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Bitcoin sentiment falls to 2023 low, but ‘risk on’ environment may emerge to spark BTC price rally

Bitcoin (BTC) sits in one of its least bullish phases since January 2023. According to Bitcoin’s “bull score index,” investor sentiment is showing its lowest reading in two years.Bitcoin bull score index. Source: CryptoQuantCryptoQuant’s “Crypto Weekly Report” newsletterexplainedthat “bull score index” readings that sit below 40 for extended periods increase the likelihood of a bear market. The bull score remained...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

PayPal, Venmo to roll out Solana, Chainlink transfers

Global payments platform PayPal has expanded its cryptocurrency offerings to include Chainlink (LINK) and Solana (SOL), giving US-based users the ability to buy, sell and transfer the popular tokens.Support for LINK and SOL will be rolled out over the next few weeks and will also be extended to users of Venmo, a US mobile payment platform owned by PayPal, the company disclosed on April 4.Source: CointelegraphRoughly 83...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Circle’s IPO Filing Tests Crypto Market Confidence After Trump’s Tariff Shock

Circle’s long-awaited IPO filing reignites hopes for crypto listings, but shaky markets and weak financials raise doubts.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

EigenLayer Finally Ready to Launch Crucial Missing Feature

Slashing could allow the restaking pioneer to make good on its "shared security" promise.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Grayscale files S-1 to list Solana ETF on NYSE

Digital asset manager Grayscale registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list the Grayscale Solana (SOL) Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).The ETF will trade under the ticker symbol "GSOL" and will hold spot SOL as the underlying asset, according to the April 4 S-1 filing.Grayscale announced plans to convert its existing Grayscale Solana Trust...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bitcoin Begins to Decouple From Nasdaq as U.S. Stocks Crumble

Is the long-awaited "decoupling" finally here? Bitcoin bulls hope so.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

CoinDesk Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Market Turmoil

The markets are terrible but the crypto industry continues building for the future.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Justin Sun targets First Digital Trust with $50 million bounty over alleged embezzlement

TRON founder Justin Sun has announced a $50 million bounty program to expose the alleged $500 million embezzlement by First Digital Trust (FDT), the issuer of the FDUSD stablecoin. In an April 4 statement on social media, Sun revealed that the bounty represents roughly 10% of the stolen funds. The development comes less than 24 […] The post Justin Sun targets First Digital Trust with $50 million bounty over alleged...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Bitcoin Python Library Targeted by Wallet Draining Malware

Researchers used machine learning to detect the malware targeting users of bitcoinlib.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin crash risk to $70K in 10 days increasing — Analyst says it’s BTC’s ‘practical bottom’

Analysts say Bitcoin (BTC) price could drop to $70,000 within the next ten days as one BTC pricing model suggests that the US-led trade war could upend investors’ risk-asset sentiment.In his latest X analysis, network economist Timothy Peterson warned that Bitcoin may return to its 2021-era all-time high.$70,000 is Bitcoin’s “practical bottom”Bitcoin price expectations continue to deteriorate as the impact of “higher...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Gold-Backed Cryptocurrencies Retreat From All-Time Highs Amid Stock-Market Rout

The precious metal initially rallied after Trump unveiled reciprocal tariffs, but has since joined the wider market sell-off.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Jerome Powell Makes No Promise to Ease Policy; Fed to Stay Focused on Inflation

The Fed chair spoke Friday with markets in full blown panic following the Trump tariff announcement.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Crypto Resilient, Stocks have Worst day in 5 years, China Retaliates

Crypto Resilient, Stocks have Worst day in 5 years, China Retaliates FOMO HOUR EP328 Crypto resilient amid stock market crash. Tariffs correct imbalances, good for BTC: Hayes. BlackRock meets SEC task force to discuss ETFs. SEC acknowledges Fidelity SOL ETF filing. $200m staked SOL unlocking tomorrow. Whale unstakes $37m SOL, moves to Binance. ETH Pectra upgrade postponed to May 7. ETH tops chain by inflows over past...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Two Roads Diverged: Choosing the Right Path on Stablecoin Legislation

Privileging U.S.-based stablecoin issuers over issuers abroad is shortsighted and will stifle innovation, says MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

What Is ‘Off the Grid’? The Avalanche Game, GUNZ Network and GUN Token

Here's everything you need to know about battle royale shooter Off the Grid, the GUN token, and how the game's crypto elements work.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

The future of DeFi isn’t on Ethereum — it’s on Bitcoin

Opinion by: Matt Mudano, CEO of Arch LabsEthereum is struggling, and decentralized finance (DeFi) is suffering as a result. Layer-2 (L2) solutions have fractured liquidity, making capital inefficient. In search of greener pastures, the community has turned to Solana — only to find a memecoin-driven ecosystem fueled by pump-and-dump schemes, attracting liquidity extractors, and turning the chain into a playground for...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Crypto Legislation Could Free Industry of SEC Oversight—But Critics Warn It's a Pandora's Box

A proposed bill would formally exempt crypto assets like Solana and XRP from SEC oversight. But the move could have ripple effects beyond digital assets.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin bulls defend $80K support as ‘World War 3 of trade wars’ crushes US stocks

Bitcoin (BTC) price dodged the chaotic volatility that crushed equities markets on the April 4 Wall Street open by holding above the $82,000 level.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewUS stocks notch record losses as analysts predict “long trade war”Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed erratic moves on Bitcoin’s lower timeframes as the daily high near $84,700 evaporated as BTC...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Pi Network faces community backlash as token price hits record lows

The Pi Network community is growing increasingly frustrated as the token hits record lows and users voice concerns over the project’s direction. On April 3, Pi Network Turkey, the largest community group supporting the project in the region, released a statement accusing the team of sidelining user voices. According to the group, the developers have […] The post Pi Network faces community backlash as token price hits...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Riot Platforms Hits Post-Halving Bitcoin Production High as It Expands AI Capacity

Feasibility study confirms Corsicana Facility’s potential for AI/HPC growth as Riot delivers strong mining performance in March 2025.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

A Blueprint for Digital Assets in America

The chairmen of the House Financial Services and Agriculture Committees outline six principles to guide digital assets legislation.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoin briefly slid towards $81,000 as China announced new tariffs on US

Bitcoin price dropped sharply after China announced a 34% tariff targeting all goods imported from the United States. In addition, the Asian country government added 11 American firms to its unreliable entity list, targeting drone manufacturers and other key players. Further tightening the screws, China reportedly placed export controls on seven rare-earth minerals critical to […] The post Bitcoin briefly slid towards...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

American Bitcoin’s ambition is to dominate mining — Hut 8 CEO

Earlier this week, Bitcoin mining giant Hut 8 revealed a partnership that includes two members of the Trump family — Donald Jr. and Eric — and its plans to launch a new mining venture, American Bitcoin.In an exclusive interview on Decentralize with Cointelegraph’s Byte-Sized Insight series, Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot shared new details about the venture’s vision, why the timing was right and how the company plans to...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

OKX Fined $1.2M by Malta for Breaching Money Laundering Rules

The company was expected to assess the nature of risks prevalent in the services it was offering, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit said in a notice.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoin stable as new US data shows jobs booming before tariffs hit

US non-farm payrolls rose by 228,000 in March, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of 135,000 and more than doubling the 100,000 forecast. The report also showed private sector hiring contributing 209,000 jobs, suggesting sustained demand for labor despite ongoing monetary tightening. However, the unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%, in line with forecasts but above […] The post Bitcoin stable as new US data...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Filecoin (FIL) Gains 2.3% as Index Trades Flat

Polygon (POL) was also a top performer, gaining 1.4% from Thursday.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Illinois State Senator's Bill Seeks to Claw Back $163 Million Lost to Crypto Fraud

Mark Walker’s Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act aims to address the mounting problem of crypto fraud.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

GameStop CEO Cohen Buys $10M of GME Shares Following Bitcoin Acquisition Plan

The company earlier this week closed on a $1.5 billion capital raise, with the funds to be mostly used to buy bitcoin.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Cardano Foundation Targets $1.7B Data Breach Threat With New Privacy Tools

Alongside new platform, the foundation also launching the Veridian Wallet, a tool designed to keep personal info secure and let users prove who they are online without the usual hassles.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Creators of DeFi Firm Aave Launch Social Media Developer Network Lens Chain

Lens Chain mainnet goes live using an inexpensive Ethereum overlay blockchain designed for building decentralized social media applications.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Stablecoin supply surges $30B in Q1 as investors hedge against volatility

Despite a $30 billion surge in stablecoin supply to new record levels, cryptocurrency investors remained cautious as they awaited market stability amid US tariff fears.The total stablecoin supply rose by more than $30 billion in the first quarter of 2025, even as the overall crypto market capitalization fell 19%, according to a new report by crypto intelligence platform IntoTheBlock.“The correlation between crypto and...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Stablecoin adoption grows with new US bills, Japan’s open approach

Stablecoins are front and center of late: Critical bills have made their way through US Congress, First Digital’s coin briefly depegged over reserve concerns, and Coinbase’s efforts to take on banks saw pushback from lawmakers — to name just a few recent headlines.Dollar-backed cryptocurrencies are under the spotlight as the market considers the role of the US dollar and the future of US economic power under the...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Has Michael Saylor’s Strategy built a house of cards?

Strategy Inc, formerly MicroStrategy, has discarded its core product, assumed a new identity, swallowed over half a million Bitcoin, spawned equity classes with double-digit yields, and inspired an arsenal of leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — a unique and significant market phenomenon.Michael Saylor’s firm has constructed a comprehensive financial framework based around Bitcoin (BTC), tying its corporate...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

U.S. March Jobs Growth of 228K Blows Through 135K Forecast

Bitcoin has been showing very faint signs of resilience as markets tumble in response to tariffs.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

First Digital redeems $26M after FDUSD depeg, dismisses Sun insolvency claims

First Digital Trust (FDT) has redeemed almost $26 million in stablecoin withdrawals after its FDUSD token briefly lost its US dollar peg following allegations of insolvency by Tron founder Justin Sun.First Digital USD (FDUSD) briefly depegged on April 2, falling as low as $0.87 after Sun claimed that First Digital was insolvent.On April 4, Sun doubled down on his allegations, claiming the firm had transferred over $450...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph