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HBAR is up 1.5% in the last 24 hours.
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Wall Street Giant DTCC Unveils Tokenized Collateral Platform in Crypto Push
DTCC is the latest traditional finance firm to tap tokenization and blockchain tech for operational gains.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Japanese TradFi giant eyes stablecoin launch with Ava Labs, Fireblocks
Japanese TradFi giant Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced plans to launch a fiat-backed stablecoin on the Avalanche network in collaboration with US-based Ava Labs and blockchain infrastructure firm Fireblocks. The project, currently in the planning phase, aims to modernize cross-border payments by reducing reliance on traditional intermediaries such as the SWIFT network, according to local […] The post Japanese...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Binance-Backed FDUSD Stablecoin Loses Dollar Peg Following Justin Sun Accusations
A stablecoin called First Digital USD lost its dollar peg after Tron founder Justin Sun claimed that its issuer is effectively insolvent.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Grayscale Debuts More Bitcoin ETFs—With a Twist
Two new funds will use covered call strategies that allow holders to buy equity shares they already own at a given price.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:FDUSD issuer refutes Justin Sun’s insolvency allegations, calls it a ‘smear campaign’
First Digital Trust (FDT) denied Justin Sun insolvency allegations and said its stablecoin is fully backed with US Treasury bills. Sun had made the allegation earlier in the day in a social media post, where he said the firm was insolvent and unable to process the redemption of its stablecoin, FDUSD. The news caused FDUSD […] The post FDUSD issuer refutes Justin Sun’s insolvency allegations, calls it a ‘smear campaign’...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Galaxy Secures UK Approval for License to Expand Derivatives Trading
The company is on the Financial Conduct Authority's investment firms register which is for firms that are authorized to perform MiFID investment services.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:'Off the Grid' Game Adds Bored Ape Avatars After GUN Token Launch
Players can now “go apeshit” as Bored Ape Yacht Club characters in the Avalanche-based battle royale shooter, Off the Grid.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Ben Fielding: Decentralizing Machine Intelligence
Gensyn’s CEO on how decentralized AI can compete with Big Tech. Fielding is a speaker at this year’s Consensus festival, appearing at the AI Summit.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Lawmaker alleges Trump wants to replace US dollar with his stablecoin
California Representative Maxine Waters, ranking member of the US House Financial Services Committee, used her opening statement at a markup hearing to criticize President Donald Trump’s business and ethical entanglements with the crypto industry, including the launch of a stablecoin by a family-backed company.Addressing lawmakers at an April 2 hearing, Waters said Trump had used his position as president to leverage “...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Most opportune time to buy Bitcoin? Now — Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan explains why
If you’ve ever wondered when is the right time to invest in Bitcoin (BTC), you won’t want to miss our latest interview with Matt Hougan. As the chief investment officer at Bitwise, Hougan provides an in-depth analysis, explaining why, from a risk-adjusted perspective, there has never been a more opportune time to buy Bitcoin.In our discussion, Hougan lays out a compelling argument: Bitcoin’s early days were filled with...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:First Digital to 'Pursue Legal Action' Over Justin Sun Allegations as FDUSD Drops
The stablecoin deviated from its price peg as Tron founder Justin Sun claimed that First Digital Trust is "effectively insolvent," a characterization the company pushed back on.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:US Crypto Taxes in 2025: What You Need to Know
With the tax deadline looming, IRS penalties for unreported crypto transactions can include fines—and even prison time.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin miner Bitfarms secures up to $300M loan from Macquarie
Bitfarms, a global computer infrastructure company known for its Bitcoin mining operations, has entered into a $300 million loan agreement with Macquarie Group to finance the development of its high-performance computing (HPC) data centers.According to an April 2 announcement, Macquarie’s private debt facility will provide $50 million in initial funding for Bitfarms’ Panther Creek data center project in Pennsylvania....
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Avalanche's AVAX Could Rise 10-Fold by 2029: Standard Chartered
Improved scalability should drive activity and value to the Avalanche network, said Geoff Kendrick.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin, Stocks Surge After Report That DOGE Boss Elon Musk Will Leave Trump Orbit
Is DOGE head Elon Musk about to step away from his supporting role alongside President Trump? Traders are responding positively to a report.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:America's 'DeepSeek Moment' Has Arrived, Peter Thiel-Backed Nonprofit Says
Operating as a non-profit, Sentient argues AI development "should belong to the community, not controlled by closed-source corporations."
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Scroll co-founder argues taxing layer-2 networks is threat to Ethereum’s values
Ye Zhang, the co-founder of Ethereum layer-2 network Scroll, has pushed back against calls for Ethereum to impose fees on layer-2 networks. Zhang argued in a detailed social media post on April 2, that the proposal was harmful to Ethereum’s long-term vision. He called it a “toxic” approach that prioritizes short-term revenue over lasting ecosystem […] The post Scroll co-founder argues taxing layer-2 networks is threat...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Sentient open-source AI search outperforms GPT-4o and Perplexity
Sentient, an artificial intelligence development platform backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, has released an open-source AI search framework that it says outperforms leading closed-source competitors.The company announced the public release of Open Deep Search (ODS) on April 2, describing it as a high-performance, developer-friendly alternative to platforms like Perplexity AI and OpenAI’s GPT-4o.Sentient’s ODS aims...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Why a Diversified Approach to Crypto Investing Makes Sense
A new exchange-traded product (ETP) based on the CoinDesk 20 index offers a simple way to gain broad crypto market exposure without the complexities of token selection.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin ETFs Could See $3B in Q2 Inflows Even Without Price Recovery, Says Analyst
The spot funds managed net inflows in the first quarter despite declining prices, but how much was true demand and how much was arbitrage remains in question.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:SMBC, Ava Labs, Fireblocks sign MoU for stablecoin framework in Japan
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC), a Japanese banking and financial services conglomerate, along with business systems firm TIS Inc, Ava Labs — the developer of the Avalanche network — and digital asset infrastructure company Fireblocks, have signed an agreement to explore a framework for commercializing stablecoins in Japan.Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the companies will focus on developing strategies...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Crypto's Fairshake Notches Latest Wins in Florida Congressional Races
Two special-election winners that will help bolster Republicans' narrow lead in the U.S. House of Representatives were backed with crypto cash in their races.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:5 Crypto Tax Mistakes That Could Trigger an IRS Audit
Be wary of these common errors that can trip up crypto investors, says Saim Akif.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Fidelity Lets Investors Directly Invest in Crypto Through New IRA Plan
Clients of the brokerage firm have increasingly voiced interest in a tax-advantaged way to trade and hold crypto, a person familiar with the matter, said.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Depositary Receipts: A Critical Direct Bridge Between Crypto and TradFi
Crypto-focused ADRs could drive institutional adoption, serving as the key to unlocking the next stage of growth for digital assets, says RDC’s Ankit Mehta.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Grayscale unveils 2 new ETFs turning Bitcoin volatility into income
Grayscale has launched two new Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), expanding its crypto investment suite with products centered on income generation, according to an April 2 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The funds, Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BTCC) and Grayscale Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BPI), are designed to turn Bitcoin’s volatility into a source of regular […] The post Grayscale unveils 2 new ETFs...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:BTC above $85K, ‘Liberation Day’ for Tariffs, Circle files for IPO
BTC above $85K, ‘Liberation Day’ for Tariffs, Circle files for IPO FOMO HOUR EP326 BTC: 85.1k (+1%), ETH: 1880 (0%), SOL: 126 (-2%). Top Gainers: EOS, CRO, BONK, MKR, LEO. BTC ETFs: -$158mn, ETH ETFs: -$4mn. Crypto braces for volatility on tariff headlines. BTC network activity down to 2021 levels. BTC is greatest store of value: Eric Trump. Metaplanet buys 160 more BTC. GameStop set to buy $1.48bn BTC. US crypto...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Ripple Integrates RLUSD Stablecoin Into Cross-Border Payments System
Ripple USD's market cap reached $244 million since its December debut, growing 87% over the past month.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin breaks $86K as US tariff 'Liberation Day' risks 11% BTC price dip
Bitcoin (BTC) reached new April highs at the April 2 Wall Street open as markets braced for US “Liberation Day.”BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin teases breakout in US tariff countdownData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed local highs of $86,444 on Bitstamp, the best performance for BTC/USD since March 28.Volatility remained in the run-up to US President Donald Trump...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:7-Eleven Begins Accepting Bank of Korea’s Digital Currency in CBDC Trial
Customers at 7-Eleven stores in South Korea can now pay using the Bank of Korea’s digital currency with a 10% discount to incentivize adoption.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk’s X Asks US Supreme Court to Block Crypto Exchange From ‘Suspicionless’ John Doe Requests
The legal brief says a crypto exchange user's contract "made clear that the records belonged to him and that the exchange would protect his privacy.”
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Musk’s government-efficiency blockchain: What could go wrong and what could go right?
Opinion by: James Strudwick, executive director, Starknet FoundationThe outlook surrounding the use of new technologies has shifted in Washington. Tesla CEO and presidential adviser Elon Musk’s proposition to incorporate blockchain technology into the US Treasury has placed blockchain and its use for state finances at the forefront of the global debate. According to Musk, much of this drive is rooted in the concern...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:New FTX EU Owner Backpack Initiates Customer Claims Process
Backpack, which purchased FTX EU for $32.7 million in January, directed customers to complete the first step of KYC verification.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Traders Pledging to 'Boycott Binance' in Uproar After $3.9 Million Meme Coin Liquidations
Traders are furious at centralized exchange Binance as meme coins crash and millions of dollars of liquidations fire off.
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