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Bitcoin (BTC) price has managed to stay above the $80,000 level as volatility wrecked US stock markets on April 3 and April 4. The failure of the bears to capitalize on the opportunity shows a lack of selling at lower levels.Risky assets were rattled after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries on April 2.
The total amount of blocked funds across the entire decentralized financial ecosystem has collapsed by more than 30% from December's local high.
Grayscale has taken the next step in its efforts to launch a spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). On April 4, the digital asset manager filed a Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aiming to convert its existing Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) into a publicly traded ETF.
TL;DR PayPal will add support for Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK), allowing U.S. users to buy, sell, and transfer them. The company aims to offer more crypto options in a trusted environment, without relying on external platforms.
Technical issues on Holesky and Sepolia testnets forced developers to postpone Pectra, but successful Hoodi tests cleared the path forward.
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is up 6% on Friday, and technical indicators currently present a mix of signals, with several potential bullish breakout scenarios. What Happened: In a Chart Action video podcast, a technical analyst identified a distinct falling channel pattern following Dogecoin's breakout from a previous falling wedge.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin (BTC) may remain in an uptrend if it can hold one key level amid the massive selloff roiling the markets.
ETH dips and whale inflows: Is Ethereum preparing for a Q2 reversal?
A group of investors with cryptocurrency custody and trading firm Bakkt Holdings filed a class-action lawsuit alleging false or misleading statements and a failure to disclose certain information.Lead plaintiff Guy Serge A. Franklin called for a jury trial as part of a complaint against Bakkt, senior adviser and former CEO Gavin Michael, CEO and president Andrew Main, and interim chief financial officer Karen Alexander, according to an April 2 filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
AI crypto technologies like ChatGPT and ChainGPT are transforming blockchain development workflows, but experts say these tools are more likely to enhance productivity than to replace human crypto developers. The post AI Won't Replace Crypto Developers Anytime Soon Says Industry Experts appeared first on Cryptonews.
The market doesn't like Donald Trump's plan to tariff the planet. Here's why it may be good for Bitcoin.
TL;DR Grayscale submitted an S-1 form to the SEC to convert its Solana Trust into an ETF that would trade on NYSE Arca without including staking rewards. The fund would hold SOL tokens, track the CoinDesk SLX index, and designate Coinbase as custodian, with BNY Mellon as administrator and transfer agent.
Bitcoin ETFs erased the prior day's gains, posting a $100 million outflow, led by major exits from Grayscale and Bitwise. Ether ETFs also remained under pressure, logging a $4 million outflow, with Bitwise's ETHW the sole contributor.
Blockchain startup Codex has raised $15.8 million to build a layer-2 network specifically for stablecoins, signaling that more builders are rushing to capitalize on the growing industry and regulatory alignment around fiat-backed stable assets. The seed round was led by Dragonfly Capital, with additional participation from Coinbase, Circle, Cumberland Labs, Wintermute Ventures and others, Codex told Fortune.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has reportedly delayed its plans to go public. This is due to the growing financial market instability triggered by Trump's sweeping import tariffs and China's earlier retaliation.
Sei token continued its downward trend and is nearing its all-time low even as its ecosystem growth accelerated. Sei (SEI), a fast-growing layer-1 network, has extended its downward trend, nearing its all-time low even as ecosystem activity accelerates.
Grayscale Investments has officially taken another step toward expanding its cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) offerings. The post Grayscale Files New S-1 Form for Solana ETF With SEC appeared first on Cryptonews.
Stablecoin firm Circle, the issuer of the USDC (USDC) dollar-pegged token, is reportedly mulling a delay of its initial public offering (IPO) plans amid the macroeconomic uncertainty created by the Trump administration's trade policies. According to The Wall Street Journal, “Circle had been nearing its next steps in going public, but is now watching anxiously before deciding what to do,” and joins a growing list of companies considering IPO delays, including fintech company Klarna and ticketing firm StubHub.
Stablecoin firm Circle, the issuer of the USDC (USDC) dollar-pegged token, might delay its planned initial public offering (IPO) amid macroeconomic uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's trade policies, the The Wall Street Journal reported.Circle registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 1 to take the company public. It is now “waiting anxiously” before taking further steps, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Friday that stablecoins are a good thing for the nation's payment system, but he doubts the financial system can support a large number of these assets.
TL;DR While major stock indexes are posting losses above 3%, the crypto market is showing moderate and sustained gains. Gold, oil, and Treasury bonds are losing strength as safe havens amid uncertainty, while digital assets are quickly attracting capital.
Despite the bearish market sentiment, crypto whales are showing strong interest in Ethereum (ETH). Data from the blockchain-based transaction tracker Lookonchain reveals that ETH whales are on a buying spree.
The anticipated Pectra upgrade mainnet has been officially scheduled to launch on May 7, 2025. This milestone event marks a major step forward for the Pectra ecosystem, promising to bring about substantial improvements, enhancements, and innovations to its infrastructure The post Ethereum Developers to Launch Pectra Upgrade Mainnet on May 7 appeared first on Cryptonews.
The crypto market is reacting to Trump's trade war, with funding rates falling below 0.005%. As fears of global economic disruption rise, investors show extreme caution, sending volatility indicators flashing red.
