Blockchain-based US Treasuries are gaining serious momentum, edging closer to a new all-time high of $6 billion in value. These digital financial instruments mirror traditional government bonds but live on-chain, offering investors yield-bearing exposure with the added benefits of blockchain technology.

Brazil's federal court has sentenced three members of the collapsed crypto scheme Braiscompany to a combined 171 years in prison, marking one of the country's harshest penalties in a financial fraud case.

The mastermind has received 128 years for leading a pyramid structure that drew in 20,000 investors. The court ordered R$36 million to be seized, but victim recovery remains uncertain.

Richard Teng, Binance's chief executive, said that the company is involved in supporting and advertising ‘a number of governments' with crypto policy frameworks. Interestingly, Teng didn't disclose which governments Binance is working with.

A guest essay by former SEC enforcement official John Reed Stark and Duke University lecturer Lee Reiners suggests that the Securities and Exchange Commission's changing stance on digital assets could recreate conditions that preceded the 2008 financial crisis.

The Oregon Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Coinbase that echoes the SEC's lawsuit from 2023.

While countries like the U.S. and others in Asia are still thinking about the issuance of CBDC, Kyrgyzstan has taken a clear step forward. The country has approved a pilot project for its own digital money called the digital som.

eXch CEO Johann Roberts told Decrypt the decision was spurred by a "verified whistleblower from the DOJ" who provided "enough real data."

Bitwise summed up last quarter beautifully in one word: “Frustrating.”

Coinbase could be the biggest winner from the STABLE Act, suggests recent Nansen report

The deal brings tokenized real estate to seven U.S. states, offering new access to institutional-grade assets.

A key trading metric on Binance shows buyers gaining dominance, signaling growing bullish sentiment for Bitcoin. The Taker Buy/Sell Ratio highlights shifting market dynamics and potential triggers for the next price surge.

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has reported that eight crypto addresses linked to the Yemen-based Houthi group have moved over $900 million in cryptocurrencies to high-risk entities. According to the firm, the funds were likely spent on weapons and other military equipment.

Crypto exchange cuts hundreds of jobs to streamline operations and boost profitability ahead of public listing.

Ivan Soto-Wright urged Congress in an open letter to ensure fair competition between state and federal stablecoin issuers in upcoming legislation.

TL;DR Exclusive TGE Launch: Binance Wallet is hosting a special Token Generation Event for Lorenzo Protocol's BANK token on April 18, releasing 42,000,000 tokens with no vesting period—enabling immediate token claims.

Analysts say that an altcoin season is unlikely anytime soon, citing factors such as a lack of dovish Fed policy, macroeconomic uncertainty, and insufficient liquidity drivers.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismantling its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), marking a significant policy shift in its approach to regulating the cryptocurrency industry. This change comes as part of the Trump administration's broader push to recalibrate U.S.

A Brazilian court has sentenced three executives behind the collapsed crypto scheme Braiscompany to a combined 171 years in prison, concluding one of the country's largest crypto fraud cases to date.

Bleap has partnered with Mastercard to enhance stablecoin payments. It is launching a non-custodial debit card.

Paris Blockchain Week, Europe's premier blockchain and Web3 event, wrapped up its sixth edition at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, setting a new standard for industry gatherings. The event was a resounding success, drawing over 9,600 attendees from 95 countries, including an impressive 67% C-suite executives, demonstrating the strategic significance of blockchain across global business leadership.

Binance has announced the upcoming availability of Balance (EPT) for trading on its Alpha platform, set to begin on April 21, 2025, at noon UTC.

TL;DR Fewer but Deadlier: Despite a 66% drop in the number of rug pulls in 2025, losses have skyrocketed to nearly $6 billion from about $90 million last year.

Singapore's current tone of caution on crypto could limit its future competitiveness, Coinbase warned, urging a more ambitious national strategy. U.S.

TL;DR The non-KYC crypto exchange “eXch” announced it will shut down on May 1 after becoming the target of international investigations into alleged money laundering linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group. eXch claims its privacy-first mission is being misinterpreted and used as a weapon against decentralized projects.

