Vitalik Buterin Suggests Replacing Ethereum's EVM with RISC-V
Vitalik's RISC-V proposal could speed up ZK-proof generation by 100 times, without disrupting current smart contracts.
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Vitalik's RISC-V proposal could speed up ZK-proof generation by 100 times, without disrupting current smart contracts.
The cryptocurrency community is buzzing with excitement amid speculation about the nascent asset class decoupling from the U.S. stock market.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly being compared to gold as investors examine macroeconomic dynamics and shifting global monetary sentiment. What Happened: Prominent trader Unipcs on Monday pointed out that gold recently hit a market capitalization of $22.785 trillion, up $7 trillion in just 10 months.
The four marquee U.S. equity gauges opened the week in steep retreat, moving in lockstep toward lower ground. This collective slide reflects investors' unresolved anxiety over President Trump's evolving trade agenda. Equities Rout to Bullion Rush: Why Investors Are Ditching Stocks for Digital and Real Gold The exodus from U.S.
Bitcoin has been see-sawing between $75,000 and $87,000 over the past few months as tensions between the U.S. and other nations, as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies, have caused anxiety among investors and traders.
Russia's internet watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has blocked the website of the leading exchange data aggregator in the Russian crypto assets market, BestChange. The restrictive measures have affected several of its domains; the platform announced while assuring users its team is working to quickly restore access to its services.
Ethereum slipped back below the $1,600 mark today after briefly peaking at $1,653 earlier in the day.
Some of the tokens that will be moved to Spot Account include ONDO, VIRTUAL, BROCCOLI, MUBARAK, and more.
As the stock market extends its losses, Bitcoin (BTC) has reclaimed the $88,000 level while gold has reached yet another all-time high. At time of writing, BTC is trading at $88,193, up 5% in the last seven days, prompting some analysts to point out a potential decoupling from traditional markets.
As the crypto market undergoes a phase of consolidation, major bitcoin holders – commonly referred to as "whales" – are significantly strengthening their positions, constituting one of the many bullish signals emerging at the end of April 2025.
Bitcoin topped $88,000 at one point Monday, its highest point since late March, before losing some ground.
Following a notable rebound, Bitcoin has surged toward the crucial 200-day MA of $88K. This price region is significantly important, as if the asset successfully reclaims it, it can exhibit a surge toward the ATH of $109K.
TL;DR Mantra will burn 150 million OM tokens belonging to its founder on April 29, aiming to reduce supply and adjust staking rewards. The project is in talks with other ecosystem members to burn an additional 150 million tokens, though there's no confirmed date for this second phase yet.
Bitcoin is rebounding after tariff chaos, and public companies like Metaplanet are conducting major acquisitions. The firm bought $28.2 million worth of the asset, nearly a $2 million increase from last week.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) briefly tapped $88,000 in Monday trading, eliciting bullish calls from traders that cite a strong high-timeframe structure and improving macro backdrop. What Happened: Crypto trader Astronomer flagged the move as significant, calling $88,000 a key target from his original bottom thesis.
Circle, the firm behind the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, is set to launch a new payments and cross border remittance network Tuesday to rival Mastercard and Visa. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing 72 crypto-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings, according to data shared by Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas on April 21.
MANTRA also said it is in talks with ecosystem partners to burn an additional 150 million tokens, bringing the total burn to 16.5% of OM's supply.
Crypto pundit Master Kenobi has remarked that the Dogecoin price is giving 2017 vibes. This presents a bullish outlook for DOGE, given the foremost meme coin's price action in the 2017 bull cycle.
Circle and bitgo have moved to secure U.S. banking charters, joining peers eyeing trust or industrial bank licenses as Congress has introduced stablecoin legislation. The filings have marked a pivot from crypto's margins toward long‑term viability inside regulated finance. The post WSJ: Circle, BitGo Pursue Elusive U.S. Bank Charters—Only Anchorage Holds One appeared first on Cryptonews.
MANTRA CEO, JP Mullin, is burning 150 million OM tokens from his own allocation and engaging other ecosystem partners to burn an additional 150 million tokens. This 300 million OM token burn aims to restore investor trust in the project and stabilize the altcoin's price dynamics.
Ethereum and XRP are showing signs of renewed strength. Ethereum has triggered a bullish triangle breakout, with analysts now watching for a push toward the $2,000 mark. Meanwhile, XRP is hovering near key support levels that could define its next pivot.
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Upexi, a brand owner that specializes in supply chain management, is diversifying into the cryptocurrency sector. On April 21, the company announced a $100 million raise, with over 90% earmarked for building a Solana (SOL) treasury strategy.After the announcement, shares of Upexi have skyrocketed from a $2.30 close on April 17 to $16.79 at this writing, marking a 632% jump for the day.
