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BlackRock, five others account for 88% of all tokenized treasury issuance

BlackRock, five others account for 88% of all tokenized treasury issuance

New data from RWA.xyz, a platform tracking tokenized real-world assets, shows that six entities are responsible for 88% of all tokenized US Treasurys. The data suggests a concentration among a few funds as the market continues to develop. The largest issuer of tokenized treasures continues to be BlackRock. The company’s tokenized US treasury fund, called […]

Crypto firms launch Wall Street-style funds: Finance Redefined

Crypto firms launch Wall Street-style funds: Finance Redefined

Cryptocurrency firms and centralized exchanges are launching more traditional investment offerings, bridging the divide between traditional financial and digital assets. With investors seeking more flexible product offerings under one platform, the “line is blurring” between traditional finance (TradFi) and the cryptocurrency space, as the two financial paradigms signal a “growing synergy,” according to Gracy Chen, […]

Nigerian court green lights arrest for six CBEX promoters — Report

Nigerian court green lights arrest for six CBEX promoters — Report

A high court in Nigeria has reportedly granted the country’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the authority to arrest six individuals who were allegedly involved in investment fraud at a cryptocurrency exchange. According to an April 24 report from Nigerian news outlet The Cable, the Federal High Court in Abuja approved the arrest and […]

Bitcoin spikes to 7-week highs as analyst doubts chances of $100K rebound

Bitcoin spikes to 7-week highs as analyst doubts chances of $100K rebound

Key points: Bitcoin is witnessing a tussle between buy and sell volume as BTC/USD hits its highest levels since the start of March. BTC price action is making traders increasingly wary due to the pace of recent gains. $100,000 is likely to remain out of reach for the short term, multiple commentators say. Bitcoin (BTC) […]

What is a flash crash in Bitcoin, and why does it matter?

What is a flash crash in Bitcoin, and why does it matter?

What is a Bitcoin flash crash? A Bitcoin flash crash is a sudden, sharp plunge in the market price of BTC that only lasts a short period of time before prices start to normalize.  The appearance of unique market conditions causes a jolt in the leading cryptocurrency’s market price. Typically, the reason behind a flash […]

Ethical finance must guide crypto’s evolution

Ethical finance must guide crypto’s evolution

Opinion by: Daniel Ahmed, co-founder of Fasset and founding member of the Own Foundation Crypto was born from a vision to decentralize power, democratize finance and build systems where equity prevails over exploitation. Somewhere along the way, however, the movement lost its moral compass. As speculation surged, purpose dwindled. We must return crypto to its […]

Atkins SEC era sparks massive industry optimism, crypto execs speak out

Atkins SEC era sparks massive industry optimism, crypto execs speak out

The crypto industry is bracing for a significant shift in regulatory tone following Paul Atkins’ swearing-in as chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21. A former SEC commissioner with deep roots in deregulatory philosophy, Atkins replaces Gary Gensler, whose combative stance toward crypto defined much of the agency’s recent legacy. In […]

Nous Research secures $50M from Paradigm to build decentralized AI on Solana

Nous Research secures $50M from Paradigm to build decentralized AI on Solana

Decentralized AI startup Nous Research has raised $50 million in a Series A round led by crypto venture giant Paradigm, marking one of the largest investments at the intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence to date. According to an April 25 report from Fortune, the funding round values Nous at a $1 billion token valuation. […]

Swiss National Bank chief dismisses Bitcoin reserve calls

Swiss National Bank chief dismisses Bitcoin reserve calls

An official of the Swiss National Bank dismissed calls for the institution to add Bitcoin to its reserves as a hedge against the ongoing macroeconomic turmoil. According to an April 25 Reuters report, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel said that “cryptocurrency cannot currently fulfil the requirements for our currency reserves” during a shareholder meeting […]

Trump memecoin team denies $300K dinner requirement rumors

Trump memecoin team denies $300K dinner requirement rumors

US President Donald Trump’s memecoin team denied social media rumors that holders of the Official Trump (TRUMP) token need at least $300,000 to participate in an upcoming dinner with the president.  On April 25, the official X account of the Trump memecoin clarified that there is no $300,000 requirement to join the memecoin project’s dinner […]

