Donald Trump's re-election in November 2024 proved to be an impressive bullish catalyst for the cryptocurrency market, as it swiftly led to a rally for many digital assets. This rally generated 11,000 new Bitcoin (BTC) millionaires and enabled BTC to reach above $100,000, eventually hitting its intraday all-time high (ATH) of over $109,000.

Detailed analysis explores how blockchain-based protocols are supporting a $25.74 B decentralized AGI movement, guided by frameworks such as the ASI Alliance's Ten Reckonings and initiatives by SingularityNET and Valis Corporation. It evaluates technical, ethical, and privacy dimensions of open-source governance. The post Blockchain Powers $25 B Decentralized AGI Drive, Shielding Innovation From Big Tech appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto exchange ByBit has disclosed that scarcely one‑twentieth of the assets siphoned off in the sprawling $1.4 billion exploit orchestrated by North Korea's Lazarus Group are currently locked down. “Only 3.

With support from Trump's White House and easing regulations, firms like Circle and BitGo are pursuing becoming full-fledged financial institutions.

Crypto is helping to fuel transnational organized crime, according to a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou reported that nearly 28% of the $1.4 billion in crypto stolen during the February hack, attributed to North Koreas Lazarus Group, has gone dark and is no longer traceable. Zhou detailed the breakdown on X, stating that out of approximately 500,000 ETH taken, 68.57% remains traceable, 27.59% is untraceable, and 3.84% has been frozen.

Crypto companies are pushing hard into US banking just as Trump reopens the door. According to the Wall Street Journal, Circle, Paxos, Coinbase, and BitGo are now planning to apply for bank charters or other official licenses.

Scammers are once again capitalizing on the popularity of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, with fake tokens once again emerging as part of potential phishing attacks.A wallet linked to former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao received 90 million fake Grok (GROK) tokens on April 21, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield. The tokens are “likely a scam,” since the “deployer distributed it to multiple addresses via multisend,” PeckShield said.

Ethereum Layer2 network Zora has officially confirmed the launch of its native coin ZORA this week, April 23, 2025. The native asset will mark a significant step for the platform as it will simplify meme asset creation and launch on the Coinbase-backed Base blockchain.

This would allow them to offer deposit and loan services, placing them in direct competition with traditional banks. The push comes as U.S. lawmakers advance stablecoin legislation.

TL;DR Economic Pulse Check: Major U.S. CPI data set for release this week could either heighten fears of prolonged Fed tightening or bolster expectations for future rate cuts, both of which may sway crypto market sentiment.

A growing number of leading crypto firms, including Circle, Coinbase, BitGo, and Paxos, are reportedly preparing to apply for banking licenses in the United States. According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, the firms are leveraging a wave of pro-crypto sentiment in Washington to advance their long-term plans.

Major cryptocurrency firms, including stablecoin issuer Circle and crypto custodian BitGo, are reportedly considering applying for bank charters or licenses.According to an April 21 Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter, Circle, BitGo and other firms are considering applying for some form of banking license. Other firms cited include the publicly traded US-based crypto exchange Coinbase and the stablecoin issuer Paxos.

Major cryptocurrency firms, including stablecoin issuer Circle and crypto custodian BitGo, are reportedly considering applying for bank charters or licenses.According to an April 21 Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter, Circle, BitGo and others are considering applying for some form of banking license. Other firms cited include the publicly traded US-based crypto exchange Coinbase and the stablecoin issuer Paxos.

The booming $230 billion stablecoin market comprises of innovative startups and SMEs tackling significant challenges plaguing the current global payments infrastructure.

The booming $230 billion stablecoin market comprises of innovative startups and SMEs tackling significant challenges plaguing the current global payments infrastructure.

Onchain social media platform Zora said its ZORA token will go live on April 23, days after it gained viral traction on X after a push from the Base network team.

Largest crypto theft of $1.4 billion linked to DPRK hackers.

Charles Schwab Corp. CEO Rick Wurster has revealed that the prominent US financial services firm, with over $10 trillion under management, is aiming to roll out spot crypto trading within the next 12 months.

AI agents with crypto wallets automate tasks, manage payments and investments, and unlock new revenue streams—empowering businesses of all sizes with autonomous finance.

As Bitcoin starts heading towards a trend reversal, the crypto market is also beginning to stir. The segment of the crypto market that has been crushed the most is the small market cap altcoins.

Crypto casinos generated more than $81 billion in revenue from betting in 2024, even as regulators in key jurisdictions continue to block access to the platforms, according to a new report.Citing data from the anti-online-crime platform Yield Sec, the Financial Times reported that wagers paid in crypto in 2024 generated $81.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR). This metric refers to the difference between bets taken and winnings paid out.

Crypto casinos generated more than $81 billion in revenue in 2024, even as regulators in key jurisdictions continued to block access to the platforms, according to a new report.Citing data from the anti-online-crime platform Yield Sec, the Financial Times reported that wagers paid in crypto in 2024 generated $81.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR). This metric refers to the difference between bets taken and winnings paid out.

New data shows over 30% of South Korea's wealthy investors prefer crypto for long-term value growth, outpacing interest in gold or property.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) says that the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) on blockchains will develop stronger links between crypto and traditional finance (TradFi).

A growing number of cryptocurrency companies are preparing to enter the U.S. banking system, propelled by a policy shift under President Donald Trump aimed at integrating digital assets into mainstream finance. What Happened: Firms like Circle (CRYPTO: USDC) and BitGo are planning to apply for bank charters, The Wall Street Journal reported, quoting sources.

A consortium of global banks including Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered is reportedly evaluating ways to expand its crypto operations in the U.S.

Charles Schwab, a top brokerage firm in the United States, has laid plans to roll out a cryptocurrency trading platform as early as next year. The development marks increasing mainstream adoption of digital currencies and may redefine the competitive dynamics for crypto exchanges.

Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, recently raised alarms about the modus operandi of Lazarus, the North Korean hacking collective, and its use of Zoom. Li reported that he was targeted by a known contact using a Zoom-like app that requested access to his camera.

Bitcoin price today is trading around $87,472, posting a modest 3.23% gain in the past 24 hours. But with several major US economic updates lined up this week, that price may not stay steady for long. From consumer sentiment to jobless claims, five key reports could stir up serious volatility in the crypto market.

A group behind a Solana SOL-based non-fungible token (NFT) project is raising funds to buy an old Cold War bunker in the UK.

TL;DR Ethereum's Current Struggles: Facing scaling bottlenecks and declining transaction fees, Ethereum is losing traction as users flock to faster, cheaper layer-2 solutions. A Radical Shift: Vitalik Buterin proposes overhauling the Ethereum Virtual Machine by adopting the RISC-V architecture to boost execution efficiency, potentially up to 100 times.

With 28% of the hacked funds having “gone dark,” the exchange has called for more help decoding mixer transactions.

Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, has released an executive summary detailing the status of hacked funds totaling approximately $1.4 billion, or around 500,000 ETH. According to Zhou, 68.57% of these funds remain traceable, while 27.59% have gone dark, and 3.84% have been frozen.

U.S. crypto firms explore banking licenses while Congress drafts stablecoin regulations.

Bitcoin crossed $87,000 for the first time in weeks, even as concerns over US tariffs persist. The cryptocurrency is up over 3% in the past 24 hours, trading at $87,430 — its highest since April 2.

Blocksquare and Vera Capital partner to tokenize $1 billion in US real estate, offering fractional ownership to global investors through blockchain technology.

A fleeting exchange on social media has drawn two of the crypto sector's most prominent protocol architects into unexpected alignment. On Sunday, Cardano creator Charles Hoskinson replied to a technical blog post from Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin with a terse endorsement: “It makes sense, we are using RISC V with BitVMX.

New data shows crypto gambling is booming, with $81.4 billion in gross gaming revenue last year, despite being illegal in most regions. Crypto casinos have experienced explosive growth, with 2024 wagers generating over $81.

Let's be real: most crypto coins explode in popularity overnight and vanish just as fast. One minute they're trending on X, and the next, they're ghost towns. But every now and then, a project shows up that's not just chasing the meme—it's rewriting the rules.

Roughly 500,000 in ETH was drained in the February attack.

Opinion by: Dominic Schwenter, chief operating officer of Lisk The US is in the middle of a crypto boom. Exchange-traded fund approvals have opened the door to institutional adoption, liquidity is increasing, and regulatory clarity is beginning to take shape under a more crypto-aligned administration.

FUZE, a digital asset financial infrastructure provider, which offers global stablecoin payments, fiat payouts and collections, and embedded crypto services, has been granted a payments license from the Central Bank of UAE.

Privacy-focused crypto platform eXch has announced it will officially shut down operations on May 1, 2025. The news comes amidst growing allegations that the platform was used by North Korea's Lazarus Group, especially after the group's recent attack on Bybit.

The nation is working on the second part of its crypto legislation, focusing on stablecoins and transparency rules for crypto services.

According to the analysis, the U.S. Treasury is expected to issue more than $31 trillion in debt in 2025. This is a staggering figure that includes both new financing and refinancing of existing debt.

An apocalyptic-themed Solana-based NFT project is aiming to sell 100,000 virtual tokens to buy a Cold War nuclear bunker in England. The innovative venture combines virtual ownership with physical real estate in what could potentially be a new trend for blockchain communities.