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Blockchain platform Noble announced plans to launch AppLayer, an Ethereum-compatible rollup aimed at enabling developers to build real-world asset (RWA) applications and infrastructure. Set to go live in Q3 2025, AppLayer is designed to support scalable, data-intensive applications optimized for stablecoins and other tokenized assets.

Global crypto exchange OKX is entering the U.S. market, establishing a new regional headquarters in San Jose, California. The Seychelles-based platform will now offer its trading services and OKX Wallet to U.S. crypto traders, signaling a strategic expansion aligned with the evolving regulatory landscape.

Equity and crypto markets turned bearish late Wednesday after Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares plunged 8% to $89.10 in after-hours trading. The selloff followed the companys disclosure of a $5.5 billion charge due to U.S. President Donald Trumps ban on exporting Nvidias H20 AI chip to China.

This article analyzes the shifting correlation between Bitcoin and gold, highlighting how rising global liquidity, trade tensions, and technical chart patterns signal potential bullish momentum for both assets.

Auradine, a U.S.-based firm in energy-efficient blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, has raised $153 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate its growth and innovation.

A new report by Reuters suggests that China may be looking to liquidate large stashes of confiscated Bitcoin, potentially exerting downward pressure on BTC's price. Sources cited by Reuters indicate that local Chinese governments have been engaging private companies to convert seized Bitcoin into cash, in an effort to bolster public finances under strain from a slowing economy.

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.150 zone. The price is now consolidating above $2.00 and facing hurdles near the $2.120 zone.

A viral experiment by Coinbase's Layer 2 network, Base, turned into a cautionary tale after an unofficial meme coin, minted via Zora, soared to a $13 million valuation—only to collapse by 92% within hours.

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz says market turmoil is scaring off new crypto buyers, leaving Bitcoin struggling to attract fresh investment. The post Market Turmoil and Tariff Pressures are Keeping New Crypto Buyers Away, Novogratz Says appeared first on Cryptonews.

Top crypto prices remained under pressure this week as market participants focused on the ongoing trade war between the US and other countries. Bitcoin was stuck around $84,000, while the crypto fear and greed index moved to the fear zone of 25.

Despite recent major developments in the crypto industry, the market has just posted its weakest Q1 performance in years — but a crypto analyst is pointing to several catalysts that could make Q2 more promising.“Frustrating.

Ethereum (ETH) continues to move sideways in the $1,600 area, as trader monitor trade war headlines and commentary from Fed policymakers, and wonder whether the crypto might soon recover from its brutal sell off. The post Can Ethereum Bounce Back from Brutal Sell-Off? Here's What the Charts Say appeared first on Cryptonews.

Blockchain tools are comparable to wildfire – fast-moving and capable of consuming anything that lies in their path. It has undeniable advantages – clear and permanent registers, extremely secure systems and the opportunity to eliminate intermediaries. But powerful as it is, it must be contained.

According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post, while Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a steady rise in price from November 2024 to February 2025, sentiment in the cryptocurrency's futures market has not shown a corresponding uptick. Bitcoin Futures Sentiment Index Signals Caution Bitcoin's price surged from approximately $74,000 in November 2024 to a peak of $101,000 by early February 2025.

The Cardano Foundation has formally announced a new partnership with the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), a top-ranked Brazilian university renowned for its contributions to research and development. The collaboration, revealed on April 15, will concentrate on the advancement and practical application of blockchain technology, specifically within the energy sector in Brazil.

Bitwise supercharges its European expansion by listing four top-tier crypto ETPs on the London Stock Exchange, unlocking elite access for UK investors.

Over the past 30 days, crypto market participants have bridged more than $120 million in liquidity to Solana (SOL) from other blockchains, signaling renewed confidence in the network. Traders transferred the highest amount from Ethereum (ETH) at $41.5 million, followed by a $37.3 million influx from Arbitrum, according to data from Debridge.

Ethereum has slipped below the $1,600 mark, but on-chain and technical signals hint that the market may be entering a key accumulation phase. According to an Apr.

Michael Novogratz's Galaxy Ventures Fund I LP is expected to raise around $175 million to $180 million by the end of June to build a portfolio of 30 crypto and blockchain startups. According to an April 17 Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter, the fund — which has had a focus on payments and stablecoins — has surpassed its goal of raising $150 million.

Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $1,650 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might decline further below the $1,550 support zone.

The founder and lead developer of Ethereum Name Service has warned his X followers of an “extremely sophisticated” phishing attack that can impersonate Google and trick users into giving out login credentials. The phishing attack exploits Google's infrastructure to send a fake alert to users informing them that their Google data is being shared with law enforcement due to a subpoena, ENS' Nick Johnson said in an April 16 post to X.

Crypto exchange Coinbase has distanced its blockchain network Base from a memecoin it shared that saw massive backlash after the token rapidly gained, then dropped in value by millions of dollars.Base posted to X on April 16 with an image promoting the network with its marketing tagline, “Base is for everyone,” it also shared a link to a token of the same name on Zora, a social network where users can make posts into tokens for others to speculate on. In just over an hour after it was created, the Base is for everyone token hit a peak market capitalization of $17.1 million — then dropped by nearly 90% over the next 20 minutes to a market value of $1.9 million, DEX Screener data shows.

PEPE sees renewed demand as technical and on-chain signals hint at a possible breakout.

While the XRP lawsuit is reaching its closing stages, there are a few loose ends that parties are racing to tie up. Digital assets lawyer James Farrell notes that Ripple Labs will pursue an indicative ruling to ease its future IPO proceedings.