As the crypto market faces increased volatility in the early Wednesday session, all eyes are now on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's impending speech and retail sales data for March, released today.

As global markets grapple with the resurgence of protectionist policies, Vlad Kamyshov, CEO of EVAA Protocol, voiced concerns in a note to crypto.news over the effects of tariffs on digital finance ecosystems.

Novel decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Neutrl aims to bring a hedge fund trade — once limited to sophisticated investors — to the masses in the form of a crypto token.

TL;DR DWF Labs opened an office in New York as part of its U.S. expansion and invested $25 million in WLFI governance tokens. The firm will work with local financial institutions, add talent in key areas, and establish connections with regulators and universities.

The Italian Minister of Economy and Finance, Giancarlo Giorgetti, expressed his concerns about the threat posed by American stablecoins, emphasizing that they could represent a greater danger than Donald Trump's tariffs. According to him, these dollar-backed cryptos risk disrupting Europe's financial stability.

China is considering introducing a nationwide policy to govern the handling of cryptocurrencies seized from criminal activities, Reuters reported on April 16. According to the report, Chinese authorities have seized a growing number of digital assets related to illicit activities such as fraud and money laundering.

A cryptocurrency trader has incurred massive losses of over $2 million after holding Ethereum (ETH) for nearly a year.

Zooming out, the S&P 500 was down nearly 9% year-to-date early Wednesday, and the Nasdaq Composite index has fared worse, dropping 14% so far in 2025.

WalletConnect Token (WCT) rebounded over 100% after its airdrop-driven dip, fueled by upcoming Korean exchange listings and surging demand, though price gaps and volatility persist across major trading platforms. The post WCT Soars 100% After Airdrop Dump — Price Gap Widens Ahead of Korean Exchange Listings appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto users often focus on user interfaces and pay less attention to the complex internal protocols. Security experts recently raised concerns about a critical vulnerability in Crypto-MCP (Model-Context-Protocol), a protocol for connecting and interacting with blockchains.

Panama City has approved a measure allowing residents to pay for public services using cryptocurrency. The city council voted to enable payments in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USD Coin (USDC), and Tether (USDT) for services like taxes, permits, and fines.

The meme coin market is undergoing a transformation with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), sparking a shift in blockchain preferences. AI-driven coins are now favoring Base over Solana, reigniting competition within the blockchain space.

An exciting interview, diving deeper into the intricacies of modern-day crypto trading markets and the challenges faced by many exchanges.

OpenAI's ambitions have always been out of the ordinary. Now, in an act of what some view as a direct challenge to Elon Musk, the AI giant is working on a social media app similar to X.

TL;DR OKX returns to the U.S. market after paying $505 million for operating without a license and appoints Roshan Robert as CEO to lead its relaunch. The comeback includes a new centralized exchange, the integration of OKX Wallet, and a full migration of Okcoin users.

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) Institutional Research has cautioned investors to adopt a more defensive approach to crypto markets in the near term, warning that recent price declines and deteriorating sentiment suggest a potential “crypto winter” may be underway. What Happened: In its report published on April 15, the research team highlighted that both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and the COIN50 Index have fallen below their 200-day moving averages, a classic indicator of bearish market conditions.

OKX officially reentered the United States market, and announced a phased rollout throughout 2025 alongside the appointment of Roshan Robert.

CryptoSlate's latest report dives deep into the policy reversal that has reshaped the relationship between the US federal government and the crypto industry.

TL;DR Innovative Partnership: Mastercard and Bleap team up to integrate stablecoins into everyday payments by combining Mastercard's global network with Bleap's blockchain-powered, non-custodial wallet. Seamless On-Chain Transactions: Their solution enables direct on-chain spending of stablecoins, eliminating complex conversions, and includes a Mastercard debit card offering 2% cashback.

South Korean candidate Hong Joon-pyo vows pro-crypto policies, aiming to boost blockchain, AI, and R&D while opposing strict stablecoin regulations.

TL;DR The altcoin market has dropped 41% in value since December 2024, sparking fears of a new “crypto winter”. Both Bitcoin and the COIN50 index have slipped under their 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend.

Phishing scams targeting crypto users have become more advanced, with attackers abusing Google's infrastructure to conduct highly convincing attacks. On April 16, Nick Johnson, the founder and lead developer of Ethereum Name Service (ENS), raised concerns over a fresh method cybercriminals use to compromise Gmail accounts and potentially target associated crypto wallets.

