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Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (GME) has finished a convertible debt offering that raised $1.5 billion, with some proceeds earmarked for buying Bitcoin.The offering was initially set to raise at least $1.3 billion, but purchasers opted for an additional $200 million aggregate principal amount of notes, GameStop said in an April 1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. "The company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin in a manner consistent with the Company's Investment Policy," GameStop added.

Sony's Singapore online store now accepts USDC payments via Crypto.com Pay, offering shoppers a new crypto checkout option. The post Sony Singapore Integrates USDC Payments Through Crypto.com appeared first on Cryptonews.

April 2, 2025 05:08:23 UTC What is Liberation Day 2025 ? Starting April 2, US President Donald Trump will introduce new tariffs, calling it “Liberation Day” for America. These tariffs are aimed at countries that charge high duties on American products or have strict trade rules that the US sees as unfair.

Galaxy Digital, founded by Michael Novogratz, has agreed to pay $200 million in penalties to resolve allegations that it violated New York laws by promoting the cryptocurrency LUNA without disclosing its financial interests.

Crypto firms Circle and Trump-backed American Bitcoin Corp. are both preparing to enter public markets, signaling a growing push by major digital asset companies.

Cardano's founder, Charles Hoskinson, recently criticized memecoins as nothing more than a fad, comparing them to fleeting celebrity fame.

Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the world's second-largest stablecoin, USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC), filed a prospectus for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday. What Happened: The company plans to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRCL," according to an S-1 registration statement, a prerequisite for firms to go public.

Two Republicans who received a combined $1.5 million from the crypto-backed political action committee (PAC) Fairshake will enter the US House after winning special elections in Florida.Republican Jimmy Patronis won the vacant seat in Florida's 1st Congressional District to replace Matt Gaetz, taking 57% of the vote to defeat Democrat Gay Valimont, according to AP News data. Randy Fine also took Florida's 6th Congressional District with 56.7% of the vote to beat his Democratic rival, public school teacher Josh Weil, and fill a seat left vacant by Mike Waltz, who took a job as White House national security adviser.

BNB price is recovering from the $588 support zone. The price is now correcting gains and might struggle to stay above the $600 support.

In 2025, declaring your cryptocurrencies has never been so strategic. With the entry into force of the European MiCA regulation and the tightening of tax controls, holders of Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital assets must be extra vigilant.

The long and tense legal fight between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally over. Last week, the SEC officially dropped its appeal, and Ripple has agreed to pay a $50 million fine while also dropping its own cross-appeal.

Asset manager VanEck has registered for a proposed BNB exchange-traded fund (ETF), the latest among the list of its new crypto ETF filings. As a result, the trading volume for BNB Coin has shot up by 42% to more than $2.12 billion, as analysts are now closely watching for a BNB price rally to all-time

Is Solana's cooling-off just a phase, or will it crush bullish Q2 hopes?

After experiencing a bearish trend earlier in the week, Bitcoin (BTC) seems to have regained upward momentum. The asset started the day with a 2.1% rise.

Dogecoin is showing early signs of life after a weeklong downtrend, as new technical signals on the 4-hour Heikin Ashi chart suggest the meme coin may be pivoting toward recovery.

Kristin Smith will step down as CEO of the Blockchain Association in May to take over as President of the Solana Policy Institute. The post Longtime Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith Steps Down to Join Solana-Backed Policy Group appeared first on Cryptonews.

USDC payments are now live on Sony's Singapore store, with the company hinting at the addition of other cryptos in the future.

The Japanese firm purchased another 160 BTC for $13.3 million on Wednesday — just a day after snapping up 696 BTC.

BlackRock has received approval from the UK's top financial markets regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, to operate as a crypto asset firm. According to an Apr.

XRP price started a fresh decline from the $2.20 zone. The price is now consolidating and might face hurdles near the $2.120 level.

Metaplanet announced Wednesday that it has added 160 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury for about $13.2 million, raising its total holdings to 4,206 BTC as part of its ongoing accumulation strategy. The post Metaplanet Adds Another 160 BTC to Treasury, Pushing Holdings to 4,206 BTC appeared first on Cryptonews.

Cryptocurrency prices have slumped this year leading to a $1 trillion wipeout of their market value. Bitcoin has crashed from the year-to-date high of $109,300 to $85,000, while the market cap of all coins has slumped from over $3.8 trillion to $2.7 trillion today.

The listing on Kraken enhances JST's market reach, bolstering TRON's DeFi ecosystem and signaling increased confidence in decentralized finance. The post JUST (JST) available on Kraken with $90,000 Reef Program airdrop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

South Korean police are hunting for three foreign nationals accused of fleeing the country after stealing 240 million won ($163,000) in cash as part of an OTC USDT trade. The post South Korean Police Launch International Manhunt for ‘OTC USDT Thieves' appeared first on Cryptonews.