From Binance to KuCoin: Major exchanges crippled by single point of failure in Amazon Web Service data center.

Crypto wallet Rabby and analytics tool DeBank also went offline.

Google will require European crypto advertisers to follow the EU's MiCA framework starting April 23, applying new licensing rules across 27 countries.

Google is set to impose stricter regulations on crypto advertising across Europe, beginning April 23. Under the new guidelines, only cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet applications that possess a license under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework will be permitted to run ads on Google's platforms.

Projects and market makers together have manipulated artificial prices for several tokens in the recent past. DeFiance Capital founder questions why leading members are not taking actions against such occurrences.

Sonic price has held steady in the past few days as its ecosystem growth gained steam. The S token was trading at $0.50 on Tuesday, up by 35% from its lowest level this month, giving it a market cap of over $1.47 billion.

The crypto lending market has plunged from its bull market peak and has fallen 43% from its all-time high to $36.5 billion in Q4 2024.

Binance, KuCoin, MEXC and others are experiencing service issues due to a significant network interruption by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Centralized cryptocurrency exchanges (CEXs) have been hit by an AWS data center outage, which reported “connectivity issues” that affected at least 12 of its services on April 15.

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has clarified that the assets of its users are safe following a large-scale network outage linked to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The popular trading platform says that the disruptions are “temporary,” and the team is currently working to fix them.

Crypto exchanges Binance and KuCoin temporarily suspended withdrawals amid reported issues with their data center provider Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Google to enforce new MiCA-compliant crypto ad rules in Europe starting April 23, requiring licensing and local legal compliance.

Cryptocurrency exchanges Binance, KuCoin alerted users about temporary interruptions that may result in partial execution of trading orders.

Crypto exchange Binance's services have started to resume and recover after a temporary issue involving a Amazon Web Services data center temporarily disrupted the platform servicing orders and withdrawals, it said in a post on X.

KiloEX, a decentralized crypto trading platform, has paused all activity after a security breach led to $7.5 million in losses.

Kraken now offers commission-free access to U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs for clients in 10 American states, expanding beyond crypto.

Coinbase Prime, the institutional arm of the popular cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will end custody support for 49 altcoins by the end of this month.

Phantom wallet faces $3.1M lawsuit after security flaws allegedly enabled $500K theft, collapsing a Solana meme coin project.

Trump and Vance advocate for a trade agreement. UK prioritizes reduced tariffs.

The Financial Services Commission said that 14 crypto apps, including KuCoin and MEXC, have been removed from Apple's domestic App Store.

Cookie3, the company behind Cookie3 Analytics, KOL Intelligence, and cookie.fun, is bringing together top minds in crypto marketing for a unique, one-day event dedicated to the growing crypto marketing community. Taking place on April 30th at Warehouse Four in Al Quoz, Dubai, this exclusive gathering will run alongside Token2049 and aims to provide marketers and biz devs with a space to learn, connect, and unwind.

The total size of the crypto lending market fell to $36.5 billion in Q4 2024, down more than 40% from its all-time high in late 2021.

The crypto market continues to experience a phase of high volatility, marked by contrasting capital flows and increasingly influential macroeconomic dynamics. This is what emerges from the weekly report published by CoinShares, the leading European company in digital asset investments, which depicts a still uncertain landscape but with interesting insights for analysts and investors.

KuCoin, along with MEXC and 12 other crypto exchanges, have been removed from Apple's App Store in South Korea for operating without registration.

Crypto wallet provider Phantom is facing a lawsuit after an alleged security flaw allowed hackers to steal over $500,000 worth of Wiener Doge memecoin tokens. The complaint, filed on Apr.

Only 2.1% of central banks show potential interest in cryptocurrencies, down from 15.9% last year.

South Korea is cracking down on unregistered crypto platforms as a statement released on Monday revealed that the regulators have asked Apple to block 14 related apps from the local App Store in a move to tighten the oversight of illegal crypto activity and protect the users.

