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U.S. Stocks Crater Amid Tariff Fears and Global Sell-Off

U.S. stocks faced a dramatic downturn on Thursday, marking the most severe one-day drop since 2020.

04.04.2025 9:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Fidelity Launches Crypto Retirement Accounts for U.S. Investors

Fidelity is making a bold move into the crypto space by offering new retirement accounts that let Americans invest in digital assets with minimal fees.

03.04.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robinhood CEO Sees Tokenized Assets Boosting US Market Dominance

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev believes that the tokenization of traditional assets could play a key role in strengthening the position of the US equities market globally.

03.04.2025 18:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Justin Sun Sparks Controversy Over FDUSD Insolvency Claims

A stablecoin lost its peg to the US dollar on Wednesday morning, following allegations that the company behind it, based in Hong Kong, was facing bankruptcy.

03.04.2025 15:45 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Sony Singapore Begins Accepting Crypto with USDC Payments 

Sony Singapore has made a move towards embracing cryptocurrency by introducing USDC payments on its official online store, utilizing Crypto.com’s payment service.

03.04.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance’s CZ Cautions AI Developers Against Rushing Token Launches

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), a key figure in the cryptocurrency world, recently shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence development through his X account, advising developers to be cautious when launching tokens.

03.04.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

South Korean Stores Begin CBDC Payment Trials with Special Discounts

7-Eleven stores in South Korea are set to embrace the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a payment option until June, participating in the ongoing national trial of digital currency.

03.04.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle’s IPO Raises Doubts as Financial Challenges Surface

Circle’s recent move to file for an IPO has sparked skepticism among industry experts, who are raising questions about the company’s financial health and future prospects.

02.04.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Digital Gold Rush: Tokenized Market Breaks $1.2 Billion

Tokenized gold is gaining momentum, with its market cap now surpassing $1.2 billion, driven by record-high gold prices and increasing interest in blockchain-based assets.

02.04.2025 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Market Poised for Bottom as Tariff Uncertainty Lingers

The crypto market might be on the verge of hitting a local bottom within the next two months, as ongoing uncertainty around US import tariffs keeps investor sentiment low.

02.04.2025 17:00 2 min. read

Coinbase CEO Urges U.S. to Allow Interest on Stablecoin Holdings

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is urging U.S. lawmakers to modernize stablecoin regulations, advocating for consumers’ right to earn interest on their stablecoin holdings.

02.04.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bybit Shuts Down NFT Marketplace After Major Security Breach

Crypto exchange Bybit has announced that it will shut down its NFT marketplace on April 8, redirecting its focus to core trading services.

02.04.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle Aims for Public Debut with New IPO Filing

Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has officially taken a major step towards going public by filing for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

02.04.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

OKX Appoints New Chief Legal Officer to Drive Global Expansion

OKX has taken a significant step in its global expansion strategy by appointing Linda Lacewell as its new Chief Legal Officer (CLO).

01.04.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Boosts Bitcoin Reserves with $735 Million Purchase in Q1 2025

Tether has significantly increased its Bitcoin reserves, acquiring 8,888 BTC in the first quarter of 2025.

01.04.2025 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle Plans IPO with Support from JP Morgan and Citi

USDC issuer Circle is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) with support from major U.S. investment banks JP Morgan Chase and Citi.

01.04.2025 16:38 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Futures Expands with New Trading Pairs and Increased Leverage Options

Binance Futures has announced the addition of two new USD-margined perpetual contracts, FUNUSDT and MLNUSDT, expanding the selection of trading pairs on its platform.

31.03.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

French Bank Launches €25 Million Fund to Support Emerging Cryptocurrencies

French investment bank Bpifrance is turning its attention to the cryptocurrency market, with plans to invest up to 25 million euros into smaller, emerging digital assets.

28.03.2025 12:20 3 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Adoption Soars in South Korea as Investor Numbers Reach 16 Million

South Korea’s crypto investor base has now surpassed 16 million, narrowing the gap with the number of stock investors in the country.

31.03.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Are Crypto Exchanges Stuck in a Never-Ending Memecoin Cycle?

Cryptocurrency exchanges that introduce altcoins may find themselves trapped in an endless cycle of listing speculative tokens, particularly memecoins, warns Alex Leishman, CEO of River Financial.

30.03.2025 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Yotta Technologies Sues Big U.S. Bank Over Mishandled Funds and Customer Losses

A major U.S. bank is facing legal action for allegedly mishandling customer funds, which led to a financial crisis that left 85,000 individuals unable to access their savings.

30.03.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Trading Volumes Drop as Market Awaits Regulatory Clarity

Since the post-election surge, daily trading volumes have dropped significantly, now averaging around $35 billion, which is comparable to levels seen before Donald Trump’s presidential win.

30.03.2025 17:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FTX to Begin Repaying Creditors in May, But Returns Fall Short of Current Crypto Values

FTX is poised to begin reimbursing claims over $50,000 starting May 30, nearly 27 months after its spectacular collapse in November 2022, marking a significant milestone in its contentious bankruptcy process.

30.03.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

MARA Holdings Launches $2 Billion Stock Offering to Expand Bitcoin Stash

Bitcoin mining firm MARA Holdings (MARA) is launching a new $2 billion stock offering, continuing its strategy of acquiring Bitcoin directly from the market.

30.03.2025 16:06 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Gold Prices Set for Continued Growth, Banks Predict Significant Gains Amid Economic Uncertainty

Three of the largest U.S. banks are optimistic about gold’s continued upward momentum, with some projecting substantial gains for the precious metal.

30.03.2025 15:55 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Pump.fun Faces Decline Amid Lawsuits and Hacking Scandals

Pump.fun, a key player in Solana’s meme coin market surge last year, has seen a sharp decline in both protocol fees and trading volume.

30.03.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Global Stablecoin Supply Could Hit $1 Trillion by 2025, Boosting Crypto Growth

David Pakman, managing partner at the crypto investment firm CoinFund, has predicted that the total supply of stablecoins could skyrocket to $1 trillion by the close of 2025, potentially fueling the growth of the broader cryptocurrency market.

30.03.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

El Salvador’s President to Meet Trump in Washington

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele is preparing for a trip to Washington later this month, where he is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.

29.03.2025 19:08 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Sonic Labs Drops USD Stablecoin Plans, Shifts Focus to UAE Dirham

Sonic Labs has abandoned its plan to introduce a US dollar-pegged algorithmic stablecoin, shifting its focus to a digital asset linked to the UAE dirham.

29.03.2025 17:19 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred to New Facility Amid Pardon Efforts

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has recently been relocated from Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center to FTC Oklahoma City, a facility that temporarily houses inmates during transfers.

29.03.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Crypto Creditors Can Submit Claims to Terraform Labs by the End of April

Terraform Labs is set to launch a claims portal on March 31, 2025, for creditors affected by its bankruptcy following the collapse of TerraUSD and related cryptocurrencies.

29.03.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Pardons BitMEX Founders, Clearing Their Names After Crypto Legal Battles

President Donald Trump issued full pardons to the three co-founders of BitMEX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, years after they admitted to breaching U.S. anti-money laundering regulations.

29.03.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Drops Crypto Lawsuits but Keeps Ripple Case Alive – Why?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently dropped lawsuits against several major crypto firms, yet Ripple remains an exception, keeping the XRP case in the spotlight.

28.03.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase Resumes Staking in South Carolina After Lawsuit Dropped

South Carolina has reversed its stance and dropped the legal action against Coinbase over staking, a move that mirrors Vermont’s recent decision.

28.03.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase’s Legal Chief Backs Atkins’ SEC Nomination for Clearer Crypto Rules

Paul Atkins’ nomination to head the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sparked a mix of support and opposition.

28.03.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Sei Network Explores Acquisition to Safeguard Genetic Data Privacy

The Sei network, known for its layer-1 blockchain, has revealed its interest in acquiring the genetic testing company 23andMe following its bankruptcy filing.

28.03.2025 13:00 1 min. read

Ripple CLO Declares the Company’s Fight with SEC Is Over

Ripple’s prolonged legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now reaching its final chapter, according to the company’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty.

28.03.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Expert Warns of Market Struggles Ahead Amid Looming Outflows

Crypto veteran Meltem Demirors, partner at Crucible Capital, is warning that the crypto market could face significant challenges ahead due to expected outflows.

27.03.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Platform Pump.fun Launches Revenue-Sharing Model 

Pump.fun’s co-founder, Alon Cohen, recently shared insights about the platform’s innovative approach to token creation, emphasizing its focus on meme coins and the tools it offers users.

