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Citi says stablecoin rewards restrictions could slow Circle's USDC, not stop it
Citi analysts believe proposed stablecoin reward limits are a scaling setback for Circle's USDC, but not a fundamental threat.
USDT0 goes live on payments-focused blockchain Tempo
USDT0, an omnichain version of USDT, has launched on Tempo, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for payments.
UK sanctions crypto-linked marketplace Xinbi amid crackdown on Southeast Asia scam centres
The UK imposed sanctions on Xinbi, a crypto marketplace, and individuals linked to scam operations in Southeast Asia to combat fraud and human rights abuses.
Strategy CEO Phong Le sells 3,299 shares for over $456,000
Strategy CEO Phong Le sold 3,299 company shares for over $456,000 this week.
Morgan Stanley’s first bank-issued Bitcoin ETF is “imminent” – will sell BTC directly to clients
Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, is imminent, allowing the bank to issue and sell BTC exposure directly to its wealth management clients.
MARA Dumps $1.1 Billion in Bitcoin to Repurchase Convertible Notes, Cuts Debt by 30%
MARA sold $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to repurchase convertible notes, reducing its debt by approximately 30% and strengthening its balance sheet.
DeFi lender Moonwell faces governance attack as $1,800 vote push threatens $1 million in funds
A governance attack on DeFi lender Moonwell threatens $1 million in funds after an attacker acquired enough tokens with $1,800.
Buy a Home With Bitcoin: Coinbase, Fannie Mae Bring Crypto Mortgages to Mainstream Buyers
Coinbase and Better are launching Fannie Mae-backed, crypto-collateralized mortgages allowing borrowers to use Bitcoin or USDC for down payments.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index drops 3.2% as all constituents trade lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 3.2% as all 20 constituent assets traded lower, led by declines in Aave and Cardano.
MARA sells 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion to fund convertible note repurchase
MARA Holdings sold a significant portion of its bitcoin holdings for $1.1 billion to repurchase convertible notes, enhancing its financial flexibility.
Bitcoin miners face breakeven pressure as AI pivot accelerates, CoinShares says
CoinShares reports Bitcoin miners are facing financial strain due to falling prices and rising competition, leading to a rapid shift towards AI computing.
MARA sells 15,133 Bitcoin for $1.1 billion and slips behind Twenty One Capital
MARA Holdings sold 15,133 Bitcoin for $1.1 billion to reduce debt, placing it third among corporate holders behind Twenty One Capital.
Circle Ventures leads Tazapay Series B extension, bringing the round to $36 million
Tazapay secured a $36 million Series B extension led by Circle Ventures to expand licensing and operations globally.
MARA Holdings higher by 10% after selling $1.1 billion in bitcoin to fund debt buyback
MARA Holdings stock rose 10% after selling $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to repurchase convertible debt at a discount.
U.S. midterms pack major digital assets wallop as Stand With Crypto preps strategy
Stand With Crypto is endorsing candidates and releasing polling ahead of the U.S. midterms, which could significantly impact crypto legislation.
Stand With Crypto launches voter hub, endorses candidates ahead of November midterm elections
Stand With Crypto launched a voter hub grading lawmakers and endorsed six candidates for the November midterm elections.
Brazil passes law turning seized crypto into public-security war chest
Brazil enacted a law allowing seized cryptocurrency from criminals to fund public security operations.
Fannie Mae to accept crypto-backed mortgages in first for US housing finance: WSJ
Fannie Mae will accept crypto-backed mortgages, allowing homebuyers to use digital assets as collateral for loans.
Mortgage giant Fannie Mae to accept Bitcoin and crypto as collateral for home loans
Fannie Mae will begin accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as collateral for home loans through a new program.
Coinbase, Fannie Mae bring crypto-backed mortgages to home buyers
Coinbase and Better are launching crypto-backed mortgages using Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for down payments.
Nvidia faces certified class action over crypto revenue disclosures
Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang face a class action lawsuit alleging they concealed the impact of cryptocurrency mining on their gaming GPU revenue between 2017 and 2018.
Everyone's calling bitcoin (BTC) pricing resilient, may be it's just complacent: Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin's low volatility amidst global turmoil suggests complacency rather than true resilience, potentially leading to a sharp correction.
Altcoins lead losses as bitcoin slips and derivatives signal bearish turn: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin and ether fell as oil prices rose and macro concerns triggered a derivatives unwind, impacting altcoins significantly.
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce PREDICT Act to bar federal officials from prediction markets
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced the PREDICT Act to prohibit federal officials from trading on prediction markets tied to political outcomes.
Bitcoin miners start funding pivot to AI with debt while selling BTC to stay liquid
Bitcoin miners are fracturing as they pivot to AI using debt and sell BTC to maintain liquidity amid crushed margins.
White House clears review of rule that could open path for crypto in $10 trillion 401(k) market
A proposed Labor Department rule allowing crypto in 401(k) plans has cleared White House review, nearing formal release.
Bitcoin has traded in a tight range for nearly 50 days – but this is not a "bear flag"
Bitcoin's nearly 50-day tight trading range signals structural consolidation, not a typical short-lived bear flag pattern.
Elon Musk taps former Base, Aave exec Benji Taylor to lead design on X
Elon Musk has hired former crypto executive Benji Taylor to lead design efforts at the social media platform X.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy dominates DAT BTC buying as treasury demand collapses
MicroStrategy's bitcoin purchases now overwhelmingly dominate the market, as demand from other corporate treasuries has drastically declined.
US court rejects crypto dev’s lawsuit seeking safe harbor for non-custodial software
A U.S. court dismissed a crypto developer's lawsuit seeking preemptive protection from money transmitter laws for his non-custodial software.
4 Positive Factors Driving Chainlink (LINK) Recovery in April
Chainlink shows four positive on-chain and institutional factors suggesting potential recovery despite sideways price movement below $10.
Bitcoin price analysis: Some indicators are still going the wrong way, challenging the bullish $70,000 holdout narrative
Despite Bitcoin holding $70,000 amid global turmoil, negative Coinbase Premium and slowing ETF inflows challenge the strong bullish outlook.
US indicts Chinese nationals using crypto in global fentanyl trafficking
US authorities indicted Chinese companies and nationals for trafficking fentanyl precursors and laundering money using cryptocurrency.
UK Bars Cryptocurrency From Political Finance to Counter Foreign Interference
The UK banned all cryptocurrency donations to political entities to counter risks from untraceable foreign funding.
Coinbase Faces a Boycott Storm After Killing the Stablecoin Deal Twice
Coinbase rejected a stablecoin yield compromise in a Senate bill, sparking industry backlash and a boycott call against CEO Brian Armstrong.
Bittensor (TAO) Surges 140%, But Retail Sentiment Suggests the Rally May Not Be Over
Bittensor (TAO) surged 140% driven by the AI narrative, yet muted retail sentiment suggests the rally has room to continue.
Google Sets Timeline for Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration
Google has established a 2029 timeline for migrating to post-quantum cryptography, driven by quantum computing progress and security risks.
Franklin Templeton Partners With Ondo to Bring 5 Tokenized ETFs On-Chain
Franklin Templeton partnered with Ondo Finance to tokenize five of its ETFs for 24/7 trading via crypto wallets.
One of the biggest bitcoin (BTC) sellers this year is a tiny Asian country
Bhutan is significantly reducing its Bitcoin holdings, moving another 500 BTC to exchanges, with 2026 outflows exceeding $150 million.
Swan Bitcoin Drags Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Into Tether Mining War
Swan Bitcoin is seeking a subpoena for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald regarding a collapsed mining joint venture with Tether.
XRP volatility hits cycle lows as $1.40 support comes into focus
XRP volatility is at its lowest since January, consolidating near $1.40, suggesting an imminent sharp price breakout.
Elon Musk’s New Hire Sparks Talk of Crypto Integration on X
X hired Benji Taylor, a crypto design veteran from Aave Labs and Coinbase's Base, fueling speculation about future crypto integration.
Coinbase again declines to support updated Clarity Act draft: report
Coinbase has once again opposed the latest draft of the Clarity Act due to concerns over stablecoin yield provisions.
FiscalNote Delisted: A SaaSpocalypse Casualty
FiscalNote was delisted from the NYSE due to its share price falling below $1, illustrating the impact of LLMs commoditizing its policy intelligence business model.
Circle unfreezes one of 16 blacklisted USDC wallets following backlash: ZachXBT
Circle unfroze the USDC balance of one wallet linked to Goated.com after facing community backlash over freezing 16 wallets.
How Cravin uses provably fair verification in mystery boxes
Cravin employs provably fair verification and a Fair Value Guarantee in its mystery boxes for enhanced user trust and experience.
Market structure bill compromise draws wide-ranging reaction from fractured crypto crowd
A compromise on the stalled Clarity Act market structure bill received mixed reactions from the crypto industry, notably dissatisfaction from Coinbase.
New Pump.Fun Update Fixes a Major Flaw in Meme Coin Trading
Pump.Fun implemented an update limiting creator fee changes to curb manipulation like "vamping" and "griefing."
Ethereum Price’s Climb Above $2,500 Requires Crossing This “Red Circle”
Ethereum needs to break the key resistance at $2,393, the prior rejection point, to target a move above $2,500.
Meta cuts 700 jobs as it dangles up to $921 million for top executives in AI push
Meta laid off 700 employees while simultaneously offering up to $921 million in stock options to six top executives tied to AI performance goals.
Hedera deepens McLaren Racing tie with Council seat and digital collectibles push
Hedera has added McLaren Racing to its Governing Council to advance fan engagement and digital collectibles.
Polymarket Insider Wallets Place Large Bets on US-Iran Ceasefire
Suspected insider wallets on Polymarket are heavily betting on a US-Iran ceasefire by March 31, coinciding with recent, disputed claims of talks.
Gold’s 21% Fall Forms 106 Year Record While Bitcoin Stabilizes At $71,000
Gold experienced its worst 10-day losing streak in 106 years, dropping nearly 21%, while Bitcoin remained stable above $70,000.
Elon Musk's X hires crypto-savvy design lead as X Money payments push inches closer
X has hired Benji Taylor, a crypto design expert from Aave Labs and Coinbase's Base, to lead design as X Money payments near launch.
Mastercard set to be crypto-fiat ‘network connector’ following BVNK acquisition: Mizuho
Mizuho analysts believe Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK positions it as a key connector between crypto and fiat systems.
Bitcoin traders dump coins within 48 hours of Fed meetings as new data reveals systematic FOMC weakness
Bitcoin traders consistently sell off their holdings within 48 hours of Federal Reserve meetings, indicating a growing sensitivity to FOMC policy.
BitGo, ZKsync build tokenized deposit infrastructure to bring banks onchain
BitGo and ZKsync are collaborating to create infrastructure for tokenized deposits, enabling banks to use blockchain while maintaining regulatory compliance.
PUMP Price’s Recovery from Recent 18% Drop Hinges on These Holders
PUMP's recovery from an 18% drop is uncertain due to consistent long-term holder selling and slowing new address growth.
Bitcoin Volatility Falls as Asset Matures, Charles Schwab Report Finds
A Charles Schwab report indicates Bitcoin's volatility has significantly decreased, now trailing some major tech stocks.
Lawmakers weigh tokenization push as SEC preps innovation exemption plan
Lawmakers discussed the move toward tokenized assets while balancing innovation with investor protection as the SEC prepares an exemption plan.
UK’s Starmer backs pause on crypto political donations, citing ‘illicit finance’ risks
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a temporary pause on all cryptocurrency political donations due to illicit finance risks.
Franklin Templeton taps Ondo Finance to tokenize five equities and gold ETFs
Franklin Templeton is partnering with Ondo Finance to issue tokenized versions of five of its ETFs tracking stocks, bonds, and gold.
Prediction Markets Don’t Just Forecast Power - They Reshape It
Crypto prediction markets, while appearing as forecasting tools, are increasingly financializing instability and incentivizing manipulation.
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF nears launch after NYSE Arca listing update
Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, is nearing launch after receiving an official listing announcement from NYSE Arca.
The Daily: Circle selloff questioned as analysts defend outlook, Bhutan offloads $37M in BTC, Bitmine adds $145M in ETH, and more
Analysts defend Circle's outlook despite a stock drop, while Bhutan sells $37M in BTC, and Bitmine increases its ETH holdings by $145M.
AI agents to help investigators unearth crypto criminals, according to new TRM program
TRM Labs introduced an AI agent into its Forensics service to help investigators use natural language queries to track illicit crypto activity.
Only these 9 crypto tokens are closer to their all-time high than Bitcoin right now
Excluding stablecoins, only nine non-stable crypto tokens are currently closer to their all-time high than Bitcoin.
Pi Coin Ends 7-Month “Silence”; Price is Ready For Big Swings
Pi Network (PI) is consolidating near a Fibonacci level, with increasing volatility and a negative Bitcoin correlation suggesting potential price declines.
U.S. lawmakers dig into tokenizing securities as Trump ties muddy waters
U.S. lawmakers reviewed securities tokenization, agreeing on similar regulation to traditional securities, despite concerns over Trump family crypto ties.
Bitget Wallet expands stablecoin payments with Visa, Mastercard, and Ripple integration
Bitget Wallet launched its Onchain Payments Matrix, integrating Ripple, Visa, and Mastercard to enable stablecoin payments across global commerce.