Month: April 2025
VanEck eyes BNB ETF with latest Delaware trust filing
Investment company VanEck filed to register a Delaware trust company for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking Binance-linked BNB cryptocurrency. VanEck, on March 31, registered a new entity under the name VanEck BNB ETF in Delaware, according to public records on the official Delaware state website. In filing 10148820, the entity is registered as a trust … Read more
Ether Shows Signs of Downtrend Exhaustion as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Loom
Wednesday could be a pivotal day for financial markets, including cryptocurrencies, as President Donald Trump is expected to announce sweeping reciprocal tariffs to “liberate” the U.S. from the supposed unfair practices of its trading partners. Ahead of the pivotal announcement, signs of downtrend exhaustion have emerged in the ether (ETH) market. Yes, you read that … Read more
Ted Cruz Introduces FLARE Act to Repurpose Flared Gas for Bitcoin Mining
The Texas Senator’s Facilitate Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions bill aims to make the state “the number one place for Bitcoin mining.”
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Crypto Investors Lost $1.67B to Hacks and Exploits in Q1: CertiK
Blockchain security firm CertiK has revealed that $1.67 billion worth of crypto was stolen by hackers in the first quarter of 2025, a 303% rise on the previous quarter. The figure is two thirds of the total amount stolen across 2024, although it’s worth noting that the majority of Q1’s losses can be attributed to … Read more
Sony Begins Accepting USDC Payments in Its Singapore Online Store
Sony customers in Singapore can now use the USDC stablecoin in its online store. Sony Electronics’ Singapore (SES) has integrated cryptocurrency payments in partnership with crypto exchange Crypto.com, the two firms said Wednesday. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies whose value is pegged to a real-world asset, such as the U.S. dollar or gold. USDC, issued by Circle, … Read more
Google Warns Solana Projects That North Koreans Are Increasingly Targeting European Projects
North Korean “IT workers” are increasing illicit cyber activity across Europe with an eye on blockchain projects, Google Cloud warned in a Wednesday report. Projects built on the popular Solana network, including applications and job boards, are getting hit by the rising attacks. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) operatives pose as legit remote workers … Read more
Bitcoin can hit $250K in 2025 if Fed shifts to QE: Arthur Hayes
Bitcoin may still rise to over $250,000 before the end of the year, with expectations of an increasing fiat supply remaining the significant catalyst for the world’s first cryptocurrency. Bitcoin’s (BTC) 2025 price rally may be boosted by the US Federal Reserve pivoting to quantitative easing (QE), when the Fed buys bonds and pumps money … Read more
North Korean IT Workers Infiltrated European Solana-Based Projects: Google
Google Threat Intelligence warned that North Korean IT workers have worked on crypto projects in the EU and UK.
7-Eleven South Korea to accept CBDC payments in national pilot program
South Korea’s 7-Eleven stores will accept payments in the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) until June, as the retailer participates in the test phase of its CBDC project. The convenience store chain will reportedly provide a 10% discount on all products paid for with CBDC during the test period. According to Moon Dae-woo, head … Read more
SEC, Gemini Request Two-Month Pause in Lawsuit as ‘Potential Resolution’ in the Works
A potential resolution could be coming soon in the long-running lawsuit between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Gemini over the crypto company’s Earn product. The two submitted a joint request to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Tuesday to consider a 60-day pause in the case … Read more
Bitcoin May Have Hit Bottom After Its 30% Fall from All-Time High
The number one question on investors’ minds is whether an asset has hit its bottom after being in a sustained downtrend for an extended period of time. Recent price action suggests that bitcoin (BTC) may have found its bottom just above $76,000 on March 10. This move has formed a pattern reminiscent of previous bottoming … Read more
Valve fixes Steam Deck update that caused boot loops
Valve has issued a corrective update to the Steam client for its Steam Deck gaming handhelds, after an earlier version left some devices stuck in boot loops and broke performance settings. The initial update reached the Steam Deck’s stable channel despite warnings from beta testers about the problems. The problems were caused by a Steam … Read more
Roblox will let parents block people on their child’s friends list
Roblox is introducing new parental controls that give parents more tools to control the people their children talk to and the experiences they can access, according to a blog post from chief safety officer Matt Kaufman. The updates build on changes introduced last year, which included a special type of account parents and caregivers can … Read more
Amber’s Nasdaq Debut Signals IPO Wave for Crypto Firms, Pantera’s Veradittakit Says
Amber Group’s (AMBR) listing on Nasdaq earlier this month paves the way for more crypto companies to take the same path, said Paul Veradittakit, a partner at Pantera Capital. Pantera was an early investor in the Hong Kong-based provider of crypto financial services to institutions, whose subsidiary Amber International listed on the exchange on March … Read more
Nakamoto coefficient explained: Measuring decentralization in blockchain networks
Measuring decentralization in blockchain Decentralization involves spreading control and decision-making across a network instead of a single authority. Unlike centralized systems, where one entity controls everything, decentralized blockchains distribute data among participants (nodes). Each node holds a copy of the ledger, ensuring transparency and reducing the risk of manipulation or system failure. In blockchain, a … Read more
VanEck Eyes BNB ETF Launch After BTC, ETH Product Success
Investment manager VanEck has registered to list an exchange-traded fund tracking BNB, the native cryptocurrency of the Binance-linked BNB Chain. The New York-based firm has proposed the establishment of a trust in Delaware for a BNB ETF, a preliminary step to a formal application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). VanEck’s BNB ETF, … Read more
Bitcoin sales at $109K all-time high 'significantly below' cycle tops — Research
Bitcoin (BTC) investors who bought BTC in 2020 or later are still waiting for higher prices, new research says. In findings published on X on April 1, onchain analytics firm Glassnode revealed that $110,000 was not high enough to make many hodlers sell. Glassnode: 2020 Bitcoin buyers “still holding” Bitcoiners who entered the market between … Read more
Sony Electronics Singapore accepts USDC payments through Crypto.com
The online store of a Singapore-based subsidiary of Japanese tech behemoth Sony is now accepting USDC payments through Crypto.com. According to an April 2 announcement, Sony Electronics Singapore now accepts USDC (USDC) stablecoin payments through an integration with the Crypto.com exchange. Crypto.com Singapore general manager Chin Tah Ang said: “We’re pushing to make paying in … Read more