The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, a small Pacific US territory just north of Guam, has killed the legislation that would have allowed one of the territory's local governments to launch a fully backed US dollar-pegged stablecoin.In an April 11 letter seen by Cointelegraph, Northern Mariana Islands Governor Arnold Palacios said he vetoed the bill as it “presents several legal issues and may be unconstitutional.” Palacios' letter said the bill, which largely dealt with issuing licenses to internet casinos, would regulate an activity that could not “be clearly restricted” to Tinian, a small island forming part of the territory that was hoping to launch a stablecoin.

The DeFi sector faced another major test this week as KiloEx, a newly launched perpetual trading platform backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), suffered a coordinated exploit that drained approximately $7,000,000. The attack, which took place on 14 April, targeted BNB Smart Chain, Base, and Taiko—three blockchains central to KiloEx's multi-chain infrastructure.

The crypto lending market is showing signs of life again. Centralized finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms are experiencing a resurgence, with the latter leading.

As global trade tensions rise, Euro-backed stablecoins like Circle's EURC are seeing rapid growth.

Changpeng Zhao refutes allegations of ties to the Federal Reserve.

Last week's tariff disruptions led to record outflows in digital assets, with Bitcoin suffering the largest losses.

Google and Apple pulled apps, including KuCoin and MEXC, after authorities flagged them for operating without proper registration.

The latest fund flows report from CoinShares reveals sustained outflows from crypto asset investment products, signaling continued caution from investors amid global economic pressures. According to the firm's data, last week marked the third consecutive week of outflows, totaling $795 million across various crypto-related funds.

The plaintiffs allege Phantom exposed users to malware and crypto theft. They are now seeking $3.1 million in damages.

Decentralized exchange KiloEX has confirmed it has suspended usage of its platform and is tracing stolen funds after suffering a $7.5 million exploit. The exploit has been contained, with use of the platform suspended and an investigation underway, the KiloEX team said in an April 14 statement to X.

Kraken just shattered the finance status quo, unleashing commission-free trading for 11,000 stocks and ETFs alongside crypto in one seamless, all-access trading platform.

South Korean regulators have ordered Apple to block 14 cryptocurrency-related apps, including those from KuCoin and MEXC, citing violations of the countrys crypto regulations. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) confirmed in a statement on Monday that these apps belong to foreign virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating without proper registration.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on key updates proposed for several spot cryptocurrency ETFs. These updates include in-kind redemptions and Ethereum staking optionsfeatures that fund issuers hope will enhance the appeal of their products.

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum cofounder and blockchain visionary, has shared his renewed perspective on privacy and its vital role in empowering users in the digital age. In his update titled Why I Support Privacy, Buterin stresses that privacy is not merely a tool for concealing informationit is a fundamental pillar that upholds individual freedom, social structure, and decentralized innovation.

The size of the crypto lending market has fallen by over 43% from its 2021 high of $64.4 billion, dropping to $36.5 billion by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.

Kraken has launched commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), expanding beyond cryptocurrency.

Beyond being speculative assets, stablecoins present certain key aspects that banks must understand.

South Korea's FIU blocks 14 unregistered crypto apps on Apple's App Store, intensifying its crackdown on foreign exchanges operating without local registration to protect users and enforce compliance with stringent regulations. The post South Korea FIU Blocks 14 Unregistered Crypto Apps on Apple Store appeared first on Cryptonews.

KiloEx, a newly launched perpetual trading platform backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), has suffered a cross-chain exploit resulting in the theft of approximately $7 million. The attack, which began on April 14, is ongoing and has impacted operations across BNB Smart Chain, Base, and Taiko networks.

Vitalik Buterin urges the Web3 community to prioritize privacy as a core feature, highlighting its importance in safeguarding personal autonomy amid rising data risks and advancing decentralized technologies. The post Vitalik Buterin Calls for Stronger Privacy in Web3, Citing Rising Data Risks appeared first on Cryptonews.

South Korea blocked 14 unregistered crypto apps on the Apple Store, including KuCoin and MEXC.

CoinGecko conducted a recent survey on AI user opinions, particularly centered around Proof of Personhood (PoP). The overwhelming majority of users want to distinguish humans from AI and are open to adopting PoP.