain-based payments company, will be an early investor in the fund. Last year, HashKey Capital obtained Type 4 and upgraded Type 9 licenses from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), […]

According to PANews, global retail giant SPAR is conducting a trial for cryptocurrency payments in Switzerland. The company, which operates over …

As Bitcoin (BTC) attempts to stabilize above the crucial $80,000 support level, a new warning from market analyst Leviathan has raised concerns about an alleged strategy by China that could significantly impact the leading cryptocurrency.  China’s ‘Secret’ Bitcoin Strategy In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Leviathan claimed that China plans to sell off […]

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 […]

Shiba Inu burn rate falls 98%, while SHIB price soars 5%

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 …

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 […]