27.03.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Faces Growing Scrutiny Over Potential Role in Hyperliquid Attack

Binance CEO Richard Teng recently doubled down on the company’s dedication to transparency, security, and compliance.

27.03.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

LIBRA Memecoin Fallout Fuels Growing Discontent with Argentina President

Javier Milei’s presidency is under intense scrutiny as public trust in him plummets, largely due to his involvement in the LIBRA memecoin collapse.

27.03.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple’s Institutional Sales Hang in the Balance as XRP Lawsuit Nears Conclusion

The XRP lawsuit continues to cast a shadow over Ripple’s ability to restart institutional sales, despite recent progress.

27.03.2025 12:43 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Host Four Key Roundtables 

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force is ramping up its efforts to tackle digital asset regulation, announcing a series of four upcoming roundtable discussions.

27.03.2025 11:28 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Google Play Blocks Unregistered Crypto Exchange Apps in South Korea

Google Play has recently removed access to several unregistered foreign cryptocurrency exchange apps in South Korea, including KuCoin and MEXC.

27.03.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple’s IPO: Is a Public Listing Closer Than Expected?

Ripple’s legal troubles over XRP are finally settling, fueling speculation about its long-anticipated IPO.

26.03.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

US Government Explores Selling Gold to Build Bitcoin Reserve

In a bold move following the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) by President Donald Trump, David Sacks was tasked with leading a team to explore the acquisition of Bitcoin (BTC) for the nation.

26.03.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S. State Considers Allowing Crypto Investments in Retirement Funds

North Carolina is considering a bold move to integrate digital assets into its state retirement fund investments.

26.03.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

S&P 500 Correction May End by July, According to Fidelity Analyst

Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity’s director of global macro, has revised his market outlook following a widespread decline in stock prices.

26.03.2025 12:06 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Media Teams Up with Crypto.com to Launch Digital Asset ETFs

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind Truth Social, is teaming up with Crypto.com to introduce a lineup of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs) through its fintech brand, Truth.Fi.

25.03.2025 14:20 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

dYdX Launches Buyback Program to Strengthen Token Value

dYdX, a well-known altcoin in the crypto space, has unveiled its inaugural buyback program for DYDX tokens.

24.03.2025 22:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Paul Atkins’ SEC Nomination Faces Scrutiny Over Crypto Ties and Wealth Disclosures

Paul Atkins, nominated to head the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Donald Trump, has come under scrutiny ahead of his confirmation hearing.

26.03.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

SEC Drops Investigation Into Immutable, Marking a Win for Web3 Gaming

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into Immutable, a blockchain gaming protocol.

26.03.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BlackRock Expands Crypto Offerings with Bitcoin ETP in Europe and Solana Integration

Global investment giant BlackRock has taken two major steps to strengthen its foothold in the cryptocurrency sector.

25.03.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Binance Suspends Employee Over Insider Trading Allegations

Binance has taken swift action against an employee accused of using confidential information to profit from a token launch.

25.03.2025 13:19 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Kraken Gears Up for IPO with $1 Billion Debt Raise and Major Acquisition

Kraken is making a bold move to accelerate its growth, reportedly seeking to raise $1 billion in debt as it prepares for a potential public listing.

25.03.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Debate Over U.S. Gold Reserves Grows as Calls for Blockchain Tracking and Audits Intensify

The idea of applying blockchain to gold reserves has gained attention, with proponents arguing it could improve oversight.

24.03.2025 18:13 1 min. read

Gold on the Rise: Can It Hit $4,000 Amid Market Turmoil?

Gold’s upward trajectory has caught the attention of Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone, who sees the potential for the metal to reach unprecedented highs.

24.03.2025 16:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Japanese Company Now Accepts XRP for Property Purchases 

One of Japan’s leading real estate firms, Open House Group, has taken a major step toward embracing cryptocurrency in property transactions.

24.03.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Stablecoins Set to Reshape Global Finance as Adoption Grows in Emerging Markets

Tariffs imposed by the U.S. and subsequent retaliatory measures have created a market environment full of uncertainty, yet many experts view these actions as a negotiation tactic, believing the impact on businesses and consumers will be manageable in the long run.

24.03.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Developer Brings Tornado Cash Protocol to New Blockchain for Private Transactions

A developer has integrated the Tornado Cash protocol into MegaETH’s public testnet, enabling private transactions on the high-capacity blockchain, which can handle up to 20,000 transactions per second.

23.03.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov