OKX Returns to US Market Following $505M DOJ Deal
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OKX announced on Tuesday that it is reopening its U.S. crypto exchange and introducing a new Web3 wallet for American users. The move follows a $505 million deal with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) earlier this year. The Launch Details “We’re officially launching in the U.S. with our centralized exchange and powerful multi-chain Web3 […]

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Venga Launches Euro Accounts to Bridge Fiat and Crypto
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The Euro accounts are now available to users across the EU

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Fed Chair Backs Stablecoin Oversight, Warns on Tariff-Driven Inflation
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As the cryptocurrency world steps closer to the financial mainstream, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reignited calls for a legal framework around stablecoins, digital tokens often pegged to the dollar that are increasingly used in global transactions. But while Powell sees regulation as a necessity, his broader comments also raised new concerns over inflation […]

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Athena Bitcoin asks Stillwater to repeal <b>cryptocurrency</b> ATM ban – Pioneer Press
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The company operates more than 3500 cryptocurrency ATMs across 35 states, including three in Stillwater.

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PEPE Price To Bounce 796% To New All-Time Highs In 2025? Here’s What The Chart Says
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PEPE’s price action has been relatively quiet in the past few weeks. The meme coin has been quietly going through a continued wave of selloffs amidst the volatility in the wider crypto market.  However, an interesting technical analysis shows that the chart structure of PEPEUSDT is pointing to a massive move to the upside, one […]

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Mass Liquidations and Volatility: $OM Futures See Sharp Open Interest Collapse and Leverage Spike
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Native to the MANTRA ecosystem, the $OM token experienced a shocking sequence of market events on April 13 that reverberated throughout derivatives markets. In a rapid set of moves that should have been impossible, the Open Interest (OI) in $OM futures collapsed from $261 million to just $121 million within 10 minutes, starting at 18:10 […]

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Stablecoins' dominance due to limitations of US banking  — Jerald David
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Stablecoins rose to popularity as a result of limitations in the US financial system — particularly restricted banking hours and the lack of a non-USD trading pair, according to Jerald David, president of Arca Labs. “So we start thinking about the reason why, we start talking about the nine-to-five banking hours,” David said during a […]

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Tether and Coinbase Among Largest Centralized Finance (CeFi) Lenders in Crypto, According to Galaxy Analyst
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Stablecoin issuer Tether is the largest centralized finance lender (CeFi) in the digital asset space, according to new analysis. Zack Pokorny, a research analyst at the crypto investment giant Galaxy Digital, notes that Galaxy and the Bitcoin (BTC) lending firm Ledn were the second and third-largest lenders, respectively. Combined, Tether, Galaxy and Ledn’s loan book totaled […]

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ENS Lead Developer Reveals Flaw Allowing Phishers to Mimic Official Google Alerts
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Nick Johnson, a well‑known Ethereum Name Service (ENS) engineer, disclosed a cunning phishing campaign that preyed on weak spots within Google’s backbone, notably a recently patched OAuth flaw. Google’s Guard Down: ENS Engineer Tracks Phishing Exploit The scheme, according to Johnson’s testimony, kicked off with a persuasive email, seemingly dispatched by an official Google alert, […]

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KuCoin Gets SOC 2 Type II Certification for Improved Security and Compliance
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Key Takeaways: KuCoin has successfully completed the SOC 2 Type II audit, validating the platform’s internal security and operational controls. The certification reflects KuCoin’s long-term strategy to strengthen user trust and global regulatory compliance. The certification validates that KuCoin already offers enhanced security, privacy, and system availability to its 40 million+ users. KuCoin Achieves New […]

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$100k Wipe-out: Crypto CEO Lost 75% of BTC, ETH in ‘Elusive Comet’ Video Call Scam
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Jake Gallan, CEO of Emblem Vault, has had his wallets drained for over US$100,000 worth of digital assets in a sophisticated hack. The hack occurred during/following a Zoom video call between Gallan and the crypto channel named ‘Tactical Investing’. A default Zoom function reportedly allows for the potential of one Zoom user to take control […]

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Gensler Reacts to SEC Dropping Ripple Appeal and Other Cases
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Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler has reacted to the SEC dropping various cryptocurrency enforcement cases

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Manumint Introduces the World's First Hand-Mined <b>Cryptocurrency</b> – PRWeb
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PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Manumint has launched the first and only hand-mined digital currency, offering a new approach to cryptocurrency production.

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Solana Retests Bearish Breakout Zone – $65 Target Still In Play?
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Solana is trading above the $125 level after bulls stepped in and reclaimed key levels, sparking optimism across the market. After enduring weeks of massive selling pressure, this recovery marks the first sign of strength from buyers since early March. Still, not all analysts are convinced this marks the beginning of a sustainable rally. While […]

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Raydium Launches LaunchLab to Rival Pump.fun in Token Creation Tools
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TL;DR Raydium launched LaunchLab to compete with Pump.fun, allowing token creation with immediate liquidity access and external fee configuration. 25% of the fees generated by LaunchLab are used to buy back RAY, boosting its price by 8% and pushing its market cap above $680 million. Pump.fun, which previously drove traffic to RAY, now competes directly […]

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Bitwise Makes Bold Move in Europe with Exclusive Bitcoin & Ether ETP Launches
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TL;DR Bitwise listed four new Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on the London Stock Exchange, available only to institutional investors in the UK. The products include physical and staking options, with securely custodied assets and low fees, integrable into traditional brokerage accounts. After acquiring ETC Group, Bitwise expanded its offering in Europe and is awaiting approval […]

