As Canada approaches a pivotal election on April 28, 2025, Lucas Matheson, CEO of Coinbase Canada, is positioning the cryptocurrency giant for influence in a market he believes is primed for blockchain innovation. I spoke with him about the cryptocurrency exchange's expanding presence in Canada, the unique characteristics of the Canadian market, and his vision for the country's crypto future.

Duncan Moir, President of 21Shares, explains crypto's evolving role in portfolios, Bitcoin's stabilizing volatility, and why Dogecoin's rise as a payments token justifies launching a new ETF in Europe.

Google will begin enforcing stricter crypto advertising rules across Europe starting April 23.

Crypto Exchange Kraken has started rolling out commission-free trading for over 11,000 US listed stocks and ETFs. The service is now available for users in New Jersey, Connecticut and Alabama. A full US rollout is coming soon, the press release noted.

The crypto lending market's size remains significantly down from its $64 billion high, but decentralized finance (DeFi) borrowing has made an over 900% recovery from bear market lows. Crypto lending enables borrowers to use their crypto holdings as collateral to obtain a crypto or fiat loan, while lenders can loan their holdings to generate interest.

Digital asset investment products saw outflows totaling $795 million last week, bringing the year-to-date figure down to just $165 million, according to a new report by CoinShares.

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken on Monday announced the rollout of commission-free trading for U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs on its platform.

The OM token from MANTRA DAO crashed over 90% early Monday, wiping out $5.36 billion, with the latest on-chain data suggesting insider transactions may have contributed to the free fall.

TL;DR Crypto investment products experienced outflows totaling $795 million last week, adding up to over $7.2 billion since February. Bitcoin led with $751 million in withdrawals but still holds $545 million in net year-to-date inflows. XRP, Ondo, Algorand, and Avalanche saw positive inflows, showing selective investor confidence in resilient altcoins.

During the Paris Blockchain Week, a panel dedicated to the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, and luxury brands highlighted one of the hottest topics in technological innovation: how to combine extreme personalization with respect for the brand's identity and values. In the luxury sector, every detail counts. And today more than ever, the personalized experience is a fundamental asset. As explained by the speakers, artificial intelligence can become a powerful tool to create tailored interactions, leveraging data collected through digital wallets, proof of attendance, and decentralized identities.

Crypto's moment has seemingly arrived in Washington, D.C., and the industry is trying to make the most of it.

TL;DR Changpeng Zhao, former Binance CEO, denies WSJ claims of agreeing to testify against Justin Sun, calling the allegations baseless and politically motivated. Justin Sun supports Changpeng Zhao, dismissing the rumors as divisive and reaffirming their strong professional bond while questioning the credibility of the WSJ report.

JPMorgan (JPM) has added support for British pound-denominated accounts to its blockchain-based payments network Kinexys, as the bank targets a gap left by the stablecoin market's overwhelming focus on the U.S. dollar.

The first seedless, institutional-grade multi-chain wallet reveals token launch details with same-day Kraken listing and immediate staking rewards.

As the blockchain expands, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin wants developers to pause and think: What kind of world are we building? In a recent post on Warpcast.

Visa is joining the Global Dollar Network (USDG), a stablecoin consortium convened by U.S. regulated digital asset firm Paxos, alongside cryptocurrency and fintech heavyweights like Robinhood, Kraken and Galaxy Digital, according to two people familiar with the plans.

It requires all crypto exchanges and wallets to be licensed. They must follow the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) or Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) regulations.

Starting mid-April, crypto exchanges and wallet providers will be required to be MiCA-compliant to advertise on Google in the European Union.

Digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw almost $800 million in outflows last week, marking their third consecutive week, according to a report from crypto asset manager CoinShares. On April 14, CoinShares reported that crypto ETPs saw $795 million in outflows last week, with Bitcoin (BTC)-based products accounting for $751 million, while Ether (ETH) products followed with $37.6 million.

This is the sixth article in a series of articles written by Selva Ozelli focused on stablecoins, tokenized deposits, CBDC, memecoins, and more

JPMorgan now lets companies make 24/7 blockchain payments in British pounds (GBP), adding to its euro (EUR) and dollar (USD) options.

During the recent press conference of the MiCA Crypto Alliance, some of the leading experts in the European crypto sector raised critical issues regarding the practical application of the MiCA regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets). At the center of the debate: the inconsistency among the national competent authorities (NCAs), the absence of shared standards, and the need for a more transparent dialogue with regulators. Among the speakers of the meeting:

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how an unfortunate ruling has brought cryptocurrency closer to being considered money in Brazil, making it seizable for settling debts.

According to the latest CoinShares research, crypto outflows hit $795 million last week. This marks the third consecutive week of negative flows, as financial uncertainty continues to weigh heavy on investor sentiment.

Digital asset investment products experienced another tough week, recording $795 million in outflows, the third consecutive week of declines. The post Digital Asset Funds See $795M in Outflows, $7.2B Pulled Since February appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Abu Dhabi's financial regulator has fined crypto firm Hayvn and its CEO more than $12 million for AML breaches and unlicensed activity.

A Pennsylvania resident has pleaded guilty to federal charges after failing to report millions in earnings from trading non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The post Pennsylvania Man Who Made Millions Flipping NFTs Faces Charges After IRS Investigation appeared first on Cryptonews.

In a move signaling intensified competition in the cross-border payments space, J.P. Morgan Chase has introduced GBP-denominated Blockchain Deposit Accounts for its Kinexys Digital Payments (KDP) platform in London.

Paul Atkins was confirmed as head of SEC, the U.S. Department of Justice closed a unit to combat cryptocrime, U.S. miners overpaid to import equipment and other events of the past week.

PayProtocol, the company behind Paycoin, has revealed plans to launch its own Mastercard-powered debit card on Apr. 30. According to an Apr.

In line with many expert opinions, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood has voiced alarm on a potential recession in the United States. Wood's warning, especially given her usual bullish stance, has caused ripples in the crypto industry.

Trump's tariff activity continues to weigh on sentiment toward the asset class, Head of Research James Butterfill said.

Google will begin enforcing stricter advertising policies for cryptocurrency services in Europe under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, the company said in a recent policy update. The move could be a “double-edged sword” for regulation that may prevent initial coin offering (ICO) frauds, but risks further enforcement gaps, according to legal advisers.Starting April 23, cryptocurrency exchanges and crypto wallet advertising in Europe must be licensed under Europe's MiCA framework or under the Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) regulation.

Bitcoin-based memecoin platform Odin.fun halted all trading and withdrawals on April 14 after CEO Bob Bodily revealed his account had been compromised. In an April 14 X post, Bodily alerted his 48.2k followers that his Odin.

April continues to witness a surge in user data from major crypto companies, including Ledger, Gemini, and Robinhood, being sold on the dark web.

Senator Tim Scott and other US lawmakers expect bipartisan crypto market legislation to pass by August, aligning with the Trump administration's push for stablecoin regulation.

Bitcoin whales on Binance haven't shown any signs of panic while the broader market wanders in uncertainty.

CZ denies testifying against Justin Sun in his DOJ plea deal, while Sun expresses full trust in both CZ and DOJ amid ongoing legal developments.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is stepping away from the previous administrations' “regulation by prosecution” stance on cryptocurrencies. The DOJ announced that it will no longer pursue criminal enforcement actions that effectively impose regulatory frameworks on digital asset companies.

As April progresses, and with prevailing market uncertainty, traders and investors are looking for new investment opportunities. Crypto airdrops provide such avenues, offering farmers and investors early access to promising projects with little to no initial capital required.

After much delay, the PAWS token generation event is set to take place on April 16 with a massive airdrop. According to the reputed platforms and community pages, various top exchanges are set to launch this token this April, raising the expectation from the PAWS token price.

This bold move aims to tackle global hunger by tapping into the growing crypto community. It offers a faster, more efficient way to support those in need.

UK Police partner with Gowling WLG law firm to recover stolen digital assets, showing promising results with recent £2 million recovery from crypto scams.

Binance executives recently met with the US Treasury officials in order to discuss reducing government oversight and a potential collaboration with Trump-backed crypto company World Liberty Financial as per a report from Wall Street Journal.

The Argentine securities regulator (CNV) stated that this tokenization regime positions Argentina at the forefront of the region. The framework will allow for the tokenization of various assets, including stocks, within a sandbox structure that will be active for an entire year.

A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to federal charges after failing to report millions in profits from trading non-fungible tokens.

Blockchain gaming funding plunged in Q1, with total investments falling 71% quarter-over-quarter, data shows. Web3 gaming took a hit in the first quarter as global markets faced pressure from trade wars and rising geopolitical tensions.