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- Bitcoin (BTC) faces an uphill struggle as a safe haven in 2025 as gold fund inflows circle $80 billion.Data from Bank of America (BoA) uploaded to X by trading resource The Kobeissi Letter on April 15 confirms gold’s “best streak” since 2013.Gold beats records as Bitcoin ETFs slumpAs the US trade war sees investors flee […]
- The 2025 US-China trade war On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump declared a national economic emergency and announced sweeping new import tariffs.Dubbed “Liberation Day,” the policy set a baseline 10% tariff on all foreign goods, with a massive 145% rate on products from China. The move was framed as a way to fix long-standing […]
- Bitcoin could be heading into another extended consolidation phase, with short-term indicators suggesting a more bearish outlook, contrary to the broader crypto community’s view, according to the head of research at 10x Research.While many crypto analysts predict new Bitcoin (BTC) all-time highs by June, Markus Thielen said in an April 14 markets report that he […]
- Chipmaking giants Nvidia and AMD have seen their share prices slide in after-hours trading after Nvidia said US restrictions on artificial intelligence chips to China would cause it to face major costs.Nvidia stated in an April 15 regulatory filing that it is expecting around $5.5 billion in charges associated with its AI chip inventory due […]
- Brazilian fintech firm Meliuz has floated a plan to expand its Bitcoin holdings and make the cryptocurrency a strategic asset on the company’s books.Meliuz, which provides cashback and financial technology services, is taking the plan to make Bitcoin (BTC) the primary strategic asset in the firm’s treasury to shareholders in a meeting slated for May […]
- Local governments in China are reportedly seeking ways to offload seized crypto while facing challenges due to the country’s ban on crypto trading and exchanges.The absence of clear rules on how authorities should manage seized cryptocurrency has led to “inconsistent and opaque approaches,” which some lawyers fear could open the door to corruption, according to […]
- Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes that privacy should be a top priority for developers, warning that assumptions about transparency and good intentions in global politics are overly optimistic.In an April 14 blog post, Buterin argued that privacy is essential to maintain individual freedom and protect against the growing power of governments and corporations. He criticized […]
- Developers behind the Ethereum layer 2 Aztec Network have launched a whistleblowing platform called StealthNote that allows workers to vent about their employer without revealing themselves.StealthNote uses zero-knowledge proofs to prove that posts on its platform are written by someone with access to an email address of the company that they’re reviewing.Aztec Labs developer Saleel […]
- Healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific has reported paper losses on its Bitcoin holdings over the first quarter of this year as the cryptocurrency saw a heavy correction. The firm reported a preliminary unrealized loss from the change in fair value of Bitcoin holdings of approximately $41.8 million since Dec. 31, according to a filing with the […]
- Bullish sentiment could be returning to Bitcoin as a key metric from Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, shows that buyers are starting to dominate the platform’s volumes.The Binance Taker Buy Sell Ratio, which calculates the ratio of buyers to sellers of Bitcoin (BTC) in Binance, “has returned to neutral territory,” CryptoQuant contributor […]
- The X account of UK member of Parliament and Leader of the House of Commons, Lucy Powell, was hacked to promote a scam crypto token.In a series of now-deleted posts on April 15, Powell’s X account shared links to a token called the House of Commons Coin (HOC), describing it as “a community driven digital […]
- Fresh from successfully convincing game retailer GameStop to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet, Strive Asset Management CEO Matt Cole has now set his sights on fintech firm Intuit to do the same.Cole said in an April 14 open letter to Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi that Intuit’s growth is admirable, but Bitcoin (BTC) is the […]
- Mantra CEO John Mullin said he is planning to burn all of his team’s tokens in order to win back the trust of the network’s community following the sudden collapse of the Mantra (OM) token on April 13.“I’m planning to burn all of my team tokens and when we turn it around the community and […]
- Today in crypto, Strive is urging Inuit to buy Bitcoin after it successfully convinced GameStop to do so, Ethena Labs exited Germany after regulators flagged “deficiencies” in its USDe stablecoin, and El Salvador central bank data shows just 11% of registered Bitcoin service providers are active. Strive urges Intuit to buy Bitcoin after converting GameStopStrive […]
- A hacker compromised a ZKsync admin account on April 15, minting $5 million worth of unclaimed airdrop tokens, according to a statement from the official ZKsync X account. The attack was described as isolated, with no user funds affected.Following an investigation, ZKsync detailed the incident on April 15, disclosing that the compromised account had administrative […]
Us Crypto News.
- Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rise as US inflation drops to 2.4%. Lower-than-expected inflation data boosts market optimism. Trump’s delay of tariff hikes eases trade-related uncertainties. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies experienced a surge in value on Wednesday, buoyed by the release of the latest US inflation data, which revealed a smaller-than-expected increase. The Consumer Price […]
- Coinbase is seeking FDIC docs on crypto ‘pause letters’. The lawsuit has resumed after the FDIC’s transparency fell short. History Associates has also filed a motion to lift a stay in its own FOIA case against the FDIC. Coinbase, a leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has filed a motion in the D.C. District Court to revive […]
- Pantera Capital-backed Injective is now a member of the Blockchain Association. The layer 1 blockchain joins Coinbas, Circle and Brevan Howard among others as part of the pro-crypto advocacy group. Injective has joined the Blockchain Association, a leading pro-crypto advocacy group based in the United States. Binance-incubated Injective, backed by prominent venture capital firms Jump […]
- Kentucky’s “Bitcoin Rights” bill has been signed into law. The “Bitcoin Rights” law protects crypto use and mining in the state of Kentucky. The law also bans discriminatory zoning and clarifies mining rules. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed the “Bitcoin Rights” bill into law on March 24, 2025, cementing the state’s position as a leader […]
- MoonPay secures Wisconsin Money Transmitter License (MTL). Wisconsin is the 46th US state to grant MoonPay an MTL. MoonPay has also been making strategic acquisitions to enhance its crypto services. In a significant step toward expanding its footprint across the United States, cryptocurrency payment platform MoonPay has secured a Money Transmitter License (MTL) from the […]
- Coinbase will launch the 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures products on its CFTC-regulated futures exchange Coinbase Derivatives. The exchange also plans for a perpetual-style futures contract. Coinbase is looking to tap into the growing demand for crypto trading with a round-the-clock futures offering for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The exchange, the largest regulated US-based […]
- Montana House has rejected the Bitcoin reserve bill. The Bitcoin reserve bill aimed for $50M in crypto. The house cited risk to taxpayer funds. On February 22, 2025, Montana’s House of Representatives decisively voted down House Bill No. 429, a proposal that aimed to establish Bitcoin (BTC) as a state reserve asset. The 41-59 vote […]
- The US SEC has approved YLDS, the first yield-bearing stablecoin, with 3.85% APR. YLDS trades 24/7 on Figure Markets and its APR is paid monthly in USD or YLDS. The stablecoin’s APR outperforms Treasury bonds. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved YLDS, the first yield-bearing stablecoin. The stablecoin is officially registered as […]
- US to release jailed BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik in a prisoner swap with Russia. Vinnik, arrested in 2017, is part of the exchange that saw Russia release jailed US schoolteacher Marc Fogel. Alexander Vinnik, jailed in the US after being convicted on charges of money laundering, is being released as part of a prisoner swap. […]
Uk Crypto News
- Galaxy Digital says it received approval to offer derivatives trading from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. The company will also expand its asset management and investment banking services in the country. Obtaining FCA authorisation is a pivotal achievement for the Galaxy group. Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., a digital asset and blockchain firm, has secured a […]
- James Howells claims to have lost a hard drive with 8,000 BTC at a landfill site in 2013 The man now wants to buy the landfill site as the search for the lost BTC worth over $784 million continues James Howells, the man who has been in search of his lost Bitcoin worth over $784 […]
- GSR has received a regulatory nod from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. The cypto trading firm also holds a crypto license from the Singapore Monetary Authority. GSR, a crypto trading firm and market maker, has received regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the financial markets regulator in the UK. In a press release on […]
- Copper has withdrawn its application to register in the UK. The crypto custody firm first failed to register in 2022 amid changes around crypto asset firms by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. Copper Technologies Ltd., a crypto custody firm based in the United Kingdom, has dropped its plans for registration with the country’s Financial Conduct […]
- Amrita Srivastava alleges she was dismissed from Binance a month after she informed managers about the bribery in April 2023 Lawyers for Binance claim Srivastava was dismissed due to “poor performance” A former senior executive at Binance has filed a lawsuit against the company’s UK section for unfair dismissal after raising concerns about an alleged […]
- The UK will introduce unified crypto regulations, including stablecoins, in early 2025. New rules aim to simplify oversight and avoid restrictive staking classifications. Labour government aims to compete with EU’s MiCA rules and US pro-crypto policies. The United Kingdom is set to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and crypto staking services in […]
- Olumide Osunkoya pleaded guilty to UK FCA charges of illegal offer and use of cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) The 45-year-old Osunkoya will be sentenced at a later date A 45-year-old man has pleaded guilty to several charges involving the illegal operation of cryptocurrency automated teller machines in the UK. Olumide Osunkoya appeared before the Westminster […]
- UK’s new bill recognizes Bitcoin and other digital assets as personal property Under the new law, crypto owners will enjoy greater legal protection The UK Parliament has introduced a new bill clarifying ownership of digital assets by recognizing Bitcoin and other crypto assets as personal property. The new draft law, the Property (Digital Assets etc.) […]
- Crypto-friendly fintech platform Revolut has secured a banking license in the UK. The digital bank has 9 million UK customers and 45 million globally. After a three-year wait, crypto-friendly fintech firm Revolut has finally secured a banking license from United Kingdom’s banking regulator Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). Revolut announced the milestone in a news release […]
