Cryptocurrency promises huge rewards, but it also comes with big risks; just ask the investors who lost millions in high-profile hacks. From the infamous Mt.

Bitcoin's doing another dance near $70K, Ethereum's L2 party's going strong, and memecoins? Yeah, those are still being memecoins. But real talk—there's more cooking behind the curtain than just price pumps. This past month, crypto has been making some bold moves. From Central Asia to Southeast Europe, there's a buzz—something bigger is taking shape.

TL;DR Investor Shift: While U.S. stocks wiped out $1.5 trillion in a day, the crypto market ignited with an influx of $60 billion, marking a dramatic pivot towards digital assets. Wall Street Downturn: Traditional markets faced severe losses amid economic uncertainty, prompting investors to reconsider old strategies.

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, reiterated its commitment to rebuilding trust in the crypto industry. Richard Teng, the exchange's CEO, assured users of this commitment in a post on X, noting that compliance remains pivotal to Binance's operations.

Paul Atkins officially takes the helm of the SEC and could change the game for the American crypto universe. Details here!

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) showed signs of recovery last week with minor inflows after shedding more than $1 billion in outflows in the previous two weeks.Crypto investment products saw modest inflows of $6 million during the week of April 14–18, reflecting mixed investor sentiment, CoinShares reported on April 22. “While the week began with minor inflows, stronger-than-expected US retail sales figures mid-week likely triggered outflows of $146 million,” CoinShares' head of research James Butterfill wrote.

​Panama City has become the first government institution in Panama to accept cryptocurrency payments for public services, including taxes, fees, tickets, and permits. The city will accept Bitcoin (BTC), USDC, and USDT.

As Bitcoin kicks off the week with renewed strength, climbing past $88,500 — it's highest point since March 25, speculation is growing that an altcoin season may be just around the corner A recent X post by a well-known analyst

A new Federal Election Commission (FEC) report has shown that crypto firms and stakeholders donated over $18 million to Donald Trump's inauguration.

BitDegree, the leading platform for Web3 learning, has launched its latest Mission, Freename: Own Your Web3 Domain for Life.

The blockchain's novel “Proof of Energy” consensus mechanism aims to incentivize the transition to renewables.

Circle, the company behind the $USDC stablecoin, just announced a new payments and remittance network aimed at turning crypto into a seamless, bank-friendly financial layer. Meanwhile, BitGo and other major players are preparing to apply for actual banking licenses.

An anonymous crypto trader has faced the real impact of the crypto market's volatility as his $19M bet resulted in a $17M loss within a month. Although the Trump trade war is to blame for the ongoing bearish conditions of the financial market, the Mantra (OM) price crash came unexpectedly, leaving many, including this crypto

The Circle Payments Network (CPN) is designed to simplify how money moves globally. CPN connects banks, fintechs, and digital wallets to enable near-instant cross-border payments.

US-based publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase confirmed that it is considering applying for a US federal bank charter.In a statement sent to Cointelegraph, Coinbase said it is considering pursuing a US federal bank charter, a company spokesperson said. “This is something Coinbase is actively considering but has not made any formal decisions yet,” the spokesperson told Cointelegraph.

The court overturned a previous ruling that Block Earner's crypto product required financial licensing, ordering the regulator to pay up.

A U.S. judge has approved Binance's request to transfer a money laundering lawsuit from Washington to the Southern District of Florida. The post Binance Wins Motion to Transfer Money Laundering Case to Florida Court appeared first on Cryptonews.

TL;DR Bold Entry into Crypto Market: Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are strategically expanding their U.S. crypto market operations, marking a significant move by traditional banks. Regulatory Catalyst: Propelled by a transformed U.S. regulatory environment and a renewed focus under the Trump administration, these banks are leveraging streamlined crypto policies.

The ECB believes Trump's support for the crypto industry may cause financial 'contagion,' putting the EU economy at risk, Politico reported.

South Korea's crypto landscape is shifting fast in 2025, with regulatory pressure mounting and political uncertainty looming. In the middle of this storm, major exchange Bithumb is making a bold move: it's splitting its business to pave the way for an IPO.

In case you missed the news, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin is bullish on RISC-V. So much so that he believes it should possibly replace the EVM – yes, the virtual machine that's used to compile Ethereum's smart contract logic.

Dolomite, a market protocol on Arbitrum, has revealed the details surrounding its upcoming airdrop of the DOLO token.

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) planned settlement with KuCoin is delayed due to political gridlock and a policy shift under the Trump administration.

The ECB is concerned over U.S. crypto policies affecting EU stability.

Representative Nydia Velázquez from New York is pushing for changes that would stop crypto investors from using Puerto Rico to avoid federal taxes.

The cryptocurrency exchange platform KuCoin is in a legal stalemate in the United States due to a shift in priorities in the policy of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under the current Trump administration. An already negotiated agreement between KuCoin and the CFTC is at risk of experiencing a significant delay, as the regulatory body reviews its approach towards companies in the crypto sector. According to what reported by Law360, CFTC attorney John Murphy sent a letter to District Judge Valerie Caproni on April 21, requesting more time to obtain approval for an agreement that had been negotiated during the Biden administration. Murphy emphasized that, in light of the new policy direction, it is unlikely that authorization will be granted in the short term.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised alarm over the potential fallout from the United States' aggressive support for the crypto industry, warning that a surge in dollar-backed stablecoins could destabilize Europe's financial system. According to a policy paper seen by POLITICO, the ECB has asked for a revision of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies just months after it came into effect.

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DoubleZero co-founder Austin Federa explains how his firm wants to rewire the internet to boost blockchain performance.

Paul Atkins officially took office as the 34th US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman on April 21. This marks a return to the agency for Atkins, who previously served as an SEC Commissioner from 2002 to 2008 during the George W.

New bill aims to end Puerto Rico's crypto tax haven status as critics claim wealthy investors drive up costs without benefiting locals.

HYPER, the native token of ​Hyperlane, an interoperability protocol facilitating cross-chain communication, is set to be listed on Binance following an exclusive TGE campaign hosted via Binance Wallet.

Circle launches stablecoin-powered network enabling instant cross-border payments, with major banks advising and a May 2025 limited release planned.

Paul Atkins, Trump's nominee, takes over as SEC chair with plans to prioritize crypto regulation framework, replacing Gensler's enforcement approach.

Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and owner of the X platform, has ignited the crypto community with a warning about crypto scammers becoming more active lately. Particularly, according to the meme post issued by Musk, this is true about social media and messaging apps.

A memecoin based on Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin skyrocketed in value Monday, as the key Vatican figure surfaced as a strong contender to succeed the late Pope Francis. What happened: The Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based token POPE was up 770% in the last 24 hours, running into a market capitalization of $260,930, according to CoinMarketCap.

On April 21 – Easter Monday – markets across the board made major moves, with stocks generally trading lower, while cryptocurrencies and gold surged.

The European Central Bank says U.S. President Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance could trigger instability without stronger European safeguards.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is exploring the potential for around-the-clock derivatives trading, reflecting the continuous nature of digital asset markets like bitcoin. As the leading cryptocurrency and a recognized commodity under U.S. law, bitcoin already trades 24/7, a model the CFTC may expand to other regulated derivatives products.

Coinbase has landed in fresh legal trouble—this time, not from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, but from the Oregon Attorney General. In a lawsuit filed on 9 April, the state accused Coinbase of offering and selling unregistered securities to Oregonians. This includes major cryptocurrencies such as XRP, Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), and Chainlink (LINK).

The Bitcoin price is surging! The star token recovered above $88,000 and is working hard to sustain above the range. Despite the recovery, the altcoins have not gained momentum, and as a result, they remain consolidated within a range. While Ethereum is stuck below $1600, Solana struggles to regain $140.

SEC's incoming chair to review over 70 crypto-related ETF applications as of April 2025.

Paul Atkins has officially been sworn in as the new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He ensured that “the U.S. is the best and most secure place in the world to invest and do business.

Legacy financial institutions, from global banks to regulators have never been this pro-crypto until President Trump took office. In what can be termed as a seismic shift, global banking giants like Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are now planning to expand their presence in the U.S, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report.

The tide is turning for traditional banks. According to a recent report, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are currently exploring expansion opportunities in the crypto sector in the United States.

Bithumb plans to split its core crypto exchange business from other activities as it reorganizes in preparation for an initial public offering (IPO).

If you've ever swapped a token on a crypto exchange without the price tanking, you've got a market maker to thank. These behind-the-scenes players keep the wheels of crypto turning by ensuring there's enough liquidity for trades to be executed smoothly.