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news-imageApril 4, 2025

DeFi Declines, AI Soars: Q1 2025 by the Numbers

The year 2025 starts on a contrasting note for the crypto industry. While DeFi protocols suffer from a marked decline in their total value locked (TVL), decentralized applications, especially those focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and social networks, show solid growth.
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April 11, 2025

SEC Issues New Crypto Disclosure Guidelines Under Acting Chair Uyeda

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new guidance aimed at clarifying how federal securities laws apply to cryptocurrencies. The updated framework focuses on the disclosure obligations of companies engaged in digital asset operations, requiring them to provide comprehensive information about their business models, revenue strategies, development stages, and how crypto assets are integrated into their platforms.

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April 11, 2025

Blockchain Gaming Funding Nosedives in Early 2025

TL;DR Funding Plunge: In Q1 2025, Web3 and blockchain gaming projects raised just $91 million—marked by a 71% drop from Q4 2024 and a 68% decline from the previous year. Investor Caution: With broader economic uncertainty, investors are shifting from large deals to smaller, diversified investments, increasing pressure on early-stage startups.

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April 11, 2025

Tokenized Gold Surges Amid Crypto Sell-Off, Hits $2B Market Cap

Amid market-wide turbulence and tariff uncertainties, tokenized gold stood out as a top performer while risk assets like cryptocurrencies faltered. As of Wednesday, the market capitalization of gold-backed tokens surged to nearly $2 billion, rising 5.7% in 24 hours, according to CoinGecko.

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April 11, 2025

SEC Urges Detailed Disclosures for Crypto Companies Dealing in Potential Securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a new staff statement urging crypto companies to provide clear and detailed disclosures when issuing or dealing with tokens that could be classified as securities. Released ahead of the SECs upcoming crypto roundtable focused on trading, the nonbinding guidance aims to clarify how federal securities laws apply to digital assets.

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April 11, 2025

Nova Labs Settles SEC Fraud Charges for $200K, Tokens Deemed Not Securities

Nova Labs, the company behind the Helium blockchain, has agreed to pay $200,000 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle civil securities fraud charges. Without admitting or denying wrongdoing, the company resolved accusations of misleading institutional investors during a $200 million fundraising round between late 2021 and early 2022, which valued Helium at $1 billion.

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April 11, 2025

Trump Signs DeFi Tax Relief Bill, Boosting Crypto Momentum in Congress

In a landmark win for the crypto industry, President Donald Trump has signed legislation overturning an IRS rule that treated decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms as brokers. The now-defunct rule, introduced during the final days of the Biden administration, would have required DeFi platforms to track and report user transactionsplacing a heavy regulatory burden on the sector.

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April 11, 2025

Justin Sun Faces Defamation Lawsuit from First Digital Over Insolvency Allegations

Tron founder Justin Sun is facing a defamation lawsuit from Hong Kong-based custodian First Digital Trust after he publicly alleged the firm was insolvent. The accusations, posted on social platform X, caused First Digitals FDUSD stablecoin to briefly lose its U.S. dollar peg on April 3, though it has since stabilized, according to CoinDesk market data.

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April 11, 2025

Brad Sherman's Sarcastic Support for New Crypto Coins Sparks Debate

During a recent U.S. House Committee on Financial Services hearing, Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman made headlines with a seemingly pro-crypto commentclaiming he supports new coins entering the market. However, his support is rooted in a belief that the flood of altcoins will ultimately destroy the crypto industry.

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April 11, 2025

House Panel Advances Trump-Era Crypto Agenda with New Market Structure Bill

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is advancing a new bill to regulate the crypto market, marking what Representative Bryan Steil calls the second half of President Donald Trumps crypto agenda. The first phase, focused on stablecoin legislation, has already passed committee stages in both chambers of Congress.

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April 11, 2025

Illinois Senate Passes Crypto Bill to Combat Fraud and Rug Pulls

The Illinois Senate passes the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act, introducing comprehensive regulations for crypto businesses to combat fraud, enhance consumer protections, and establish rigorous oversight under the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The post Illinois Senate Passes Crypto Bill to Combat Fraud and Rug Pulls appeared first on Cryptonews.

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April 11, 2025

Prelude To Crypto Market Structure Legislation

First crypto market structure hearing was a twofer by U.S. House Committees on Financial Services and Agriculture to set a harmonious tone for the debate expected ahead.

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April 11, 2025

BlackRock reports $3B in digital asset inflows during Q1

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with $11.6 trillion in assets under management, reported $84 billion in total net inflows in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 3% annualized growth in assets under management.The firm's strong performance was led by a record first quarter for iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs) alongside continued strength in private markets and net inflows, according to BlackRock's Q1 earnings released on April 11. Of the $107 billion in net inflows to iShares ETFs, $3 billion, or 2.8% of the total ETF inflows, was directed to digital asset products in Q1, BlackRock said.

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April 11, 2025

Trump's New Law Protects DeFi Platforms From IRS Oversight

TL;DR President Trump signed the first-ever crypto-related law, exempting DeFi platforms from IRS reporting requirements and overturning a controversial rule set to launch in 2027. The bipartisan-backed legislation is hailed as a win for privacy advocates and the crypto industry, fostering innovation and reducing compliance burdens. This historic move positions the U.S.

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April 11, 2025

Sam Bankman-Fried Moved to Violent California Prison ‘Victimville'

The Federal Bureau of Prison has moved Sam Bankman Fried, the former FTX CEO to a Southern-California prison which is known for brutalism and violence. According to a BOP inmate locator, he is now being held at a medium security facility in Victorville, as of Wednesday.

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April 11, 2025

Inside Gemini's European Strategy: Mark Jennings Talks MiCA, Market Trends, and What's Next

During the 2025 edition of the Paris Blockchain Week (PBS), BeInCrypto sat with Mark Jennings, Head of Europe at crypto exchange Gemini, for an in-depth conversation about the exchange's regulatory-first strategy and its expanding European footprint. Gemini—founded by the Winklevoss twins—has spent the last decade cementing its reputation as a secure and compliant platform for digital assets.

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April 11, 2025

BitBonds: the new face of crypto with Trump

In the midst of a global economy shaken by the domino effect of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, a revolutionary concept is taking shape in the United States: Bitcoin Bonds, or BitBonds. Proposed by the Bitcoin Policy Institute, these hybrid financial instruments could mark a turning point in the way governments manage public debt and, at the same time, in the future of Bitcoin.

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April 11, 2025

DappRadar: Blockchain Gaming Sees More Deals but Less Capital in Q1 2025

The blockchain gaming sector experienced a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2025, with a notable rise in deal volume but a sharp decline in total funding. The post DappRadar: Blockchain Gaming Sees More Deals but Less Capital in Q1 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

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April 11, 2025

Charles Hoskinson Announces Massive Midnight Airdrop

Hoskinson recently shared that, in the coming months, 37 million people across 8 different networks will receive a major airdrop. If you're holding popular BTC, ETH, ADA, XRP, or SOL, you can receive it.

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April 11, 2025

Binance Announces LDUSDT Token to Combine Passive Income with Futures Market

Binance is launching a new token, with the symbol LDUSDT, a reward-bearing asset for their futures platform, allowing customers to convert their USDT into LDUSDT, enabling them to trade on futures markets. In contrast, the token is locked with the Simple Earn Flexible platform.

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April 11, 2025

New York Bill Seeks to Accept Cryptos for State Payments

This move, announced by state lawmakers, is designed to position New York at the forefront of the growing crypto space. It offers businesses and citizens an alternative to traditional payment methods.

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April 11, 2025

BREAKING: Trump Signs Bill To Kill IRS Crypto Broker Expansion

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a law that overturns an Internal Revenue Service rule that would have mandated decentralized crypto exchanges comply with broker reporting obligations. The action was confirmed in a statement from the White House.

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April 11, 2025

Trump overturns Biden tax clampdown on crypto brokers

US President Donald Trump has signed a law overturning a contentious tax rule introduced in the final days of the Biden administration that expanded the definition of a broker to include decentralised cryptocurrency exchanges. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had updated its reporting guidelines to include DeFi platforms, requiring them to report user transactions.

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April 11, 2025

What are the Best Altcoins to Buy in the Bear Market?

The crypto market is famously volatile, and bear markets can be a source of anxiety for many investors. However, seasoned traders often see these downturns as opportunities to accumulate high-potential assets at a discount.

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April 11, 2025

PepeX price prediction as tariffs uncertainty roil crypto, stocks

The crypto and stock markets witnessed significant volatility this week. After massive gains for stocks also saw Bitcoin climb to $82k, uncertainty over new US tariffs, particularly on Chinese imports, catalysed fresh losses. However, amid this volatility investors are finding gems, with PepeX, an AI-powered meme coin launchpad, gaining attention.

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April 11, 2025

Bybit rises again: the exchange recovers 7% of the market after the worst attack in the history of cryptocurrencies

In a critical landscape dominated by caution, Bybit has achieved a genuine financial miracle. After being at the center of the largest security breach in the history of cryptocurrencies, the exchange managed to regain the 7% market share it held before the disaster. A recovery that, judging by the context and the numbers, is quite remarkable.

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April 11, 2025

Illinois Senate passes crypto bill to fight fraud and rug pulls

The Illinois Senate by a vote of 39 to 17 passed a regulatory bill aimed at curbing cryptocurrency fraud and protecting investors from deceptive practices, including rug pulls and misleading fee structures.On April 10, the chamber passed Senate Bill 1797 (SB1797), also known as the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act, which Senator Mark Walker introduced in February. The bill gives the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation authority to oversee digital asset business activity within the state.

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April 11, 2025

ETHWomen Returns for Its 3rd Year: A Free, Female-Focused Web3 Event in Toronto

ETHWomen, a leading Web3 event championing inclusivity and female participation in Web3, returns for its third year on May 13, 2025, in Toronto, Canada. As part of Blockchain Futurist Conference and Canada Crypto Week, ETHWomen continues its mission to empower women in blockchain by providing free access to educational panels, networking opportunities, and industry connections.

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