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Datai Network Takes the Stage at Google HQ Hong Kong for “Unlocking the Future of AI on BNB Chain”
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[PRESS RELEASE – Hong Kong, Hong Kong, April 16th, 2025] Datai Network announced its participation at the prestigious Google Cloud x BNB Chain event, Unlocking the Future of AI on BNB Chain, held at Google’s Hong Kong Headquarters. The event brought together innovators at the cutting edge of Web3 and Artificial Intelligence. Maria Mounayar, co-founder […]

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Auradine raises $153M, debuts business group for AI data centers
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Auradine, a Silicon Valley-based startup that specializes in equipment for AI data centers and Bitcoin mining, has announced a raise of $153 million in a Series C funding round. The new capital will go to increasing the company’s product suite of infrastructure for AI and blockchain technology. The Series C round was led by StepStone […]

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Apple Delists 14 Crypto Apps in South Korea Including KuCoin and MEXC Exchanges Amid Regulatory Crackdown
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Apple has delisted 14 crypto apps in South Korea at the request of one of the country’s regulators. South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), an anti-money laundering agency, issued the requests. The regulator claims the banned apps involved foreign virtual asset operators conducting “unreported business activities.” Apple’s list of blocked apps includes the crypto exchange […]

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The Rise Of Lucrative Free Cloud Mining Sites in 2025: Top 8 Genuine Cloud Mining Platforms for Passive Daily Income
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Fueled by the rising adoption of digital currencies and growing institutional interest, the global crypto mining sector, worth around $2.45 billion in 2022, is projected to surge to $8.24 billion by 2034. With growing interest in mining popular coins like Dogecoin and Bitcoin making a strong comeback, many are eager to join the trend. But […]

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India’s Supreme Court Registers Landmark Crypto Petition Amid Legal Uncertainties
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Key Takeaways: India’s Supreme Court has duly registered a criminal petition concerning crypto trading. The petition is worried about the lack of a regulatory framework for crypto activities in India. The judiciary made clear that legislative bodies, not courts, need to establish clear crypto regulations. Crypto exchanges, influencers, and investors in India are watching the […]

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Bitget Launches Industry-First On-Chain Affiliate Program With 40% Rebates to Support Content Creators
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, 16 April 2025 – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched a groundbreaking addition to its affiliate program: the first-ever on-chain affiliate initiative in the crypto exchange sector, offering partners up to 40% in rebates alongside existing commission structures. This innovative […]

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How a Bitcoin Treasury Converts Idle Reserves Into Strategic Capital
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Bitcoin Magazine How a Bitcoin Treasury Converts Idle Reserves Into Strategic Capital The next evolution of corporate finance isn’t diversification—it’s financial refinement In the oil industry, reserves are only the beginning. What powers the world isn’t raw crude—it’s the refined outputs: jet fuel, diesel, gasoline, heating oil. Each serves a different market, use case, and […]

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Bitcoin Behaving Differently Than in Past Bull Runs, Bitwise Analyst Says
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Bitcoin has remained surprisingly stable over the past month with just 0.58% movement despite major price swings, trading at US$83,307. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan notes this marks the first time Bitcoin hasn’t significantly underperformed stocks during a market correction. The ability to match stock performance during downturns represents a significant shift from previous cycles when […]

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Coinbase to End Support for 49 Assets, $150,361,090 XRP Mystery Stuns Community, Bitcoin May Rally to New ATH This Quarter, Says Top Analyst: Crypto News Digest by U.Today
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Fake MFSA Letters Demand Fines From Bitcoin and Ethereum Traders, Regulator Warns
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A new scam is circulating among cryptocurrency traders, using forged documents that appear to be from Malta’s financial regulator to demand payments for fictitious market manipulation fines. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a public warning, urging users to remain vigilant after discovering the fraudulent use of its name, logo, and official signature […]

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Supreme Court says no to plea for regulatory framework on cryptocurrencies – The Hindu
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A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. Editorial …

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Binance Futures Show Dogecoin Traders Are Heavily Long—Too Bullish To Fail?
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A fresh snapshot of Binance’s futures market data shows Dogecoin attracting a remarkably bullish stance among traders. According to a chart shared by Ali Martinez (@ali_charts) on X, 72.13% of Binance users with open Dogecoin positions are currently long, leaving only 27.87% on the short side. “72.13% of traders on Binance with open Dogecoin DOGE […]

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Mantra post-OM token crash statement leaves key questions unanswered
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Troubled decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Mantra released an official statement addressing the reasons for a 92% flash crash of its OM token on April 13. An April 16 announcement titled “Statement of Events: 13 April 2025” reiterates that the crash did not involve any token sales by the project itself, and the Mantra team remains fully functional […]

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DWF Labs Announces U.S. Expansion with New Office as Part of Growth Strategy, Unveils $25M Strategic World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Token Purchase
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April 16th, 2025 – Dubai, UAE DWF Labs, the next-generation crypto market maker and Web3 investment firm, announced its strategic expansion to the United States with a new office in New York City. DWF Labs also announced it has purchased $25 million of World Liberty Financial (“WLFI”) governance tokens in a strategic private transaction, the […]

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Analyst Warns: “Pi Network Could Be Next” After Mantra’s Collapse
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TL;DR Mantra’s collapse shock: The OM token crash knocked over $5.5 billion off the market by plummeting over 90%, exposing severe risks from poor transparency and centralized control practices. Warning for Pi Network: Top analyst Dr. Altcoin warns that Pi Network, now shifting toward its Open Mainnet phase, could hit a similar fate without enhanced […]

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Crypto Platforms Hit by AWS Network Failure: Binance Among Affected
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TL;DR Binance experienced service disruptions due to a failure at an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center. The platform temporarily halted withdrawals to protect users’ funds while addressing the issue. Other major platforms like KuCoin were also affected, raising concerns over the dependency on centralized infrastructure. On April 15, a major disruption at an Amazon […]

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