The Brazilian justice system sentenced Joel Ferreira de Souza to 128 years, 5 months, and 28 days in prison. Souza was identified as the main operator of Braiscompany, a Brazilian crypto scheme that raised over $100 million from nearly 20,000 investors.

Coinbase has clarified that its blockchain network, Base, did not officially launch a token following significant backlash over a recently shared meme coin.

Following a $1.4 billion exploit earlier this year, crypto exchange Bybit is shutting down most of its Web3 services while eXch is ceasing operations entirely.

Investors typically look for early access through pre-sales before cryptocurrencies are about to soar. These pre-sale opportunities enable investors to get into promising platforms before they are widely known. Given the many choices available, it can be quite tricky to find the right project. The leading market crypto pre-sales now include several top ones.

Crypto rugpull losses have soared 6,500% in 2025 to nearly $6 billion, with fewer but far more devastating scams—driven largely by the Mantra Network incident—highlighting the growing sophistication and impact of crypto fraud. The post Rugpull Losses Soar 6,500% in 2025 as Crypto Scams Turn Deadlier, Nearly $6B Lost – DappRadar appeared first on Cryptonews.

Altcoins are poised for a Q2 2025 rebound amid stronger regulations, rising competition, and sustainable new protocols, says Swiss bank Sygnum.

Binance has continued to be the top crypto exchange in Q1 2025 and has recorded around $8.39 trillion in volumes traded despite the challenges.

The crypto market is under bears' dominance despite the super bullish performance in 2024. With Trump's tariff introduction, macroeconomic events, and various other factors, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and most other crypto coins are struggling, except AB, a less-renowned token.

Renowned basketball player Scottie Pippen has addressed his army of followers on the social network X, making an ultra-bullish crypto market prediction. He named the date when he believes “the biggest altcoin season” will start.

President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan has signed a constitutional law on Thursday amending the existing law on the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was approved by the parliament on March 20, 2025.

Vietnam's Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang met with Bybit CEO Ben Zhou on April 17 at the Ministry's headquarters to discuss potential cooperation in the digital asset space.

Cryptos are gaining legitimacy. Powell is betting on stablecoins and clear legislation, with appropriate regulations, even in the face of less optimistic economic forecasts for the United States.

The US DOJ is reassessing how digital asset fraud victims are repaid, noting that current regulations only return the asset's value at the time of loss.

To ensure the broader DeFi ecosystem thrives, the sector must focus on enhancing liquidity, stabilizing yields, and diversifying into new asset classes

The latest update from cryptocurrency exchange Binance has nabbed significant attention, offering investors a new opportunity to make returns despite the broader market uncertainty. The CEX behemoth revealed this Friday that it is opening trading for a new crypto, Balance (EPT), shortly ahead.

The platform introduces R2USD, a stablecoin backed by tokenized U.S. Treasuries, money market strategies, and rental income from real estate. It's a bold step in bridging the gap between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional yield-generating assets.

According to Russian authorities, the necessary steps for allocating budget funds using the digital ruble have already been completed, enabling the CBDC to be utilized for these disbursements. The Ministry of Finance has also prepared subsidies for an upcoming test.

Slovenia proposes 25% tax on crypto profits starting 2026, exempting crypto-to-crypto trades while aligning with EU standards to end tax-free gains.

A blazing Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 car races past hundreds of millions of viewers around the globe, with the Gate.io logo standing out prominently on its body. At the same time, in the digital realm, millions of Web3 users are embarking on their WCTC S7 journey, an exhilarating race in the world of global crypto trading.

Arizona's crypto reserve bill passes House committee, awaits final vote before reaching governor who has been vetoing legislation recently.

A closely followed crypto analyst believes one red-hot meme token operating on Solana (SOL) may continue soaring even higher. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 243,800 followers on the social media platform X that artificial intelligence (AI)-based Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) may increase by more than 47% from its current value.

EPT, the native token of Balance, an AI-powered Web3 gaming and social platform, is set to debut on Binance's Alpha and Futures platforms next week.

Yemeni citizens increasingly adopt DeFi platforms to access financial services as US sanctions against Houthis intensify, with crypto usage driven by necessity rather than speculation.