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 […]

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 – […]