The Bybit cryptocurrency exchange has encountered a technical issue during its recent PAWS token airdrop. Consequently, some users received a disproportionately large amount of tokens.

Resolv Labs, the firm behind the $450 million decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Resolv, has closed a $10 million seed round to expand its crypto-native yield platform and USR stablecoin, the team told CoinDesk in an exclusive interview.

Analysts expect occasional market dips to occur until tariff tensions ease. Coin Bureau's founder said a slight bitcoin dip may be "healthy."

According to Reuters, this situation has led to increasing calls for clearer regulations. These regulations would address how authorities should handle confiscated Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

What's pushing Latin America to ditch banks and move to blockchain? It's not just tech hype—it's a necessity. Argentina's monthly spending limits and the rise of cross-border freelancing in Venezuela and El Salvador are forcing communities to find smarter, faster, decentralized options. Meanwhile, tokens with real-world impact are finally getting the recognition they deserve.

OKX , a crypto exchange based in Seychelles, has announced plans to bring its services back to the United States.

However, crypto prices may find a floor in mid-to-late Q2 — setting up a better Q3 — Head of Research David Duong said.

Stablecoins are a bigger threat to the EURO than U.S. tariffs, warns Italy's economy minister.

‘Grandma friendly' DeFAI could bring blockchain finance to the masses. In tech, new solutions can bring new problems.

As MiCA standardizes crypto regulation across the European Union, many firms are choosing to leave the bloc, merge, or shift operations to more favorable jurisdictions.

Young Platform introduces a new fiat account with an IBAN code and an associated Visa debit card, with which you can earn cashback up to 3.6%. This account will be alongside the “crypto” section of the app. Young Platform has announced the introduction of a new “fiat” currency payment account, associated with the traditional “crypto” section of its app.

Trump's crypto revolution is underway. From a Bitcoin Reserve to deregulation, we break down his top 10 blockchain promises—fulfilled, pending, and debated.

TL;DR Donald Trump is set to launch a new crypto-based video game with a Monopoly-inspired concept, where players can build digital properties and earn in-game currency. The development is led by Bill Zanker, a close associate of Trump and the architect behind his previous crypto ventures.

OKX has officially announced its launch in the United States, introducing a centralized cryptocurrency exchange and the OKX Wallet, with its regional headquarters established in San Jose, California. Roshan Robert has been appointed as the US CEO, emphasizing the company's commitment to enhancing access to digital assets in a secure and compliant manner.

Regional authorities in China are selling cryptocurrencies taken during legal cases to bring in extra money.

China's crypto liquidation highlights regulatory gaps, risking corruption and necessitating urgent reforms to align with national policies. The post China's local authorities liquidate seized crypto to support public finances amid economic slowdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A monthly market review by publicly traded US-based crypto exchange Coinbase shows that while the crypto market has contracted, it appears to be gearing up for a better quarter.According to Coinbase's April 15 monthly outlook for institutional investors, the altcoin market cap shrank by 41% from its December 2024 highs of $1.6 trillion to $950 billion by mid-April. BTC Tools data shows that this metric touched a low of $906.9 billion on April 9 and stood at $976.9 billion at the time of writing.

International crypto exchange OKX, originally established in China in 2013, announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its presence in the U.S. The company is setting up a new headquarters in San Jose, Calif.

OKX has announced its expansion into the U.S. market, launching a centralized trading platform and its OKX wallet.

The $PAWS project team has announced significant changes to its recent airdrop initiative, affecting participants who were previously excluded from the distribution list.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has completed a comprehensive review of Coinbase's financial disclosures. The regulator did not require the company to amend or restate the relevant documents.

Seized cryptocurrencies are becoming a growing source of revenue for local Chinese governments, despite the country's ban on crypto trading.

Crypto exchange OKX has officially relaunched its operations in the United States, introducing a centralized trading platform, a new Web3 wallet, and a fresh leadership team, according to an April 16 statement shared with CryptoSlate.

Layer 2 payments blockchain Fuse has announced a partnership with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) to develop and deploy a real-time threat prevention security layer for its blockchain.

The founder of a leading digital asset investment firm has raised significant concerns over the reliability of crypto token pricing, citing widespread manipulation between market makers and centralized exchanges (CEXs).

Yesterday morning, hackers broke into Government Minister Lucy Powell's X account to promote a crypto scam coin dubbed ‘House of Commons Coin' or $HCC. The fraudster(s) falsely claimed that it was an official House of Commons initiative, describing it as ‘a community-driven digital currency bringing people's power to the blockchain.