Month: April 2025

How Decentralized Cloud sets Business Free from Computing and Storage Barriers

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Back in the days before the internet became part of our daily life, computing was a localized affair, with data stored on physical servers that required physical proximity for businesses to have access. The arrival of the internet introduced the concept of cloud computing, transforming how businesses store, manage, and process data by enabling access … Read more

Bitcoin rally above $100K may follow US Treasury buybacks — Arthur Hayes

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Investors seeking Bitcoin exposure may be running out of time to purchase below a six-figure price, as US Treasury buybacks may signal the next leg up for the world’s first cryptocurrency. This might be the “last chance” to buy Bitcoin (BTC) below the $100,000 mark, according to Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and chief investment … Read more

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Breakout Lifts AI, Memecoins, Underscores Hedge Value

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By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin’s censorship-resistant, decentralized setup empowers individuals by facilitating peer-to-peer transactions without government interference or corporate control. You’ve probably heard that from a Bitcoin maxi many times. It’s an idea that resonates even more strongly today in light of reports that President Donald Trump is exploring ways … Read more

XRP price eyes 70% rally ahead of CFTC-regulated futures launch on Coinbase

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XRP (XRP) has dropped nearly 40% since hitting its multi-year high of $3.40 three months ago. Still, its ability to hold above key technical support levels, combined with a potentially market-shifting derivatives listing, has prompted some analysts to maintain a bullish outlook for the months ahead. XRP/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingView Coinbase XRP futures … Read more

Meet the HackerNoon Top Writers – Satisfying the Curiosity Crunch: My Tech Writing Expedition

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Introduction I am currently a Staff Software Engineer at Twilio, working on the Phone Numbers product. I bring more than a decade of technical expertise and an inherent love for building products at scale. From building full-stack solutions using the latest technologies — React, Node.js, GraphQL, Microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes — to delivering critical products … Read more

Ethereum Foundation shifts focus to user experience, layer-1 scaling

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The Ethereum Foundation, the nonprofit organization developing the Ethereum ecosystem, is shifting its focus to user experience and layer-1 scaling challenges following its March leadership reshuffle.  On April 21, the Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak shared an X post detailing how the organization has changed since its change in leadership structure. Stańczak said the … Read more

Meta is ramping up its AI-driven age detection

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Meta is expanding how it uses AI to detect teens on Instagram — and, in some cases, will begin overriding account settings. Instagram announced it was using AI for age detection in 2024; the system looked for signals that users were under 18 years old, like if messages from friends say “happy 16th birthday,” for … Read more

Is The 2025 Cryptocurrency Bull Market Over Already?

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The cryptocurrency market was supposed to be going from strength to strength in Q1 2025, buoyed by Bitcoin’s natural halving cycle and the long-awaited arrival of a pro-crypto President in Donald Trump. Instead, the industry has declined steadily as investors become wary of macroeconomic constraints and scams. Trump’s resounding election victory had emboldened crypto enthusiasts. … Read more

Crypto adoption will be driven by high-growth markets, with or without the US

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Opinion by: Dominic Schwenter, chief operating officer of Lisk The US is in the middle of a crypto boom. Exchange-traded fund approvals have opened the door to institutional adoption, liquidity is increasing, and regulatory clarity is beginning to take shape under a more crypto-aligned administration. Filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission referencing blockchain hit … Read more

Crypto vs. traditional stocks and bonds: What’s the difference?

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Crypto, stocks and bonds: Are they the same? When you dive into investing, you’ll find three frequently utilized investment options: Crypto is the risky thrill-seeker’s choice, stocks offer a middle ground with growth potential, and bonds are for those who prefer a steadier, more predictable path.  While both stocks and crypto offer growth potential, regulation … Read more

Bitcoin’s Breakout Signals BTC Potentially Rallying to $90K-$92K: Technical Analysis

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This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent range play resolved bullishly early Monday, shifting focus to the $90,000-$92,000 range, which was previously a strong support zone. The leading cryptocurrency by market value rose past $87,000, convincingly breaking out of a week-long consolidation between $83,000 … Read more

BNB, SOL, XRP Spike Higher as Bitcoin ‘Digital Gold’ Narrative Makes a Comeback

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Surging gold prices and bitcoin’s (BTC) relatively strong price action amid a global market sell-off have some traders revisiting the latter’s role as “digital gold” — a big narrative in bitcoin’s early years but one that has lost steam in recent times. BTC zoomed above $87,000 in Asian morning hours, with Cardano’s ADA, BNB Chain’s … Read more