Bitcoin (BTC) price has managed to stay above the $80,000 level as volatility wrecked US stock markets on April 3 and April 4. The failure of the bears to capitalize on the opportunity shows a lack of selling at lower levels.Risky assets were rattled after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries on April 2.

Cryptocurrency trader Ali Martinez believes Dogecoin (DOGE) is at a critical level that could determine its price direction over the near term. Martinez tells his 134,800 followers on the social media platform X that Dogecoin is at a “make-or-break level” of around $0.16.

AVAX gains institutional confidence as it challenges Ethereum's dominance with real adoption.

In light of the latest data, the answer seems increasingly affirmative. Binance once again confirms itself as the absolute leader in the sector of token distribution through airdrop and staking rewards, strengthening its position with new features designed to enhance the user experience. A recent report published by CoinMarketCap reveals a surprising fact: in 2024 alone, Binance distributed 94% of the 2.7 billion dollars allocated through staking and airdrop by all centralized exchanges. A dominant share that demonstrates not only the strength of the exchange but also the growing centrality of its ecosystem.

Standard Chartered has initiated coverage on Avalanche (AVAX) with a bullish long-term outlook, forecasting a 10x price increase by 2029. The move follows growing momentum in the digital asset space as market participants begin reassessing winners in the wake of macroeconomic uncertainty and shifting technology fundamentals.

Despite the general digital assets market downturn, Binance Coin's (BNB) price has held strong. The market outlook shows that while other coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have reached new lows after a recent selloff, BNB's price has maintained its resilience.

Binance co-founder CZ has donated 1,000 BNB tokens to support earthquake relief in Myanmar and Thailand. The funds, alongside a Binance Charity airdrop, aim to provide fast blockchain-based humanitarian aid. The post Binance Co-founder CZ Donates 1,000 BNB to Thailand and Myanmar Earthquake Relief Efforts appeared first on Cryptonews.

VanEck filed for a BNB ETF in the U.S. which could increase exposure to the token and its products.

TL;DR WisdomTree expanded its platform to Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, and Optimism, enabling investment in more tokenized assets. Investors can trade with US dollars or USDC and store their funds in third-party or self-custodial wallets. The offering includes 13 tokenized funds, covering money market, equity indexes, and fixed income with regulatory backing.

Blockchain intelligence platform SpotOnChain reported that North Korea's state-backed hacking group, Lazarus, has pocketed over $2.5 million in profit from a recent sale of wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). On April 3, the group sold 40.78 WBTC for 1,857 ETH, worth roughly $3.51 million.

What if one of the largest banking groups bet on an outsider rather than the king of the market? In a report that shakes up certainties, Standard Chartered identifies Avalanche (AVAX) as the token to watch by 2029, with an expected performance surpassing that of bitcoin.

The firm also offers a broader selection of tokenized funds, including equity indexes and fixed income strategies.

Global banking giant Standard Chartered published new five-year price projections for three leading cryptocurrencies: Avalanche (AVAX), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH). According to these forecasts, Avalanche is poised to gain significant ground on both Bitcoin and Ethereum by 2029.

Watr, a blockchain infrastructure platform eyeing the $20 trillion global commodities industry, is set to tap into the blockchain features of the Avalanche network for traction.

Watr, a blockchain platform designed to bring commodities on-chain, has announced it would be partnering up with Avalanche (AVAX) and migrating to an Avalanche Layer 1 (L1) blockchain, as per the most recent info shared with Finbold on Thursday, April 3.

Binance Chain Native Token (BNB) price has fallen below the moving average as it faces the rejection of the $640 barrier. Price analysis by Coinidol.com.

WisdomTree's giving institutions access to their tokenized funds across Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, Ethereum and Optimism with its WisdomTree Connect, the team exclusively told Blockworks.

Standard Chartered has released a report predicting significant price increases for Avalanche's AVAX token, which could see a rise to $250 by the end of 2029.

British multinational bank Standard Chartered says one particular altcoin could substantially outperform Bitcoin in the coming years. According to the bank's analysts, layer-1 blockchain Avalanche's utility token AVAX could jump more than 10X by the end of 2029.

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the co-founder of Binance , donated nearly $600,000 worth of crypto to support recovery efforts after a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand.

While Binance Coin (BNB) has been making waves with record-breaking volumes and an impressive 44% surge, the real talk in the crypto ecosystem is centered around the presale of RUVI AI's $RUVI token.

Binance Coin's (BNB) price dropped to $584.99 following President Donald Trump's ‘Liberation Day' reciprocal tariffs, but has since recovered above $593 at press time. This resilience stands out in a market rattled by economic uncertainty, hinting at underlying strengths tied to BNB's role in the Binance ecosystem and recent developments that could shape its future.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ' Zhao has donated 1,000 BNB to Myanmar and Thailand earthquake relief efforts, following the launch of Binance Charity's program.

North Korea's Lazarus Group allegedly made a profit of $2.51 million after selling 40.78 Wrapped Bitcoin that was bough two years ago.

Nonco, an institutional digital asset trading firm, has launched its foreign exchange (FX) onchain initiative on the Avalanche network, aiming to bridge institutional FX liquidity with the stablecoin market.

Investment giant VanEck has registered a Binance Coin (BNB) exchange-traded fund in Delaware, marking its fifth cryptocurrency ETF registration in the state. The move comes as major financial institutions continue to bet on digital assets despite market volatility.

Japan's second-largest bank, SMBC, is partnering with Ava Labs and Fireblocks to develop a stablecoin, leveraging blockchain technology for cross-border payments.

Standard Chartered thinks the price of Avalanche's AVAX token could dramatically increase over the next few years, outpacing Bitcoin's gains.

If approved, VanEck's BNB ETF would be the first of its kind in the US, tracking Binance Coin's price.

Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick said he likes Avalanche's approach to scaling, particularly after the recent Etna upgrade.

Japanese TradFi giant Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced plans to launch a fiat-backed stablecoin on the Avalanche network in collaboration with US-based Ava Labs and blockchain infrastructure firm Fireblocks.

Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX) could deliver the strongest gains among major digital assets in the coming years, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered. What Happened: In a research note, Kendrick said he expects AVAX to rise tenfold by the end of 2029, outperforming both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) in relative price growth.

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Bitcoin (BTC) bulls have pushed the price above the $87,000 level even as US trade tariffs are slated to kick in on April 2. Bitcoin may remain volatile in the near term, but analysts remain bullish for the long term.According to Fidelity analyst Zack Wainwright, Bitcoin is currently in an acceleration phase, which “can conclude with a sharp, dramatic rally” if history repeats itself.

Asset manager VanEck has filed in Delaware to launch the first BNB ETF in the U.S., marking a pivotal step in integrating Binance Coin into traditional portfolios and expanding regulated crypto exposure. The post Fund Manager VanEck Moves to Launch First U.S.-Based BNB ETF appeared first on Cryptonews.

Improved scalability should drive activity and value to the Avalanche network, said Geoff Kendrick.

TL;DR Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is collaborating with Ava Labs and FireBlocks to develop a stablecoin with blockchain infrastructure. The supply of stablecoins on Avalanche increased by 70% in one year, but the lack of DeFi usage prevented it from boosting AVAX demand.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC), a Japanese banking and financial services conglomerate, along with business systems firm TIS Inc, Ava Labs — the developer of the Avalanche network — and digital asset infrastructure company Fireblocks, have signed an agreement to explore a framework for commercializing stablecoins in Japan.Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the companies will focus on developing strategies around issuing and circulating stablecoins pegged to the US dollar and Japanese yen, according to a joint announcement. Additionally, the collaboration will explore stablecoins as a settlement mechanism for tokenized real-world assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estate.

VanEck has filed for approval for a new spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the price of BNB, the native crypto of the Binance-linked BNB Chain.

Sumitomo is the latest example in a roster of firms eyeing the booming stablecoin market, which has grown 50% to around $230 billion in a year.

According to a report by Nikkei, SMFG, which operates Japan's second-largest bank, SMBC, is partnering with Ava Labs and Fireblocks to develop a new stablecoin. The stablecoin project aims to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper.

Over the course of the last year, the Avalanche (AVAX) network has experienced a growing wave of liquidity in the form of stablecoins, recording an increase of over 70%, rising from 1.5 billion to over 2.5 billion dollars in circulation as of March 31, 2025. This growth, highlighted in an official post on X by the Avalanche foundation, would seem, at first glance, a clear sign of increased investor confidence and imminent bull pressure on the market.

Avalanche price has dropped to a crucial support level and created an early bullish signal, pointing to a potential rebound.

Avalanche saw a significant surge in stablecoin supply over the past year, but the onchain deployment of this capital points to passive investor behavior, which may be limiting demand for the network's utility token.The stablecoin supply on the Avalanche network rose by over 70% over the past year, from $1.5 billion in March 2024, to over $2.5 billion as of March 31, 2025, according to Avalanche's X pos Market capitalization of stablecoins on Avalanche. Source: Avalanche Stablecoins are the main bridge between the fiat and crypto world and increasing stablecoin supply is often seen as a signal for incoming buying pressure and growing investor appetite.

Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), the nation's second-largest bank, is set to explore the launch of its own stablecoin.

VanEck is pushing to launch the first US-based spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the BNB token.

VanEck seems to want to launch a spot BNB ETF in the USA. The investment manager has proposed the establishment of a trust in Delaware, while awaiting the outcomes of the ETF on Solana and on Avalanche. VanEck has registered for the listing of a spot BNB ETF, the first of its kind in the United States.

TL;DR On March 31, VanEck registered a new entity named “VanEck BNB ETF” in Delaware, marking a key step toward launching the first BNB ETF in the U.S. Approval would represent a milestone for BNB, the fourth most valuable cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.