US banks are ‘free to begin supporting Bitcoin’ — Michael Saylor

US banks are ‘free to begin supporting Bitcoin’ — Michael Saylor

Bitcoin adoption among United States financial institutions could see a major boost after the US Federal Reserve withdrew its guidance discouraging banks from engaging with cryptocurrency. On April 24, the Fed withdrew its 2022 supervisory letter that served as guidance to deter banks from engaging in crypto and stablecoin activities. The withdrawal spurred a notable […]

Russian crypto exchanger Mosca raided amid cash-to-crypto ban talks

Russian crypto exchanger Mosca raided amid cash-to-crypto ban talks

As the Russian government is considering a ban on cash-to-cryptocurrency transactions, some major local crypto exchange platforms have encountered police raids. Mosca, a crypto-to-cash exchange located in the Moscow International Business Center, was raided on April 23 in connection with fraud by one of its customers, Dmitry Titarenko, Mosca’s development head, confirmed to Cointelegraph. “Law […]

Circle executive denies claims of seeking US banking license

Circle executive denies claims of seeking US banking license

An executive at major stablecoin issuer Circle denied recent reports that the company is looking to obtain a US federal bank charter. In an April 25 X post, Circle’s chief strategy officer and head of global policy, Dante Disparte, denied that the company is interested in obtaining a US federal bank charter or acquiring an […]

Blockchain needs regulation, scalability to close AI hiring gap

Blockchain needs regulation, scalability to close AI hiring gap

The emerging blockchain industry lags behind the artificial intelligence sector in terms of job creation, but this hiring gap may narrow by 2030. Blockchain remains one of the smallest sectors in the tech industry, with about 300,000 global jobs, compared to 1.5 million in AI and machine learning and 25 million in software development, according […]

SUI's 73% weekly price gains top crypto market — New price record in reach?

SUI's 73% weekly price gains top crypto market — New price record in reach?

Key takeaways:  SUI is up 23% in the past 24 hours and 73% weekly, outperforming top-cap cryptocurrencies. The launch of the Grayscale SUI Trust and the xPortal/xMoney Mastercard partnership boosted investor confidence. SUI’s TVL is up 40%, and daily DEX volumes surge by 177%, signaling strong ecosystem trust and utility. Sui (SUI) price is up […]

China may shift from US Treasurys toward gold, crypto — BlackRock exec

China may shift from US Treasurys toward gold, crypto — BlackRock exec

Central banks, particularly China, may start to shift away from US Treasurys, exploring alternatives such as gold and Bitcoin, according to Jay Jacobs, BlackRock’s head of thematics and active ETFs. In a recent interview with CNBC, Jacobs said that geopolitical tensions and rising global uncertainty are accelerating diversification strategies among central banks. He pointed to […]

5 Bitcoin charts predicting BTC price rally toward $100K by May

5 Bitcoin charts predicting BTC price rally toward $100K by May

Key Takeaways: BTC liquidation levels, onchain data, and chart setups converge at the $100K target. Profitability has surged, suggesting a rebound in market confidence. BTC breakout patterns point to $100K as a short-squeeze and euphoria magnet. Bitcoin (BTC) is flashing multiple technical and onchain signals suggesting that a rally to $100,000 is possible by May. […]

Polygon CEO: DeFi must ditch hype for sustainable liquidity

Polygon CEO: DeFi must ditch hype for sustainable liquidity

Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron called for a fundamental shift in how decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols manage liquidity, labeling the sector’s ongoing liquidity crisis as “self-inflicted.” In an exclusive interview, Boiron outlined Polygon’s vision for sustainable DeFi, emphasizing chain-owned liquidity and transparent economic models as the path forward. Boiron criticized DeFi protocols for fueling a […]

The sentiment engine of Bitcoin ETFs is rewiring market structure

The sentiment engine of Bitcoin ETFs is rewiring market structure

The tide of capital once destined for raw spot Bitcoin has begun to flow through institutional canals, spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), structured products and wrapped exposure, and while the water is rising fast, the waves aren’t quite the same.  Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, pointed out on X that there is a large movement […]