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UK Government Reveals Draft Crypto Laws in Effort to Drive Growth, Protect Investors
The United Kingdom has unveiled draft crypto laws that aim to give investors confidence while regulating more parts of the industry.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:
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Bitcoin Critic Mark Carney Wins Canadian Election, Beating Pierre Poilievre
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney, a Bitcoin critic, will continue to be Canada's Prime Minister after winning Monday's election.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin price always rallies at least 50% after these two patterns emerge
Key takeaways:Bitcoin tends to rally significantly when low leverage meets stronger-than-expected retail sales and hawkish Federal Reserve signals.In three separate 7-week periods, Bitcoin rose 50% to 84%.Upcoming speeches from Fed Chair Jerome Powell could benefit Bitcoin price.Bitcoin (BTC) price rallies are frequently linked to investors’ inflation concerns or data that surpasses expectations for economic growth,...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:SoFi Plans Major Push Into Crypto Amid New Regulatory Environment
There's been a “fundamental shift” in the crypto landscape in the U.S., CEO Anthony Noto said on Wednesday.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:European Neobank Bunq Taps Kraken for Crypto Service
Bunq says it serves 17 million customers across Europe.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Tornado Cash Can’t Be Sanctioned Again, Texas Judge Rules
In December, a U.S. appeals court ruled that the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) exceeded its statutory authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump-backed stablecoin USD1 hits over $1 billion market cap on BNB
World Liberty Financial’s (WLFI) USD1 stablecoin has officially surpassed $1 billion in market capitalization on BNB Chain following a series of high-volume mints executed within a single hour. The surge solidifies USD1’s standing as one of the fastest-growing decentralized stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem and marks a major milestone for the Trump family-backed protocol. On-chain […] The post Trump-backed stablecoin...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Nasdaq files to list 21Shares Dogecoin ETF, signaling mainstream crypto acceptance
Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to support the listing of a new 21Shares Spot Dogecoin (DOGE) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to an April 29 filing. The proposed fund would offer investors passive exposure to Dogecoin’s price without engaging in speculative trading activities like leverage, derivatives, or […] The post Nasdaq files to list 21Shares Dogecoin ETF,...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Samourai Wallet Prosecutors Are Considering Dropping Charges Under New DOJ Crypto Enforcement Priorities: Filing
The co-founders are each facing up to 25 years in prison for alleged money laundering and unlicensed money transmitting.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Will Arizona Become the First State to Join Feds in Planning a Bitcoin Reserve?
A new approval from Arizona lawmakers to form a digital assets stockpile must still survive a veto potential from the Democratic governor.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Nasdaq Files for Rule Change to List 21Shares Dogecoin ETF
Bitwise and Grayscale have also applied for ETFs tracking Dogecoin.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Coinbase’s Base Network Achieves ‘Stage 1’ Status, Reducing Centralization Risk
The move means that Base will now have a security council which will help approve certain network upgrades if needed.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:DeFi Suite Common is Making Privacy Accessible
Common and Aleph Zero co-founder Adam Gągol joined Decrypt to talk about how the DeFi suite is making accessible privacy a seamless default, and why it's crucial for the mainstream adoption of crypto.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:UK gov't proposes crypto rules in response to scams
The United Kingdom’s Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, have proposed new crypto rules aimed at “support[ing] innovation while cracking down on fraudsters.”In an April 29 notice, the UK government announced draft rules for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), that would bring “crypto exchanges, dealers and agents” in line with regulations, as many residents were “exposed to...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:AI has a trust problem — Decentralized privacy-preserving tech can fix it
Opinion by: Felix Xu, co-founder of ARPA Network and Bella ProtocolAI has been a dominant narrative since 2024, but users and companies still cannot completely trust it. Whether it’s finances, personal data or healthcare decisions, hesitation around AI’s reliability and integrity remains high.This growing AI trust deficit is now one of the most significant barriers to widespread adoption. Decentralized,...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Circle secures USDC regulatory nod in Abu Dhabi, enters tech ecosystem
Circle, the issuer of the USDCstablecoin, has secured initial approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi. The approval, announced on April 29, allows Circle to move closer to receiving a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) to operate within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This progress comes just months after Circle’s […] The post Circle secures USDC regulatory nod in Abu...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:$649B stablecoin transfers linked to illicit activity in 2024: Report
Cryptocurrency compliance firm Bitrace found that $649 billion worth of stablecoins flowed through addresses classified as high-risk in 2024, according to an April 29 report.Bitrace defines high-risk blockchain addresses as those used by illegal entities to receive, transfer or store stablecoins.Crypto compliance firms typically score crypto wallet addresses based on their likelihood of involvement in illicit...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:UK Government Targets Exchanges and Stablecoins With New Draft Crypto Rules
The statutory instruments will see the creation of new regulated activities such as operating a cryptoasset trading exchange and stablecoin issuance.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:BlackRock’s IBIT holds over 3% of Bitcoin supply following record $970 million inflow
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the largest spot BTC exchange-traded fund by net assets, recorded a positive inflow of $970 million on April 28. This marks its second-largest single-day inflow since launching in January 2024. The strong inflow pushed IBIT’s assets under management to over $56 billion. According to SoSoValue data, the fund controls over […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT holds over 3% of Bitcoin...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin ETFs Outstrip Gold as Investors Turn to ‘Better Hedge’ Against US Assets
The gap between Bitcoin ETF and gold ETF flows has reached $4 billion, the largest it's been since the the U.S. presidential election in November.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:How $330M BTC Hacker May Have Doubled Down on Monero Derivatives
Monero rose by 45% after a flurry of spot buys, but open interest increased by 107%.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Ethereum price has several reasons to break $2,000 next
Key takeaways:Strong Ethereum ETF inflows signal high institutional demand.Ethereum’s $51.8B TVL and 30% DEX weekly volume rise show robust network strength.A bull flag pattern on the ETH’s four-hour chart targets $2,100.Ether’s (ETH) price rose to a new range high at $1,860 on April 28, its highest value since April 2.Several analysts argue that the ETH price needs to hold above $1,800 to increase the chances of...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Miden Spins Out From Polygon Labs, Raises $25M to Launch Own Chain
Miden has raised millions to spin out from Polygon Labs, expand its team, and launch a blockchain protocol focused private transactions.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Likely $150M TRUMP insider wallet moves $20M tokens to exchanges as price dips
A wallet reportedly linked to the official Donald Trump memecoin project has transferred nearly $20 million worth of TRUMP tokens to centralized exchanges. On April 29, on-chain analyst EmberCN reported that the team’s wallet transferred 1.346 million TRUMP tokens, valued at $19.53 million, to three major exchanges. Data from Arkham Intelligence, cited by EmberCN, revealed […] The post Likely $150M TRUMP insider wallet...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:A Vanishing $212M Bitcoin Order Caused Chaos for Traders. Is Spoofing Back in Crypto?
Despite increased scrutiny, spoofing remains a challenge in crypto, highlighting the need for better surveillance and stricter regulations.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Beijing to invest in blockchain, integrate into infrastructure
The Beijing city administration has announced a plan for local blockchain development and implementation over the next two years.According to an April 29 announcement, the plan was jointly developed by the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission, the Zhongguancun Administrative Committee, the Cyberspace Administration Office, the Bureau of Government Services and Data, the Bureau of Economy and Information...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:BONK Bets Gain Favor as New Token Issuance Platform Nets $800K in 3 Days
“I expect the platform's success to surprise many,” well-followed X user @theunipcs “Bonk Guy” told CoinDesk in a Telegram message.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Polygon Spin-Off Miden Secures $25M to Bring Speed, Privacy to Institutional Giants
The funding round was led by a16z crypto, 1kx and Hack VC.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:A16z leads $25M funding for Miden blockchain project
A16z Crypto led a $25 million investment round into Miden, an independent blockchain project spun out of Polygon Labs.Miden closed its $25 million seed rounds led by a16z Crypto, 1kx, and Hack VC, with participation from Finality Capital Partners, Symbolic Capital, P2 Ventures, Delta Fund, MH Ventures, as well as from angel investors, including MakerDAO’s Rune Christensen and EigenLayer’s Sreeram Kannan.Miden is a...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump’s first 100 days ‘worst in history’ despite crypto promises
The first 100 days of the administration of US President Donald Trump have deeply impacted the crypto industry, starting with his own memecoin and culminating in a Bitcoin reserve and a spate of blockchain policymaking.Trump’s trade war with the entire world has had the largest short-term impact on crypto markets, as crypto prices have wavered amid macroeconomic worry and uncertainty. Higher prices on electronics mean...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:$2B Bitcoin-Staking Protocol Solv Unveils First Shariah-Compliant BTC Yield Offering in the Middle East
The product allows BTC holders to earn yields while adhering to Islamic finance principles, expanding opportunities for investors in the Middle East.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Circle gets Abu Dhabi regulatory nod to expand in Middle East
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the company announced on April 29.The approval moves Circle closer to obtaining a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) license, allowing it to operate as a regulated money services provider in the United Arab Emirates, the firm said in an official...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin miner Phoenix Group adds 52 MW of mining capacity in Ethiopia
Bitcoin mining firm Phoenix Group announced the addition of 52 megawatts (MW) worth of mining capacity to its capabilities in Ethiopia.According to an April 29 announcement, with this latest addition, Phoenix’s Bitcoin mining capacity in Ethiopia reaches 132 MW. The firm’s global capacity now reportedly exceeds 500 MW.Phoenix’s co-founder and CEO, Munaf Ali, said the firm’s strategy relies on “securing prime locations...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Your digital identity got stolen — Now what?
What is digital identity? Your digital identity is the fingerprint you leave across the internet, a living map of who you are.Your digital identity is more than just your name or email; it stretches from your social media profiles and crypto wallet addresses to your device fingerprints and even the rhythms of your daily browsing habits. In the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency, where identity and financial access...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Court Bars OFAC From Reinstating Tornado Cash Sanctions
The Treasury can't just quietly delist Tornado Cash and sanction it later on when the smoke clears, a Texas judge ruled.
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