Binance confirms FDUSD reserves are accurate after a brief de-pegging event
Binance has reaffirmed the accuracy of FDUSD’s reserve attestation for February, following concerns sparked by a brief de-pegging event. In an Apr. 3 update on the company’s blog, Binance stated it had reviewed First Digital USD’s (FDUSD) reserve data twice,…...
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Crypto Fear and Greed Index drops to 25, entering ‘Extreme Fear’ as Trump tariffs rattle markets
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has plunged to 25, dropping 19 points from the previous day and pushing the market into “Extreme Fear” territory. This steep drop follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s Apr. 2 announcement of aggressive new “Liberation…...
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$27.53m PEPE long opens the door for a high-stakes market shift, WallitIQ responds
A $27.53m leveraged PEPE position stirs concerns over crypto instability, while WallitIQ offers risk management solutions. #partnercontent...
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XRP, Pi coin may drop to $0.50, but this altcoin is tipped for further 500% gains
As crypto falters, XRP and Pi holders flock to Rollblock, a rising GameFi altcoin with $11.1m presale success. #partnercontent...
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Pi Network resumes mainnet migration: Will this unlock value or will WallitIQ dominate?
Pi Network faces scrutiny as PI coin plummets, while mainnet migration resumes; analysts weigh future against rising WallitIQ. #partnercontent...
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‘Typical Justin Sun smear campaign’: First Digital denies allegations, threatens legal action
First Digital Trust, the issuer of the FDUSD stablecoin, has refuted recent allegations by Justin Sun. First Digital Trust labeled the allegations as false and unrelated to its operations. In a statement on X, FDT clarified that the controversy involves…...
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Crypto braces for Trump’s tariff announcment: what to expect
Markets are preparing for volatility ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement, with Bitfinex analysts warning that the final details could trigger either a relief rally or a deeper correction across crypto and equity markets. U.S. President Donald Trump is…...
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CME to launch BTC, ETH spot-quoted futures for retail investors
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange plans to roll out Spot-Quoted futures for top cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as top equity indices on June 30, 2025. The CME Group, a leading derivatives marketplace, says the spot-quoted futures will target retail…...
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Is Dogecoin hype dead? Elon Musk says DOGE not in US plans
Dogecoin slipped nearly 10% in the past week as crypto traders digest Elon Musk’s statement. The Tesla boss made it clear that the US has no plans for DOGE. The sentiment among Dogecoin traders is 69, on a scale of 0 to 100. DOGE price could recover in the short-term, even as the hype around the meme coin dies down. ...
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Fidelity launches no-fee crypto IRA for US investors
Fidelity Investments has introduced a no-fee individual retirement account that allows U.S. adults to invest in cryptocurrency in a tax-advantaged manner. The financial giant, which manages over $6 trillion in assets, now offers Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC)…...
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Major survey finds 1 in 5 U.S. adults now use cryptocurrency
A new study by the National Cryptocurrency Association found that 55 million U.S. adults now use cryptocurrency, with 76% saying it positively impacts their lives. On April 2, the National Cryptocurrency Association released the largest-ever survey of American cryptocurrency holders.…...
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Digital shift in Swiss economy shows ‘substantial opportunity’ for Swiss stablecoin, Bitcoin Suisse says
Switzerland’s economy is showing early signs of complete digitalization, as digital transactions have now surpassed cash payments, according to a new survey. Switzerland has long favored cash, with the average person holding around $10,481 in bills and coins. It’s been…...
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Galaxy Digital secures FCA license
Galaxy Digital has received a regulatory boost after the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority approved a license application for its subsidiary, Galaxy Digital UK Limited. The FCA license will allow Galaxy Digital to expand its derivatives trading to customers in…...
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XRP price hangs on a thread as Kraken adds RLUSD
The XRP price was trading above a crucial support level on Wednesday after Kraken added its stablecoin. Ripple (XRP) was trading at $2.10, down over 37% from its highest level this year. The decline has brought its market cap to…...
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Ripple merges RLUSD into payments platform to expand utility
Ripple has integrated its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, into its flagship payments platform, Ripple Payments. Ripple (XRP) is doing this to improve cross-border payment efficiency and expand RLUSD’s (RLUSD) utility among financial institutions, according to a note shared with crypto.news. Since…...
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48 hrs left for 500% bonus on BlockDAG: ICP at $5.29, BGB at $4.57 may not match the hype
Ethereum Classic grows steadily, Pepe coin rides meme hype, while BlockDAG gains traction with strong ROI and backing. #partnercontent...
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NASDAQ-listed FAT Brands accepts Bitcoin for franchise payments
FAT Brands, an iconic restaurant chain listed on the Nasdaq, has added cryptocurrency to its accepted payment methods. The global restaurant franchising company announced the move via a press release on April 2, noting that it now officially accepts Bitcoin…...
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LUNC price stalls at crucial support as Terra Classic burn rate soars
Terra Luna Classic token consolidated at a crucial support level as the weekly burn rate soared and a key community vote began. Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) was trading at $0.000060 on Wednesday, where it has remained over the past few…...
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Pi Coin crashes nearly 80% — is Pi Network collapsing under its own weight?
Can Pi Network recover user trust as Pi Coin free-falls 78% just weeks after launch, with more token unlocks and delays on the horizon? From top 10 to tumbling In February, Pi Network (PI) burst onto the scene with the…...
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Sentient’s open-source AI outperforms Perplexity, targets web3 devs
Sentient, backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, has announced Open Deep Search, an open-source AI framework that outperforms Perplexity in reasoning and search capabilities. The launch aims to democratize access to advanced artificial intelligence and fuel web3 innovation through Sentient…...
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Justin Sun says First Digital Trust is insolvent after rescuing TUSD stablecoin
Tron founder Justin Sun has publicly declared that First Digital Trust, a Hong Kong-based fiduciary, is insolvent and unable to fulfill client fund redemptions. In an X post, Sun urged users to take immediate action to secure their assets and…...
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‘Liberation Day’ will be an ‘atomic bomb’ for crypto: pro
Zach Burks, CEO of Mintology, shared with crypto.news some sentiment on current market conditions. Burks shared, in a note to crypto.news, that gold remains the preferred safe-haven asset for institutions, while Bitcoin (BTC) is increasingly the retail investor’s hedge against…...
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Yeti Ouro vs PI: Why an investment in YETIO could make investors millionaires in 2025
As Pi Network launches its Open Network, Yeti Ouro emerges as a rising utility memecoin, raising over $3.18 million in presale with promises of high returns. #partnercontent...
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Grayscale unveils two new Bitcoin covered call ETFs
Grayscale is expanding its exchange-traded funds offering with two new products targeted at investors seeking exposure via covered call writing strategies. Grayscale, one of the leading crypto asset managers in the ecosystem, announced the launch of the new Bitcoin (BTC)…...
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Alabama moves to invest state funds in Bitcoin with new bills
Alabama lawmakers have introduced legislation to allow the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin. The latest proposal, Senate Bill 283, was filed this week by Sen. April Weaver as a companion to House Bill 482, which was introduced in…...
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VanEck bets on Celestia with new investment product
Asset management firm VanEck has expanded its cryptocurrency offerings by launching an investment product based on Celestia. Celestia is a modular blockchain designed to scale decentralized applications. The new product, listed in an investor-preferred wrapper will allow institutional and retail…...
Read MoreBitcoin price could pump after Trump’s Liberation Day speech
Bitcoin price held steady above $80,000 as crypto and stock investors remained cautious ahead of Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariff speech. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $84,500, up 10% from its March low. Meanwhile, U.S. stock market futures pointed lower,…...
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Avalanche price early signal points to a strong bullish breakout
Avalanche price has dropped to a crucial support level and created an early bullish signal, pointing to a potential rebound. Avalanche (AVAX) has crashed to the important support level at $20, down by over 65% from its highest level in…...
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Usual teams up with Sherlock to launch the biggest bug bounty in crypto history
Stablecoin protocol Usual has partnered with blockchain security firm Sherlock to launch a $16 million bug bounty, surpassing Uniswap’s $15.5 million bounty, which was previously the largest in the industry. Usual has partnered with Sherlock to launch a $16 million…...
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Bitfarms secures $300m loan to fuel AI and data center growth
Canadian Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms secured up to $300 million in private debt from Australian multinational investment firm Macquarie to fund its data center development. Bitfarms has reached an initial agreement for a private debt facility of up to $300…...
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Justin Sun becomes latest crypto mogul to join Forbes’ Billionaires List
Justin Sun becomes the newest crypto magnate added to the Forbes list of the world’s billionaires. Meanwhile, CZ retains his place as the richest crypto billionaire. According to Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2025, Justin Sun has a net worth of…...
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Ethena gears up for massive token unlock – can ENA price withstand the sell pressure?
Ethena is facing a potential wave of sell pressure as 266 million ENA tokens are set to unlock in two phases, starting with the first $34 million unlock today. According to CryptoRank.io, Ethena (ENA) will unlock 94.19 million ENA tokens…...
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Crypto cards drive blockchain adoption as WhiteBIT Nova surpasses 1 million transactions
WhiteBIT Nova surpasses 1 million transactions, proving crypto cards are bridging the gap between digital assets and everyday spending....
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Stablecoins can hold central banks fiscally accountable | Opinion
With no inflation, no centralized control, and a fixed supply, Bitcoin could emerge as the dominant global currency....
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Scroll co-founder warns against L2 tariffing, calls it ‘toxic’ for Ethereum
Scroll co-founder Ye Zhang criticized proposals to impose fees on Ethereum rollups, arguing they would harm long-term growth for short-term revenue. Ye Zhang, co-founder of the layer-2 smart contract platform Scroll, slammed the idea of charging fees on Ethereum rollups,…...
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MEW token soars nearly 20% following Binance Alpha listing
MEW rallied as high as 20% after breaking out of its multi-month downtrend, following its listing on Binance Alpha. According to crypto.news, Cat in a dogs world (MEW) hit an intraday high of $0.311 on April 2, its highest level…...
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Shardeum to debut its new mainnet on April 15 after token airdrop
Shardeum is gearing up to launch its mainnet on April 15. The protocol has previously announced that it will be airdropping the mainnet’s native token, SHM on April 13. The world’s first Ethereum (ETH) Virtual Machine-based autoscaling network is preparing…...
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Ted Cruz introduces FLARE Act to incentivize Bitcoin mining with waste gas
United States Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a new bill that offers tax incentives for cryptocurrency miners using flared natural gas to power mining operations. In an April 1 announcement, Cruz unveiled the Facilitating Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions Act, which…...
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North Korean IT workers ramp up infiltration of tech and crypto firms across Europe
North Korean (DPRK) IT workers are ramping up their corporate infiltration efforts into tech and crypto firms, with a focus on Europe. Since its last report in September 2024, Google Threat Intelligence Group has observed a rise in DPRK IT…...
Read MoreBitcoin price prediction in April 2025 – price at a critical breakout level?
Bitcoin’s price action remains uncertain with bears and bulls in a constant battle which has led to the range bound price action. Which side will BTC breakout? Let’s find out in this BTC price prediction for April 2025. As the…...
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Bitcoin already priced in recession fears, but downside risk still remains: Bitwise
While Bitcoin has factored in a lot of recession concerns, analysts at Bitwise are cautioning that risks could still lie ahead. Bitcoin (BTC) as well as other altcoins have likely already priced in a lot of the U.S. recession fears,…...
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Shiba Inu dips as Shibarium breaks through 1b in transaction volume for the first time
Shiba Inu’s price has gone down nearly 5% in the past day of trading. Meanwhile, Shibarium’s total transaction volume has exceeded 1 billion for the first time in history. According to data from crypto.news, SHIB (SHIB) has gone down by…...
Read MoreCrypto markets react to Trump’s Liberation Day
After a brief recovery on April 1, Bitcoin and major altcoins began dipping again ahead of Liberation Day. The market started the week on a stronger note, bouncing back as traders welcomed signs that U.S. President Trump had finally landed…...
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Infamous mixing protocol eXch drops USDT, USDC as US authorities eye its role in Bybit theft
Shady crypto mixing protocol eXch is merging with an offshore entity and restructuring to evade scrutiny over laundering tens of millions stolen from Bybit. Centralized crypto mixing protocol eXch revealed in an update on Bitcoin Talk that it plans to…...
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GameStop completes $1.5B sale, eyeing Bitcoin acquisition
GameStop, the video game retailer, has completed a $1.5 billion offering of convertible senior notes, with plans to use the funds to buy Bitcoin for its treasury. The sale, completed on Apr. 1, 2025, raised $1.48 billion after fees, according…...
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VanEck on track to launch first-ever BNB ETF
VanEck has made a move to expand its digital asset footprint by by filing to establish a trust for the first-ever exchange-traded fund that will track the price of Binance Coin, the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market cap. On March…...
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Social platform 9GAG acquires Hong Kong-listed firm to buy Bitcoin, double down on AI
9GAG has reportedly taken control of Hong Kong-listed Howkingtech, which may be rebranded as MemeStrategy to explore AI, cryptocurrencies, and creator economy opportunities. Ray Chan, the co-founder of 9GAG, a popular meme-sharing and news site, is said to have taken…...
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Sony Singapore now accepts USDC payments through Crypto.com
Sony Singapore has announced that it will start accepting customer payments in USDC through Crypto.com. The company also plans to accept other crypto assets in the future. Starting from April 2 11:00 SST, Singaporean users can start paying for Sony…...
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UK trade bodies urge government to prioritize crypto and blockchain policy
A coalition of top UK digital economy trade groups has urged lawmakers to step up support for blockchain and digital assets by calling for a dedicated envoy and action plan to keep the country competitive. On 31 March, six trade…...
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Japan’s Metaplanet adds 160 BTC, bringing total holdings to 4,206 BTC
Japan’s Metaplanet has acquired an additional 160 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 4,206 BTC. According to the company’s Apr. 2 statement, the latest purchase was made at an average price of 12.49 million yen ($80,063) per Bitcoin (BTC), totaling…...
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