Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard took the main stage at Paris Blockchain Week on Thursday, covering everything from the original ideals behind Bitcoin to the rapid expansion of AI and the crucial role of decentralized infrastructure.

The XRP price may be gearing up for a historic breakout as a long-term Symmetric Triangle pattern from 2017 resurfaces on the charts. If history repeats and a similar explosive move follows, a crypto analyst predicts XRP could skyrocket to an eye-popping $30.

Quite a few factors could come into play in this battle.

Bitcoin faces pressure from weak fundamentals and macroeconomic volatility, with resilience around $80k suggesting a defense by long-term participants, according to Glassnode.

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has predicted that the XRP price could rally to as high as $45 if it mirrors a bullish price movement from the 2017 bull run. The analyst also raised the possibility of the altcoin at least touching $19 if it replicates the 2021 price action.

Conservative McDonald's shareholders also pushed for a bitcoin treasury and the meme token Fartcoin rose 30% in the past day.

When Donald Trump paired his Solana memecoin with USDC, the Solana network's stablecoin supply predictably shot upwards — creating 306 days of supply growth over a long weekend, as we put it in this newsletter.

The Lomond School in Scotland will accept Bitcoin (BTC) tuition payments beginning in the Autumn semester of 2025, making it the first school in the United Kingdom to do so.Accepting Bitcoin is part of the school's plan to integrate “sound money principles” from the Austrian School of Economics into the curriculum to "prepare students for the uncertain future,” the announcement reads, adding: "Bitcoin is available to anyone willing to learn — making it more democratic and inclusive, particularly for people in developing nations who lack access to traditional banking. Lomond sees Bitcoin as a perfect real-world case study in economics, computing, ethics, and innovation.

Ethena Labs has partnered with Chainlink, Harris & Trotter, Chaos Labs and LlamaRisk, to launch proof of reserves for its synthetic dollar stablecoin.

Swedish MP Rickard Nordin has proposed adding Bitcoin Reserve to the national foreign reserves, citing inflation and economic uncertainty as motivations. The motion could bring crypto into mainstream fiscal policy if taken up by parliament. The post Swedish MP Proposes Adding Bitcoin to National Foreign Reserves appeared first on Cryptonews.

Cryptocurrency mogul Mike Novogratz, who boasts a net worth of $2.7 billion, has predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) is "about to have a run."

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a redacted report clearing former Corporation Finance Director Bill Hinman of ethics violations during his time at the agency. The review followed a lawsuit filed by watchdog group Empower Oversight, which had requested access to the findings under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

On Monday, Bitcoin slipped as low as $74,700.

The market is bouncing back after Trump paused plans to raise tariffs, and recent inflation data (CPI and PPI) showed signs of slowing down. Because of this, altcoins are holding strong, and XRP is looking to make a big move past the $2 mark.

Bitcoin Magazine On Bitcoin Privacy: More Deputy Attorney General, Less New York Attorney General This week, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche called for an end to targeting crypto mixers, while New York Attorney General Letitia James called for a further crackdown on them. This post On Bitcoin Privacy: More Deputy Attorney General, Less New York Attorney General first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Explore the latest updates on BNB Chain's ecosystem, including key metrics, new projects, and significant events held in early April 2025.

Over $1 billion has been withdrawn from a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, Kraken, through multiple large Bitcoin transfers on April 11.

On Friday, April 11, U.S. stock markets showed resilience, recovering from earlier losses driven by escalating trade tensions and inflation worries.​ U.S.

Crypto analyst Saeed has outlined a bearish case for the Bitcoin price, predicting that it could still drop to as low as $74,000. The analyst highlighted the $85,000 psychological level as being key to whether BTC drops to this target or witnesses another breakout to new highs.

Buterin called for app and network-level anonymity to enhance Ethereum users' privacy.

Ripple made headlines this week when it became the first crypto-native company to acquire a multi-asset prime broker, potentially setting the stage for wider adoption of its XRP Ledger technology. The acquisition of Hidden Road didn't come cheap, either, as Ripple doled out $1.25 billion for the brokerage.

BNB Chain completed the Lorentz hard fork today to improve the network's efficiency. Mainnet upgrades are scheduled for later this month, while the Maxwell upgrade takes place in June.

The crypto analytics platform Santiment says there may be a bull case for Ethereum (ETH) in 2025, even as it continues to display rising levels of bearishness.

The price of Solana (SOL) is again in the spotlight as the current bullish consolidation has flipped the coin to a new weekly high. The Solana community also anticipates the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) tied to the asset, prompting the debate on the potential timeline for the offering's approval.

BitVMX represents a significant upgrade to Bitcoin's smart contract abilities, enabling general-purpose computation and supporting advanced applications without altering the consensus protocol.

Bitcoin (BTC) is entering what former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes calls “up only mode,” as a deepening crisis in the US bond market potentially drives investors away from traditional haven assets and toward alternative stores of value.Loss of confidence in US policy boosts Bitcoin's upside prospects On April 11, the benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield surged above 4.59%—its highest level in two months. US 10-year Treasury note yields daily performance chart.

Bitcoin has been showing signs of life after a recent bounce, but it's heading straight into heavy local resistance. With a crucial breakout or breakdown looming, this region could define the next major trend.

Betting against Ether has been the best performing exchange traded fund (ETF) strategy so far in 2025, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.Two ETFs designed to take two-times leveraged short positions in Ether claimed (ETH) first and second place in a Bloomberg Intelligence ranking of the year's top-performing funds, Balchunas said in a post on the X platform. In the year-to-date, ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF (ETHD) and T Rex 2X Inverse Ether Daily Target ETF (ETQ) are up approximately 247% and 219%, respectively, Bloomberg Intelligence data showed.

The Bitcoin price saw a significant increase in the past 24 hours as the Federal Reserve made its move attuned to the current market dynamics. This is a favorable price move in that the Boston Federal Reserve president, Susan Collins, said the central bank' “would absolutely be prepared” to exercise their firepower to stabilize financial

Bitcoin is facing a crucial test as its price continues to swing without clear direction, navigating a tense and uncertain macroeconomic environment. While volatility persists, many analysts believe the worst phase of the correction may be over.

A Ripple-linked account has executed a massive on-chain transaction, transferring 200 million XRP, valued at approximately $410 million based on the market price of $2.05 on April 11.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Friday, amid Florida passing a Bitcoin reserve bill. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $83,687.73 +5.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,565.31 +3.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $120.10 +8.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.03 +4.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1599 +4.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001220 +5.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 12.3% and daily active addresses grow ingby 5.6%.

Swedish Member of Parliament Rickard Nordin has formally questioned the government about whether it will allow the central bank to add Bitcoin (BTC) to the country's foreign currency reserves.

As Bitcoin hovers around $82,000, a burning question on investors' lips is: has the king of cryptos finally found its floor? John Bollinger, a legend of technical analysis and creator of the eponymous Bands, brings a glimmer of hope.

Bitcoin's breakout odds rose as macro conditions aligned with bullish on-chain and institutional signals.

Neel Kashkari, President of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, addressed the issue of rising Treasury yields on April 11, suggesting that they might indicate a shift in investor sentiment away from United States government debt. Kashkari highlighted that the Federal Reserve has tools to provide more liquidity if necessary.While underscoring the importance of maintaining a strong commitment to reducing inflation, Kashkari's remarks signal a possible turning point for Bitcoin (BTC) investors amid growing economic uncertainty.

Bitcoin (BTC) has shown signs of a long-term upward momentum in the past 48 hours. The crypto markets surged following similar macro sentiments after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared a roadmap to scale the network's privacy without altering the consensus. The simple Layer 1 privacy plan centers on privacy and on-chain payments, network-level anonymization, RPC calls, and partial anonymization of on-chain activity.

Donald Trump's meme coin is approaching its first token unlock, with the project's team set to receive around 40 million TRUMP next Friday.

Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have filed a joint motion to pause their ongoing appeals as they work towards ending the high-profile legal dispute that has gripped the blockchain payments startup since 2020.

The cryptocurrency soared above $84K on Friday as the U.S. dollar fell to a three-year low in the face of weakening confidence in USD-denominated assets.

A key Bitcoin (BTC) metric signaled a potential shift in its positioning after BTC's long-term holder realized cap (LTH Realized Cap) surpassed $18 billion for the first time since September 2024. Data from CryptoQuant indicated that this cohort has exhibited aggressive accumulation, which previously marked the BTC bottom in Q3 2024.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold are parting ways in 2025, with the two assets following sharply different trajectories amid rising geopolitical tensions and shifting macroeconomic conditions. What Happened: Gold has surged past $3,160/oz, driven by central bank accumulation, a pivot away from the U.S. dollar, and its enduring reputation as a safe-haven asset.

DOGE is up by over 5% on a daily scale.

Are we finally reaching a point of stability in the market after an insanely volatile 10-day stretch? The crypto market seems to think so, with Bitcoin (BTC 5.76%) up 5.2% over the past 24 hours as of 1 p.m.

TL;DR Janover Inc. acquired 44,158 SOL for $5 million, bringing its total investment in Solana to over $9.6 million as part of its shift toward blockchain. The company will begin staking its tokens and is rebranding as DeFi Development Corporation to focus exclusively on decentralized technology. Solana rose 10.

A popular crypto strategist is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may experience a high degree of volatility in the coming weeks amid broader market turmoil due to US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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