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Coinbase-Backed Zora to Airdrop Token After a Week of Contentious Promotions

“Good marketing,” a prominent crypto trader posted on X.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Michael Saylor’s Strategy bagged 6,556 Bitcoin for $555.8M last week

Michael Saylor’s Strategy, one of the world’s largest publicly listed corporate Bitcoin holders, added another major purchase to its growing portfolio as the cryptocurrency trades near $85,000.Strategy acquired 6,556 Bitcoin for $555.8 million from April 14–20, at an average price of $84,785 per coin, the firm announced in its latest Form 8-K filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.The latest...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Strategy Buys $555M of Bitcoin, Increases Total Stash to 538,200 BTC

The company has spent $36.47 billion on bitcoin to date and remains the largest corporate holder of BTC.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Pavel Durov says Telegram would exit markets before betraying users

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov expressed concerns over a growing threat to private messaging in France and other European Union countries, warning that Telegram would rather exit certain markets than implement encryption backdoors that undermine user privacy.In an April 21 post to his “Du Rove’s channel” on Telegram, heposteda message about the EU’s increasing efforts to weaken messaging encryption by adding backdoors, a...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Crypto casino revenue hit $81B in 2024 despite global restrictions

Crypto casinos generated more than $81 billion in revenue in 2024, even as regulators in key jurisdictions continued to block access to the platforms, according to a new report.Citing data from the anti-online-crime platform Yield Sec, the Financial Times reported that wagers paid in crypto in 2024 generated $81.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR). This metric refers to the difference between bets taken and...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bitcoin rally above $100K may follow US Treasury buybacks — Arthur Hayes

Investors seeking Bitcoin exposure may be running out of time to purchase below a six-figure price, as US Treasury buybacks may signal the next leg up for the world’s first cryptocurrency.This might be the “last chance” to buy Bitcoin (BTC) below the $100,000 mark, according to Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and chief investment officer of Maelstrom.“Seriously fam, this might be the last chance you have to buy $BTC...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bybit CEO: Two-Thirds of Funds From $1.4B Lazarus Group Hack Still Traceable

With 28% of the hacked funds having “gone dark,” the exchange has called for more help decoding mixer transactions.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

XRP price eyes 70% rally ahead of CFTC-regulated futures launch on Coinbase

XRP (XRP) has dropped nearly 40% since hitting its multi-year high of $3.40 three months ago. Still, its ability to hold above key technical support levels, combined with a potentially market-shifting derivatives listing, has prompted some analysts to maintain a bullish outlook for the months ahead.XRP/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingViewCoinbase XRP futures may launch on April 21From a fundamental perspective,...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Ethereum Foundation shifts focus to user experience, layer-1 scaling

The Ethereum Foundation, the nonprofit organization developing the Ethereum ecosystem, is shifting its focus to user experience and layer-1 scaling challenges following its March leadership reshuffle.On April 21, the Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak shared an X post detailing how the organization has changed since its change in leadership structure. Stańczak said the change aims to give...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

US dollar goes 'no-bid' — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin (BTC) is eyeing new April highs as macro instability suddenly delivers a tailwind for BTC price performance.Bitcoin is on the way up, nearing $88,000, but few market participants are willing to trust the strength of snap price moves.A new macro week dawns in the shadow of the US trade war, with Federal Reserve speakers lining up to take to the stage.Gold is shattering all-time highs again, but this time Bitcoin...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Crypto adoption will be driven by high-growth markets, with or without the US

Opinion by: Dominic Schwenter, chief operating officer of LiskThe US is in the middle of a crypto boom. Exchange-traded fund approvals have opened the door to institutional adoption, liquidity is increasing, and regulatory clarity is beginning to take shape under a more crypto-aligned administration. Filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission referencing blockchain hit an all-time high in February 2025,...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Crypto vs. traditional stocks and bonds: What’s the difference?

Crypto, stocks and bonds: Are they the same? When you dive into investing, you’ll find three frequently utilized investment options: Crypto is the risky thrill-seeker’s choice, stocks offer a middle ground with growth potential, and bonds are for those who prefer a steadier, more predictable path.While both stocks and crypto offer growth potential, regulation makes stock market investments more structured and...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bitcoin's Breakout Signals BTC Potentially Rallying to $90K-$92K: Technical Analysis

The cryptocurrency is likely targeting the $90K-$92K range, which previously served as a strong support zone.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Stablecoin Giant Circle Is Launching a New Payments and Remittance Network

Circle is unveiling a new payments and cross border remittance product on Tuesday, from the firm’s One World Trade Center headquarters, according to an invite to the launch event.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

BNB, SOL, XRP Spike Higher as Bitcoin 'Digital Gold' Narrative Makes a Comeback

Some traders are revisiting the cryptocurrency as a potential safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainty.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Metaplanet Buys Another 330 BTC as BTC Moves Above $87K

The purchase has brought Metaplanet’s total holdings to over 4,855 BTC.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Over $380M Worth of Crypto Stolen During Bybit's $1.4B Hack Has Gone Dark

The untraceable funds primarily flowed into mixers then through bridges to P2P and OTC platforms, Zhou said.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoin Pushes Past $87K, Dollar Crashes as Trump Looks to Terminate Fed’s Powell

Perceived threat to Fed's independence saw traders sell dollar, pushing BTC and gold higher.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Over 13K institutions exposed to Strategy as Saylor hints at BTC buy

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase by Strategy and said that more than 13,000 institutions now have direct exposure to the company.The company's most recent acquisition of 3,459 BTC, valued at over $285 million at the time of purchase, on April 14, brought Strategy's total holdings to 531,644 BTC, valued at over $44.9 billion.Saylor followed up on the BTC chart, which he...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

The trouble with generative AI ‘Agents’

The following is a guest post and opinion from John deVadoss, Co-Founder of the InterWork Alliancez. Crypto projects tend to chase the buzzword du jour; however, their urgency in attempting to integrate Generative AI ‘Agents’ poses a systemic risk. Most crypto developers have not had the benefit of working in the trenches coaxing and cajoling […] The post The trouble with generative AI ‘Agents’ appeared first on...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Bitcoin prepares for launch from $85K, BNB, HYPE, TAO and RNDR could follow

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen roughly 1% for the week, indicating a balance between supply and demand. Analysts expect a quiet easter weekend but are divided about the next directional move in Bitcoin.Network economist Timothy Peterson said that the US High Yield Index Effective Yield has gained over 8%. There have been 38 such instances since 2010, and Bitcoin has risen 71% of the time three months later. Bitcoin recorded a...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bankless’ founder on turning the ‘gargantuan ship of Ethereum’ around

Ethereum, the world’s second-largest crypto by market cap, is at a crossroads. Once celebrated for its visionary approach, relentless focus on long-term research, and bleeding-edge innovation, Ethereum faces mounting competitive pressures and internal woes. With Bitcoin dominance over 60% and ETH price almost 70% off its all-time-high of three years ago, the Ethereum ship appears […] The post Bankless’ founder on...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Bitget detects irregularity in VOXEL-USDT futures, rolls back accounts

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget discovered "abnormal trading activity" on the VOXEL/USDT perpetual futures contract on April 20, between 8:00 to 8:30 UTC, and paused accounts that the exchange suspected of market manipulation.According to an April 20 announcement from the exchange, Bitget will roll back the accounts suspected of market manipulation within 24 hours, clawing back gains made from the trades.Bitget CEO...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Kling 2.0 Review: State of the Art AI Video Quality

The latest version of the Kling AI video generator has plenty of improvements in motion, camera control, and coherence.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

This Week in Crypto Games: Solana Game Pass, 'Ponzi' Games Pop, SEC and CyberKongz

Looking for the latest on crypto games, including new releases, token launches and airdrops, and more? Here's what you need to know.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Digital assets make a difference in war-torn countries — here’s the benefit to consumers and businesses

The following is a guest post and opinion from Sergii Malomuzh, Founder of Rewump. War-torn nations are among the most financially marginalized regions in the world: destructive conflicts impact people’s living standards and harm local economies. With traditional banking often inaccessible, digital assets emerge as crucial legal tender in conflict zones. Satoshi Nakamoto designed Bitcoin […] The post Digital assets...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Chart of the Week: 'Dire Picture' for BTC Miners as Revenue Flatlines Near Record Low

Despite bitcoin trading around $84,000, miner revenue has decreased due to the recent halving event and rising operational costs.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Vitalik Buterin proposes swapping EVM language for RISC-V

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed replacing the current Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) contract language with the RISC-V instruction set architecture to improve the speed and efficiency of the Ethereum network's execution layer.Buterin's April 20 proposal outlined several long-term bottlenecks for scaling the Ethereum network including, stable data availability sampling, ensuring block production remains...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Farmers are switching to stablecoins

Opinion by: Henry Duckworth, founder and CEO of AgriDexWe all need and buy it. Food is a common, universal ground across the planet. It should come as no surprise then that the agricultural industry is enormous. In 2023, the European Union alone imported 154 million tonnes of agricultural products and exported 134 million tonnes more. The market is growing too, projected to expand by 3.45% annually from this year to...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

ConstitutionDAO But for the Apocalypse: Solana NFT Project Aims to Buy Nuclear Bunker

A budding crypto collective wants to purchase a Cold War-era nuclear bunker by selling 100K NFTs, then forming a DAO to manage it.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Relax, You're Still Better at Playing 'Doom' Than AI

ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can do quite a bit—but they still struggle to play video games, including the classic shooter Doom.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

XRP Price Coiled for a Significant Move as Key Volatility Indicator Mirrors 2024 Patterns

A standard deviation-based indicator points to renewed volatility explosion in XRP and BTC.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Now is not the time for a restaking revival

Opinion by: Alon Muroch, founder of SSV LabsEven though Ethereum remains a leader in terms of total value locked (TVL), things aren’t looking great. Network activity is hemorrhaging, and momentum is slipping. Ethereum has become locked in a fight for its future. Without meaningful change, Ethereum risks becoming inaccessible to the builders and users it needs to thrive. Ethereum needs fresh ideas to bolster the...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Altcoin unit bias 'absolutely destroying' crypto newbies — Samson Mow

Jan3 CEO Samson Mow says that Bitcoin dominance hasn’t yet exhausted its upside trajectory after analyzing how altcoin prices would stack up against Bitcoin if all were on equal terms of total supply.His forecast for Bitcoin (BTC) Dominance to rise further comes as the ratio has already exceeded the levels many crypto analysts expected it would reach by late 2024.“Unit bias is absolutely destroying the uninitiated,”...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Public-private collaboration is shaping Pakistan’s crypto economy

The following is a guest post and opinion from Vince Kadar, CEO of Polymath. The global crypto landscape is evolving rapidly, and Pakistan is no exception. US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies have influenced the Pakistani government’s stance, transforming it from a crypto-averse nation into one that is actively working to build a crypto-friendly economy. […] The post Public-private collaboration is shaping...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate